Congratulations
Fat Joe feat. Rico Love Lyrics


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[Intro: Fat Joe]
Ho! Yeah
Coca
I can make you famous, ow!
We live from Zip's in Harlem tonight
Two in the mornin (c'mon) Krillz!
Yeah, yo, yo
[Fat Joe]
He thinks he's A, she thinks she's VA
Singin in the mirror they think it's ea-sy
Blue Lamborghini cause you heard Jeezy
Yeah your +Block Is Hot+ but you're not Weezy
First class flights, star for a night
Be like Russell, have a model for a wife
See Lorraine Schwartz, go and cop some ice
Hey! Even if you're dumb, you'll still be bright
Yeah, the red carpet, flashin lights
Joan Rivers, shake face lookin extra tight
Urbane leisure, lookin next and right
And let me guess, man you probably havin sex tonight
And you probably gon' give a rapper head tonight
And when your dress come off he see the cellulite
Then off you go, let the trumpets blow
Spotlight is off ya it's the end of the show (y'know)

[Chorus - sung]
Everybody wants to be famous
But the famous wants more to be left alone
Cause no one really wants to go through these changes
Paparazzi snappin pictures at your home
Congratulations (woo) baby you're a star
(You hear that baby? You're a star, hahaha)
Congratulations - the world knows who you are
(The world knows you, at least for today)

[T.A.]
Yo, yo

I wanna be like Diddy, I wanna run my city
A Billboard in Times Square, see that's me, yeah
Best rap album what I'm shootin for every year

Pick a place player my name is heavy there
It's groupies everywhere and they all want me
Even the young ones so I need ID
Still ride hat low two-deep in a two-seat
When I flow through don't ever try to confuse me
I ain't tryin to be rude so excuse me
Watch me two step in my brand new Louis'
Bounce, bounce bounce on the track
Every girl wanna know when T.A. comin back
I'm famous, I made it, successful
Now I'm less stressful, only eat the best food
If you work hard enough your dreams'll come true
A star could be me or a star could be you

[Chorus]

[Rico Love]
Yeah
Yo, too easy y'all, hahaha
Yo, hahaha

As we said I ain't a boss to not be lyin
Now why you bitches labels got me drivin{?}
Nigga I'm in orbit, ball a whole bunch
You call that mortgage, I call that lunch
And I'm so gorgeous, your wife might hunch
And I ain't even gotta spike her punch
Won't lose the end even if I lose a friend
Pen the big hits, I don't even use a pen
Hehe, I'm like Luther and them
I cheese hard, now they wanna shoot through my grin
... but I got bulletproof cheeks
Bust off on her like she got bulletproof sheets
Ask B, rope for us
Peep the fee, boats are plush
And maybe I spoke too much
But if you want to win you gotta go through us





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Congratulations" by Fat Joe featuring Rico Love is a critique of the fame-seeking culture in society. The song's lyrics revolve around how people hope to attain fame by any means necessary, but they do not realize the negative backlash and consequences that come with it. Fat Joe and Rico Love explain how people want to be like the rich and famous and indulge in the glamour and glitter of fame, such as first-class flights, blue Lamborghinis, and jewelry like Lorraine Schwartz. Everyone wants to be famous, but no one wants to face the paparazzi, ending up with cellulite, or being followed by the spotlight forever.


Furthermore, the song highlights that even though everyone wants to be famous, the famous just want to be left alone. The chorus sung by Rico Love expresses that the world knows who someone is, but nobody wants to go through the changes that come with fame. The song is a warning to people who aspire to be famous and emphasizes the importance of inner happiness and contentment. Even though fame may appear attractive, it comes with significant challenges and dangers that most people do not anticipate.


In conclusion, Fat Joe and Rico Love's "Congratulations" is a satirical take on the fame-seeking culture in society. Through their lyrics, they expose the problems of aspiring for fame and fortune while highlighting the desire to be left alone in a world of paparazzi and intruders.


Line by Line Meaning

He thinks he's A, she thinks she's VA
There are people who have a high opinion of themselves and think they are at the top of the game.


Singin in the mirror they think it's ea-sy
People who sing in front of the mirror feel that singing is effortless.


Blue Lamborghini cause you heard Jeezy
Owning a blue Lamborghini is considered cool as it is associated with Jeezy.


Yeah your +Block Is Hot+ but you're not Weezy
You may have some success, but you are not as successful as Weezy.


First class flights, star for a night
Taking first class flights makes you feel like a star for the night.


Be like Russell, have a model for a wife
Following the footsteps of Russell (Simmons) and marrying a model is a desirable thing.


See Lorraine Schwartz, go and cop some ice
It is cool to go and buy some quality jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz.


Hey! Even if you're dumb, you'll still be bright
Even if you are not intelligent, you can still be successful as long as you work hard.


Yeah, the red carpet, flashin lights
Walking the red carpet with lights flashing all around you is an exciting experience.


Joan Rivers, shake face lookin extra tight
Joan Rivers, a famous comedian, is known for her facelifts that make her look younger than her age.


Urbane leisure, lookin next and right
You can appear more stylish and sophisticated by dressing in a way that is appropriate for urban leisure activities.


And let me guess, man you probably havin sex tonight
It is easy to assume that those who are famous may be having sex on any given night.


And you probably gon' give a rapper head tonight
It is common to assume that some women may be willing to perform sexual favors for male rappers.


And when your dress come off he see the cellulite
When a woman takes her dress off, her cellulite may be visible to others.


Then off you go, let the trumpets blow
After all the excitement, the moment will eventually end, and you will return to your normal life.


Spotlight is off ya it's the end of the show (y'know)
When the spotlight is no longer on you, the show comes to an end.


Everybody wants to be famous
Being famous is something many people desire.


But the famous wants more to be left alone
However, those who are already famous may want more privacy and to be left alone.


Cause no one really wants to go through these changes
Becoming famous involves going through various changes that people may not want to experience.


Paparazzi snappin pictures at your home
Paparazzi may invade your privacy and take pictures of you at home.


Congratulations (woo) baby you're a star
Congratulations, you have become a star.


(You hear that baby? You're a star, hahaha)
The idea of being a star is celebrated and acknowledged with joy and laughter.


Congratulations - the world knows who you are
The world now knows who you are and what you do.


(The world knows you, at least for today)
However, fame is fickle, and people's attention may be short-lived.


I wanna be like Diddy, I wanna run my city
I want to be like Diddy and have control over my city.


A Billboard in Times Square, see that's me, yeah
Having a billboard in Times Square is a sign of success.


Best rap album what I'm shootin for every year
My goal is to have the best rap album every year.


Pick a place player my name is heavy there
I have a good reputation, and my name carries weight in certain places.


It's groupies everywhere and they all want me
There are groupies all around, and they all want to be with me.


Even the young ones so I need ID
Some groupies may be underage, so I need to check their ID before doing anything.


Still ride hat low two-deep in a two-seat
Despite being famous, I like to keep a low profile and ride alone in a two-seater car.


When I flow through don't ever try to confuse me
I am confident in my abilities, and you should not try to question me.


I ain't tryin to be rude so excuse me
I do not mean to be rude, so excuse me if I come off that way.


Watch me two step in my brand new Louis'
I am going to show off my new Louis Vuitton shoes by doing the two-step dance.


Bounce, bounce bounce on the track
I am going to rap on this track with a lot of energy.


Every girl wanna know when T.A. comin back
Everyone is waiting for T.A.'s return.


I'm famous, I made it, successful
I have become famous and made it to the top.


Now I'm less stressful, only eat the best food
I am now less stressed and can afford to eat the best food.


If you work hard enough your dreams'll come true
If you work hard enough, your dreams will come true.


A star could be me or a star could be you
Anyone has the potential to become a star.


As we said I ain't a boss to not be lyin
I have said that I am a boss, and I am not lying about it.


Now why you bitches labels got me drivin{?}
I am questioning why record labels are making me drive when I feel like I should have a more luxurious mode of transportation.


Nigga I'm in orbit, ball a whole bunch
I am doing very well and have a lot of money to spend.


You call that mortgage, I call that lunch
What some people consider to be a large expense is nothing more than a regular meal for me.


And I'm so gorgeous, your wife might hunch
I am very attractive, and your wife may find me irresistible.


And I ain't even gotta spike her punch
I do not need to put anything in her drink to get her attention.


Won't lose the end even if I lose a friend
Even if I lose a friend, I will not let that affect my ultimate success.


Pen the big hits, I don't even use a pen
I am talented enough to write big hits without even needing a pen to do so.


Hehe, I'm like Luther and them
I am referring to famous musician Luther Vandross and other successful artists.


I cheese hard, now they wanna shoot through my grin
I am smiling so hard that it is making people want to take pictures of me.


... but I got bulletproof cheeks
Metaphorically speaking, I am able to withstand any criticism or negative feedback.


Bust off on her like she got bulletproof sheets
I am so attractive that women cannot resist me, and it feels like they have an extra layer of protection around them.


Ask B, rope for us
Beyoncé, who is often called 'B', will vouch for us and provide the support we need.


Peep the fee, boats are plush
Check the price, and you will see that our boats are luxurious and expensive.


And maybe I spoke too much
Perhaps I have talked too much about my success and fame.


But if you want to win you gotta go through us
If you want to be successful, you have to go through us and compete against us.




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