Back Then
Mike Jones
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[Chorus x2:] "Back then they didn't want me, now I'm hot they all on me" "Back then they didn't want me, now I'm hot they all on me - I SAID" "Back then they didn't want me, now I'm hot they all on me" "Back then they didn't want me, now I'm hot they all on me - I SAID" Mike Jones!! Befo' I came up in the game these hoes didn't show no love They see me in the club and used to treat me like a scrub They wouldn't holla cause my dollars wasn't swoll enough I bet they change they mind when them 84's come rollin up They see that I'm a star, now they wanna sit in my car Now they wanna count my G's, smoke my weed and sip my bar now They used to love to me diss me, now they rush to hug and kiss me now They tellin all they friends when I leave how they miss me now 2 8 1, 3 3 0, 8 0 0 4 Hit Mike Jones up on the low cause Mike Jones about to blow Befo' the ice was in my grill, befo' I got my major deal These hoes wouldn't give a damn if I was ill, shea Befo' the ice was in my grill, befo' I got my major deal These hoes wouldn't give a damn if I was ill, shea Befo' the ice was in my grill, befo' I got my major deal These hoes wouldn't give a damn if I was ill, shea - because [Chorus] I remember back then, most of them hoes couldn't stand me But now them same hoes beggin me to pull down they panties A couple of 'em said I was cute but I was just too chubby Same size a year later the same hoes wanna f*ck me Because they see me paid, pimpin pens, workin my jelly And I ain't trippin 'cause my pockets stick out mo' than my belly They know I'm paid, livin laid in the shade Two slabs in the Escalade with fo' or five estates Then know that I got it made, I'm a motherfuckin baller She would want a nigga now but I ain't got no time to call her I'ma stall her like she stalled me, now she tryin to call me Bitch I'ma dog yo' whole ass like you dogged me I'm Mike Jones, don't act like you don't know the name Ain't nothin' changed but my change, I'ma stay the same I'm Mike Jones, don't act like you don't know the name Ain't nothin' changed but my change, I'ma stay the same [Chorus] Befo' my paper came, befo' I got my fame These hoes that's poppin on me now didn't even know my name They said my flow was lame, they said I had no game I told 'em all I was fine to blow they thought I was insane But then my name started blowin up quick, now they jumpin on my dick 'Cause they see me on the rise and know now my paper thick But then my name started blowin up quick, now they jumpin on my dick Because they see me on the rise and know now my paper thick [Chorus x2]
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Written by: Mike Jones, Salih Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, TRAIN GANG MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Artist Background"Back Then" is a song by American rapper Mike Jones, who began his career as an underground artist in Houston, Texas before gaining mainstream popularity.
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Release InformationThe song was released in February 2005 as the second single from his debut studio album "Who Is Mike Jones?".
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Chart Success"Back Then" reached no. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a commercial success and helping Jones gain nationwide recognition.
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Song ThemeThe song reflects on Jones's life before he became famous. He recounts how he was overlooked and disregarded by people when he was not rich or successful, and how these same people began to show interest in him once he achieved fame and wealth.
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Popular LineThe song's signature line, "Back then they didn't want me, now I'm hot, they all on me", has been recognized in popular culture and is often quoted.
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Production InfoThe song was produced by Salih Williams, who frequently collaborates with Mike Jones and other Houston-based rappers.
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Video AppearancesThe music video for "Back Then" features cameo appearances by fellow rappers Slim Thug and Paul Wall.
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Use in MediaIts lyrics have been sampled and referenced by numerous other artists across different music genres, demonstrating the song's influence.
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B-sideThe song originally served as the B-Side to Mike Jones's debut single "Still Tippin'".
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Lyrics AuthorshipMike Jones himself authored the lyrics of "Back Then", which depict his own experiences.
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Album SuccessThe success of "Back Then" also contributed to the success of Jones's debut album "Who Is Mike Jones?", which was certified platinum by the RIAA in January 2006.
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Style of Song"Back Then" is a classic example of Southern hip hop, also known as dirty south, a subgenre that originated in Southern US, particularly in Houston.
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Genre InfluenceThe song is often cited as an early example of the Houston-based chopped and screwed genre blending into mainstream hip hop.
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RecognitionThe commercial success of "Back Then" led to Jones being nominated for the Best Rap Song at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
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