On Fire
Fabolous Feat. Joe Budden Lyrics
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Whether it's from all of us
You best believe Busta rhymes more flavor than all the rest
From all the mess, hardcoreness from all the stress
Gotsta get this flawless flow from off my chest
Whose impossible folding impossible flow
Ain't a thing in the world that ain't culpable so so
I make you anticipate great
To the utmost I pack toast, keep the gat closed
Run niggas to the island I pack most
After the gun burst quench my blood thirst
We will be leavin' you much worse so one hearse
Yo, now we embellish fuck the jealous
And they mark on niggas now what you gon' tell us
Skydiver, short circuit just like a live wire
And give it the niggas because we got the fire!
All my people in the place
Just put your hands up in the air
And while we blow the spot and keep it hot
You got that fire!
Jump, shake, bounce when we come to you turn you out
It's Flipmode Squad that keeps on right your rightest place
We got that fire!
Hey yo
Rock until I'm gone
Till the party's over and he start turnin' the lights on
Type of shit, right inside your whole crew be on
Be the bullshit, so keep movin' on
No I ain't havin' it
Why you grabbin' it, my flow is immaculate
Passionate when it comes to the fire that you have to get
Then I tackle it and kill like we Jackal and Jaffolit
Rob niggas and give it to the church so they can raffle it
Now you can distinguish how
Afro-English flowin' broke in English
Witness how we stay hot and how we keep us goslin'
Women flawsin' blow the spot often
(WHAT) niggas say (what) you need to calculate
Re-evaluate the shit off so we retaliate
Marinate, when I give the hustle and carry weight
And bust up niggas like you would have the Bleat Estate
It's the niggas like y'all I hits for only when it counts
Black on the set and make motherfuckers bounce
Connected the raw types of shit
To make your bitch bug and make niggas pull out cake
Hey I think it's whack yo, I stack dough, and pack a rap show
And then let all of my niggas in the back door
And let the spot short circuit just like a live wire
And give it the niggas because we got the fire!
All my people in the place
Just put your hands up in the air
And while we blow the spot and keep it hot
You got that fire!
Jump, shake, bounce when we come to you turn you out
It's Flipmode Squad that keeps on right your rightest place
We got that fire!
Fire!
In Fabolous's song "Fire," he raps about the intensity and passion he feels when he performs, as well as the prowess of his crew, the Flipmode Squad. He starts off with a reference to Busta Rhymes, who is a member of the Flipmode Squad and an acclaimed rapper known for his intense flow and unique style. Fabolous asserts that Busta Rhymes has more flavor than any other rapper out there, and that the rest of the squad also brings their hardcore energy to their performances. Fabolous emphasizes that he has to get his own "flawless flow" off his chest, meaning that he has to release this intensity and passion to the audience, who he believes will appreciate it.
He then raps about his own unique style, saying that his flow is impossible to replicate and that he is capable of anything when it comes to rapping. He also talks about how he attracts a certain type of listener - "real live niggas" who appreciate his type of shape and anticipate great things from him. He then talks about his readiness to use violence if necessary, saying that he carries a gun and can leave his victims in a "much worse" state. He dismisses any jealousy that other rappers might feel towards him and his crew, saying that they are just "embellishing" and that they have nothing on him. Finally, he talks about his ability to turn up any party with his performance, saying that he can make the crowd bounce and shake until the lights come on.
Overall, "Fire" is a song about the passion and intensity that rappers bring to their performances, as well as the power of a good crew to keep the energy up. Fabolous emphasizes his own unique style and the skill of his crew, while also showcasing his readiness to use violence if necessary. The song has a fast-paced and intense beat, which matches the lyrical content well.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether it's from all of us
Regardless of the source, what comes next should be taken seriously
You best believe Busta rhymes more flavor than all the rest
Busta Rhymes is the best in terms of adding flavor to music
From all the mess, hardcoreness from all the stress
Despite all the problems and pressure, the music remains hardcore
Gotsta get this flawless flow from off my chest
I need to deliver this perfect flow and express myself
Whose impossible folding impossible flow
My flow is so complex, it seems impossible to replicate
Ain't a thing in the world that ain't culpable so so
Everything is liable to criticism, including this music
I make you anticipate great
I will make you expect greatness from me
Type shape real live niggas appreciate
This is the kind of music that real people appreciate
To the utmost I pack toast, keep the gat closed
I am prepared to defend myself, but will not provoke trouble
Run niggas to the island I pack most
If necessary, I will run to a safe location with my weapons
After the gun burst quench my blood thirst
I will engage in violence if necessary, but only for self-defense
We will be leavin' you much worse so one hearse
Those who try to harm us will end up worse off and may need a hearse to take them away
Yo, now we embellish fuck the jealous
We will flaunt our success and ignore those who envy us
And they mark on niggas now what you gon' tell us
We are aware that some people are trying to undermine us, but we are not afraid
Skydiver, short circuit just like a live wire
Our energy is explosive and electrifying
And give it the niggas because we got the fire!
We are delivering this music with passion and energy, and it is contagious
All my people in the place
This music is for everyone in this venue
Just put your hands up in the air
Show your appreciation by raising your hands
And while we blow the spot and keep it hot
We will continue to deliver great music and make the crowd go wild
You got that fire!
The energy in this place is intense
Jump, shake, bounce when we come to you turn you out
Get ready to dance and move to the beat
It's Flipmode Squad that keeps on right your rightest place
Our group is responsible for keeping the party going in the best way
Rock until I'm gone
I will perform until the very end of this show
Till the party's over and he start turnin' the lights on
Even when the venue is trying to close, I will keep the party going
Type of shit, right inside your whole crew be on
This is the kind of music that everyone in the crowd is vibing to
No I ain't havin' it
I will not tolerate any negativity
Why you grabbin' it, my flow is immaculate
Don't try to copy me, my flow is perfect
Passionate when it comes to the fire that you have to get
I am driven by an intense passion for this music
Then I tackle it and kill like we Jackal and Jaffolit
I will attack and conquer my goals like a predator
Rob niggas and give it to the church so they can raffle it
I will make money and contribute to charity by donating some of it to the church
Now you can distinguish how
I will show you why I am the best
Afro-English flowin' broke in English
My rap style is a fusion of African and English influences
Witness how we stay hot and how we keep us goslin'
See for yourself how we maintain our energy and enthusiasm
Women flawsin' blow the spot often
The ladies love our music and the party is always wild when they're around
(WHAT) niggas say (what) you need to calculate
Shut out any negativity and focus on the task at hand
Re-evaluate the shit off so we retaliate
If necessary, we will defend ourselves against our enemies
Marinate, when I give the hustle and carry weight
I am patient and strategic in my approach to success
And bust up niggas like you would have the Bleat Estate
I will defeat anyone who challenges me
It's the niggas like y'all I hits for only when it counts
I only focus on my true enemies and competitors
Black on the set and make motherfuckers bounce
I will dominate this music scene and make people dance and vibe to my music
Connected the raw types of shit
I have a talent for making raw, authentic music
To make your bitch bug and make niggas pull out cake
My music is so good that it will make your girl go crazy and make people spend money to see me perform
Hey I think it's whack yo, I stack dough, and pack a rap show
I don't care what anyone thinks, I will continue to make money and put on great shows
And then let all of my niggas in the back door
I will make sure my crew is always taken care of
Fire!
This music is hot and energetic
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADEBENGA ADEJUMO, NIOMI DALEY, OLIVER JONES, ARTHUR SMITH
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