Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978), better known by her st… Read Full Bio ↴Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978), better known by her stage name Foxy Brown, is an American rapper. She is known for her solo work as well as numerous collaborations and a brief stint as part of hip-hop supergroup The Firm. Brown has faced many obstacles during her rise to fame, including feuds with other rappers, personal tragedy and run-ins with the law, thus being labeled as one of the more controversial female rappers. She has released four solo albums: 1996's Ill Na Na, 1999's Chyna Doll, 2001's Broken Silence, 2003's Ill Na Na 2: The Fever and 2008's Brooklyn's Don Diva. After a bitter split with her record label Def Jam in 2003, Brown ended up in label limbo. In 2004, childhood friend and collaborator Jay-Z resigned Brown to Def Jam and his Rocafella Records label, when he became the President of Def Jam Records. Foxy later split with Def Jam once again to go independent with Black Hand Management.

In 1999, Foxy Brown made history as the first female rapper to have a number 1 album with Chyna Doll selling over 173,000 copies in the first week.

In 2005, while in the midst of recording her studio album Black Roses, Brown faced another hardship when she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. The hearing impairment took 100% of Brown's hearing, but 20% was restored after an operation to repair it. After her fifth surgery Foxy regained 99.9% of her hearing.

Following a relatively quiet career period which coincided with an eight month jail sentence in 2008, Foxy continued to record the long in-progress Black Roses with a projected release date of late 2010. Ultimately, Black Roses was never released.

In 2018, after years of hiatus, Brown was a featured artist on Nicki Minaj's fourth studio album Queen on the track "Coco Chanel".

Can You Feel Me Baby
Foxy Brown Lyrics

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My peoples is watching you watching me
Lots of envy and hate is what it gots to be
I heard you tried to destroy my whole monopoly
But if I take it to ya face ya 'gon cop a plea
I know it but it's cool I know to watch you close
And if it comes to extremes I always got my toast
But you don't know that I know that you an evil nigga
'cause I'm laughin' and frontin' like I believe you nigga

You be thinkin' you fresh in your Moschino wear
And if it wasn't for me, you wouldn't be nowhere
Huh, even ya crew knows you just too soft
I'm just waitin' for the right time to cut you off, for real
So keep thinkin' 'forever', you'll be down
But if you know this 'bout you, you got to kill me now
I'm sayin' 50 procent of my niggaz think it's them
And if you think it ain't you, you betta think again

[Chorus]
Pretty Boy
Niggaz I role with
Niggaz I stole with
Niggaz that hold shit
Niggaz that blow chicks, can you feel me baby?
(When you inside me Pretty)
Can I trust you baby?
(I never lie Pretty)
Plus you stay jiggy
(You keep me fly Pretty)
And I'ma treat you like my fifth on my side baby
And I'ma take you on some trips to the sky baby
And no matter what we do (ya know ya mine baby)

If it ain't my dogs, I ain't fuckin' with 'em
Shit, bitches ain't my crew, I ain't fuckin' with 'em
Think I trust ya'll? Caniving bitches, starvin' bitches
Always got ya eyes on my wrist-ass bitches
Think 'cause a bitch trapped, I won't layout bitches
Down with the 4 pound, and spray out bitches
Everything ain't rap, ya'll some snake-ass bitches
I ain't playin' with all ya'll hoes, O.K. ya'll bitches
Sling back to the hood, got the game back
Niggaz front the bodede, they keep yellin': "Fox get ya name back,
baby"
Brooklyn nigga, bet I stash you, young chick
Ballers and tailors and knee patches
'Memba that? Quart of juices, 3 quarter bomb magoosters
Two finger rings, with ya 2 tone jeans, frontin' like it's nuthin'
When everybody was born, now ya'll hoes fallin'
And want to knock 'me for mines

[Chorus]

Uh, now I wonda: "Am I at my peak?"
Is it just a dream or are they really after me?
Is it real? You never know what lies ahead of you
I'm kinda young, but my heart beats irregular
What do I do? Do I sit here and die slow?
They tried to kill me, mixin' angeldust and hydro
My eyes closed, what I'm sayin' must be sinkin' in
And if it didn't nigga, take ya time and think again
Uh...

[Chorus: x3]

Overall Meaning

In Foxy Brown's song "Can You Feel Me Baby," she is addressing someone who is envious and hateful towards her. She is aware that this person is trying to destroy her monopoly, but she is not afraid of them. Foxy is watching this person closely, and if they go to extremes, she is prepared to defend herself. She even suggests that this person is evil but continues to laugh and pretend to believe them. Foxy believes that this person is only successful because of her and that they would be nowhere without her. She is waiting for the right time to cut them off.

In the chorus of the song, Foxy is telling the person she trusts that they are her fifth on her side, and she will treat them like her own. She will take them on trips and be with them no matter what. She's saying that she only trusts her "dogs," the people she's been with for a long time. She's warning her listeners that not everyone is to be trusted, especially the "bitches" who are always watching her and trying to trap her. Foxy will not hang out with them unless they are part of her crew.

Overall, the lyrics are about trust and staying alert. Foxy knows that there are people who are trying to take her down and that she needs to stay vigilant to protect herself and those she trusts.

Line by Line Meaning

My peoples is watching you watching me
I have people keeping an eye on you while you observe me

Lots of envy and hate is what it gots to be
There is a significant amount of jealousy and malice present

I heard you tried to destroy my whole monopoly
I caught wind that you attempted to ruin my complete control in this field

But if I take it to ya face ya 'gon cop a plea
You will plead guilty if I confront you directly and forcefully

I know it but it's cool I know to watch you close
I am aware, but it's alright because I am keeping a close eye on you

And if it comes to extremes I always got my toast
If necessary, I am fully armed and able to defend myself

But you don't know that I know that you an evil nigga
You don't realize that I know you are a wicked person

'cause I'm laughin' and frontin' like I believe you nigga
I am pretending to believe your lies while laughing and covering up my true feelings

You be thinkin' you fresh in your Moschino wear
You believe you look stylish in your Moschino clothing

And if it wasn't for me, you wouldn't be nowhere
Without my influence, you would not have achieved your level of success

Even ya crew knows you just too soft
Your own group of people recognizes that you are too weak

I'm just waitin' for the right time to cut you off, for real
I am patiently waiting for the perfect moment to completely eliminate you

So keep thinkin' 'forever', you'll be down
Don't get too confident, your downfall is inevitable

But if you know this 'bout you, you got to kill me now
If you are aware of the truth about yourself, then you must eliminate me immediately

I'm sayin' 50 procent of my niggaz think it's them
Half of the people I associate with believe that the song is about them

And if you think it ain't you, you betta think again
If you are assuming that it is not about you, you should seriously reconsider

Pretty Boy
A term of endearment for someone special

Niggaz I role with
The people I associate with

Niggaz I stole with
Those who I have committed crimes with

Niggaz that hold shit
Individuals who possess valuable items and substances

Niggaz that blow chicks, can you feel me baby?
Those who engage in sexual activity, do you understand me?

(When you inside me Pretty)
When we are intimately involved

Can I trust you baby?
Can I depend on you? Can you be trusted?

(I never lie Pretty)
I never deceive you

Plus you stay jiggy
You always look fashionable

(You keep me fly Pretty)
You help me look good

And I'ma treat you like my fifth on my side baby
I will treat you like a trusted and valuable companion

And I'ma take you on some trips to the sky baby
I will take you on adventurous and exciting experiences

And no matter what we do (ya know ya mine baby)
No matter what happens, you are mine

If it ain't my dogs, I ain't fuckin' with 'em
If they are not my close friends, I will not associate with them

Shit, bitches ain't my crew, I ain't fuckin' with 'em
I don't consider women as part of my circle and will not associate with them

Think I trust ya'll? Caniving bitches, starvin' bitches
Do you really think I trust any of you? You are all deceitful and desperate

Always got ya eyes on my wrist-ass bitches
You are always watching my every move, you pathetic people

Think 'cause a bitch trapped, I won't layout bitches
Think just because I am briefly trapped, I won't come back and seek revenge

Down with the 4 pound, and spray out bitches
I will bring my gun and shoot anyone who crosses me

Everything ain't rap, ya'll some snake-ass bitches
Not everything is a game, all of you are deceitful and malicious

I ain't playin' with all ya'll hoes, O.K. ya'll bitches
I am not joking around with any of you, got it?

Sling back to the hood, got the game back
Go back to where you came from, I am in control now

Niggaz front the bodede, they keep yellin': "Fox get ya name back, baby"
People are rooting for me to reclaim my status and success

Brooklyn nigga, bet I stash you, young chick
I have connections in Brooklyn and can protect you, young woman

Ballers and tailors and knee patches
People who have money and dress well

'Memba that? Quart of juices, 3 quarter bomb magoosters
Remember that? We used to drink quart sized bottles of juice and wear 3/4 length puffy jackets

Two finger rings, with ya 2 tone jeans, frontin' like it's nuthin'
You wear two finger rings and two-tone jeans like it's no big deal

When everybody was born, now ya'll hoes fallin'
When everything was fine and dandy, now you all are having troubles and failing

And want to knock 'me for mines
You want to criticize me for my success and accomplishments

Uh, now I wonda: "Am I at my peak?"
I wonder if I have reached the pinnacle of my success

Is it just a dream or are they really after me?
Is this all a figment of my imagination or am I really being targeted?

Is it real? You never know what lies ahead of you
Is this situation actual? You never know what the future holds

I'm kinda young, but my heart beats irregular
I may be young, but my heart is erratic and unsteady

What do I do? Do I sit here and die slow?
What can I do? Should I wait here and slowly die?

They tried to kill me, mixin' angeldust and hydro
Someone attempted to murder me by adding angel dust and hydro (a type of marijuana) to my drug supply

My eyes closed, what I'm sayin' must be sinkin' in
My eyes are closed, making my words and situation more impactful

And if it didn't nigga, take ya time and think again
And if you haven't understood yet, take another moment to contemplate

Chorus: Pretty Boy, Niggaz I role with, Niggaz I stole with, Niggaz that hold shit, Niggaz that blow chicks, can you feel me baby?
The chorus repeats the loyalty and connection she shares with specific people in her life

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARCHAND, PARKER

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