Gotta Have It
Bun B Lyrics

East New York! Broklyn!
I am representing East New York, a neighborhood in Brooklyn.

I gotta have that (OH) Money when I see you
I must obtain the money I expect to receive when I encounter you.

Where your stash at? (Where that stash at?)
Tell me the location of your hidden supply of money or valuable items.

Grindin on the block for the green bags (You got the green bags!?)
I am working hard on the streets to acquire money, also known as the 'green bags.'

Run up on you nigga where the cheese at? (Yo where that cheese at?)
I will approach you swiftly and demand to know where you keep your profits, also referred to as 'cheese.'

Don't make me squeeze that i gotta have that (I gotta have that) Money when I See you where your stash at? (Yo where that stash at?)
Do not compel me to use force in order to obtain what I desire, especially the money that is owed to me when we meet. I also need to know where you have concealed your possessions.

You gettin money on that block I want in! (I want in)
If you are making a profit on that street, I desire to be a part of it.

You make a twenty dollar sale I want ten!
If you complete a transaction worth twenty dollars, I demand to receive half of that amount.

I tried to be nice but, he started riffin
I initially attempted to be kind, but the other person began to argue or act in a confrontational manner.

Then he slowed his role up When I start grippin
Once he witnessed me reaching for my weapon, he became less aggressive and hostile.

I gotta get some new shoes for my son He got twenty pairs so what Let's make it twenty one
I need to purchase additional footwear for my son. Even though he already has a considerable amount (twenty pairs), I believe there is nothing wrong with increasing the collection to twenty-one.

I'm a get him everything that His daddy never got Like the new Playstation and the new XBox
I am committed to providing my son with all the possessions that I, as his father, never had the opportunity to own. This includes the latest gaming consoles like the new Playstation and the new Xbox.

So I gotta go and get a Couple dudes off the block Put the mask on pull the thing out let it pop
As a result, I need to eliminate a few individuals from the neighborhood. I will disguise my identity with a mask, draw out my weapon, and discharge it with force.

Run up on a chump like gimme them packs Man where that cheese at?! Don't Make me squeeze that!
I will confront an unsuspecting and feeble individual, demanding that they hand over their illicit substances. I will also inquire about their profits. It is imperative for them to cooperate and not provoke me to resort to violence.

Trill hood cat know when you see me Hood chicks wanna love me hood Dudes wanna be me
Authentic individuals from the neighborhood are aware of my presence and reputation. Women from the community are attracted to me, while men aspire to emulate my lifestyle and demeanor.

I give them the heebie geebies when I step on the block They know I'm diggin in them pockets Front on me and get dropped
My presence intimidates and unsettles those around me when I enter the neighborhood. They understand that I am involved in searching people's pockets and looking for valuables. Anyone who challenges or disrespects me will face the consequences.

See I don't care who name on the Streets they know that I'm runnin 'em
I am not concerned with the reputation or authority of anyone in the community. The residents are aware that I have control and dominance over the streets.

Talk loud with his homeys catch Him solo I'm sonnin him
Individuals who speak loudly and act tough when surrounded by their friends will discover their vulnerability when they confront me alone. I will assert my dominance and treat them as my subordinate.

Look up the block there go Uncle Murda and Bun and 'em They 'gon pop off homey I Don't want none of them
If you examine the area further down the street, you will come across Uncle Murda and Bun B, along with their associates. They are ready to engage in a violent altercation, and I am wise enough to avoid any confrontations with them.

You talk tough you better be Ready to back it up
If you choose to act tough and boastful, you must be prepared to demonstrate the authenticity and strength to support your words.

Before we get to actin up y'all 'gon get to packin up
It would be prudent for you and your companions to leave promptly before we resort to aggressive behavior.

That's real talk cause we ain't Playin for the dough
I am speaking the truth here because we are not engaging in mere games or trivial matters. The stakes involve monetary gains.

And you can't put that on the Pimp cause man you already know
You cannot attribute these actions or motivations to me as someone involved in pimping because you should already be aware of my true nature and intentions.

Na na na, na na na, na na na!
A nonsensical vocalization expressing excitement and triumph.

Ain't no mistakin no fakin I be brakin in And I be shakin up the buildin Because I will be takin in Every fuckin thing that I'm on
There is absolutely no room for ambiguity or deception. I forcefully gain access and completely disrupt the premises. I am determined to seize and acquire every single valuable item that comes under my control.

And if it's yours then I want it I take it like it was mine Then walk around and then flaunt
Regardless of its original ownership, I desire and claim ownership over possessions. I acquire them as if they were always mine and proceed to display them publicly.

Then get to fuckin your aunt Cause now she has an obsession
Furthermore, I engage in sexual relations with your aunt, as she has become infatuated with me and fixated on our connection.

Because your belongings look better when There in my possession
The items you own appear to be more visually appealing and desirable when they are under my control and in my possession.

Now heh heh heh heh gotta laugh At this shit cause it's funny
I cannot help but laugh heartily at this situation because it is truly amusing to me.

Whenever it comes to money I'm Such an irrational think
When it revolves around money, my thinking becomes irrational and driven by my desire to acquire as much as possible.

The type for runnin your house and I rob the stash under sink And put the gun in your mouth and I'm frownin like somethin was missin
I am the type of person who invades your home and steals the concealed stash of valuables stored beneath the sink. Additionally, I will insert a firearm into your mouth and maintain a displeased expression, implying that something of great importance is lacking.

And give a fuck I ain't Leavin a pot to pissin
I do not care and have no regard for your well-being. I will ensure that you are left with absolutely nothing, not even the basic means to relieve yourself.