Party Bullshit
Biggie Smalls (Notorious B.I.G) Lyrics


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I was a terror since the public school era
Bathroom passes, cutting classes, squeezing asses
Smoking blunts was a daily routine
Since thirteen, a chubby nigga on the scene
I used to have the tre' duce
And the duce duce in my bubble-goose
Now I got the mack in my knapsack
Loungin' black, smoking sacks up in acts
And sidekicks with my sidekicks rocking fly kicks
Honeys want to chat
But all we want to know is "where the party at?"
And can I bring my gat?
If not, I hope I don't get shot
Betta throw my vest on my chest
Cause niggas is a mess
It don't take nothin' but frontin'
For me to start somethin'
Buggin' and barkin' at niggas like I was duck huntin'
Dumbing out, just me and my crew
Cause all we want to do is

[Chorus]
Party, and bullshit, and [Repeat: x9]

Hugs from the honeys, pounds from the roughnecks
Seen my man see that I knew from the projects
Said he had beef, asked me if I had my piece
Sure do, two .22's in my shoes
Holler if you need me love I'm in the house
Roam and strollin' see what the honeys is about
Moet popping, hoe hopping, ain't no stopping big poppa, I'm a bad boy
Niggas want to front, who got your back? (biggie!)
Niggas want to flex, who got the gat? (biggie!)
It ain't hard to tell I'm the east coast overdoser
Nigga you scared you're supposed to
Nigga I toast ya, put fear in your heart
Fuck up the party before it even start
Pissy drunk, off the henny and stuff
Or some brand-Nubian shit beatin' down punks!

[Chorus]

Bitches in the back looking righteous
In a tight dress, I think I might just
Hit her with a little biggie 101, how to tote a gun
And have fun with Jamaican rum
Conversations, blunts in rotation
My man big Jacques got the glock in his waist and
We're smoking, drinking, got the hooker thinking
If money smell bad than this nigga biggie stinking
Is it my charm? I got the hookers eating out my palm
She grabbed my arm and said "let's leave calm"
I'm hittin' skins again
Rolled up another blunt, bought a Heineken
Niggas start to loke out, a kid got choked out
Blows was thrown and a fucking fight broke out

Can't we just all get along?
So I can put hickies on her chest like lil' shawn
Get her pissy drunk off of don perrignon
And it's on, and I'm gone
That's that.

Party, and bullshit, (party.)
And party, and bullshit, (bullshit.)
And party, and bullshit, (party.)
And party, and bullshit, (bullshit.)
And party, and bullshit, (yea, junior mafia likes that.)
And party, and bullshit,
And party, and bullshit, (uptown likes that.)
And party, and bullshit,
And party, and bullshit, (bad boy likes that.)
And party, and bullshit,
And party, and bullshit, (brooklyn crew likes that.)
And party, and bullshit,




And party, and bullshit, (third eye likes that.)
And party, and bullshit [Repeats]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Party and Bullshit" by Biggie Smalls, aka Notorious B.I.G, describe his rough and rebellious youth. He describes his time in public school as a "terror" and confesses to cutting class, smoking weed and squeezing girls’ asses. Instead of focusing on academics, he was preoccupied with getting high and finding parties. He mentions carrying weapons in his shoes, and hanging out with his friends, also carrying weapons. The song’s flow is smooth and confident as Biggie raps about partying and getting drunk with his friends while always staying alert and ready for trouble. The lyrics tell a story of youthful recklessness and a mentality of living in the moment while also being aware of the possible dangers of their lifestyle.


The chorus repeats the phrase "party and bullshit" nine times, indicating that the main focus of the song was to encourage people to let loose and have fun regardless of any issues that might arise. The imagery of partying and hanging out with friends is made more vivid by Biggie’s use of clever wordplay and metaphors. He talks about "hitting skins," which is slang for having sex, and getting "pissy drunk" drinking liquor. Additionally, the song features references to then-Notorious B.I.G.-affiliated groups Junior M.A.F.I.A., Brooklyn Crew and Third Eye.


Interestingly, this 1993 song was not released as a single, but has become a classic and a favorite of fans over the years. It is one of Biggie’s earliest works and one that truly showcases his raw talent for storytelling and weaving intricate rhymes. The song’s title became so recognizable that Eddie Murphy titled his heavily comedic 2002 concert tour, "Party All the Time," after it. The song was also included in the beloved coming-of-age movie "Can't Hardly Wait" released in 1998. It is a song that is as popular today as it was more than 25 years ago.


Line by Line Meaning

I was a terror since the public school era
I've always been a troublemaker, even from my days in public school


Bathroom passes, cutting classes, squeezing asses
I was a mischievous kid, skipping classes to flirt with girls in the bathroom


Smoking blunts was a daily routine
I started smoking marijuana at a young age and it became a daily habit


Since thirteen, a chubby nigga on the scene
I've been around since I was thirteen, and I was overweight at the time


I used to have the tre' duce
I used to carry a .33 caliber handgun


And the duce duce in my bubble-goose
I also carried a .22 caliber handgun in my jacket


Now I got the mack in my knapsack
Now I have a MAC-10 machine gun in my backpack


Loungin' black, smoking sacks up in acts
I relax in the shadows, smoking weed while I plot my next move


And sidekicks with my sidekicks rocking fly kicks
With my crew and friends, we all wear fashionable shoes


Honeys want to chat
Girls want to talk to me


But all we want to know is 'where the party at?'
But all we care about is finding a good place to party


And can I bring my gat?
And can I bring my gun with me?


If not, I hope I don't get shot
If I can't bring my gun, I hope I don't get shot by someone else's gun


Betta throw my vest on my chest
I better wear my bulletproof vest


Cause niggas is a mess
Because people are unpredictable and dangerous


It don't take nothin' but frontin'
It doesn't take much to start a fight or confrontation


For me to start somethin'
I am always ready for a fight


Buggin' and barkin' at niggas like I was duck huntin'
I am taunting and provoking people like I'm playing a hunting game


Dumbing out, just me and my crew
We act foolish and careless, just me and my friends


Cause all we want to do is Party, and bullshit
Because all we care about is having fun and causing trouble


Hugs from the honeys, pounds from the roughnecks
I get hugs and affection from girls, and respect from tough guys


Seen my man see that I knew from the projects
I saw someone I knew from the poor neighborhood where I grew up


Said he had beef, asked me if I had my piece
He told me he had a problem with someone and wanted to know if I had my gun with me


Sure do, two .22's in my shoes
I certainly do, I have two .22 caliber guns hidden in my shoes


Holler if you need me love I'm in the house
Call me if you need me, I'm here to help (implied: with my guns)


Roam and strollin' see what the honeys is about
I'm wandering around, checking out the girls and flirting with them


Moet popping, hoe hopping, ain't no stopping big poppa, I'm a bad boy
I am living the high-life, drinking expensive champagne, sleeping with lots of women, and I am fearless and dangerous


Niggas want to front, who got your back? (biggie!)
People want to confront me, who will be there to support me? (Answer: me, myself, and I)


Niggas want to flex, who got the gat? (biggie!)
People want to challenge me, who has the gun? (Answer: me, always)


It ain't hard to tell I'm the east coast overdoser
It's obvious that I am the most powerful, influential rapper from the East Coast


Nigga you scared you're supposed to
You should be scared of me, that's the natural reaction


Nigga I toast ya, put fear in your heart
I will shoot you and make you afraid of me


Fuck up the party before it even start
I will cause chaos and violence from the beginning of the party


Pissy drunk, off the henny and stuff
I am very drunk, having consumed a lot of Hennessy cognac


Or some brand-Nubian shit beatin' down punks!
I am listening to rap music by Brand Nubian that encourages me to violently attack people who disrespect me


Bitches in the back looking righteous
Girls in the back are looking attractive and well-behaved


In a tight dress, I think I might just
Wearing a revealing dress, I am considering flirting or hooking up with her


Hit her with a little biggie 101, how to tote a gun
I will advise her on how to carry a gun, but it's also a metaphor for seducing her with my power and charm


And have fun with Jamaican rum
We will drink Jamaican rum and enjoy ourselves


Conversations, blunts in rotation
We are having casual chats and smoking marijuana together


My man big Jacques got the glock in his waist and
My friend Jacques has a Glock handgun in his waistband


We're smoking, drinking, got the hooker thinking
We are smoking weed and drinking alcohol, while trying to seduce a prostitute


If money smell bad than this nigga biggie stinking
If money has a bad reputation, then people should be afraid of me because I am very rich


Is it my charm? I got the hookers eating out my palm
Is it my charisma and power that attract women to me? I can control these prostitutes easily


She grabbed my arm and said 'let's leave calm'
The woman took my arm and suggested that we leave quietly and avoid causing trouble


I'm hittin' skins again
I'm having sex with another woman


Rolled up another blunt, bought a Heineken
I rolled another marijuana joint and drank a Heineken beer


Niggas start to loke out, a kid got choked out
People are starting to get aggressive and violent, and a young person got choked and beaten up


Blows was thrown and a fucking fight broke out
People started hitting each other and a big fight erupted


Can't we just all get along?
Can't we peacefully coexist and avoid violence?


So I can put hickies on her chest like lil' shawn
I want to flirt with this woman and give her love bites on her chest like Lil' Shawn, a rapper who sings about love and sex


Get her pissy drunk off of don perrignon
I want to get this woman very drunk on expensive Dom Perignon champagne


And it's on, and I'm gone
The party is starting, and I'm leaving to find more excitement and adventure


And party, and bullshit [Repeats]
The song repeats the chorus several times, emphasizing the theme of partying and causing trouble




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB WEST, HAL DAVIS, WILLIE HUTCH, BERRY GORDY JR, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, OSTEN HARVEY

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