Why Would I Stop?
Big Sean Lyrics

Yeah, whoa
Starting with enthusiasm and energy.

This what they been waiting on?
Asking if this is the moment everyone has been anticipating.

Critical, ain't no time left on the clock
Urgency to take action, as time is running out.

When it's your time, give 'em something to watch
When you have an opportunity, make it worth watching and memorable.

I picked all the locks 'til I buy up the block
Determined to succeed by overcoming obstacles and owning everything around him.

And I know I'm a gift but I think out the box
Having unique thoughts and ideas, while recognizing his talent and worth.

And they want me to stop, but why would I stop? (Huh)
Others are trying to halt his success, but he questions why he should stop.

I am unstoppable (hol' up) why would I stop, bitch?
Confidence in his abilities and success, making it clear he won't stop for anyone else.

Chill (chill), I don't jump, I dive in it
Maintaining composure and calculated moves while taking risks.

(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) This the reason I'm alive, isn't it?
Reminding himself and others that pursuing success is the reason he's alive, and therefore he won't stop.

This shit the antidote, this the cure cancer flow
Referring to his music as a healing agent, with potential to cure cancer.

Stop a pandemic and the globe
Suggesting his music could bring people together and stop global issues.

The product of old Ye chopping up the sample flow
Inspired by Kanye West's style of producing, using samples to create unique sounds.

Dilla and Pimp C, the triller, this shit might go too trill for Triller though
Referencing late music legends J Dilla and Pimp C, creating music that may be too advanced for certain platforms.

I see you critical, I'm not hospitable, favorite rappers I done cut they umbilicals
Acknowledging criticism but not changing his approach, separating himself from other rappers.

Red Wings jersey, B.I.G look like Pac
Making a reference to two late legends in hip-hop, the Notorious B.I.G and Tupac Shakur.

The blacker the berry, more they wan' see it rot
Being targeted for his race, and being successful could potentially result in controversy or harm.

I'm going down as one of the GODS, G-O-D-D-O-A, dead or alive
Confident that he will be remembered as one of the greatest of all time, whether he's alive or not.

I'm laying low, they could be espionage
Avoiding attention and potentially harmful situations, as people may be spying on him.

This ain't no walk in the park, you can't slide
Acknowledging that success is challenging and requires effort, you can't just breeze through it.

Solution to everyone else 'round me problems
Acknowledging that he's a problem solver and assists others around him.

Next episode, got the whole fucking world watching
Anticipating his next move, he has the attention of the entire world.

I might leave the series, come back like I'm Rodman
Taking time off and returning as strong as ever, similar to how Dennis Rodman left the NBA and returned successfully.

Get it now, or right now, my only two options
Opportunities must be seized immediately, without delay.

The DJ gon' drop this, we made it from scratch
Working hard to create a track that the DJ will play, starting from scratch.

I'm minding my business and all of its black
Keeping to himself and his community, unbothered by others outside of it.

My dawg on the same way, the mode is attack
His friends and team are on the same mission, with a strategy to attack and succeed.

I don't complain about life, I adapt
Instead of complaining about life's obstacles, he adapts and overcomes them.

I'm at a point if I fuck with a lil' ho
At a point in his life where he has standards and expectations for any romantic connections.

It's not just a fling, it's a scandal (on God)
Any potential romantic connections must be significant and memorable, with this statement being an assurance of the previous statement.

I can't be handing out samples (no way)
Not giving out chances or previews, only the real thing.

I can't be having ten baby mamas
Avoiding complications or drama from having multiple children with different women.

That shit sound like a job not a family (straight up)
Having multiple children with different women is more like a job than having a family.

And I do this shit for the family (straight up)
His drive and success are for the benefit and support of his family.

Yeah, that's just the roots I had planted (God)
His success is rooted in his values and family, thanking God for his blessings.

D2 this shit the new standard
Referring to his new music as the benchmark and standard to reach for others.

Upgraded the city, it got a new feeling, the house that I built (whoa)
Giving back to his community, improving the city's atmosphere, and taking pride in his own success.

House in the hills, ain't no hills in the D, so we all in the field (whoa, whoa)
Having success and moving to the hills, but feeling connected to his hometown and staying grounded.

Runnin' shit 5K, 3K Andre (run it, run it)
Dominating the game like a race, referencing fellow rapper Andre 3000.

Hero in my hood, when they dress like me, that's cosplay
Being a role model in his community, and when others imitate his style, it's like cosplay.

Give a fuck 'bout a threat, nigga, I'ma threat leaving out the driveway
Not intimidated by any threats, and will still leave his home with confidence.

I never listen to what the odds say
Not paying attention to what others may say about his chances of success.

Why when the universe respond to what I say?
Believing his words and actions have impact, and the universe responds accordingly.

(I say, I say, I say, I say, I say, I say, I say, I say)
Repeating his message with emphasis.

(I say, I say, I say, I say, I say, I say)
Repeating his message with emphasis and energy.