Holla
Busta Rhymes feat. Dr. Dre Lyrics


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Yeah, yea
This shit sound like
One two o'clock in the morning with the full moon out
Niggas in they trucks creeping
With a fresh box of ecstasy pills for these bitches

Yeah, team select, please collect, G's connect
Thieves nigga direct the trees to the SmokeFest
Want to take a toke? YES! The newest zone I'm in
I'm like Smithsonian nigga, fuck it call me Napoleon
Wave the torch, cut the head off the Leviathan
The terminology I'm rhyming in cause a frenzy up in Ireland
Hit ya, I'm gon get ya
And drop the bomb scripture at your barmitzvah
Yo, map shit out, blast through the speakers
With a wife beater on, Bushe below, a new pair of sneakers
Street niggas hang on the sidewalk, that's where I learned my fly talk
Pimp-strut, and how to skywalk
Moderating how we establish the whole conglomerate
The way we honor it, you'll never conquer it
See how we wreck, has a global effect, on even Polish people
Young and restless down to the old and feeble
Peep them, Czechoslovakian to Yugoslavian niggas
Be all into my bounce so don't be bothering niggas
So NOW you should feel the whole cathedralish bounce
Put one in your stomach leave you in a fetalish crouch, nigga
My vernacular is spectacular
Strategic plans'll have you looking wacker than a postal office massacre
Is that so? Make moves just like a fatso
Bounce in a minivan Astro after my gat blow!

[Chorus]
Hey yo, get up, get up, get dough (get dough nigga)
Roll up, light up, and smoke that 'dro (smoke 'dro now)
Bitch shake yo' hips and bounce real slow
Niggas rep yo' hood, I'm with that
All my nig-gas (all my niggas) if you with me (if you with me)
Yeah I see you (yeah) HOL-LA
(Throw yo' guns in the motherfucking air, c'mon!)
All my bitch-es, if you're with me (yeah all my bitches where you at now)
Yeah I see you (you know I see y'all) HOL-LA

Yeah, my whole entire mind state deeper
Than astronomy and mathematics like Galileo
Smash you niggas like mashed potato
Back when niggas used to rock Ballys and Clarks
I used to watch, little niggas shouldn't hustle nickel crack in the park
Barrels spray the brighter flame in the dark
Blood spill stain on the street, that's how niggas be leaving they mark
Fucking with diplomats who love Bailey's
Monopolize and quickly get other money fucking with Israelis
So solid how we be symbolic
To a handful of niggas that be all scheming on the same wallet
Them type niggas that be conspiring and kidnapping
Shit happens! Gun clap for you in a gift wrapping
You should follow how the style switch up
Like a group of religious niggas scheming to kill they arch-bishop
You big pussy nigga acting all hard
Call me atheist, because I don't believe in you God
It's like a grand feast celebrating the bounce of the century
I tote the recipe quick for any type of discrepancy
Busta Rhymes the great renaissance artist and architect
Like how a Felipe portrait is so hard to get
We got the obscure shit for the street
Nevertheless we split your head and your chest, now rock to the beat
Yo, we got the obscure shit for the street
Nevertheless we split your head and your chest, now rock to the beat

[Chorus]

[Busta Rhymes]
Holla at me now, c'mon!




Yeah, Busta Rhymes, cooking up a little brown stew chicken
Dr. Dre niggas, yea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Busta Rhymes and Dr. Dre's song "Holla" are full of vivid and intense imagery. Busta Rhymes talks about being up late at night with the full moon out, riding around with ecstasy pills for girls. He then goes on to describe the scene of street niggas hanging out on the sidewalk, where he learned his "fly talk" and pimp-strut. Busta talks about how the way they establish their whole conglomerate can't be conquered and has a global impact from "young and restless down to the old and feeble." He boasts about his vernacular and strategic plans that can make someone look wacker than a postal office massacre.


In the chorus, Busta Rhymes tells people to get up, get dough, roll up, light up, and smoke that 'dro. He's encouraging girls to shake their hips and guys to rep their hood. He then says "HOL-LA" to everyone, including his niggas and bitches. Throughout the song, the lyrics are full of references to violent acts and criminal behavior.


The lyrics to "Holla" are a reflection of the hip-hop culture of the late 90s and early 2000s. They are full of bravado and machismo, with rappers boasting about their wealth, power, and influence. The song also reflects the growing influence of drugs like ecstasy and marijuana in popular culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yea
Agreement and acknowledgement of what's about to happen


This shit sound like One two o'clock in the morning with the full moon out Niggas in they trucks creeping With a fresh box of ecstasy pills for these bitches
The atmosphere is set for a certain type of party with shady activities and a drug-fueled environment


Yeah, team select, please collect, G's connect Thieves nigga direct the trees to the SmokeFest Want to take a toke? YES! The newest zone I'm in I'm like Smithsonian nigga, fuck it call me Napoleon
Getting high and connecting with other gangsters in a special event atmosphere, feeling like a powerful historical figure


Wave the torch, cut the head off the Leviathan The terminology I'm rhyming in cause a frenzy up in Ireland Hit ya, I'm gon get ya And drop the bomb scripture at your barmitzvah
Being a dominant lyrical force and hyping up the crowd, even those who weren't expecting to get into the vibe


Yo, map shit out, blast through the speakers With a wife beater on, Bushe below, a new pair of sneakers Street niggas hang on the sidewalk, that's where I learned my fly talk Pimp-strut, and how to skywalk
Being confident and stylish, with clever ways of expressing oneself, learned from the streets


Moderating how we establish the whole conglomerate The way we honor it, you'll never conquer it See how we wreck, has a global effect, on even Polish people Young and restless down to the old and feeble Peep them, Czechoslovakian to Yugoslavian niggas Be all into my bounce so don't be bothering niggas So NOW you should feel the whole cathedralish bounce Put one in your stomach leave you in a fetalish crouch, nigga
Showing that their gang is well-established and respected worldwide, with even the most unlikely people getting into their style, and making it clear that anyone who messes with them will face serious consequences


My vernacular is spectacular Strategic plans'll have you looking wacker than a postal office massacre Is that so? Make moves just like a fatso Bounce in a minivan Astro after my gat blow!
Boasting about their impressive language skills, and making threats to any perceived enemies


Hey yo, get up, get up, get dough (get dough nigga) Roll up, light up, and smoke that 'dro (smoke 'dro now) Bitch shake yo' hips and bounce real slow Niggas rep yo' hood, I'm with that All my nig-gas (all my niggas) if you with me (if you with me) Yeah I see you (yeah) HOL-LA (Throw yo' guns in the motherfucking air, c'mon!) All my bitch-es, if you're with me (yeah all my bitches where you at now) Yeah I see you (you know I see y'all) HOL-LA
Encouraging people to party, represent their area, and have fun together, with a call to throw up their guns in celebration


Yeah, my whole entire mind state deeper Than astronomy and mathematics like Galileo Smash you niggas like mashed potato Back when niggas used to rock Ballys and Clarks I used to watch, little niggas shouldn't hustle nickel crack in the park Barrels spray the brighter flame in the dark Blood spill stain on the street, that's how niggas be leaving they mark Fucking with diplomats who love Bailey's Monopolize and quickly get other money fucking with Israelis
Showing their intellectual prowess and their willingness to use violence to impose their dominance, while reminiscing on the past and the harsh realities of growing up in the streets


So solid how we be symbolic To a handful of niggas that be all scheming on the same wallet Them type niggas that be conspiring and kidnapping Shit happens! Gun clap for you in a gift wrapping You should follow how the style switch up Like a group of religious niggas scheming to kill they arch-bishop You big pussy nigga acting all hard Call me atheist, because I don't believe in you God
Calling out fake gangsters and making threats, while also referencing the dangers and risks of changing one's style or beliefs


It's like a grand feast celebrating the bounce of the century I tote the recipe quick for any type of discrepancy Busta Rhymes the great renaissance artist and architect Like how a Felipe portrait is so hard to get We got the obscure shit for the street Nevertheless we split your head and your chest, now rock to the beat Yo, we got the obscure shit for the street Nevertheless we split your head and your chest, now rock to the beat
Presenting themselves as artistic geniuses who are in complete control of their music and the streets, and challenging anyone who dares to question their authority


Holla at me now, c'mon! Yeah, Busta Rhymes, cooking up a little brown stew chicken Dr. Dre niggas, yea
Wrapping up the song with a final shout-out and some culinary musings




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, BUSTA RHYMES, MICHAEL ELIZONDO, CAMARA KAMBON

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Comments from YouTube:

@chivosadventures8171

I remember when Armando and I would hot box my brand new 2000 Ford Lightning and we'd play this song. I'd all of a sudden start getting paranoid and start tripping. those were the good ol days. this is the perfect song to get high and listen to.😎

@bandilestemere485

Still listening to it in 2020

@5280PolotheKid

The most underrated Duo BUsta and Dr Dre

@007gzilla

All my niggas 2020 n beyond

@mrphunky

Still bumping in 2022 💯💯💯

@jonathanb4611

one of my best song ever, i search the name of this song since 1 year , may be more

@007gzilla

Me too

@Sosoriginale

That chorus is dope!

@matthewmann8969

The beat and sound sounds a bit Jungle Book Influenced

@ravtastar

bus a bus

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