Anthem
LIL NOTORIOUS Lyrics

Niggas uh, bitches ha uh
Gendered call and response, establishing the song's playful attitude towards sex and hip-hop culture

Grab your dick if you love hip-hop
Invitation to male listeners to engage with the song's raw, aggressive energy

Rub your titties if you love Big Poppa
Invitation to female listeners to engage with the song's celebration of sexual excess and luxury

Gotcha, open off the words I say because
Acknowledgment of the artist's power and charisma to capture listeners' attention

"This type of shit it happens everyday"
Acknowledgment of the harsh, violent realities of life in the hood

Now who smoke more blunts than a little bit?
Challenge to rival rappers, boasting of the artist's own drug use and excess

What are you a idiot?
Insult towards rival rappers, fueling the artist's own sense of superiority

Listen to the lyrics I spit like M1's
Comparison of the artist's lyrical prowess to powerful machine guns

Got mad guns up in the cabin
Boastful claim of the artist's readiness to defend himself and his crew

'Cause Cease ain't the one for the dibbin' and dabbin' shit
Acknowledgment of a member of the artist's crew who is less inclined to engage in criminal activity

I make it happen, you got your ass caught
Boastful claim of the artist's power to execute criminal activity successfully

All you saw was fire, from the Honda Passport
Graphic description of a violent encounter, emphasizing the artist's willingness to use deadly force

Or the M.P., what if you see, then I miss ya
Threat to rival rappers and others who might pose a threat to the artist, linked to the song's gun culture

I blow up spots like little sisters
Boastful claim of the artist's power to cause disruption and chaos

G'wan grit ya teeth, g'wan bite ya nails to the cuticles
Challenge to rival rappers and others to keep up with the artist's intense, aggressive energy

Like Murray, my killings, be the most beautiful
Boastful claim of the artist's aesthetic sense, even in acts of violence

Junior M.A.F.I.A. click, thick like Luke dancers
Celebration of the artist's crew and their close bonds, inspired by the Luke dancers in hip-hop videos

Niggas grab your gats, bitches take a glance at
Direct appeal to listeners' sense of excitement and adventure, encouraging them to align with the artist's persona

The little one, pullin over in the Land Rover
Boastful claim of the artist's wealth and luxury lifestyle

Playin' Big Willie style with a chauffeur, yaknahmean?
Boastful claim of the artist's status as a successful, wealthy rapper

Stack the green, read all between the lines
Directive to listeners to focus on the artist's wealth and power, and the hidden meanings in his lyrics

A nigga act up, makes the bastard hard to find
Threat to rival rappers and others who might cross the artist, emphasizing his willingness to use violence to defend himself

(How ya livin' Biggie Smalls?) I'm surrounded by criminals
Question and answer format, emphasizing the artist's lifestyle and persona as a gangster rapper

Heavy rollers even the sheisty individuals
Acknowledgment of the artist's criminal associates, emphasizing his status as a dangerous and feared figure

Smokin' skunk and mad Phillies
Boasting of the artist's drug use and love of cheap cigars

Beatin' down Billy Badasses, cracks in stacks and masses
Boastful claim of the artist's power to intimidate and dominate other gangsters

If robbery's a class, bet I pass it
Boastful claim of the artist's success and skill in criminal activity

Shit get drastic, I'm buryin' ya bastards
Threat to rival gangsters and any others who might oppose the artist

Big Poppa never softenin'
Claim that the artist is always hard and tough, never giving in or compromising

Take you to the church, rob the preacher for the offerin'
Graphic imagery of the artist's willingness to commit violent crimes

Leave the fucker coughin' up blood, and his pockets like rabbit ears
Graphic description of the artist's violent acts, emphasizing their brutality

Covered the wife, Kleenex for the kid's tears
Boastful claim of the artist's willingness to show no mercy, even to innocent victims

Versace wear, Moschino on my bitches
Boastful claim of the artist's expensive fashion sense, and his ability to attract beautiful women

She whippin' my ride, countin' my one's, thinkin' I'm richest
Boastful claim of the artist's wealth and success, and his ability to attract beautiful women who want to profit from it

Just the way players play, all day everyday
Celebration of the artist's lifestyle, and his success in the world of hip-hop and gangster culture

I don't know what else to say
Acknowledgment of the artist's own overwhelming power and charisma

I've been robbin' niggas since Run and them was singin' "Here We Go"
Boastful claim of the artist's long history of criminal activity, dating back to the early days of hip-hop

Snatchin' ropes at the Roxie homeboy you didn't know my flow,
Boastful claim of the artist's ability to commit crimes and escape detection, linked to his lyrical prowess

Detrimental to your health
Direct threat to rival rappers and others who might pose a threat to the artist

Usually roll for self, I have son ridin' shotgun
Description of the artist's typical mode of operation, with an added detail about his relationship with his son

My mind's my nine, my pen's my Mac-10
Comparison of the artist's criminal skills with his skills as a rapper and lyricist

My target, all you wack niggas who started rappin'
Direct insult and challenge to rival rappers who are not as skilled or successful as the artist

Junior M.A.F.I.A. steelo, niggas know the half
Celebration of the artist's crew and their reputation, emphasizing their loyalty and toughness

Caviar for breakfast, champagne bubble baths
Boastful claim of the artist's wealth and luxurious lifestyle

Runnin' up in pretty bitches constantly
Boastful claim of the artist's sexual conquests, linked to his wealth and power

The Smalls bitch, who the fuck it was supposed to be?
Boastful claim of the artist's supremacy in the world of hip-hop, emphasizing his power and influence

I used to pack Macs in Cadillacs
Description of the artist's past involvement in criminal activities

Now I pimp gats in the Ac's, watch my niggas backs
Description of the artist's current role as a successful rapper and leader of a loyal crew

Nines in the stores, glocks in the bags
Boastful claim of the artist's readiness to engage in violent acts at any time

Maxin' mini-markets, gettin' money with the Arabs
Boastful claim of the artist's ability to profit from criminal activity, linked to his success in the world of hip-hop

No question, confession, yes it's the lyrical
Boastful claim of the artist's skills as a rapper and lyricist

Bitches squeeze your tits, niggas grab your genitals
Invitation to listeners to engage with the song's sexualized and aggressive energy

Proteins and minerals, excluse subliminals
Boastful claim of the artist's lyrical skills, linked to his physical and intellectual prowess

Big Momma shoots the game to all you Willies and criminals
Acknowledgment of the artist's power to spread his message and influence to other gangsters and criminals

I kick the reali' with my peeps all day
Description of the artist's commitment to his crew and his lifestyle

325's roll by with the windows down halfway
Description of the artist's luxurious lifestyle, including his expensive cars

D-K-N-Y, oh my, I'm jiggy
Boastful claim of the artist's fashionable clothing and style, emphasizing his wealth and power

It's all about the Smalls and my fuckin'' nigga Biggie
Celebration of the artist's own success, and his close relationship with fellow rapper Biggie Smalls

Bitches love the way I bust a rhyme
Boastful claim of the artist's sexual attractiveness to women, linked to his success as a rapper

'Cause they all in line screamin' one more time
Acknowledgment of the artist's popularity and influence, and his ability to control and excite his audience

Niggas, grab your dicks if you love hip-hop
Final invitation to listeners to engage with the song's raw, aggressive energy

Bitches rub-a-dub in the back of the club, straight up
Final expression of the song's sexualized and aggressive energy, closing the loop on the song's thematic elements