Poppin Tags Snippet
Jay-Z feat. Twista Lyrics

And we gon' stay hustlin' on that block until we caught
We will continue to work hard and hustle on the streets until we are successful and caught the attention of others.

And we gon' stay showin' off that jewelry that we bought
We will keep flaunting the expensive jewelry that we purchased as a sign of our wealth and success.

And we gon' stay leavin' out the stores with heavy bags
We will continue to leave stores with a lot of shopping bags, indicating our luxury shopping sprees.

'Cause we poppin' tags, pimpin' we be poppin' tags!
This is because we are constantly buying new items and removing the tags, showing off our lavish lifestyle and status.

We arose, let's go
We have risen and are ready to go and achieve success.

So fresh so clean' like 'Kast
We are fresh and clean, just like the hip-hop duo OutKast.

Jay-Z be poppin' tags
Jay-Z is known for his habit of buying expensive items and removing the tags, showcasing his wealth.

Leavin' the mall with heavy bags
We leave the mall with many shopping bags, filled with expensive purchases.

You know the boy got a love for the cash
It is well-known that Jay-Z has a strong affection and desire for money and wealth.

Aw fuck, there he go again
Oh no, there he goes again, engaging in his usual behavior.

Talkin' bout hoes and dough again
He is discussing women and money once more.

Yup! Can't hold it in
He cannot contain his enthusiasm and excitement about his lifestyle.

I'm surprised I got so much dough to spend
He is amazed at the amount of money he has available to spend.

But, back when I was poorer then
However, in the past when he had less wealth.

You wasn't focusin', about the dough I spend
Others were not paying attention to the amount of money he was spending.

But I was holdin in, I was a roller then
He was saving money and not indulging in excessive spending during that time.

I was a baller back then, all of that man
He had a lot of money and was living a luxurious lifestyle in the past.

Fall back, I fought that
He faced many challenges and obstacles but overcame them.

What would you do if you was in my shoes?
He questions what others would do if they were in his situation.

Leave dudes in the rearview
He would leave others behind and move forward without them.

V-12 engine, corners spinnin'
He drives a luxurious car with a powerful V-12 engine, and the wheels spin as he takes turns.

Twinkies shinin', pinky ring
His car has shiny chrome rims, and he also wears a flashy pinky ring.

Armadale, nigga stinky stink
He drinks Armand de Brignac champagne, also known as Ace of Spades, which has a distinctive smell.

Top, down, my cash is up
The convertible top of his car is down, and he has a lot of money.

Gold chain, I don't give a fuck
He wears a gold chain around his neck and does not care about others' opinions.

Gold brain'll get you in the truck ma
Having a wealthy mindset will make others attracted to him.

That's right, you in luck ma
Yes, you are lucky to be with him.

You see me cruisin' down, better step inside
When they see him driving by, they should quickly get into the car.

Ain't enough room to fit you all in the ride
His car doesn't have enough space to accommodate everyone.

First come, first served basis
Whoever gets in the car first will be the one joining him.

You know Hov' be goin' to nice places
He is known for visiting upscale and luxurious destinations.

That's right, and I'm droppin' cash
Yes, he is spending a lot of money during his outings.

Leave the mall with garbage bags
He leaves the mall carrying so many shopping bags that they resemble garbage bags.

Gucci this, Prada that
He buys expensive clothes and accessories from luxury brands like Gucci and Prada.

Roll witcha boy you'll be poppin' tags
If you hang out with him, you will also indulge in excessive shopping and removing tags from your purchases.

It's a party when I go up in the sto'
Whenever he enters a store, it becomes a lively and enjoyable experience.

Shoppin' while I'm zooted off the dro'
He is under the influence of drugs while shopping, adding excitement to the experience.

Rollin like a nigga that just came up on a mill'
He is moving and behaving as if he recently came into a large sum of money.

And I got 'em sweepin' and pickin' up tags off the flo'
His extravagant shopping sprees have store employees cleaning up and picking up the tags that have fallen on the floor.

Bag full of clothes I remember havin' rocks in the hall
He now fills his bag with clothes, but he used to have illegal drugs hidden in his hallway.

Onn the glimmer with the glock by the ball
He carried a gun for protection while engaging in illegal activities and displaying his wealth.

Servin' up a jab and workin' security six to six
He used to work as a security guard and engaged in illegal activities from six in the evening to six in the morning.

Then it's straight from the block to the mall
After his illegal activities, he would go directly from the neighborhood to the mall for shopping.

Now what's on the wall? Go ahead and treat yo'self
Now, what is available to buy in the store? Go ahead and indulge yourself.

When you come up on some cheddar better pop that tag
When you have a large sum of money, make sure to remove the tags from the items you purchase.

Like when I dip off in the Prada then I go off
He feels a sense of excitement and satisfaction when he enters a store like Prada and makes a purchase.

to the lot lay the paper down and cop that Jag
He goes to the car dealership, pays a large sum of money, and buys a Jaguar.

I got a console full of ammunition and funds
He carries a compartment in his car filled with both ammunition for his gun and a lot of money.

Mink Roc-a-Wear and some guns
He wears expensive Roc-a-Wear clothing made of mink fur and carries firearms.

Petty in a fresh pair of jumps, blo-packs and Bo Jax
He wears a new pair of trendy sneakers, smokes blunts filled with marijuana, and is associated with Bo Jackson's athletic fame.

and Air Maxes, throw back some ones, no max for none
He wears Nike Air Max sneakers and throws away one dollar bills, not caring about saving money.

(When I go up in the sto' a nigga never get enough)
Whenever he enters a store, he always wants to buy more and cannot get enough of the shopping experience.

I'm a baller and if you want it come and get it now
He considers himself a successful and wealthy person, and if someone wants to challenge him, they should do it immediately.

(Nigga come to a race with a car you won't catch up)
If someone tries to compete with him without having the necessary resources, they won't be able to catch up to his level of success.

And the Twista kinda wicked when I spit it now
Twista has a fast and impressive rap style when he performs.

I be choppin up cheddar with Kanye
He collaborates with Kanye West and earns a lot of money together.

Chop a little cheddar up with Jay
He shares and divides a portion of his wealth with Jay-Z.

Chop it up with the O-to-the-Kizay
He splits the money and has a conversation with OK (an abbreviation for someone's name).

Poppin big tags with the flow and the dough, we get bi-zay!
They remove the tags from expensive purchases and live a fast-paced lifestyle with both their rap skills and wealth.

My throwback game is whiffle wicked
His style of wearing retro or vintage clothing is exceptionally impressive.

Saint Patties day, green pinstripe, number twenty Mark Spitz'n
On Saint Patrick's Day, he wears a green pinstripe outfit like the uniform of Olympic swimmer Mark Spitz, who wore the number twenty.

Jersey ooh-wee with the matchin Nu*Wear fitted
He wears a sports jersey and a matching Nu*Wear hat, showcasing his fashion sense.

White boys say my style is bitchin'
White individuals admire and appreciate his fashion sense and style.

Keepin' coke in the kitchen
He hides drugs (cocaine) in the kitchen area of his house.

Keep a glock that will shock and bring the rest
He carries a powerful gun (Glock) that can cause fear and intimidate others.

tucked underneath my Michelin S
He hides the gun underneath the insole or sole of his Michelin brand shoe.

I, travellin', handlin' with a forty-five cannon
He travels and moves around while carrying a .45 caliber gun.

It's tucked in my Marc Buchanan
He conceals the gun in his clothing made by Marc Buchanan, a fashion designer.

Extra clips and shells in the lambskin
He carries additional ammo and bullets in the lining of a lambskin jacket.

Two deep by Pelle Pelle
He is accompanied by someone else, both wearing Pelle Pelle clothing.

Westside how they felly fell
People from the Westside of the city appreciate and understand his lifestyle and behavior.

More G's on me, than a late 80's Gucci leather
He has more money (G's, slang for thousand-dollar bills) on him than the expensive Gucci leather jackets from the late 1980s.

Worn by the great Rakim himself
Even the renowned hip-hop artist Rakim wore those jackets.

Stitch my Dapper Dan oh man with the gun in hand
His clothing is customized and tailored by famous designer Dapper Dan, while he carries a gun.

I leave your blood squirting
He threatens to cause harm and make someone bleed.

No offense, I'll put your face on the chest of a sweatshirt drawn by Shirt Kings
He suggests that he would harm someone to the extent of having their face depicted on a sweatshirt, created by the urban fashion company Shirt Kings.

I been fucking, a hustle, married to a racket
He has been engaging in illegal activities and hustling, which he considers a committed and constant relationship.

Since the first Air Jordan's and Starter jackets
He has been involved in illegal activities since the popularity of Air Jordan sneakers and Starter jackets.

I slept with a package, under mattress
He used to hide drugs (package) under his mattress while sleeping.

I carry guns heavy speakeasy, slight with the fight words
He carries heavy firearms and is both well-prepared for violent encounters and skilled at using verbal confrontations to his advantage.

I'll put somethin' hot through your motherfuckin' iceberg
He threatens to shoot someone and penetrate their defenses (iceberg) with a hot bullet.

Got a project chica, named Rica
He is involved with a woman from the projects named Rica.

She keep a purse full of dro' reefer
She carries a purse filled with marijuana.

Small, pinkies like that
Her pinky fingers are small and delicate.

Talk 'til the paper fat
She talks until she receives a large sum of money.

I rock somethin', roll chief Sacks like Daddy Fat!
He wears fashionable clothing, smokes marijuana, and emulates Daddy Fat (a reference to rapper Fat Pat).

Pop tires in reverse, you'll be needin' a nurse
He can damage the tires of a car by driving in reverse, leaving the driver in need of medical attention.

Leave you layin on your back in a Cadillac hearse
He threatens to cause harm to someone and leave them lying on their back in a Cadillac hearse (a car used for funeral processions).

Now your momma in all black with a matchin' purse
As a result of his actions, the person's mother would be dressed in black for mourning and carry a matching purse.

I know you want to blow up, but a funeral hurts
The person desires success and popularity, but the death and funeral of a loved one are painful experiences.

What's worse, you can hit the mall and ball 'til you fall
Despite enjoying a luxurious lifestyle and shopping excessively, there is still something worse that can happen.

Have to make a collect call, but your cell cut off
The negative consequence is when the person has to make a phone call through collect call service because their cell phone service has been disconnected due to unpaid bills.

Trot to the mailbox thinkin' a check but the mail's run short
The person eagerly goes to the mailbox expecting to receive a check, but it turns out that the expected amount of money is missing.

No more MD, DD, LD
There will be no more movie dates, dinner dates, or lunch dates due to their financial situation.

That means movie date, dinner date, lunch date, help me please
Those terms (MD, DD, LD) signify going out on various types of dates, but the person is now asking for financial assistance.

My sheets is gone
The money or wealth they had is now gone.

Long bread to the short bread, word is bond
From having a large amount of money, they now only have a small amount left.

Meticulously pimpously serve the song
They meticulously and confidently present and deliver the song, showcasing their prowess.

Act a damn donkey
They behave wildly and foolishly, like a donkey.

Like the pilgrims when they popped a tag on the Indians home
They act as obnoxious and disrespectful as the pilgrims who claimed ownership of Native Americans' land by unwarranted tagging.

Drop top rag-o with the weed gone
They drive a convertible car with the top down while smoking marijuana.

Chillin', bags in the trunk full of FEO Schwartz for the chill'uns
They relax with shopping bags in the trunk of the car, filled with gifts from the high-end toy store FAO Schwarz for children.

Spent a few shillings
They have spent a considerable sum of money.

Sip a few chickens, lick a few kittens, just kiddin'
They have consumed various alcoholic beverages, flirted with attractive women, and are only joking about their actions.

A fresh bowl of milk is in the fridge and
There is a fresh, expensive item (symbolized by milk) waiting for them in the refrigerator.

Can you pop the tags on the honeycombs
They can remove the tags from expensive items and enjoy their purchases.

Or are you actin' mad 'cause the money done
They question if others are jealous or upset because their money has run out.

Slowed, down, just a little bit
Their financial situation has deteriorated, and they need to slow down their spending.

Dipped, poked out, did some shull-bit
They made quick decisions and engaged in excessive spending without considering the implications.

Actin' like a pitfall bull-pit
They are behaving recklessly and foolishly, like a pit bull terrier trapped in a pitfall.

Dead game is the pul-pit
Their extravagant lifestyle and financial struggles have become the subject of their conversations and discussions.

Leave a motherpumper with his John Doe toe tag clipped
They threaten to harm and leave someone dead, resulting in a toe tag being attached to their body as an identifier.

Imperial classic, a lyrical thrashin'
They possess an exceptional and timeless style and deliver a rap performance filled with powerful and impressive lyrics.

A miracle happenin
Their success and achievements are seen as extraordinary and seemingly impossible.

Jay-Z, Killer Mike and Big Boi rappin' and rhymin' and smabbin'
Jay-Z, Killer Mike, and Big Boi are showcasing their skills and talents in rap music with a combination of rhyming and aggressive delivery.

Pop that tag on some of this game
They encourage others to embrace and indulge in the lifestyle and knowledge they possess.

Holla-tic, swallow and keep the change
They want others to listen and learn from them, accepting the whole package of wisdom and experiences they offer.

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