The Pulitzer – English Lyrics

• By: Rick Ross
• Album: Richer Than I Ever Been

Lyrics & Translation

Ready to explore the world of contemporary American hip-hop through the lens of one of its most iconic figures? Rick Ross's "The Pulitzer" offers an engaging entry point. This track, rich with vivid storytelling and confident boasts, not only showcases intricate rhyming and clever wordplay, but also provides insight into themes of ambition, wealth, and authenticity common in the genre. Learning the language of this song will allow you to appreciate the artistry behind the lyrics and the cultural narratives that define modern rap music, making it special for its bold assertion of enduring success and high-quality production.

[English]

Ah, ah

Huh

Check

I can't believe that them niggas returned

We the one that the bitches prefer

In the club, we party until we get sweaty

In her eyes, I can see that lil' mama been ready

Hold my dick, doin' biz' with Liz Claiborne

Politics, I been rich, so I can pay for it

Doctor J in the bank, scorin' title in the paint

Ray Kroc on my block, double cup my purple drank

They watchin' me close, even readin' my lips

Bussin' the .45, then I'm pleadin' the fifth

And I'm leavin' as if, that's a meeting I missed

Such a wonderful time, even blew 'em a kiss

Timbaland rich, 250 a beat

You should see his new crib, even came with a street

Still be touchin' the white, talkin' that Bubba Sparxxx

It got a double R, only if it's one of us

Run along, boy, if you don't want a war

I got the price, motherfucker, it's The Pulitzer

Woop, woop

It's pharaoh dinero

They say that the floor is facetious

Fat boy just keep fillin' the bleachers

Went from sellin' yayo with the nosebleeds

Young niggas only got rich with the wrong things

I'm thankful for melodies that the song bring

Rhymin' longer than prison sentences in New Orleans

My nigga did a dub, now he at the feds

Shit, it's hard to feel the love when you takin' meds

Them Percocets, they heavy on the ledge

20 million cash, yes, that's called success

Thousand acres, my own Metropolis

And he still hustle with dominance

Niggas fake and I can tell by the pics

Instagram should take down your page for all those counterfeits

Gettin' money, it's still Boobie gang

No colors, no flags, just let the toolie bang

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to manage or operate
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A1	noun - a social gathering for enjoyment verb - to enjoy oneself at a social event
rich /rɪtʃ/ A1	adjective - having a lot of money or assets
politics /ˈpɑːlətɪks/ B1	noun - the activities associated with governing a country
score /skɔːr/ A2	verb - to earn or gain points
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - to observe or monitor
wonderful /ˈwʌndərfəl/ A2	adjective - extremely good or pleasing
beat /biːt/ A1	noun - a rhythm or pulse in music verb - to strike repeatedly
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to come into contact with
dominance /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ B2	noun - the state of having power or control
fake /feɪk/ A1	adjective - not genuine or real verb - to imitate or pretend
melody /ˈmelədi/ B1	noun - a sequence of pleasing musical sounds
sentence /ˈsentəns/ A2	noun - a set of words that is complete in itself
hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ B1	verb - to work hard or move quickly
counterfeit /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/ B2	adjective - made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive noun - something made to look like an authentic article
pharaoh /ˈfeɪ.roʊ/ B2	noun - a title of ancient Egyptian kings

Key Grammar Structures

• I can't believe that them niggas returned

  ➔ Use of 'them' as a subjective pronoun in informal language

  ➔ 'Them' is used colloquially as the subject, which is grammatically incorrect in formal English but common in slang.

• In her eyes, I can see that lil' mama been ready

  ➔ Present perfect continuous ('been ready') to describe ongoing readiness

  ➔ The phrase 'been ready' indicates that the readiness started in the past and continues up to the present.

• Hold my dick, doin' biz' with Liz Claiborne

  ➔ Contraction ('doin') and apostrophe usage in informal language

  ➔ 'Doin'' is a contraction of 'doing,' common in informal speech and lyrics.

• Politics, I been rich, so I can pay for it

  ➔ Non-standard use of 'been' in place of 'have been'

  ➔ The use of 'been' without 'have' is non-standard but common in colloquial or poetic language.

• They watchin' me close, even readin' my lips

  ➔ Contraction ('watchin', 'readin') in informal language

  ➔ Both 'watchin'' and 'readin'' are contractions of 'watching' and 'reading,' typical in informal speech.