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.
Parlay
Big Moe Lyrics
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And parlay yea Moe-yo
[Chorus: x2]
We ball and we parlay
I told ya this time
That we top of the line
System, Navigator on the southside
We melt them trays yea hit it in the six
That purple stuff wit a cup of the mix
That sounded so throwed and believe it so throwed
I can't believe its so slow
(Trademark)
Windows closed cruise control wit some lil' doe
Bout to loose her clothes there she go
Hoe tripping again she pancaked I flipped 8
And let me flip her again
Its been a long, long time coming
But it won't be a long time for long huh
[Bridge]
Every time I come around what do I see?
I see ghetto dreams coming true
Every time I'm coming down on things
Top down everyday got to ball and parlay
[Chorus]
[Big Moe]
Throw a duece when you see me Big Meezy
I make the game look easy sit up on my grind
Stay up on my toes slip-slipped out the do'
Frosty so cold like its deep in southpole
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Billy Crook]
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday parlay
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday parlay
The song "Parlay" by Big Moe speaks about a luxurious and carefree lifestyle that comes with success. The first line, "We balling" represents wealth and the ability to spend money lavishly. The term "parlay" means to spend time in a leisurely and relaxed manner, usually with friends or colleagues. In the context of the song, it means to enjoy the good life with friends and loved ones after working hard.
In the first verse, Big Moe talks about driving through the neighborhood with his favorite beverage, the "purple stuff," and a "cup of mix." This shows how he enjoys driving through his neighborhood, relaxed, and not bothered by anything. The chorus affirms that they are living their best life, "top of the line," and nobody can bring them down.
The second verse is delivered by Billy Crook, adding to the party vibe of the song, declaring that they can Parlay every day of the week. He emphasizes that it is time to enjoy the fruits of their labor, letting them know that they have worked hard to make it to where they are now.
Overall, the song discusses living a carefree life without worries about other peoples' opinions, having the best experiences, and doing things that bring joy to them. The song is a representation of the success that can come from hard work and dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
We balling
We are living well and enjoying life
And parlay yea Moe-yo
We are spending time relaxing and having fun
We ball and we parlay
We live it up and have a good time
I told ya this time
I said we were going to enjoy ourselves this time
That we top of the line
We are living the best life possible
System, Navigator on the southside
I'm driving a fancy car on the south side of town
We melt them trays yea hit it in the six
We're ridin' low in the car, scraping the bottom
That purple stuff wit a cup of the mix
We're drinking a cocktail of cough syrup and soda
That sounded so throwed and believe it so throwed
It sounded crazy but it's really fun
I can't believe its so slow
Time is moving slowly because we're so relaxed
(Trademark)
Trademark is here with us
Windows closed cruise control wit some lil' doe
The windows are up, and we're cruising with some money
Bout to loose her clothes there she go
A woman is about to take off her clothes
Hoe tripping again she pancaked I flipped 8
A woman is causing trouble, and I'm trying to calm her down
And let me flip her again
I'm going to try to calm her down and have fun
Its been a long, long time coming
We've been waiting a long time for this
But it won't be a long time for long huh
But soon it will be time to go back to work and reality
Every time I come around what do I see?
Every time I'm in the neighborhood, what do I see?
I see ghetto dreams coming true
I see people from the ghetto succeeding
Every time I'm coming down on things
Every time I'm feeling down about life
Top down everyday got to ball and parlay
We have to enjoy life every day
Throw a duece when you see me Big Meezy
Wave at me when you see me, Big Meezy
I make the game look easy sit up on my grind
I'm successful and working hard
Stay up on my toes slip-slipped out the do'
I'm always alert and leaving when necessary
Frosty so cold like its deep in southpole
My jewelry is icy and looks like a cold place
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday parlay
Every day of the week we're having fun
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday parlay
We're having fun for almost a whole week straight
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SALIH WILLIAMS, THARRON RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jonking_337
So many memories......... R.I.P Big Moe from Lafayette Louisiana 🙏🏽🕊🙏🏽🕊🙏🏽🕊🙏🏽🥺🥺😢😢😢😢
@freddrickwright506
Rip 🙏 big Moe and my uncle I use to ride on the way way listening 🎶 🙏 to this I'm still jammin it
@freddrickwright506
Pure love Big Moe
@corneliuswilliams2442
RIP Big MOE.. Love you and your music still in 2019 bro.
@BIGBLANCO-FG-VP
facts from NYC bro we love moe up here
@michaelwilson569
The
Mix is crazy!!! Top notch vocal arrangements. Masterpiece!!!!!
@kimmedavidson9207
2023still jamming from killeen to Austin tx jammin this with the top down 💯😎on the highway, laid back crewzin....
@ashee_chwaaannn
Man I used to blast this album back in the day!!! RIP Moe
@julianmacklin5378
This Jam is so smooth like butter. Something to parlay to
@mowaves3608
All the way in 2023 with this one moeyo🥤🍼🍇🔩🌎