Jo Jo
JoJo Lyrics


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Wooo! There's gonna be a lot of punchin' in this motherfucker
Y'all better be swift with that punch button Jack
Biggie, Biggie

I know how it feel to wake up fucked up
Pockets broke as hell, another rock to sell
People look at you like youse the user
Selling drugs to all the losers, mad buddha abuser
But they don't know about your stress-filled day
Baby on the way mad bills to pay
That's why you drink Tanqueray, so you can reminisce
and wish, you wasn't livin so devilish, shit
I remember I was just like you
Smokin' blunts with my crew, flippin over 62's
'Cause G-E-D, wasn't B-I-G
I had to get P-A-I-D, that's why my moms hate me
She was forced to kick me out, no doubt
Then I figured out licks went for twenty down South
Packed up my tools for my raw power move
Glock 19 for casket and flower moves
For chumps tryin' to stop my flow
And what they don't know will show on the autopsy
Went to see Papi, to cop me a brick
Asked for some consignment, he wasn't tryin' to hear it
Smoking mad Newports 'cause I'm due in court
For an assault, that I caught, in Bridgeport, New York
Catch me if you can like the Gingerbread Man
You better have your gat in hand, 'cause man

Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you
How I run the streets, I really wanna show you
How I'm clockin' G's, I really wanna show you
Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you

I had the master plan
I'm in the Caravan on my way to Maryland
With my man Two-TECs to take over this projects
They call him Two-TECs, he tote two TECs
And when he start to bust he like to ask, "Who's next?"
I got my honey on the Amtrak
With the crack in the crack of her ass
Two pounds of hash in the stash
I wait for hon' to make some quick cash
I told her she could be Lieutenant, bitch got gassed
At last, I'm literally loungin' black
Sittin' back, countin' double digit thousand stacks
Had to re-up, see what's up with my peeps
Toyota Deal-a-Thon had it cheap on the Jeeps
See who got smoked, what rumors was spread
Last I heard I was dead with six to the head
Then I got the phone call, it couldn't hit me harder
We got infiltrated, like Nino at the Carter
Heard TEC got murdered in a town I never heard of
By some bitch named Alberta over nickel-plated burners
And my bitch swear to God she won't snitch
I told her when she hit the bricks I'll make the hooker rich
Conspiracy, she'll be home in three
Until then I looks out for the whole family
A true G, that's me, blowing like a bubble
In the everyday struggle

Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you
How I run the streets, I really wanna show you
How I'm clockin' G's, I really wanna show you
Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you

I'm seeing body after body and our mayor Guiliani
Ain't tryin' to see no black man turn to John Gotti
Guns and diamonds
Bitches put they tongues where the sun ain't shinin'
Take ki's 'til they spot us, snakes flee with consignment
This kid he got his crib rated, police found grams
They locked up, his whole fam, moms, sister, his old man
Nigga bailed his moms out, then he told on his man
Now they home, actin' like nuttin' wrong, hustlin' again
He tried to be the next Frank White, and Escobar
Pickin' up coke, a fiend holds it in a separate car
Cooks it up 'til it's bright white, cut it tight right
Then he slings it to the fiends, lookin' like Fright Night
Coppin' the motorbikes, the scooters, countin' dough on computers
High technology dealers, to the users and losers
Half-leg DiDi, try to swap drug for TV's
Stores run out of baking soda from BK to QB
My niggaz die for the cause, .45 on the drawer
City laws made by Big, Nas and Biggie Smalls
Bitches, holdin' my weight in they titties and bras
My bitches out of state get busy while they pushin' my cars
Callin' me up, callin' me baller, call for they cut
Pretty hoes bring me my cash, swallow all of this nut
Seats on the Bent' say 'Nasty'
Push the dash for the stash box is where the cash be, watchin' for task force
'Cause I know they comin' but I'm reachin' my goal
Fuck bummin', I'm makin' sure I leave this whole game wit somethin'
Crib in West Palms for my dime, crib for my moms
Ridiculous, you lookin' at the next Nicholas Barnes, baby

Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you
How I run the streets, I really wanna show you
How I'm clockin' G's, I really wanna show you
Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you

Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you
How I run the streets, I really wanna show you
How I'm clockin' G's, I really wanna show you
Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you

Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you
How I run the streets, I really wanna show you




How I'm clockin' G's, I really wanna show you
Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you

Overall Meaning

The song "Jo Jo" by Notorious B.I.G. and JoJo Hailey is a tale of the hustler lifestyle and the challenges that come with it. The lyrics vividly illustrate the hardships of selling drugs and the danger that comes with it. The main character, likely based on the rapper himself, wakes up to the reality of being broke and having bills to pay. He turns to selling drugs and becomes overwhelmed with stress and the constant threat of violence. The song also touches on the theme of loyalty among friends and associates, as evidenced by the lines about the singer's friend Two-TECs and his girlfriend.


The lyrics are full of metaphors and references to street culture. The song portrays a world of violence, betrayal, and drug use, but also highlights the resilience of those who have no choice but to survive in this environment. Despite the bleakness of the story, the track is also an expression of pride in one's ability to overcome difficult circumstances and succeed against all odds.


Line by Line Meaning

Wooo! There's gonna be a lot of punchin' in this motherfucker
This song is going to be intense and full of energy


Y'all better be swift with that punch button Jack
Be ready to take action and respond quickly


I know how it feel to wake up fucked up
I understand the struggle of starting the day in a difficult situation


Pockets broke as hell, another rock to sell
Being financially broke and resorting to selling drugs for money


People look at you like youse the user
Others judge and view you as a drug addict


Selling drugs to all the losers, mad buddha abuser
Engaged in selling drugs to those who are addicted and using substances heavily


But they don't know about your stress-filled day
Others are unaware of the stress and difficulties you face daily


Baby on the way mad bills to pay
With a baby on the way and a lot of bills to pay


That's why you drink Tanqueray, so you can reminisce
To escape from reality and remember better times, you drink Tanqueray


and wish, you wasn't livin so devilish, shit
You wish you weren't living such a troubled and challenging life


I remember I was just like you
I can relate to your struggles and hardships


Smokin' blunts with my crew, flippin over 62's
Spending time with my friends, smoking marijuana and enjoying life


'Cause G-E-D, wasn't B-I-G
Having a General Education Diploma wasn't enough, I needed more success


I had to get P-A-I-D, that's why my moms hate me
I had to find a way to make money, which caused tension with my mother


She was forced to kick me out, no doubt
Due to the circumstances, my mother had no choice but to kick me out of the house


Then I figured out licks went for twenty down South
I realized that there were profitable opportunities down South to make money


Packed up my tools for my raw power move
Prepared myself and gathered my resources for a bold and impactful decision


Glock 19 for casket and flower moves
Carrying a Glock 19 for self-defense and dangerous situations


For chumps tryin' to stop my flow
For anyone attempting to hinder or disrupt my progress and success


And what they don't know will show on the autopsy
The consequences and truths that others are unaware of will be revealed eventually


Went to see Papi, to cop me a brick
Visited a drug dealer to buy bricks of drugs


Asked for some consignment, he wasn't tryin' to hear it
Requested a consignment from the dealer, but he refused


Smoking mad Newports 'cause I'm due in court
Smoking a lot of Newports cigarettes because I have a court appearance


For an assault, that I caught, in Bridgeport, New York
Facing legal charges for an assault that occurred in Bridgeport, New York


Catch me if you can like the Gingerbread Man
Try to catch me if you're able, just like the Gingerbread Man


You better have your gat in hand, 'cause man
You should be armed with a firearm, because things can get dangerous


I had the master plan
I had a well-thought-out and strategic plan


I'm in the Caravan on my way to Maryland
I'm traveling in a Caravan to Maryland


With my man Two-TECs to take over this projects
With my partner Two-TECs, we aim to dominate these housing projects


They call him Two-TECs, he tote two TECs
He is called Two-TECs because he carries two TEC-9 guns


And when he start to bust he like to ask, 'Who's next?'
When he starts shooting, he taunts his enemies by asking, 'Who's next?'


I got my honey on the Amtrak
My girlfriend is traveling on the Amtrak train


With the crack in the crack of her ass
She is hiding crack cocaine in her anal cavity


Two pounds of hash in the stash
I have stored two pounds of hashish


I wait for hon' to make some quick cash
I'm waiting for my girlfriend to earn money quickly


I told her she could be Lieutenant, bitch got gassed
I promised her a higher rank and she became overly excited


At last, I'm literally loungin' black
Finally, I am relaxed and comfortable in a black neighborhood


Sittin' back, countin' double digit thousand stacks
Relaxing and counting large sums of money, reaching thousands


Had to re-up, see what's up with my peeps
Had to restock on drugs and check up on my friends


Toyota Deal-a-Thon had it cheap on the Jeeps
There was a discount on Jeeps at the Toyota Deal-a-Thon


See who got smoked, what rumors was spread
Investigate who got killed and the spread of rumors


Last I heard I was dead with six to the head
The latest rumor was that I was killed with six gunshot wounds to the head


Then I got the phone call, it couldn't hit me harder
Received a phone call that delivered devastating news


We got infiltrated, like Nino at the Carter
Our group was exposed and infiltrated, similar to Nino Brown in the movie 'New Jack City'


Heard TEC got murdered in a town I never heard of
Learned that TEC, a member of the group, was killed in an unfamiliar town


By some bitch named Alberta over nickel-plated burners
TEC was killed by a woman named Alberta using guns with nickel-plated barrels


And my bitch swear to God she won't snitch
My girlfriend promises she won't cooperate with the police


I told her when she hit the bricks I'll make the hooker rich
I assured her that when she is released from prison, I will provide her with wealth and financial security


Conspiracy, she'll be home in three
Charged with conspiracy, she will be released from prison in three years


Until then I looks out for the whole family
During that time, I will take care of and protect the entire family


A true G, that's me, blowing like a bubble
I am a genuine gangster, and my success is expanding rapidly like a bubble


In the everyday struggle
In the daily fight and challenges of life


I'm seeing body after body and our mayor Guiliani
I witness numerous deaths and chaos, while our mayor, Guiliani, does nothing


Ain't tryin' to see no black man turn to John Gotti
The mayor doesn't want to witness the rise of a powerful black criminal figure like John Gotti


Guns and diamonds
The use of firearms and jewelry to symbolize power and wealth


Bitches put they tongues where the sun ain't shinin'
Women engage in explicit and unconventional sexual acts


Take ki's 'til they spot us, snakes flee with consignment
Steal kilos of drugs until they notice us, and then drug dealers escape with stolen goods


This kid he got his crib rated, police found grams
A young person had their house raided by the police, who discovered drugs


They locked up, his whole fam, moms, sister, his old man
The entire family, including his parents and sister, got arrested and incarcerated


Nigga bailed his moms out, then he told on his man
He paid bail to release his mother from jail, but then he cooperated and informed on his accomplice


Now they home, actin' like nuttin' wrong, hustlin' again
Now that they are released from prison, they act as if nothing is wrong and continue their criminal activities


He tried to be the next Frank White, and Escobar
He aspired to become a powerful and influential figure in the criminal world, like Frank White and Pablo Escobar


Pickin' up coke, a fiend holds it in a separate car
Dealing and distributing cocaine, with a drug addict holding it in a different car to avoid suspicion


Cooks it up 'til it's bright white, cut it tight right
Preparing the cocaine until it reaches a pure and potent form, then cutting it precisely


Then he slings it to the fiends, lookin' like Fright Night
He sells the cocaine to addicted individuals, and their appearance becomes unsettling and frightening


Coppin' the motorbikes, the scooters, countin' dough on computers
Buying motorcycles and scooters, while counting money using computers


High technology dealers, to the users and losers
Engaged in advanced and sophisticated drug dealing methods, catering to both regular users and those trapped in addiction


Half-leg DiDi, try to swap drug for TV's
A woman named DiDi, who has a prosthetic leg, attempts to exchange drugs for televisions


Stores run out of baking soda from BK to QB
The demand for baking soda, used in the production of crack cocaine, is so high that stores in Brooklyn (BK) and Queens (QB) run out of stock


My niggaz die for the cause, .45 on the drawer
My friends are willing to sacrifice their lives for the mission, keeping a .45 gun close by


City laws made by Big, Nas and Biggie Smalls
Influential figures like Big, Nas, and Biggie Smalls play a role in creating and shaping city laws and culture


Bitches, holdin' my weight in they titties and bras
Women are concealing and carrying my illegal substances and money in their bras


My bitches out of state get busy while they pushin' my cars
My girlfriends who are in different states are engaging in criminal activities while driving my cars


Callin' me up, callin' me baller, call for they cut
They contact me, calling me a baller and asking for their share of the profits


Pretty hoes bring me my cash, swallow all of this nut
Attractive women bring me money, and they also perform sexual acts for me


Seats on the Bent' say 'Nasty'
The seats inside my Bentley are labeled as 'Nasty'


Push the dash for the stash box is where the cash be, watchin' for task force
Pressing the dashboard to access the hidden compartment where the cash is stored, being cautious of the task force


'Cause I know they comin' but I'm reachin' my goal
Knowing that law enforcement is pursuing me, but I'm still striving to achieve my objective


Fuck bummin', I'm makin' sure I leave this whole game wit somethin'
Rejecting a life of poverty, I'm determined to exit the criminal world with significant wealth and success


Crib in West Palms for my dime, crib for my moms
Having a luxurious home in West Palms for my girlfriend, and another home for my mother


Ridiculous, you lookin' at the next Nicholas Barnes, baby
Unbelievably successful, you're witnessing the next influential figure in the criminal world, comparable to Nicholas Barnes


Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you
Join me and experience firsthand what my life is like


How I run the streets, I really wanna show you
I want to demonstrate and reveal how I dominate the streets


How I'm clockin' G's, I really wanna show you
I want to display how I am making a significant amount of money


Come and roll with me, I really wanna show you
Join me and experience firsthand what my life is like




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALAN ROY SCOTT, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, DONALD DEGRATE, ED FOX

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