PRESSURE feat. MAD KOH
B.I.G. Joe Lyrics

You don't use uh, you don't use narcotics
This line implies that the artist does not use drugs or any other harmful substances.

(Do you Bob?)
The artist is being asked by someone named Bob if he uses drugs.

All that smokin' can't be safe
Smoking is considered harmful to the health and the artist is aware of it.

All real niggas can relate
This line implies that real people, especially those from the artist's community, understand the dangers of smoking.

Too much commas in the safe
The artist has a lot of money and has no place to put it.

Too much drama in the way
There are too many obstacles in the artist's life that are preventing him from achieving what he wants.

Ain't no mixers in my drink
The artist is drinking a plain beverage without adding any additional flavors or alcohol.

High in all them fifty states
The artist is famous and well-known in all 50 states of the United States of America.

Lately, I've been feelin' godly
The artist has been feeling powerful and confident lately.

I know gods don't make mistakes
The artist is aware that Gods do not make mistakes and hence, he is perfect.

All that chokin' can't be safe
The artist is aware of the fact that smoking is not safe.

Suck me off of somethin' gray
The artist is referring to smoking marijuana, which is often gray in color.

Take my mind off all the pressure
The artist smokes weed to reduce the pressure and stress in his life.

I just dropped about an eighth
The artist has consumed around an eighth of an ounce of marijuana.

How much longer can it take?
The artist is questioning how long it will take for things to get better and easier for him.

Turn a pound into some shake
The artist is referring to breaking down a pound of marijuana into smaller pieces known as shake.

And my mama ask me questions
The artist's mother is asking him questions about his life and habits.

Yeah, the shit I be seein' be actually funny
The things the artist sees and experiences are often humorous to him.

(Funny, funny)
Reinforcement of the idea that things are often funny or amusing to the artist.

Niggas always be deep when they ain't got your money
People often act like they care or are knowledgeable when they want something from you.

Vampires be siphonin' energy from ya
The artist is comparing certain people to vampires, who drain the life and energy from others.

If you a winner they want you to fall
People often wish for your downfall if you are successful or a winner.

To steal your whole summer
People will subtract time and opportunities from your life when you are least expecting it.

Somebody gotta stay, yeah
Somebody has to remain and keep the truth alive.

And somebody gotta take the truth (oh-ooh)
Someone has to take the responsibility of telling the truth whether it is favourable or not.

Yeah, I hate to be blunt but I'm blunted
The artist is referring to the state of being high or intoxicated by marijuana.

Your mind can get read like it's blushin'
People can read somebody's mind by observing their physical reactions.

It's ironic, my trunk in the front
The artist finds the situation ironic where his car's trunk is in the front instead of the back.

Guess that's why I'm always confronted with luggage
The artist always has to deal with baggage or problems due to the irony of having the trunk in front.

Bands
Referring to currency or money.

Yeah, I see through that cap like a snapback
The artist can see through someone's facade and persona with incredible ease.

Stay close to my nine like a hashtag
The artist stays close to his gun (referred to as a nine) for protection.

Girl, where your ass at?
The artist is asking where the girl's butt is or why she is not present.

Pussy so fire it came with a cash app
The person the artist is referring to has sex so good that people pay her for it through Cash App.

Ki-ki-ki-kickin' this shit right now
The artist is severely under the influence of drugs and is excessively kicking or moving around.

Drugs, kickin' in, shit, right now
The artist is feeling the full effects of the drugs he consumed and is experiencing intense emotions.

She sippin' this fifth right now
The girl the artist is referring to is drinking a small bottle of alcohol (also known as a fifth).

Might take an edible
The artist is considering taking an edible, a cannabis-infused food product.

Smokin' vegetables in high decibel
The artist is smoking cannabis, which produces smoke at a high volume or decibel level.

They get fed up and turn the federals
People often give up and involve the federal authorities when problems become too complicated.

Enemies actin' friendly
People who act friendly toward you may actually be your enemies and pose a threat.

They pretendin' to be a different identity
These people are pretending to be someone or something they are not, hiding their true intentions.

Niggas be plottin' by any means
People will do anything to plot against somebody or carry out their hidden plans.

I swear niggas the epitome, bands
The artist is convinced that people are the epitome of evil and selfishness and will do anything for money or fame.

Though sometimes I contemplate
The artist sometimes thinks deeply about his life and problems.

I've been movin' off of faith
The artist is driven and motivated by his faith or beliefs.

Take my mind off all the pressure
The artist uses drugs to relieve the pressure and stress from his life.

I just dropped about an eighth
The artist consumed around an eighth of an ounce of marijuana.

How much longer can it take?
The artist is questioning how long it will take for things to get better and easier for him.

Turn a pound into some shake
The artist is referring to breaking down a pound of marijuana into smaller pieces known as shake.

And my mama ask me questions
The artist's mother is asking him questions about his life and habits.

All that smokin' can't be safe
The artist is aware that smoking is not safe.

Safe, safe, safe, safe, safe
Repetition of the earlier line that smoking cannot be safe.

Most these niggas fake
The artist is claiming that most people are fake and not genuine.

Fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
The artist is emphasizing his claim that most people are fake.