Juicy
Biggie Smalls Lyrics


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Intro:

(Fuck all you hoes) Get a grip motherfucker.

Yeah, this album is dedicated to all the teachers that told me
I'd never amount to nothin', to all the people that lived above the
buildings that I was hustlin' in front of that called the police on
me when I was just tryin' to make some money to feed my daughters,
and all the niggaz in the struggle, you know what I'm sayin'?

Uh-ha, it's all good baby bay-bee, uh

Verse One:

It was all a dream
I used to read Word Up magazine
Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
Hangin' pictures on my wall
Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
Smokin' weed and bamboo, sippin' on private stock
Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack
With the hat to match
Remember Rappin' Duke, duh-ha, duh-ha
You never thought that hip hop would take it this far
Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
Born filla, the opposite of a winner
Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri
Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starsky
I'm blowin' up like you thought I would
Call the crib, same number same hood
It's all good

Uh, and if you don't know, now you know, nigga, uh

Chorus:

You know very well who you are
Don't let em hold you down, reach for the stars
You had a go, but not that many
'cause you're the only one I'll give you good and plenty

Verse Two:

I made the change from a common thief
To up close and personal with Robin Leach
And I'm far from cheap, I smoke skunk with my peeps all day
Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
The Moet and Alize keep me pissy
Girls used to diss me
Now they write letters 'cause they miss me
I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff
I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
Now honies play me close like butter played toast
From the Mississippi down to the east coast
Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
Sold out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
Livin' life without fear
Puttin' 5 karats in my baby girl's ears
Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool
Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school
Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood
And it's still all good

Uh...and if you don't know, now you know, nigga

Verse Three:

Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis
When I was dead broke, man I couldn't picture this
50 inch screen, money green leather sofa
Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
Phone bill about two G's flat
No need to worry, my accountant handles that
And my whole crew is loungin'
Celebratin' every day, no more public housin'
Thinkin' back on my one-room shack
Now my mom pimps a Ac' with minks on her back
And she loves to show me off, of course
Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us
No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us
Birthdays was the worst days
Now we sip champagne when we thirst-ay
Uh, damn right I like the life I live
'Cause I went from negative to positive
And it's all...

(It's all good)

...and if you don't know, now you know, nigga, uh
Uh, uh...and if you don't know, now you know, nigga
Uh...and if you don't know, now you know, nigga, uh





Representin' B-Town in the house, Junior Mafia, mad flavor, uh
Uh, yeah, a-ight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Biggie Smalls's song Juicy are a reflection of his rise to fame and success, as he reminisces about his humble beginnings in Brooklyn and his journey to becoming a successful rapper. The opening lines of the song are directed at those who doubted his potential and potential naysayers, as he asserts that he has come a long way from those early days. He remembers the music that inspired him, citing Word Up magazine and 80s rap legends like Salt-n-Pepa and Mr. Magic. The chorus reminds the listener of their own potential, urging them to not let anything hold them down and reach for the stars.


The song's first verse is a reflection of his early days, when he was just a street performer trying to make a living. He paints a picture of his surroundings, including the red and black lumberjack that he was known for wearing. He also mentions some of the key figures in the hip-hop community who inspired him and helped him along the way. The second verse reflects his rise to fame, as he peels back the layers of his past and contrasts it with his current success. He notes the material things that he owns now, like the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, as well as his newfound freedom from public housing.


Overall, the song Juicy is a celebration of Biggie's success and a tribute to those who helped him along the way. It's an inspiring message that encourages listeners to never give up and to chase their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

It was all a dream
Biggie Smalls used to imagine himself living a lavish lifestyle


I used to read Word Up magazine
Biggie Smalls as a child loved reading hip-hop magazines


Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
Biggie Smalls admired these hip-hop artists as a child


Hangin' pictures on my wall
Biggie Smalls was inspired by these hip-hop artists so he hung their pictures on his wall


Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
Biggie Smalls liked listening to these hip-hop radio shows on Saturdays


I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
Biggie Smalls loved listening to his cassette tapes until they no longer worked


Smokin' weed and bamboo, sippin' on private stock
Biggie Smalls enjoyed smoking marijuana and drinking expensive liquor


Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack with the hat to match
Biggie Smalls used to wear a specific outfit back in the day


Remember Rappin' Duke, duh-ha, duh-ha
Biggie Smalls remembers the popular song Rappin' Duke


You never thought that hip hop would take it this far
Hip hop music has come a long way and has become more mainstream than previously expected


Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Biggie Smalls is finally getting attention for his good rapping skills


Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
Biggie Smalls is determined to make a lot of money and become famous


Born filla, the opposite of a winner
Biggie Smalls was born in poverty and had to work hard to get where he is today


Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
Biggie Smalls remembers when he couldn't afford to eat anything better than sardines


Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri, Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starsky
Biggie Smalls is showing respect and thanking these DJs for their contributions to hip-hop music


I'm blowin' up like you thought I would
Biggie Smalls is becoming famous like some people predicted


Call the crib, same number same hood
Biggie Smalls is still the same person and hasn't forgotten his roots


You know very well who you are
The people listening to the song should know their own worth and identity


Don't let em hold you down, reach for the stars
Don't let others bring you down and aim high in life


You had a go, but not that many
Some people have tried to reach their dreams, but few have succeeded


'cause you're the only one I'll give you good and plenty
Biggie Smalls will reward the one person who has been there and supported him throughout his journey


I made the change from a common thief
Biggie Smalls used to be a thief but has changed his ways


To up close and personal with Robin Leach
Biggie Smalls is now able to live a lavish lifestyle and mingle with wealthy people like Robin Leach


And I'm far from cheap, I smoke skunk with my peeps all day
Biggie Smalls is rich and can afford to smoke expensive marijuana all day with his friends


Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
Biggie Smalls represents his city and wants everyone to be loving towards each other


The Moet and Alize keep me pissy
Biggie Smalls enjoys drinking expensive liquor like Moet and Alize, which gets him drunk


Girls used to diss me, now they write letters 'cause they miss me
Biggie Smalls used to be rejected by girls, but now they show him attention and affection


I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff
Biggie Smalls is surprised that he's making a career out of rapping


I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
Biggie Smalls used to carry guns and cause trouble


Now honies play me close like butter played toast
Women now flock to Biggie Smalls and want to be close to him


From the Mississippi down to the east coast
Biggie Smalls has become famous all over the country


Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
Biggie Smalls owns many properties and has plenty of weed to smoke for weeks


Sold out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
Biggie Smalls is so popular that his concerts always sell out


Livin' life without fear
Biggie Smalls is living free, without any worries or fears


Puttin' 5 karats in my baby girl's ears
Biggie Smalls can afford expensive things like diamond earrings for his daughter


Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool
Biggie Smalls is living a lavish lifestyle with fancy meals, poolside interviews, etc.


Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school
Biggie Smalls is criticized for not finishing high school


Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood
Biggie Smalls feels that society has preconceived notions about black men


And it's still all good
Despite the challenges, Biggie Smalls remains positive about his life


Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis
Biggie Smalls is referring to old video game consoles he couldn't afford as a child but can now buy as an adult


When I was dead broke, man I couldn't picture this
Biggie Smalls couldn't imagine having all the money and possessions he has now when he was poor


50 inch screen, money green leather sofa
Biggie Smalls now owns luxurious items like a big TV and a green leather couch


Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
Biggie Smalls has two cars, one of which is a limousine with a personal driver


Phone bill about two G's flat
Biggie Smalls isn't worried about his phone bill because it's only $2,000


No need to worry, my accountant handles that
Biggie Smalls has a trusted accountant to take care of his finances


And my whole crew is loungin'
Biggie Smalls and his friends are living comfortably


Celebratin' every day, no more public housin'
Biggie Smalls is no longer living in public housing and is happy about his success


Thinkin' back on my one-room shack
Biggie Smalls used to live in a small, dingy apartment


Now my mom pimps a Ac' with minks on her back
Biggie Smalls' mother now drives a fancy car and wears expensive fur


And she loves to show me off, of course
Biggie Smalls' mother is proud of his success and wants to show him off to others


Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
Biggie Smalls' mother is happy to see her son featured in a popular hip-hop magazine


We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us
Biggie Smalls used to argue with his landlord when he lived in public housing


No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us
Biggie Smalls and his family used to suffer without heat during Christmas time


Birthdays was the worst days
Biggie Smalls didn't enjoy celebrating birthdays since he didn't have much growing up


Now we sip champagne when we thirst-ay
Biggie Smalls now enjoys drinking expensive champagne with his friends


Damn right I like the life I live
Biggie Smalls is happy with his life and how far he's come


'Cause I went from negative to positive
Biggie Smalls has turned his life around and is now living a positive life




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