Ante Up
Busta Rhymes feat. Funkmaster Flex M.O.P. Remy Martin & Tephlon Lyrics


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Where did all mutherfuckers go?

Attention please, attention please
This shit here feels like a whole entire world collapsed
Motherfucker! Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah) yeah
Yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
Blunt(blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt

Busta Rhymes now, M.O.P. Now
What you want now? (What you want now?)
(What you want want want want want want blunt blunt)

Ante up! No, cut that fool
They want to act stupid gun-butt that fool
When I cock that tool, nigga run your damn jewels
'Fore we fuck around and lay you up in your own blood pool, nigga
Hunt you down nigga, run your ass down
Unleash the hounds 'til them niggas'll gun your ass down (stop it)
You frontin' like this was a thing of the past
With tattoos over the scars a nigga left on your ass
My niggas think lopsided, bust, they got cross-sided
In the subways they rob trains runnin' along-side it
(Blunt blunt) see motherfucker we don't play for that shit
And if you want your shit back you had to pay for that shit
You little costume niggas, romper-room niggas
Get you in the night or early in the afternoon niggas
We takin' your whole shit while we pass through
Even the shirt off your back, nigga run that too (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I catch you backstage, give me the keys to the Escalade
You think you cute hoe? Take off them Gucci shades
I get my dogs to do you dirty, they all seven-thirty
Rock a ski-mask, whether it's June or February
I take your show money (ohh) take your 'dro money (ohh)
Yo yap that fool, 'cause I don't know money
For my peeps that hate slow money, I put them in the industry
So they can come and take all your money
Wish I could bring pun back
(Blaow!) bitch, run that!
(Blaow!) bitch, run that! (Blaow!) bitch, run that
So keep actin' like you don't know where the funds at
And I'ma show y'all motherfuckers where the guns at

Ante up! Yo, yap that bitch
She try to spaz out, then smack that bitch
Hoe you don't be rhymin', you still memorizin'
Remi want them goddamn diamonds (huh)

Ante up! Yap that fool
Ante up! Kidnap that fool
It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
Get up off them go damn diamonds (huh!)
Ante up! Yap that fool
Ante up! Kidnap that fool
Get him (get him) get him, hit him (hit him) hit him
Yap him (zap him) yap him (zap him)

Ante up! Yap that fool
Fuck hip-hop, rip pockets, snatch jewels
Ante up

What? My whole family nuts
Run up yo' stash house, tie granny up
Make you strip butt-naked
Young buck got struck with the gun butt (for what?)
For tryin' to tuck the necklace
I'm young hungry armed and reckless
On the streets with a death wish
Don't hide when you see me, I'm on the guestlist

Ante up!

Show no mercy, B.K., nigga, thirsty thirsty
We bang hollows, you misrepresentin' The game
motherfucker you lame and your chain hollow
Hit him (hit him) hit him, flash the tech
Yap your chain, smash the lens in your specs
Listen it's, lil' fame right?
With that Brownsville mentality to Shanghai

Hey yo I'm firin' out a coppertop city, with a whole empire
A clip full of blue-tips and a hand full of fire
Eat deep dirt nigga (yep)
It's berk' I put in work until it hurt nigga (step)
Easy out the truck punk, 'fore I leave your ass leakin'
I'ma bang 'til the springs in this thang start squeakin'
Die cocksucker, boom bap boom bap
Aight motherfucker, what's wrong with you?

Ante up! Yap that fool
Ante up! Kidnap that fool
It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
Get up off them god damn diamonds (huh!)
Ante up! Yap that fool
Ante up! Kidnap that fool
Get him (get him) get him, hit him (hit him) hit him
Yap him (zap him) yap him (zap him)

Hahahahaha
What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, nigga
What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck
What the fuck, what the fuck, huh? Uh




Mutherfucker
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Ante Up" by Busta Rhymes and M.O.P starts with a repetitive question, "Where did all motherfuckers go?" which sets the aggressive tone for the rest of the track. The lyrics describe a dangerous and violent lifestyle that the artists lead, where they rob people for their money and jewelry. The phrase "ante up" appears throughout the song and is a reference to putting all of one's money into a pot at the beginning of a poker game, indicating that the artists are ready to take on any challenge thrown their way. The use of aggressive language and references to guns and violence reflect the harsh realities of the street life that the artists portray in the song.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Ante up" and then instructs the listener to "yap that fool" and "kidnap that fool," emphasizing the idea of taking what one wants through force. The verses contain detailed descriptions of how the artists use violence and intimidation to get what they want. Busta Rhymes and M.O.P's raw delivery and energetic style make "Ante Up" a high-intensity track that has become a classic in hip hop.


Line by Line Meaning

Where did all mutherfuckers go?
Busta Rhymes is wondering where everyone went.


Attention please, attention please
Busta Rhymes is getting everyone's attention.


This shit here feels like a whole entire world collapsed
The situation feels like it's a catastrophic event.


Motherfucker! Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Busta Rhymes is expressing his anger.


Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah) yeah
Busta Rhymes is agreeing with someone.


Yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
Busta Rhymes is still agreeing with someone.


Blunt(blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt
They are smoking marijuana.


Busta Rhymes now, M.O.P. Now
Busta Rhymes and M.O.P. are introducing themselves.


What you want now? (What you want now?) (What you want want want want want want blunt blunt)
Asking what people want, probably in relation to marijuana.


Ante up! No, cut that fool
They are calling for everyone to pay up and leave the foolishness behind.


They want to act stupid gun-butt that fool
If someone acts stupid, they will get hit with a gun butt.


When I cock that tool, nigga run your damn jewels
If you don't give up your jewelry, things will get violent.


'Fore we fuck around and lay you up in your own blood pool, nigga
If you don't comply with their demands, you might end up dead in a pool of your own blood.


Hunt you down nigga, run your ass down
They will chase after someone who tries to run from them.


Unleash the hounds 'til them niggas'll gun your ass down (stop it)
They will release their dogs and shoot at anyone who tries to run away.


You frontin' like this was a thing of the past
Someone is acting like they're no longer involved in illegal activities.


With tattoos over the scars a nigga left on your ass
There are tattoos covering up scars left from a previous beating or injury.


My niggas think lopsided, bust, they got cross-sided
Busta Rhymes' crew is unbalanced and they will attack from different angles.


In the subways they rob trains runnin' along-side it
They rob trains that run beside the subway.


(Blunt blunt) see motherfucker we don't play for that shit
They are serious about their business and don't tolerate any nonsense.


And if you want your shit back you had to pay for that shit
If you want your belongings returned, you have to pay for them.


You little costume niggas, romper-room niggas
They're insulting those who they see as weak or fake.


Get you in the night or early in the afternoon niggas
They will attack any time, day or night.


We takin' your whole shit while we pass through
They're stealing anything of value while they're on the move.


Even the shirt off your back, nigga run that too (yeah, yeah, yeah)
They're even willing to take someone's clothing if it's valuable.


I catch you backstage, give me the keys to the Escalade
They will steal someone's car keys if they catch them in the right place.


You think you cute hoe? Take off them Gucci shades
They want someone to remove their expensive sunglasses.


I get my dogs to do you dirty, they all seven-thirty
They will use their dogs to harm someone, and the dogs are very aggressive.


Rock a ski-mask, whether it's June or February
They will wear masks to hide their identity no matter what time of year it is.


I take your show money (ohh) take your 'dro money (ohh)
They're stealing money from people at shows and any marijuana they may have on them.


Yo yap that fool, 'cause I don't know money
They want someone to rob someone else, because they don't know how to do it themselves.


For my peeps that hate slow money, I put them in the industry
They will help their friends get into the music industry so they can make money faster.


So they can come and take all your money
Their friends will come and steal all the money from people in the music industry.


Wish I could bring pun back
Busta Rhymes wishes he could bring back the rapper Big Punisher who passed away.


(Blaow!) bitch, run that!
They're threatening someone to give up something of value.


So keep actin' like you don't know where the funds at
Someone is acting like they don't know where the money is, and they need to stop pretending.


And I'ma show y'all motherfuckers where the guns at
They're going to show everyone where the guns are.


Ante up! Yo, yap that bitch
They're calling for everyone to pay up and rob someone while they're at it.


She try to spaz out, then smack that bitch
They will hit a woman who acts out of line.


Hoe you don't be rhymin', you still memorizin'
Someone isn't good at rapping, but they still try to remember their rhymes.


Remi want them goddamn diamonds (huh)
They want Remi Martin to have some diamonds.


Ante up! Yap that fool
They're calling for everyone to pay up and rob someone while they're at it.


Ante up! Kidnap that fool
They will kidnap someone and demand a ransom for their release.


It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
They're waiting for the right time to strike when someone has something valuable and noticeable.


Get up off them go damn diamonds (huh!)
They want someone to give up their diamonds.


Get him (get him) get him, hit him (hit him) hit him
They're signaling to each other to catch and hit someone.


Yap him (zap him) yap him (zap him)
They will rob someone while also inflicting pain on them.


Fuck hip-hop, rip pockets, snatch jewels
They're not interested in making music, they just want to steal from people.


Ante up
They're calling for everyone to pay up.


What? My whole family nuts
Busta Rhymes' family is crazy or mentally unstable.


Run up yo' stash house, tie granny up
They will invade someone's stash house and tie up an elderly woman.


Make you strip butt-naked
They will force someone to take off all their clothes.


Young buck got struck with the gun butt (for what?)
Someone got hit with a gun butt for some reason.


For tryin' to tuck the necklace
They hit someone with a gun butt for trying to hide a necklace.


I'm young hungry armed and reckless
Busta Rhymes is young, eager for success, and willing to take risks.


On the streets with a death wish
Busta Rhymes is putting his life in danger by staying on the streets.


Don't hide when you see me, I'm on the guestlist
Busta Rhymes wants to be seen and recognized when he's out in public.


Ante up!
They're once again calling for people to pay up.


Show no mercy, B.K., nigga, thirsty thirsty
They're showing no mercy and are extremely thirsty or eager to rob people in Brooklyn.


We bang hollows, you misrepresentin' The game motherfucker you lame and your chain hollow
They use bullets that can go through walls, and they're calling someone out for being fake and their chain being cheap.


Hit him (hit him) hit him, flash the tech
They signal to each other to hit someone and show off their guns.


Yap your chain, smash the lens in your specs
They'll rob someone's chain and break their glasses.


Listen it's, lil' fame right?
Someone called Lil' Fame is speaking.


With that Brownsville mentality to Shanghai
Lil' Fame is from Brownsville and has that tough mentality even in Shanghai.


Hey yo I'm firin' out a coppertop city, with a whole empire
Lil' Fame has a lot of power and is making moves.


A clip full of blue-tips and a hand full of fire
He has ammunition and a gun.


Eat deep dirt nigga (yep)
He will harm someone badly.


It's berk' I put in work until it hurt nigga (step)
Someone named Berk is also tough and willing to work hard, even if it means getting hurt.


Easy out the truck punk, 'fore I leave your ass leakin'
They're telling someone to get out of their car before they hurt them badly.


I'ma bang 'til the springs in this thang start squeakin'
They're going to shoot until the gun can't work anymore.


Die cocksucker, boom bap boom bap
They're yelling at someone to die and making gun noises.


Aight motherfucker, what's wrong with you?
They're asking someone why they're acting strange or not complying.


Get up off them god damn diamonds (huh!)
They want someone to give up their diamonds.


Hahahahaha
They're laughing.


What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, nigga
They're confused or angry about something.


What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck What the fuck, what the fuck, huh? Uh
They're still expressing confusion or anger.


Mutherfucker
An insult.


Yeah
An acknowledgement.




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Comments from YouTube:

@evelyngraham2487

who else felt like dmx should have been in this?

@pisskkoo4536

would've been craaazyyyy

@user-wu6yr4em2f

I agree

@mobbstarr4lyfe947

And Tech Nyne

@kylepugh4910

dmx ☺

@VengefulBatz

And Ol Dirty.

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@Slamdog500

Kids these days will never understand how big of a hit this was during 2000s edit: this song 2003, YouTube started 2005, Spotify 2006, iPhone 2008. Ante Up Remix had a worldwide following. Clubs all over the planet were playing this from Brazil to Germany to Japan everyone was hyping this gem ❀️

Edit Remy goes soooo hard damn ❀️

@babitajain3235

😎

@babitajain3235

True

@killary_Banx

Lyricism at its finest!

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