Kick in the Door
B.I.G. Lyrics


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Your reign on the top was short like leprechauns
As I crush so-called willies, thugs, and rapper-dons
Get in that ass, quick fast, like ramadan
Its that rap phenomenon Don-Dadda, fuck Poppa
You got ta, call me, Francis M.H. White
Intake light tokes, tote iron
Was told in shootouts, stay low, and keep firin'
Keep extra clips for extra shit
Who's next to flip, on that cat with that grip on rap
The mo shady, (Tell em!) Frankie baby
Ain't no telling where I may be
May see me in D.C. at Howard Homecoming
With my man Capone, dumbing, fucking something
You should know my steelo
Went from ten G's for blow to thirty G's a show
To orgies with hoes I never seen before
So, Jesus, get off the Notorious
Penis, before I squeeze and bust
If the beef between us, we can settle it
With the chrome and metal shit
I make it hot, like a kettle get
You're delicate, you better get, who sent ya?
You still pedal shit, I got more rides than Great Adventure
Biggie, (How are you gonna do it?)

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

On ya mark, get set, when I spark, ya wet
Look how dark it get when you're marked for death
Should I start your breath or should I let you die
In fear you start to cry, ask why
Lyrically I'm worshiped, don't front, the word sick
You cursed it, but rehearsed it
I drop unexpectedly like bird shit
You herbs get stuck quickly for royalties and show money
Don't forget the publishing, I punish 'em, I'm done with them
Son, I'm surprised you run with them
I think they got cum in them 'cause they nothing but dicks
Trying to blow up like nitro and dynamite sticks
Mad I smoke hydro, rock diamonds that's sick
Got paid off my flow, rhyme with my own clique
Take trips to Cairo, laying with your bitch
I know you praying you was rich, fucking prick
When I see ya I'mma

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

This goes out for those that choose to use
Disrespectful views on the King of N-Y
Fuck that, why try, throw bleach in your eye
Now ya brailling it, snatch that light shit, I'm scaling it
Conscious of ya nonsense, in eighty-eight
Sold more powder than Johnson and Johnson
Tote steel like Bronson, "Vigilante"
You wanna get on son, you need to ask me
Ain't no other kings in this rap thing
They siblings, nothing but my children
One shot they disappearin'
It's ill when MC's used to be on cruddy shit
Took home Ready to Die, listened, studied shit
Now they on some money shit, successful out the blue
They light weight, fragile, my nine milli




Make the whites shake, that's why my money never funny
And you still recouping, stupid

Overall Meaning

The song "Kick in the Door" by Notorious B.I.G. is a classic hip hop diss track released in 1997. The song is directed towards competitors that want to succeed the throne of the rap industry. As the title suggests, Biggie is charging through the music industry, kicking the doors down for anyone that crosses his path. The first verse starts with a direct attack on his enemies, comparing their reign at the top to that of leprechauns โ€“ short and nothing to be proud of. Biggie then goes on to say his fame and success is all by his own merit and hard work and no one can discredit his work, especially not his rivals. The second verse is full of aggressive wordplay by Biggie, discussing how he is the rap icon and is worshipped by his fans. The verse ends with the word 'stupid,' perhaps an insult to his competitors for bothering to go against him.


The song has become iconic in the hip hop world for its aggressive tone and lyrical imagery. The chorus "Kick in the door, waving the four-four, all you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more" takes aim at Biggie's critics who want nothing to do with his wrath. This line became so famous that Jay-Z later used it in his song "D.O.A." in 2009.


Line by Line Meaning

Your reign on the top was short like leprechauns
Your time at the top was brief, just like a leprechaun, and now it's my turn.


As I crush so-called willies, thugs, and rapper-dons
I'm going to take down all the fake gangsters and big-talking rappers.


Get in that ass, quick fast, like ramadan
I'm coming for you swiftly, like a devout Muslim during Ramadan.


Its that rap phenomenon Don-Dadda, fuck Poppa
I'm the top dog in the rap game, and I'm not afraid to take down anyone who stands in my way.


You got ta, call me, Francis M.H. White
My new identity is Francis M.H. White, so call me that instead of my usual nickname.


Intake light tokes, tote iron
I may look calm and collected smoking my joints, but I carry a gun for protection.


Was told in shootouts, stay low, and keep firin'
In gun fights, the key is to stay hidden and keep firing until the enemy is taken down.


Keep extra clips for extra shit
I always carry extra ammunition, just in case things get extra intense.


Who's next to flip, on that cat with that grip on rap
I wonder who will try to challenge me next and take control of the rap game.


The mo shady, (Tell em!) Frankie baby
I'm the most shady person around, so watch out. And call me Frankie baby.


Ain't no telling where I may be
I'm always on the move and could show up anywhere.


May see me in D.C. at Howard Homecoming
You may find me at the Howard University homecoming in Washington, D.C.


With my man Capone, dumbing, fucking something
I'll be hanging out with my friend Capone, just enjoying ourselves and having sex with some girls.


You should know my steelo
You should know my style and how I operate.


Went from ten G's for blow to thirty G's a show
I used to get paid only $10,000 for drugs, but now I make $30,000 per performance.


To orgies with hoes I never seen before
I'm now involved in wild parties with women I've never met before.


So, Jesus, get off the Notorious Penis, before I squeeze and bust
Stop being envious of my success and fame, or I'll take violent action.


If the beef between us, we can settle it
If we have a problem, we can work it out between us.


With the chrome and metal shit
We can settle it by using guns and other deadly weapons.


I make it hot, like a kettle get
I bring the heat and intensity, like a boiling kettle.


You're delicate, you better get, who sent ya?
You're easily broken and fragile, so who sent you to challenge me?


You still pedal shit, I got more rides than Great Adventure
You're still trying to sell your weak music, while I have more hits than the Great Adventure theme park.


Biggie, (How are you gonna do it?)
People are wondering how I'm going to stay on top.


Kick in the door, waving the four-four
I'm barging in with my gun drawn and ready to take over.


All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more
Everyone is scared for their life and begging not to get hurt.


On ya mark, get set, when I spark, ya wet
When I shoot, you're going to get wet from your own blood.


Look how dark it get when you're marked for death
Your outlook on life gets bleak when someone wants you dead.


Should I start your breath or should I let you die
I'm considering putting an end to your life or letting you suffer.


In fear you start to cry, ask why
You're so scared that you start crying and asking why this is happening to you.


Lyrically I'm worshiped, don't front, the word sick
People idolize my rap skills, so don't pretend like you don't know how good I am.


You cursed it, but rehearsed it
You tried to badmouth me, but I know you've been practicing my lines.


I drop unexpectedly like bird shit
I come out of nowhere like bird droppings falling from the sky.


You herbs get stuck quickly for royalties and show money
You weak rappers are only in it for the money, and you get stuck as one-hit wonders.


Don't forget the publishing, I punish 'em, I'm done with them
Don't forget about the money I make from songwriting, and I'm done with these weak rappers.


Son, I'm surprised you run with them
I'm surprised you associate with these losers who don't have any talent.


I think they got cum in them 'cause they nothing but dicks
I think they're all talk and no action, and just full of themselves.


Trying to blow up like nitro and dynamite sticks
They're trying to become famous quickly, like explosives that are ready to blow up.


Mad I smoke hydro, rock diamonds that's sick
You're jealous that I smoke high-quality weed and wear expensive diamond jewelry.


Got paid off my flow, rhyme with my own clique
I've made lots of money from my flow and rap with my close friends.


Take trips to Cairo, laying with your bitch
I take trips to exotic places and have sex with your girlfriend.


I know you praying you was rich, fucking prick
You're praying to become rich like me, but you're still a jerk.


This goes out for those that choose to use
This message is for everyone who wants to disrespect me.


Disrespectful views on the King of N-Y
People who try to disrespect me, the King of New York, will face serious consequences.


Fuck that, why try, throw bleach in your eye
I don't care about your attempts to challenge me, and I'd even throw bleach in your eyes to prove it.


Now ya brailling it, snatch that light shit, I'm scaling it
Now that you're blinded, I'll take advantage of you and steal your possessions.


Conscious of ya nonsense, in eighty-eight
I'm aware of your disrespectful comments from years ago in 1988.


Sold more powder than Johnson and Johnson
I used to sell more cocaine than the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson.


Tote steel like Bronson, "Vigilante"
I carry a gun like the actor Charles Bronson from his "Vigilante" films.


You wanna get on son, you need to ask me
If you want to challenge me, you better ask for my permission first.


Ain't no other kings in this rap thing
No one else is on my level in the rap industry.


They siblings, nothing but my children
All the other rappers are like my children, and they're not at the same level as me.


One shot they disappearin'
One bullet from me, and they're gone forever.


It's ill when MC's used to be on cruddy shit
It's crazy how rappers used to be involved in bad things back in the day.


Took home Ready to Die, listened, studied shit
But now, they listen to my album "Ready to Die" and study my music.


Now they on some money shit, successful out the blue
They're now successful, but it seems to have come out of nowhere and only because of money.


They light weight, fragile, my nine milli
They're not on my level, and my gun could take them out with ease.


Make the whites shake, that's why my money never funny
I make the white people who control the music industry nervous, which is why I'm always making money.


And you still recouping, stupid
And you're still trying to make it big, but you're not smart enough to get ahead.




Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, JAY HAWKINS, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, Christopher Martin

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@RayanOfficial1

[Intro - The Notorious B.I.G.]
Biggie
This goes out to you
This goes out to you, and you, and you, and you
This goes out to you
This goes out to you
This goes out to you, and you, and you

[Verse 1]
Uhh, your reign on the top was short like leprechauns
As I crush so-called willies, thugs, and rapper-dons (Ugh)
Get in that ass quick, fast like Ramadan
It's that rap phenomenon Don Dada, fuck Poppa
You got to call me Francis M.H
White, intake light tokes, tote iron
Was told in shootouts, stay low and keep firin'
Keep extra clips for extra shit, who's next to
Flip on that cat with that grip on rap?
The most shady, (Tell Em!) Frankie baby
Ain't no telling where
I may be, may see me in D.C
At Howard Homecoming with my man Capone, dumbing
Fucking something, you should know my steelo
Went from ten Gs for blow to thirty Gs a show
To orgies with hoes I never seen before
So, Jesus, get off the Notorious'
Penis before I squeeze and bust
If the beef between us, we can settle it with the chrome
And metal shit, I make it hot like a kettle get
You're delicate, you better get - who sent ya?
You still pedal shit, I got more rides than "Great Adventure"
Biggie ("How are you gonna do it?")

[Chorus]
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more (Biggie)
Kick in the door, waving the four-four (uh-huh)
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more (Ugh, uh-huh)

[Verse 2]
On ya mark, get set, when I spark, ya wet
Look how dark it get when you're marked for death (Ugh)
Should I start your breath or should I let you die
In fear you start to cry, ask why, lyrically
I'm worshiped, don't front, the word sick
You cursed it, but rehearsed it
I drop unexpectedly like bird shit, you herbs get
Stuck quickly for royalties and show money
Don't forget the publishing, I punish 'em, I'm done with them
Son, I'm surprised you run with them, I think they got
Cum in them 'cause they nothing but dicks
Trying to blow up like nitro and dynamite sticks
Mad I smoke hydro, rock diamonds that's sick
Got paid off my flow, rhyme with my own clique
Take trips to Cairo, laying with your bitch
I know you praying you was rich, fucking prick, when I see ya I'ma

[Chorus]
Kick in the door, waving the four-four (uh-huh)
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more (uh, uh, uh)
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more (Biggie)
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

[Verse 3]
This goes out for those that choose to use
Disrespectful views on the King of N-Y
Fuck that, why try, throw bleach in your eye
Now ya brailling it, snatch that light shit, I'm scaling it
Conscious of ya nonsense, in '88
Sold more powder than Johnson and Johnson
Tote steel like Bronson, Vigilante
You wanna get on, son, you need to ask me
Ain't no other kings in this rap thing, they siblings
Nothing but my children, one shot they disappearing
It's ill when MC's used to be on cruddy shit
Took home Ready to Die, listened, studied shit
Now they on some money shit, successful out the blue
They light weight, fragili, my nine milli
Make the whites shake, that's why my money never funny
And you still recouping, stupid stupid stupid stupid...



@jasonsavage3818

His flows are unbeatable
Stay by yourself best be watching over shoulder
Strap yourself like a little stripper
Going to wave my 44

Youtube friendly Big Poppa Bad Boys
Hearing an echo, Please Big Poppa D
Don't hit us again
Going to do a one cruise in a car

Join us in the desert
Where the cacti lie
Lay you like a bed of flowers
Bad Boys State Puff Marshmallow Man

JPS#1 Undefeatable



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@robertblackmore703

That flow, this beatโ€ฆ untouchable. Still crushes almost 30 years later.

@aniken6877

Thatโ€™s why black pink stole it sorta kinda not really.

@bobbyjohnson4578

Like You Said #Untouchable

@joeturner9280

30 years ? Try 80 years. Screaming Jay Hawkins - put a spell on you.

@Q.i.x.

Damn right

@ramsanodiya5454

@Aniken not stolen, these things are copyrighted. You have to buy it or pay very heavy sum as a penalty and compensation plus reputation of your organization.

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@n8iveson997

"I DROP UNEXPECTEDLY LIKE BIRD SHIT" ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ love that line

@Green.bird.blue.flower

Like 2 dix n no bitch, find yourself in serious shit
Lyrical genius #1 plus every other aspect ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’”

@MykailChannel77

When i heard him say that i said "DAMN!"

@soulsaproductions2024

The other line that killed me is "sold more powder than Johnson & Johnson" ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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