Big Deal
Cam'ron Lyrics

Like a bullet to my head
Facing a dangerous situation that could cause great harm or end my life

Like a fool I pretend
Despite knowing the risks, I deceive myself into believing everything is fine

That it's on again, on again
Persisting in a cycle of repeating mistakes or harmful circumstances

Michelle told me a story, man I felt her
A person named Michelle shared a deeply personal experience with me, and I empathized with her

Her dream's in the sky, but her life is in the cellar
Michelle aspires for greater things but is currently trapped in a difficult and disadvantaged situation

Public assistance was been supposed to help her
Michelle relied on government aid, which was intended to support her, but it fell short

She said Cam'ron (can't you hear me cryin'?)
Michelle desperately reached out to me, hoping I would empathize with her struggles

I called section 8 like get my homie out the shelter
I took action by contacting Section 8, a housing assistance program, to secure a better living situation for my friend

Gave her 50k, gave her a kiss, called her Bella
I provided financial aid of $50,000 and expressed affection towards Michelle, referring to her as 'Bella'

Invest it wisely, don't turn into Cinderella
I advised Michelle to make smart financial choices and not let her circumstances change drastically like the fairy tale character Cinderella

I don't wanna you say, say (can't you hear me cryin'?), Meanwhile
I don't desire to hear Michelle expressing her cries of distress, but at the same time, I'm occupied with other matters

I'm in Margielas, I'm spinnin' like some propellers
I'm wearing luxury Margiela shoes and moving in a fast and impressive manner

And everybody is jealous because I'm flyer than Delta
Others feel envious of me because I possess a greater sense of style and charisma than even Delta Airlines

But to get here, I pass a note to a teller
I resorted to robbery by handing a note to a bank teller in order to achieve my current status

Pulled the swammy out, And I was lyin', when? Come on, try again
I revealed a firearm (swammy), but I deny any wrongdoing and challenge anyone to prove otherwise

Even the skit's real, cousin Bang did a 5 to 10
The skit, an act or performance, is authentic because my cousin Bang was sentenced to spend five to ten years in prison

Could be on the beach, instead he's in the lion's den
Instead of enjoying a leisurely experience at the beach, Bang is confined to a harsh and dangerous prison environment

He'll never say (can't you hear me cryin'?), Yes
Despite his suffering, Bang refuses to vocalize his pain and ask for help

'Cause I am a big deal
I consider myself highly important and influential

They-they-they-they say I got it
Others repeatedly claim that I possess great success or wealth

I smile 'cause I have to
I put on a smile even though it may be forced or obligatory

But Hud 6 (can't you hear me cryin'?)
Despite my outward persona, I am silently pleading for someone to listen to my own cries of distress

Listen here girl, I know not what the drama 'bout
Speaking to a woman, I admit to not fully understanding or being aware of the conflict or problems at hand

Drama, that's when the Feds pull up to momma house
I define 'drama' as the arrival of federal authorities at one's mother's residence, implying it brings trouble and legal issues

Turned her back, slam the door
My own mother dismisses me, displaying her disapproval or disappointment by shutting the door on me

Homie what ya momma 'bout?
I question the nature of my friend's mother's actions or intentions, insinuating that she may not be supportive or trustworthy

Sometime I got shot (can't you hear me cryin'?)
I confess to having been a victim of gunshot wounds at certain times, silently begging for others to acknowledge my pain

Brain started to shift when Rakim made Mahogany
My mindset underwent a transformation when the rapper Rakim released the song 'Mahogany,' leading to a change in my perspective or understanding

When I decided I had a problem with poverty
At that point, I realized that I had a deep issue with living in poverty

Prophecy, thinkin' homicide but still logically
In a twisted thought process, I contemplated committing murder, even though I know it doesn't make logical sense

Now, stars in the car, the ceilin' on astrology
Currently, I enjoy great success and have famous individuals riding with me, symbolizing my rise to stardom

I ain't have a dollar B, I'm lucky Toy acknowledged me
I emphasize that I didn't have any money, but I consider myself fortunate that a person named Toy recognized or noticed me

This around the time the Wu had me wearin' wallabes
During this period, the Wu-Tang Clan influenced my fashion choices, particularly making me wear wallabee shoes

Said, 'You the one Cam', I said, 'Yeah I gotta be
Someone expressed that I am the chosen one, and I confidently agreed, feeling that it was inevitable

Now I'm a father B (can't you hear me cryin'?)
As a father myself, I silently express my distress and desperately hope someone will hear my unspoken pleas for help

Y'all don't bother me
I want to convey that others' opinions or actions do not affect or trouble me

What I do this for the castaways
I clarify that my actions or choices are motivated by my desire to uplift and support those who are neglected or marginalized

Those movin' a pack a day
I reference individuals involved in selling drugs, specifically moving a significant amount daily

Don't gotta be a bag of Yay, you could be shippin' hats away
Not necessarily involved in drug trafficking, someone can still make a living by selling other products, such as hats

If you ain't tryna get it, go that-a-way
I emphasize that if someone doesn't have the ambition or determination to pursue success, they should go in a different direction

That's why I had to say (can't you hear me cryin'?)
Hence, I felt compelled to express my inner pleas for understanding and acknowledgment

'Cause I am a big deal
I reiterate that I consider myself highly significant and influential

They-they-they-they say I got it
Others repeatedly claim that I possess great success or wealth

I smile 'cause I have to
I put on a smile even though it may be forced or obligatory

But Hud 6 (can't you hear me cryin'?)
Despite my outward persona, I am silently pleading for someone to listen to my own cries of distress

'Cause I am a big deal, what they say?
Despite my own feelings or struggles, I question what others think or say about my significance

They-they-they-they say I got it
Others repeatedly claim that I possess great success or wealth

I smile 'cause I have to
I put on a smile even though it may be forced or obligatory

But Bloodshed (can't you hear me cryin'?), Uh, uh
However, I silently express my own cries for help and understanding, addressing someone named Bloodshed

Uh huh, uh huh ('cause you think it's easy)
I emphasize listener's tendency to believe that my life or success must be effortless

(Easy like that) What they say? (What they sain')
I question what others claim or say about my circumstances, scoffing at their assumptions of ease

But Hud 6 (Can't you hear me cryin'?)
Despite appearances, I silently plead for someone to hear my inner distress and turmoil

But Bloodshed ('Cause you think it's easy) uh
Addressing Bloodshed, I express frustration at others' belief that my life is simple and uncomplicated

(Easy like that)