hypnotize
B.I.G. Lyrics

Uh, uh, uh, c'mon
Biggie starts the song by making sounds indicating he is hyped up, encouraging listeners to join in.

Hah, sicka than your average
Biggie brags that he’s better than the rest, both lyrically and in general.

Poppa twist cabbage off instinct
He’s so good that he can freestyle and make it sound easy.

niggas don't think shit stink, pink gators,
Some people are blinded by Biggie’s success, spending money on flashy, pink alligator shoes.

my Detroit players
Biggie’s crew, who come from Detroit, are all stars in their own right.

Timbs for my hooligans in Brooklyn
His Brooklyn friends are rowdy and tough, so they wear Timberland boots.

Dead right, if the head right, Biggie there ery'night
As long as the woman is good in bed, Biggie is always down to hang out and have fun.

Poppa been smooth since days of Underroos
Biggie has always been cool and suave, even as a little kid.

Never lose, never choose to, bruise crews who
He never backs down from a fight, hurting opponents.

Do something to us, talk go through us
People can say whatever they want about Biggie and his crew, but their words don’t affect them.

Girls walk to us, wanna do us, screw us
Women are attracted to Biggie and his crew, and they have sexual encounters often.

Who us? Yeah, Poppa and Puff (hehehe)
Biggie and his producer, Puff Daddy, are a dynamic duo who always make hit songs together.

Close like Starsky and Hutch, stick the clutch
Their bond is strong, like the friendship between TV cops Starsky and Hutch. Biggie mentions “stick the clutch” as an action which is unclear in meaning, but may refer to a pursuit tactic in a car chase.

Dare I squeeze three at your cherry M-3 (Take that, take that, take that, haha!)
Biggie threatens to shoot at someone’s nice, red M-3 car, firing three shots and laughing.

Bang every MC easily, busily
Biggie can easily take down any other MC who tries to compete with him, because he’s so busy with work and hustling.

Recently niggas frontin ain't sayin' nuttin' (nope) so I just
Some people are acting tough but not doing anything, so Biggie decides to speak his mind instead.

Speak my piece, (c'mon) keep my piece
He will say what he wants, and also keep his gun with him for protection.

Cubans with the Jesus piece (thank you God), with my peeps
Biggie and his crew wear expensive, gold chains with crosses and diamonds on them, thanks to God’s blessing, and they are together as a group.

Packin', askin' who want it, you got it nigga flaunt it
Biggie is always armed, asking who wants to start something with him. Those who do, will get it.

That Brooklyn bullshit, we on it
They are always into whatever is happening in Brooklyn, sometimes referred to as “bullshit”.

Biggie Biggie Biggie can't you see
The chorus begins, with a woman calling out to Biggie, hypnotized by his persona.

Sometimes your words just hypnotize me
She explains that his words, music and charisma are powerful, and hypnotize her in a special way.

And I just love your flashy ways
She loves his glamor and the way he shows off, but may also be sudduced by his voice and lyrics.

Guess that's why they broke, and you're so paid (uh)
Other rappers don't have Biggie’s success or wealth, because he's on another level entirely.

I put hoes in NY onto DKNY (uh-huh)
Biggie is cool and classy enough to make women want to wear designer clothing brands like DKNY.

Miami, D.C. prefer Versace (that's right)
Women from other cities like Miami and DC would rather wear Versace than DKNY, which adds to their beauty and elegance.

All Philly hoes, dough and Moschino (c'mon)
Women from Philly wear a lot of Moschino, and they are always looking for money and opportunities.

Every cutie wit a booty bought a Coogi (hah!)
Biggie mentions that many girls are fans of the Coogi clothing brand, especially if they have nice curves.

Now who's the real dookie, meanin' who's really the shit
He asks, rhetorically, who is the best and most admired rapper.

Them niggas ride dicks, Frank White push the sticks
Other rappers are followers who copy what's popular, but Biggie leads the way, like Frank White (his alter-ego) drives the car.

On the Lexus, LX, four and a half
Biggie mentions driving a fancy car, the powerful Lexus LX 450 model with a V8 engine.

Bulletproof glass tints if I want some ass
He says that, if he wants to get intimate with a woman, he can make sure the car is outfitted with tinted windows that won’t break, even if shot at with a bullet.

Gon' blast squeeze first ask questions last
Biggie is always ready for a fight, firing first and asking questions later.

That's how most of these so-called gangsters pass
Many rappers or posers who claim to be gangsters are weak and end up getting killed.

At last, a nigga rappin' bout blunts and broads,
Recently it’s become popular for rappers to talk about smoking marijuana and having sex with women.

Tits and bras, menage-a-tois, sex in expensive cars
He name-checks these taboo sexual topics, which he talks about freely.

I still leave you on the pavement
He emphasizes that he is still the top rapper, and he can make other rappers or haters hit the pavement, meaning fall down or get knocked out.

Condo paid for, no car payment
He boasts that he owns his own apartment, and that he doesn't have to make payments on his car or the condo.

At my arraignment, note for the plantiff
He refers to the pre-trial hearing of his upcoming court case, and is unafraid of the plaintiff, or the opposing party.

Your daughter's tied up in a Brooklyn basement (shhh)
He threatens people, saying that things could get violent if not resolved peacefully. He mentions daughters perhaps to be ironic, a severe threat to be played off as a secret.

Face it, not guilty, that's how I stay filthy (not guilty)
He believes he's done nothing wrong and will not be found guilty, which allows him to continue making money.

Richer than Richie, till you niggas come and get me
He thinks that he is richer than Richie Rich, a cartoon character with abundant wealth. But he knows that other rappers and haters will try to stop him and take his riches, putting him at risk.

I can fill ya wit' real millionaire shit (I can fill ya)
He can teach people about what it’s really like to be a millionaire, explaining that it’s not just about glitz and glam.

Escargot, my car go, one sixty, swiftly
He has expensive tastes, eating the French dish escargot, and driving 160 miles per hour in his car, which moves fast and easily.

Wreck it buy a new one
He is so wealthy that he doesn't worry about damaging his car; he can always buy a new one instead.

Your crew run run run, your crew run run
Biggie taunts opposing crews, telling them to run away or get left behind.

I know you sick of this, name brand nigga wit'
Other rappers may be tired of hearing about Biggie’s success, which has made him a “name brand” (a popular and recognizable brand name) rapper.

Flows girls say he's sweet like licorice
Women are drawn to him and say he’s sweet, perhaps because he has a smooth and alluring voice, or because he talks about sex so freely.

So get with this nigga, it's easy
He tells women it’s easy to get with him and have sex, because he’s so irresistible.

Girlfriend here's a pen, call me round ten
He flirts with a woman, giving her his phone number and telling her to call him later.

Come through, have sex on rugs that's Persian (that's right)
He invites her over to his place, where they can have sex on an expensive, Persian rug.

Come up to your job, hit you while you workin' (uh) for certain,
He outlines his plan to stalk her at her job, then have sex with her during work hours. The phrase “for certain” means he is confident he will succeed in seducing her.

Poppa freakin', not speakin'
While having sex, Biggie won’t speak or hold a conversation, because he thinks that his actions speak louder than words.

Leave that ass leakin, like rapper demo
He threatens to make the sex rough and painful, “leaking” her rectum (or possibly causing other harm), like a poor-quality music demo.

Tell them hoe, take they clothes off slowly
He instructs her to strip slowly and sexily.

Hit 'em wit' the force like Obe, dick black like Toby (Obe, Toby)
He threatens other rappers with physical violence, and describes his penis as large and black, like characters Obe and Toby from the movie “Roots”.

Watch me roam like Gobe, lucky they don't owe me
He says he is always on the move, like Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan explorer known for his extensive travels. Other people are lucky they don’t owe him any money, as he might come and collect by force.

Where the safe show me, homey (say what, homey)
He threatens a friend or associate, asking them to reveal where they keep their hidden money or valuables, using “homey” as a more casual, yet still threatening, term.

Sometimes your words just hypnotize me (hip to)
The song ends with the chorus, with Biggie once again telling the woman that her words seduce and enchant him.

Guess that's why they broke, and you're so paid
He repeats the line about why other rappers aren't successful like he is, because he is so talented and charming.