The duo is made up of brothers Gene "No Malice" Thornton and Terrence "Pusha T" Thornton, who is also currently signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music label. They met Pharrell of the producing duo The Neptunes, in 1993, he formed a working relationship with the duo and helped them secure a contract with Elektra Records. Early mixtape success on Clinton Sparks' Exclusive Audio Footage increased their fan-base, but the group's major debut single flopped. Williams resuscitated their careers by signing them to his Star Trak Label. The Clipse's debut album, Lord Willin', was released in 2002. Label woes delayed the release of their sophomore effort, Hell Hath No Fury, which was released in 2006, to much critical acclaim. During this gap, they released three We Got It For Cheap mixtapes with Ab-Liva and Sandman, the other members of the Re-Up Gang. Their third studio album, Till The Casket Drops, was released in 2009. Their songs have been remixed and mashed up on countless mixtapes, and the unreleased songs they recorded while still on Startrak are out as a mixtape called The Lost Tracks. Pusha-T released his first solo album, Fear of God, in 2011, around the same time that Malice published the book "Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind, & Naked".
Kinda Like a Big Deal
Clipse Lyrics
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Third times a charm right?
Ha ha, come on!
I'm kinda like a big deal
It's unbelievable you see my warning gives you big chills
The flow runnin' on Big's heels
My life after death, Big ain't get to see how this feels!
After two classics another stripe up on my arm baby
It's a blessin' to blow a hundred thou' in a recession
With no second guessin'
Ha ha we're ballin, drop tops we're floorin'
Champagne we're pourin'
Re-up is the gang and I'm all in!
To the powder and the flame I have fallin'
Get money, blow money is my callin'
Yugch! Watch a nigga burn through it
Life's a maze, you twist and you turn through it
The driest of droughts, maneuvered and I earned through it
I'm set straight like a perm do it, Push!
They whisperin' about us
I know you haters doubt us
How you count our money we ain't even finish countin'
Pardon me I must say, I'm kinda like a big deal
Ay yo I'm sittin' on top of the
It's more than a feeling ain't it?
I be killin' damn it, I'm illin' I'm illin'
Eh eh eh meet Mr. Popular
Go get your binoculars
And see Penthouse 3 where a nigga be
Spittin' fire on the P-J in my P-J's
Fire Marshall said I took it to the Max like T-J
Y'all ain't peep? I said Marshall's we play
I guess I'm like the Black Marshall meets Jay
Meet Ye' alligator souffle, had it made
Special Ed got head from a girl in Special Ed
Ya know the pretty ones in that dumb class
But she got that dumb ass
Hit high school and got pregnant dumb fast
What happen Tisha, your boyfriend cum fast?
Turn around gimme pound like we folks
Hell no I went raw dog three strokes
They whisperin' about us
I know you haters doubt us
How you count our money we ain't even finish countin'
Pardon me I must say, I'm kinda like a big deal
Lights, cameras, action!
The chain itself's a damn distraction!
You claim the belt, the glory I bask in
I bee hop in the ring, niggas ya cash in
It's like stoppin' a train,
Nigga think he's stoppin' my reign
Talk slick while droppin' my name?
I'm puttin' y'all to shame, diamonds in the little hand
50 percent splits I ex out the middle man
A far cry from a stash in the rental van
I'm the reason the hood need a dental plan
Ladies and gentle-man, introducin'
The C-4-S with the rims protrudin'
The roof vamoose, like a magic show
Got me lookin' to the heavens like a javelin throw
Y'all twiddle your thumbs like the average Joe
But just as you reap, so shall you so
They whisperin' about us
I know you haters doubt us
How you count our money we ain't even finish countin'
Pardon me I must say, I'm kinda like a big deal
The opening lines of this song, "Til the casket drops, Third times a charm right?" suggests that the artists, Clipse feat. Kanye West & Bun B, have a sense of confidence about their abilities and success in the music industry. The lyrics, "I'm kinda like a big deal. It's unbelievable you see my warning gives you big chills" reinforces this idea. Furthermore, the references to Biggie Smalls in the lines, "The flow runnin' on Big's heels, My life after death, Big ain't get to see how this feels" suggest that the artists are trying to emulate the success and legacy of the late rapper.
The second verse by Kanye West seems to focus on his own individual success and fame, with lines like "Ay yo I'm sittin' on top of the, It's more than a feeling ain't it?" He also references his previous altercations with the law, with lines like "Fire Marshall said I took it to the Max like T-J," which adds a sense of danger and rebellion to his image.
Overall, the song is an expression of confidence and success in the face of doubters and haters. The artists assert their position as "big deals" in the music industry and are unapologetic about their success.
Line by Line Meaning
Til the casket drops
Until I die
Third times a charm right?
I've already dropped two acclaimed albums, and this one will be even better.
I'm kinda like a big deal
I'm extremely successful and important.
It's unbelievable you see my warning gives you big chills
My talent and power is so intense that it's almost scary.
The flow runnin' on Big's heels
My style is on par with the legendary Notorious B.I.G.
My life after death, Big ain't get to see how this feels!
If Biggie were alive, he would be impressed by my success.
Third time's a charm baby
I'm going to elevate my career to new heights with this album.
After two classics another stripe up on my arm baby
Like a soldier with stripes on their uniform, my achievements are adding up.
It's a blessin' to blow a hundred thou' in a recession
I'm lucky to be able to spend so much money when times are tough for others.
With no second guessin'
I spend freely and without hesitation.
Ha ha we're ballin, drop tops we're floorin'
I'm living the high life and driving luxury cars.
Champagne we're pourin'
I drink expensive champagne to celebrate my success.
Re-up is the gang and I'm all in!
I'm fully committed to my crew, Re-Up.
To the powder and the flame I have fallin'
I've been drawn to drugs and violence.
Get money, blow money is my callin'
My purpose in life is to make and spend money.
Yugch! Watch a nigga burn through it
I go through money quickly and without care.
Life's a maze, you twist and you turn through it
Life is complicated and unpredictable.
The driest of droughts, maneuvered and I earned through it
Even when times are tough, I still find ways to make money and succeed.
I'm set straight like a perm do it, Push!
I always come out on top, just like a perm stays straight.
They whisperin' about us
People are talking about us behind our backs.
I know you haters doubt us
I'm aware that there are people who don't believe in us.
How you count our money we ain't even finish countin'
Our wealth is so great that it's impossible to accurately count.
Pardon me I must say, I'm kinda like a big deal
I'm incredibly successful and important.
Ay yo I'm sittin' on top of the
I'm at the pinnacle of my career.
It's more than a feeling ain't it?
The sensation of being on top is indescribable.
I be killin' damn it, I'm illin' I'm illin'
I'm extremely talented and successful.
Eh eh eh meet Mr. Popular
I'm extremely well-known and popular.
Go get your binoculars
Take a close look at my success and fame.
And see Penthouse 3 where a nigga be
I live in a luxurious penthouse apartment.
Spittin' fire on the P-J in my P-J's
I'm rapping confidently while lounging in my Private Jet.
Fire Marshall said I took it to the Max like T-J
I went all out and exceeded expectations.
Y'all ain't peep? I said Marshall's we play
I just made a clever wordplay on the name Marshall.
I guess I'm like the Black Marshall meets Jay
I have the talent of Eminem (Marshall) combined with the success of Jay-Z.
Meet Ye' alligator souffle, had it made
I'm enjoying success and luxury at the highest level.
Special Ed got head from a girl in Special Ed
I'm bragging about a sexual conquest over a girl with a learning disability.
Ya know the pretty ones in that dumb class
I'm generalizing about girls in a special education class.
But she got that dumb ass
But despite her disability, she had a great body.
Hit high school and got pregnant dumb fast
She got pregnant quickly when we were in high school.
What happen Tisha, your boyfriend cum fast?
I'm taunting a girl named Tisha about her boyfriend's poor sexual performance.
Turn around gimme pound like we folks
I'm trying to act friendly with Tisha after being rude about her personal life.
Hell no I went raw dog three strokes
Actually, I didn't use a condom and had unprotected sex three times with Tisha.
Lights, cameras, action!
I'm ready to put on a show and perform for my fans.
The chain itself's a damn distraction!
My jewelry is so flashy and expensive that it's distracting.
You claim the belt, the glory I bask in
Others claim to be the best, but I'm the one enjoying success and acclaim.
I bee hop in the ring, niggas ya cash in
I'm so talented that others get rich just by associating with me.
It's like stoppin' a train,
My career is so unstoppable that it's like trying to stop a train.
Nigga think he's stoppin' my reign
Others are trying to take me down a peg or two, but they can't beat me.
Talk slick while droppin' my name?
Are others talking trash about me behind my back?
I'm puttin' y'all to shame, diamonds in the little hand
My wealth and success make others look bad in comparison.
50 percent splits I ex out the middle man
I don't need a middleman to make money or negotiate deals because I take half the profits for myself.
A far cry from a stash in the rental van
I've come a long way from selling drugs out of a rental van.
I'm the reason the hood need a dental plan
I'm so successful that I can afford to go to the dentist and fix my teeth, which are poor in the hood.
Ladies and gentle-man, introducin'
I'm about to reveal myself and offer an introduction.
The C-4-S with the rims protrudin'
My car, the C-4-S, has rims that stick out from the body.
The roof vamoose, like a magic show
The roof of my car disappears, almost like in a magic act.
Got me lookin' to the heavens like a javelin throw
I'm so impressed by my car that I'm looking to the sky like a javelin thrower after a successful throw.
Y'all twiddle your thumbs like the average Joe
Other people are average and unimportant compared to me.
But just as you reap, so shall you so
What you put into life is what you get out of it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KHALIL ABDUL-RAHMAN, PRANAM INJETI, TERRENCE THORNTON, GENE THORNTON JR, KANYE WEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dna8269
No clue how this didn't blow up. Khalil with the insane beat, Kanye, and Clipse all on one track with only 508k views on youtube after 7 years? Wtf
@amsh007
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAH XDDDXDXDXDXD
@goodstuff880
+Kanye West very true
@TruthfullySpeaking500
This song came out the year that Hip Hop literally took it's very first turn for the worse. 2009 ushered in a softer and more RnB vibe to it and since 2009, it never left. This type of music wasn't appealing anymore as opposed to the new RnB wave that took over with Drake being at the helm of it. Certain acts like Waka Flocka saw some success and even Slaughterhouse saw some shine but it wasn't hitting like all the melodic songs being produced. Songs like this got lost in a period where Hip Hop transitioned from street to digital and the nerds chose what was popular as they do today.
@i_am_gohan9232
The Truth you just made the best breakdown I’ve seen as to why this song didn’t work. Hell hath no fury I feel suffered cause of the “snap era” of the south in 2006. Hard lyrical rap died in the mainstream in 2004 imo, sure a few heavyweights sold numbers after 2004 up til 2008 with guys like T.I. & Hov, but guys like this fell victim to weaker rappers and bullshit taking over.
@agentsituation1034
The Truth u right hip hop was in a weird transition period from 2009 to 2012
@longhanfei
"the roof vamoose, like a magic show, got me looking to the heavens like a javelin throw", wow, the best description of a convertible EVER!!
@hannahrebbeca217
Yuck 🤢
@jashardwallington
🔥🔥🔥
@Kelvin_smith28
That shit was dope