Running
2Pac/Notorious B.I.G. Lyrics

Where Brooklyn at? Where Brooklyn at?
Asking where the borough of Brooklyn is located and emphasizing its significance in the context of the song.

1, 2, 3, and...
Counting down to indicate the start of an intense and rhythmic portion of the song.

Now they say you ain't never suppose to envy no man
Refuting the belief that one should never feel jealous or envious of another person.

Can't tell that to a dingy old man
A rebuttal to the idea that envy is only a problem for younger individuals, implying that even older people can experience envy.

Who see a young nigga getting plently dough man
Describing an older man who feels envious when witnessing a young individual accumulating wealth.

Icy Audemar, hendy gold band
Referring to expensive jewelry, highlighting the materialistic aspirations that can lead to envy.

With a mean girl like Lindsay Lohan
Having a glamorous and troublesome woman as a partner, further emphasizing the allure of material success.

That's why I keep the 9 in the Bently door pan
Maintaining a firearm in the car to protect oneself from potential threats that arise due to envy and materialistic pursuits.

Trust it's gon' bust you roll on us
Assuring that if someone attempts to engage in violence or aggression towards them, they will respond in kind.

Know it's gon' blow for my dough
Acknowledging the risks and potential consequences that come with seeking financial success and the material possessions it brings.

Why would you try with that guy
Questioning the wisdom of engaging in conflict or competition with someone who is experienced and formidable.

Scene told u he keep it G
The streets and the community have informed others that the person they are dealing with maintains their authenticity and adheres to street principles.

We can bang like the two chains on my neck
Offering the prospect of a confrontation or conflict, comparable to the clashing of the two chains around their neck.

The hood is Iraq I'm Hussein in the 'jects
Drawing a comparison between the dangerous and turbulent environment of the hood to Iraq, positioning themselves as tough and resilient like Saddam Hussein.

The coup's up take the new Lame for a sec
Asserting their dominance and superiority in their surroundings, urging others to temporarily yield and acknowledge their power.

12" up, new cane in the deck nigga
Referring to carrying a firearm and a new batch of drugs, indicating involvement in illegal activities that contribute to their reputation in the streets.

They talk about it, we all about it
Acknowledging that while others may discuss and gossip about them, they are actively immersed in the lifestyle they're known for.

They making plans, we sit and counting
While others are making plans and schemes, they prefer to focus on accumulating wealth and tallying their financial gains.

Our cheddar stack it's just like a mountain
Alluding to the substantial and impressive amount of money they've accumulated, comparing it to a towering mountain.

You heard about it cause she running her mouth
Informing that their reputation and exploits are widely known and discussed because of an individual who cannot keep secrets and gossips incessantly.

She want's to ride, and she's trying to hide it
Referring to a woman who desires to be involved in their lifestyle and is attempting to conceal her interest.

I'm cool as ever, she's too excited
Stating that they remain calm and composed, while the woman in question is overly enthusiastic and eager.

Her man look like, he want to fight
Observing that the woman's partner appears inclined towards confrontation or aggression.

But he ain't doing nothing, but running his mouth
Highlighting that despite his posturing, the woman's partner is not taking any meaningful action and is only engaged in empty talk.

Fuck around and feel the fury of a high nigga
Warning that crossing them or provoking their anger and aggression while under the influence of drugs can result in severe consequences.

When I get busy throw your hands in the sky nigga
Encouraging and commanding others to raise their hands in surrender or submission when they become active and engaged in potentially violent situations.

I got the illest of the ill mentality, niggas be grabbing me
Asserting that they possess an incredibly dangerous and unpredictable mindset, leading others to try and manipulate or exploit them.

Knowing that they'd rather be stabbing me
Acknowledging that some individuals may harbor ill-intent towards them, desiring to harm or betray them instead of forming genuine relationships.

All up in my back trying to take my track
Describing the attempts of others to undermine and steal their success and accomplishments.

When I used to sell crack I ain't had problems like that
Reflecting on a time when their problems and threats were simpler and more straightforward during their involvement in drug dealing.

Street rules, watch your pockets and your jewels
Advising others to be aware of potential dangers and threats in their environment, particularly related to personal belongings and extravagant displays of wealth.

A nigga front, throw the gat to the fool
In the face of someone trying to deceive or disrespect them, they are prepared to hand off their weapon to an associate who will take appropriate action.

Necks wanna move but's getting blasted
Implying that individuals who attempt to pose a threat or show aggression will be met with swift and destructive action.

Streets to a flows from the ill ghetto bastard
Asserting that their skills and reputation extend from their experiences and upbringing in the impoverished and dangerous conditions of the ghetto.

As I release masterpieces like adhesive
Describing their musical output as works of art that stick to the listeners, displaying their creative talent and ability to captivate an audience.

Stuck to your ass, like tissue when your wiping fast
Comparing their impact and influence on the listener to something that cannot be easily removed, like toilet paper sticking to the skin when wiping quickly.

MC's have a hard time believing
Acknowledging that other rappers struggle to accept or comprehend the level of skill and talent they possess.

I mark with death, hard to kill like Steven
Claiming that they bring a sense of danger and fatality to their craft, likening themselves to a formidable action movie character portrayed by actor Steven Seagal.

When Jake come I'm leaving, the black man's motto
Indicating that when the police arrive or an authority figure becomes involved, they know to quickly depart, as it is a common practice for black individuals.

You got a better chance playing lotto
Expressing that the likelihood of achieving success through pure luck, such as winning the lottery, is greater than challenging or opposing them.

What you want nigga?
Challenging and questioning the intentions and desires of another individual.

Ah, Yo
An exclamation to grab attention and introduce a new voice or perspective.

Now watch me dip-dip-di-dive all over the beat
Announcing their intention to creatively and skillfully move and flow over the instrumental.

Now watch me drip-drip-dri-di all over the street
Describing the effortless and impressive way in which they navigate through the music industry and the streets with style and success.

The general consensus is you'll be the dominating fleet
Referring to the prevalent belief or agreement that they are the superior and dominant force in their domain.

Bitch raw, and let me continue to bring the heat
Asserting their raw and unfiltered talent and demanding to be allowed to maintain their impressive musical output.

You know who been the kings of the block, the kings of the drops
Establishing their status and reputation as the figures who have consistently controlled and excelled in their neighborhood and the music scene.

The kings of the crap music and the kings of the cross
Claiming dominance not only in the genre of rap music but also in illicit activities and the criminal underworld.

Niggas fire then drop shit like the purest of powder
Referring to their ability to release and produce music that is both popular and well-received, comparable to high-quality and potent narcotics.

That's why most of these niggas little song be sounding like ours
Suggesting that many other artists imitate their style and sound, diminishing their own creativity and originality in the process.

Couple years ago, niggas probably thought I was dieing
Reflecting on a time when people may have believed that their career and influence were declining or coming to an end.

Now same niggas are idolizing put our face in the shrine
Observing that those who once doubted or dismissed them now worship and celebrate their success, treating them as legendary figures.

Yeah I took a little time to cook and show you what's really hot
Admitting that they took some time off to perfect their craft and demonstrate their exceptional talent and appeal.

How the fuck any of you niggas think you feeling my spot
Challenging and questioning the audacity of other artists who believe they can surpass or replace them in terms of success and influence.

Why you niggas getting mad at us, we shit on your floors
Asking why other artists react with anger and jealousy towards them when they consistently outperform and surpass them in terms of success and accomplishment.

All in your house nigga, our strategies is different from yours
Asserting that they are invading and dominating the territory of other artists, emphasizing that their methods and approaches are superior and set them apart.

Listen, you come you can do it while I continue to preach
Addressing other artists and warning that they can attempt to challenge them, but they will remain focused on delivering powerful and influential messages through their music.

Snoop, fam, bigger Bust of the stand if you can't reach
Acknowledging the presence and support of fellow artists Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes, encouraging them to stand up and take action if they are unable to reach the same level of success.

Uhhh, uhhh
Exclamations to express satisfaction or excitement.

Fox then B.I.G.
Referring to themselves (FoX and B.I.G.) and asserting their presence and prominence as artists.

Who fucking with Fox, who want it with I
Challenging other artists to engage in a contest or confrontation with them, questioning who dares to oppose or compete with them.

Bust a shot for me and Big from the villfredo sky
Paying homage to themselves (FoX and B.I.G.) and suggesting that they will receive respect and remembrance even after their deaths.

Got my joan fross shit on, hop off my dick
Boasting about their expensive jewelry and instructing others to stop being envious or obsessed with their success.

Canary bangle-round I ain't gon' 20 carrots on this bitch
Showing off a valuable piece of jewelry adorned with yellow diamonds, emphasizing its luxury and high worth.

Pull up the Phantom, show 'em how we switch
Arriving in a luxurious Rolls-Royce Phantom and demonstrating their ability to effortlessly transition from one lifestyle or environment to another.

From the Bentley blinds spur kill 'em with the six
Traveling in a Bentley car equipped with dark tinted windows, indicating their ability to surprise and overwhelm their adversaries.

Bedstuy what up y'all, what up with your girl
Acknowledging their neighborhood (Bedstuy) and greeting the community, inquiring about the well-being of the residents and their female companions.

How she leave dude broke tell them boys on work
Praising the allure and attractiveness of their female companions, implying that they can easily replace a previous partner who could not provide for them financially.

I'm in the G5 jedi, Brooklyn what's your chrome
Stating that they are traveling in a luxurious private jet (Gulfstream G5) and challenging others in Brooklyn to showcase their wealth and status.

Cause that nigga's lieing home if the tutti with the dead-eye
Insinuating that individuals who claim to possess power and influence are actually lying and are inferior in comparison, emphasizing their own true strength.

My nigga Neck got hit up in his truck
Revealing that their associate named Neck was shot or attacked while in a vehicle.

And no Stranel ain't the same since Homo got touched
Referring to another associate named Stranel, whose demeanor and behavior has changed since a person named Homo was harmed or killed.

Nasty with the pistol, nasty with the clit
Boasting about their proficiency and skill with firearms, as well as their sexual prowess.

See I'm a beast with it, fucking 'til I'm crippled
Claiming superiority and dominance in sexual encounters, asserting their ability to perform with intensity and tenacity.

Ill nuns squeezing the lhama
Utilizing violent and aggressive language, suggesting that they are prepared to employ force and weapons against their foes.

Bog roll dutty, Fox and Poppa
Ending the song by solidifying their partnership and alliance, referring to themselves as Fox and Poppa (B.I.G.)

Run for your gun you suckers
Issuing a warning to their enemies or rivals to prepare for a confrontation or conflict.

B.I.G. I'm a get them motherfuckers
Assuring that they will personally take action and seek revenge against those who have crossed them or caused harm.

Don't you worry about a thing, bang-bang-boogie
Reassuring their allies and supporters not to be concerned or fearful, as they possess the power and ability to overcome any opposition.

I got a few chickens that's gon' work that noggie
Boasting about having a group of loyal and capable individuals who will vigorously handle any problems or challenges that arise.

In the lack with a sack go and put it on the mat
Indicating that they are going out to the streets in a luxurious car (lac) with illegal substances and are prepared to sell or distribute them effectively.

What it do nephew (Where Brooklyn at?)
Addressing a younger individual, using the term 'nephew,' and seeking confirmation of their location in Brooklyn.

Uh, turning it out, run in your house
Describing their ability to effectively take control of a situation or event, including invading someone's residence without resistance.

Gun in your mouth, motherfucker quit running your mouth
Displaying their readiness to use a firearm to intimidate and forcefully silence someone who continuously talks excessively or spreads rumors.

What you really want from a nigga?
Posing a direct question to another person, challenging them to be clear and upfront about their motives or desires.