To the Sky
I.C. Jonez Lyrics

Baby, look at me, mama love you
Mother expresses her love and affection for her child.

And I know you ain't no little boy no more
Acknowledging that the child has grown up and is no longer a young boy.

But you'll always be my baby
Despite growing up, the child will always hold a special place in the mother's heart.

It seems like only yesterday I was holding you in my arms
Reflecting on how quickly time has passed since the child was a baby.

Now look at you now big, but I worry about you
Despite the child's growth, the mother still worries about their well-being.

I worry about you all the time, hangin' out on the corner
Expressing concern about the child spending time in potentially dangerous places.

All times at night with the cruel people
Concern about the child being around negative influences and dangerous individuals.

Baby, that ain't nothin' but trouble
Emphasizing that the child's choices could lead to trouble and negative consequences.

I always taught you that you could have whatever you dream
Reminding the child of the lessons taught about pursuing their dreams and aspirations.

Well, I want you to hold on to that dream, baby
Encouraging the child to never let go of their dreams and goals.

Hold on to it real tight, 'cause the sky's the limit
Urging the child to hold their dreams close and believe that there are no limits to what they can achieve.

Good evenin' ladies and gentlemen
Opening statement to address the audience.

How's everybody doin' tonight? (alright, alright, alright)
Greeting the audience and inquiring about their well-being.

I'd like to welcome to the stage, the lyrically acclaimed, ha (woo, woo)
Introducing a highly praised artist to the stage with enthusiasm.

I like this young man, because, when he came out
Expressing admiration for the artist and his impact on the music industry.

He came out wit the phrase, he went from ashy to classy
Highlighting the artist's journey of transformation and success.

Haha, I like that (alright, alright)
Expressing enjoyment and appreciation for the artist's style and creativity.

So everybody in the house, give a warm (uh), round of applause for
Encouraging the audience to show their appreciation for the artist by applauding.

The Notorious B.I.G. (ha)
Introducing the artist by their stage name, emphasizing their reputation and fame.

The Notorious B.I.G. ladies and gentlemen, give it up for him, y'all
Inviting the audience to show their excitement and applause for The Notorious B.I.G.

Uh, a nigga never been as broke as me, I like that
Expressing pride in one's journey from being broke to achieving success.

When I was young I had two pair of Lee's, besides that
Recounting a time from the artist's past when they had limited resources and possessions.

The pin stripes and the gray (uh-huh)
Describing the specific type of clothing the artist wore during their youth.

The one I wore on Mondays and Wednesdays (uh)
Identifying the specific days of the week when the artist wore a particular outfit.

While niggas flirt, I'm sewing tigers on my shirt
Differentiating oneself from others by focusing on personal growth and accomplishments.

And alligators (uh)
Mentioning another design element added to the artist's clothing.

Ya wanna see the inside, huh, I see ya later
Inviting others to witness the progress and success achieved through hard work and dedication.

Here come the drama, oh, that's that nigga with the fake, uh huh (blaow)
Encountering negative individuals who try to bring drama and fake personas into the artist's life.

Why you punch me in my face? Stay in ya place
Questioning the motives behind someone physically assaulting the artist and asserting the need for them to mind their own business.

Play ya position (uh), here come my intuition (uh-huh)
Emphasizing the importance of staying in one's assigned role and relying on instinct to navigate challenging situations.

Go in this nigga pocket
Taking advantage of the opportunity to profit from someone's vulnerability and weakness.

Rob him while his friends watchin'
Exploiting the distraction caused by the victim's friends to carry out a robbery.

That hoes clockin' (uh), here comes respect
Noticing the attention and admiration received from others due to one's actions.

His crew's your crew, or they might be next
Understanding the importance of loyalty and surrounding oneself with trusted individuals for one's own protection.

Look at they man eye, BIG man they never try
Realizing that other people recognize the artist's authority and power, as they never dare to provoke or challenge them.

So we roll with 'em (uh), stole with 'em
Choosing to associate and engage in criminal activities with these trusted individuals.

I mean loyalty, niggas bought me milks at lunch
Highlighting the loyalty of these trusted individuals who support and take care of the artist's basic needs.

The milks was chocolate, the cookies, buttercrunch
Describing the specific items that the loyal individuals provided for the artist's lunch.

'88, Oshkosh and blue and white dunks (everything will be alright)
Referring to specific fashion trends and objects from a particular time period, indicating that everything will be fine.

Pass the blunt
Requesting to be passed the marijuana cigarette to continue smoking it.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on
Encouraging the listener to believe that there are no boundaries or limitations to what they can achieve.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Urging the listener to persist and keep pushing forward despite any obstacles they may face.

Have what you want, be what you want
Emphasizing the idea that the listener has the power to attain their desires and become the person they aspire to be.

Good evenin' ladies and gentlemen
Addressing the audience politely.

How's everybody doin' tonight? (alright, alright, alright)
Inquiring about the well-being of those in attendance.

I'd like to welcome to the stage, the lyrically acclaimed, ha (woo, woo)
Introducing an artist who is highly regarded for their skillful wordplay and storytelling.

I like this young man, because, when he came out
Expressing admiration for the artist's talent and impact when they first entered the music scene.

He came out wit the phrase, he went from ashy to classy
Conveying appreciation for the artist's ability to rise above difficult circumstances and improve their lifestyle.

Haha, I like that (alright, alright)
Expressing enjoyment and approval of the artist's catchphrase and persona.

So everybody in the house, give a warm (uh), round of applause for
Encouraging the audience to show their support and appreciation for the artist.

The Notorious B.I.G. (ha)
Announcing the name of the artist who is about to perform.

The Notorious B.I.G. ladies and gentlemen, give it up for him, y'all
Requesting the audience to show their enthusiasm and applause for The Notorious B.I.G.

Uh, a nigga never been as broke as me, I like that
Expressing satisfaction and pride in overcoming poverty and achieving success.

When I was young I had two pair of Lee's, besides that
Recalling a time from the artist's past when they had very few possessions, apart from a couple of pairs of pants.

The pin stripes and the gray (uh-huh)
Describing the specific colors and patterns of the artist's clothing.

The one I wore on Mondays and Wednesdays (uh)
Highlighting the specific days of the week when the artist wore a particular outfit.

While niggas flirt, I'm sewing tigers on my shirt
Demonstrating personal growth and dedication to one's craft while others are preoccupied with trivial matters.

And alligators (uh)
Mentioning another design element added to the artist's clothing.

Ya wanna see the inside, huh, I see ya later
Inviting others to witness the outcome of their hard work and dedication at a later time.

Here come the drama, oh, that's that nigga with the fake, uh huh (blaow)
Encountering a person known for being deceitful and causing trouble.

Why you punch me in my face? Stay in ya place
Responding to a physical attack by questioning the aggressor's motives and asserting the need for them to mind their own business.

Play ya position (uh), here come my intuition (uh-huh)
Emphasizing the importance of staying in one's assigned role and relying on intuition to navigate difficult situations.

Go in this nigga pocket
Taking advantage of an opportunity to benefit oneself by searching through someone's pockets.

Rob him while his friends watchin'
Exploiting the distraction caused by the victim's friends to carry out a robbery.

That hoes clockin' (uh), here comes respect
Noticing the attention and admiration received from others due to one's actions.

His crew's your crew, or they might be next
Recognizing the importance of loyalty and associating with trustworthy individuals to avoid potential harm.

Look at they man eye, BIG man they never try
Observing that others acknowledge the artist's authority and power, as they never dare to challenge or provoke them.

So we roll with 'em (uh), stole with 'em
Choosing to associate and engage in criminal activities with these trusted individuals.

I mean loyalty, niggas bought me milks at lunch
Highlighting the loyalty of these trusted individuals who support and take care of the artist's basic needs.

The milks was chocolate, the cookies, buttercrunch
Describing the specific items that the loyal individuals provided for the artist's lunch.

'88, Oshkosh and blue and white dunks (everything will be alright)
Referring to specific fashion trends and objects from a particular time period, indicating that everything will be fine.

Pass the blunt
Requesting to be passed the marijuana cigarette to continue smoking it.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on
Encouraging the listener to believe that there are no boundaries or limitations to what they can achieve.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Urging the listener to persist and keep pushing forward despite any obstacles they may face.

Have what you want, be what you want
Emphasizing the idea that the listener has the power to attain their desires and become the person they aspire to be.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Encouraging the listener to believe that there are no boundaries or limitations to what they can achieve, as long as they keep moving forward.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Persisting and pushing forward despite any challenges or setbacks they may encounter.

Sky is the limit and you know that you can (oh-ooh)
Promoting the belief that the listener has the capability to achieve great things.

Have what you want, be what you want
Encouraging the listener to pursue their desires and become the person they want to be.

Have what you want, be what you want (oh whoa, oh yeah)
Reinforcing the idea that the listener can attain their desires and become the person they aspire to be.

Uh-huh, I was a shame, my crew was lame (uh)
Admitting that the artist felt ashamed and dissatisfied with their group of friends in the past.

I have enough heart for most of 'em
Asserting that the artist possesses more determination and drive than most of their former friends.

Long as I got stuff from most of 'em (oh)
Feeling content with benefiting from the resources provided by their former friends.

It's on, even when I was wrong I got my point across (uh-huh)
Confirming that the artist managed to convey their message and assert themselves, even in situations where they made mistakes.

They depicted me the boss, of course (alright, alright)
Acknowledging that others viewed the artist as a leader and someone in control.

My orange box-cutter make the world go 'round (hmm)
Highlighting a tool used to assert their influence and control over their surroundings.

Plus I'm fuckin, bitches ain't my homegirls now (alright, oh yeah)
Indicating that the artist engages in sexual relationships, but no longer considers these women as close friends.

Start stackin' (uh), dabbled in crack, gun packin' (uh)
Exploring lucrative activities such as drug dealing and carrying firearms for personal protection.

Nickname Medina, make the seniors tote my ninas (uh-huh) (whoa-oh, ooh yeah)
Revealing the artist's nickname and describing the influence they held over older individuals who would carry their firearms.

From gym class, to English, pass off a global (woo)
Demonstrating the artist's ability to excel academically and socially, making a significant impact.

The only nigga wit a mobile, can't you see like Total (yeah)
Being the only person with a mobile phone and encouraging others to perceive and understand situations as clearly as possible.

Gettin' larger in waist and taste (oh-ooh)
Becoming more successful and expanding one's influence and preferences.

Ain't no tellin' where this felon is headin', just in case
Anticipating potential future legal issues or consequences due to their criminal activities.

Keep a shell at the tip of your melon, clear the space (yeah)
Urging others to stay prepared and carry a firearm to protect themselves, clearing any space that poses a threat.

Ya brain was a terrible thing to waste (yeah)
Stressing the importance of education and utilizing one's full potential.

Eighty-eight long gates, snatch initial name plates (uh)
Utilizing specific tactics and strategies to acquire wealth and status, exemplified by stealing name plates from high-end cars.

Smokin' spliffs wit niggas, real life beginner killers (uh)
Engaging in drug use and associating with individuals who were new to the world of criminal activities and violence.

Prayin' God forgive us for being sinners, help us out (112 sing the chorus)
Seeking forgiveness from a higher power for their wrongdoings and asking for assistance in improving their situation.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on (ooh baby)
Encouraging the listener to believe that there are no boundaries or limitations to what they can achieve.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Persisting and pushing forward despite any challenges they may encounter.

Sky is the limit and you know that you can (gotta keep movin' on)
Instilling belief in the listener that they have the capability to achieve great things.

Have what you want, be what you want
Encouraging the listener to pursue their desires and become the person they want to be.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on (ohh, gotta keep pressin' on)
Encouraging the listener to keep moving forward and striving for success, as there are no boundaries or limitations to their potential.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Persisting and pushing forward despite any challenges they may face.

Sky is the limit and you know that you can (yeah, ooh)
Promoting the idea that the listener can achieve greatness and there are no boundaries or limitations to their potential.

Have what you want, be what you want (whoa ooh, yeah)
Encouraging the listener to pursue their desires and become the person they aspire to be.

Have what you want, be what you want (oh, whoa, yes)
Reinforcing the idea that the listener can attain their desires and become the person they aspire to be.

After realizin' (uh-huh), to master enterprisin' (uh-huh)
Understanding the importance of recognizing opportunities and acquiring skills to succeed in entrepreneurship.

I ain't have to be in school by ten, I then (woo)
Acknowledging that not conforming to societal expectations allowed the artist to pursue their own path and achieve success.

Began to encounter, with my counter-parts
Interacting with individuals who were similar in status or occupation to further their own goals.

On how to burn the block apart, break it down into sections (oh, yeah)
Collaborating with these individuals to devise strategies to dominate and control the neighborhood, dividing it into manageable parts.

Drugs by the selections
Choosing specific drugs to distribute and sell within the community.

Some use pipes (oh, yeah), others use injections (oh, yeah)
Highlighting the different methods of drug use among individuals in the community.

Syringe sold seperately (uh-huh), Frank the deputy (uh-huh)
Acknowledging that syringes for drug injections were sold separately, while also referencing a person named Frank who held an important role within the criminal organization.

Quick to grab my Smith & Wesson, like my dick was missin' (alright, alright)
Demonstrating the artist's readiness and willingness to defend themselves, comparable to the need to protect their manhood.

To protect my position, my corner, my layer
Using firearms to defend their territory, position, and influence within the community.

While we out here, say the hustlas prayer (yeah)
Recognizing the dangerous and competitive nature of their lifestyle, hoping for protection and success through a prayer commonly recited by hustlers.

If the game shakes me or breaks me (oh)
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of their criminal activities, understanding that they may face challenges or setbacks.

I hope it makes me a better man
Expressing the hope that the challenges they face will ultimately lead to personal growth and improvement.

Take a better stand
Committing to taking a stronger and more principled stance in life.

Put money in my moms hand
Desiring to provide financial support and stability for their mother.

Get my daughter this college plan, so she don't need no man (uh)
Aspiring to secure their daughter's future by ensuring she receives a college education, enabling her to be independent and not rely on a partner for financial stability.

Stay far from timid
Advising the listener to avoid being meek or lacking confidence in pursuit of their goals.

Only make moves when your heart's in it
Encouraging the listener to act only when they have genuine passion and commitment for their endeavors.

And live the phrase, 'Sky's The Limit'
Promoting the idea that there are no boundaries or limitations to what one can achieve.

Motherfucker, see you chumps on top
Asserting that the artist will achieve success and surpass their competitors and doubters.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on (oh oh)
Encouraging the listener to believe that there are no boundaries or limitations to what they can achieve.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Persisting and pushing forward despite any challenges they may face.

Sky is the limit and you know that you can
Instilling belief in the listener that they have the capability to achieve great things.

Have what you want, be what you want
Encouraging the listener to pursue their desires and become the person they aspire to be.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Encouraging the listener to keep moving forward and striving for success, as there are no boundaries or limitations to their potential.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Persisting and pushing forward despite any challenges they may face.

Sky is the limit and you know that you can (every day will be alright)
Promoting the idea that the listener has the capability to achieve great things, and assuring them that everything will be fine.

Have what you want, be what you want (if you will, oh)
Encouraging the listener to pursue their desires and become the person they want to be.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on (oh, gotta keep pressin' on)
Continuing to urge the listener to keep moving forward and striving for success, as there are no boundaries or limitations to their potential.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Persisting and pushing forward despite any challenges they may face.

Sky is the limit and you know that you can (every day will be alright)
Instilling belief in the listener that they have the capability to achieve great things, and assuring them that everything will be fine.

Have what you want, be what you want (if you will, oh)
Encouraging the listener to pursue their desires and become the person they want to be.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on (oh oh)
Encouraging the listener to believe that there are no boundaries or limitations to what they can achieve.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Persisting and pushing forward despite any challenges they may face.

Sky is the limit and you know that you can
Instilling belief in the listener that they have the capability to achieve great things.

Have what you want, be what you want (oh whoa, oh yeah)
Encouraging the listener to pursue their desires and become the person they aspire to be.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on (oh, gotta keep pressin' on)
Continuing to urge the listener to keep moving forward and striving for success, as there are no boundaries or limitations to their potential.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Persisting and pushing forward despite any challenges they may face.

Sky is the limit and you know that you can (yeah, ooh)
Promoting the idea that the listener can achieve greatness and there are no boundaries or limitations to their potential.

Have what you want, be what you want (whoa ooh, yeah)
Encouraging the listener to pursue their desires and become the person they aspire to be.

Have what you want, be what you want (oh, whoa, yes)
Reinforcing the idea that the listener can attain their desires and become the person they aspire to be.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on
Encouraging the listener to believe that there are no boundaries or limitations to what they can achieve.

Just keep on pressin' on (gotta keep pressin' on)
Persisting and pushing forward despite any challenges they may face.