On Top
DMX feat. Big Stan Lyrics
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Uhh.. yeah, uhh
Uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh - WHAT!
[Chorus 2X: DMX + (Big Stan)]
We gon' make these cats (WHAT!) STOP!
Why they waitin to (WHAT!) GO!
We gon' keep it (ON TOP!) ON TOP!
[DMX]
Song ain't a song without X and the B.S.
Earl, Stan - initials E.S.
About to shut it down, y'all don't see this?
Oh my God (WHAT!) y'all don't see this?
Started with a little, raising the pups
Now I'm a home-run hitter, we raising our cups
Toastin, to all the roastin we done (UHH)
Bite hard, done bit hard but don't run (UHH)
My dogs is dogs with official +Bloodlines+
Cats want - mine? X Blood-line?
Oh you tryna get hit in the HEAD one time
Straight to the body with the whole .29 (WHAT!)
It's gon' be whatever it's gon' be (UHH!)
And I'm gon' see whatever I'm gon' see (UHH!)
And I'm gon' do whatever I'm gon' do
So if it's fuck me nigga, then FUCK YOU too! (C'MON!)
[Chorus]
[Big Stan + (DMX)]
Off the chain I'ma run through, walk through, gun do haunt you
A gun puts a spark through, no tellin what the hawk do (WHAT!)
Only speak for me, no tellin what the Dog do
(Dog do what the fuck Dog do, shit!)
Yo' crew leave it alone (uh-uh!)
You got your eyes on the bone? (uh-uh!)
Can't keep your eyes of the throne? (Go on now)
With that shit you did (man, c'mon now!)
I'm gettin sick of niggaz fuckin with D
You fuckin with D? You fuckin with me
You fuckin with me? You fuckin with X
Fuckin with X? You fuckin with a softball-sized hole up in your vest
And the rest? (WHAT!) Ain't nothin to rap about
Ain't no ("I ain't mean it!") when the strap is out
Ain't no ("Yo, sorry!") when the rats is out
Cause the rats don't know shit but POINT MONEY OUT! (UHH!)
[Chorus]
[DMX]
School Street, Moulfred, Whitney Young
Been there, lived there, now it's become
a place where the face I'm not familiar with
These new cats done got me on some "I'MA KILL YOU SHIT!"
[Big Stan]
And I remember when you came through flyin, a 1-2-9
Scooped ya man up and he signed to the 'Line
I got a deal, shit I'm still in the grind (WHAT!)
Got the steal, cause shit is still on my mind
[DMX]
You gots to watch niggaz that you talk to
Cause sometimes they talk to you funny, whassup wit'chu money?
Oh you think it's sweet? My name must be Honey
Funny, 'til you leave with your head bloody
[Big Stan]
And what he gon' do when a 6-foot-3
430-pound motherfucker come through? (WHAT?)
NOTHIN! (C'MON!) Breathe easy!
When cats talk slick dogs get GREASY!
[Chorus]
[Big Stan] WHAT!
[DMX]
Why these cats is like (YO!) AIYYO!
Why these cats is like (YO!) AIYYO!
The lyrics to DMX's song "On Top" featuring Big Stan are all about dominance, power, and not backing down from a challenge. DMX starts off the song by boasting about his success and how he's about to "shut it down". He asserts that he and Big Stan are the key players, and the song wouldn't be complete without them. The chorus is all about rising to the top and keeping that position, while others wait around for their chance. DMX talks about his come-up and how he's now a "home-run hitter", but he doesn't forget the hard work it took to get there.
The rest of the song is packed with threats and warnings, particularly towards those who want to mess with DMX or his "X Blood-line". Big Stan warns that if you mess with DMX, you're essentially messing with him too. The lyrics emphasize the importance of loyalty and watching out for those who talk funny, as they may not have your best interests at heart. Overall, the message of the song is one of strength, resilience, and not letting anyone get in the way of your success.
Line by Line Meaning
Uhh.. yeah, uhh
The song is starting with a grunt from DMX
Uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh - WHAT!
DMX makes a statement with the adlibs
We gon' make these cats (WHAT!) STOP!
The artists are going to make their competitors stop
Why they waitin to (WHAT!) GO!
The artists are questioning why their competitors are waiting to make music
We gon' keep it (ON TOP!) ON TOP!
DMX and Big Stan intend to keep their music on top
Song ain't a song without X and the B.S.
The song isn't complete without the involvement of DMX and Big Stan
Earl, Stan - initials E.S.
DMX and Big Stan's initials are E.S.
About to shut it down, y'all don't see this?
The artists are about to take over the game
Oh my God (WHAT!) y'all don't see this?
The artists are shocked that their competitors don't see their success
Started with a little, raising the pups
DMX began with little support but grew to have many fans
Toastin, to all the roastin we done (UHH)
DMX and Big Stan are proud of their accomplishments
My dogs is dogs with official +Bloodlines+
DMX's team is made up of fighters with important Bloodlines
Cats want - mine? X Blood-line?
DMX's competitors want his team and Blood-line
Oh you tryna get hit in the HEAD one time
DMX's competitors are looking for trouble
It's gon' be whatever it's gon' be (UHH!)
DMX will accept any outcome
And I'm gon' see whatever I'm gon' see (UHH!)
DMX will see what the future holds
And I'm gon' do whatever I'm gon' do
DMX will do whatever he pleases
So if it's fuck me nigga, then FUCK YOU too! (C'MON!)
If people have negative feelings towards DMX, he feels the same way towards them
A gun puts a spark through, no tellin what the hawk do (WHAT!)
A gun could spark and lead to a dangerous situation
Only speak for me, no tellin what the Dog do
DMX is the only one who can speak for himself
Yo' crew leave it alone (uh-uh!)
DMX's enemy should tell his crew to leave this situation alone
You got your eyes on the bone? (uh-uh!)
DMX's enemy is looking to take something that belongs to him
Can't keep your eyes of the throne? (Go on now)
DMX's enemy is envious of his throne
And the rest? (WHAT!) Ain't nothin to rap about
DMX isn't concerned with the rest of the competition
Cause the rats don't know shit but POINT MONEY OUT! (UHH!)
People who aren't important in the music industry are only good for pointing out money
School Street, Moulfred, Whitney Young
The artists grew up in these areas
Been there, lived there, now it's become
DMX no longer lives where he grew up
a place where the face I'm not familiar with
DMX doesn't recognize his old neighborhood anymore
These new cats done got me on some "I'MA KILL YOU SHIT!"
The new generation has upset DMX to the point of violence
And I remember when you came through flyin, a 1-2-9
DMX remembers when Big Stan first entered the music industry
Scooped ya man up and he signed to the 'Line
Big Stan got his team member a record deal
I'm gettin sick of niggaz fuckin with D
DMX is getting angry at his competitors
You fuckin with D? You fuckin with me
If people have a problem with DMX, they also have a problem with Big Stan
Fuckin with X? You fuckin with a softball-sized hole up in your vest
If people have a problem with DMX, they risk getting hit and injured
NOTHIN! (C'MON!) Breathe easy!
DMX's enemies should not do anything and relax
When cats talk slick dogs get GREASY!
If people speak negatively towards DMX, his team will defend him
Why these cats is like (YO!) AIYYO!
The artists are questioning the behavior of their competitors
Why these cats is like (YO!) AIYYO!
The artists are questioning the behavior of their competitors
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENNIS JOYNER, J RUSS, EARL SIMMONS
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