On Top
DMX feat Big Stan Lyrics

Uh, yeah, uh
Opening statement of the song.

Uh, uh, uh, uh, what
Repeated chorus indicating excitement for what's coming next.

We gon' make these cats (what!) Stop!
We will put a stop to these people causing trouble.

Why they waitin' to (what!) Go!
Why are they wasting time instead of acting?

We gon' keep it (on top!) On top!
We will remain the best and keep the position of power.

Why these cats is like (yo!) Ayo!
Why are these people acting strange?

Song ain't a song without X and the B.S.
The song requires the collaboration of DMX and Big Stan.

Earl, Stan, initials E.S.
Referring to DMX and Big Stan's initials to give their name, E.S.

About to shut it down, y'all don't see this?
We are so good that we are about to end the competition, but no one recognizes this.

Oh my God (what!) Y'all don't see this?
Exclamation of surprise and disbelief for the lack of recognition.

Started with a little, raising the pups
We began small but have been nurturing our skills.

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

Toastin', to all the roastin' we done
Celebrating the roasts we have done, which likely refers to rap battles or diss tracks.

Bite hard, done bit hard but don't run
We can attack and not back down from any challenge.

My dogs is dogs with official bloodlines
Referring to DMX's crew members as people with a strong background in hip-hop culture.

Cats want, mine? X blood-line?
Do these people really want to challenge DMX's crew who are the products of true hip-hop culture?

Oh you tryna get hit in the HEAD one time
Trying to start a fight with us will end in you getting knocked out.

Straight to the body with the whole .29 (what!)
A .29 is a type of gun used to shoot someone in the torso.

It's gon' be whatever it's gon' be (uh!)
The outcome of this situation will be what it will be.

And I'm gon' see whatever I'm gon' see (uh!)
I will witness what happens with my own eyes.

And I'm gon' do whatever I'm gon' do
I will act how I see fit in response to the situation.

So if it's fuck me nigga, then fuck you too! (Come on)
If you have a problem with me, then I have a problem with you.

Off the chain I'ma run through, walk through, gun do haunt you
I will not be constrained and will come after you relentlessly.

A gun puts a spark through, no tellin what the hawk do (what!)
A gun can ignite violence, and once that starts, who knows what will happen.

Only speak for me, no tellin what the Dog do
I can only speak for myself, and my crew members may act without warning.

(Dog do what the fuck Dog do, shit!)
My crew members will act however they see fit, and I cannot control them.

Yo' crew leave it alone (uh-uh!)
Don't mess with my crew.

You got your eyes on the bone? (Uh-uh!)
Are you trying to take something from us?

Can't keep your eyes of the throne? (Go on now)
Can't stop looking at our success and power.

With that shit you did (man, come on now!)
Referring to some despicable actions from some people that are only meant to anger us.

I'm gettin' sick of niggas fuckin with D
I am tired of people messing with me.

You fuckin' with D? You fuckin' with me
If you are messing with me, then you are essentially messing with my whole crew.

You fuckin' with me? You fuckin' with X
Then you are messing with DMX as well.

Fuckin' with X? You fuckin' with a softball-sized hole up in your vest
DMX is so dangerous that if you cross him, you will end up with a gunshot wound in your chest.

And the rest? (What!) Ain't nothin to rap about
There is nothing left to say on this topic.

Ain't no ("I ain't mean it!") When the strap is out
Once things escalate to violence, there is no going back.

Ain't no ("Yo, sorry!") When the rats is out
Sorry won't undo the consequences of your actions.

'Cause the rats don't know shit but point money out! (Uh!)
The people who betray you are only in it for the money and don't know anything else.

School Street, Moulfred, Whitney Young
Street names in DMX's hometown of Yonkers, New York.

Been there, lived there, now it's become
Reflecting on how his hometown has changed over time.

A place where the face I'm not familiar with
The area has transformed so much that he no longer recognizes it.

These new cats done got me on some "I'ma kill you shit!"
These newcomers have angered him to the point of considering violence.

And I remember when you came through flyin', a 1-2-9
He remembers a time when these newcomers were not a problem and even respected him.

Scooped ya man up and he signed to the 'Line
He even helped one of these newcomers jumpstart their career.

I got a deal, shit I'm still in the grind (what!)
Even though he has seen some success, he is still bouncing back and forth between fame and grinding for more success.

Got the steal, 'cause shit is still on my mind
He is still driven by the desire to succeed and has a chip on his shoulder.

You gots to watch niggas that you talk to
Be careful who you associate with.

'Cause sometimes they talk to you funny, what's up with you money?
Sometimes these people have ulterior motives and are trying to see what they can gain from you.

Oh you think it's sweet? My name must be Honey
Don't underestimate me just because I am sweet-natured or successful.

Funny, 'til you leave with your head bloody
It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt, and that someone will be the perpetrator.

And what he gon' do when a 6-foot-3
What will someone do when faced with a daunting adversary like DMX?

430 pound motherfucker come through? (What?)
He is a formidable opponent who is both tall and heavyset.

Nothin'! (come on!) Breathe easy!
People will have no choice but to face the consequences of their actions when they mess with him or his people.

When cats talk slick dogs get greasy!
When people talk trash, DMX and his crew will become more aggressive and retaliate.

What!
Final exclamation indicating the end of the song.