Tip
Busta Rhymes Feat. Q Lyrics


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Know ima dog
I don't play with no pussy cat
Get in dem draws
Kill that lil kitty Kat
She grab my balls
When I hit it from the back
Dont hit the mall
Unless I go spin some racks
I know you fraud
And your trap is on tip toe
My pockets swole
Like a motherfucking lymph node
Still in the hood
A place that you cant go
I know you scared
So you need stay home
Your trap ain't doing numbers
That shit tip toe
My shit ringing off the hook
Like a flip phone
Ratchet bitch fuck her
Pulling off her clip phone
Might trip all dis drip
You can slip on uh
I just got dem bags
Bout to get them gone
Busting open bags
In the living room
Bustin no discussion
If my cousin got em
In the zoom
Fuck it ima fuck
But I ain't in the mood
Shawty want a break
I gave her interlude
I put on a show
Get it by the load
Sell it how you want
Break it down
You can get a gram
You can get a O
Been around
Every side of town
Still be throwing 4S
Hold it down
When niggas not around
I be on my own
never dolo
Strap be on my clothing
Like a logo
Trap be going pogo
I got sticks
Might pull up with dem horses
Like its polo
My advice is keep yo distance
Dont try me dats a no no
Double o
Know ima dog
I don't play with no pussy cat
Get in dem draws
Kill that lil kitty Kat
She grab my balls
When I hit it from the back
Dont hit the mall
Unless I go spin some racks
I know you fraud
And your trap is on tip toe
My pockets swole
Like a muhfuckin lymph node
Still in the hood
A place that you cant go
I know you scared
So you need stay home
He cross the line
I givem a halo
Still in the hood
Where you cant go
Pop a couple shots
Then I lay low
I'm to busy running up
a bank roll
He got hit by a stick
That he ain't never seen
Guns come equipped
With infrared beams
Aint no standard clips
We got magazines
Couple blue hundreds
Stuffed in my jeans
You know how I get
Bout my paper
Pop a couple shots
Now I'm disturbing the neighbors
I give a fuck bout a hater
Fuck around send that boy to the maker
Couple bad bitches they on my radar
Fuck her good
But no I can't save her
I got them racks ain't signed to no label
Bitch I'm connected
Aint talking bout cable
Know ima dog
I don't play with no pussy cat
Get in dem draws
Kill that lil kitty Kat
She grab my balls
When I hit it from the back
Don't hit the mall
Unless I go spin some racks
I know you fraud
And your trap is on tip toe
My pockets swole
Like a motherfucking lymph node
Still in the hood
A place that you cant go




I know you scared
So you need stay home

Overall Meaning

In the song "Tip" by Busta Rhymes Feat. Q-Tip, the lyrics are full of references to life experiences, metaphors and challenges in the rap world. The first few lines talk about how Busta's rhymes are like the birds and bees creating life, and how they impress the famous DJ Funk-Master Flex. The song also talks about the challenges of being a rapper with lines like "Flows make you shit in your drawers," indicating how powerful they are. The song also talks about meeting Siamese twins from overseas and friends from New Orleans, describing unique women, including a straight Black-Portuguese woman. The chorus emphasizes the bond between Busta and Q-Tip, and how they are both exceptional rappers who understand each other's vibe, even though they call each other out.


The second verse talks about the pressure and responsibility of being a rapper, especially in the streets. Busta talks about how he competes with others who want to do well, and how he tries to do good in his hood. He urges others to be positive and not to screw up, reminding everyone that progress is important. He also warns that there are snakes and lizards in the world, and that one must stay vigilant and be prepared to decipher their intentions. Busta highlights the power of collaboration, especially with Q-Tip, with whom he has a unique bond.


Overall, the song is an ode to the craft of rap and to the bond between two rappers who have a unique understanding of each other's vibe and strengths. The song also highlights how rap is a powerful tool to talk about life experiences, including the challenges of being a young black man in America.


Line by Line Meaning

My rhymes create life like the birds and the bees
My lyrics are so powerful they bring energy and vitality in the same way that bees and birds do.


Make Funk-Master Flex say yo I'm feeling these
Even Funk-Master Flex, a well-known hip-hop DJ, approves of my rhymes.


Flows make you shit in your drawers
My rhymes are so intense that they can make you lose control of your bowels.


Change your dungarees
They are so powerful that they can change your life and the way you dress.


Smoking trees, getting cottonmouth, wild munches
I enjoy smoking marijuana, but it gives me dry mouth and makes me hungry.


Bowed down the block eating food at Luigi's
I went to a restaurant called Luigi's and was enjoying my meal.


Constipated, too much extra cheese
I had too much cheese and it caused me to become constipated.


Well anyway, while I was cooling down at Luigi's
While I was taking it easy at the restaurant...


I met some Siamese twins from overseas, Lebanese
I encountered two twins from Lebanon who were conjoined.


Let's begin with the friends from New Orleans
Now let's talk about some other people I met in New Orleans.


They had a fifth friend
The group had one more person with them.


She was straight Black-Portuguese
The fifth person was a woman who was of both Black and Portuguese descent.


Pretty palm-olive-soaped skin, AloeVeralese
She had beautiful, smooth skin like it was washed with Palmolive soap and aloe vera.


She looked like the type of chick you only see in fantasies
The woman was so stunning that she seemed like a figment of the imagination.


The type of chick you would KILL for to get between the knees
She was so desirable that someone might go to extremes just to be with her.


Yo I made time to chill with Miss Portuguese
I took some time to hang out with the Black-Portuguese woman.


Would you believe, the bitch tried to steal my fucking house keys
She tried to steal my keys, which was surprising and frustrating.


And rob me for my G's
She also intended to take my money.


Had to show this crazy braud, I mastered my Degree's and my Ph.D's
I had to prove to her that I was not someone she could mess with, using my intelligence (degrees and Ph.D).


Got your face on camera, motherfucker say cheese
I caught her on camera and demanded she smile for the camera as proof of guilt.


You better get with your friends quick, before I start to squeeze
She better reconcile with her friends before I become violent.


Getting caught up in that freaky gold-digger Jamborees
Getting involved with women who are only interested in money can lead to wild and risky situations.


I got weight on my shoulders in the form of this beat
I feel the pressure to perform well on this track.


Ain't nothing sweet, on the street, for good these I compete
The streets are brutal and competition is fierce.


Come off complete
I come out on top and give my all.


And you need to get back in your stance
You need to be ready for whatever comes at you.


We enhance and we're playing the whole world circumstance
We adapt to the circumstances and face everything the world throws at us.


So do good in your hood even though you puff life
Even if you live a life with vices, you should still do good in your community.


Positive to comply
It's always better to have a positive, cooperative attitude.


Don't screw up facing that crowd
Be confident and don't make mistakes when performing for an audience.


Progress don't fall back
Keep moving forward and don't lose your momentum.


We can't have that
It's important to avoid negative situations and consequences.


I'll hold your hand Black
I'll stand by your side and support you, even if you're going through hard times.


We can't wind up with scratch
We can't end up with nothing or in a bad situation.


I put my best foot forward, when I play in life
I always try my hardest and give it my all in everything I do.


Cause this world as I live it, chill's like a double edged knife
The world is dangerous and surprising, like a knife that can cut both ways.


In the jam we regulate, cause we organize
When we perform, we control and manage the situation.


Logic-a-ly thinking when along's enterprise
We use our reasoning abilities to make smart decisions in our work.


A lot of brothers from the ghetto got the gift of gab
Many people from underprivileged areas have a talent for persuasive talking.


Peace to the West Coast and the East, we's fam
Shout out to both coasts, we are all part of the same family.


Need I make mention that the crew we've got
Do I really need to highlight how great our team is?


Make things get hot, like the FoFo shot, Blauw!
Our performances and music get people energized and excited, like the sound of a gunshot.


No we don't promote no guns, but don't turn that cheek
We don't encourage violence or weapon use, but we won't back down from danger either.


In the world that we live calmness is viewed as weak
In our world, being calm can be seen as a vulnerability.


So, we got to stay awake for all these lizards and snakes
We have to be vigilant and aware of deceitful people who could harm us.


Some of them come as friends; some of them come as Jakes
Some of these deceitful people come across as friendly, and some even pretend to be police officers (Jakes).


We decipher all the force and build rounds with our friends
We analyze the situation and work with our allies (friends) to make a plan.


So we can live right until time ends
Our goal is to live our lives in the right way until the end of time.


Yo why's that?
Do you understand what I'm saying?


I estimate, so we can get these ends
I believe that by working together and planning, we can achieve our desired outcomes.


Busta and Tip, you know we make minds bend
Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip are known for their unique and innovative style that challenges listeners' expectations.


I caught that I'll vibe Tip (word Bust?) yo yo word
Q-Tip recognizes that Busta Rhymes is a talented rapper and they vibe together.


That I'll vibe Tip (word Bust?) yo yo word
Busta Rhymes agrees and they have a good rapport.


Cause when I'm in the place you know my shit be absurd
Their performances are outrageous, intense, and unforgettable.


(So when I hold the Mic you know my shit be absurd)
They're just reiterating how great they are on the mic.




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Written by: Anthony Frazier, Marquell Pettiford

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@JPatelLive

🔥#QTip @2:34🔥: "Incredibly we do it, and it resonates the music
I tune it, YouTube it, it could never ever be refuted
👉🏾It's gnarly for niggas and naughty for ninas
Bitches and ballerinas
Ballers and in-betweeners
Blatant non-believers and over-achievers
Kicking it in Pele Adidas
Drinking gallons and liters
All of you must reconcile a leader
She's begging to eat us, and her man's attitude defeated
But never a scandal
Because me and Bus we're prone to handle it, we're gentlemen!"🔥
— I wanna THANK💥💥💥 YOU! 💯



All comments from YouTube:

@Tk52781

The sigh of relief on Tips face when he’s finished that last verse 😂. He’s like “why did I write it like that”😂

@hu5films862

Look at Kanye’s face too😂

@hashimhooks4620

Tip won that one. Lol

@therealdonaldtrumpjr

Wonder how many takes it took

@ThomasHobbesJr

He is relieved to not have to work with Kanye anymore

@dylanbuckley6583

2023 and still have never heard a smoother flow than Qtip. Guy has almost perfect timing

@ilfantasticobananajothesci3922

resonates great

@mylipservice

✨️💫✨️

@AhmedMahmoud-or3zs

Slick Rick

@IHateWarThunder

well phife dawg lol, ironic they both from atcq, the butter track top3 fav tracks for me lol

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