People treat you different when the girls scream your nameDon't go to the cleaner, I just wash it in the rainSmile everyday, I just don't expose the painI'm tryna get this money, should be focused on the sameLooking at me crazy like I spoke a different languageGot some good intentions but I'm with some fools that's dangerousNiggas got some problems, ain't gon' post it or gon' say itPolice comin' 'round where we post up and we sling at
: The lyrics detail his journey from "nothing to something," emphasizing his work ethic and refusal to take advice from those not active in the "game".
Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Cameron ThomazHigh Maintenance lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc Wiz Khalifa - High Maintenance (Lyrics)
People treat you different when the girls scream your name (big faces)Don't go to the cleaner, I just wash it in the rainSmile everyday, I just don't expose the painI'm tryna get this money, should be focused on the sameLooking at me crazy like I spoke a different languageGot some good intentions but I'm with some fools that's dangerousNiggas got some problems, ain't gon' post it or gon' say itPolice comin' 'round where we post up and we sling at Ooh-oohNothing to something
: He mentions hiding pain behind a smile and staying focused on financial goals despite external distractions or "dangerous" company. People treat you different when the girls scream
: The second half of the song features a string of "might go" lines where Wiz pays homage to hip-hop legends and peers who influenced his career, including: Jay-Z ("big pimpin' overseas") Lil Wayne ("take over the game") Nas ("drop a classic") Snoop Dogg ("with all this kush in my lungs") 50 Cent , Puff Daddy , and Biggie Smalls .
Supposed to hold me down if you my bro, just don't say thatToo much hate around, niggas who come through where you lay 'emMy city, I got the crown, I know a couple niggas hate thatNever be a clown, I heard that pussy overratedThat's how my life go down and it ain't just for entertainmentAnd I can't have her 'round if she ain't famousI can't buy it for her if she can't name itI ain't have it easy but I ain't complainingCan't say we ain't famousCame from the bottom so you can't blame usAnd you can't change usMoney talks Supposed to hold me down if you my
People treat you different when the girls scream your nameDon't go to the cleaner, I just wash it in the rainSmile everyday, I just don't expose the painI'm tryna get this money, should be focused on the sameLooking at me crazy like I spoke a different languageGot some good intentions but I'm with some fools that's dangerousNiggas got some problems, ain't gon' post it or gon' say itPolice comin' 'round where we post up and we sling at Ooh-oohNothing to something