There are multiple artists with the name Bow Wow.

1. Bow Wow is a Ja… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Bow Wow.

1. Bow Wow is a Japanese heavy metal band from Tokyo, formed in 1975. The band released their self-titled debut in 1976. The band briefly changed their name to Vow Wow from 1984-1990, and changed back to Bow Wow by their 1995 album Bow Wow #1.

2. Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper, actor and television host. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his first album, Beware of Dog, in 2000 at age 13, which was followed by Doggy Bag in 2001. In 2003, Bow Wow released his third album Unleashed, which was the first album released after dropping the "Lil'" from his stage name.

Bow Wow made his first movie appearance in All About the Benjamins, in 2002 as a cameo. In the same year, Bow Wow made his debut as the lead role in Like Mike. He later began to undertake lead roles in movies, such as Johnson Family Vacation in 2004 and Roll Bounce in 2005. He also played a supporting role in the film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift in 2006. Bow Wow also appeared in five episodes of the television series Entourage, and starred as Brody Nelson in CSI: Cyber until the show's cancelation in 2016.

In his career, Bow Wow has had three top ten hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. He has sold over 10 million copies and 14 million digital assets worldwide.

What They Call Me Feat. Nelly And Ron Browz
Bow Wow Lyrics

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Where da beat at?

Aye!, either boy, jd, boweezy, ooooooh
Ahhhhh, oooooh
Yeaaa yeaaa Ron Browz

[Chorus]
Big time, big time ooh!

Big time, big time
Big time big time
Uh oh uh uh oh

I'm a baller shot caller baby, all da ladies

Ok, beg for me to spoil em crazy
My account on millie, wrist on chilly
And plus I'm way flyer you would think I played for philly
Got that bent on deuces, ya man is a dufus
Girls go (wow) when my coupe go roof less
My paper don't stop no need to put in ya two cents
If he can't do for you lil mama he useless
I got that money walk
Only big money talk
Catch me in da spot like throwing big money bucks
They got that funny walk, whisper when they money talk
Know my green stronger than thirty two hundred hawks
Now that's incredible reserved by the federal
Name a twenty one year old you know do it better boo
Never who, you better off searching for that letter two
I bring in that revenue

I could change
Your life on site baby
Bentley today, Lamb or Mercedes
See you rocking with me, you in good hands
I'm the motherfucking man and don't let nobody tell you different
I'm Big time, big time (Oh)
Big time, big time (That's what they call me)
Big time, big time (Uh oh uh uh oh)

Yea, I pay people to pay my bills
Shit, I be too busy working major deals
See, I'm a jack of hearts trade I got major skills
(Ay what you do?)

I make money, how that major feel
And if I ain't cash, then I got amax and amax got me

Overall Meaning

The song "What They Call Me" by Bow Wow featuring Nelly and Ron Browz is a track about living the high life and having endless amounts of money. The chorus speaks to this through the repetition of "big time" which references the immense wealth and success Bow Wow is experiencing. He says that he is a "baller shot caller" who has all the ladies begging for attention. His wrist is adorned with jewelry and he is rolling around in a Bentley with the top down. Bow Wow is oozing confidence and swagger, asserting that he is the "motherfucking man" and no one can tell him otherwise.

Bow Wow's verses follow suit, describing his lavish lifestyle and detailing how his wealthy status sets him apart from others. He notes that his bank account is in the millions and he rolls around in a coupe without a roof. The girls go wild when they see him and he has a "funny walk" because his money is so strong. Bow Wow also mentions that he pays people to handle his bills because he's too busy working out major deals. Essentially, the song is about Bow Wow flexing his immense wealth and status symbol.

Overall, the song is a braggadocious anthem about the trappings of wealth and how it affords Bow Wow the lifestyle he always dreamed of. It's a classic hip hop track that follows a long legacy of artists boasting about their wealth and success.

Line by Line Meaning

Where da beat at?
Asking for the beat to start the song.

I'm a baller shot caller baby, all da ladies
I'm a successful and wealthy man who attracts a lot of women.

Ok, beg for me to spoil em crazy
Women willingly ask me to spend money on them lavishly.

My account on millie, wrist on chilly
I have millions of dollars in my bank account, and my watch is covered in diamonds.

And plus I'm way flyer you would think I played for philly
Not only am I wealthy, but I also have a great sense of style, as if I played for the Philadelphia basketball team.

Got that bent on deuces, ya man is a dufus
I drive a Bentley on 22 inch wheels, while other men are foolish in comparison.

Girls go (wow) when my coupe go roof less
Women are impressed and excited when I drive my convertible car with the top down.

My paper don't stop no need to put in ya two cents
My wealth continues to increase, and I don't need anyone else's opinions or input.

If he can't do for you lil mama he useless
If a man can't provide for a woman, then he is useless and not worth her time.

I got that money walk
I walk confidently and proudly because of my wealth.

Only big money talk
I only want to hear from people who have a lot of money like me.

Catch me in da spot like throwing big money bucks
You can find me in a club or party, throwing around large amounts of money.

They got that funny walk, whisper when they money talk
Other people who pretend to have money have a strange confidence and talk in hushed tones about their wealth.

Know my green stronger than thirty two hundred hawks
My money and wealth is more powerful than 3,200 hawks combined.

Now that's incredible reserved by the federal
My wealth is so impressive that the government has taken notice and reserved it as incredible.

Name a twenty one year old you know do it better boo
Challenge someone to name a 21-year-old who is more successful and wealthy than me.

Never who, you better off searching for that letter two
No one is better than me, so you're better off searching for something impossible like the second letter of the alphabet.

I bring in that revenue
I earn a lot of money.

I could change your life on site baby Bentley today, Lamb or Mercedes
I am capable of improving your life immediately by buying you a luxury car like a Bentley, Lamborghini, or Mercedes.

See you rocking with me, you in good hands
If you choose to be with me, you will be taken care of and protected.

I'm the motherfucking man and don't let nobody tell you different
I am the most successful and respected person, and I won't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Yea, I pay people to pay my bills
I am so wealthy that I have people who pay my bills for me.

Shit, I be too busy working major deals
I am occupied with making important business deals and don't have time for trivial things like paying bills.

See, I'm a jack of hearts trade I got major skills
I am extremely talented and skilled in my profession, like the jack of hearts card in a deck of cards.

I make money, how that major feel
I earn a lot of money, and it feels amazing.

And if I ain't cash, then I got amax and amax got me
If I don't have cash on hand, I have a credit card called 'amax' that pays for everything for me.

Big time, big time ooh! Big time, big time, Big time big time, Uh oh uh uh oh
I am successful and wealthy, and people refer to me as 'Big Time.'

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON T DAVENPORT, CORNELL(NELLY) HAYNES, JAMES CALLOWAY, JAMES J CALLOWAY, JARON ALSTON, JERMAINE DUPRI, LEROY JACKSON JR, LEROY O'NEILL JACKSON JR

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