Fire
Big Sean Lyrics

Tell 'em that I need more
Big Sean wants more of something

Fire
Refers to something desirable, something worth having or achieving

Tell 'em that we need more
Reiterating that the desired thing is necessary

I woke up this morning, rolled a joint, then got to it
Starting the day off by relaxing before dealing with life's challenges

Dealt with real life shit, manned up and got through it
Confronted and resolved life's challenges

I'm a real D Boy, take a look up in my face
A real D Boy is someone who knows how to make money

Never did real estate, and still put you in your place
Big Sean doesn't deal in real estate but can still put you in your place (subdue you physically or socially)

I don't trust dog hos, dog hos got fleas
People who seem friendly might have hidden agendas or undesirable traits

From where they rock ski-masks and don't nobody ski
People in his community wear ski-masks even though nobody skis there

Every time I spit a verse, my city like "Preach!"
Big Sean receives support from his hometown when he performs or says something meaningful

Niggas thought I got evicted how my shit up in the streets
People thought Big Sean was kicked out of his house because his belongings were out in the street

B-I-G Sean, ain't nothing obese, but the feast
Big Sean not overweight, but he is enjoying his success and wealth

Swear I'm skinny cause I'm always on my feet
Big Sean keeps busy and is always on the move

Gotta hustle every second, stacking paper every week
Big Sean works hard and is always making money

Boy I'm in the field for real, I might run up in some cleats
Big Sean is serious about his work and is willing to put in the effort in any way necessary

Was in Japan so long, I almost learn to speak, had to leave
Big Sean stayed in Japan for a long time and almost became fluent in the language before having to leave

Back to the hood, where they don't understand unless you speaking trapanese
In his community, people only understand you if you speak their language (trapanese)

If I fall down, bet I only trampoline, bounce back
If he fails, he will only use it as momentum to come back stronger

Back on my feet, that's just how I be
He gets back up and recovers from any setback or obstacle

I be out of town reppin' valid as an absentee
He is still representing his hometown even when he's out of town

Lord G's, jealous motherfuckers trying to absent me
Enemies, often jealous, are trying to stop him from succeeding

Fuck these niggas up, now it's absent teeth
He's fighting them and taking out their teeth

Trying to pass on me, when I'm first place in the playoffs bitch
People are trying to undermine him even though he's at the top of his game

I'm even working half days on my day off bitch
He's always working, even on his day off

Say it's gon' kill me fuck it, I work graveyard shifts
Even if it's harmful to him, he's willing to work long and late hours

'Long as that weed and money chilling in the pile
As long as he has money and weed (or other things he values), he is content

Bitch I need that fucking fire
He needs motivation, passion and excitement to keep going and achieve more

I know it's been a long, long time
It's been a long time since he's achieved his goals and dreams

A long time, I know it's been a long, long time
It has been an extended period of time since he started on this journey

Can do anything in the world except not do it
He has the capability to do anything but chooses to stay focused on specific goals

Bought my fam new land, six star crib
He's proud that he could provide for his family by buying them a new house

Momma feeling like she Jewish, I'm the motherfucking truest
His mother is feeling proud and celebrated, and he is the most authentic he can be

Yeah I talk about my mom, but shout out to my dad
He acknowledges and appreciates his father's contributions too

Would drive me to school every single chance he had
His father ensured that he had the transportation he needed to get to school

Tell me 'bout the crazy girls and all about his past
His father shared stories about his past experiences with women and in life in general

And gave me the talks that made me to a man
His father helped him grow and mature into the man he is today

Not everybody got a dad but they got a Uncle Sam
Not everyone has a father figure but everyone is a part of and owes something to their country (symbolized by Uncle Sam)

And he ain't came around till I made a 100 grand
The government only starts being interested in helping you out financially once you make a significant amount of money

Coming from Detroit where everybody say "whaddup doe?"
In Detroit, people greet each other by saying "what's up?"

Horror movie shit, cause everybody there cut throat
The atmosphere in his community is often unfriendly and dangerous

Watch who you hustle with you might not get a cut though
You have to be careful with whom you do business, or someone might cheat you out of your rightful profits

Even though you deserved a commission plus mo
Even if you feel entitled to significantly more compensation, you should still be cautious about money and partnerships

The grandma sad when she saw my commercial
Some people don't like it when their loved ones go into the entertainment industry because they might be parodied or stereotyped

"Stop having people at your shows that wasn't at rehearsal's"
His grandmother offered some critical advice to him in regards to his performances

I'm tryna to get a office at the Empire State
He is trying to establish himself in New York, where the Empire State Building is located

To bring it back to empire's plate, that's home
He is trying to bring success and empowerment back to his hometown, which he considers to be his true home

Man, I'm reppin' for my entire state
He is representing Michigan and all its residents as he pursues his goals

Prayin' that I won't be late, when it's all finished at the endin'
He is hoping he will succeed in time and not miss out on any opportunities

After all bottles spill it, throttle gripping, models switching
After experiencing the drink and partying lifestyle, he's moved on to focusing on other priorities (like work and family)

Chin chilling in my villa, fucking like I tryna populate a village
He's enjoying life with his girlfriend or multiple partners and is very sexually active

I'm replenished, I didn't do it just for the money
After achieving success, he feels refreshed and reassured that he followed his passions; he wasn't just motivated by making money

Just know it's never, never been to late
It's never too late to pursue your dreams and aspirations

To do what you wanna do
You can achieve your goals and do what you want in life