The Grind
50 Cent & Notorious B.I.G Lyrics

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G-G-G-G-G g-G-G-G-G
G-G-G-G-G g-G-G-G-G-Unit!
Niggas know who the don is
(Live from Bedford-Stuyvesaunt)

I go hard for mine, I work 9 to 5
And I stay on the grind, I stay on the grind
(What, what?) i ain't got time for love

 I'm tryna get mine
And I stay on the grind, I stay on the grind
I got Moe in the middle
And I'm always gon' shine
'Cause I stay on the grind
I stay on the grind if you call and I'm busy
When you got spare time
It's 'cause I stay on the grind
I stay on the grind

All I do is sit and think
Of ways I can come up
Catching jooks and run up
And leave your nigga done up
My pockets are hurting, homie
I ain't feeling this shit
Have your mama screaming
("Baby, move, it's a hit!")
I ain't Scarface - "No women
No kids" - I don't give a fuck
Better teach that bitch and that
Little nigga to duck
With a P90 Ruger I put shots all through ya
If you survive
You gon' feel what talons do to ya
I'm a hard headed nigga, I came up so hard
Had to get shot 9 times for me to find God
If them planes hit the projects
Nobody would care look around
Ain't nothing but black folks around here
We brothers become political and
Start to maneuver
They give you 100 years, man
They did it to Hoover
Now, you can hate me or love me
When you see me
Busts shots or come and hug me
The showman shit's lovely

I go hard for mine, I work 9 to 5
And I stay on the grind, I stay on the grind
(What, what?)
I ain't got time for love, I'm tryna get mine
And I stay on the grind, I stay on the grind
I got Moe in the middle
And I'm always gon' shine
'Cause I stay on the grind
I stay on the grind if you call and I'm busy
When you got spare time
It's 'cause I stay on the grind
I stay on the grind

Niggas talkin' it but ain't livin' it
Cristal pops I'm sippin' it
Mob hats and lizard shit
'Gator trunks bitch
Rollin' blunts with the williest of the willy
Heckler Koch, M-1's and nine millies
Stories like a motherfucker
Model bitches wondering if I'ma fuck with her
She know I treat my bitches like Ivana
Dolce and Gabana drippin'
Big Poppa never slippin'
H-class diamonds shinin', dinner
With wifey winin', dinin'
Smoking cigars in Bogotá with
Colombian niggas named Panama
And Englique and shit
Games we play life endin'
Bitches bending over with ease for
A pair of Moschino jeans
And Donna Karan tank tops
I got your bank stopped singles on top
Benjamins under the rest of 'em
Advancin' from duplex to mansions
Stashing keys hidin' G's overseas
VCR's in my V's
Game elevates money I make into
Stocks and real estates, bitch
Jet skiing in the Caribbean, white sand
Discussing plans with my man dark blue land
Smoke tint chrome rims and a system
That leaves my rear views tremblin'
What you gonna do when
Poppa catch an attitude?
Drop to your knees and show gratitude
Kiss my ring
It's a Frank White thing I stay potent
Bitch is devoted
Take my dick and deep throat it

I go hard for mine, I work 9 to 5
And I stay on the grind, I stay on the grind
(What, what?)
I ain't got time for love, I'm tryna get mine
And I stay on the grind, I stay on the grind
I got Moe in the middle
And I'm always gon' shine
'Cause I stay on the grind
I stay on the grind if you call and I'm busy
When you got spare time

It's 'cause I stay on the grind
I stay on the grind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Grind" by 50 Cent and Notorious B.I.G. illustrate the artists' dedication and commitment to their work ethic. The repeated refrain of "I go hard for mine, I work 9 to 5 and I stay on the grind" highlights their relentless pursuit of success. They emphasize that they don't have time for love or distractions because they are focused on achieving their goals.

The opening lines also assert their dominance in the rap game with the references to G-Unit and the announcement that "niggas know who the don is." This establishes their credibility and reputation as respected artists. The mention of Bedford-Stuyvesant, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, adds a sense of authenticity and pride in their roots.

The lyrics delve into the struggles and dangers associated with their lifestyle. They describe engaging in illegal activities such as "catching jooks" (robberies) and resorting to violence. The line "Had to get shot 9 times for me to find God" reflects 50 Cent's own experience of surviving a shooting and finding a deeper purpose in life. The lyrics suggest that their environment is filled with crime and violence, and they must navigate through it to succeed.

The second verse delves into their luxurious and extravagant lifestyles, with references to expensive brands and material possessions. They boast about their ability to attract beautiful women and their lavish experiences, such as smoking cigars in Bogotá with Colombian associates. This verse conveys their wealth and power in the industry, highlighting their ability to enjoy the finer things in life.

Overall, "The Grind" portrays 50 Cent and Notorious B.I.G.'s unwavering dedication to their craft and their determination to overcome obstacles in order to achieve success. It also showcases their material wealth and the glamorous side that comes along with their careers.

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