Hardcore
Lil Kim And Foxy Brown Lyrics

What? That Firm shit, that Firm shit, what's that?
Nas is introducing the song and asking what the listeners know about The Firm, a rap supergroup consisting of him, Foxy Brown, and AZ.

Everyday I'ma polli bout, who's the best hotty out? And will they ever let Gotti out?
Nas is constantly asking around about who the best female rapper is and what's happening to his incarcerated friend John Gotti.

Am I real? Feel free to try me out Guaranteed eternally, you signin out
Nas boasts about his authenticity and warns his opponents that they can test him but at the end they will come out as the losers.

I only bang quarters, not a thing short of than a dime, rhyme like a crime scene reporter Thought shorty would lose but the game taught her Hoodrat just like Thelma, James' daughter Killer put you on, got you laced in Bucon Bledest stone, where the place you call home?
Nas only entertains women with impeccable beauty and he is a good storyteller. He initially underestimated Foxy Brown but she proved him wrong. His friend helped her rise to fame and she now has expensive accessories and she lives luxuriously.

Brooklyn girl, plotted then I took the world You know the whole drill, Na Na so Ill Make mills and escro, decimals Cancoon, Mexico, X-and-O Bracelets got all, along with gold Now it's platinum rings, songs is sold Hot from the jumpstart, let the game spark Thriller, will I shot to the top of the charts
Foxy Brown is from Brooklyn and she meticulously planned her rise to stardom. She made a lot of money and bought valuable accessories like bracelets and gold, now she buys platinum rings because her music is successful. She shot to the top of the charts.

Head honcho, cat Esco Push everything from the Coupe to the Fo' Never love a ho, get my dick sucked Smoke the chocolate, trick my chicks up Pass all the ki's to mami, whip it up Fox get the be's, Bonnie live it up
Nas is the leader and he moves around in luxury cars. He doesn't respect women and objectifies them by engaging in sexual activity only. He uses drugs and manipulates his girlfriends. He gives all his drugs to Foxy Brown and tells her to enjoy her life.

FIRM, NIGGA WHAT? Get my twat licked Never love a trick, get him for his chips Fuck him and his dick, nigga where the six? He actin like a bitch, he should've known this Got the stone the wrist, I ain't no bonin this Bomb ass shit, I could play with my shit
Foxy Brown emphasizes the name of the group, The Firm, and then talks about how she doesn't love men and instead only uses them for money. She's asking about where the man's fancy car is and belittling him for his actions. She has valuable accessories and is proud of her body.

Rap niggas, capitalise, stock figures Cognac is that liquor Got me all numbed out, now I'm in the street with the guns out Niggas better take me home, 'fore I dumbs out Might fuck around, lay somethin down wit mad niggas out here to see that shit We that click, runnin shit up in New Yick all the way down to Hicktown, layin it down
Nas emphasizes the financial gains of rap and how cognac makes him numb. He goes around with guns and his entourage should take care of him. He threatens to shoot people and his group is running things from New York City all the way down to rural towns.

Fox be the classiest, the sassiest The clubs, all thugs grab my wrists, offer me moselle Crist More of the shit to hold you with Keep hatin I'ma fold your bitch Should've known to control that chick, hoes mad 'cause I roll the 6 Doe full of ices, black Isis Sidewalk, my niggas stay fuckin your girl The rest be, hoes in stretch jeans with red seams Take it from me, let a nigga dream Make em lick that, get the cat for his cream
Foxy Brown sees herself as the most elegant and sassy woman in clubs who men are attracted to. She gets expensive drinks and accessories. She warns her haters that she's going to harm them if they don't stop. She'll also steal men from other women. She's rich with valuable jewelry and her sneakers are popular. Her group is promiscuous and she advises women to use their bodies to get money from men.

Bitches learn game, rehearse that It ain't no love, ma remember that Ya hoes want to slap while I got him on his back tryin to hurt that
Foxy Brown advises women to learn how to play men and to remember that there's no love in relationships. Women are jealous of her and she's having sex with men while the other women wish they were with him.

Think you're grown, half the niggas sittin at home watchin the kids, while you're gettin it on I'm too smart for that, caught you creepin Receipts in your Prada bag, sweets every weekend Spendin my doe, I coulda spent that on hydro You ain't slick enough, think I don't know
Nas believes his girlfriend is acting too grown and independent. She's spending their money on sweets and prescription drugs. He caught her cheating and she keeps receipts in her Prada purse. He also thinks she's not very sneaky and he knows everything that she's doing.

Dumb ass, think I slept on your bum ass Knew the whole stee bout a chip like me Did it on G-P, let you eat me Couldn't freak me, I'm better off with TV
Foxy Brown thinks her boyfriend is stupid for thinking he could cheat on her. She knew from the beginning that he was with her because she was successful, and she let him have sex with her. She's not affected by the relationship and doesn't believe he's worth her time.

Can't get enough, oooooh oooooh, oooooh oooohooooh [Nas] That Firm shit, that Firm shit
The chorus repeats that the listener deserves some hardcore love and that The Firm is the group to provide that love. Nas repeats the name of the group again.

Chorus (x3)
The chorus repeats three more times to emphasize the idea that the listener deserves hardcore love from The Firm.

Interlude to fade
The song ends with an interlude leading it to fade out.