Kenneth Doniell Moore (August 20, 1974 – October 14, 2007), better known by… Read Full Bio ↴Kenneth Doniell Moore (August 20, 1974 – October 14, 2007), better known by his stage name Big Moe, was an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was known for a softer and slower style than other Houston rappers, including a mixture of rapping and singing that he called "rapsinging" as well as for his music that celebrated codeine-laced syrup as a recreational drug.

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.

My Girl
Big Moe Lyrics

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What's up, man you know
It's a damn shame, when your gal pull hoes for you
My girl ha feel this here, something different mayn
Peep game, my girl

[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
That's my girl, dancing on the bar
Ma, baby take a charge for me

And my girl, is a real hot thang
And she catch hoes for me

That's my girl, with a red coat on
Sliding down the block, and her shoes made of chrome
She don't mind, when the hoes all bop
My baby ain't ashamed, she'll jump off the top
And I like, when she make her last spot
When I put my school head, up on fifteen knots
You, better not touch my baby girl
We just balling all night, in our own little world

Now my girl, a sexy red with a throwed head
North star brain, and keep her down in my bed
Baby ain't scared, to strut her stuff in your lane
When I touches her brain, she get wet like rain
Jet down mayn, on a beautiful day
Waving my blue trunk, like we in a parade
If you lay in an escapade, when we in to winning
Don't drop the matches, on my baby's buck skin
Twenty two's tucked in, crawling for a playa
She love when Moe-Yo sing to her, getting paper
Hot we wreck the spot, and don't mind
When the fellas try to holla, 'cause I know baby fly

[Chorus: Repeat 2X]

See my boo, don't mind being couped up
'Cause when the weekend roll around, she gets ooh stuff
When she juiced up, attitude screwed up
Leave a chip on her her shoulder, boys swear she souped up
I chunk my deuce up, 'cause my lady too tough
Four scoops of purple stuff, mixed in my cup ha
No matter who what, when where or how
In the middle of a crowd, baby gotta stand out
Let the top down, she don't believe in broads
Quick to snatch my boy, 'cause she attract the law
Ask her bout them boys, like his like your's
She is my bitch playa, part
Every time we floss the board, is something you never saw
Not a single score, a solitary flaw
Started life as a Houpe, but now baby bulletproof
See uh, call my girl is proof

[Chorus: Repeat 4X]

Overall Meaning

The song "My Girl" by Big Moe portrays a proudly possessive attitude toward his woman and her behavior. He takes pride in her free-spirited antics and willingness to attract attention, even from other men. The opening verse sets the tone of his proud ownership of her, admitting that she pulls hoes for him. He describes her as being different and special, catching the eye of everyone around her. The chorus is a repetitive affirmation of his girl's hotness and her willingness to do anything for him, even dancing on the bar and being charged with crimes. The second verse further elaborates on her sexuality, using metaphors and descriptive words to suggest that she is a confident and attractive woman who knows how to please her man.

The lyrics of "My Girl" reveal a troubling attitude towards women, where they are reduced to objects to be possessed and shown off. Big Moe revels in his girl's attention-grabbing behavior, even though it could put her in danger. He values her for her looks and her willingness to do whatever he wants, even if it means breaking the law. This attitude towards women is further enforced in the chorus, where he refers to her as "my girl," as if she belongs to him and is not her own person. The lyrics also suggest a disregard for the law and consequences, as he boasts about her jumping off the top of a bar, sliding down the block, and not minding the hoes all bopping. Overall, the song presents a problematic view of relationships and women's roles in them.

Line by Line Meaning

What's up, man you know
Greeting someone and acknowledging their presence

It's a damn shame, when your gal pull hoes for you
Expressing disappointment that your girlfriend attracts other women to you

My girl ha feel this here, something different mayn
Admiring the unique and special qualities of one's girlfriend

Peep game, my girl
Drawing attention to the impressive qualities of one's girlfriend

That's my girl, dancing on the bar
Proudly identifying someone's girlfriend and her actions as impressive and noteworthy

Ma, baby take a charge for me
Requesting that one's girlfriend take responsibility for something or take risks on behalf of their relationship

And my girl, is a real hot thang
Complimenting the physical attractiveness of one's girlfriend

And she catch hoes for me
Boasting about how one's girlfriend is desirable and attracts other women for them

That's my girl, with a red coat on
Proudly identifying someone's girlfriend and her unique physical appearance

Sliding down the block, and her shoes made of chrome
Describing the flashy, attention-grabbing nature of one's girlfriend's appearance and movements

She don't mind, when the hoes all bop
Expressing pride that one's girlfriend is able to handle attention and admiration from other women

My baby ain't ashamed, she'll jump off the top
Boasting about how brave and adventurous one's girlfriend is

And I like, when she make her last spot
Enjoying the showmanship and performance aspect of one's girlfriend's actions

When I put my school head, up on fifteen knots
Referencing driving fast with a girl's head out the window, expressing a sense of rebelliousness or danger

You, better not touch my baby girl
Warning others to stay away from one's girlfriend

We just balling all night, in our own little world
Enjoying the time spent with one's girlfriend and blocking out the rest of the world

Now my girl, a sexy red with a throwed head
Complimenting the attractive physical appearance of one's girlfriend

North star brain, and keep her down in my bed
Boasting about how smart one's girlfriend is and how much they enjoy being intimate with her

Baby ain't scared, to strut her stuff in your lane
Proudly acknowledging that one's girlfriend is confident and unafraid of attention or competition

When I touches her brain, she get wet like rain
Implies that when one emotionally connects with their girlfriend, it is a satisfying and pleasurable experience for both

Jet down mayn, on a beautiful day
Describing going for a drive with one's girlfriend on a nice day

Waving my blue trunk, like we in a parade
Showing off one's car as a symbol of status and impressiveness

If you lay in an escapade, when we in to winning
If someone tries to compete with me for my girlfriend's attention, I will come out on top

Don't drop the matches, on my baby's buck skin
Warning others not to ruin or harm one's girlfriend

Twenty two's tucked in, crawling for a playa
Implied that the singer is ready to fight to protect their girlfriend

She love when Moe-Yo sing to her, getting paper
Expressing pride that one's girlfriend supports their career and enjoys their music

Hot we wreck the spot, and don't mind
Enjoying partying and having fun with one's girlfriend

When the fellas try to holla, 'cause I know baby fly
Receiving attention and compliments on the impressiveness of one's girlfriend

See my boo, don't mind being couped up
Implying that one's girlfriend is content or comfortable spending time in small or confined spaces

'Cause when the weekend roll around, she gets ooh stuff
Implied that the singer and their girlfriend enjoy partying or celebrating on the weekends

When she juiced up, attitude screwed up
When one's girlfriend drinks or parties too much, it can impact their mood or behavior

Leave a chip on her her shoulder, boys swear she souped up
When one's girlfriend is in a bad mood, it can make others feel intimidated or uncomfortable around her

I chunk my deuce up, 'cause my lady too tough
Boasting about how strong or independent one's girlfriend is

Four scoops of purple stuff, mixed in my cup ha
Referencing a purple drink, which often contains codeine and is associated with hip hop culture

No matter who what, when where or how
Implying that regardless of any circumstance, one's girlfriend will always be there for them

In the middle of a crowd, baby gotta stand out
Acknowledging the impressive and unique qualities of one's girlfriend

Let the top down, she don't believe in broads
Describing the carefree attitude of one's girlfriend

Quick to snatch my boy, 'cause she attract the law
Boasting about how desirable and attractive one's girlfriend is

Ask her bout them boys, like his like your's
Suggesting that one's girlfriend is knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to attracting romantic partners

She is my bitch playa, part
Asserting ownership of one's girlfriend

Every time we floss the board, is something you never saw
Boasting about how impressive and unique one's relationship is compared to others

Not a single score, a solitary flaw
Implying that one's girlfriend is perfect and has no flaws

Started life as a Houpe, but now baby bulletproof
Describing how one's girlfriend has become more confident and strong over time

See uh, call my girl is proof
The impressive qualities of one's girlfriend serve as evidence of the artist's own status and accomplishments

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald White, William Robinson Jr.

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