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DMX & Big Stan Lyrics

We gon' make these cats (what!) Stop!
We will put an end to these other rappers' careers.

Why they waitin' to (what!) Go!
Why are these rappers hesitant to depart the rap scene?

We gon' keep it (on top!) On top!
We will maintain our status as the best in the industry.

Why these cats is like (yo!) Ayo!
Why do other rappers act like they are surprised by our success?

Song ain't a song without X and the B.S.
This song wouldn't be complete without DMX and Big Stan's contributions.

Earl, Stan, initials E.S.
DMX's real name is Earl Simmons and Big Stan's name starts with an S, hence the initials E.S.

About to shut it down, y'all don't see this?
We are about to dominate the rap scene, and people are unaware of the impact we will have.

Started with a little, raising the pups
We began with humble origins and worked our way up to success.

Now I'm a home-run hitter, we raising our cups
We have become successful and are celebrating our victories.

Toastin', to all the roastin' we done
We are celebrating our ability to verbally roast other rappers in our songs.

Bite hard, done bit hard but don't run
We have been through tough times but have persevered and stood our ground.

My dogs is dogs with official bloodlines
We are loyal and dedicated, with a strong heritage and experience in the rap industry.

Cats want, mine? X blood-line?
Other rappers want to emulate DMX's success and legacy.

Oh you tryna get hit in the HEAD one time
If you continue to try to copy us, you will face the consequences.

Straight to the body with the whole .29 (what!)
We will not hold back in our attacks on other rappers.

And I'm gon' see whatever I'm gon' see (uh!)
We will not be deterred in our pursuit of success and recognition.

So if it's fuck me nigga, then fuck you too! (Come on)
We will not tolerate disrespect and will respond in kind.

Off the chain I'ma run through, walk through, gun do haunt you
We will dominate and intimidate other rappers with our skill and prowess.

A gun puts a spark through, no tellin what the hawk do (what!)
We have the ability to cause damage and chaos, and other rappers should be wary.

Only speak for me, no tellin what the Dog do
We only answer to ourselves and our own goals, and others cannot predict our actions or impact.

Yo' crew leave it alone (uh-uh!)
Other rappers should not mess with or interfere with our team.

You got your eyes on the bone? (Uh-uh!)
Other rappers should not focus on our success or try to steal our spotlight.

Can't keep your eyes of the throne? (Go on now)
Other rappers are envious of our success and want to take our place at the top.

With that shit you did (man, come on now!)
Other rappers have done things that we disapprove of or find disrespectful.

You fuckin' with D? You fuckin' with me
If you try to mess with DMX, you are also messing with his team and his supporters.

Fuckin' with X? You fuckin' with a softball-sized hole up in your vest
If you try to mess with DMX, you will suffer the consequences and be physically harmed.

And the rest? (What!) Ain't nothin to rap about
Other rappers cannot compare to our talent and success.

Ain't no ("I ain't mean it!") When the strap is out
If you talk tough and disrespect us, we will respond with aggression.

Ain't no ("Yo, sorry!") When the rats is out
No apologies will be accepted if you try to betray or deceive us.

'Cause the rats don't know shit but point money out! (Uh!)
Snitches and traitors will not affect our success or goals, as they only care about money and self-interest.

School Street, Moulfred, Whitney Young
These are places that DMX and Big Stan are familiar with and hold significance to their past.

Been there, lived there, now it's become
These places have changed over time and no longer hold the same significance as before.

A place where the face I'm not familiar with
The people and environment have changed, and DMX is no longer as comfortable or familiar with them.

These new cats done got me on some "I'ma kill you shit!"
The new generation of rappers has provoked DMX and made him feel threatened or hostile.

And I remember when you came through flyin', a 1-2-9
This line refers to a specific person or event in DMX's past that was significant or impactful.

Scooped ya man up and he signed to the 'Line
DMX helped a fellow rapper get signed to a record label.

I got a deal, shit I'm still in the grind (what!)
DMX has achieved success but is still working and striving for more.

Got the steal, 'cause shit is still on my mind
DMX has internal motivation and drive to succeed, and will not rest until he achieves his goals.

You gots to watch niggas that you talk to
DMX is cautious of others and wary of who he trusts or confides in.

'Cause sometimes they talk to you funny, what's up with you money?
People may try to deceive or manipulate DMX for his money or success.

Oh you think it's sweet? My name must be Honey
If someone thinks they can cross DMX without consequences, they are mistaken.

Funny, 'til you leave with your head bloody
People who disrespect DMX will face physical harm and consequences.

And what he gon' do when a 6-foot-3 430 pound motherfucker come through? (What?) Nothin'! (come on!) Breathe easy!
Other rappers are intimidated and powerless when faced with DMX's physical presence and aggression.

When cats talk slick dogs get greasy!
If someone talks disrespectfully or slyly, DMX will respond with equal force or firepower.

What! Why these cats is like (yo!) Ayo Why these cats is like (yo!) Ayo
DMX and Big Stan are questioning why other rappers are surprised or envious of their success, and asserting their dominance in the rap industry.