Cam'ron made his acting debut on the 2002 film Paid in Full, where he played the character Rico, who is based on former Harlem drug dealer Alpo. In 2006, Cam'ron would return to his acting career and make his debut in screen writing in his movie Killa Season. Cam'ron plays a high school basketball player who eventually drops out of high school to begin his own drug ring. The movie was released in 2006, simultaneous with the Killa Season album.
Why They
Cam'ron Lyrics
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You better take on the oxygen you suckin all the h2o nigga
My new name is mother fuckin velcro the way niggaz stick to me no homo
Harlem 100 million dollars lovely dame and big
Shots to like wayne and big
No need explain yah dig
He a fraud, the city morg, gone claim his wig
Wanna be famous? well the game is rigged this is harlem
Were we scramble crack, beef come handle that
Melt them down to candle wax, pump water we camel backs
Not camel toes, sandal cat can't do jack
Place a order well cancel that jaffe set it
Any problems baby, come to harlem baby
We drive several coupes, gray orange cherry coupes
Girls ball like cheryl swoopes, dudes hustle on every stoop
Your jewelry truley, beef and brocs mah are very cute
I'm like a can of cambells bitch yeah I'm very soup
Look the kid done rose, to sleepin with roaches
In my nostril pick my nose, damn mice bit my toes
We slingin get yah ratchet bang it don't forget yah clothes
Lived in 56 and 46 live my crows
My grandmaother fought they grandmother mrs rose
Uncle came down gat explode, that case disclose
Cause we'll damage yah ameatuer don't play with pros
They compose, nice girls thay get turned to naked hoes
They wanna get the boy, hand cuff wrist the boy
Cause I'm the cookie monster yep chips ahoy!
Ahoy from over seas they ship the toys
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me huh
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me man
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me huh
See my mind designa dump, pump when I find the pump
I'm a lift him ten feet she said he ain't tryna duck
Do like my hair cut, line em up I lay em down
Sign em up, I swear to god garbage bags in line and drunk
I keep loaded guns, for every five bricks
My connect throw me one, you don't know me son
Like I love rhymin, I'm just a thug shinin
And leave the club blinded, by the damn blood diamond
I hug the block, it hug me back
Yeah it trust I'm grindin, I told my watch
Now look at my watch love my timin
Name stop, drop it, dog you not poppin
When I'm a stop frontin, when yah mom stop coppin
Shit you not rockin, stop watchin, glock cocked
Dots shots in, call em re-run he pop lockin
When I stop his heart with some head shots
Better yet he barney rubble, he in bed rock
Yeah you know we dead, when the grass is green
And the suits is black, and the roses red
That's the kiss of death baby boy go to bed
And I don't kiss mah I kno yah head so go ahead
I start wildin on you, I tell you it won't be polite,
You mad I'm stylin on you, duck down, weave the right
Pull the gat out two shots, peace goodnight
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me huh
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me man
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me huh
The song "Why They" by Cam'ron portrays the artist’s thoughts on why other people may be envious or hating on him. The first verse implies that his haters may be trying to get close to him, and he compares the situation to Velcro, as they stick to him. He also references his wealth and success, suggesting that they could be jealous of his accomplishments. In the next verse, he talks about how in his neighborhood, the game is rigged, and people will do whatever they can to succeed, even if it means canceling orders or melting people down to candle wax. The chorus repeats the same question, why are they messing with him?
In the third verse, Cam'ron speaks about his criminal activities and how he is always prepared with loaded guns. He also mentions his status as a famous rapper, with "blood diamond" jewelry that blinds people. He asserts that people cannot trust him or understand his lifestyle, as they do not know him, and he is not just a rapper but also a "thug." The final verse continues in the same vein, with Cam'ron criticizing his haters for not being real and accusing them of copying his style. He also mentions violence and killing in his neighborhood, again emphasizing that he is a dangerous person.
Overall, the song depicts Cam'ron's confidence in himself and his abilities while exposing the struggles of black people in urban areas. The song is also a representation of rap's culture, which relies on bragging about gangster lifestyles and the rapper's ability to make their haters envious.
Line by Line Meaning
See you lucky man... you lucky to be around me nigga
I am a person of great importance and it is fortunate for you to be in my presence
You better take on the oxygen you suckin all the h2o nigga
You are using up all my resources, and need to back off
My new name is mother fuckin velcro the way niggaz stick to me no homo
People attach themselves to me like velcro, but I mean that in a non-sexual way
Harlem 100 million dollars lovely dame and big
Harlem is a place of great wealth and beauty
Shots to like wayne and big
We take shots in honor of rappers Lil Wayne and Biggie Smalls
No need explain yah dig
There is no need for further explanation, do you understand?
Somone come claim this kid
There is a fake person here that needs to be exposed and dealt with
He a fraud, the city morg, gone claim his wig
This fraud will not escape punishment, even death cannot save him
Wanna be famous? well the game is rigged this is harlem
If you want to be famous, you have to play the game which is rigged in the borough of Harlem
Were we scramble crack, beef come handle that
We sell drugs and handle beef as a way of life
Melt them down to candle wax, pump water we camel backs
We can handle anything, even melting our enemies to candle wax and hauling water on our backs like camels
Not camel toes, sandal cat can't do jack
Not even a cat in sandals can do what we do
Place a order well cancel that jaffe set it
If you place an order, we will cancel it and replace it with a better one from Jaffe
Any problems baby, come to harlem baby
If you have any issues, come to Harlem because we can handle them
We drive several coupes, gray orange cherry coupes
We have fancy cars like gray, orange, and cherry-colored coupes
Girls ball like cheryl swoopes, dudes hustle on every stoop
Our girls play basketball like Cheryl Swoopes, and our guys hustle on every street corner
Your jewelry truley, beef and brocs mah are very cute
Your jewelry is nice, and our beef and broccoli dishes are delicious
I'm like a can of cambells bitch yeah I'm very soup
I have many layers to me, like a can of Campbell's soup
Look the kid done rose, to sleepin with roaches
I have come from humble beginnings, sleeping with roaches
In my nostril pick my nose, damn mice bit my toes
I had to deal with mice and other unpleasant things in my past
We slingin get yah ratchet bang it don't forget yah clothes
We sell guns and urge you to be ready to use them, don't forget to dress appropriately
Lived in 56 and 46 live my crows
I have lived on 56th and 46th streets and consider them my home
My grandmaother fought they grandmother mrs rose
My grandmother had a fight with another woman named Mrs. Rose
Uncle came down gat explode, that case disclose
My uncle went to prison for shooting someone
Cause we'll damage yah ameatuer don't play with pros
We will hurt you if you are not experienced enough to play with us
They compose, nice girls thay get turned to naked hoes
Our culture can turn nice girls into promiscuous and vulnerable people
They wanna get the boy, hand cuff wrist the boy
Police want to arrest me, but I won't go down easily
Cause I'm the cookie monster yep chips ahoy!
I am a big spender and enjoy Chips Ahoy cookies
Ahoy from over seas they ship the toys
We get shipments from overseas
See my mind designa dump, pump when I find the pump
I have a brilliant mind and can make things happen when necessary
I'm a lift him ten feet she said he ain't tryna duck
I can lift someone ten feet in the air, even if they don't want to
Do like my hair cut, line em up I lay em down
I am very particular about my hair and will line people up to shoot them down
Sign em up, I swear to god garbage bags in line and drunk
I will sign people up to work for me, even if they are drunk and carrying garbage bags
I keep loaded guns, for every five bricks
I keep one loaded gun for every five packages of drugs
My connect throw me one, you don't know me son
My drug supplier trusts me and you should too
Like I love rhymin, I'm just a thug shinin
I enjoy rapping, but I am also a tough and flashy person
And leave the club blinded, by the damn blood diamond
I leave clubs with everyone dazzled by my expensive jewelry
I hug the block, it hug me back
I spend a lot of time on the streets and they embrace me
Yeah it trust I'm grindin, I told my watch
The streets trust that I am constantly working hard, I even talk to my watch
Now look at my watch love my timin
I am very good at timing my actions and decisions
Name stop, drop it, dog you not poppin
I can make or break someone's name, and you are not hot
When I'm a stop frontin, when yah mom stop coppin
I will only stop pretending to be someone I'm not, when your mother stops buying drugs from me
Shit you not rockin, stop watchin, glock cocked
You are not doing anything important, so stop staring at me while my gun is loaded and ready to shoot
Dots shots in, call em re-run he pop lockin
I will shoot and leave the body like a character from the sitcom 'What's Happening'
When I stop his heart with some head shots
I will kill someone by shooting them in the head
Better yet he barney rubble, he in bed rock
After I kill him, he will be like a character from 'The Flintstones' in his own 'Bedrock'
Yeah you know we dead, when the grass is green
Things are serious when the grass is green, such as at a funeral
And the suits is black, and the roses red
Everyone is wearing black suits and red roses at a funeral
That's the kiss of death baby boy go to bed
This is a sign that someone is going to die, so you should go to sleep and be prepared
And I don't kiss mah I kno yah head so go ahead
I don't waste time and am always thinking ahead
I start wildin on you, I tell you it won't be polite
If you make me angry, I will unleash my wild side and it won't be pretty
You mad I'm stylin on you, duck down, weave the right
If you are jealous of my style, be prepared to duck and weave when I come for you
Pull the gat out two shots, peace goodnight
I will shoot my gun twice and then say goodbye to you forever
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me
I don't understand why people are bothering me
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me huh
Seriously, why are they bothering me?
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me man
I am so confused as to why people are trying to mess with me
Why they fuckin with me why they fuckin with me huh
Can someone please explain why people are messing with me?
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Lupin Sansei
Song is waaaaaaaaaaaay too slept on. This whole mixtape was dope
TM Nation
@Oz facts
OnlyOneBeezy
this shit a classic! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Malcom Shelby
@Oz bruh, tell me ‘bout it.
Oz
Grew up in the south. I must of been the only one rocking this but then again I’ve always fucked with dipset and New York.
OnlyOneBeezy
"That's a bad choice... that's a good question... but I know one thing, call me Ray Charles you got the right one baby!" 😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Cam's adlibs are unmatched lol
Shape1# G. O. D
I ordered this album public e #1. This song is so burning hot. Cam'ron forever when my body hit the daisies.
Bloodofabram
Still slapping this shit heavy
Jason Richard
This the type of shit he needs on his next album.....straight heat to stunt on the beat.....
RocaB!lly
🔥 they don’t make shit like this anymore