Lil' Flip's career was launched when he released his first album "The Leprechaun". The album quickly gained national attention and spawned the hit single "I Can Do That". The album sold over 100,000 copies regionally and gained attention from Def Jam South, A & R, and well-known Houston rapper Scarface. He was briefly signed to Def Jam, but abruptly left the label a few years later after concerns about his financial earnings. He soon signed to Loud Records and began recording his first national debut album.
While recording his album, he was apparently shot by unknown assailants in a drive-by shooting. He survived the attack and pressed on to finish the album. At the age of 20, Lil' Flip released his sophomore album "Undaground Legend", his first nationally released album, which included the hit single "The Way We Ball" and a remix to his hit "I Can Do That". The album reached platinum status even though it didn't get much promotion from Loud Records.
Lil' Flip recorded his third album "U Gotta Feel Me" on Sony Records. This album was more commercial and featured Ludacris, Three 6 Mafia, and others. The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #3 on the Hip-Hop/R&B charts. It quickly became a crossover success with the Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 single "Game Over". The single used the Namco Pac-Man beat and the video showed Lil' Flip getting a tattoo while rapping to the single. The single reached #1 on the hip-hop charts. His follow-up single, the lover's anthem "Sunshine" featuring Lea, became the second hit single on Lil' Flip's album and went to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It gained numerous requests on MTV 2 and BET. The album was certified double platinum.
Lil' Flip is known for his unique screwed style of freestyling (a form of slowed down rap technique) and for always releasing double disc CDs whenever he releases an album. He credits all of his success to the late DJ Screw and has tattooed DJ Screw's name on his arms. Lil' Flip has been credited for his lyrics by Three 6 Mafia, David Banner, Fam-Lay, Young Buck, UGK, Ludacris, among others. He has announced himself as the "King of The South" and the "Freestyle King".
Game Over
Lil' Flip Lyrics
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Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip
Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip (game over)
Ah shit, y'all done fucked up
And let me in this bitch
I'm just your average hood nigga
With dreams of gettin' rich (but you don't hear me)
You might fuck around and think
I signed a football deal (but you don't hear me)
I take 15 minutes to drop a track (yeah)
I take half a minute to load my gats (but you don't hear me)
I make em bounce all across the globe
I'm a pimp, I got your ho
Takin' off her clothes (but you don't hear me)
A franchise like a Houston Rocket (Houston Rocket)
Every eight months is
When I usually drop it (but you don't hear me)
I got the streets on lock, I like my beats with knock
You know my heat stay cocked, nigga
(Now who they want?)
Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip
(Game over) Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip (now who they want?)
Look, I'm a Cristal nigga and you a red-winer
You just an opening act
But I'm the headliner (But you don't hear me)
I'm about to ship 3 mil off top
You got your deal off your man
I got my deal off props (But you don't hear me)
I'm "Connected" like Dub and Mack 10
With Ice Cubes in my watch
And Dubs on the black Benz (But you don't hear me)
I'm getting paid 'cause I do all the work
It's rainy days if we don't move
All our work, we go berzerk (But you don't hear me)
I'm on the block fam, in the cream drop Lam
Most of y'all cats with deals, y'all ain't hot man (But you don't hear me)
I'm 'bout to do it again, you 'bout to lose it again
It's show and tell motherfucker, I'm a prove it again
(Now who they want?)
Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip
(Game over) Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip (now who they want?)
The game over, cause shit about to change over
It's 'bout time cause hip-hop
Need a make over (But you don't hear me)
If most producers want to charge too much
But around my way that's how
You get fucked up (But you don't hear me)
You might think we all beats and rhymes
But way before this rap shit, nigga
The streets was mine (But you don't hear me)
I got that hot shit, that "Thug Life" 'Pac shit
That get hot shit, that B.I.G. "Ready to Die" shit
(Now who they want?)
Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip
(Game over) Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip (now who they want?)
In Lil' Flip's song "Game Over," he asserts his status as a successful rapper who deserves recognition and respect from the music industry. His lyrics boast of his wealth and fame, claiming that his mansion is so large it could be mistaken for a football field, and he can drop a track in just fifteen minutes. Flip also boasts of his ability to command the streets and his fans, referring to himself as a pimp who can make women strip with ease. He also takes a dig at other rappers who may have deals but are not hot in the industry, indicating that he is the one to watch.
The choruses of "Game Over" repeat the phrase "flip, flip, flip" with a voiceover announcing "game over," signifying that Flip is defeating all other rappers and taking over the rap game. Through his rhymes, he declares that the industry is in need of a makeover, and only he has the talent and connections to make it happen. Overall, Lil' Flip's "Game Over" is a bold call to recognition, declaring that he has earned his spot as a success story in the rap industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Game over
It's a wrap, the end, no more, everything is done.
Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip
Self-reference to the artist Lil' Flip.
(game over)
Reinforcement of the idea that the game is over.
Ah shit, y'all done fucked up
Oops, you messed up badly by letting Lil' Flip in the game.
And let me in this bitch
Lil' Flip has now entered the game or the rap industry.
I'm just your average hood nigga
Lil' Flip is portraying himself as an ordinary person from the hood.
With dreams of gettin' rich (but you don't hear me)
Despite his humble beginnings, Lil' Flip has big aspirations to become wealthy, but not everyone is paying attention to him.
My crib big like a football field
Lil' Flip lives in a spacious and luxurious home comparable in size to a football field.
You might fuck around and think I signed a football deal (but you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip's home is so large that it could be mistaken for the home of a professional football player, but again not everyone is acknowledging him.
I take 15 minutes to drop a track (yeah)
It only takes Lil' Flip a short amount of time to produce a song or rap over a beat, a testament to his talent and skill.
I take half a minute to load my gats (but you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip is also quick to arm himself with guns, but not all people are listening to him.
I make em bounce all across the globe
Lil' Flip's music has a wide reach and can be enjoyed by people all over the world.
I'm a pimp, I got your ho
Lil' Flip is telling you he's a pimp, and he has your girlfriend or wife.
Takin' off her clothes (but you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip has the power to make women take off their clothes, but not everyone is paying attention to him.
A franchise like a Houston Rocket (Houston Rocket)
Lil' Flip's career is comparable to that of the Houston Rockets basketball team, with his success and popularity.
Every eight months is when I usually drop it (but you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip typically releases new music every eight months, but some people are not listening to or acknowledging him.
I got the streets on lock, I like my beats with knock
Lil' Flip has the streets on lock, meaning he has the support of his community or fan base, and he prefers beats with strong bass or impact.
You know my heat stay cocked, nigga
Lil' Flip is telling you that he always keeps his gun loaded and ready for any potential danger.
(Now who they want?)
Lil' Flip is asking who his haters or competitors want to be, knowing that they could never match his success.
Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip
Self-reference to the artist Lil' Flip.
(Game over) Flip, Flip, Flip, Flip (now who they want?)
Emphasizes that the game is over, while Lil' Flip is still going strong and asking who his competitors want to be.
Look, I'm a Cristal nigga and you a red-winer
Lil' Flip is saying that he drinks Cristal champagne, which is expensive and high-class, while his haters or competitors prefer cheaper red wine.
You just an opening act
Lil' Flip sees his haters or competitors as inferior acts who are only opening shows for him.
But I'm the headliner (But you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip sees himself as the main attraction while others are just there to support him, but not everyone is listening to him.
I'm about to ship 3 mil off top
Lil' Flip is planning to sell three million records or albums immediately upon release or announcement.
You got your deal off your man
Lil' Flip is calling out his haters or competitors for only getting a recording deal through connections or favors.
I got my deal off props (But you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip got his own recording deal based on his talent and hard work, but not everyone is acknowledging or respecting him.
I'm Connected like Dub and Mack 10
Lil' Flip is as connected and influential as West Coast rappers Dub and Mack 10.
With Ice Cubes in my watch
Lil' Flip has ice, or expensive diamonds, in his watch or wristwear.
And Dubs on the black Benz (But you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip has twenty inch rims, or dubs, on his black Mercedes Benz, but not everyone is acknowledging or respecting his success.
I'm getting paid 'cause I do all the work
Lil' Flip is compensated for his musical and other laborious efforts in order to grow his net value.
It's rainy days if we don't move all our work, we go berzerk (But you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip needs to move his product, whether drug-related or in music, without any wasted time or resources, or else he or members of his team will go crazy or start a problem.
I'm on the block fam, in the cream drop Lam
Lil' Flip is in the residential areas where his operation thrives, in his convertible luxury Lamborghini.
Most of y'all cats with deals, y'all ain't hot man (But you don't hear me)
Most rappers with deals aren't up to par when compared to Lil' Flip, but not everyone is acknowledging or respecting his talent.
I'm 'bout to do it again, you 'bout to lose it again
Lil' Flip is about to have a successful release, while his haters or competitors will continue to struggle or fail.
It's show and tell motherfucker, I'm a prove it again
Lil' Flip has already proven his success and talent, but he's ready to show others one more time.
The game over, cause shit about to change over
The current situation is over or done, because the environment is about to shift or transform in some way.
It's 'bout time cause hip-hop need a make over (But you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip believes that hip-hop as a genre or culture needs to be revitalized or renovated, but not everyone is acknowledging or respecting his opinion.
If most producers want to charge too much
Many music producers charge unreasonably high prices for their services or beats.
But around my way that's how you get fucked up (But you don't hear me)
In Lil' Flip's area or community, overcharging will result in a bad outcome or potential violence, but not everyone is listening to him.
You might think we all beats and rhymes
People may assume that rap artists only produce instrumentals and lyrics.
But way before this rap shit, nigga, the streets was mine (But you don't hear me)
Lil' Flip was dominating the streets or the drug game before he even started rapping, but not everyone is acknowledging or respecting his past.
I got that hot shit, that "Thug Life" 'Pac shit
Lil' Flip has that intense or gangster vibe similar to Tupac Shakur's "Thug Life" movement in the mid-90s.
That get hot shit, that B.I.G. "Ready to Die" shit
Lil' Flip also has that raw or gritty style reminiscent of Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album "Ready to Die."
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Written by: Nicholaus Gerard Loftin, Wesle Weston
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