Intro
Diddy - Dirty Money Lyrics

Yeah
Acknowledgement of the beginning of the song

I'm not a fool
Emphasizing that the singer is not easily deceived

I just love that you're dead inside
Finding comfort in someone else's emotional numbness

I'm just lifeless
Conveying a sense of emptiness and lack of vitality

Haan, yeah
Repeating an affirmation in agreement

When you got the space you chop the top off, got the brain out
A metaphorical way of saying that when you have the freedom, you make bold choices and take risks

Smoke and drink, take her to the crib what the brain 'bout
Indulging in vices and focusing solely on physical pleasure

All my niggas playin', we ain't talkin' what that bread 'bout (Bread 'bout)
Refusing to discuss money with each other, implying a sense of loyalty and trust

Smokin' medication, got my bread right
Using drugs as a means of relaxation and coping

Niggas try to stop us, we ain't gon' let 'em (We ain't gon' let 'em)
Declaring resilience and determination in the face of obstacles and naysayers

Bitches try to trap us, we ain't gon' let 'em (We ain't gon' let 'em)
Refusing to be manipulated or controlled by women seeking to exploit or deceive

Man, we just get ready (Just get ready)
Focusing on being prepared for whatever comes next

Talk about bread, God damn, got a whole lot
Boasting about how much money they have

Said pray for the ones that niggas got the ball out
Suggesting that ill-gotten gains may come at a cost and that karma should be considered

God damn, watch the ball work
Marveling at the fruits of their labor and the progress they've made

Got rich, put 'em on work
Sharing wealth with others by giving them opportunities

Finish last nigga, ball first
Coming from a position of disadvantage but still rising to the top

Now curve bitches cold turkey
Rejecting women who are only interested in their money or status

In the game nigga, no mercy
Acknowledging the competitive nature of their industry and their willingness to do whatever it takes to win

Couldn't focus then leap nigga
Overcoming distractions and obstacles to achieve their goals

Shoot the shepherd and the sheep nigga
Refusing to show mercy to anyone who stands in their way, regardless of status or affiliation

From my head to my feet nigga
Asserting dominance and confidence in all aspects of their being

Countin' millions 'fore I sleep nigga
Focusing on financial success and the accumulation of wealth

High school to the league nigga
Going from humble beginnings to achieving great success

Pull up on them hoes, watch it fall out
Flaunting their wealth and the attention that it brings

'Rari sittin' low, gotta crawl out
Driving a luxurious car and making a flashy entrance

If that pussy wet, never pull out
Engaging in risky sexual behavior and disregarding the consequences

If that pussy good, bite 'em all out
Enjoying pleasure to the fullest and indulging in hedonistic behaviors

Sittin' court side in my court case
Appearing nonchalant and unfazed in the face of legal trouble

Drinkin' lean, poppin' pills, heart racin'
Abusing drugs as a means of coping with stress and anxiety

Velvet rope, blue dot, all Ace
Being treated like a VIP and having access to the best things in life

Thirty six O's, foundation
Having a solid base of wealth and resources to build upon

Word around town, I'm the man, nigga
Having a reputation as a powerful and influential figure

Breakin' down work to the grams, nigga
Being intimately involved in the drug trade and dealing with small measurements of narcotics

Whip it in the Pan, nigga
Cooking up drugs in a pan as part of the production process

Gettin' money with the fam, nigga
Including family members in their business dealings and sharing the wealth

Aye, young nigga from the trap, bitch can't trap me
Having a sense of resilience and street smarts to avoid being taken advantage of

Young cold nigga get money like an athlete
Being good at making money and accumulating wealth

Now I'm straight like 12:30
Being comfortable and confident in their current situation

Pussy clean, baby talk dirty
Being selective about sexual partners while still enjoying provocative language

Need the work nigga, call early
Being focused on their business and being available for work at all times

Rap game sabotage and we gon' burn it
Declaring an intention to disrupt and dominate the rap industry

Nigga cold murder
Possibly implying involvement in violent criminal activity

And I'm comin' for ya head nigga
Displaying a sense of aggression and competitiveness

And I did what I said nigga
Following through with promises and being true to their word

Mine get it how I live nigga
Asserting a sense of self-determination and freedom to live according to one's own rules

Go playin' with the bread nigga
Suggesting that there's no room for foolishness or wastefulness when it comes to money

I blow off your dread nigga
Being unafraid of and perhaps even provoking those who oppose them

Get the hoes sprayin' nigga
Being confident in their sexual prowess and ability to attract women

From the bottom it was all I
Coming from a place of poverty and hardship and having to work hard to succeed

Told your whole story, it was all lies
Possibly accusing someone of being dishonest or hiding the truth

Drink and smoke till I fall out
Indulging in vices until they are physically unable to continue

Thought he get the bread and it's all out
Suggesting that someone has overspent or lost all their money

Nah nigga, jumped in the fire nigga
Preferring to take risks and face challenges head-on rather than play it safe

Still ridin' with the fire nigga
Sticking with their convictions and staying true to their principles

Countin' money, gettin' high nigga
Focusing on wealth and pleasure simultaneously

Praise due to the high nigga
Expressing gratitude for the euphoria that comes with drugs

But my niggas on set, I can die nigga
Having loyal friends who will protect and support them no matter what happens

Started from the block nigga
Originating from a humble and disadvantaged background

I done earned my spot nigga
Having worked hard and overcome challenges to achieve success

From the bot', couldn't see the top nigga
Beginning from a low point and feeling overwhelmed by the success to come

Coke Boy non-stop nigga
Asserting loyalty to a group or lifestyle and the persistence to keep going no matter what

When you got the space you chop the top off, got the brain out
Repeating the opening verse as a reminder of the freedom to take bold actions

Smoke and drink, take her to the crib what the brain 'bout
Indulging in vices and focusing on physical pleasure, again as a reminder of their lifestyle

All my niggas playin', we ain't talkin' what that bread 'bout (Bread 'bout)
Reiterating the importance of loyalty and trust over money

Smokin' medication, got my bread right (Bread right)
Emphasizing that they are able to handle drug use and still maintain financial success

Niggas try to stop us, we ain't gon' let 'em (We ain't gon' let 'em)
Closing the song with a final message of resilience and determination in the face of obstacles

Bitches try to trap us, we ain't gon' let 'em (We ain't gon' let 'em)
Repeating an earlier line to emphasize the point that they won't be taken advantage of by women seeking to deceive or exploit them

Man, we just get ready (Just get ready)
Repeating the final message of getting ready for whatever comes next