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".

We're On Fire
Foxy Brown Lyrics

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[Foxy Brown]
No. 1 Baby
Blackhand, Movado
Gangsta
I gotta do this with my stylin' voice
Ayo

[Verse 1: Foxy Brown]

See its the Louboutin' leather pump Don Diva
Get my Kevin Chiles on call me Don Diva
I'm In the Zac Posen, strapless with the back open
Back locin' tossing petals off of Black Roses
This is mo' gutta, this is more crack
And I ain't change, I been the same bitch before rap
The only thing that changed is my ass got more fat
But my titties been crazy baby
You ain't gotta ask who back, you soft bitch move back
Had BK on my back, even Shawn couldn't do that
I cruise all slow in the S-Class down Classen
Pullin' up in traffic on Nostrand and Patchin'
I took six years off, I let em have rap and
Y'all bitches played with it, I came to snatch it back then
Put it back on the project bench
And made every gangsta nigga want a dark-skinned bitch

[Chorus: Movado]
We're On Fire, we ain't stoppin'
Cause I really really wanna know what's happenin'
We're On Fire, we ain't stoppin'
Since a chick want a nigga and a clubbin'
We're On Fire, we ain't stoppin'
Cause I really really wanna know what's happenin'
Makin' paper, money stashin'
Since I really really wanna know what's happenin'

[Verse 2: Foxy Brown]
So wanna bloodclaut this man, bad gal bout here
Drips out the pussy them na friend gal bout here
Bitch now the body sting round here
Big star body, kill off every dirty gal roll near
Bitch bust a shot and fiya! two shots fiya! fiya!, put the pussy pon fiya!
Yes Iya, dress fliya, hoppin' out the Bentley coupe on Flat bush and Empire
Y'all rap bitches, I will ruin 'em
My reps for the boostin' bitches with them bags full of aluminum
One love to Tu and them
Clyde, Shyne, and Shoe and them
Chaz, Prince, and Grafh the whole fuckin' crew and them
Can't forget Scruce and them
Shabar and Dew and them
Kev, Wedge, Draft, and BIG I ate food with them
Y'all know Fox run the block bitches
It's the Fox bitches, for the bloodclaut bitches (murdah)

[Chorus: Movado]

[Verse 3: Movado]
We're makin' cheese, Slowly with ease
With small fuck these easily from the G'z
The goons from the land of kings
Her breasts me squeeze
All night, she make me pleased
You want promote the gangsta life and hustle
Now my girls approach you and know boy can't bust with
And now it's all fine and they all come sit
We're not goin' nowhere, don't fuck with this

[Foxy Brown]
(Yes) Fox I'm back baby, and I'm still with the Hand still
Still in the hood, nigga still on the block still
Still in the Benz baby, still in the drop still
I'm still in the chinchillas, still move wit them killas (woah)
Besides that I got my hearing back
The same attitude like what the fuck you staring at
Homie, my case is beat, I'm still spitting heat
Who ya know rep it harder than me, Brooklyn

[Chorus: Movado]

Overall Meaning

In her song "We're On Fire," rapper Foxy Brown boasts about her fashion sense, her gangsta status, and her prominence in the rap world. In the first verse, Foxy Brown raps about her designer clothes, her curvy body, and her reputation as a "Don Diva." She claims that despite her six-year break from the industry, she remains the same hardcore rapper she's always been. Moreover, she brings up her connections to the Brooklyn community, suggesting that she has their support and loyalty. In the second verse, Foxy Brown adopts a Jamaican patois and raps about her ability to intimidate her rivals, all while wearing expensive clothing and driving a luxury car. In the third verse, Movado joins in with a verse about making money, pleasing women, and asserting dominance in the gangsta life.

The lyrics of "We're On Fire" present a study in contrasts, blending images of luxury with those of violence and danger. The song presents Foxy Brown as a powerful and stylish woman who commands respect and inspires fear. However, despite her defiant tone, her lyrics reveal a sense of vulnerability and insecurity, as she feels the need to prove herself to others. Overall, the song highlights Foxy Brown's unique persona and artistic voice, while also showcasing her ability to collaborate and create with others in the genre.

Line by Line Meaning

See its the Louboutin' leather pump Don Diva
I'm stylish and confident, wearing expensive high heels that make me feel like a female boss

This is mo' gutta, this is more crack
This is raw and gritty, reflecting the harsh realities of street life

The only thing that changed is my ass got more fat
I haven't changed who I am as a person, but my physical appearance has evolved over time

You ain't gotta ask who back, you soft bitch move back
I'm back and better than ever, and I won't tolerate anyone trying to come at me with weakness

Had BK on my back, even Shawn couldn't do that
I'm representing Brooklyn, and even a famous rapper like Jay-Z couldn't handle the pressure of this life

Y'all bitches played with it, I came to snatch it back then
Other female rappers may have had their turn in the spotlight, but I'm taking back control and proving myself once again

Put it back on the project bench
I'm bringing the music back to the streets and the people who live there

Bitch bust a shot and fiya! two shots fiya! fiya!, put the pussy pon fiya!
I'm not afraid to speak my mind or assert my power, and my enemies better watch out

Can't forget Scruce and them, Shabar and Dew and them, Kev, Wedge, Draft, and BIG I ate food with them
I'm showing love and respect to my crew, the people who have been with me through thick and thin

We're makin' cheese, Slowly with ease
We're making money, but we're doing it smart and cautious

The goons from the land of kings
We come from a powerful and respected place

All night, she make me pleased
My girl satisfies me both physically and emotionally

Homie, my case is beat, I'm still spitting heat
Despite legal troubles or setbacks, I'm still killing it with my music

Who ya know rep it harder than me, Brooklyn
I'm the best there is at representing my hometown and its culture

Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC., ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Missing Link Music
Written by: ROBERT PERRY, ARNOLD MISCHKULNIG, INGA MARCHAND, P BERNARD, D BROOKS

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