Gimme the Loot
B.I.G Lyrics


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Yeah, mothafuckas better know
I'm a bad bad bad
Lock your windows, close your doors
Biggie Smalls

My man Inf left a TEC and a 9 at my crib
Turned his self in, he had to do a bid
A 1-to-3, he be home the end of '93
I'm ready to get this paper, G: you with me?

Motherfucking right, my pockets looking kinda tight
And I'm stressed
Yo, Biggie let me get the vest

No need for that, just grab the fucking gat
The first pocket that's fat, the TEC is to his back
Word is bond, I'ma smoke him, yo, don't fake no moves (what?)
Treat it like boxing, stick and move, stick and move

Nigga, you ain't got to explain shit
I've been robbing motherfuckas since the slave ships
With the same clip and the same .45
Two point blank, a motherfucker sure to die
That's my word, nigga even try to bogart
Have his mother singing, "it's so hard"

Yes, love, love your fucking attitude
Because the nigga play pussy, that's the nigga that's getting screwed
And bruised up from the pistol whipping
Welts on the neck from the necklace stripping
Then I'm dipping up the block and I'm robbing bitches too
Up the herringbones and bamboos
I wouldn't give a fuck if you're pregnant
Give me the baby rings and the #1 Mom pendant

I'm slamming niggas like Shaquille, shit is real
When it's time to eat a meal, I rob and steal
'Cause mom dukes ain't giving me shit
So for the bread and butter I leave niggas in the gutter
Huh, word to mother, I'm dangerous
Crazier than a bag of fucking angel dust
When I bust my gat, mothafuckas take dirt naps
I'm all that, and a dime sack, where the paper at?

When he's sticking you and taking all of your money

Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
(What's mines is mines and what's yours is mine)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
(What's mines is mines and what's yours is mine)

Big up, big up, it's a stick up, stick up
And I'm shooting niggas quick if ya hiccup
Don't let me fill my clip up in ya back and headpiece
The opposite of peace, sending mom duke a wreath
You're talking to the robbery expert
Step into your wake with your blood on my shirt
Don't be a jerk and get smoked over being resistant
'Cause when I lick shots, them shits is persistent

Goodness gracious, the papers!
Where the cash at? Where the stash at?
Nigga pass that
Before you get your grave dug from the main thug .357 slug
And my nigga Biggie got a itchy one grip

One in the chamber, thirty-two in the clip
Motherfuckas better strip, (yeah nigga, peel)
Before you find out how blue steel feel

From the Beretta, putting all the holes in ya sweater
The money-getter, motherfuckas don't know better
Rolex watches and colorful Swatches
I'm digging in pockets, motherfuckas can't stop it

Man niggas come through I'm taking high school rings too
Bitches get strangled for their earrings and bangles
And when I rock her and drop her, I'm taking her doorknockers
And if she's resistant, blakka, blakka, blakka

So go get your man bitch, he can get robbed too

Tell him Biggie took it, what the fuck he gonna do?
Man I hope apologetic or I'm a have to set it
And if I set it, the cocksucker won't forget it

Hey bitch, hey bitch, gimme your money bitch (when he's sticking you and taking all your money)

Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
(What's mines is mines and what's yours is mine)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
(What's mines is mines and what's yours is mine)

Man listen, all this walking is hurting my feet
Ooh money looks sweet

Where?

In the Isuzu jeep

Man, I throw him in the fiend you grab the fucking cream
And if he start to scream, bom bom, have a nice dream
Hold up, he got a fucking bitch in the car
Fur coats and diamonds, she think she a superstar

Ooh Biggie let me jack her, I'll kick her in the back
Hit her with the gat

Yo chill shorty, let me do that
Just get the fucking car keys and cruise up the block
The bitch act shocked getting shot on the spot

Oh shit the cops

Be cool, fool
They ain't gonna roll up, all they want is fucking doughnuts

So why the fuck he keep looking?

I guess to get his life tooken
I just came home, ain't trying to see central booking
Oh shit, now he looking in my face
You better haul ass cause I ain't with no fucking chase
So lace up your boots, 'cause I'm about to shoot
A true motherfucka going out for the loot





Take that motherfuckers

Overall Meaning

Gimme the Loot by The Notorious B.I.G is a song about the pursuit of money and riches through criminal activities. The song is a conversation between Biggie and his friend G, who is ready to assist him in robbing people for money. They discuss using guns to achieve their goal, with Biggie preferring to use a Tec and G insisting on using a 9. Throughout the song, Biggie raps with an air of confidence, highlighting his extensive experience in the criminal world. He makes it clear that he has no qualms about hurting people who get in his way or those who refuse to give up the money.


In the second verse, Biggie goes into great detail about the tactics he uses during a robbery. He talks about robbing people, taking their jewelry and pocketing their cash, even if it means killing someone. He insists on using his weapon violently, which he considers as an art in its own right. Biggie feels that his actions are justified as he states that he has been robbing people since the slave ships. The song creates an image of Biggie as a character who is fearless and streetwise and will do whatever it takes to get ahead. It is a window into the harsh, dangerous world of gangster life, where morality and ethics have no significant place.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, mothafuckas better know
It's important for everyone to understand


I'm a bad bad bad
I have a dangerous reputation


Lock your windows, close your doors
Secure your surroundings to protect yourself


Biggie Smalls
That's who I am, Biggie Smalls


My man Inf left a TEC and a 9 at my crib
My friend Inf left me a gun at my place


Turned his self in, he had to do a bid
He surrendered himself and is serving a prison sentence


A 1-to-3, he be home the end of '93
He'll be released by the end of 1993 after serving 1 to 3 years


I'm ready to get this paper, G: you with me?
I'm prepared to make money, are you ready to join me?


Motherfucking right, my pockets looking kinda tight
Absolutely, I'm low on cash right now


And I'm stressed
It's causing me anxiety


Yo, Biggie let me get the vest
Biggie, can I borrow the bulletproof vest?


No need for that, just grab the fucking gat
Don't worry about the vest, just take the gun


The first pocket that's fat, the TEC is to his back
When you see someone with a bulging pocket, approach them from behind with the gun


Word is bond, I'ma smoke him, yo, don't fake no moves (what?)
I promise, I will shoot him, so don't make any sudden or false actions


Treat it like boxing, stick and move, stick and move
Approach it like a boxing match, quickly strike and evade


Nigga, you ain't got to explain shit
You don't need to justify anything to me


I've been robbing motherfuckas since the slave ships
I've been stealing from people for a long time


With the same clip and the same .45
Using the same gun and ammunition


Two point blank, a motherfucker sure to die
Two shots fired from close range will surely kill someone


That's my word, nigga even try to bogart
I promise, if someone attempts to dominate or take control


Have his mother singing, "it's so hard"
His mother will mourn his death


Yes, love, love your fucking attitude
I appreciate your aggressive attitude


Because the nigga play pussy, that's the nigga that's getting screwed
If someone acts weak, they'll be taken advantage of


And bruised up from the pistol whipping
They'll be physically harmed from being hit with the gun


Welts on the neck from the necklace stripping
They'll have marks on their neck from forcefully removing their necklace


Then I'm dipping up the block and I'm robbing bitches too
I'll quickly flee the area and also steal from women


Up the herringbones and bamboos
Taking valuable jewelry like herringbone and bamboo chains


I wouldn't give a fuck if you're pregnant
I don't care if you're pregnant


Give me the baby rings and the #1 Mom pendant
Hand over the rings for the baby and the pendant for the best mom


I'm slamming niggas like Shaquille, shit is real
I'm physically overpowering people like Shaquille O'Neal, it's serious


When it's time to eat a meal, I rob and steal
When I need to make money, I resort to robbery and theft


'Cause mom dukes ain't giving me shit
Because my mother isn't providing me with anything


So for the bread and butter I leave niggas in the gutter
To secure my basic needs, I exploit others and leave them in a desperate state


Huh, word to mother, I'm dangerous
I swear on my mother, I'm a threat


Crazier than a bag of fucking angel dust
I'm more mentally unstable than a bag of angel dust (a powerful drug)


When I bust my gat, mothafuckas take dirt naps
When I shoot my gun, people end up dead


I'm all that, and a dime sack, where the paper at?
I'm superior and also have a small bag of drugs, but I want money


Gimme the loot, gimme the loot (I'm a bad bad bad)
Give me the money, give me the money (I'm a dangerous person)


(What's mines is mines and what's yours is mine)
I believe what is mine belongs to me, and what is yours also belongs to me


Big up, big up, it's a stick up, stick up
Shoutout, shoutout, it's a robbery, robbery


And I'm shooting niggas quick if ya hiccup
I'll shoot people immediately if they make a small mistake


Don't let me fill my clip up in ya back and headpiece
Don't make me load my gun and shoot you in the back and head


The opposite of peace, sending mom duke a wreath
Violence instead of harmony, resulting in sending a funeral wreath to my mother


You're talking to the robbery expert
You're speaking to someone highly experienced in robbery


Step into your wake with your blood on my shirt
I attend your funeral with your blood stains on my clothing


Don't be a jerk and get smoked over being resistant
Don't act tough and get killed for resisting


'Cause when I lick shots, them shits is persistent
Because when I fire my gun, the bullets keep coming without giving up


Goodness gracious, the papers!
Oh my goodness, the money!


Where the cash at? Where the stash at?
Where is the money? Where is it hidden?


Nigga pass that
Hand that over


Before you get your grave dug from the main thug .357 slug
Before I shoot you with my powerful .357 caliber bullet and bury you


And my nigga Biggie got a itchy one grip
And my friend Biggie has an itchy trigger finger


One in the chamber, thirty-two in the clip
One bullet ready to fire, thirty-two more in the magazine


Motherfuckas better strip, (yeah nigga, peel)
People should quickly remove their clothes (yes, take them off)


Before you find out how blue steel feel
Before you experience the pain of being shot


From the Beretta, putting all the holes in ya sweater
From my Beretta pistol, creating bullet holes in your sweater


The money-getter, motherfuckas don't know better
The person who acquires money, people don't understand


Rolex watches and colorful Swatches
Expensive Rolex watches and vibrant Swatch watches


I'm digging in pockets, motherfuckas can't stop it
I'm reaching into people's pockets and no one can prevent it


Man niggas come through I'm taking high school rings too
When people come by, I'll also steal their high school rings


Bitches get strangled for their earrings and bangles
Women get choked for their earrings and bracelets


And when I rock her and drop her, I'm taking her doorknockers
When I sexually assault her and then abandon her, I'll steal her door knockers (large earrings)


And if she's resistant, blakka, blakka, blakka
And if she resists, I'll shoot multiple times


So go get your man bitch, he can get robbed too
Go find your male partner, he can also be robbed


Tell him Biggie took it, what the fuck he gonna do?
Let him know that Biggie stole from him, what is he going to do about it?


Man I hope apologetic or I'm a have to set it
I hope he apologizes, or I'll have to take action


And if I set it, the cocksucker won't forget it
And if I take action, that bastard will remember it


Hey bitch, hey bitch, gimme your money bitch
Hey woman, hey woman, give me your money woman


(when he's sticking you and taking all your money)
(when he's threatening you and stealing all of your money)


Man listen, all this walking is hurting my feet
Listen, all this walking is causing me foot pain


Ooh money looks sweet
Oh, money looks enticing


Where?
Where is it?


In the Isuzu jeep
Inside the Isuzu jeep


Man, I throw him in the fiend you grab the fucking cream
I'll throw the driver out of the car, you grab the money


And if he start to scream, bom bom, have a nice dream
And if he starts screaming, I'll shoot him, have a pleasant dream


Hold up, he got a fucking bitch in the car
Wait a moment, there's a woman with him in the car


Fur coats and diamonds, she think she a superstar
She's wearing luxurious fur coats and diamonds, thinking she's a celebrity


Ooh Biggie let me jack her, I'll kick her in the back
Oh Biggie, let me rob her, I'll kick her in the back


Hit her with the gat
Shoot her with the gun


Yo chill shorty, let me do that
Hey calm down, let me handle that


Just get the fucking car keys and cruise up the block
Just take the car keys and drive away quickly


The bitch act shocked getting shot on the spot
The woman will be surprised when she gets shot immediately


Oh shit the cops
Oh no, the police


Be cool, fool
Stay calm, idiot


They ain't gonna roll up, all they want is fucking doughnuts
They won't come over, all they care about is eating doughnuts


So why the fuck he keep looking?
So why does he continue to search?


I guess to get his life tooken
I suppose he wants to risk his life


I just came home, ain't trying to see central booking
I just got released from jail, I don't want to go back


Oh shit, now he looking in my face
Oh no, now he's staring at me


You better haul ass cause I ain't with no fucking chase
You better run away because I don't want to chase you


So lace up your boots, 'cause I'm about to shoot
Prepare yourself, because I'm about to shoot


A true motherfucka going out for the loot
A real individual going out to steal


Take that motherfuckers
Take their possessions, bastards




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Trevor Smith, James Jackson, Bryan Higgins, Christopher Wallace, Osten Harvey, Malik Taylor, Fred Scruggs, Chris Martin, Kirk Jones, Tyrone Taylor, Keith Elam, Kamall Fareed, Parker Chylow, Ali Shaheed Muhammad

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@codygreen8829

I never thought a song about armed robbery would be so inspirational.

@dreamcast3607

LMFAO 😂 what a time to say that with a Rona mask on

@lindseylou2144

The tunes and how he raps is catchy, most people aren't listening

@guiandre9347

And I wonder why getting rich fast and dying young is like a ......uh.... phenomenon?!

@vinylopinion2829

Lol

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@bnp777

No human can top this man’s flow.

@austinmelbourne5085

Eminem, big l are a close second and third.

@bnp777

@@austinmelbourne5085 no human.

@jonricard

bnp777 legend

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