Big Poppa
2pac - Hold On Be Strong vs. The Notorious B.I.G Lyrics

To all the ladies in the place with style and grace
Biggie wants to address the classy and fashionable women in the venue

Allow me to lace these lyrical douches, in your bushes (uh)
Biggie wants to impress these ladies with his poetic and smooth rapping style

Who rock grooves and make moves with all the mommies
Biggie and his crew want to party and dance with the attractive women

The back of the club, sippin' Moet, is where you'll find me (what?)
Biggie likes to chill and enjoy high-end champagne at the club's VIP area

The back of the club, mackin' hoes, my crew's behind me (uh)
Biggie is surrounded by his friends and they're all trying to hit on women together

Mad question askin', blunt passin', music blastin'
Biggie and his friends are smoking weed, enjoying loud music, and engaging in conversations with random people

But I just can't quit
Biggie is addicted to this lifestyle and doesn't see himself stopping anytime soon

Because one of these honies Biggie gots ta creep with
Biggie has his eyes set on one specific woman and he won't stop until he convinces her to spend the night with him

Sleep with, keep the ep a secret, why not
Biggie wants to make sure this rendezvous remains a secret to avoid any drama

Why blow up my spot 'cause we both got hot?
Biggie doesn't want his partner to share this experience with anyone else because it might ruin his reputation

Now check it, I got more Mack than Craig and in the bed
Biggie compares himself to a famous player, Craig Mack, and boasts about his ability to seduce women

Believe me sweetie I got enough to feed the needy
Biggie assures his partner that he has plenty of affection and care to give her

No need to be greedy I got mad friends with Benz's
Biggie emphasizes that he isn't stingy and has plenty of wealthy friends with nice cars

C-notes by the layers, true fuckin' players (uh)
Biggie and his crew have plenty of cash to flex and show off

Jump in the Rover and come over
Biggie tells his partner to join him in his luxury SUV

Tell your friends jump in the GS3
Biggie wants his partner to bring her friends to the party so his friends can hit on them too

I got the chronic by the tree, 'cause
Biggie has weed stashed in his car, ready to smoke with his partner

(I love it when you call me Big Poppa)
Biggie enjoys his nickname and likes being called that by his partner

Throw your hands in the air, if you's a true player
Biggie invites everyone in the club who thinks they're a player to raise their hands in the air

To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies
Biggie acknowledges that some women take advantage of men and their wealth

Ya got a gun up in your waist, please don't shoot up the place (why?)
Biggie warns that some of the women he's addressing might be carrying weapons and pleads with them to avoid any violence

'Cause I see some ladies tonight That should be havin' my baby (uh), baby (uh)
Biggie sees some women he considers attractive and wants to have children with them in the future

Straight up honey really I'm askin'
Biggie is being honest and upfront with his intentions

Most of these niggas think they be mackin', but they be actin'
Biggie thinks other men in the club aren't as skilled at picking up women as they think they are

Who they attractin' with that line, "What's your name, what's your sign?"
Biggie teases the cheesy pickup lines other men are using and doubts their effectiveness

Soon as he buy that wine I just creep up from behind
Biggie reveals his tactic of observing his rivals and waiting for the right moment to sweep in and win over women

And ask what your interests are, who you be with
Biggie tries to get to know women better by asking about their hobbies and social circles

Things to make you smile, what numbers to dial
Biggie wants to be a source of happiness for his partner and is willing to give her his phone number

You gon' be here for a while, I'm gon' go call my crew
Biggie plans to spend a long time with his partner and needs to call his friends to join the party

You go call your crew
Biggie invites his partner to call her friends too to ensure everyone has a good time

We can rendezvous at the bar around two
Biggie suggests meeting his partner at the bar at 2 am

Plans to leave, throw the keys to 'Lil Cease
Biggie is ready to leave and gives the car keys to his friend, taking a break from driving

Pull the truck up, front, and roll up the next blunt
Biggie wants to smoke more weed while getting ready to leave in his truck

So we can steam on the way to the telly go fill my belly
Biggie is hungry and wants to eat something before going back to his hotel room with his partner

A t-bone steak, cheese eggs and Welch's grape
Biggie is specific about what he wants to eat, indicating his high-end taste and lifestyle

Conversate for a few, 'cause in a few, we gon' do
Biggie and his partner want to enjoy each other's company and talk for a while before having sex

What we came to do, ain't that right boo (true)
Biggie emphasizes that he and his partner both wanted to have sex and are about to fulfill their desires

Forget the telly we just go to the crib
Biggie decides not to stay in a hotel room and instead invites his partner to his personal residence

And watch a movie in the jacuzzi smoke L's while you do me
Biggie and his partner plan to watch a film in a hot tub and smoke joints while they have sex

That should be havin' my baby, baby (uh)
Biggie repeats his desire to have children with some of the women he's addressing

(How ya livin' Biggie Smalls?)
This line is a question about how Biggie is living his life

In mansion and Benz's givin' ends to my friends and it feels stupendous
Biggie brags about his luxuries and his ability to provide his friends with money and expensive gifts

Tremendous cream, fuck a dollar and a dream
Biggie's wealth is so vast that he no longer cares about financial success, it's more about his lifestyle

Still tote gats strapped with infrared beams (what?)
Biggie is still armed and carries guns with him, indicating that he's not yet free from danger and violence

Choppin O's, smokin' lye an' Optimo's
Biggie is dealing drugs, smoking weed, and using premium cigars

Money hoes and clothes all a nigga knows (all a nigga knows)
Biggie's life revolves around money, women, and fashion

A foolish pleasure, whatever
Biggie understands that his lifestyle is a reckless pleasure, but he doesn't care

I had to find the buried treasure (for what?), So grams I had to measure
Biggie had to work hard and weigh drugs to make money in the past

However living better now, Gucci sweater now
Biggie is now living a luxurious and comfortable life, he can afford high-end brands

Drop top BM's, I'm the man girlfriend
Biggie has expensive BMW cars with convertible roofs, indicating his high status

Honey check it (check it)
Biggie wants his partner to listen to him carefully

Tell your friends, to get with my friends (your friends)
Biggie wants his partner to introduce her friends to his friends, indicating that he wants to party with more people

And we can be friends
Biggie emphasizes that he is open to friendship with his partner

Shit we can do this every weekend (that's right)
Biggie proposes that he and his partner could continue to party together every weekend

Aight? Is that aight with you?
Biggie confirms with his partner that she is okay with this idea