Cruisin'
Jay Z & The Notorious B.I.G. Lyrics

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I'm on a yacht and I'm cooling
Nigga's know what I'm doing
Look ma you can't stop me
I said it's a close case he ain't got no face
Assuming you knowing the rules
That's a bold statement I don't do no waiting
Laying back playing it cool
Hoes taking coming with more fake and

I fill them like making a pool
16 like he going to school
Saying she's yours but I got her to drool
I'm in his head he a bird so he flocking
Getting cold on the block
Not writing to Santa but filling her stocking
I'm a get up so high I see it and I just wanna cop it shopping
Said he got bread but ain't making deposits
I know where he's at cause I showed him his options
Woah
I'm getting busy with all that smoke my nigga just rolled
I got her bending it over
Tell me the color I'm choosing the Rover
Nig-Niggas really mad cause they know that it's over
Coming in closer keeping it clean strapped with the roller
That nigga's a baby pushing the stroller
He think it's a dream so that nigga just froze
Seen that nigga get shot his head pop back and the dandruff fell like snow
I'm moving fast pushing the whip so I'm always on go
You nigga's can't stop me I'm in my moment
So I ain't never gone slow
I'm on a yacht and I'm cooling
Nigga's know what I'm doing
If I get a shot then I'm shooting
Nigga's know how I'm grooving
Trying to touch on my body
Look ma you can't stop me
I'm getting groovy with the whole posy
I done broke the chain you ain't got me
I'm on a yacht and I'm cooling
Nigga's know what I'm doing
If I get a shot then I'm shooting
Nigga's know how I'm grooving
Trying to touch on my body
Look ma you can't stop me
I'm getting groovy with the whole posy
I done broke the chain you ain't got me
Look nigga I'm ice cold and I'm hot
I'm a big boat and you not
And it's my time no watch
And I'm groovin' on a yacht
Y'all so so and I know so no games no yoyo's
Hating on me is a no no I'm on go go no stop
When the beat drop I go Michael give me one shot I'm a pop
I go psycho on the mic tho when my mind blown
Puff a cyclone in a blindfold gotta a nice flow
I'm a tide roll with a nice glow like fine gold
And I'm lit lit like a night show I'm cruising nigga
Tell me what the fuck is you doing nigga
If you ain't out here improving nigga
I'm making money making movements bigger
If you a fraud I can't be grooving with ya
Let me paint the picture big waves is the plan
And I'm surfin' now no sand
If you miss me but you diss me then think back on yo chance
You can catch me if we land
Killuh yp and Victrell I Am
I'm on a yacht and I'm cooling
Nigga's know what I'm doing
If I get a shot then I'm shooting
Nigga's know how I'm grooving
Trynna touch on my body
Look ma you can't stop me
I'm getting groovy with the whole posy
I done broke the chain you ain't got me
I'm on a yacht and I'm cooling
Nigga's know what I'm doing
If I get a shot then I'm shooting
Nigga's know how I'm grooving
Trynna touch on my body
Look ma you can't stop me
I'm getting groovy with the whole posy
I done broke the chain you ain't got me
Hate it or not
We on a yacht yacht yacht

We cruising nigga
If you a fraud we can't be groovin' wit ya

Overall Meaning

The song “Cruisin” is a collaboration between Jay Z and The Notorious B.I.G. in which they both showcase their rap skills. The lyrics are about living the high life on a yacht while flaunting their wealth and success. They express their confidence that no one can stop them, making bold statements about their status and power. They also mention their disdain for those who try to bring them down or stunt their success.

Throughout the song, Jay Z and The Notorious B.I.G. drop many references to their material possessions and their dominance over others. They boast about having hoes at their disposal and being able to make anyone drool. They also reference seeing a person get shot and the graphic imagery of their head popping back.

Overall, the song is a celebration of their rise to fame and the luxury lifestyle they can now afford. It is a classic example of the braggadocious style of rap that emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm on a yacht and I'm cooling
I am relaxing on a luxury yacht.

Nigga's know what I'm doing
People are aware of my activities.

If I get a shot then I'm shooting
I will capitalize on any opportunity given to me.

Nigga's know how I'm grooving
People are accustomed to how I move and act.

Trynna touch on my body
People are attempting to make physical contact with me.

Look ma you can't stop me
No one can hinder my success.

I'm getting groovy with the whole posy
I am enjoying the company and energy of my collective.

I done broke the chain you ain't got me
I have escaped any constraints placed upon me by others.

Y'all so so and I know so no games no yoyo's
Others are average while I am sure of my skills and not playing games.

I'm on go go no stop
I am continuously moving forward with no hindrance.

When the beat drop I go Michael give me one shot I'm a pop
When the music starts playing, I will capitalize on the chance to perform and amaze everyone.

I'm a tide roll with a nice glow like fine gold
I am smooth and shining like precious metal.

And I'm lit lit like a night show I'm cruising nigga
I am on fire and shining bright while cruising.

If you a fraud I can't be grooving with ya
I cannot associate myself with fake people who are not genuine.

Let me paint the picture big waves is the plan
My goal is to make a big impact and create a stir.

We on a yacht yacht yacht We cruising nigga
I am on a yacht and enjoying myself to the fullest with my people.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Loviticus Miller, Patrice Burnley

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