Straight to the Bank
50 Cent
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Yeah! When I'm out in N.Y. boy it's blunts and phillies When I'm out in L.A. boy it's wraps and swishes Now Blood walk to this, now crips walk to this Now throw it up, raise it up for that gangsta shit Now Blood walk to this, now crips walk to this Now throw it up, raise it up for that gangsta shit I'm in my Lambo' maggot, my fo' fo' fagot Doors lift up I'm like Go Go Gadget See the shit I got on, homey I hate too My Teflon arm brought my government issues I'll hit your vertebrae bullets rip through tissues Your wife on the futon huggin' that shitzo Homey you a bitch you got feminine ways Heard you got four lips and bleed for seven days I got fo' fifths and bananas on the case And got more whips than a runaway slave Me and Yayo go back like some high top fades When I made fifty mill, Em got paid When I made sixty mill, Dre got paid When I made eighty mill, Jimmy got paid I ain't even gotta rap now life is made Said I ain't even gotta rap, I'm filthy man [Chorus] I'm laughin straight to the bank with this (Ha, ha ha ha ha ha, ha, ha ha ha ha ha) I'm laughin straight to the bank with this (Ha, ha ha ha ha ha, ha, ha ha ha ha ha) I'm laughin straight to the bank with this (Ha, ha ha ha ha ha, ha, ha ha ha ha ha) I'm laughin straight to the bank with this (Ha, ha ha ha ha ha, ha, ha ha ha ha ha) I'm laughin' I see nothin' but hundred dollar bills in the bank roll I got the kind of money that the bank can't hold Got it off the street movin' bundles and loads Seventy Three Caprice old school when I roll Breeze pass with the EZ Pass f*ck the toll No more platinum I'm wearin gold I'm internationally known as the kid with the flow That brings enough dough it's never enough dough Shit I need mo' I need shit out the sto' Baby ble was cold fresh out the flo' Stash box by the dash box encase they want war Make the purple bring the green in f*ck the law I'm oh so raw, I'm hot I'm sure I'm like the coolest motherfucker around the globe boy I set the club on fire I told ya I'm the general salute me soldier [Chorus] Now work it out now, shorty work it out, work it out I wanna see you, break it down Now back it up now, you know what I'm about It's like a bank job I'm rentin' them out Now work it out now, work it out, work it out Now work it out now, work it out, work it out
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Written by: CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, TYRONE FYFFE, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, Andre Young, Terence Abney
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Straight to the Bank" by 50 Cent was released as the first single from his third album "Curtis" on May 17, 2007.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Ty Fyffe, with additional production from Dr. Dre.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its release as a single, the song did not perform exceptionally well on the charts. It peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Straight to the Bank" was directed by Jesse Terrero, who has directed several of 50 Cent's videos. It features cameos from fellow G-Unit members Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo.
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ControversyThe song stirred controversy due to its lyrics. Critics accused 50 Cent of glorifying violence and materialism in his songs.
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Use of LaughterOne of the unique aspects of the song is the use of frequent laughter by 50 Cent. It is speculated that this laughter is indicative of the singer's carefree, triumphant attitude.
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Critic ReviewsCritics had mixed reviews of "Straight to the Bank". Some praised the catchy hooks and production value, while others criticized it for its lack of originality.
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Song CompositionThe song is composed in the key of E minor and has a tempo of 91 beats per minute.
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Streaming & DownloadsAs of July 2022, "Straight to the Bank" has over 8 million streams on Spotify and its official music video has over 40 million views on YouTube.
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Notable Performances50 Cent performed "Straight to the Bank" live on several occasions, including on the popular show "106 & Park" in 2007.
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CertificationsEven though the song didn't reach high on the charts, it was certified Gold by the RIAA, indicating over 500,000 copies sold.
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