Think About It
Jay-Z Beanie Sigel Lyrics

Think it's a game 'til them thangs come out
People underestimate the seriousness of the situation until dangerous weapons are involved

I bang out 'til your brains hang out
I will fight fiercely until you are severely injured or killed

'Cause you're fuckin with a gangsta nigga, a gangsta nigga
Because you are dealing with a true tough and dangerous individual

It was a full moon in the beginnin' of March
Setting the stage and providing a specific time frame for the events

'Bout the end of Winter '74
Referring to the year 1974 and the transition from winter to spring

The gangsta was born, introduced to sinnin' and spinnin' women
This is when the singer's life of crime and involvement with women began

Cats with big hats slammin' Cadillac doors
Prominent individuals wearing fancy hats aggressively closing the doors of luxurious Cadillacs

Who choosin' hoes, you losin' hoes, you niggaz loose witcha hoes
Men who make bad choices with women, end up losing them, and mistreat them

You motherfucker y'all ain't used to no hoes
Insulting the individuals for their lack of experience with women

Niggaz want to lojack, track your bitches, shack your bitches
Men who want to monitor and control their partners

I pimps up, smack my bitches
Asserting dominance and aggressiveness towards the women

You want to fuck trick your bitches
Desiring to deceive and exploit women sexually

I duck flip my bitches, get that cash with that extra ass bitch
Manipulating women for financial gain, especially those who are overly attractive

Plus I keep a gat at arm reach
Carrying a firearm within close proximity

You ain't no hustler youse a car thief, nigga where your car keys
Challenging their criminal abilities and questioning their possession of stolen vehicles

Crack topic, back block it
Discussing the topic of crack and keeping it confined to the seedy parts of the neighborhood

Thirty-one long black top it, you can't stop it, gat top it
Controlling the drug trade on a particular street and ensuring it continues by any means necessary

Black Mack, black glock it, blast rocket
Using powerful firearms to aggressively attack or intimidate

Sit your faggot-ass on your back pocket
Insulting someone and suggesting they sit down and stay quiet

It's not a game, prick
Emphasizing that the situation is serious and should not be taken lightly

Straight gangsta nigga, uhh, uh-huh-uhh-uhh
Asserting oneself as a true and authentic gangster

They call me, Hov' the hustler, dough doubler
Referring to the artist's nickname and his ability to make money through various illegal activities

Drove customers crazy in the late 80's, early 90's
The artist had a strong impact on his clients during the late 1980s and early 1990s

Now you can find me, girlie behind me, holdin' my mink up
The artist is now in a luxurious position, with women accompanying him and assisting with his extravagant lifestyle

Ice pinkie ring in the air, drinkin' my drink up
Displaying wealth and indulging in expensive drinks

Top down, 'dro in the air, blowin' that stink up
Driving with the convertible roof down, smoking marijuana and filling the air with its odor

It's seldom that I smoke, but it helps my thinker
Although rare, smoking marijuana helps the artist think and be creative

Makes me a mathematician about my math
Marijuana enhances the artist's ability to calculate and understand the financial side of his business

Get celebrity ass, I'm a statistician, rap with precision
Sleeping with famous women while maintaining a precise and skilled flow in his music

Nigga, your hoe chose Hov', that's rapid division
Asserting dominance and suggesting that someone else's partner has chosen him instead

Now divide yourself and slide
Split from your old self and make way for his influence

I, young Vito, voice of the young people
Referring to himself as a leader and spokesperson for the younger generation

Mouthpiece for hustlers, ventriloquist for jugglers
Speaking on behalf of those involved in illegal activities and manipulating situations to their advantage

Took it where few went, made a few cents
Venturing into uncharted territories and making some profit

Don't call me Hov' no more, call me The Blueprint
Requesting to be referred to by his new nickname, inspired by his successful album

Sold dope and sold crack and sold soap and sold rap and
Participated in the illegal sale of drugs, personal hygiene products, and his music

Bought Bentley's, bought 'em back, nigga can you buy that
Purchased luxury cars and then sold them back, mocking others' inability to do the same

Purpose for man, worship Allah, then you die
The ultimate purpose for human beings is to worship God and fulfill religious obligations before death

Purpose of my gun, run in yo' shop and take pies
The gun is used to commit robberies and steal valuable goods from businesses

Purpose of my son, raise him to do the same
The artist intends to teach his son the same criminal activities and lifestyle

Clip blazin' it through your brains
Firing bullets rapidly into someone's head

Strip, use it 'til it's burned out
Continuously utilizing a firearm until it is completely empty and no longer functional

Benz Coupes, Jags and trucks when we roll out
Driving luxurious cars and trucks when they go out together

Man it ain't no lie, it's real as this four-five
Asserting the authenticity and danger associated with their weapons

And real as these five salaats, whether we Deen or not
Emphasizing the commitment to prayer regardless of personal religious devotion

Our kids gotta eat, red Beamer stops
Ensuring that their children are provided for, indicated by the stops made in a red BMW

Where your connects gotta meet, interrupt your cop
Arranging meetings with suppliers and intentionally causing problems for law enforcement

Dependin' on the dope size, we slide it from size
Controlling the illegal drug trade, adjusting to different quantities by smuggling them discreetly

With hammers with hollows you feel we follow we're both risin
Carrying guns loaded with hollow point bullets, enforcing their authority and dominance

They killed your cousin you strapped and you won't ride and don't think cause I rap that I won't
If someone harms a family member, it is expected for them to seek revenge, even if the artist is a rapper

Play O-Dog in Menace and drive-by men
Taking on the role of a violent character from the film Menace II Society, engaging in drive-by shootings

Real gangsters keep a bitch in the wheel, workin' the gas tank
True criminals have a woman assisting with their operations, often involving stolen vehicles

Hoes on the strip, bringin' that cash in
Prostitutes working on the streets, generating income

It's see the young gunner, they call me the boy wonder
Being recognized as a young and talented individual with potential

Without that caped crusader, that cake is major, uhh
Being successful and influential without the need for an external source of support or protection

Nickel plate stay with it, except for in school
Always carrying a nickel-plated gun, except when in a school environment

Metal detectors in school, for every last nickel get moved
Referring to the strict security measures in place, ensuring no weapons are brought into the school and challenging anyone to try smuggling contraband

Fucked every bad little bitch in the school
Having sexual encounters with attractive girls in the school

Good with math but I skipped it in school
Showing proficiency in mathematics but choosing to avoid attending math classes

Ankle to shop but I'm sick with them tools
Showing expertise in criminal activities, specifically in using various tools

Shit, that's why I'm kicked out of school
Being expelled from school due to engaging in criminal behavior

Fuck J's by da locker, come and holla, uhh
Disregarding the presence of security personnel at school and being open about illegal activities

Out on my own, movin out with the chrome
Operating independently, carrying a firearm for protection and enforcing their authority

And can't nobody take me out of that zone, not even A.I.
Being confident in their abilities and comparing themselves to basketball player Allen Iverson, who is known for his skills and determination

It ain't even a business, it's just the way I get it consistently, flip it until the day I'm gone
Their illegal activities are not seen as a mere business, but rather an ongoing and consistent source of income

Scream beef any day and it's on
Always ready to engage in conflict and violence when provoked

The same Chris dangerous with a eight in my palm
Having a reputation for being dangerous and skilled with a firearm

And been paid since the day I was born
Having been involved in criminal activities and making money from a young age

But these lames think it's a game 'til them thangs is drawn, uhh
People who underestimate them will only realize the seriousness of the situation when weapons are pulled out