Full Clip
Gang Starr Lyrics


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Big L, rest in peace
Do you wanna mess with this?
One of the best yet
We've got it
You can feel the realness
In this business of rap
Go ahead
Fresh out the gate again, time to raise the stakes again
Fatten my plate again, y'all cats know we always play to win
G-A-N-G to the Starr, son
Haters took this shit too far, son
So that's all for you, I'm wiping out your whole team
I'll splatter your dreams with lyrics to shatter your schemes
The badder you seem, the more lies you tell
The more lies you sell, now by surprise, you fell
Into my deathtrap, right into my clutches
Stupid, you know the God must bless every single mic he touches
I've suffered, just so I could return harder
Wanna be the shit starter, fuck around, make you a martyr
I'll make you famous, turn around then make you nameless
'Cause you never understood how vital to me this rap game is
Save it and hold that, you'll catch a hot one
Rhymes'll chase a fake nigga down soon as I spot one

Full clip
Do you wanna mess with this?
Gang Starr
One of the best yet
I'm nice like that
It's all good
In this business of rap
Full clip
Do you wanna mess with this?
Gang Starr
One of the best yet
I'm nice like that
It's all good
So I suggest you take a rest

So if you stand in my way, I'ma have to spray
Learn that if you come against me, son, you're gonna have to pray
Since back in the day I held the weight and kept my head up
They wanna see the God catch an L, it's all a set up
I give no man or thing power over me
Why these niggas so jealous and looking sour over me?
I'm bolder G, I'm like impossible to stop
I'm like that nigga in the ring with you, impossible to drop
I'm like two magazines fully loaded to your one
Plus I ain't gonna quit spittin' 'til you're done
Plus, more than ever I got my whole shit together
More than a decade of hits that'll live forever
Catching rep off my name, you're bound to fry
Know how many niggas that I know that's down to die
We never fail, and we ain't never been frail
You niggas talk crime, but you scared of jail

Full clip
Do you wanna mess with this?
Gang Starr
One of the best yet
I'm nice like that
It's all good
In this business of rap
Full clip
Do you wanna mess with this?
Gang Starr
One of the best yet
I'm nice like that
It's all good
So I suggest you take a rest

Attacking like a slick Apache, lyrics are trigger happy
Blowin' back your wig piece just for the way you're looking at me
Cock back, blaow, I hit you up right now
I don't know why so many of y'all wanna be thugs anyhow
Face the consequence of your childish nonsense
I can make your head explode just by my lyrical content
Get you in my scope and metaphorically snipe ya
I never liked ya, I gas that ass and then ignite ya
The flame thrower, make your peeps afraid to know ya
How many times I told ya, play your position small soldier
My heart is colder, makes me wanna resort to violence
Stop beating me in the head, son, nah, I'm not buying it
I'm ready to blast, ready to surpass and harass
I'm ready to flip, yeah, and ready to dip with all the cash
I hold my chrome steady, with a tight grip
So watch your dome already 'cause this one might hit

Full clip
Do you wanna mess with this?
Gang Starr
One of the best yet
I'm nice like that
It's all good
In this business of rap
Full clip
Do you wanna mess with this?
The Gang Starr (the best yet)
I'm nice like that




It's all good
So I suggest you take a rest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gang Starr's song Full Clip are a testament to the group's skill and confidence in the rap game. The song opens with a tribute to the late rapper Big L and serves as a warning to anyone who might attempt to challenge the group. The line "Do you wanna mess with this?" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the group's dominance and the consequences that will be faced by anyone who crosses them.


The group's confidence is evident in lines such as "We've got it, you can feel the realness" and "I'm bolder G, I'm like impossible to stop." The lyrics are a declaration of the group's mastery of the rap game and their determination to remain on top.


The song is also notable for its use of violent imagery, such as "I give no man or thing power over me / Why these niggas so jealous and looking sour over me? / I'm bolder G, I'm like impossible to stop / I'm like that nigga in the ring with you, impossible to drop." These lines suggest that the group is not afraid to use violence to protect their position and send a message to their rivals.


Overall, Full Clip is a powerful statement of Gang Starr's skill and confidence in the rap game. It's a warning to anyone who might challenge them and a celebration of their dominance.


Line by Line Meaning

Big L, rest in peace
A tribute to the late Big L


Do you wanna mess with this?
Asking if anyone wants to challenge him


One of the best yet
Claiming to be one of the best in the rap game


We've got it
Saying that they have the skills to succeed


You can feel the realness
The authenticity and sincerity of their music can be felt


In this business of rap
Referring to the competitive nature of the music industry


Go ahead
Challenging others to step up and try to compete


Fresh out the gate again, time to raise the stakes again
Starting fresh and ready to take things to the next level


Fatten my plate again, y'all cats know we always play to win
Continuing to succeed and win in the industry


G-A-N-G to the Starr, son
Referring to the group name Gang Starr


Haters took this shit too far, son
Addressing those who hate on them excessively


So that's all for you, I'm wiping out your whole team
Taking down their competition


I'll splatter your dreams with lyrics to shatter your schemes
Using their lyrics to disrupt and destroy their enemies


The badder you seem, the more lies you tell
People who portray themselves as tough often lie about their accomplishments


The more lies you sell, now by surprise, you fell
Those who lie often end up being exposed and caught


Into my deathtrap, right into my clutches
Trapping their enemies and taking control of the situation


Stupid, you know the God must bless every single mic he touches
Their talent and success in the industry is a result of their God-given abilities


I've suffered, just so I could return harder
Enduring difficult times has made them stronger and more resilient


Wanna be the shit starter, fuck around, make you a martyr
Challenging others to start trouble and potentially face the consequences


I'll make you famous, turn around then make you nameless
Elevating their enemies to public attention before later tearing them down


'Cause you never understood how vital to me this rap game is
Emphasizing how important and meaningful the rap game is to them


Save it and hold that, you'll catch a hot one
Warning their enemies to be prepared to face consequences for their actions


Rhymes'll chase a fake nigga down soon as I spot one
Exposing and confronting those who pretend to be something they're not


Attacking like a slick Apache, lyrics are trigger happy
Referring to their aggressive and sharp lyrical style


Blowin' back your wig piece just for the way you're looking at me
Reacting strongly and violently to those who show disrespect


Cock back, blaow, I hit you up right now
Acting quickly and decisively against their enemies


I don't know why so many of y'all wanna be thugs anyhow
Questioning the authenticity and motives of those who try to act tough


My heart is colder, makes me wanna resort to violence
Admitting that they can be violent when pushed to their limits


Stop beating me in the head, son, nah, I'm not buying it
Rejecting the lies and manipulation of others


I'm ready to blast, ready to surpass and harass
Prepared to take aggressive action against their enemies


I'm ready to flip, yeah, and ready to dip with all the cash
Using their talents to succeed financially


I hold my chrome steady, with a tight grip
Being prepared to use weapons to defend themselves


So watch your dome already 'cause this one might hit
Threatening to use lethal force if necessary


The Gang Starr (the best yet)
Repeating their group name and emphasizing their status as the best in the game


So I suggest you take a rest
Advising their enemies to back down and leave them alone




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Elam, Christopher Martin

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Rip prodigy

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