Ya Heard feat. Ludacris
the game feat. ludacris Lyrics

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You see that cherry red phantom on them big ass wheels
See I be playin' with them cars I'm like a big ass kid
Crazy with that cap gun
So if we play cops and robbers
I'll show you how to pop revolvers
Fitted cap too big so it covers my eyes
That Lambo that ain't shit just a public disguise And that top model chick she for that diamond lane
And I be driving all crazy cause my diamond chain is bright (bright bright)
As them Las Vegas lights
It'd be the same in California when I'm ridin' at night
And new york I be in mid-town
Up and down broadway havin' meetings all day
Baby my future is bright (bright bright)
As the bronze take off from anybody
Tyra Banks on my arm and we crash any party
Makin' it rain ain't got shit on me
The way I ball the fuckin' owner should come sit on me
Yeah I'm fresh outta jail you should of knew I was back
Turn up the radio its a wrap.

[Ludacris]
Don't you hear it that nigga named luda
Slicker than rick the ruler whoop ass like Lex Luger
My money long your shit is shorter than oopaloompas
And I'm super man you'll that ass like Lex Luther
Shoot ya to say me gusta
I'll take ya to meet your maker
My dicks the staple center
I'll take ya to see the Lakers
Swoosh
On that Cali kush smokin' like a muffler
So many red flags I could of swore I was in Russia
I got the fame and the fortune
Compton is scorchin' get rid of bullets
My gun keeps havin' abortions
I ain't having it nope
See 'em in the dead zone fake dope boys
It's more bass up in my headphones
Adjust your treble I'm heavier than metal
My verses are hot as shit like I recorded with the devil
I'm on another level they stuck on elevator
And I'm bout to blow this bitch Game press the detonator
Fresh outta Georgia ya heard I was back
Turn up the radio it's a wrap.

[The Game]
See I come from the bottom and they call me the game
But I'm just happy that Beyonce know my name
I took that Dr. Dre money
And I bought me a chain
Then I bought me a house
Then I bought me a range
Then I bought me some pussy
Then I bought me some brains.
But I ain't buyin' that the best rappers is Kanye and Wayne.
See both of them niggas spit but yall act like yall ain't hear me spit
Like sellin' 7 million records ain't the shit
I don't win no grammy's nigga I'm too gangsta
And poppin' crystal with erv don't make me a wangsta
See I'm California certified
My niggas make the murder rise
Read my fan mail in jail
Buck told Curtis bye
So I'ma break it down for the niggas in the south
Slow it down put this rose phantom cream in my mouth
Throwin' prada slippers on when I walk in my house
P. Diddy and Tommy Lee know what I'm talkin' about

See I'm fresh outta jail I know you heard I was back
So turn up the radio it's a wrap

Overall Meaning

In the song Ya Heard by The Game, he talks about his success and his luxurious lifestyle. He boasts about his fancy cars, his diamond chains, and his love for playfully shooting guns. He also touches on his controversies with other rappers in the industry who he feels are getting more recognition than him. He mentions Kanye West and Lil Wayne and asserts that even though they are widely accepted as two of the best rappers in the game, he deserves more recognition because he has sold 7 million records. Ludacris also features in the song and talks about his wealth, his talent, and his musical superiority. Both rappers encourage their fans to turn up the radio and listen to their music because their hits show that they are back in the game.

One of the interesting facts about this song is that it was one of the most streamed tracks on The Game's album, LAX, in 2008. Another fascinating fact about the song is that the beat was produced by Nottz, who is a renowned producer in the hip-hop industry. On this song, he samples If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em by Tangerine Dream, and it adds a nice touch to the beat. The song received critical acclaim from many music critics and was regarded as one of the best songs on the album. The music video for the song was launched on MTV Jams, and it got over 3 million views on YouTube. The Game references several other high-profile rappers in the song, including Diddy, Lil Kim, and Jay-Z, showing his influence in the rap industry.

The guitar chords for Ya Heard by The Game are Am, F, and G.

Line by Line Meaning

You see that cherry red phantom on them big ass wheels
The Game draws attention to his cherry red car as a symbol of his success and status.

See I be playin' with them cars I'm like a big ass kid
The Game enjoys playing with his luxury vehicles as a hobby, like a child.

Crazy with that cap gun
The Game has a passion for guns and enjoys playing around with them.

So if we play cops and robbers, I'll show you how to pop revolvers
The Game boasts about knowing how to handle guns and is confident he can win at a game of cops and robbers.

Fitted cap too big so it covers my eyes
The Game wears a cap that is too big and covers his eyes, a fashion statement commonly seen in hip-hop culture.

That Lambo that ain't shit just a public disguise
The Game claims that his Lamborghini is just a public disguise to attract attention.

And that top model chick she for that diamond lane
The Game attracts beautiful women who are interested in his luxurious lifestyle.

And I be driving all crazy cause my diamond chain is bright (bright bright)
The Game enjoys showing off his bright diamond chain while driving recklessly and drawing attention to himself.

As them Las Vegas lights,It'd be the same in California when I'm ridin' at night
The Game attracts attention with his flashy lifestyle, whether he is in Las Vegas at night or cruising around in California.

And new york I be in mid-town,Up and down broadway havin' meetings all day
The Game has business dealings and meetings in New York and spends his days on Broadway.

Baby my future is bright (bright bright)
The Game is confident in his future success and wealth.

As the bronze take off from anybody,Tyra Banks on my arm and we crash any party
The Game compares his success to the speed of a bronze medalist and claims to have the ability to show up with Tyra Banks to any party and make a grand entrance.

Makin' it rain ain't got shit on me
The Game boasts about his wealth and claims that he surpasses others' ability to 'make it rain', or throw money in the air.

The way I ball the fuckin' owner should come sit on me
The Game's lavish lifestyle is so impressive that he feels that the owner of any establishment should take a seat and watch him enjoy it.

Yeah I'm fresh outta jail you should of knew I was back,Turn up the radio its a wrap.
The Game has recently been released from jail and is back, instructing his fans to turn up the radio and listen to his music.

Don't you hear it that nigga named luda,Slicker than rick the ruler whoop ass like Lex Luger
Ludacris introduces himself as 'Luda' and compares himself to Rick James and wrestler Lex Luger, bragging about his ability to 'whoop ass'.

My money long your shit is shorter than oopaloompas,And I'm super man you'll that ass like Lex Luther
Ludacris boasts about the length of his wealth, referring to the 'short' Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He also equates himself to Superman, ready to defeat anyone who crosses him.

Shoot ya to say me gusta,I'll take ya to meet your maker,My dicks the staple center,I'll take ya to see the Lakers
Ludacris delivers a series of aggressive and crude sexual innuendos, claiming to impress a woman by saying 'me gusta', or 'I like it'. He also promises to defeat his enemies, take his lovers to meet death, and even refers to his penis as the legendary Staples Center where the Lakers play.

Swoosh,On that Cali kush smokin' like a muffler,So many red flags I could of swore I was in Russia
Ludacris references the Nike swoosh symbol and claims to be smoking 'Cali kush', a particularly potent strain of marijuana. He also compares his environment to the communist country of Russia, using the color red as a reference to the Soviet flag.

I got the fame and the fortune,Compton is scorchin' get rid of bullets,My gun keeps havin' abortions
Ludacris has both fame and fortune and boasts about the dangerous nature of his hometown, Compton. He also crudely personifies his gun as having 'abortions', or misfiring.

I ain't having it nope,See 'em in the dead zone fake dope boys,It's more bass up in my headphones
Ludacris refuses to tolerate 'fake dope boys', or those who pretend to be something they are not. He also claims that his music has more bass than his surroundings, emphasizing his love of hip-hop and bass-heavy music.

Adjust your treble I'm heavier than metal,My verses are hot as shit like I recorded with the devil
Ludacris suggests that his music should be played with more treble, and claims to be 'heavier than metal', or louder and more impressive than even the heaviest music. He also uses a crude metaphor to describe the heat of his verses and his 'devilish' delivery.

I'm on another level they stuck on elevator,And I'm bout to blow this bitch Game press the detonator
Ludacris claims to be on another level of success and fame, while others are stuck on the elevator. He then suggests that he is about to explode in popularity and challenges The Game to 'press the detonator', or help him achieve success.

See I come from the bottom and they call me the game,But I'm just happy that Beyonce know my name
The Game reflects on his humble beginnings and the nickname 'the game' he has earned in the music industry. He also mentions his excitement at being recognized by fellow celebrity Beyonce Knowles.

I took that Dr. Dre money,And I bought me a chain,Then I bought me a house,Then I bought me a range,Then I bought me some pussy,Then I bought me some brains.
The Game boasts about his purchases after being signed by legendary rapper and producer Dr. Dre, including a chain, a house, a car, and even prostitution.

But I ain't buyin' that the best rappers is Kanye and Wayne.
The Game disagrees with popular opinion that Kanye West and Lil Wayne are the best rappers, implying that he himself is the best rapper.

See both of them niggas spit but yall act like yall ain't hear me spit,Like sellin' 7 million records ain't the shit
The Game believes that he has just as much talent as Kanye West and Lil Wayne but feels that his skills go unnoticed. He also mentions his impressive record sales.

I don't win no grammy's nigga I'm too gangsta,And poppin' crystal with erv don't make me a wangsta
The Game claims that he is too 'gangsta' or tough and edgy to win a Grammy. He goes on to say that even indulging in expensive champagne doesn't diminish his gangsta image.

See I'm California certified,My niggas make the murder rise,Read my fan mail in jail,Buck told Curtis bye
The Game is certified as a true Californian and his friends increase the crime rates in the area. He also mentions reading fan mail while in jail and suggests that fellow rapper Young Buck has lost his influence and power.

So I'ma break it down for the niggas in the south,Slow it down put this rose phantom cream in my mouth
The Game takes on a Southern accent and attempts to connect with his Southern fans while enjoying the taste of the luxury car he is in.

Throwin' prada slippers on when I walk in my house,P. Diddy and Tommy Lee know what I'm talkin' about
The Game shows off his expensive taste in luxury brand Prada by wearing their slippers when he walks around in his home. He mentions fellow celebrities P. Diddy and Tommy Lee who would also understand the lifestyle.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAYCEON TAYLOR, DOMINICK LAMB, CHRISTOPHER B. BRIDGES, MAURICE CENAC

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