Wake Up
Big Tray Deee Lyrics

Yeah man, this shit here
Big Tray Deee is starting the song by expressing his excitement about his future success.

Finna be bigger than the OJ case (what?)
He believes that his upcoming success will be so huge and well-known that it will be comparable to the infamous O.J. Simpson case.

This dick
He's using this line to refer to himself, saying that this gangsta shit is him.

Another blast from the Long Beach section
He's representing Long Beach, California and its unique gang culture in this line, while also taking pride in where he comes from.

Straight gangsta shit (wake up)
This is a straight-up gangsta rap song and he's letting the listeners know that from the jump with a wake-up call.

I thought these fools knew
Big Tray Deee is surprised that people aren't getting the message through his music.

Out on the scout, I'm about my papers
He's out there hustling to make his money and elevate himself to a higher level.

'Cause ain't nobody doin Deee no favors
Deee has had to work hard for everything he's gotten and has never received any assistance from anyone else.

I'm tryna get major with minor risk
He's trying to make as much money as possible with minimum danger involved.

Maximizing the minimum but time is spent
He's trying to make the most of every opportunity he has, but also acknowledges that time is of the essence.

On the heist, nice and easy, believe me
Deee is meticulous and careful about his criminal activities to avoid getting caught.

I take mine and make mine extra cheesy
He takes his money and makes it stretch as far as possible.

Keepin' niggas in a headlock
He's exerting control over his rivals, putting them at a physical disadvantage.

Undress 'em, press 'em down in a full nelson
He's getting aggressive and dominating his opponents in a fight.

I hit jacks off six-packs of the crooked one
He's able to break into safes with relative ease.

They slip and I'm bookin' 'em
He's quick to catch and incarcerate criminals who mess up.

Fuck fingerprints, gimme from their fingertips
He's trying not to leave any physical evidence at the crime scene, and will settle for just taking a fingerprint.

Chips to the neckline 'cause I got a TEC-9
He's robbing people at gunpoint and taking their valuables.

Check mine like a pimp main hoe
He's confident in his abilities and is always ready to defend his position as the best.

So hope you only see me when my grip ain't low
He doesn't want people to only see him when he's down on his luck and broke.

I go up in ya like a skeleton
He goes in and attacks his enemies, leaving little or no chance for them to retaliate.

So S-N-Double-O, please let 'em know the crew I'm bailin' with
Deee is representing the Long Beach community and wants everyone to know who he's rolling with.

Eastside L-B-C
He's representing the Eastside of Long Beach, California in this line.

Is what I claim, but my gang is DPG
While he may be from the Eastside, he also associates with the DPG (Dog Pound Gangsta) crew.

And every hustler in my clique got to get his grip
Everyone in Deee's crew is working hard to make their money and be successful.

And in my world, a girl is considered a bitch
In Deee's world and the world of gangsta rap, women are often degraded and referred to as 'bitches'.

Is money all that makes you move?
Deee is questioning whether people are only motivated by money and what it can buy them.

You ain't doin' what you're s'posed to, so you gots to prove
If you're not doing what you're supposed to be doing, then you need to work harder to prove yourself and achieve your goals.

Somethin' to the ones you love but you need to know
You should do something that makes your loved ones proud but also recognize that you need to do things for yourself as well.

If you ain't doin' it for yourself, it don't matter though
At the end of the day, your personal goals and ambitions are what matter most.

It was a wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
The repeated use of 'wake up' reinforces the idea that people need to pay attention and be alert to the world around them.

Just to wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
He's saying that some people need to be shaken out of their complacency in order to strive for something better.

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
This is another reminder for people to open their eyes and take action in their lives.

Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up
He's telling people to not just wake up, but to get up and start doing something for themselves.

I break fools off like Leprosy
He's able to outsmart and defeat his opponents with ease and finesse.

If they dare even stare when they next to me
He's so intimidating that people won't even dare to look at him for fear of angering him.

I'ma threat to whoever sweat my style
Anyone who disrespects or copies his style is a threat to him and will be dealt with accordingly.

Hard gangsta, aim to represent to death
Deee is a hardcore gangsta rapper who will represent himself and his community until the day he dies.

Reality, you battle me, you'll be in the dirt quick
Deee is confident that he'll come out on top in any confrontations or battles he may face.

I'm clever with whatever type of weapon I work with
Deee is skilled with any type of weapon he may use, whether it's his bare hands or firearms.

The bare hand man sleeper
He's able to take out his opponents with his bare hands and put them to sleep.

I even banked up and shank motherfuckers in the penta
He's been in prison and has even used makeshift weapons (shanks) to defend himself.

I seent a gang of tough fools in my time
He's seen many tough people throughout his life and is not intimidated by anyone.

So try me, you're liable to lose on my line
Anyone who tries to mess with him or cross him will ultimately fail and lose.

The .44 will be the craps you hit
He's armed with a .44 firearm and can easily kill someone with it.

'Cause that's exactly what I'm 'bout to cap you with
He's letting his enemies know that he's going to use his gun to kill them.

I figured niggas gettin' soft like gelatin
He's noticing that his competition is getting weaker and softer over time.

So Doggy Dogg, tell 'em all who we dealin' with
He's referring to Snoop Dogg, who is affiliated with him, and is asking him to spread the word about their crew.

But this one's for the sisters and not the hoes (hey, hey)
Deee is acknowledging women who aren't just seen as sexual objects, but as important individuals in their own right.

The ones who be groovin' at all the step shows (hey, hey)
He's referring to women who love dance shows and enjoy music and dancing in general.

Let a nigga in, I ain't diss your friend
He's saying that he will get along with anyone and show them respect.

And like The Staples, I make sure we do it again
He's referencing the legendary Staples Center in Los Angeles and is saying that he wants to keep creating hits and perform again and again.

But don't blow a nigga up or show a nigga up (uh-huh)
He's saying that people should work together and not try to make themselves look better than anyone else.

And don't think a nigga sprung 'cause you know a nigga fuck
Just because someone has sex with you, it doesn't mean they're in love with you or interested in anything else.

Love is a house and you got the key
He's saying that love is important and that everyone has the ability to experience it and share it with others.

So give it to a nigga like the D-O-double G, I'm from the
He's saying that he's open to receiving and giving love, and he represents the Dogg Pound gangsta mentality.

Wake up
A final reminder to everyone to be alert and awake in their lives.