Bigger Picture
CAM'RON & Juelz Santana Lyrics
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Killa, Uh Huh
Heatmakerz,Yes Sir
Jones, Santana, Freekey, The Union
Holla At Da Boys Man Uh Huh
This Is Diplomat Records Man, Yes Sir
Ya'll Can't Fuck Wit Us, At All
We Can Go To War For Years
Let's Do It
[Cam'Ron]
Yo these stories I spit, I seen 'em I wrote 'em
Like a teen he was boastin, "La Vida Loc'in"
In his dream I awoke him, the Beamer I drove it
It was the beam that I showed him, that I keep by my scrotum
I seen him I showed him, I leand him I told him
The Demons arose and, bullets, pull it
A hour just to clean 'em and load em, doggy
You had a slow summer, I didn't H.2 gold Hummer
Not to mention new Range, no number
And you know the Rover...so move over soldier
Flavor Coca Cola, garage the soda holder!!
And its over over!! here's a clover dojer
I'm that nigga now, everyone that knows ya told ya
Byrd Gang but we live by the codes of Coberas
Hoopties, drive by's, long nose through Nova's
If you dope I dope ya, where the pimps are colder
The end is over, Coroner come roll him over
And I don't just look real, this crook deals coke
Only thing whiter dog is Brook Shields
Harlem, holla back, how the hood feel
Platinum, I'm that real...you that shook deal
Took deals out the building, up the block
Up 29 flights, plugged up with the Roc
Now its...hurtin ya heart to see Dame fuckin wit me
Worse than that, the whole game fuckin wit me
A little beef, a few lames fuckin wit me (Nas)
They actin like success it came luckily
The same lame duckin me, the same dame in love wit me
Dip-Set be one set I claim is sucker free!!
Don't Fuck Wit Me
[Chorus 2X: Juelz Santana, Cam'Ron]
It's Da All New Thrilla In Manilla Foreala
Killa I'm Wit Ya, Lets Kill Dis Niggaz I'm Wit Ya
(Let's Go To War Man)
They Ain't Wit It, Or Gettin The Bigger Picture
We Live In The Bigger Picture
Ya Niggaz Is Really Wit Ya OHHH!
It's Da All New Thrilla In Manilla Foreala
(Killa, We Ready For This Man, Harlem! It's Nuffin)
Killa I'm Wit Ya, Lets Kill Dis Niggaz I'm Wit Ya
They Ain't Wit It, Or Gettin The Bigger Picture
We Live In The Bigger Picture
Ya Niggaz Is Really Wit Ya OHHH!
[Cam'Ron]
Uhh Killa Let's Get It On
When it comes to beef, YES!! indeed it get hazardous
Seeds can't be saved by JESUS Of Nazareth
Sell my nigga weed, its halarious
They squeese at the cabbages, seeds in the carrage's (the kids)
Thieves, Bronx, Queens, and the Razamith
Milk, and Ock Mu will come steaming the Ratchet BITCH!
Transactions, (in the) loby get done
Being cocky is fun, and these are Versace air ones!
Yea, thanks a lot, its been great Dame
My bitch is a great Dame, my dog is a GREAT DANE
You know me I'm from the 24(th), and A train
Now I got 6 homes, 10 cars, 8 names
I might be Charles Johnson, John Bronson
Oscar Martinez, Omar Swanson
And don't front, I'm jingelin baby
Chains, bracelet, rings, blingin all crazy
Rob me? I think that he's crazy
Violets, Orchids, reefs, roses, they'll be brngin him daisys!!
I tell bitches that I'm "Sa Da Te", Fellacio in the tower of my casa...AYYY
All they say is "Papa play" but I pop shit, pop guns, and pop some Ye!!
(yeyo)
And I don't care where you been, or what Jail
GO TELL DISNEY ALL YA FUCKIN DUCKTALES!!!
[Chorus - repeat until fade out]
[Juelz Santana]
It's Da All New Thrilla In Manilla Foreala
Killa I'm Wit Ya, Lets Kill Dis Niggaz I'm Wit Ya
They Ain't Wit It, Or Gettin The Bigger Picture
We Live In The Bigger Picture
Ya Niggaz Is Really Wit Ya OHHH!
The song "Bigger Picture" by CAM'RON and Juelz Santana is a hardcore rap track that describes the lifestyle and attitude of the Diplomats, a hip-hop collective formed by CAM'RON. The lyrics talk about the dangers and thrills of living in the streets and the Diplomats' "no-fear" attitude towards their enemies. The song also touches upon the extravagant lifestyles they enjoy, including expensive cars, jewelry, and houses, which they flaunt as a sign of their success.
In the first verse, CAM'RON focuses on his street credibility, which he earned through his experiences with gangs and drugs. He boasts about his wealth and the power that comes with it, suggesting that he is untouchable and that his enemies have no chance against him. The chorus emphasizes the Diplomats' unity and determination to prevail against anyone who tries to disturb the pecking order. In the second verse, CAM'RON highlights the irony of selling drugs to people in their community while simultaneously navigating rivalries between gangs and thugs, which inevitably lead to violence, including drive-bys and murders.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bigger Picture" depict a gritty reality that many rappers and hip-hop artists often explore in their music. It is a reflection of the precarious nature of life in the hood and the challenges that come with being a young black man in America.
Line by Line Meaning
Killa, Uh Huh
Cam'Ron introducing himself as Killa
Heatmakerz,Yes Sir
Acknowledging the production team Heatmakerz
Jones, Santana, Freekey, The Union
Shoutout to other Diplomats crew members
Holla At Da Boys Man Uh Huh
Inviting others to join in and collaborate
This Is Diplomat Records Man, Yes Sir
Acknowledging the record label and its team
Ya'll Can't Fuck Wit Us, At All
Confident claim of superiority over others
We Can Go To War For Years
Ready and willing to engage in a prolonged battle
Let's Do It Man (Our Grandsons Could Get It On) Its Nuffin
Casual approach to conflict, suggesting that it will continue even for future generations
Let's Do It
Reiterating the readiness to engage in battle
Yo these stories I spit, I seen 'em I wrote 'em
Cam'Ron claiming his lyrics are based on personal experiences
Like a teen he was boastin, "La Vida Loc'in"
Describing someone who was bragging about their reckless lifestyle
In his dream I awoke him, the Beamer I drove it
Cam'Ron taking credit for showing someone the good life
It was the beam that I showed him, that I keep by my scrotum
Making a reference to carrying a gun
I seen him I showed him, I leand him I told him
Continuing the idea that Cam'Ron had a lot of influence on someone's life
The Demons arose and, bullets, pull it
Imagery of bullets being fired
A hour just to clean 'em and load em, doggy
Time and effort that goes into preparing for violence
You had a slow summer, I didn't H.2 gold Hummer
Comparison between someone who had a boring summer and Cam'Ron who was more successful
Not to mention new Range, no number
Adding another luxury car to the list
And you know the Rover...so move over soldier
Flexing his success and telling others to step aside
Flavor Coca Cola, garage the soda holder!!
Metaphorically comparing the quality of his life to a popular drink
And its over over!! here's a clover dojer
Signifying that he has achieved his goals and is now in a position of power
I'm that nigga now, everyone that knows ya told ya
Gloating about his success and status
Byrd Gang but we live by the codes of Coberas
Paying homage to a code of loyalty
Hoopties, drive by's, long nose through Nova's
Referencing methods of violence
If you dope I dope ya, where the pimps are colder
Talking about the drug trade and criminal lifestyle
The end is over, Coroner come roll him over
Imagery of death and violence
And I don't just look real, this crook deals coke
Emphasizing that he is not just pretending to be a criminal, he actually is one
Only thing whiter dog is Brook Shields
Making a joke about how white cocaine is
Harlem, holla back, how the hood feel
Representing Harlem and asking how others feel
Platinum, I'm that real...you that shook deal
Comparing himself to others and highlighting his success
Took deals out the building, up the block
Negotiating business deals wherever he goes
Up 29 flights, plugged up with the Roc
Referencing Roc-A-Fella Records and possibly Jay-Z
Now its...hurtin ya heart to see Dame fuckin wit me
Referencing Roc-A-Fella's co-founder Damon Dash
Worse than that, the whole game fuckin wit me
Suggesting that even the larger music industry is threatened by Cam'Ron's success
A little beef, a few lames fuckin wit me (Nas)
Calling out Nas and others who may have had conflicts with him
They actin like success it came luckily
Believing that others do not give him enough credit for his success
The same lame duckin me, the same dame in love wit me
Accepting that not everyone supports him, but some do
Dip-Set be one set I claim is sucker free!!
Proudly claiming that his crew is free of false allies
It's Da All New Thrilla In Manilla Foreala
Referencing the famous boxing match, suggesting that there is a new level of competition
Killa I'm Wit Ya, Lets Kill Dis Niggaz I'm Wit Ya
Showing support for Cam'Ron and suggesting that they will take down opponents together
(Let's Go To War Man)
Inviting conflict and suggesting that the time for peace is over
They Ain't Wit It, Or Gettin The Bigger Picture
Suggesting that others do not understand the scale of their goals or the depth of their abilities
We Live In The Bigger Picture
Highlighting their ambition and the grand vision they have for their future
Ya Niggaz Is Really Wit Ya OHHH!
Reiterating the support and loyalty of those who are on their side
(Killa, We Ready For This Man, Harlem! It's Nuffin)
Affirming that they are prepared for whatever comes their way
Uhh Killa Let's Get It On
Reiterating their readiness to engage in battle
When it comes to beef, YES!! indeed it get hazardous
Acknowledging the danger of conflict
Seeds can't be saved by JESUS Of Nazareth
Suggesting that even religious figures cannot save those who are too far gone
Sell my nigga weed, its halarious
Finding humor in drug dealing
They squeese at the cabbages, seeds in the carrage's (the kids)
Possibly referencing the dangers of violence involving innocent bystanders
Thieves, Bronx, Queens, and the Razamith
Naming different areas associated with crime
Milk, and Ock Mu will come steaming the Ratchet BITCH!
Possibly referring to drug trade and using a nickname for a gun
Transactions, (in the) loby get done
Implying that illegal business takes place in public areas
Being cocky is fun, and these are Versace air ones!
Enjoying success and indulging in luxury items like expensive shoes
Yea, thanks a lot, its been great Dame
Sarcastic tone, possibly referring to previous conflicts with Dash
My bitch is a great Dame, my dog is a GREAT DANE
Humorous play on words comparing his dog to an elegant woman
Now I got 6 homes, 10 cars, 8 names
Listing off his possessions and possibly aliases
I might be Charles Johnson, John Bronson
Listing off more possible names
Oscar Martinez, Omar Swanson
Even more possible names
And don't front, I'm jingelin baby
I've got a lot of cash
Chains, bracelet, rings, blingin all crazy
Emphasizing the luxury jewelry he owns
Rob me? I think that he's crazy
Asserting his dominance and suggesting that stealing from him is not wise
Violets, Orchids, reefs, roses, they'll be brngin him daisys!!
Threatening potential robbers with death
I tell bitches that I'm "Sa Da Te", Fellacio in the tower of my casa...AYYY
Making a crude sexual joke in Italian
All they say is "Papa play" but I pop shit, pop guns, and pop some Ye!!
(yeyo)
Everyone wants to be around him, but he is not to be taken lightly
And I don't care where you been, or what Jail
Not intimidated by others' past experiences
GO TELL DISNEY ALL YA FUCKIN DUCKTALES!!!
Calling out others for lying about their achievements and past experiences
Chorus repeats until fade out
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAMERON GILES, SEON THOMAS, GREG GREEN, LARON JAMES
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