The Life
Bun B Lyrics


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[Man talking]
OK, we got the Birdman in the building (the birdman)
We got Killa in the building (yeah)
We got Young Weezy in the building (Weezy)

[Lil' Wayne]
Nigga it's, be -M, J-are, Weezy baby
Trying to see him, naw, he need to even eighty (shut yo chips up)
And, I ain't speaking G's, I'm talking M
And I'm walking like a pimp in (pimp) them all street tims
Man shorty got more green than a Boston Gems
Green ? they don't cost in rims
Wayne appear, nigga put a walls in ya ear
Let ya know a fucking boss up in here
How much it cost for this here?
How much it cost for this year?
'cause Me and Stunna bout to buy it
Put yo spoons down, Cash Money off the diet
I pass in a ride on triot, that's traze
But those who was in the days when the teachers was on that pay
I'm raise in the cajun cage, with a bit of amazing grace
And prone to move coke at a amazing pace
Man my daddy super Dave, let's race it
Real not have me, be I'ma win it, I'm a champ

[Chorus: TQ]
In the ghetto life, I'm a ghetto boy(ghetto boy)
Living in the ghetto me, in the ghetto streets
(Somebody tell me what's cracking before)
I'm a ghetto life, any second dog I can blow up
For ghetto me, and you best to be watchin me
Ghetto, ghetto, Ghetto Life

[Baby]
Holla at me T-Keez, T-Keezy, Birdman, Birdman
See I ride in them shake (34's) when I'm pimping these hoes (beyotch!)
It's just that, (Sunshine City!) when I'm smoking that dro
When it comes to this ice, real livin his life
Get money, pimping hoes, with these ghetto type
Nigga check the background, I got O.G. stripe
Just a hood rich nigga flipping birds on a bike
Not survive in this world with guns, pahs, and knives
Pour out, a lil' liquor, mami lost her life
All my niggas in the penitentiary holding that life
See I'm stunning for my niggas with this chromed out pipes
This swish interry foreign german life's (bitch)
And I keep this big toolie just protect my ice (holla at me nigga)
I act, a damn fool, when I'm full of that white (absolute bitch)
But it's the Birdman daddy with these ghe-tto stripes
Ghetto hood (Uptown), Ghe-tto pipe (9 Millimeter)
Ghetto walk (yeah), With my ghe-tto life (Beyotch)

[Chorus]

[Cam'Ron]
Uh-huh, Diplomats, man listen
Hey yo the duck just born, I need seven more leaders
See-Five, Fo'-Fum, and a Seven-Fo' fever (what else)
Act up though I let the Fo' fever leave ya (leave ya)
Dice game, head crack, Six-Fo' fever (fever)
When I'm in L.A., I got Six-Fo' fever (fever)
Fever for the flava of a six-foot diva (let 'em know)
I told the po to feave her, I'm a bout crook
Out to just, not a chef ? know how to cook
With the piece stocks, cook up the rocks
Seventh Delenix is hot, I done cook up the block
Send glocks to ya block, out done cook up yo spots
That's how coke for that cook up his watch (what else though?)
I'm one of those, that will look up to Pac (why?)
'cause when I get pulled over, cook up the cops (damn, follow what)
All they say is, look at his drop (what else?)
Hand on my liscence, look at his watch (fuck em)
But, thug shit dogg, we down with Baby (baby)
We come through clowning baby (baby)
And if we, surrounded babies, ducktape the kids to the wall
Then shoot circle all around the baby, Killa!

[Chorus]

[Cam'Ron]
It's nothin man, Killa!
Diplomats, Cash Money
Baby, holla!
Jim Jones, Santana, what's good, Roc-a-Fella

Birdman
Fly, to hood near you
Then they got 'em cheap (whoo!)




(Yeah, ya know, ya know)
Get that call out one more time

Overall Meaning

The song "The Life" by Bun B is a collaboration between several prominent rappers like Lil' Wayne, Birdman, and Cam'Ron. The lyrics are delivered in a characteristic rap style, filled with references to life in the ghetto and the struggles that come with it. The opening lines introduce the three rappers, with Lil' Wayne boasting about his wealth and street cred. He mentions the cost of his possessions and claims that he and Birdman are about to buy something expensive. The chorus, performed by TQ, talks about life in the ghetto and the dangers that come with it.


Birdman takes over the next verse, talking about his experiences as a pimp and a drug dealer. He references his background and his tendency to use guns to protect his drug empire. Cam'Ron, the final rapper on the track, talks about his own criminal activities and boasts of his ability to outsmart the police. He also references his connections with other rap artists like Jim Jones and Roc-a-Fella.


Overall, the lyrics in "The Life" paint a picture of the harsh realities of living in the ghetto and the desperation that often leads people to turn to crime. The song's message is one of survival in a world where the odds are stacked against you.


Line by Line Meaning

Nigga it's, be-M, J-are, Weezy baby
He is Lil' Wayne who is also known as Be-M, J-are, and Weezy baby


Trying to see him, naw, he need to even eighty (shut yo chips up)
He is not interested in meeting someone unless they have at least $80 million


And, I ain't speaking G's, I'm talking M
He is not talking about thousands of dollars, but millions


And I'm walking like a pimp in (pimp) them all street tims
He is strolling down the street looking like a pimp wearing his fashionable street tims


Man shorty got more green than a Boston Gems
A girl he knows has a lot of money, even more than the Boston Celtics (known as the Boston Gems)


Green ? they don't cost in rims
Green (money) cannot be purchased with rims (wheels)


Wayne appear, nigga put a walls in ya ear
When Lil' Wayne is present, people should listen closely to what he has to say


Let ya know a fucking boss up in here
He wants everyone to know he is a boss


How much it cost for this here?
He wants to know the cost of something


Me and Stunna bout to buy it
He and Stunna (Birdman) are planning to purchase something


Put yo spoons down, Cash Money off the diet
Put an end to small-time hustles, and focus on big things, like Cash Money Records


I pass in a ride on triot, that's traze
He drives around on a Triumph motorcycle


But those who was in the days when the teachers was on that pay
He remembers back when teachers made very little money


I'm raise in the cajun cage, with a bit of amazing grace
He grew up in Louisiana (known for Cajun culture), with some good fortune and chance on his side


And prone to move coke at a amazing pace
He was inclined to sell drugs quickly


Man my daddy super Dave, let's race it
His father, Dave, was very impressive, and he wants to race in his father's honor


Real not have me, be I'ma win it, I'm a champ
He is confident in his own abilities and expects to win


See I ride in them shake (34's) when I'm pimping these hoes (beyotch!)
He drives around in a Cadillac (known as a Shake) when he is working as a pimp


It's just that, (Sunshine City!) when I'm smoking that dro
He gets really happy when he smokes marijuana, especially when he's in Sunshine City


When it comes to this ice, real livin his life
He's living life to the fullest when it comes to wearing expensive jewelry (ice)


Get money, pimping hoes, with these ghetto type
He earns money by pimping out women and lives a ghetto lifestyle


Nigga check the background, I got O.G. stripe
He has an O.G. (Original Gangster) background and reputation


Just a hood rich nigga flipping birds on a bike
He is a wealthy person who sells drugs while riding a motorcycle


Not survive in this world with guns, pahs, and knives
It's difficult to survive in this world without weapons (such as guns, pahs, and knives)


Pour out, a lil' liquor, mami lost her life
He pours out a little bit of alcohol to honor his friend who died


All my niggas in the penitentiary holding that life
His friends who are in prison are serving life sentences


See I'm stunning for my niggas with this chromed out pipes
He wants to showcase his shiny weapons as a tribute to his incarcerated friends


This swish interry foreign german life's (bitch)
He is living a luxurious life, smoking expensive cigars, and driving sophisticated cars


And I keep this big toolie just protect my ice (holla at me nigga)
He owns a large gun (toolie) to protect his expensive jewelry


I act, a damn fool, when I'm full of that white (absolute bitch)
He behaves recklessly when he is high on cocaine


But it's the Birdman daddy with these ghe-tto stripes
He reminds people that Birdman is the original ghetto boss


Hey yo the duck just born, I need seven more leaders
He needs seven more girls to work for him as prostitutes


See-Five, Fo'-Fum, and a Seven-Fo' fever (what else)
He is referring to specific girls he prefers based on their physical attributes


Act up though I let the Fo' fever leave ya (leave ya)
If someone acts up, he threatens to fire them from working with him


Dice game, head crack, Six-Fo' fever (fever)
He enjoys gambling and suggests that winning makes him feel powerful


When I'm in L.A., I got Six-Fo' fever (fever)
He likes to visit Los Angeles and feel like a successful person


Fever for the flava of a six-foot diva (let 'em know)
He likes women who are tall and attractive


I told the po to feave her, I'm a bout crook
He told the police to leave his girl alone because he is a big-time criminal


Out to just, not a chef ? know how to cook
He is not a cook, but he knows how to make money by selling drugs


With the piece stocks, cook up the rocks
With his firearms, he makes drugs (rocks)


Seventh Delenix is hot, I done cook up the block
He has made a lot of drugs and sold them in large amounts in his neighborhood (block)


Send glocks to ya block, out done cook up yo spots
He sends his weapons to his neighborhood to secure his territory


That's how coke for that cook up his watch (what else though?)
He makes a lot of money by selling drugs and can afford to buy expensive watches


I'm one of those, that will look up to Pac (why?)
He looks up to Tupac Shakur for inspiration and guidance


'cause when I get pulled over, cook up the cops (damn, follow what)
When he is pulled over by the police, he acts quickly to hide or dispose of any illegal drugs


All they say is, look at his drop (what else?)
The police are only interested in his expensive car (known as his drop), and do not suspect drugs


Hand on my liscence, look at his watch (fuck em)
The police are more interested in his jewelry than his license, which he finds frustrating


But, thug shit dogg, we down with Baby (baby)
Despite all the criminal activities, they support Birdman and his record label, Cash Money Records


We come through clowning baby (baby)
They arrive at places with a boisterous and confident attitude


And if we, surrounded babies, ducktape the kids to the wall
If they are in a situation with young children around, they would restrain them to avoid danger


Then shoot circle all around the baby, Killa!
If necessary, they would use gunfire to protect themselves and the children




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAURICE HUNT, ANDREW BROWN, MICHAEL JOVANOVIC, ELISE KELLY, TAMEKA REYNOLDS, CABEL STEPHENSON

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@dominiquelane6329

My favorite bun b song by far

@marcsmith5017

This bangs. Nice 14kt and Bun B collab

@98SLABRIDER

super cold shit...damn!!

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