Make The World Go Round by Nas feat. The Game & Chris Brown (2024)

Lace in Macy's don't have it
A hatred addict
I need faces mad with frowns
When I'm around
Or I'm wasting the fabric

I don't feel greater
To my plush pieces

'Cause you to suck your teeth
So mean-mugging on my clean-thugging
Mean nothing

Women dream I'm your husband
I'm Alex Pushkin
The black poetry-writing Russian
Ice disgusting

I started bling
How could you question my direction
Or my time for collection
Gangstas two-steppin'

You hate me
Should thank me
But lately
I burned so much trees
I keep environmentalists angry

I'm a rare dude, I'm a wonder
Your best success is my worst blunder
Y'all living trendy on pennies
I cop plenty Fendi

Vivienne Westwood, I'm good
Get the whole Trump Tower top floor for the hood
Dre & Cool, we riding heavy
And why to Miami? 'Cause . . .

[Chorus]
(We make the world go round)
Now let's toast to the hustlers
(We make the world go round)
Tell the hustlers, toast to the gangstas.
(We make the world go round)
Tell the gangstas, toast to the ballers
(We make the world go round)
And tell the ballers pour glass for all us.
(We make the world go round)

I see you haters on the floor jockin' my swag
I'm popping Ralph Lauren tags
I'm pouring champagne inside a polo glass

Model bitches rollin' grass
Escabon folding cash
Toasting wit my entourage
Went for Robin Armitage

To all my stars
Red carpet to the Larmitage
We throwin' red dice
At the Mirage

I pull that red Lamborghini
Or twenties out my garage
Instead of shopping South Beach like and Terror Squad

We the Best! big pippin
Top down chrome spinnin
Top Gun Tom Cruise
Tucked inside my Gucci linen

Nope
Jess Romo you tryin' a shine
Up on with the nine
On your jersey for promo

Jessica Simpson that's so-so
Nick warner's (baby back)
Wit that lo so.
Devil white
5-0 they catch me at the pro bowl on the field diamonds
Choking the jockey on my polo
CB let em know though

[Chorus]

We make the world go round From my town to your town
We on top no stopping us now
We got patron to ballers two steppin
Ladies on the float and all in two steppin
From Malay to Harlem two stepping (echo)
So I' stop cause we made it where the ladies are

We start with Bellini's and end with Patron shots
H. Lorenzo belt buckle from Chrome Heart
A-life tag popper
It'd be sad not to walk out the store with bags
Worth a 100 cash, shopping

Balance only would have to
Have to swell you up
Before a pea snaps as you wet a vanilla dutch

Mets cap, that's Queens, I'm a vet
Bet that, 300 carats the average up on the neck, black
Paid the cost, be the boss, Black Caesar floss
Weekends at the Venetian, pull up in that black Porsche

Top down, new fashion
Seeing me is like seeing through the lens of Helmut Newton's camera
Light flashing,

And I'm laughin'
My plaque's from album sales
Y'all is ringtone platinum
But .99 cents adds up
I don't hate 'em, I congratulate 'em
The new young Prince with young Mike Jackson on the same track, what!
Now let's toast to the hustlers

[Chorus]

Lace in Macy's don't have it
The lace available at Macy's is not up to par or satisfactory

A hatred addict
I am someone who feeds off of the negative energy and hatred directed towards me

I need faces mad with frowns
I thrive on making people angry and upset when I'm around

When I'm around
My presence alone is enough to stir up negative emotions

Or I'm wasting the fabric
If I can't provoke negative reactions from people, it's as if the fabric of my existence is being wasted

I don't feel greater
Despite my success, I don't feel superior or better than anyone else

To my plush pieces
Compared to my luxurious possessions, I don't feel any more significant

'Cause you to suck your teeth
I provoke a reaction that makes you express disapproval or annoyance

So mean-mugging on my clean-thugging
You give me dirty looks while I continue to live my glamorous and intimidating lifestyle

Mean nothing
Your negative reactions towards me hold no significance or impact

Women dream I'm your husband
Women fantasize about being married to me, considering me an ideal husband

I'm Alex Pushkin
I am a modern-day equivalent to Alexander Pushkin, a famous Russian poet

The black poetry-writing Russian
Like Pushkin, I am a black poet who writes captivating verses

Ice disgusting
The amount of expensive jewelry I possess is considered excessive and repulsive to some

I started bling
I am one of the pioneers who popularized flashy jewelry in the hip-hop industry

How could you question my direction
Who are you to doubt or criticize the path I have chosen for myself?

Or my time for collection
Don't question the time and effort I have put into amassing my wealth and possessions

Gangstas two-steppin'
Even gangsters who typically exhibit a tough exterior can't resist dancing to my music

You hate me
You harbor feelings of hostility towards me

Should thank me
Instead of hating me, you should show gratitude for my contributions and accomplishments

But lately
In recent times

I burned so much trees
I have consumed a significant amount of marijuana

I keep environmentalists angry
My excessive marijuana consumption aggravates environmentalists who oppose deforestation caused by illegal logging

I'm a rare dude, I'm a wonder
I am a unique individual, someone who is highly remarkable and awe-inspiring

Your best success is my worst blunder
What you consider your greatest achievement is merely a minor mistake or misstep for me

Y'all living trendy on pennies
While you are trying to keep up with the latest trends despite your financial limitations

I cop plenty Fendi
I easily acquire luxurious Fendi products

Vivienne Westwood, I'm good
I have no difficulties obtaining fashionable clothing from Vivienne Westwood

Get the whole Trump Tower top floor for the hood
I am able to afford and reserve the entire top floor of Trump Tower for the less fortunate neighborhood

Dre & Cool, we riding heavy
Dr. Dre and I, along with our crew, are enjoying the benefits of living a lavish lifestyle

And why to Miami? 'Cause . . .
We choose to visit Miami because...

(We make the world go round)
Our presence and influence contribute to the continuous progression of the world

Now let's toast to the hustlers
Let's raise our glasses in a celebratory manner to those who work hard and hustle

Tell the hustlers, toast to the gangstas
Inform the hustlers that they should also raise their glasses to the gangstas

Tell the gangstas, toast to the ballers
Inform the gangstas that they should also raise their glasses to the ballers

And tell the ballers pour glass for all us
Instruct the ballers to pour a glass of champagne for each of us to celebrate

I see you haters on the floor jockin' my swag
I notice the people who dislike me trying to imitate or emulate my style

I'm popping Ralph Lauren tags
I proudly display the fact that I am wearing expensive Ralph Lauren clothing

I'm pouring champagne inside a polo glass
To further emphasize my luxurious lifestyle, I drink champagne from a glass made by Polo

Model bitches rollin' grass
Attractive women are smoking marijuana in my presence

Escabon folding cash
I see Escabon, a wealthy individual, counting large amounts of cash

Toasting wit my entourage
I raise my glass in celebration with my group of friends and associates

Went for Robin Armitage
I chose Robin Armitage, a prestigious and high-end establishment or event, to celebrate

To all my stars
I raise my glass to acknowledge and show appreciation for the influential and successful individuals around me

Red carpet to the Larmitage
From walking on the red carpet to arriving at the lavish Larmitage, I am surrounded by opulence

We throwin' red dice
We are gambling with red-colored dice, symbolizing risk and excitement

At the Mirage
We are throwing the dice during our visit to the Mirage, a popular hotel and casino in Las Vegas

I pull that red Lamborghini
I drive a flashy and expensive red Lamborghini

Or twenties out my garage
I have stacks of twenty-dollar bills stored in my garage

Instead of shopping South Beach like and Terror Squad
Rather than engaging in typical activities like shopping in South Beach with the Terror Squad crew

We the Best! big pippin
We, referring to DJ Khaled's crew 'We the Best,' are enjoying a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle

Top down chrome spinnin'
With the roof of the car down, the chrome rims on the wheels are spinning, adding to the flashy appearance

Top Gun Tom Cruise
Similar to Tom Cruise in the movie Top Gun, I am considered a top performer or expert in my field

Tucked inside my Gucci linen
I have a firearm concealed within my Gucci clothing

Nope
No

Jess Romo you tryin' a shine
Jess Romo, someone attempting to gain attention or recognition

Up on with the nine
Carrying a gun, specifically a nine-millimeter pistol

On your jersey for promo
Having a gun displayed on your jersey as a form of promotional or attention-grabbing purpose

Jessica Simpson that's so-so
Comparing something to Jessica Simpson, indicating that it is mediocre or average

Nick warner's (baby back)
Referring to Nick Warner, someone who is seen as inefficient or weak

Wit that lo so
With that being said

Devil white
Cocaine, often referred to as the 'devil's dandruff'

5-0 they catch me at the pro bowl on the field diamonds
The police apprehend or catch me with my expensive diamond jewelry while playing in the Pro Bowl (a professional football all-star game)

Choking the jockey on my polo
I am suffocating or overpowering someone who is trying to compete with me on my Polo clothing brand

CB let em know though
Chris Brown, making it known to others

We make the world go round
Our actions and influence are significant in driving the progress and movement of the world

From my town to your town
Regardless of our different locations, our impact is felt across various communities

We on top no stopping us now
Our success and position of power cannot be hindered or halted at this point

We got patron to ballers two steppin
We have an abundance of Patrón tequila, which leads to the ballers happily engaging in a two-step dance

Ladies on the float and all in two steppin
The women are confidently and gracefully dancing on the dance floor, showcasing their skills in the two-step

From Malay to Harlem two stepping (echo)
People from Malay to Harlem are participating in the two-step dance, emphasizing its widespread popularity

So I' stop cause we made it where the ladies are
I will cease my actions because we have successfully created an environment where the women are enjoying themselves

We start with Bellini's and end with Patron shots
We begin our celebration with Bellini co*cktails and conclude with shots of Patrón tequila

H. Lorenzo belt buckle from Chrome Heart
I proudly showcase my H. Lorenzo belt buckle, which is made by the luxury brand Chrome Heart

A-life tag popper
I am known for frequently wearing and displaying clothing items with A-Life tags, indicating my affiliation or partnership with the brand

It'd be sad not to walk out the store with bags
It would be disappointing for me to leave a store without purchasing multiple bags of merchandise

Worth a 100 cash, shopping
The merchandise I buy is valued at $100 each, and I engage in extensive shopping

Balance only would have to
In order to find balance or harmony, there is a need for

Have to swell you up
To inflate or increase your ego or sense of self-importance

Before a pea snaps as you wet a vanilla dutch
Before the sound of a pea (referring to a gunshot) is heard while you moisten a vanilla-flavored tobacco wrap

Mets cap, that's Queens, I'm a vet
Wearing a Mets baseball cap, representing Queens, which is my hometown, I establish myself as an experienced and respected individual

Bet that, 300 carats the average up on the neck, black
You can be certain that the average amount of carat weight in the jewelry worn around my neck is 300, alluding to the excessive luxury

Paid the cost, be the boss, Black Caesar floss
I have paid the price and established myself as the leader, akin to Black Caesar, while embodying opulence and extravagance

Weekends at the Venetian, pull up in that black Porsche
During weekends, I stay at the prestigious Venetian hotel and arrive in a luxurious black Porsche car

Top down, new fashion
With the roof down, showcasing the latest fashion

Seeing me is like seeing through the lens of Helmut Newton's camera
Looking at me is similar to viewing the world through the perspective of Helmut Newton, a renowned fashion photographer

Light flashing
There is a constant stream of paparazzi and cameras capturing my every move

And I'm laughin'
I find amusem*nt and delight in the attention and admiration directed towards me

My plaque's from album sales
I have received recognition in the form of a plaque for the success and high sales of my albums

Y'all is ringtone platinum
While you may have achieved platinum status for ringtone sales

But .99 cents adds up
However, my music priced at 99 cents per song continues to accumulate significant revenue

I don't hate 'em, I congratulate 'em
Instead of harboring hatred or envy towards others' success, I choose to congratulate them

The new young Prince with young Mike Jackson on the same track, what!
Referring to myself as the new young Prince, comparing my musical talent to that of a young Michael Jackson, and highlighting our collaboration on a single track