Juicy
Emily Wells Lyrics

It was all a dream
This is a recollection of the artist's earlier life, which appears to her now like a dream.

I used to read Word Up magazine
The artist used to read a popular hip hop magazine called Word Up.

Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
The artist remembers popular hip hop stars like Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D who were often seen riding in limousines.

Hangin' pictures on my wall
The artist used to hang posters and pictures of her favorite hip hop artists on her wall.

Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
The artist used to listen to hip hop radio shows every Saturday hosted by popular DJs such as Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, and Marley Marl.

I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
The artist used to listen to her favorite hip hop music on cassette tapes until the tapes wore out.

Smokin' weed and bamboo, sippin' on private stock
The artist used to smoke marijuana and bamboo while drinking high-end Private Stock liquor.

Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack With the hat to match
The artist remembers a time when she used to wear a red and black lumberjack jacket that matched her hat.

Remember Rappin' Duke, duh-ha, duh-ha
The artist remembers a popular song by Rappin' Duke that had the chorus, 'duh-ha, duh-ha.'

You never thought that hip hop would take it this far
The artist reflects on the fact that hip hop has evolved and grown to become a mainstream and influential genre of music around the world.

Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
The artist is now in the spotlight because of her talent for rapping.

Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
The artist is now making a lot of money and becoming very famous, just like how the World Trade Center towers were a symbol of power and success before their tragic destruction.

Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
The artist acknowledges that she was born into a life of sin and struggled to succeed, but now she has turned things around and is achieving success.

Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
The artist is reflecting on the days when she was poor and had to eat cheap food like sardines for her meals.

I'm blowin' up like you thought I would
The artist is becoming very successful and famous, just like people thought she would.

Call the crib, same number same hood It's all good
The artist remains loyal to her roots and still lives in the same place and has the same phone number as before, but is now enjoying her success and it's all good.

You know very well who you are Don't let em hold you down, reach for the stars
The artist is encouraging her listeners to be confident in who they are and not let anyone else stop them from achieving their goals. She encourages them to aim high and reach for the stars.

You had a goal, but not that many 'Cause you're the only one I'll give you good and plenty
The artist recognizes that some people may not have many goals or ambitions, but she assures them that she will always support them and provide them with a lot of love and encouragement.

I made the change from a common thief To up close and personal with Robin Leach
The artist used to be a thief, but now she has changed her life and is successful enough to interact with rich and famous people like Robin Leach (host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous).

And I'm far from cheap, I smoke skunk with my peeps all day
The artist has a lot of money now and can afford to smoke high-quality marijuana with her friends all day without worrying about the cost.

Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
The artist is promoting a message of love and peace, which she identifies as characteristic of her home city of Brooklyn.

The Moet and Alize keep me pissy
The artist enjoys drinking expensive champagne (Moet) and a cognac-based liqueur (Alize) so much that it makes her drunk (pissy).

Girls used to diss me Now they write letters 'cause they miss me
The artist used to be rejected by girls, but now they are interested in her and write letters to her because they miss her.

I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
The artist never thought that she could make a career out of rapping, as she used to carry guns and be involved in criminal activities.

Now honies play me close like butter played toast From the Mississippi down to the east coast
The artist is now so famous and attractive that women from all over the country (from the Mississippi River to the east coast) are interested in her and want to be close to her.

Condos in Queens, indo for weeks Sold out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
The artist now lives in expensive condos in Queens, smokes high-quality marijuana for weeks at a time, and sells out concerts where she performs alongside legendary rapper Biggie Smalls.

Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis When I was dead broke, man I couldn't picture this
The artist remembers a time when she was very poor and couldn't even imagine owning popular video game consoles like the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis.

50 inch screen, money green leather sofa Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
The artist now has a luxurious lifestyle, with a 50 inch TV and a green leather sofa, as well as two cars, one of which is a limousine with a driver.

Phone bill about two G's flat No need to worry, my accountant handles that
The artist's phone bill is very high (about two thousand dollars) but she doesn't need to worry about it since her accountant takes care of all her finances.

And my whole crew is loungin' Celebratin' every day, no more public housin'
The artist's entire crew is now relaxing and enjoying their success, no longer living in public housing.

Thinkin' back on my one-room shack Now my mom pimps a Ac' with minks on her back
The artist remembers living in a small one-room house, but now her mother drives an expensive Acura car and wears fur coats.

And she loves to show me off, of course Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
The artist's mother is proud of her daughter's success and loves to brag about her whenever she appears in The Source magazine.

We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us Birthdays was the worst days Now we sip champagne when we thirst-ay
The artist and her family used to have a lot of problems living in poor conditions - no heat, missing out on holidays like Christmas, and bad birthdays - but now they can afford to drink expensive champagne whenever they want.

Damn right I like the life I live 'Cause I went from negative to positive
The artist is proud of the life she now leads, since she has turned her life around from negative (poor, involved in crime) to positive (successful, famous).

and if you don't know, now you know
This phrase is used several times throughout the song to emphasize that the artist wants her listeners to understand the message she is conveying.