Make A Move )
DMX Lyrics


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Grrr
Mm

I gots to make a move and make it soon, uh
I gots to take a block and make it boom
I take the car and hit it with this boom
Now come on, let's get that money
It's two o'clock and I'm just about to hit the street
'Til I knock off this rock I don't get to eat
Sometimes that's like that's the only reason why I hustle
Step on toes, strongarm and show a lil' muscle
Ain't no real dough, that's why a nigga feel so frustrated
I hate it, seein' crab niggas that made it
And I'm robbin' cats just as broke as myself
Livin' foul and ain't lookin' out for my health, where's the wealth?
Not in New York, 'cause niggas talk about goin out of state
Money got an eighth, comin' back, coppin' a lot of weight
Where's my plate nigga? I'm hungry too
So I'ma do like hungry do, and get a hungry crew
Niggas that ain't never had, and doin' bad
Will be glad to get up off that stoop lookin' sad
Grab your bags, it's about to go down
We goin' to this hicktown, let's get the lowdown, on how they get down

I gots to make a move and make it soon
I gots to take a block and make it boom
I take the car and hit it with this boom
Now come on, let's get that money

I gots to make a move and make it soon
I gots to take a block and make it boom
I take the car and hit it with this boom
Now come on, let's get that money

I gots to make a move and make it soon
Gots to take a block and make it boom
We comin' through so make some room
Found somethin' that could be somethin' if I pump it up
This kid Black is the only thing that could fuck it up
The purple top thirty-five smalls is ringin' bells
But I'ma crush him with the black 40 double-L's
I send two niggas back up top, and come back
We chop up rock, by midnight, we open up shop
It's four in the mornin', we on the block creepin'
Killin' the cash, while yo' ass is sleepin'
Look here, I'm what they call a true hustler
'Cause, nigga, if I ain't know you since I was like six
Then I don't trust ya
And we'll bust ya over somethin' petty like a few dollars
Put somethin' hot up in that ass and watch you holla (ahh)
You think I'm here for the ho flow? I want the dough flow
And fuck the po'-po', nigga keep a fo'-fo'

I gots to make a move and make it soon
I gots to take a block and make it boom
I take the car and hit it with this boom
Now come on, let's get that money

I gots to make a move and make it soon
I gots to take a block and make it boom
I take the car and hit it with this boom
Now come on, let's get that money

I spend my money on niggas 'cause niggas get me rich
And a bitch ain't doin' shit but suckin' my dick
Niggas is family now, and we stand strong
Thirty niggas on six blocks, makin' the cash long
Shit is good, because niggas gettin' what they been wantin'
And we see the same shit, other New York niggas frontin'
Stick up kids huntin', but I ain't got no love for 'em
I keep the burner and the dumpster with the glove for 'em
Them motherfuckin' knockers come at us and chop us
And I know they, really tryin' to stop us and wanna drop us
So we pump, from the alley and the last house we use as a cash house
It's holdin up strong as a stash house
I got runners that work for twelve hour shifts
And when them niggas keep they count correct, I don't riff
But I ain't tryin' to hear that nigga took your pack shit
Ain't tryin' to hear jack shit, fuck the black bitch
I ain't a greedy nigga, all I want is a five year run
If I don't make it, then fuck it, let me die near a gun
Got bitches to transport without an escort
I'm makin' moves from D.C. up to Westport
Local police ain't a problem 'cause they don't even stress us
It be them ATF niggas that have you under pressure
Just so you know, ain't gon' never put my Glock down (why nigga?)
'Cause I'm a hustlin' motherfucker, and I'm holdin' my block down

I gots to make a move and make it soon
I gots to take a block and make it boom
I take the car and hit it with this boom
Now come on, let's get that money

I gots to make a move and make it soon
I gots to take a block and make it boom




I take the car and hit it with this boom
Now come on, let's get that money

Overall Meaning

In DMX's song "Make A Move," he speaks about his struggle to make money in New York. He talks about how he has to hustle and step on toes just to get by, and how frustrating it is to see others who have made it in life. DMX talks about robbing people who are just as broke as himself, and how he is not looking out for his health. He goes on to describe how he has to take a chance on moving to a "hicktown" to make some real money. Throughout the song, DMX is focused on making a move and getting that money.


The lyrics of "Make A Move" are a reflection of a life that many people have had to live. DMX is speaking about the hardships of poverty and the lengths that he had to go to make ends meet. The song is a testament to how strong one can be in the face of adversity. It speaks to the struggle that many people face every day and how it can be a challenge to overcome.


Line by Line Meaning

Grrr
DMX expresses his menacing demeanor through a growl


Mm
DMX makes a brief sound effect indicating seriousness and readiness


I gots to make a move and make it soon, uh
DMX is aware that he has to act fast and make a move that counts


I gots to take a block and make it boom
DMX must turn a specific area into a money-making haven


I take the car and hit it with this boom
DMX uses his car as a weapon to show his force and impact


Now come on, let's get that money
DMX encourages his crew to focus on the goal: getting money


It's two o'clock and I'm just about to hit the street
DMX acknowledges the time and prepares to start his hustle


'Til I knock off this rock I don't get to eat
DMX has to sell drugs to make money and fulfill his basic needs


Sometimes that's like that's the only reason why I hustle
DMX admits that his primary motivation is survival


Step on toes, strongarm and show a lil' muscle
DMX is willing to be confrontational and use force to get what he wants


Ain't no real dough, that's why a nigga feel so frustrated
DMX is dissatisfied with his current financial situation


I hate it, seein' crab niggas that made it
DMX is angry at successful people who he perceives as dishonest or fake


And I'm robbin' cats just as broke as myself
DMX steals from people in the same desperate situation as him


Livin' foul and ain't lookin' out for my health, where's the wealth?
DMX says he's not living well, and questions where the riches are


Not in New York, 'cause niggas talk about goin out of state
DMX thinks he may have to leave his current city to make more money


Money got an eighth, comin' back, coppin' a lot of weight
DMX references drug deals, where he can buy a small amount of drugs then come back for a bigger quantity


Where's my plate nigga? I'm hungry too
DMX acknowledges his hunger and reminds his crew that they all want money


So I'ma do like hungry do, and get a hungry crew
DMX recruits people who are also in desperate need of money to join his crew


Niggas that ain't never had, and doin' bad
DMX is looking for people who have never had much money and are struggling


Will be glad to get up off that stoop lookin' sad
DMX wants to help people who are down on their luck and end their suffering


Grab your bags, it's about to go down
DMX urges his crew to prepare for what's about to happen


We goin' to this hicktown, let's get the lowdown, on how they get down
DMX and his crew are traveling to a small town to study the area and learn how business is done there


Gots to take a block and make it boom
DMX reminds his crew of their goal to turn an area into a lucrative business place


We comin' through so make some room
DMX tells people in the area to move aside and let them pass


Found somethin' that could be somethin' if I pump it up
DMX has discovered a new business idea that he thinks could be successful if he works hard on it


This kid Black is the only thing that could fuck it up
DMX identifies someone who could potentially threaten his business idea


The purple top thirty-five smalls is ringin' bells
DMX references a popular drug being sold in the area


But I'ma crush him with the black 40 double-L's
DMX intends to use more powerful weapons to defeat Black and take control of the drug market


I send two niggas back up top, and come back
DMX dispatches two people to take care of business, then return when it's done


We chop up rock, by midnight, we open up shop
DMX and his crew prepare the drugs to be sold that night when the business opens


It's four in the mornin', we on the block creepin'
DMX and his crew are up early, selling drugs while trying to avoid being noticed by the police


Killin' the cash, while yo' ass is sleepin'
DMX and his crew are making money while others are sleeping


Look here, I'm what they call a true hustler
DMX sees himself as a genuine hustler


'Cause, nigga, if I ain't know you since I was like six, Then I don't trust ya
DMX only trusts people he has known for a long time


And we'll bust ya over somethin' petty like a few dollars
DMX warns that even small amounts of missing money can have severe consequences


Put somethin' hot up in that ass and watch you holla (ahh)
DMX threatens to hurt someone with a weapon, and enjoys the idea of them screaming in pain


You think I'm here for the ho flow? I want the dough flow
DMX denies that he's only interested in women and asserts that he's solely focused on making money


And fuck the po'-po', nigga keep a fo'-fo'
DMX shows his disdain for police and the law, and prefers to carry a gun for protection


I spend my money on niggas 'cause niggas get me rich
DMX invests his money into his crew since they help him make more money


And a bitch ain't doin' shit but suckin' my dick
DMX degrades women and views them as inferior to men


Niggas is family now, and we stand strong
DMX considers his crew to be like a family, and praises their unity


Thirty niggas on six blocks, makin' the cash long
DMX has many people working for him on multiple blocks, all helping to make large amounts of money


Shit is good, because niggas gettin' what they been wantin'
DMX is pleased with the success of his business and how it's helping people


And we see the same shit, other New York niggas frontin'
DMX sees other people in New York trying to act tough and showing off


Stick up kids huntin', but I ain't got no love for 'em
DMX acknowledges that people are trying to rob him, but he doesn't have sympathy for them


I keep the burner and the dumpster with the glove for 'em
DMX keeps his gun and gloves in a safe place to avoid trouble


Them motherfuckin' knockers come at us and chop us
DMX recognizes that he and his crew are at risk of being caught and arrested by law enforcement


And I know they, really tryin' to stop us and wanna drop us
DMX says that the police are actively working to deter his business and arrest him


So we pump, from the alley and the last house we use as a cash house
DMX and his crew sell drugs secretly, from a house which is also used to hide and store money


It's holdin up strong as a stash house
DMX is confident in the strength and security of his hiding spot for money


I got runners that work for twelve hour shifts
DMX has people working for him around the clock, in shifts


And when them niggas keep they count correct, I don't riff
DMX expects accurate accounting from his workers, and doesn't tolerate mistakes


But I ain't tryin' to hear that nigga took your pack shit
DMX says he doesn't want to hear excuses from his crew about lost or stolen drugs


Ain't tryin' to hear jack shit, fuck the black bitch
DMX dismisses any complaints and profanely insults a black woman


I ain't a greedy nigga, all I want is a five year run
DMX insists that he's not greedy, and that he only wants to run his business for five years


If I don't make it, then fuck it, let me die near a gun
DMX says that if he doesn't succeed in his business, he'd rather die with a gun than live without one


Got bitches to transport without an escort
DMX is confident enough to move women without anyone protecting them


I'm makin' moves from D.C. up to Westport
DMX is expanding his business and moving drugs further away from his home base


Local police ain't a problem 'cause they don't even stress us
DMX isn't worried about local police catching him and his crew


It be them ATF niggas that have you under pressure
DMX is scared of being caught by the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives), which has more power than local authorities


Just so you know, ain't gon' never put my Glock down (why nigga?)
DMX states that he won't stop carrying his gun, and his crew asks him why


'Cause I'm a hustlin' motherfucker, and I'm holdin' my block down
DMX says he's a determined hustler, and he's protecting his territory and business




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Written by: Anthony Fields, Earl Simmons

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Kresimir Vrcic

[DMX]
Grrrrrrrrrrrrr..
Mm..

Chorus: DMX

I gots to make a move and make it soon, uhh
I gots to take a block and make it boom {*BOOM*}
I take the car and hit it with this boom
Now come on, let's get that money!

[DMX]
It's two o'clock and I'm just about to hit the street
Til I knock off this rock I don't get to eat
Sometimes that's like that's the only reason why I hustle
Step on toes, strongarm and show a lil' muscle
Ain't no real dough, that's why a nigga feel so frustrated
I hate it, seein crab niggas that made it
And I'm robbin cats just as broke as myself
Livin foul and ain't lookin out for my health, where's the wealth?
Not in New York, cause niggas talk about goin out of state
Money got an eighth, comin back, hot with a lot of weight
Where's my plate nigga? I'm hungry too
So I'mma do like hungry do, and get a hungry crew
Niggas that ain't never had, and doin bad
Will be glad to get up off that stoop lookin' sad
Grab your bags, it's about to go down
We goin to this hicktown, let's get the lowdown, on how they get down
Chorus 2X

[DMX]
I gots to make a move and make it soon
Gots to take a block and make it boom
We comin through so make some room
Found somethin that could be somethin if I pump it up
This kid Black is the only thing that could fuck it up
The purple top thirty-five smalls is ringin' bells
But I'mma crush him with the black 40 double-L's
I send two niggas back up top, and come back
We chop up rock, by midnight, we open up shop
It's four in the mornin, we on the block creepin
Killin the cash, while yo' ass is sleepin
Look here, I'm what they call a true hustler
Cause, nigga, if I ain't know you since I was like six
Then I don't trust ya
And we'll bust ya over somethin petty like a few dollars
Put somethin hot up in that ass and watch you holla ("Ahhhhh!")
You think I'm here for the ho flow? I want the dough flow
And fuck the po'-po', nigga keep a fo'-fo'

Chorus 2X

[DMX]
I spend my money on niggas cause niggas get me rich
And a bitch ain't doin shit but suckin my dick
Niggas is family now, and we stand strong
Thirty niggas on six blocks, makin the cash long
Shit is good, because niggas gettin what they been wantin
And we see the same shit, other New York niggas frontin
Stick up kids huntin, but I ain't got no love for em
I keep the burner and the duster with the glove for em
Them motherfuckin knockers come at us and chop us
And I know they, really tryin to stop us and wanna drop us
So we pump, from the alley and the last house we use as a cash house
It's holdin em strong, it's a stash house
I got runners that work for twelve hour shifts
And when them niggas keep they count correct, I don't riff
But I ain't tryin to hear that nigga took your pack shit
Ain't tryin to hear jack shit, fuck the black bitch
I ain't a greedy nigga, all I want is a five year run
If I don't make it, then fuck it, let me die near a gun
Got bitches to transport without an escort
I'm makin moves from D.C. up to Westport
Local police ain't a problem cause they don't even stress us
It be them ATF niggas that have you under pressure
Just so you know, ain't gon' never put my Glock down (why nigga?)
Cause I'm a hustlin motherfucker, and I'm holdin my block down



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wu bonkald

Life isn't fair,i really hate that X is gone,he was a huge part of my youth

Spiconstruction

R.I.P. X. Thank you for blessing us with timeless classics

VIDE0GAMERFORLIFE 1992

Still feeling just as blessed now he will always be with us X

Willie Brown

A era when you can understand what a rapper is saying and when the beat sounds different.

Supreme El

Love this one and the original! Rest in Praise DMX

Robert Inda

Still one of the dopest rap albums to date, every song go HARD AF!!!

Eb Bunny

Don’t take this the wrong way but finally I see someone with good taste in music lol

truth told

Word is born πŸ’ͺ

Chanc' Register

" if I haven't known u since I was like 6, I don't trust you "

Musical artist Tim Joel

I still like his debut album the best.

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