Bedtime Stories
Bookie Lyrics
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(Bookie)
Check it out
Uh
Now let me tell you a story about a nigga livin' on the edge
Kinda like takin' the chances of jumpin' off the ledge
A money maker
Lookin' out for the laws
Go hang was the main thang
Was definitely a reason ta get the alias flippin' and check the whole name
Type a nigga that kill you dead for a nigga rock
Get you thinkin' about the prophecy that money got
Hot
But nigga wit the Benz and the ends
Not too many friends
No guts for the glory and the sins
Twins that he got involved wit ta make his ends
Biz that would have him scared in, but took a chance
Didn't care about his daddy
Didn't care about his brotha
Didn't care about his mama
But he cared about them dollas
A bloody world, up in the mind of a soldier
Ta neva die, and keep it live in your holster
(Chorus)
Pay niggas like ta ball
But pay niggas gots ta fall
You know it ain't no heaven for us all
Vouge niggas like ta kill
Vouge niggas like ta feel
Pumpin' up they muthafuckin' steel
Scar niggas gots ta know
Scar niggas make the dough
They used ta gettin' paid from every blow
But all niggas gots ta die
All niggas must decide
It's what around the world they 'gon reside
(Kool G Rap)
Uh, uh
Yo
Spoke nigga turn thug
Ropin' drugs, totin' the snub
Fifty keys of dope in the tub
Enemies soakin' in blood
Catch a open mug
Bodies layin' smoked in the mud
It ain't no hope for love, get poked wit slugs
Peep the nigga M.O.
Deliveries in stretch limos
Pickups inside the big truck
Swift bucks get his dick sucked
>From the big buck chick that kept the fifth tuck
She hit ducks, miss puckered up before the clip spark
Swiss duck caught the duplex, navy blue lefts
The lady blew tecs, talkin' 'bout who next
Daily ain't do sex, the crew flex, cruisin' through cess
20 inch chrome spin the gleam
The winnin' team, spend the cream
Livin' American dreams
Brick on the triple beam
Put laser beam dots on your wig top
6 shots hit 'til you drop
Stop the tick-tock
6 and glocks continue ta pop
Til it's pigs for block
They got this kid rocked
Wit the shit cocked
Shot off the Crip block
Stoppin' more drug traffic than gridlock
Miss not
But forced to us all
10 more came into the door
Wit him in the raw
No time ta waste, the safe's in the floor
Take the keys, takes a freeze
Break wit the G'd caper for cheese
Grab the G
Rape her then leave wit the jackpot
Put her ta sleep wit bad shots
Next day news showin' they snapshots
(Bookie)
Pay niggas
Automatically known wit the ballin'
Wit dope for all em, smellin' the beans when they callin'
Vouge niggas
Gangstas off the wall when they standin' tall
Killin' ain't feelins, wit extra bullets 'nuf ta make em fall
Scar niggas
Who extended it all, makin' deadly calls
Niggas wit coconut balls, breakin' down the laws
But all niggas
Niggas 'gon have ta die wit they eyes lookin to the sky
Or lookin' to the dirt, whichever way it works
And they was comin' for him, but he was blind
A mind of a muthafucka clockin' every dime
This nigga rolled up, a killa
Quickly hit him wit the gauge
Bigga than the graves
Took em days, ta fix him up
A closed casket
This nigga had a kid, now this nigga dead, left behind a bastard
So 19-99 is just anotha year for niggas dyin' the same way
So live your life ta see anotha day
(Chorus)
Pay niggas like ta ball
But pay niggas gots ta fall
You know it ain't no heaven for us all
Vogue niggas like ta kill
Vogue niggas like ta feel
Pumpin' up they muthafuckin' steel
Scar niggas gots ta know
Scar niggas make the dough
They used ta gettin' paid from every blow
But all niggas gots ta die
All niggas must decide
It's what around the world they 'gon reside
The song "Bedtime Stories" by Bookie featuring Kool G. Rap is a dark and gritty reflection of the criminal underworld. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where money and power reign supreme, and death is always lurking around the corner. The verses describe different types of gangsters, or "niggas," and their ultimate downfall.
The first verse tells the story of a money-hungry gangster who is willing to do anything to come out on top, even if it means betraying his own family. The chorus emphasizes that no matter how successful these gangsters may be, they will all eventually meet their end. The second verse delves into the life of a more violent gangster who deals drugs and murders his enemies without remorse. The verse culminates in a violent shootout that leaves multiple people dead.
Overall, the song portrays the harsh and brutal reality of gang life in America. It highlights the futility of resisting the temptation of money and power, and the inevitable consequences that come with leading a life of crime.
Line by Line Meaning
Now let me tell you a story about a nigga livin' on the edge
Allow me to narrate a tale of an individual who lives their life in a risky and daring manner
Kinda like takin' the chances of jumpin' off the ledge
Similar to the risks one takes when leaping off a high point, without knowing if they will land safely
A money maker
Someone who consistently earns and accumulates wealth
Would often get involved wit the shit thats evolvin' the streets
Frequently engages in the activities and situations that arise in the streets
Lookin' out for the laws
Staying vigilant and cautious regarding law enforcement
Go hang was the main thang
Associating with individuals who indulge in dangerous and illicit activities
Was definitely a reason ta get the alias flippin' and check the whole name
Having a motive to change their identity and thoroughly investigate every aspect of it
Type a nigga that kill you dead for a nigga rock
A person who is willing to murder someone for the sake of a valuable possession
Get you thinkin' about the prophecy that money got
Prompting one to contemplate the belief that money has a future and fortune-telling quality
Hot
Intense or dangerous
But nigga wit the Benz and the ends
However, a person with both a luxury car and wealth
Not too many friends
Doesn't have many close companions
No guts for the glory and the sins
Lacks the courage to pursue fame and engage in immoral behavior
Twins that he got involved wit ta make his ends
Associates with twins in order to enhance his financial situation
Biz that would have him scared in, but took a chance
Business endeavors that evoke fear in him, yet he still dares to undertake them
Didn't care about his daddy
Has no concern or regard for his father
Didn't care about his brotha
Displays apathy towards his sibling
Didn't care about his mama
Lacks any emotional attachment or concern for his mother
But he cared about them dollas
However, money holds significance and worth to him
A bloody world, up in the mind of a soldier
The mental state of an individual involved in violence and chaos
Ta neva die, and keep it live in your holster
They strive to never perish and always keep their weapons ready for action
Pay niggas like ta ball
Individuals who enjoy spending lavishly and living luxuriously
But pay niggas gots ta fall
However, those who indulge in excessive spending will face downfall
You know it ain't no heaven for us all
There is no paradise or eternal bliss awaiting everyone
Vouge niggas like ta kill
Individuals who take pleasure in committing murder
Vouge niggas like ta feel
Those who derive satisfaction and a sense of power from their actions
Pumpin' up they muthafuckin' steel
Carrying firearms and increasing their weaponry
Scar niggas gots ta know
Individuals who have acquired numerous wounds must understand
Scar niggas make the dough
Those who have gone through hardships and endured pain often amass wealth
They used ta gettin' paid from every blow
They are accustomed to receiving compensation for every act of violence
But all niggas gots ta die
However, everyone will eventually meet their demise
All niggas must decide
Each individual has to make a choice
It's what around the world they 'gon reside
This decision will determine where they will spend the rest of their lives
Yo
Hey
Spoke nigga turn thug
An individual who started as a regular person but transformed into a criminal
Ropin' drugs, totin' the snub
Engaging in drug dealing and carrying a concealed gun
Fifty keys of dope in the tub
A significant amount of narcotics stacked in the bathtub
Enemies soakin' in blood
Enemies who are covered in their own blood as a result of violence
Catch a open mug
To be targeted and assaulted unexpectedly
Bodies layin' smoked in the mud
Dead bodies left lying and decomposing in the muddy ground
It ain't no hope for love, get poked wit slugs
There is no chance for love and instead, they will be shot with bullets
Peep the nigga M.O.
Observe and understand the modus operandi of the individual
Deliveries in stretch limos
Receiving illicit goods through luxury vehicles
Pickups inside the big truck
Collecting and transporting illegal substances in a large truck
Swift bucks get his dick sucked
Quick money allows him to receive oral sex
From the big buck chick that kept the fifth tuck
Provided by a wealthy woman who conceals a firearm
She hit ducks, miss puckered up before the clip spark
She kills targets, avoiding the danger before the shooting starts
Swiss duck caught the duplex, navy blue lefts
Evades law enforcement by escaping to a two-story building and disappearing using a blue left-hand drive vehicle
The lady blew tecs, talkin' 'bout who next
The woman is skilled with firearms and discussing upcoming targets
Daily ain't do sex, the crew flex, cruisin' through cess
Engages in sexual activities infrequently, while the crew displays their strength and superiority as they move through dangerous territories
20 inch chrome spin the gleam
Large chrome rims on the vehicle rotate and glisten in the light
The winnin' team, spend the cream
The group that is victorious spends their profits
Livin' American dreams
Living a life that embodies the idealized vision of success in America
Brick on the triple beam
A large quantity of drugs on a weighing device used for measuring
Put laser beam dots on your wig top
Aiming precision laser sights at someone's head
6 shots hit 'til you drop
Firing six bullets until the target falls
Stop the tick-tock
Cease the countdown or the passage of time
6 and glocks continue ta pop
Six-shot firearms continue to fire rapidly
Til it's pigs for block
Until law enforcement officers surround the area
They got this kid rocked
They have successfully eliminated this individual
Wit the shit cocked
With the weapon armed and ready
Shot off the Crip block
Fired shots while on territory controlled by the Crips gang
Stoppin' more drug traffic than gridlock
Preventing more drug transactions than congested traffic
Miss not
Do not hesitate or miss the target
But forced to us all
However, it is a fate that all individuals are confronted with
10 more came into the door
An additional ten people entered the room
Wit him in the raw
Together with raw and unrefined methods
No time ta waste, the safe's in the floor
No time to delay, the hidden safe is located in the ground
Take the keys, takes a freeze
Retrieve the keys and quickly pause or halt
Break wit the G'd caper for cheese
Make a clean getaway with the stolen money
Grab the G
Take hold of the gun
Rape her then leave wit the jackpot
Sexually assault her and then depart with a large sum of money
Put her ta sleep wit bad shots
Shoot her lethally with poorly aimed bullets
Next day news showin' they snapshots
The following day, newspapers display photographs of the incident
Automatically known wit the ballin'
Naturally associated with those who engage in extravagant spending
Wit dope for all em, smellin' the beans when they callin'
Providing drugs to everyone, perceiving the danger when they are being contacted
Gangstas off the wall when they standin' tall
Gang members who exhibit aggressive and intimidating behavior when they are in control
Killin' ain't feelins, wit extra bullets 'nuf ta make em fall
Taking lives without remorse, equipped with additional ammunition to ensure their targets' demise
Who extended it all, makin' deadly calls
Those who have expansive influence, determining fatal decisions
Niggas wit coconut balls, breakin' down the laws
Individuals with great bravery, challenging and disregarding the rules
But all niggas
However, all individuals
Niggas 'gon have ta die wit they eyes lookin to the sky
Will have to face death while looking upwards
Or lookin' to the dirt, whichever way it works
Or alternatively, directing their gaze downwards, depending on how things unfold
And they was comin' for him, but he was blind
He was being pursued, but he remained ignorant or unaware
A mind of a muthafucka clockin' every dime
A mindset of always calculating and monitoring one's earnings
This nigga rolled up, a killa
This individual arrived, prepared to commit murder
Quickly hit him wit the gauge
Swiftly shot him with a shotgun
Bigga than the graves
Causing more destruction and death than the graves themselves
Took em days, ta fix him up
It took several days to tend to his wounds and restore his body
A closed casket
His funeral had a closed casket, indicating severe damage to his body
This nigga had a kid, now this nigga dead, left behind a bastard
He had a child, but now he is deceased, leaving behind an illegitimate child
So 19-99 is just anotha year for niggas dyin' the same way
Therefore, the year 1999 is no different as more individuals continue to succumb to death in identical manners
So live your life ta see anotha day
Therefore, prioritize living in a manner that allows you to experience another day
Contributed by Aria C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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