Released: 2013 • Features: Wiz Khalifa
“We Own It” by 2 Chainz, featuring Wiz Khalifa, is an invigorating anthem of self-assertion and determination. It’s an ode to bold ambitions, fearlessness, and embracing every moment as if it’s yours to own. The lyrics share a message of loyalty, hustle, and the ceaseless pursuit of success despite potential threats and obstacles.
The track kicks off with Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz establishing their presence with assertive statements. The phrase, “Money’s the motivation, Money’s the conversation,” lays down the theme of hustle and grind for financial success. The term “paid-cation” is a clever blend of “paid” and “vacation”, indicating that they’re earning money even while relaxing.
References to ‘gunshots in the dark’ and ‘one eye closed’ suggest the challenges and risks in their path to success.
The chorus, “I never fear death or dyin’/ I only fear never tryin’/ Only God can judge me now”, is a testament to their fearlessness and belief in taking chances. The phrase “I’ma go for it/ This moment, we own it,” underscores the song’s title and theme of seizing the moment.
Wiz Khalifa’s lines, “And the same ones that I ride with, be the same ones that I die with”, evoke the concept of ‘ride or die’, a common phrase in hip-hop representing unwavering loyalty. The statement about finding Wiz “in the new car or the crowd/ With my new broad,” portrays his success and his status.
In the second verse, the line, “We got big guns, been graduated from knives,” metaphorically signifies their growth and advancement from less threatening situations to more serious ones. 2 Chainz’s line, “I look better on your girl (than her outfit),” is a playful boast, asserting his charisma and appeal.
In the closing lines, “One thing about it, got a problem? I got the same one”, underscores solidarity and loyalty. They reassure their comrades that they share common struggles and will confront problems as a team. The lines, “Never turn our backs, Our cars don’t even lose control,” convey their unwavering commitment to their cause and their determination to maintain control, further reinforcing the theme of ownership and control.
Through the raw and powerful lyrics of “We Own It”, 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa credibly portray a narrative of persistence, unremitting ambition, unwavering loyalty, and ownership of every moment in their journey to success. It’s a street-smart anthem that celebrates their hard-earned triumphs and encapsulates the relentless spirit of hip hop in its purest form.
