Cocaina
Busta Rhymes Lyrics

Busta Rhymes ya gots to be the sure shot
Busta Rhymes is confident in his skills and abilities as an artist.

Flipmode ya gots to be the sure shot
Busta Rhymes is calling out his crew, Flipmode Squad, to be the best.

Aftermath ya gots to be the sure shot
Busta Rhymes is referring to Dr. Dre's record label, Aftermath Entertainment, and challenging them to step up their game.

My live niggas ya know, who be the sure shot?
Busta Rhymes is asking his fellow artists who among them has what it takes to be successful on the music scene.

Live bitches ya know, who be the sure shot?
Busta Rhymes is posing the same question to the female artists in the industry.

Shit
Busta Rhymes uses this exclamation as an acknowledgement of the intensity of his lyrics.

I'm back in ya soul just like a minister
Busta Rhymes is back and delivering his message with the impact of a preacher.

I'm big like a movie, I'm on the screen and at the cinema
Busta Rhymes is comparing his presence as an artist to that of a major motion picture.

While I'm in the process of slowly getting rid of ya
Busta Rhymes is referring to his domination of the competition in the music industry.

I'm back over bitches, and then I throw 'em in my video
Busta Rhymes is boasting about his power over women and how he features them in his music videos.

Yeah, yeah, the God of the block
Busta Rhymes is referring to himself as the all-powerful figure in the music scene, specifically in the hip-hop genre.

Ya know me killer had you spreading the spot wet and "Twist It" like Olivia
Busta Rhymes is saying that instead of simply making you dance (as is the case with his song 'Twist It'), his music makes you sweat and feel as if you're in a dangerous situation.

Oh shit, flow so sick in the committee
Busta Rhymes is saying that his rhymes are so impressive and powerful that they cause people in the industry to lose their minds.

We know you a slouch duke, we don't even consider ya
Busta Rhymes is bragging about being on top and ignoring those who aren't even close to his level.

Boss nigga, see or hear me in ya area
Busta Rhymes is emphasizing his dominance in the music industry and presence in any location.

The more niggas, the murders, the more the money, the more the merrier
Busta Rhymes is saying that more competition means more opportunities for success and profit in the music industry.

Smash shit 'til everything become mass hysteria
Busta Rhymes is saying that his music has the power to create a frenzy and chaos amongst listeners.

Hungry for street shit, see I be takin care of ya check nigga
Busta Rhymes is saying that he is in control and taking care of his financial success through his music career.

Fuck all the talk, homey I'm daring ya
Busta Rhymes is daring his competition to try and keep up with him in the music scene.

The lead from the shot'll poison ya blood like malaria
Busta Rhymes is stating that the damage he inflicts on the competition is fatal and can bring them down like a deadly disease.

Made back and sell it over exotic
Busta Rhymes is talking about his luxury car, a Mercedes-Maybach, and how he can make money selling it as an exotic vehicle.

Worm skin interior, my swagger to my bitch the more money
Busta Rhymes is bragging about the high-end interior of his car and how it defines his persona as an artist, which in turn makes him more successful with women and money.

It's all superior
Busta Rhymes is saying that he is untouchable and has no equal in the music industry.

When we in the spot ya know that we sure to shine (to shine)
Busta Rhymes is confident that he and his crew will stand out in any situation or performance setting.

It's all so holy and so divine
Busta Rhymes is emphasizing the greatness and almost god-like nature of his music and performance abilities.

Analyze niggas 'til we can read ya mind
Busta Rhymes is saying that he and his crew are so adept at understanding the competition that they can predict their every move.

Sometimes a real live nigga is hard to find
Busta Rhymes is saying that true and authentic artists are a rarity in the industry.

We like, "drugs overdose niggas every time"
Busta Rhymes and his crew are using the metaphor of overdosing on drugs to describe their musical domination over the competition.

(Cocaina baby, cocaina baby, cocaina baby, cocaina baby)
Busta Rhymes is referencing cocaine, but is also using it as a metaphor for how his music is addictive and can bring the competition down.

Yo, I'm tired of telling ya
Busta Rhymes is becoming frustrated with the music industry and competition not being able to keep up.

Back on my bullshit, fucking put a shell in ya
Busta Rhymes is saying that he is back to his true and authentic self and will come at the competition with full force.

Gangster niggas respect it, salute me on the regular
Busta Rhymes is saying that even the toughest and most respected artists recognize his power and give him the respect he deserves.

When it comes to the street shit, define me as the emperor
Busta Rhymes is saying that he reigns supreme in the hip-hop game and is at the top of the hierarchy.

Check it my nigga, most of you motherfucking amateur
Busta Rhymes is highlighting the fact that most of his competition doesn't measure up to his level of skill and authenticity.

I muster the nigga quick and damage any challenger
Busta Rhymes is saying that he has the ability to take down any competition that comes his way with ease.

But now ya know, "Oh a nigga flow so spectacular"
Busta Rhymes is acknowledging his amazing talent and abilities as an artist.

Break niggas down and handle you motherfucking characters
Busta Rhymes is saying that he can deal with any type of competitor and come out on top.

Captain of this shit but most of you niggas is passengers
Busta Rhymes is once again emphasizing his dominance and authority in the hip-hop game and highlighting how most others are just riding a wave created by him.

I'm taking it back to the hood, like '87 Maximas
Busta Rhymes is referencing a popular car from the 80s and saying he is returning to his roots in terms of his music and where he is from.

Yeah, yeah ya know who the truth, no need for asking the, same question again
Busta Rhymes is saying that his authenticity and talent is not up for debate, and there's no need to keep questioning it.

To get the same answer bruh, fasten ya seatbelt
Busta Rhymes is warning the competition to prepare themselves for the domination he is about to inflict.

Bitches fuck wit the bachelor
Busta Rhymes is saying that his success with women is another aspect of his dominance and control in the music industry.

Wit' money like a thousand coke deals from here to Panama
Busta Rhymes is comparing his wealth to that of a drug lord with countless deals and profit spreads throughout the world.

Strike like a brightness, a light, I'm here to dazzle ya
Busta Rhymes is describing how his talent is like a shining light that attracts and impresses audiences.

Whole hood from the boroughs, to the niggas up in Attica
Busta Rhymes is saying that he has fans and followers from all walks of life, including those in prison.

Soldiers in the streets, the Middle East, way down to Canada
Busta Rhymes is saying that his fans and influence extend worldwide, from the streets of America to the Middle East and even Canada.

When it comes to the block, ya know I'm the ambassador
Busta Rhymes is saying that even though his success and influence spread beyond his hometown, he is still the representative and leader of the hip-hop scene.

Follow nobody's footsteps, but said it like a scavenger
Busta Rhymes is saying that he doesn't follow anyone else's style or path, but instead paves his own way to success through hard work and skill.

Wanna talk money bitch!? Then holla at my manager
Busta Rhymes is saying that he is so successful that he can't be bothered with money negotiations and instead refers people to his representatives.

The way y'all niggas is trash, my crew'll get to blasting ya
Busta Rhymes is saying that his crew will take care of any competition that is not up to par or worthy of his attention.

Twelve shot clip, hollow tips, quick to plaster ya
Busta Rhymes is once again using violent metaphors to describe how his music and domination can take down any competition.

All over the cement, spread ya like I'm mashing
Busta Rhymes is describing the violence and impact of his music on the competition.

Everything, Bus-a-Bus date, but check ya fuckin calendar!
Busta Rhymes is saying that when he is on the scene, everything else is irrelevant and the competition needs to be aware of when he is making his moves.

Take me all the way, where you are (cocaina baby, cocaina baby, cocaina baby)
The chorus, sung by Marsha, has little to do with the lyrics of the song and instead focuses on a romantic pursuit. The repeated use of "cocaina baby" may be interpreted as the addictive hold that one may have on another.