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Big Stan/DMX Lyrics

Uhh.. yeah, uhh
The song is about to start, and DMX is expressing his enthusiasm through his ad-libs.

Uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh - WHAT!
DMX emphasizes his excitement to express what this song is about to be.

We gon' make these cats (WHAT!) STOP!
The artists are going to make their competition stop what they're doing and pay attention to their skills in this song.

Why they waitin to (WHAT!) GO!
The competition is waiting to start, but DMX and Big Stan are ready to take charge and keep things moving.

We gon' keep it (ON TOP!) ON TOP!
The artists plan to maintain their superiority and stay on top of the game with their music.

Why these cats is like (YO!) AIYYO!
DMX wonders why their competition is trying to emulate and copy their style.

Song ain't a song without X and the B.S.
DMX is proclaiming that this song wouldn't be complete without both himself and Big Stan on it.

Earl, Stan - initials E.S.
DMX abbreviates both artist's names and point out how their initials are E.S.

About to shut it down, y'all don't see this?
The artists are about to kill it in this song, but the competition doesn't seem to see it yet.

Oh my God (WHAT!) y'all don't see this?
DMX can't believe that their competition can't see how amazing their skills are.

Started with a little, raising the pups
The artists started with small beginnings but have watched their careers grow and mature.

Now I'm a home-run hitter, we raising our cups
DMX is saying that he's now a major success, and they're celebrating with a raised glass.

Toastin, to all the roastin we done (UHH)
The artists are toasting to all the competition they have successfully beaten.

Bite hard, done bit hard but don't run (UHH)
DMX was bitten hard in the past but is still in the game and not giving up.

My dogs is dogs with official +Bloodlines+
DMX indicates that his fellow artists have official +Bloodlines+, meaning that they are official members of the Bloods gang.

Cats want - mine? X Blood-line?
DMX is asking if the competition wants to mess with his Bloods connection.

Oh you tryna get hit in the HEAD one time
DMX is threatening physical harm to anyone who comes for his Bloods connection.

Straight to the body with the whole .29 (WHAT!)
DMX is threatening to use a .29 caliber gun to attack his enemies.

It's gon' be whatever it's gon' be (UHH!)
DMX indicates that whatever is going to happen to his competition will happen, regardless of what they do.

And I'm gon' see whatever I'm gon' see (UHH!)
DMX is saying that he'll see whatever his enemies try to do against him.

And I'm gon' do whatever I'm gon' do
DMX is suggesting that he'll do whatever he feels he needs to do in order to get revenge or stay on top.

So if it's fuck me nigga, then FUCK YOU too! (C'MON!)
DMX is saying that if his competition is out to get him or doesn't like him, then he doesn't care and he is going to push back harder.

Off the chain I'ma run through, walk through, gun do haunt you
Big Stan is saying that no matter what, he'll remain off the chain, whether he's walking, running, or haunting his competition down with a weapon.

A gun puts a spark through, no tellin what the hawk do (WHAT!)
Big Stan is indicating that his gun will do damage, and he's not sure what other weapons might do to someone.

Only speak for me, no tellin what the Dog do
Big Stan is specifying that he is the only one who can speak for himself; he is his own master.

(Dog do what the fuck Dog do, shit!)
Big Stan is saying that when it comes down to it, he'll do whatever he feels best for himself in the moment.

Yo' crew leave it alone (uh-uh!)
Big Stan is warning the competition's crew to stay out of the fight and let the artists handle it themselves.

You got your eyes on the bone? (uh-uh!)
Big Stan is suggesting that if the competition is trying to go after something that belongs to them, they're going to be disappointed.

Can't keep your eyes of the throne? (Go on now)
Big Stan is taunting the competition for wanting to try and take the artists' place at the top.

With that shit you did (man, c'mon now!)
Big Stan is calling out the competition for anything they've done that makes them think they can take on the artists.

I'm gettin sick of niggaz fuckin with D
Big Stan is indicating that he's getting impatient with the competition going after DMX.

You fuckin with D? You fuckin with me
Big Stan is saying that whoever is messing with DMX is messing with him as well.

You fuckin with me? You fuckin with X
Big Stan is pointing out that whoever takes him on is going to have to face DMX next.

Fuckin with X? You fuckin with a softball-sized hole up in your vest
Big Stan is threatening to attack his enemies so hard that they'll have a massive hole in their bulletproof vests.

And the rest? (WHAT!) Ain't nothin to rap about
There's nothing left to say or argue about; the artists are the best, and the competition is inferior.

Ain't no ("I ain't mean it!") when the strap is out
When the artists have a gun out, there's no taking back whatever was said or done wrong earlier on.

Ain't no ("Yo, sorry!") when the rats is out
When the competition is caught, there will be no excuses that will allow them out of what they've done.

Cause the rats don't know shit but POINT MONEY OUT! (UHH!)
The competition is all about money, and the rats always give out information when it comes to money.

School Street, Moulfred, Whitney Young
DMX is referring to three areas where he grew up.

Been there, lived there, now it's become
DMX is saying that despite having lived there before, things have changed since then.

a place where the face I'm not familiar with
DMX is saying that there are now people and faces he doesn't recognize in the areas where he's lived in the past.

These new cats done got me on some "I'MA KILL YOU SHIT!"
DMX is recognizing that there are now new people and competition, and he's ready to take them on and kill them with his artistry.

And I remember when you came through flyin, a 1-2-9
Big Stan is recalling when DMX was first starting out and would speed down the street on his dirt bike.

Scooped ya man up and he signed to the 'Line
Big Stan is saying that he picked up DMX's friend and put him on their label.

I got a deal, shit I'm still in the grind (WHAT!)
Big Stan is indicating that, despite having gotten a deal, he's still putting in the hard work in order to succeed.

Got the steal, cause shit is still on my mind
Big Stan is saying that despite his success, he still has to be careful and watch for ways he can be taken advantage of.

You gots to watch niggaz that you talk to
DMX is indicating that there are people who can't be trusted, and it's important to keep an eye on who you talk to.

Cause sometimes they talk to you funny, whassup wit'chu money?
DMX is saying that sometimes people will try to act like they're friendly, but in reality, they're just interested in the money you have.

Oh you think it's sweet? My name must be Honey
DMX is indicating that people might think they can take advantage of him, but he's not someone to be messed with.

Funny, 'til you leave with your head bloody
The people who try to come after DMX will find the same jokes not so funny once they find themselves injured or worse.

And what he gon' do when a 6-foot-3 430-pound motherfucker come through? (WHAT!) NOTHIN! (C'MON!) Breathe easy!
Big Stan is taunting the competition again, indicating that when he comes through, they'll have nothing to say or do in response.