<P> 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 . </P>
<P> 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 . </P>
who made the song i wish i was a baller
who made the song i wish i was a baller
Skee - Lo
Skee - Lo