Big Tymers
88GLAM Lyrics


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Oh yeah, oh yeah
Yeah

Diamonds they spin like Serato
Can't go back to broke
'Cause my heart is hollow
Un-followed all my friends
Who the hell do I know?
Can't go back to broke
'Cause my heart is hollow
'Cause my heart is hollow

Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow up
Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow
Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow up
Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow up

‪Trunk like an elephant, 'cause that shit in the front‬‬‬
‪Fronting on me, that could get you shot, boy, don't stunt ‬‬‬
‪'88 McGrady, '‪cause my niggas tote the rocket ‬‬‬
‪I be talking out my neck, look how my bank direct deposit ‬‬‬
‪Beretta to your noggin, ‬‬‬that's because I'm robbing ‬‬‬
Careful where you're stepping, 'cause we tote those Smith and Wesson's
‪I'm allergic to you broke boys‬‬‬, we don't get along ‬‬‬
‪And my money like a wide receiver, 'cause it's going long‬‬‬
‪I'm the nigga of the century (of the century), knew since elementary
‪She don't give me time of day‬‬‬, but I know she will eventually ‬‬‬(but I know)
‪If you see me shining‬‬‬‬‬‬ (oh yeah), don't believe the diamonds
‪They deprive me of my happiness, ‪I bought these to remind me‬‬‬ (oh)

Diamonds they spin like Serato
Can't go back to broke
'Cause my heart is hollow
Un-followed all my friends
Who the hell do I know
Can't go back to broke
'Cause my heart is hollow
'Cause my heart is hollow

Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow up
Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow
Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow up
Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow up

Use to take the bus to get to high school
Now I'm pulling up, Phantom, drop down in the drive-thru (skrrt, skrrt)
Use to wake up starving, had no cash too
Now I'm at the jeweler adding fruity stones, what the bands do
Cycling the hoes that I ran through (yeah)
Now I hit it once, I don't want it 'less the pussy brand new (yeah)
Started with a 8 ball, where that land you? (Where that land you?)
Look, lookin' like a lick, flip a brick, they can't stand you (woo, brick)
I just re'd up from my jeweler (yeah), Glam Boy don't buss down the Mueller (yeah)
Remind me of cookouts, back when, way back
Dippin' my hands in the cooler (yeah), remember amount on zero
Banking account on zero, now my wrist sub-zero (pew pew)

Yeah, diamonds they spin like Serato
Can't go back to broke
'Cause my heart is hollow
Un-followed all my friends
Who the hell do I know
Can't go back to broke
'Cause my heart is hollow
'Cause my heart is hollow

Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow up
Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow
Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow up




Broke up with the old me
Yeah, I had to glow up

Overall Meaning

The song "Big Tymers" by 88GLAM is a reflection of the rapper's transition from a rough past to fame, fortune and success. The lyrics depict a life of luxury and extravagance, with reference to expensive jewelry like diamonds that "spin like Serato." The singer acknowledges his past struggles and the fact that he cannot go back to being broke. He has "unfollowed all [his] friends" and has become distant from his past life. The song also alludes to the artist's growth as a person as he has "broke up with the old [him] and had to glow up."


The second verse of the song establishes the artist's newfound dominance and power. He compares himself to Tracy McGrady and brags about his gang's possession of a rocket. The rapper warns his adversaries against fronting, as that may lead to violence. He also associates himself with the wealthy, claiming to be allergic to "you broke boys" and further adds that his money is like a "wide receiver, 'cause it's going long." However, the artist also acknowledges the negative effects that wealth can have on his happiness.


The song is a reflection of the American Hip-Hop culture, with references to luxury possessions, such as jewelry and cars. The lyrics also depict the struggles of young urban men coming from less privileged backgrounds trying to succeed in a capitalist society.


Line by Line Meaning

Diamonds they spin like Serato
The diamonds in my jewelry are so shiny and mesmerizing, they look like the spinning vinyl on a Serato turntable.


Can't go back to broke
I've come too far and achieved too much to ever go back to being poor or struggling financially.


'Cause my heart is hollow
The success and money I've gained hasn't brought me true happiness or fulfillment; I'm still feeling empty inside.


Un-followed all my friends
I cut ties with people who didn't support me or believe in me when I was pursuing my dreams and now that I'm successful, they want to reconnect.


Who the hell do I know?
I'm questioning the authenticity of some of the people who suddenly want to be a part of my life now that I'm successful.


Broke up with the old me
I had to let go of my old self, the version of me who didn't believe in myself and my abilities to achieve success.


Trunk like an elephant, 'cause that shit in the front
My car's trunk is so big and spacious, it resembles the large size of an elephant, because all the expensive things I've accumulated are in the front, easily accessible.


Fronting on me, that could get you shot, boy, don't stunt
If someone tries to front or lie to me or act tough, they could end up in a dangerous situation and get shot, so they better not try to act disrespectful.


'88 McGrady, 'cause my niggas tote the rocket
We're carrying weapons, similar to how former NBA player Tracy McGrady was a skilled shooter on the court, we're skilled at carrying guns and prepared to use them if we need to.


I be talking out my neck, look how my bank direct deposit
When I brag or speak confidently about my wealth or success, it's because I have large sums of money being directly deposited into my bank account.


Beretta to your noggin, that's because I'm robbing
I'm willing to commit robbery, armed with a Beretta handgun aimed at someone's head, if that's what it takes to acquire more wealth or value.


Careful where you're stepping, 'cause we tote those Smith and Wesson's
Be cautious and watch your movements around us, because we're carrying Smith and Wesson firearms and won't hesitate to use them in self-defense.


I'm allergic to you broke boys, we don't get along
I have no interest in associating with people who are poor or struggling financially, and I won't gel well with them.


And my money like a wide receiver, 'cause it's going long
My money is like a skilled wide receiver, always going long and never running out, just like how the ball is thrown far down the field during a game.


I'm the nigga of the century (of the century), knew since elementary
I'm the most successful and prominent person of this century, and I've always known that I was destined for greatness, even as a child.


She don't give me time of day, but I know she will eventually
There's a girl who's currently uninterested in me or doesn't pay me any attention, but I believe that I'll win her over eventually with my wealth and success.


If you see me shining, don't believe the diamonds
I may appear to be shining and glimmering with all my expensive jewelry and accessories, but don't be fooled by the materialistic things I have.


They deprive me of my happiness, I bought these to remind me
Although my expensive jewelry and flashy accessories didn't bring me true happiness, I still keep them as a reminder of what I've achieved in my life.


Use to take the bus to get to high school
In the past, I had to rely on public transportation to get to school, which was a struggle.


Now I'm pulling up, Phantom, drop down in the drive-thru (skrrt, skrrt)
Now, I'm driving a luxurious Rolls-Royce Phantom and pulling up to fast food restaurants to order food from the comfort of my own car.


Use to wake up starving, had no cash too
There was a time when I used to wake up hungry and without any money or resources to feed myself.


Now I'm at the jeweler adding fruity stones, what the bands do
Now, I have the means and wealth to go to a jeweler and purchase expensive and colorful gemstones to add to my jewelry, which is something only wealthy people can do.


Cycling the hoes that I ran through (yeah)
I'm constantly cycling through different girls I've had sexual relationships with in the past.


Now I hit it once, I don't want it 'less the pussy brand new (yeah)
I no longer find pleasure in having sex with the same girl multiple times; I only want to have sex with girls who are new to me or that I haven't been with before.


Started with a 8 ball, where that land you? (Where that land you?)
I started my journey to success with only a small amount of drugs to sell (8 ball refers to 1/8 of an ounce of drugs). Look where I am now - at the top of the game.


Look, lookin' like a lick, flip a brick, they can't stand you (woo, brick)
Appearing vulnerable or easy to rob (lookin' like a lick) can lead to some people trying to take advantage of or harm you; flipping a brick refers to selling a large amount of drugs.


I just re'd up from my jeweler (yeah), Glam Boy don't buss down the Mueller (yeah)
I just purchased more expensive jewelry from my jeweler, but I'm not going to show it off or make a big deal about it (buss down refers to adding diamonds to a watch or jewelry piece).


Remind me of cookouts, back when, way back
Thinking about my extravagant jewelry and wealth reminds me of happy memories from my past, like going to cookouts or family gatherings.


Dippin' my hands in the cooler (yeah), remember amount on zero
I recall a time when I had no money and no ability to dip my hands into an ice-filled cooler, but now I have the wealth to do so whenever I please.


Banking account on zero, now my wrist sub-zero (pew pew)
I used to have no money in my bank account and struggle financially, but now my expensive jewelry and flashy accessories make my wrist seem icy cold and valuable (sub-zero).




Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph L'Etranger, Derek Bissue, Shakqueel Burthwright, Jeremy Joseph McIntyre

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@ZMDE

Came back to this. Liked it when it dropped but for some reason it's resonating way more now

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@dannyboi8728

Thank you NAV for introducing me to 88glam. Thank you Weeknd for introducing me to NAV.

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@barto6678

Sad they broke up but this album stands strong through time. I always find myself coming back for more 88glam

@bogdanshmuliar3537

2021 and I still don’t understand why these boys didn’t get the recognition they truly deserve

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