Murda
Fabolous Feat. Paul Cain Lyrics


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Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook!
Brook! where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn at where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn where
Brooklyn at? Brooklyn at? where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn
Where Brooklyn Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn!
Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook! brook!

I'm right there big ya boy sittin' on top like a hair wig bed-stuy fly
Bushwick sick east new york walk the Brownsville grill ill you see I gota fort green lean
Clinton hill the chill red-hook look man ain't no shook hands in Brooklyn
Son yo life could get took man threw off bridges 1 hard top two hard bitches
Ride through the borough with two four fizez phantom open up like two door fridges
(whoa!) I'm makin' change to new york digits from 718 to 187 da 212 to 211 yaboys back
With a new one son
(huh?)

Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook!
Brook! where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn at (ny,ny) where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn (ny,ny)
Where brookyln at? Brooklyn at (ny,ny) where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn
Where (uh.huh) Brooklyn Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn!
Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook! brook!

I see you Brooklyn what it look like?
I'm right here fab wavin' the flag I'm from nostrand ave
I came to take da game in my daddy kane chain niggas gave it up smooth
They ain't wanna hearthe bang, bang I'm back on my bully shit that flat bush
Bushwick black hoodie shit half a billi in the bank row bank stop any body
Bank stop anybody what you bank hoe? big be's on the wheels spread love
The Brooklyn way "be" how's it feel?
I'm on my robin thicke shit if shit eva gets thicke I'm back to robin niggas quick
Trick click? anie up all you niggas is brittney pull ya panties up whole borough is wit
Me hol ya cannons up buck 1 4 buck town Brooklyn what the fuck

Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook!
Brook! where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn at? where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn
(east new york) brookyln at? Brooklyn at (Brooklyn) Brooklyn at? Brooklyn
(king of all boroughs we so thorow) where Brooklyn Brooklyn! Brooklyn!
Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook! brook!

I'm right here hov uncle murda feelin' goodi hookd up wit jigga
Got my grandma out da hood roc is bac now look at niggas ow dey can't say
J ain't sign a Brooklyn nigga where Brooklyn at? where Brooklyn at?
Shootin' somebody up or gettin off dem packs or goin' to the club
Lookin' for somethin' to yap or runnin' to ya crib like where the safe at?
East new york I'll shoot ya they'll gat ya homie brownsville rob ya
They'll clap ya homie bed-stuy I'll get you killed for 100 grams.
Get a coney island nigga to pull the trigga man ask flex he use to run da tudel
Brookyln had dudes scared to rep their borrow uncle murda I'm a rep 2 da fullest
Like saionin da club I throw bullets! bullets!

Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook!
Brook! where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn atwhere Brooklyn at? Brooklyn where
Brookyln at? Brooklyn atwhere Brooklyn at ? Brooklyn
Where Brooklyn Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn!
Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook! brook!

Aight son its a like it or not thing, naw mean? this 1's for Brooklyn
I'm in ma bed-stuy fly you kno? bushwick sick I walk dat east new york walk
Brownsville grill got ma fort greene lean ha ha Clinton hill shill red hook look
That flatbush push naw mean? cypress hill feel crown heights tight wit it




The williamsburgswerve coney island stylin' on em canarsie flawsy
Park slope dope you kno'? ya digg? dis fa Brooklyn its young Brooklyn

Overall Meaning

The song "Murder" by Fabolous featuring Paul Cain is an ode to Brooklyn, where the two rappers are from. The song starts with a repeated chant of "Brooklyn" before the verses begin. Each verse describes the different neighborhoods in Brooklyn and the tough lifestyles that come with living in them. Fabolous raps about sitting on top like a hair wig, walking the Brownsville grille, having a Fort Greene lean, and more. He also boasts about making changes to New York's digits and coming back with a new song. Paul Cain jumps in with his verse, which mentions Nostrand Ave, where he's from, and taking over the game with his Daddy Kane chain. Cain also raps about Brooklynites shooting someone up, getting off packs, going to the club, looking for something to yap, or running to their cribs.


Overall, the song pays homage to Brooklyn, highlighting the different neighborhoods and their unique flavors.


Line by Line Meaning

Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook!
Chanting and representing the six districts of Brooklyn - Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, East New York, Brownsville, Fort Green, and Clinton Hill.


Brook! where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn at where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn at? where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn
Asking and inquiring about Brooklyn's whereabouts and presence in the rap game.


Where Brooklyn Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook! brook!
Repeating the question and calling out to Brooklyn once again.


I'm right there big ya boy sittin' on top like a hair wig bed-stuy fly
Being in the top and best position, just like a wig sits above someone's head; being fly and cool like Bed-Stuy style.


Bushwick sick east new york walk the Brownsville grill ill you see I gota fort green lean
Being cool, fresh and unique like Bushwick, having the walk and swag just like the people of East New York, and grilling people with the flow like the Brownsville district. Having a unique leaning style like those from Fort Green.


Clinton hill the chill red-hook look man ain't no shook hands in Brooklyn
Being laid-back and cool just like those of Clinton Hill and Red Hook. Not shaking hands in Brooklyn means that people here are not soft, and they are always determined to protect their own.


Son yo life could get took man threw off bridges 1 hard top two hard bitches
Life can be dangerous in Brooklyn, and one could lose their life by getting thrown off bridges. However, one could also enjoy one's life with a nice car and beautiful women.


Ride through the borough with two four fizez phantom open up like two door fridges
Cruising through Brooklyn in a car with 24-inch wheels, like a luxurious Phantom car, opening up for fridge doors.


(whoa!) I'm makin' change to new york digits from 718 to 187 da 212 to 211 yaboys back
Making huge changes and scoring big in the main New York area codes - 718 and 212, and extending the success of Brooklyn through other area codes like 187 and 211.


With a new one son (huh?)
Releasing a brand new song and hyping it up.


I see you Brooklyn what it look like?
Seeing Brooklyn's presence and its contribution to the rap scene.


I'm right here fab wavin' the flag I'm from nostrand ave
Being present and representing Brooklyn, specifically from the Nostrand Ave area.


I came to take da game in my daddy kane chain niggas gave it up smooth
Coming to dominate the rap game and ensuring that it's smooth just like how Big Daddy Kane did it.


They ain't wanna hearthe bang, bang I'm back on my bully shit that flat bush
People didn't want to hear Fabolous' aggressive rap style, but he is now back in force with that Flatbush signature style.


Bushwick black hoodie shit half a billi in the bank row bank stop any body
Representing Bushwick and its signature style of wearing black hoodies. Raking in loads of money and using that to instill fear and stop anybody that stands in the way of success.


Bank stop anybody what you bank hoe? big be's on the wheels spread love
Stopping anybody who interferes with bank transactions, and asking what they have in their bank accounts. Having high-standard cars with big Bs on their wheels and spreading love throughout Brooklyn.


The Brooklyn way "be" how's it feel?
Representing the Brooklyn's unique style, as they say "be", and asking how it feels to experience that Brooklyn vibe.


I'm on my robin thicke shit if shit eva gets thicke I'm back to robin niggas quick
Fitting in the situation like Robin Thicke does with music, and being ready to switch up styles quickly as soon as the situation demands it.


Trick click? anie up all you niggas is brittney pull ya panties up whole borough is wit
Calling out those who are not true to themselves, and demanding they defend themselves. The whole borough of Brooklyn is on Fabolous' side.


Me hol ya cannons up buck 1 4 buck town Brooklyn what the fuck
Asking people to keep their weapons ready, and representing the Brotherhood of Brooklyn.


I'm right here hov uncle murda feelin' goodi hookd up wit jigga
Being present alongside the rap giants Jay-Z, Uncle Murda, and the successful rapper Gouldman.


Got my grandma out da hood roc is bac now look at niggas ow dey can't say
Taking care of his family and bringing them out of Brooklyn's rough environment. Remembering the times when Jay-Z was last in Brooklyn along with current situations.


J ain't sign a Brooklyn nigga where Brooklyn at? where Brooklyn at?
Noticing the lack of Jay-Z signing a Brooklyn resident as a rapper, and asking the question again.


Shootin' somebody up or gettin off dem packs or goin' to the club
Describing the different situations and events that happen in Brooklyn, including acts of violence, drug deals, and going to clubs.


Lookin' for somethin' to yap or runnin' to ya crib like where the safe at?
Gossiping about someone or where they live, or running to someone's home to steal from them.


East new york I'll shoot ya they'll gat ya homie brownsville rob ya
The harsh realities of Brooklyn life, where getting shot in East New York can be typical while being robbed in Brownsville can happen.


They'll clap ya homie bed-stuy I'll get you killed for 100 grams.
Getting killed for small amounts of drugs in Bed-Stuy is possible.


Get a coney island nigga to pull the trigga man ask flex he use to run da tudel
Hiring somebody from Coney Island to do some shooting, but Flex remembers when the Brooklyn kids of 90s would show off their skills by avoiding the tall grass in a place with labyrinthine tunnels.


Brookyln had dudes scared to rep their borrow uncle murda I'm a rep 2 da fullest
People were afraid to represent their area in Brooklyn, but Uncle Murda represents his area with pride.


Like saionin da club I throw bullets! bullets!
Feeling like a fighter jet that fires bullets at opponents when he's in the club not to dance, but to cause harm.


Where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn at where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn at? where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn
Reiterating the question once again to get people to recognize Brooklyn's presence and their contribution to the rap game.


Where brookyln at? Brooklyn at (ny,ny) where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn (ny,ny) Where brookyln at? Brooklyn at (ny,ny) where Brooklyn at? Brooklyn Where (uh.huh) Brooklyn Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! Brooklyn! brook! brook! brook!
Further asking for specific areas of Brooklyn, along with location mentions of The Empire State Building, Times Square, and other famous New York landmarks.


I'm in ma bed-stuy fly you kno? bushwick sick I walk dat east new york walk
Being cool and stylish in Bed-Stuy, and having a fresh look in Bushwick. Walking with swag and confidence like the residents of East New York.


Brownsville grill got ma fort greene lean ha ha Clinton hill shill red hook look
Having swag like the Brownsville residents, and leaning with the style and flavor of Fort Greene. Having a chill and laid-back look in Clinton Hill and representing Red Hook with a unique style.


That flatbush push naw mean? cypress hill feel crown heights tight wit it
Representing the Flatbush district with a sense of swagger, and feeling like Cypress Hill. Being tight and confident in Crown Heights.


The williamsburgswerve coney island stylin' on em canarsie flawsy
Having a unique and swag-filled style in Williamsburg, stylin' and impressing people in Coney Island, and representing Canarsie in a genuine yet flawed way.


Park slope dope you kno'? ya digg? dis fa Brooklyn its young Brooklyn
Being impressed by Park Slope's unique and cool style, and acknowledging that Brooklyn is always young and fresh.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW ROETTGER, TUPAC SHAKUR, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, JOHN JACKSON, SHAWN 'JAY Z' CARTER, LEONARD GRANT

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Comments from YouTube:

Rob Nelson

Idk how I never heard this one fucking heat ! Fab still the best and it's 2021

Onceand4all

He tore Mason Betha up!

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