I'm The Hardest
Big Ed Lyrics


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[big ed]

I am the hardest

N***a on wax, big ed back (assass' on)
No limit soldier retracts, I got my blast on
Hard to the bone, military minded n***a
We started this s**t, must I remind you n****s
So I'm going all out, Moth*****k the fall out
I'll blow the wall on these hundred round drums
And the I haul out, won't stop, can't stop,
Before I stop, you drop, get retarted

I am the hardest

One on stage, bust with a rage,
I keep the crowd bucked like a gauge, hyper's my trade
I give the crowd rowdy hooks, associated with crooks
Dance floor filled with jabbing right hooks
I get the crowd shook, and they don't wanna dance no mo'
Cause all my thug n****s fighting on the floor
Throw you set up, I'm not the tightest or most lyrical artist
But -

I am the hardest

Chorus:

N***a what you want? S**t you ride on your enemies
Hooks that make 'em bleed, for all my n****s that's on the streets
I won't stop this how I eat, so f**k all y'all who question me
Bust hardcore rhymes over harcore beats

I am the hardest

Rapper, point blank period
Player you could run up and make this whole thing serious
Mess around and get me furious
Oh you'se the hardest, I can believe that I'm hearing this
Just because you sold more units don't make you harder
It just means your record executes were alittle bit smarter
Boy you better get up out the quarter

I am the hardest

One with the mic, I'm not the tightest, that's mystikal
But I get this m**********r physical
Go to dallas, chi-town, indy, a-t-l
St. Louis in the streets they know me well
In orlando I got 'em taking it to the trunk
On this album i'ma give 'em all what they want
Full blown funk, and yo big l, run that s**t let's get it started

I am the hardest

Chorus:

N***a what you want? S**t you ride on your enemies
Hooks that make 'em bleed, for all my n****s that's on the streets
I won't stop this how I eat, so f**k all y'all who question me
Bust hardcore rhymes over harcore beats

I am the hardest

Soldier in this war, this game we call rap
Kick the door in with 10 straps, explosive habits
Must I relate back to pimps, hustlers, gangstas and macks
I keep gats and I bust 'em just like that *guns fires*
Hoes sweatin' out they perm, they got 'fro backs
See i'ma throw back with other switch styles to the keep the floor packed
f**k you haters i'ma get mine regardless





I am the hardest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Ed's song "I'm The Hardest" are a proclamation of his dominance in the rap world. He asserts himself as the hardest rapper on wax, and as a no-limit soldier retracting with his blast on, he's willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his status. Big Ed reminds his listeners that he's a military-minded individual, a founder of the game, and he's not afraid to go all out. He's got a hundred round drum that he's willing to use if necessary, demonstrating his ferocity on stage with his hyper trade. He acknowledges that he's not the most lyrical artist or the tightest, but he's the hardest, and that he'll continue to bust hardcore rhymes over hardcore beats for all his listeners.


Big Ed is also critical of those who challenge his position. He states that just because someone has sold more units doesn't make them any harder; it just means their record executives were more intelligent. Big Ed is the point-blank period rapper; players can run up and make the situation serious, but they don't want to mess around and make him furious. He's a soldier in this rap game, kicking the door in with ten straps and explosive habits.


Overall, "I'm The Hardest" serves as a reminder of Big Ed's dominance in the rap game. He asserts himself as an individual not to be trifled with, and his lyrics remind his listeners that he's willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his position.


Line by Line Meaning

I am the hardest
Big Ed is claiming that he is the toughest and most skilled rapper.


N***a on wax, big ed back (assass' on)
Big Ed is back in the rap game and he is ready to take on all other artists.


No limit soldier retracts, I got my blast on
Big Ed represents the No Limit soldiers and he is armed and dangerous.


Hard to the bone, military minded n***a
Big Ed is a tough and disciplined person who has a military background.


We started this s**t, must I remind you n****s
He is reminding people that the No Limit soldiers started the rap genre.


So I'm going all out, Moth*****k the fall out
He will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if there are negative consequences.


I'll blow the wall on these hundred round drums
Big Ed will use his guns to blow up anything in his way.


And then I haul out, won't stop, can't stop, before I stop, you drop, get retarted
He won't back down until his opponents are defeated or dead.


One on stage, bust with a rage, I keep the crowd bucked like a gauge, hyper's my trade
Big Ed is a dynamic performer who excites the audience with his high-energy stage presence.


I give the crowd rowdy hooks, associated with crooks
He writes songs that are popular with criminals and outcasts.


Dance floor filled with jabbing right hooks
The dance floor is full of fights as people try to prove themselves to be the toughest.


I get the crowd shook, and they don't wanna dance no mo'
Big Ed's violent and aggressive music intimidates the audience.


Cause all my thug n****s fighting on the floor
His fans are all gangsters and they are constantly fighting each other.


Throw you set up, I'm not the tightest or most lyrical artist
He is admitting that he may not be the most skilled rapper.


But - I am the hardest
However, he still claims to be the toughest rapper.


N***a what you want? S**t you ride on your enemies
He challenges his enemies to come at him with their best attempts to stop him.


Hooks that make 'em bleed, for all my n****s that's on the streets
He writes songs that appeal to his fans who are living on the streets.


I won't stop this how I eat, so f**k all y'all who question me
He won't back down from his career because it is how he makes his money. He doesn't care about others who doubt him.


Bust hardcore rhymes over harcore beats
He writes aggressive and violent lyrics to match his intense and harsh beats.


Rapper, point blank period
He is a rapper and he says this statement with finality or emphasis.


Player you could run up and make this whole thing serious
He warns his opponents that they could turn his rap career into something very violent and dangerous.


Mess around and get me furious
He will become very angry and aggressive if someone messes with him.


Oh you'se the hardest, I can believe that I'm hearing this
He sarcastically acknowledges that others may think they are the toughest rapper.


Just because you sold more units don't make you harder
He thinks that success in sales doesn't necessarily make someone a tougher rapper.


It just means your record executes were alittle bit smarter
He acknowledges that someone's success in sales may actually be based on strategic marketing rather than their actual talent.


Boy you better get up out the quarter
He tells others to stay out of his neighborhood or they will get hurt.


One with the mic, I'm not the tightest, that's mystikal
He acknowledges that Mystikal might be a more skilled rapper than him.


But I get this m**********r physical
However, he is still able to use his physicality and aggression to intimidate others.


Go to dallas, chi-town, indy, a-t-l
He has fans and is known in various cities across the United States.


St. Louis in the streets they know me well
He is well-known and respected in his hometown of St. Louis.


In orlando I got 'em taking it to the trunk
His music is so popular that people in Orlando are playing it very loudly in their car trunks.


On this album i'ma give 'em all what they want
He is determined to give his fans what they want on his new album.


Full blown funk, and yo big l, run that s**t let's get it started
He requests that the DJ play his song so that the party can get started with his aggressive and energetic music.


Soldier in this war, this game we call rap
He sees himself as a soldier fighting to win in the rap game.


Kick the door in with 10 straps, explosive habits
He is very aggressive and has weapons to back up his threats and aggression.


Must I relate back to pimps, hustlers, gangstas and macks
He connects his music to various criminal and shady groups.


I keep gats and I bust 'em just like that *guns fires*
He owns guns and will use them without hesitation.


Hoes sweatin' out they perm, they got 'fro backs
Women are getting very nervous and frightened in his presence.


See i'ma throw back with other switch styles to the keep the floor packed
He mixes in different types of music to keep the audience engaged and dancing.


f**k you haters i'ma get mine regardless
He doesn't care about people who discourage him or his music. He will continue to succeed regardless of what others think.




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