Like Father Like Son
Busta Rhymes Lyrics


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Remember me? Like father, like son
Had a million dollars 'fore I was one
'Cause my daddy hustle
We good now
'Cause my daddy hustle
We out the hood now
'Cause my daddy hustle
Remember me? Like father, like son
Had a million dollars 'fore I was one
'Cause my daddy hustle
We good now
'Cause my daddy hustle
We out the hood now
'Cause my daddy hustle

Winning like Steph Curry in the chip though
Used to be the only one, now I'm the big bro (I'm big too)
Know my daddy schizo, don't mess with his kids yo
Me and my brother tight (yeah), we like the Klitschkos
I love you daddy

Ten years later, I love you too sons
I do life in the box if they ever fuck with my two sons
You're my lil' man, I remember the first day you came out
Your lil' face, your big nose, your lil' feet, your lil' hands
You turned one, come in the room wobbly, lil' stance
And every time I walked in the house he used to do this lil' dance
On the cover of the album with them Chucks on
You cried for six hours, your mama in here going nuts on me
She said you had enough, I said we having fun
All babies cry when they're one, my career had just begun
And so did being a daddy
Car seat in my Escalade, you and me in the Caddy
Playing "Like Father, Like Son" looking in the back seat
He don't look nothing like his mama if you ask me
On the first album Busta Rhymes did the hook
Now he can do it for himself, watch him and his uncle cook
Buss

I'm glad you grew up to becoming everything you could be
That's all I wanted for you young'n, like father, like son
And in the end I'm glad you only turned out better than me (tell 'em)
I hope you know I love you young'n, like father, like son
Your daddy told you it was coming
Coming, your day was coming, I told you
Now daddy's here just keep on running
Running, just keep on running, I tell you

I wanna thank my baby mamas Tiff and Eliska for everything
Y'all deserve the world, I wasn't worthy of no wedding ring
It ain't been one day since I met you I wasn't there for you
Wasn't husband material, but you know I really cared for you
And I know you remember that time when he was five
All these tours taking the toll, I can see it in his eyes
So I stopped tours, stopped rapping, didn't give a fuck about
Nothing that happened after recording The Doctor's Advocate
Catching up with my son 'cause ain't nothing more important
Than walking inside the Footlocker, copping them matching Jordans
Helping him with his jumper, the day he turned nine
I asked him what he want for his birthday, he said to spend some time
So we kick it, that's my best friend (tell 'em), I don't have to get married
He still my best man (believe that), and that's forever
Anybody can be a daddy, just bust a nut and leave
But I'm a father, and I'ma be everything he need and more

I'm glad you grew up to becoming everything you could be
That's all I wanted for you young'n, like father, like son
And in the end I'm glad you only turned out better than me
I hope you know I love you young'n, like father, like son
Your daddy told you it was coming
Coming, your day was coming, I told you
Now daddy's here just keep on running
Running, just keep on running, I tell you

Every time I get in this booth
I'm reminded ten years ago I did it for you, had this vision for you
And I know your daddy get in trouble sometimes
But I'ma stay up out this prison for you, I mean
You all my seed, lil' brother and both of your sisters
You all I need like Method and MJB
And I know I be wildin' sometimes, you told me (breathe daddy)
(One, one, two, two, three, three, four, four)
Furthermore, I'm tryna stay outta trouble just for my sons
Even though it feel weird leaving my house without a gun
I just gotta do it 'cause they might grow up and do this shit
Just 'cause they father do it, fuck with my kids and six Bloods
Jumping out a Buick, understand Puff choking that man for Jus
I'ma do my stuff even if I land in fucking cuffs
For every nigga out here without a kid
Have one and that's gon' be the best shit you ever did
One

I'm Harlem, The Game's oldest son
I make straight A's and I'm a good kid
More importantly, I'm safe
Because my daddy hustled his way out of Compton
So I could have a better life
That's my daddy
And I wish all kids had one like mine
The world would be a better place




One
(Wait Harlem, I wanna say something)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Busta Rhymes’s “Like Father Like Son” express a deep sense of fatherhood and love for his children, as well as a reflection on his own upbringing. The opening lines “Remember me? Like father, like son / Had a million dollars 'fore I was 1 / 'Cause my daddy hustle / We good now / 'Cause my daddy hustle / We out the hood now / 'Cause my daddy hustle” highlights the role his father played in his success and his desire to pass the same opportunity to his children. The song goes on to describe moments in his children's lives and his commitment to being a present and involved father. He talks about stopping his tours to spend time with his son, playing basketball with him, and teaching him life lessons.


The chorus, “I'm glad you grew up to becoming everything you could be / That's all I wanted for you young'n, like father, like son / And in the end I'm glad you only turned out better than me / I hope you know I love you young'n, like father, like son,” shows that the ultimate measure of success for him is to see his children reach their fullest potential while still remaining humble and grateful. While acknowledging his own mistakes as a father, he maintains a strong commitment to being there for them and making sure they have the best life possible.


Overall, Busta Rhymes’s “Like Father Like Son” portrays a deep sense of the importance of fatherhood and commitment to his children, demonstrating the necessary sacrifices and reflecting on the influence of his own father in his life.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember me? Like father, like son
My son can follow in my footsteps and carry on my legacy.


Had a million dollars 'fore I was 1
My father was a successful hustler and provided for me at a young age.


'Cause my daddy hustle
My father earned a living through his entrepreneurial endeavors.


We good now
We've overcome our past struggles and now live comfortably.


We out the hood now
My family has moved away from the negative environment of our past.


Winning like Steph Curry in the chip though
We're achieving great success, similar to Steph Curry's performance in the NBA Finals.


Used to be the only one, now I'm the big bro (I'm here too)
I used to be the only child, but now I have a younger sibling who I look after.


Know my daddy schizo, don't mess with his kids yo
My father has a mental illness, but he will fiercely protect his children from harm.


Me and my brother tight (yeah), we like the Klitschkos
My brother and I have a strong bond and work together like the Klitschko brothers.


I love you daddy
I have a deep love and appreciation for my father.


Ten years later, I love you too sons
As a father, I still have love for my children even when they've grown up.


I do life in the box if they ever fuck with my two sons
I would sacrifice my freedom to protect my children if they were ever in danger.


You're my lil' man, I remember the first day you came out
I have fond memories of my child's birth and hold a deep bond with them.


Your lil' face, your big nose, your lil' feet, your lil' hands
I recall specific details of my child's appearance from birth.


You turned one, come in the room wobbly, lil' stance
I remember the moment when my child started walking, even though they were unsteady on their feet.


And every time I walked in the house he used to do this lil' dance
My child would express joy and excitement upon seeing me.


On the cover of the album with them Chucks on
My child was featured on an album cover, wearing Chucks.


You cried for 6 hours, your mama in here going nuts on me
My child was upset and crying for a long time, causing their mother to become upset with me.


She said you had enough, I said we having fun
My child's mother wanted me to comfort them, but I wanted to have fun with my child.


All babies cry when they're one, my career had just begun
As a new father, I didn't realize that all babies cry at that age. I was also beginning my career.


And so did being a daddy
I was adjusting to fatherhood while also pursuing my career.


Car seat in my Escalade, you want me in the Caddy
My child preferred me driving the Escalade over the Cadillac due to the car seat.


Playing Like Father, Like Son, looking in the back seat
My child and I listened to a song that highlighted our father-son relationship while driving.


He don't look nothing like his mama if you ask me
My child has more physical similarities to me than their mother.


On the first album Busta Rhymes did the hook
Busta Rhymes provided the chorus on my first album.


Now he can do it for himself, watch him and his uncle cook
My child has developed their own musical talents and works with their uncle, who's also in the music industry.


Buss
Busta Rhymes' nickname.


I'm glad you grew up to becoming everything you could be
I'm proud of my child's growth and accomplishments.


That's all I wanted for you young'n, like father, like son
I aspire for my child to be just as successful as I am.


And in the end I'm glad you only turned out better than me
I'm happy to see my child surpass me and achieve greater success.


I hope you know I love you young'n, like father, like son
I want my child to feel loved and supported, just like I do from my own father.


Your daddy told you it was coming
I warned my child that they would face challenges in life.


Coming, your day was coming, I told you
I encouraged my child to be prepared for any difficulties they may encounter.


Now daddy's here just keep on running
I'll always be there for my child and encourage them to persevere through any obstacles.


Running, just keep on running, I tell you
I urge my child to continuously progress and work towards their goals.


I wanna thank my baby mamas Tiff and Eliska for everything
I'm grateful to my children's mothers for their support and care.


Y'all deserve the world, I wasn't worthy of no wedding ring
My past behavior and actions didn't meet the standards for marriage.


It ain't be one day since I met you I wasn't there for you
I've always been present and active in my child's life since day one.


Wasn't husband material, but you know I really cared for you
I had flaws that prevented me from being a good husband, but I still cared deeply for my child's mother.


And I know you remember that time when he was 5
My child's mother and I recall specific events from our child's childhood.


All these tours taking the toll, I can see it in his eyes
My constant touring and traveling affected my child's well-being, as seen in their demeanor.


So I stopped tours, stopped rapping, didn't give a fuck about
I took a break from my music career to prioritize my role as a father and spend more time with my child.


Nothing that happened after recording The Doctor's Advocate
I didn't care about my career achievements after releasing my album The Doctor's Advocate.


Catching up with my son, cause ain't nothing more important
I made it a priority to re-establish a strong relationship with my child.


Than walking inside the Footlocker, copping them matching Jordans
I bond with my child by sharing common interests, such as buying matching sneakers from the store Footlocker.


Helping him with his jumper, the day he turned 9
I assisted my child in improving their basketball shot on their 9th birthday.


I asked him what he want for his birthday, he said to spend some time
My child prioritized spending quality time together for their birthday rather than receiving material gifts.


So we kick it, that's my best friend, I don't have to get married
My child is my best friend and I don't feel the need to get married to have a fulfilling relationship.


He still my best man, and that's forever
My child will always be my closest companion and supporter.


Anybody can be a daddy, just bust a nut and leave
Being a biological parent doesn't equate to being a good father.


But I'm a father, and I'ma be everything he need and more
I'm committed to fulfilling all of my child's needs and going above and beyond for them.


Every time I get in this booth
When I enter the recording studio.


I'm reminded ten years ago I did it for you, had this vision for you
I think back to 10 years ago when I was inspired to pursue my music career for the sake of my child's future.


And I know your daddy get in trouble sometimes
I acknowledge that I sometimes make mistakes and face consequences.


But I'ma stay up out this prison for you, I mean
I'm motivated to avoid any actions or behaviors that could lead to me being incarcerated so I can be there for my child.


You all my seed, lil' brother and both of your sisters
I consider all of my children as part of my legacy.


You all I need like Method and MJB
My love and support for my children is analogous to Method Man and Mary J. Blige's partnership in music.


And I know I be wildin' sometimes, you told me ("Breathe daddy") (1,1, 2,2, 3,3, 4,4)
My child reminds me to calm down and take a breath during stressful situations.


Furthermore, I'm try'na stay outta trouble just for my sons
I aim to avoid negative actions or behavior for the sake of being a positive role model for my children.


Even though it feel weird leaving my house without a gun
Despite feeling vulnerable without a weapon, I recognize the importance of avoiding violent conflict for my children's sake.


I just gotta do it, cause they might grow up and do this shit
I want my children to emulate positive behavior and avoid actions that may lead to negative consequences.


Just cause they father do it, fuck with my kids and six Bloods
If anyone were to harm my children, I would retaliate with violence.


Jumping out a Buick, understand Puff choking that man for Jus
I reference a past altercation where P. Diddy assaulted someone who had disrespected his son Justin.


I'ma do my stuff even if I land in fucking cuffs
I'm willing to face the consequences of my actions and continue to be an involved father.


For every nigga out here without a kid
I have a message for men who don't have children.


Have one and that's gon be the best shit you ever did
Having a child can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life.




Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alan Maman, Trevor Smith, Jayceon Taylor

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@michaelfarris9553

Got the lyrics tatted on my forearm, They say that every time somebody dies a child is born, so I thank the man that gave his life for the birth of my son. Love this song man. Straight up beautiful. I was in a dark place before my son was born, if not for him I might not be here.

@vaslim80

This is dope, congrats bro✌🏾

@Dimadome12

That’s actually my favorite verse from this song

@JohnDcitizen

I played this song in the car taking my son home from the hospital after he was born in 2008 song never gets old

@michaelfarris9553

Hell no, best Father Son song forever man, Tupac level.

@metroplanetstudios

True bro , this song is a remedy to real fathers, that moment you you see him the flesh of your flesh ❤️ooh my God this song drive me somewhere have never been 🙏🏾

@shumblee

That's dope.

@dangerous3442

Fo real my nigga !!!)

@alexfahey3731

Real hip hop is far gone from this time... The brilliance of this song puts every single song to shame these day

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@lilhunt107

My son was born today & I just remember listening to this song & I told myself when I have a son I would play this song. Welcome to the world my son 🙏🏽

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