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Alfred Schnittke (Concerto Grosso no. 1) [G. Kremer T. Grindenko H. Schiff / Chamber Orch. Of Europe Lyrics


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Uh, uh-huh, yeah
Uh, uh-huh, yeah, it's all about the Benjamins baby
Uh, uh-huh, yeah, it's all about the Benjamins baby Goodfellas, uh

Now, what y'all wanna do?
Wanna be ballers? Shot-callers? Brawlers?
Who be dippin' in the Benz wit the spoilers
On the low from the Jake in the Taurus
Tryin' to get my hands on some Grants like Horace
Yeah livin' the raw deal, three course meals spaghetti, fettuccine, and veal
But still, everything's real in the field
And what you can't have now, leave in your will
But don't knock me for tryin' to bury
Seven zeros, over in Rio Dijanery
Ain't nobody's hero, but I wanna be heard
On your Hot 9-7 everyday, that's my word
Swimmin' in women wit' they own condominiums
Five plus Fives, who drive Millineums
It's all about the Benjamins, what?
I get a fifty pound bag of ooh for the mutts
Five carats on my hands wit the cuts
And some'n European figures, fuck the clutch, what? (I want a all chromed out, fuck bein a broke nigga)

Drinkin' malt liquor, drivin' a Bro' Vega
I'm wit Mo' sippers, watched by gold diggers (uh)
Rockin' Bejor denims, wit' gold zippers (c'mon)
Lost your touch? We kept ours, poppin' Cristals
Freakin' the three-quarter reptiles (ahahah)
Enormous cream, forest green, Benz jeep for my team so while you sleep I'ma scheme
We see through, that's why nobody never gon' believe you
You should do what we do, stack chips like Hebrews
Don't let the melody intrigue you (uh-uh)
Cause I leave you, I'm only here
For that green paper with the eagle, I'm strictly tryin' to cop those, colossal sized Picasso's
And have papi flip coke outside Delgado's (whoo!)
Mienda, with cash flowin' like Sosa
And the Latin chick tranportin' in the chocha
Stampedin' over, pop Mo's, never sober
Lex and Range Rovers dealin' weight by Minnesota (uh)
Avoidin NARC's wit camcorders and Chevy Novas (uh-huh)
Stash in the buildin' wit' this chick named Alona (uh-huh)
From Daytona, when I was young I wants to bone her (uh-huh)
But now I only hit chicks that win beauty pageants (hahaha)
Trickin', they takin me skiing, at the Aspens (c'mon)
Uh, gangsta mental, stay poppin' Cristal
Pack a black pist-al in the Ac' Coupe that's dark brown (whoo!)
Pinky-ringin', gondolas wit the man singin'
Italian music down the river wit your chick clingin'
To my bizzalls, player you mad false
Actin' hard when you as pussy as RuPaul

C'mon, c'mon, uh-huh it's all about the Benjamins baby
Uh-huh, yeah, it's all about the Benjamins baby
Uh-huh, yeah, it's all about the Benjamins baby
Uh-huh, yeah, it's all about the Benjamins baby, uh-huh, yeah

Now, what y'all wanna do?
Wanna be ballers, shot-callers brawlers who be dippin' in the Benz wit the spoilers
On the low from the Jake in the Taurus

Uh, uh, what the blood clot?
Wanna bumble wit the Bee hah?
Bzzz, throw a hex on a whole family (yeah, yeah yeah)
Dressed in all black like "The Omen" (say what?)
Have your friends singin' This is for my homey' (that's right)
And you know me, from makin' niggas so sick
Floss in my 6 with the Lex on the wrist
If it's Murder, you know she wrote it (uh-huh)
German Luger for your ass bitch, deep throated
Know you wanna fill the room cause it's platinum coated
Take your pick, got a firearm you shoulda toted, suck a dick
All that bullshit you kick, playa hatin' from the sideline
Get your own shit, why you ridin' mine? (uh-huh)
I'm, a Goodfella kinda lady
Stash 380's and Mercedes, Puffy hold me down baby!
Only female in my crew, and I kick shit
Like a nigga do, with a trigga too, fuck you (Yeah, yeah, uh, uh, uh)

I been had skills, Cristal spills
Hide bills in Brazil, about a mill' to ice grill
Make it hard to figure me, liquor be, kickin' me
In my asshole, uh, undercover, "Donnie Brasco"
Lent my East coast girl, the Bentley to twirl (uh-huh)
My West coast shorty, push the chrome 7-40
Rockin Redman and Naughty, "Oh where my kitty kat?"
Half a brick of yea, in the bra, where her titties at
And I'm livin' that, whole life, we push weight (uh-huh)
Fuck the state pen, fuck hoes at Penn State (c'mon)
Listen close it's Francis, the Praying Mantis
Attack with the Mac, my left hand spit, right hand
Grip on the whip, for the smooth getaway
Playa haters get away or my lead will spray
Squeeze off til I'm empty, don't tempt me
Only, to Hell I send thee, all about the Benji's, what?

It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah




It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah

Overall Meaning

It is difficult to interpret the lyrics to Alfred Schnittke's Concerto Grosso no. 1 in relation to the rap lyrics of "It's All About the Benjamins" by Puff Daddy, Lil' Kim, and The Lox. The lyrics to Schnittke's classical piece are purely instrumental and do not contain any words or vocals. However, it can be argued that both musical pieces revolve around the concept of wealth and the different ways people go about acquiring it. Schnittke's Concerto Grosso no. 1 consists of a series of movements marked by contrasting musical styles and forces that explore themes of struggle and conflict, at times reminiscent of baroque and neoclassical music, while Puff Daddy's "It's All About the Benjamins" explores themes of luxury, opulence, and the desire to accumulate material wealth.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, uh-huh, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement.


Uh, uh-huh, yeah, it's all about the Benjamins baby
Emphasizing that the focus is on making money.


Goodfellas, uh
Referencing the film Goodfellas, which portrays a group of gangsters.


Now, what y'all wanna do?
Asking what actions or choices the listeners want to make.


Wanna be ballers? Shot-callers? Brawlers?
Asking if the listeners want to be successful, influential, or fighters.


Who be dippin' in the Benz wit the spoilers
Referring to those who drive expensive cars with added features.


On the low from the Jake in the Taurus
Trying to avoid attention from the police.


Tryin' to get my hands on some Grants like Horace
Striving to obtain a large sum of money like the basketball player Horace Grant.


Yeah livin' the raw deal, three course meals spaghetti, fettuccine, and veal
Describing a life of luxury and indulgence in food.


But still, everything's real in the field
Acknowledging that despite the glamorous lifestyle, there are still genuine challenges and struggles.


And what you can't have now, leave in your will
Suggesting that if something cannot be achieved currently, it should be left as an inheritance for the future.


But don't knock me for tryin' to bury
Asking not to be criticized for attempting to accumulate wealth.


Seven zeros, over in Rio Dijanery
Referring to having a large amount of money in a foreign location.


Ain't nobody's hero, but I wanna be heard
Acknowledging that one may not be admired by others, but still desires recognition and influence.


On your Hot 9-7 everyday, that's my word
Asserting that one wants their music to be played consistently on a popular radio station.


Swimmin' in women wit' they own condominiums
Being surrounded by women who are financially independent and own their own homes.


Five plus Fives, who drive Millineums
Referring to attractive women who drive luxury cars.


It's all about the Benjamins, what?
Reiterating that the main focus is on making money.


I get a fifty pound bag of ooh for the mutts
Obtaining a large quantity of a valuable substance to sell.


Five carats on my hands wit the cuts
Wearing expensive, high-quality diamond jewelry.


And some'n European figures, fuck the clutch, what? (I want a all chromed out, fuck bein a broke nigga)
Desiring European luxury cars without worrying about financial constraints.


Drinkin' malt liquor, drivin' a Bro' Vega
Engaging in a low-cost, low-quality lifestyle while driving a cheap car.


I'm wit Mo' sippers, watched by gold diggers (uh)
Being in the company of people who consume inexpensive beverages, while being pursued by individuals seeking financial gain.


Rockin' Bejor denims, wit' gold zippers (c'mon)
Wearing fashionable jeans with gold accents.


Lost your touch? We kept ours, poppin' Cristals
Asserting that while others may have become less successful, the singer and their associates still enjoy luxury by consuming expensive champagne.


Freakin' the three-quarter reptiles (ahahah)
Enjoys wearing expensive reptile-skin coats or accessories.


Enormous cream, forest green, Benz jeep for my team so while you sleep I'ma scheme
Referring to having a large amount of money and expensive vehicles for one's crew, and using that advantage to strategize and plan for more success.


We see through, that's why nobody never gon' believe you
Being perceptive and discerning enough to not trust or believe someone's false claims or actions.


You should do what we do, stack chips like Hebrews
Encouraging others to emulate their wealth-building strategies and accumulate wealth like the Hebrew people.


Don't let the melody intrigue you (uh-uh)
Advising not to be seduced or distracted by the musical elements of their success.


Cause I leave you, I'm only here
Asserting that the singer will abandon or surpass others in their pursuit of financial success.


For that green paper with the eagle, I'm strictly tryin' to cop those, colossal sized Picasso's
Expressing a strong desire to acquire large amounts of money and invest it in valuable artwork.


And have papi flip coke outside Delgado's (whoo!)
Desiring to have a drug dealer sell narcotics near a popular location.


Mienda, with cash flowin' like Sosa
Having a significant amount of money flowing like the baseball player Sammy Sosa.


And the Latin chick tranportin' in the chocha
Referring to a Latin woman who transports drugs in a hidden location.


Stampedin' over, pop Mo's, never sober
Engaging in excessive alcohol consumption and partying without ever being sober.


Lex and Range Rovers dealin' weight by Minnesota (uh)
Driving luxury vehicles while actively involved in drug trafficking in the state of Minnesota.


Avoidin NARC's wit camcorders and Chevy Novas (uh-huh)
Evading law enforcement officers equipped with surveillance cameras and driving inconspicuous vehicles.


Stash in the buildin' wit' this chick named Alona (uh-huh)
Hiding illegal substances in a specific building with the assistance of a woman named Alona.


From Daytona, when I was young I wants to bone her (uh-huh)
Indicating a desire to have sexual relations with a woman named Alona since the artist was young and living in Daytona.


But now I only hit chicks that win beauty pageants (hahaha)
Having sexual encounters exclusively with women who are deemed physically attractive enough to win beauty pageants.


Trickin', they takin me skiing, at the Aspens (c'mon)
Engaging in promiscuous behavior with women who exploit the singer's wealth by taking him on extravagant skiing trips.


Uh, gangsta mental, stay poppin' Cristal
Maintaining a mindset associated with gangster culture and regularly consuming expensive champagne.


Pack a black pist-al in the Ac' Coupe that's dark brown (whoo!)
Concealing a black handgun in a dark brown-colored Acura Coupe.


Pinky-ringin', gondolas wit the man singin'
Wearing a flashy ring while riding in gondolas and being entertained by a male performer.


Italian music down the river wit your chick clingin'
Enjoying Italian music while cruising down a river with a woman tightly holding onto the artist.


To my bizzalls, player you mad false
Addressing someone who pretends to be a player but is deceptive and inauthentic.


Actin' hard when you as pussy as RuPaul
Implying that someone who presents themselves as tough or masculine is actually weak or effeminate.


Uh-huh, yeah, it's all about the Benjamins baby
Reaffirming that the main focus is on making money.


Now, what y'all wanna do?
Asking what actions or choices the listeners want to make.


Wanna be ballers, shot-callers brawlers who be dippin' in the Benz wit the spoilers
Asking if the listeners want to be successful, influential, or fighters and drive luxury cars with added features.


On the low from the Jake in the Taurus
Trying to avoid attention from the police.


Uh, uh, what the blood clot?
Expressing surprise or disbelief.


Wanna bumble wit the Bee hah?
Asking if the listeners want to interact or engage with someone powerful or dangerous.


Bzzz, throw a hex on a whole family (yeah, yeah yeah)
Using a magic spell or curse to bring misfortune upon an entire family.


Dressed in all black like 'The Omen' (say what?)
Wearing all black clothing, similar to the characters in the film 'The Omen' which is associated with darkness and evil.


Have your friends singin' This is for my homey' (that's right)
Causing the friends of the listener to mourn and remember them, similar to a tribute song.


And you know me, from makin' niggas so sick
Pointing out that the artist has the ability to make others envious or upset.


Floss in my 6 with the Lex on the wrist
Displaying wealth and success by driving a luxury car and wearing an expensive watch.


If it's Murder, you know she wrote it (uh-huh)
Implying that if a crime has been committed, the artist is responsible for it.


German Luger for your ass bitch, deep throated
Threatening to harm someone with a German firearm and making a vulgar sexual innuendo.


Know you wanna fill the room cause it's platinum coated
Recognizing that others desire attention and recognition because of the luxurious and valuable items present.


Take your pick, got a firearm you shoulda toted, suck a dick
Challenging someone to choose a weapon and insultingly telling them to perform a sexual act.


All that bullshit you kick, playa hatin' from the sideline
Calling out someone for talking nonsense and being jealous or critical without actively participating in something.


Get your own shit, why you ridin' mine? (uh-huh)
Advising someone to focus on their own life and accomplishments instead of attempting to emulate or criticize the artist.


I'm, a Goodfella kinda lady
Describing oneself as a woman associated with the lifestyle and mentality of gangsters.


Stash 380's and Mercedes, Puffy hold me down baby!
Hiding small firearms and owning luxury vehicles, while suggesting that Puffy (Sean Combs) is supportive and loyal.


Only female in my crew, and I kick shit
Being the sole woman in a group and participating actively and aggressively.


Like a nigga do, with a trigga too, fuck you (Yeah, yeah, uh, uh, uh)
Asserting that the artist acts and behaves aggressively and defiantly, regardless of gender.


I been had skills, Cristal spills
Having exceptional skills and success, often celebrated with the spilling of expensive champagne.


Hide bills in Brazil, about a mill' to ice grill
Concealing large amounts of money in Brazil and investing a million dollars in expensive jewelry.


Make it hard to figure me, liquor be, kickin' me
Maintaining a mysterious and unpredictable persona, while consuming alcohol.


In my asshole, uh, undercover, 'Donnie Brasco'
Utilizing secrecy and deception, comparing oneself to the undercover FBI agent named Donnie Brasco.


Lent my East coast girl, the Bentley to twirl (uh-huh)
Allowing a woman from the East coast to drive a luxury car for enjoyment.


My West coast shorty, push the chrome 7-40
Referring to a woman from the West coast who drives a chrome-colored BMW 740i.


Rockin Redman and Naughty, 'Oh where my kitty kat?'
Listening to music by Redman and Naughty by Nature, and referencing a popular catchphrase or lyric.


Half a brick of yea, in the bra, where her titties at
Concealing illegal drugs in a woman's bra, specifically in the area where her breasts are located.


And I'm livin' that, whole life, we push weight (uh-huh)
Describing a lifestyle that involves engaging in illegal drug trafficking.


Fuck the state pen, fuck hoes at Penn State (c'mon)
Rejecting the idea of going to prison and engaging in sexual relationships with women associated with Penn State University.


Listen close it's Francis, the Praying Mantis
Announcing oneself as Francis, comparing oneself to a praying mantis known for its predatory behavior.


Attack with the Mac, my left hand spit, right hand
Using a firearm to attack or defend oneself.


Grip on the whip, for the smooth getaway
Holding onto the steering wheel of a vehicle to make a quick and successful escape.


Playa haters get away or my lead will spray
Warning those who are jealous or envious to stay away or face the consequences of being shot.


Squeeze off til I'm empty, don't tempt me
Firing a gun repeatedly until all the ammunition is used, and cautioning against provoking or challenging the artist.


Only, to Hell I send thee, all about the Benji's, what?
Condemning someone to damnation, and emphasizing that the primary focus is on making money.


It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
Repeating that the main focus is on making money.


It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
Reiterating that the main focus is on making money.


It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
Reemphasizing that the main focus is on making money.


It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
Stressing that the main focus is on making money.


It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
Underlining that the main focus is on making money.


It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
Highlighting that the main focus is on making money.


It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
Underscoring that the main focus is on making money.


It's all about the Benjamins baby uh-huh, yeah
Reaffirming that the main focus is on making money.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DERIC MICHEAL ANGELETTIE, SEAN COMBS, SEAN JACOBS, SEAN D JACOBS, KIMBERLY JONES, JASON PHILLIPS, JASON T PHILLIPS, DAVID STYLES, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE

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