Wish You Would

Ludacris, T.I.

About Wish You Would

"Wish You Would" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Ludacris, released September 2, 2008 as the first single from his sixth studio album Theater of the Mind (2008). The song, produced by DJ Toomp, features Ludacris' former rival, fellow Southern rapper T. I.. At the 2009 Grammy Awards, the song was nominated for an award in the category of Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The song ultimately lost to T. I.'s respective single, "Swagga Like Us". In October 2008, American hip hop production duo Play-N-Skillz composed a remix, giving it one of their own productions.  


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(Here we go)
Surprise nigga (haha)
It was bound to happen sooner or later (Hahahahaha)
(They ain't ready for this)
History has been made, A-T-L, yeah

Cause I got (big bank), all these haters wanna grill me
(But f*ck that I'm about my money if it kills me)
(Yeah baby!) (And I'm up to no good)
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would
This the A-Town, come into my hood
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would
Houston, Dallas, come into they hood
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would

I keep a fresh pair of Ones on my feet
And double deuces on the Chevy
Three's company, the double fours on my belly
Five hot amps, speakers shake like jelly
So many wires in my trunk, look like a bowl of spaghetti
Assault and batteries, but my trunk stay ever-ready
Assault and battery, if you scared, you never ready
And yeah I went green, and twenty-sixes on the hybrid
Smoked so much green that I can't open up my eyelids
Wake up in London, go to sleep on Atlanta time
Still, my paint got more candy then your valentine
For five mil', I bought a lake-front crib
Bentley car cover lookin' like a laced-front wig
Of course they hating, 'cause they still riding the MARTA train
Re-name the yacht but put the plane in my daughter's name
Now that's karma, so call me Daddy Warbucks
If you got money, I got more bucks

Cause I got (big bank), all these haters wanna grill me
(But f*ck that I'm about my money if it kills me)
(Yeah baby!) (And I'm up to no good)
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would
New York and Jersey, come into my hood
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would
L.A. and the Bay, come into they hood
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would

Luda! I'm a freak like a scorpio
Custom hood scoops make the coupe look like Pinocchio
I'm rich, bitch, I should drop cash
The inside of the Lac' look like a wood shop class
And these women gimme love like it's tennis time
So many shoes that my closet look like finish line
So many acres that my crib look like Bermuda
So many diamonds, the safe look like Kay Jewelers
That Spider about to drop, my team said, "Luda get it!"
Now fifty thou' says that I'm the first nigga with it
First round draft pick, later for you imbeciles
The car is all black like it got traded to the Timberwolves
And I keep a little bit of that green up in the lining
But as the weather change, my weed adjust to different climates
(Okay) Green in the summer time, orange in the spring
Now it's black with that purp, I call my whip the Sac' Kings

Cause I got (big bank), all these haters wanna grill me
(But f*ck that I'm about my money if it kills me)
(Yeah baby!) (And I'm up to no good)
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would
Chi-town and Detroit, come into my hood
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would
D.C. and B-more, come into they hood
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would

I'm fly enough to fly away, trouble, I don't shy away
From it, I annihilate suckers in they driveway
In church on Sunday morning prayin' 'bout what happened Friday
But them the consequences for coming at pimpin' sideways
Nowadays, guess it pays to change
In cahoots with corporations, making major change
With magnificent watches and amazing chains
Plush pad in Atlanta and L.A.'s the same
I'm balling 'til I'm bored with selections and assortments
Of automotives worth a small fortune, of course it's
The '72 Chevelle hardtop, '69 drop
60 karat piece; you can barely pay your lease, peep
Dude wanna talk new school, tell him, "go ahead"
Drop-head double R, Maybachs and corner sales
Swag out the ass, stack cash to the hairline
F*ck another car, it's time to try and buy a airline

Cause I got (big bank), all these haters wanna grill me
(But f*ck that I'm about my money if it kills me)
(Yeah baby!) (And I'm up to no good)
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would
Miami to Alabama, come into my hood
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would
Philly to Boston, come into they hood
Ay, I wish a motherfucker would

St. Louis to Tennessee, come into they hood
Phoenix to V.A., come into they hood
Ohio and Indiana, come into they hood
Mississippi and Carolina, come into they hood
Duval and Little Rock, come into they hood
Oklahoma to Louisiana, come into they hood
Kansas City to Seattle, come into they hood
Minneapolis to Milwaukee, come into they hood

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Ludacris

Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper, entrepreneur and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Ludacris has won a Screen Actors Guild, Critic's Choice, MTV, and three Grammy Awards during his career. Along with fellow Atlantans Big Boi and Andre 3000 of OutKast, Ludacris was one of the first and most influential Dirty South artists to achieve mainstream success. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, ALDRIN DAVIS, CLIFFORD HARRIS, RONALD UTLEY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Wish You Would" is by Ludacris, an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who started his career in Atlanta, Georgia.
Song Production
The song was produced by DJ Toomp, who is one of the key producers in Southern hip hop music and has worked with artists such as Kanye West and T.I.
Release and Album
The song was released in 2008 as the second single from Ludacris' sixth studio album "Theater of the Mind".
Ludacris and T.I. Collaboration
The track features prominent rapper T.I., marking their first collaboration together. Despite a past beef, their appearance on this song signified the end of their rivalry.
Awards and Recognitions
In the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards, "Wish You Would" was nominated for the Best Collaboration award.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Chris Robinson, is noted for its cinematic approach with movie theatre-like sequences, which aligns with the album's theme, "Theater of the Mind".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at position 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its popularity at the time of its release.
Song Theme
The song is known for its boastful lyrics where Ludacris and T.I. confidently assert their positions in the rap game.
Fan Reception
Since its release, "Wish You Would" has been positively received by fans, accumulating millions of views on platforms like YouTube.
Song Legacy
Despite being more than a decade old, the song is still popular among hip hop fans, signifying its timeless appeal in the genre.

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