Kenneth Doniell Moore was born in Houston, Texas on August 20, 1974, and he grew up in southeast Houston. He graduated from Yates High School in 1992 and he was a former high school football star.
As one of the founding members of the "Original Screwed Up Click," Big Moe started out in music by freestyling on DJ Screw mixtapes before being signed to Wreckshop Records. Wreckshop Records released Big Moe's debut album, City of Syrup in (2000); the title a nod to Houston's reputation for drinking codeine-laced syrup, which Moe pours from a Styrofoam cup on the album's cover. "City of Syrup" album featured the single, "Mann!", which Moe intended to be The South Side's answer to Black Rob's East Coast hit "Whoa!". A year and half later, Moe returned with his second album, Purple World in (2002). This release showcased a Who's Who of Houston vocalists and two versions of Moe's breakthrough single, "Purple Stuff." The Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory-themed video for "Purple Stuff" was played on MTV and the album ranked as high as No. 3 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Big Moe's third and last album, Moe Life, was issued in 2003, including the commercially successful single "Just a Dog." A posthumous album entitled Unfinished Business was released on March 18, 2008 via Wreckshop Records and Koch Records. In 2009 his album City Of Syrup was named number 25 on houstonpress.com's list of the 25 Best Houston Hip Hop Albums.
Moe died on October 14, 2007 at 33 years old, after suffering a heart attack one week earlier that left him in a coma.
Drank
Big Moe Lyrics
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You know I'm talkin bout, everybody here
Trying to get outta something, you know I'm saying
But we ain't perfect though, so judge me
Like you judge yourself, you know I'm saying leave me alone
[Hook: Big Moe & Mike Wislon - 2x]
Trying to leave drank alone (leave drank alone)
[Big Moe]
It's the Big Moe the Barre Baby, and I want to
Say thank you, to all my fans and friends
For helping me through, what I been through
Lately thangs been crazy, but it's all good
I'mma stay on my knees, and pray for every
Ghetto and, every hood
Nobody's perfect, not by a long shot
The problems I got, I know we all got
I never give up, when times get hard
Keep my head up, and keep my faith in God yeah
[Hook - 2x]
[Big Moe]
Big Moe ain't no role model, I'm only human
It's a shame, how the world be judging us
For thangs that, we be doing
Now I know, that I'm getting older
And it seems, the world is so much colder
And success, put stress on my shoulder
Now I'm pouring less, in my soda
Man I miss, them days of being young
Big sipping big pimping, having fun
But nobody sip more, than the Moe
When you see me flip, Moe-Yo gotta go yeah
[Hook - 2x]
[Big Moe]
Now I'm realizing, I'm about to lose
Till I woke up to bad news so sad
I had to lose my patna Screw
Big Moe just ain't sanging, what I ain't gon do
What I'mma sang about, all the things
That I know, my niggas go through
From the right, I'm just living my life
Trying to play these cards, I'm dealt with a right
We all struggle, and going through thangs
But I know, it's just growing pains
What they say, Big Moe ain't gon sip
Getting week five for dip, but I do know this
I'm slowing down, take it one day at a time
Staying on my grind, trying to get mine
Trying to leave it alone yeah, trying to leave it alone
Trying to leave it alone yeah, trying to leave it alone yeah
I'm trying, I'm trying, I'm trying, I'm trying
I'm try-i-ing, trying to leave this drank alone
[Hook - 2x]
The lyrics to Big Moe's song "Drank" address the struggle of trying to break free from addiction, specifically the addiction to purple drank, a recreational drug popular in Houston's hip-hop culture. Throughout the song, Big Moe acknowledges that nobody is perfect and that everyone has their own vices and struggles. He expresses his gratitude towards his fans and friends for supporting him through difficult times, emphasizing the importance of prayer and faith in God.
Big Moe reflects on the pressure he feels as a public figure and how the world judges him and others for their actions. He admits that he is not a role model and that he, like everyone else, is human and prone to making mistakes. As he grows older, he realizes that the world can be a harsh and cold place, and the success he has achieved has added stress to his life. He acknowledges that he used to engage in reckless behavior, particularly excessive drinking, but now he is trying to change his ways and take things one day at a time.
The song also references the loss of Big Moe's close friend and fellow Houston rapper DJ Screw, whose passing deeply affected him. This event serves as a wake-up call for Big Moe, making him realize the consequences of his actions and motivating him to make positive changes in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm talkin bout, everybody here
I'm referring to everyone present, trying to convey a message
Trying to get outta something, you know I'm saying
Attempting to escape a situation or feeling, you understand what I mean
But we ain't perfect though, so judge me
However, we are not flawless, so criticize me
Like you judge yourself, you know I'm saying leave me alone
Just like how you evaluate yourself, understand that I need to be left alone
Trying to leave drank alone (leave drank alone)
Attempting to stop consuming alcoholic drinks
I'm trying to leave drank alone (trying to leave drank alone)
I'm making an effort to abstain from drinking beverages containing alcohol
It's the Big Moe the Barre Baby, and I want to
I am Big Moe, also known as the Barre Baby, and I desire to
Say thank you, to all my fans and friends
Express gratitude to all my loyal supporters and companions
For helping me through, what I been through
Because they have aided me in overcoming the difficulties I have faced
Lately thangs been crazy, but it's all good
Recently, things have been chaotic, but everything is fine
I'mma stay on my knees, and pray for every
I will remain on my knees, offering prayers for every
Ghetto and, every hood
Impoverished neighborhoods and communities
Nobody's perfect, not by a long shot
No one is flawless, not even close
The problems I got, I know we all got
The issues I face, I know we all experience
I never give up, when times get hard
I never surrender, even during challenging times
Keep my head up, and keep my faith in God yeah
Maintain a positive mentality and continue to have faith in God, yeah
Big Moe ain't no role model, I'm only human
I, Big Moe, am not a person to be idolized; I'm just a human being
It's a shame, how the world be judging us
It's unfortunate how the world constantly judges us
For thangs that, we be doing
For the things that we do
Now I know, that I'm getting older
Now I realize that I am growing older
And it seems, the world is so much colder
And it appears that the world has become much colder
And success, put stress on my shoulder
The achievement I have attained has burdened me with stress
Now I'm pouring less, in my soda
Now I am adding less alcohol to my soda
Man I miss, them days of being young
Man, I long for the days when I was younger
Big sipping big pimping, having fun
Drinking heavily, behaving flamboyantly, and enjoying myself
But nobody sip more, than the Moe
But no one drinks more than me, Big Moe
When you see me flip, Moe-Yo gotta go yeah
When you observe me becoming intoxicated, you need to leave, yeah
Now I'm realizing, I'm about to lose
Now I am understanding that I am on the verge of losing
Till I woke up to bad news so sad
Until I woke up to tragic, disheartening news
I had to lose my patna Screw
I had to let go of my friend Screw, who passed away
Big Moe just ain't sanging, what I ain't gon do
Big Moe is simply expressing what I will not do
What I'mma sang about, all the things
What I will sing about, all the matters
That I know, my niggas go through
That I know, my friends experience
From the right, I'm just living my life
From my perspective, I am merely living my life
Trying to play these cards, I'm dealt with a right
Attempting to handle the situation I have been given correctly
We all struggle, and going through thangs
We all face challenges and experience difficulties
But I know, it's just growing pains
But I am aware that it is just the pains of growth
What they say, Big Moe ain't gon sip
What others say is that Big Moe will not drink
Getting week five for dip, but I do know this
Becoming weakened and struggling to resist, but I do know this
I'm slowing down, take it one day at a time
I am reducing my pace, focusing on each day individually
Staying on my grind, trying to get mine
Remaining dedicated to my work, attempting to achieve my goals
Trying to leave it alone yeah, trying to leave it alone
Making an effort to distance myself from it, yeah, trying to leave it alone
Trying to leave it alone yeah, trying to leave it alone yeah
Attempting to abandon it, yeah, trying to leave it alone, yeah
I'm trying, I'm trying, I'm trying, I'm trying
I'm making an attempt, I'm making an attempt, I'm making an attempt, I'm making an attempt
I'm try-i-ing, trying to leave this drank alone
I'm in the process of trying, trying to abstain from consuming alcoholic beverages
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Gummy Thadummy
(*talking*)
You know I'm talkin bout, everybody here
Trying to get outta something, you know I'm saying
But we ain't perfect though, so judge me
Like you judge yourself, you know I'm saying leave me alone
[Hook: Big Moe & Mike Wislon - 2x]
Trying to leave drank alone (leave drank alone)
I'm trying to leave drank alone (trying to leave drank alone)
[Big Moe]
It's the Big Moe the Barre Baby, and I want to
Say thank you, to all my fans and friends
For helping me through, what I been through
Lately thangs been crazy, but it's all good
I'mma stay on my knees, and pray for every
Ghetto and, every hood
Nobody's perfect, not by a long shot
The problems I got, I know we all got
I never give up, when times get hard
Keep my head up, and keep my faith in God yeah
[Hook - 2x]
[Big Moe]
Big Moe ain't no role model, I'm only human
It's a shame, how the world be judging us
For thangs that, we be doing
Now I know, that I'm getting older
And it seems, the world is so much colder
And success, put stress on my shoulder
Now I'm pouring less, in my soda
Man I miss, them days of being young
Big sipping big pimping, having fun
But nobody sip more, than the Moe
When you see me flip, Moe-Yo gotta go yeah
[Hook - 2x]
[Big Moe]
Now I'm realizing, I'm about to lose
Till I woke up to bad news so sad
I had to lose my patna Screw
Big Moe just ain't sanging, what I ain't gon do
What I'mma sang about, all the things
That I know, my niggas go through
From the right, I'm just living my life
Trying to play these cards, I'm dealt with a right
We all struggle, and going through thangs
But I know, it's just growing pains
What they say, Big Moe ain't gon sip
Getting week five for dip, but I do know this
I'm slowing down, take it one day at a time
Staying on my grind, trying to get mine
Trying to leave it alone yeah, trying to leave it alone
Trying to leave it alone yeah, trying to leave it alone yeah
I'm trying, I'm trying, I'm trying, I'm trying
I'm try-i-ing, trying to leave this drank alone
[Hook - 2x]
Jimmy Garza
Screw was asking for help. No one listened Moe asked for help. No one listened We needa help cuz a man cannot do it on his own
Mr SAWK
You didn’t quite understand that. All the clicks, but they didn’t understand. Dj Screw has helped himself and many others. And what Big Moe wants to express in this song is that he just likes to drink alone. And not because he wanted help, but because people are shit. That's all he meant to say you shouldn't just hear the hook. And every normal person who is in this situation can understand that.
andrewkush39
@v.xv.k roman?
Stecchi Aerosmith
@v.xv.k my mommy say big moe is a good boy
Stecchi Aerosmith
'never leave a friend alone in a dark room' _j. Dawes
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BIG MOE your music will live forever! Peace
Playa-Made- 512
Mike Wilson, singing back up vocal goes hard everytime. I wish he had and album too. RIP Motarola
BigBubba Doo
This is real hip hop, Big Moe would Dominate if he was still in the Game!, may he R.I.P.
ScrewFiends X ChopFiends
RIP MOE, John Hawkins, Robert Earl Davis ... sipping drank with M.O.E
Joe Byron
Big Moe ain't no role model, I'm only human It's a shame, how the world be judging us For thangs that, we be doing Now I know, that I'm getting older And it seems, the world is so much colder And success, put stress on my shoulder Now I'm pouring less, in my soda RIP MOE!