The Race
Wiz Khalifa
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Yeah It's nothing new 'Cause this is exactly what I do What up E, haha The good weeds lit on this one, yeah Riding by myself The world turning, the weed burning Them haters talking, I keep earning Know some will say that life's a bitch Well I'ma flirtin' and f*ck that bitch for the money and Louie V purchases Old folks jock my car 'cause they know just what this is Niggas felxin' hard with no bars, they got weak servants Keep verses, Mortal Kombat Look at my ring, if I ain't ballin' bitch then what you call that Nothing but net, ain't back 'cause I never left I did everything right nigga better yet Rolling bomb for the niggas that's around us Something like a contractor building from the ground up Now just, oh Twist up this weed Realize that you are in the presence of a G Don't f*ck up my paper meaning my cheese Or the ones I use to roll up my trees F*ck it, you know what I mean I'm riding round, smoking, my music up loud Kinda doin' my thing, no disrespect to the niggas before me Some smile up in your face but then they don't on the low Now I just stunt on my own Now I just stunt on my own I'm in a race, and taking the winners place No foot on the brakes One the best, homie that's what they call me It's lonely at the top, got no company so Now I just stunt on my own Now I just stunt on my own See me, when I'm alone, wishing they could f*ck with me My ex calling my phone, wishing she could stunt with me But I'm just riding dog, doing a buck fifty Stunting like Jet Li, boat houses and Jet Ski's Thirty on the flight, ice like the Gretsky's My dime piece only recognize the best tree's Treat 'em like I don't need 'em boy, you best believe You in her face (You in her face) I let her breath From debated on, to waited on From hated on, to the nigga they put cake up on Cause we are, Young movie stars Cause we are, Young movie stars I'm riding round, smoking, my music up loud Kinda doin' my thing, no disrespect to the niggas before me Some smile up in your face but then they don't on the low Now I just stunt on my own Now I just stunt on my own I'm in a race, and taking the winners place No foot on the brakes One the best, homie that's what they call me It's lonely at the top, got no company so Now I just stunt on my own Now I just stunt on my own (Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) (Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) (Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) (Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh-ooh-oh, now I just stunt on my own Bitches ain't say shit to me But now they won't leave me alone Used to walk the other way But now they all come to my home And they calling my phone, 'Cause my paper is long Heard nothing, but they singing my songs Get hired up, if they want than I bring them along We flying up, no you wont need a ticket at all Need a ticket at all Tell 'em bitch I'ma ball and I'ma buy a new crib for my niggas 'n' all 'Cause I remember days we'd sit and picture it all Nigga swear I'd leave or pictured I'd fall Counting reasons why they hate, your bitch think I'm a star Cause we are, young, gifted, Not to mention out here making motherfucking millions Yeah, I said it, motherfucking millions Got my money up, I'm in the building Yup I'm riding round, smoking, my music up loud Kinda doin' my thing, no disrespect to the niggas before me Some smile up in your face but then they don't on the low Now I just stunt on my own Now I just stunt on my own I'm in a race, and taking the winners place No foot on the brakes One the best, homie that's what they call me It's lonely at the top, got no company so Now I just stunt on my own Now I just stunt on my own (Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) (Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
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Written by: ERIC DAN, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"The Race" was released on March 29, 2011, as part of Wiz Khalifa's studio album called 'Rolling Papers.'
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't make a significant impact on the charts; however, it helped to solidify Wiz Khalifa's sound and style within the music industry.
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Genre"The Race" is commonly classified under the genre of Hip-Hop/Rap.
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Album AchievementThe album 'Rolling Papers' where the song "The Race" originated, was a commercial success, reaching number 2 on the US Billboard 200.
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ThemeThe song's theme focuses on Khalifa's rise to fame, his work ethic, and his determination to keep moving forward despite any obstacles.
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LyricsSome of the lyrics in the song portray Wiz Khalifa's love for marijuana. This is a common theme in many of his songs.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was released on August 19, 2011. The video is a compilation of Wiz Khalifa's journey, filled with clips from live shows and backstage footage.
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Song LengthThe running time of the song "The Race" is 5.37 minutes.
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ProductionThe song was produced by the well-known music producers, E. Dan and Big Jerm.
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RecognitionAlthough "The Race" didn't chart, Rolling Papers was nominated for the Best Rap Album at the 54th Grammy Awards, thereby indirectly giving this song some form of recognition.
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Pop Culture"The Race" has been featured in pop culture instances such as being used as soundtracks in video games like The Crew.
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Live PerformancesWiz Khalifa often performs "The Race" during his live concerts, which is always well-received by his fans.
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