Bad Boy
Barrington Levy Lyrics


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(Shyne)
Now tell me who want to fuck with us?
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
I bang - and let your fuckin brains hang, snitches
Fuck all them able bitches with riches
who carry 22's, up in they hosiery
A black teller when my father bust and unloaded me
Think he just finished sniffin a ki, and dippin the D's
Don't hate me, hate Nicky Barnes for hittin my moms
Letting the condom pop, nigga I was born in the drop
Coke boil in the pot, shake the Feds
and bust shots at them street cops
Fuck yo' point is? My point is double fours at your fuckin jaws
Pointed, hollow point shit
Four-point-six, need I say more?
Or do you get the point bitch? C'mon

What type of nigga slang and bang in the streets? (Bad Boyz)
What type of nigga stay in the Trump for weeks? (Bad Boyz)
What type of nigga fly Bentley Coupes? (Bad Boyz)
Aim for the sky, cop the shit then shoot ..

(Shyne)
Minks draggin on the floor - bangin on your whore
Suckin the croissant just examine it for flaws
Pour the Cristal on the way to trial, RICO law
got a nigga head hurtin squirtin til they pull the curtain
Let the money drip dry, hundred dollar bills
wipe the tears from my eyes, no love
Fuck y'all niggaz, hope you die a slow death
as I coke-test and see the lawyers talk of protest
Can't fuck with you weak rap niggaz, witcha gay raps
Runnin 'round talkin this and talkin that
See me in the streets, tried to give me dap
Andrew Cunanan ass niggaz
My two cannons blast niggaz, ass niggaz
Got me fucked up in the game, get your shirt stained
Keep your five mics nigga, give me the 'caine
Do the shit to clean my money dummies, gleamed the wrist out
Cop the pist-al, nigga, talk shit now, uh

What type of nigga slang and bang in the streets? (Bad Boyz)
What type of nigga stay in the Trump for weeks? (Bad Boyz)
What type of nigga fly Bentley Coupes? (Bad Boyz)
Aim for the sky, cop the shit then shoot ..

(Shyne)
Bling bling, it's a Bad Boy thing
Bullets heat-seekin, streep sweepin, with an evil grin
Watch you die, one love, one life, one Shyne
Y'all niggaz ain't sayin nothin, like a mime
Every line, I live it, I write it with a pencil so niggaz die
of lead poison if they bite it, hate it but recite it
It's a G thang, me and Puff in St. Bart's set it off
Bitches walkin topless with G-strings, menage'
Bust shots at your crew, another charge
As the gulf stream fly through the fog
Make ya popular
Pockets filled with more high notes than the opera
Franklins on top of the - Jacksons
My nigga Ty leave you tired
Bad Boy, repsect it or die, coward

What type of nigga slang and bang in the streets? (Bad Boyz)
What type of nigga stay in the Trump for weeks? (Bad Boyz)
What type of nigga fly Bentley Coupes? (Bad Boyz)
Aim for the sky, cop the shit then shoot ..

What type of nigga slang and bang in the streets? (Bad Boyz)
What type of nigga stay in the Trump for weeks? (Bad Boyz)
What type of nigga fly Bentley Coupes? (Bad Boyz)
Aim for the sky, cop the shit then shoot ..





(Barrington Levy chatting patois to fade)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bad Boy by Barrington Levy and Shyne tell the story of a dangerous and ruthless gangster who is unafraid to use violence to get what he wants. Shyne raps about his life on the streets, and the struggles he faced growing up. He mentions his father's drug addiction and his mother's relationship with Nicky Barnes, a notorious drug kingpin. He boasts about his criminal activities, including drug dealing and shooting at police officers. He also criticizes other rappers who he deems "weak" and "gay."


Throughout the song, Shyne emphasizes the importance of wealth and material possessions. He raps about flying in private jets, staying in expensive hotels, and driving Bentley coupes. He also talks about the luxury items he can afford, such as mink coats and bottles of Cristal champagne. Despite his wealth, he still feels the need to engage in criminal activities and violence, as a way of asserting his power and dominance.


Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of urban America, where poverty and violence are endemic, and the only way to survive is through illegal means. It's a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by many inner-city residents, and the social and economic factors that contribute to the cycle of poverty and crime.


Line by Line Meaning

Now tell me who want to fuck with us?
Who dares to challenge and confront us?


Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
A phrase indicating the inevitability of death and that we all return to the earth.


I bang - and let your fuckin brains hang, snitches
I shoot and leave your brains exposed if you are a snitch.


Fuck all them able bitches with riches
I don't care for wealthy women who believe they can do anything.


who carry 22's, up in they hosiery
Those ladies who stash guns in their hosiery.


A black teller when my father bust and unloaded me
My father must have used coke before I was born, and I develop an addiction because of that.


Think he just finished sniffin a ki, and dippin the D's
I reckon he was snorting a kilo of coke and dipping some drugs when I was conceived.


Don't hate me, hate Nicky Barnes for hittin my moms
Don't blame me, blame Nicky Barnes for impregnating my mother.


Letting the condom pop, nigga I was born in the drop
The condom ruptured, and I was born in a car.


Coke boil in the pot, shake the Feds and bust shots at them street cops
I dealt drugs at home, escaped law enforcers, and shot at street cops.


Fuck yo' point is? My point is double fours at your fuckin jaws Pointed, hollow point shit Four-point-six, need I say more?
Don't waste your time, I am loading my loaded 44's to shoot you. I have hollow-point bullets, and my firearm is a four-point-six millimeter, no further questions.


Or do you get the point bitch? C'mon
Do you understand what I mean?


What type of nigga slang and bang in the streets? (Bad Boyz)
What kind of people use slangs and commit violent crimes in the streets?


What type of nigga stay in the Trump for weeks? (Bad Boyz)
What type of person occupies the Trump Hotel for several weeks?


What type of nigga fly Bentley Coupes? (Bad Boyz)
What type of person drives Bentley Coupes?


Aim for the sky, cop the shit then shoot ..
Dream big, buy what you want, and use it to commit violent crimes.


Bling bling, it's a Bad Boy thing
Flashy jewelry, it's a Bad Boy brand


Bullets heat-seekin, streep sweepin, with an evil grin
Bullets that follow the heat and sweep the streets, all while with an evil smile.


Watch you die, one love, one life, one Shyne
Watch you (enemies) perish, love and life belong to me, Shyne, only.


Y'all niggaz ain't sayin nothin, like a mime
You guys aren't saying anything meaningful, just like a mime.


Every line, I live it, I write it with a pencil so niggaz die of lead poison if they bite it, hate it but recite it
Every lyric, I experience it, write it with a pencil, and it can lead singer to death if anyone copies it. You may hate it, but you still repeat it.


Pockets filled with more high notes than the opera Franklins on top of the - Jacksons My nigga Ty leave you tired Bad Boy, respect it or die, coward
My pockets are overflowing with high-value bills, more than the opera, even on a $100 US bill that features the portrait of Benjamin Franklin or Andrew Jackson. Ty will knock you out. In summary, respect Bad Boy, or you'll pay the price.




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