The song 's lyrics are self - deprecating, with Skee - Lo lamenting a variety of personal shortcomings that he says are to blame for his unsuccessful love life. He wishes he were of taller stature ("like 6'9 '') and a basketball player ("a baller ''). He wishes for a better car, specifically a ' 64 Impala, instead of his 1974 Ford Pinto with "an 8 - Track and a spare tire in the backseat, but that 's flat! '' The lyrics also mention the Los Angeles neighborhood of Crenshaw, and a signpost featuring the street name appears in the background of the music video.
who made the song i wish i was a baller
Skee - Lo