Death
I.T.B.A Lyrics


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Previously on Ready to Die
Me and her sister had somethin' goin' on (Ayo, would you listen to me motherfucker?)
I reach my peak, I can't speak
Call my nigga Cheek, tell him that my will is weak (Ayo c'mon nigga, cut that)
I'm sick of niggaz lyin', I'm sick of bitches hawkin' (Ayo, yoyo Big, ayo chill)
Matter of fact, I'm sick of talkin '

(Ayo Big, ayo BIG!!)

Damn! We was supposed to rule the world baby
We was unstoppable!
The shit can't be over, no
The shit can't be over man
I know you hear me nigga
I know you hear me
You got too much livin' to do
Too much unfinished business




It ain't over
Live your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to I.T.B.A's song Death suggest a conversation between two individuals, one of whom is likely deceased, possibly the rapper's friend or associate. The opening line, “Previously on Ready to Die,” implies that the singer is reflecting on past events, perhaps memories of a time when he and the person he's addressing were alive.


The lines “Me and her sister had somethin' goin' on” and “I'm sick of bitches hawkin'” suggest that the singer may have been involved in some kind of illicit or taboo relationship, possibly with a friend's sister. The line “I'm sick of niggaz lyin'” suggests a sense of betrayal or frustration with others around him.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly emotional, saying “I reach my peak, I can't speak” and “Tell [my friend] that my will is weak.” It's clear that the singer is struggling with something, perhaps the death of his friend or the weight of his own mortality.


The lines “The shit can't be over” and “You got too much livin' to do” suggest that the singer is trying to hold onto hope and encourage his friend (or himself) to keep going, despite the challenges they may be facing. The final line, “Live your life,” reinforces this message and serves as a reminder to appreciate the time we have and make the most of it.


Overall, the lyrics to Death are open to interpretation and leave a lot of room for speculation about the singer, the person he's addressing, and the circumstances that led them to this moment. The song captures a sense of emotional intensity and urgency, with the singer grappling with big ideas about life and death.


Line by Line Meaning

Previously on Ready to Die
Recalling what happened in the past on the album Ready to Die


Me and her sister had somethin' goin' on (Ayo, would you listen to me motherfucker?)
I had a secret romantic relationship with her sister, but please listen to me while I'm speaking


I reach my peak, I can't speak; Call my nigga Cheek, tell him that my will is weak (Ayo c'mon nigga, cut that)
I have reached the pinnacle of my success, but now I am unable to speak or move. Please call my friend Cheek and tell him I need help because I feel weak and powerless.


I'm sick of niggaz lyin', I'm sick of bitches hawkin' (Ayo, yoyo Big, ayo chill)
I am tired of men lying to me and women trying to get with me. Please calm down, Big, I am addressing you.


Matter of fact, I'm sick of talkin'
In fact, I am exhausted from talking about my problems and issues.


(Ayo Big, ayo BIG!!) Damn! We was supposed to rule the world baby; We was unstoppable!
Someone is trying to get Biggie's attention, and he is feeling frustrated because he and his colleagues were supposed to dominate the world.


The shit can't be over, no; The shit can't be over man; I know you hear me nigga; I know you hear me; You got too much livin' to do; Too much unfinished business; It ain't over; Live your life
Biggie is pleading with someone (possibly someone who has died) not to give up because they have too much life left to live and too many things left to do. He encourages them to keep living.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, SEAN COMBS

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