Whoa
Lil Kim ft. Timbaland Lyrics


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My niggaz, pull triggers, stack figures whoa whoa whoa
Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no
In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa

Fresh out the federal building
To Bentley Coupes with the convertible ceilings
It's the black widow, call me Miss White
I done been through it all, shootouts and fistfights
Brooklyn bitch, you go wrong I get right
Back with a classic, now gimme six mics
Can't reach me on the phone, then send a bitch a kite
Man I do's it in heels or a pair of crisp Nikes
Stand behind Martin Luther King, but I'm more like Malcolm X
Guerillas beatin on they chest, get it right on Malcolm X
Just keep the peace, cause if cowards show me disrespect
My niggaz put his soul to rest and I don't wanna see you stressed
Champagne at my campaign, Kim for mayor
Told you I'm the same bitch from the escalator
And I ain't trippin off you rats and investigators
Get your envelopes, time to address the haters

My niggaz, pull triggers, stack figures whoa whoa whoa
Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no
In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa

Me and my team, we tryin to own casinos
So we can all cop dreams like Pacino's
Come through in the oh-six Benz-itos
The feds tryin to shut us down like Nino
We keep it goin man, we keep it goin man
Won't stop, can't gotta keep it goin man
See I do it for the fans, they'll never understand
While they goin off course, me I'm stickin to the plan
Feel the movement, it's a whole new crew
FUCK Junior M.A.F.I.A., that chapter is through
Them faggots done did somethin that they cain't undo
Whoever ridin with 'em they can get one too
Coulda copped to a one to three do
Still took it to trial, even though I blew
Brooklyn style, that's how we do it
Real gangsters and ain't got to prove it

My niggaz, pull triggers, stack figures whoa whoa whoa
Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no
In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa

Now a party ain't a party 'til the Queen come through
You know where I go, man the team come too
Pull up in the Phantom or the V-1-2
Lil' Kim's that girl, even got her own shoe
In the club with my clique though, glass full of Crist-al
In the jail jumpsuit, still a bad bitch though
Rose from the ghetto it was hard from the get go
Then I showed the hood the world ain't just made for rich folk
Get'cha little dance up, BK stand up
Straight to the dance floor, everybody hands up
Throw it up, get down, fellas hold your pants up
Ladies throw it right back, tell that nigga man up

My niggaz, pull triggers, stack figures whoa whoa whoa
Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no




In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa

Overall Meaning

In "Whoa," Lil' Kim is celebrating her return to the rap game and her success. She boasts about her crew who can pull triggers and stack figures, while dissing snitches and broke people who are not part of her team. Kim takes us to the club where they are sipping on Dom P and feeling lovely while the beat pumps through.


She refers to herself as the "black widow,” and says she's been through everything from shootouts to fistfights. She is proud to be from Brooklyn, where standing up for oneself is a way of life. She compares herself to Malcolm X for her fearless attitude, and promises to shut down anyone who disrespects her.


Next, she shares her plans to own casinos with her team, like Al Pacino did in the movie "The Godfather." Kim says the feds are trying to shut them down like Nino Brown from the movie "New Jack City," but they won't let that happen. She declares that she's doing it all for her fans, who she knows will never understand what she's been through. To Kim, it's all about the movement and sticking to the plan.


Finally, Lil' Kim enters the party scene with her crew, where everyone knows who she is. She pulls up in a Phantom or a V12 and brings the party to life. She has worked hard to get where she is now, rising from the ghetto and showing that the world is not just for rich folks. She instructs everyone to get up and throw it back, while the beat keeps the party going.


Overall, "Whoa" is a celebration of Lil' Kim's success, her team, and her fans. She is proud of where she came from, but she never forgets where she's going. It's a classic hip-hop song with a catchy beat and excellent storytelling.


Line by Line Meaning

My niggaz, pull triggers, stack figures whoa whoa whoa
My group of associates are involved in criminal activity, utilizing firearms while earning a substantial amount of money.


Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no
Individuals who inform to law enforcement and those without financial stability are not considered to be apart of my group.


In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
We indulge in drinking Dom Perignon while enjoying ourselves at the club.


Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa
The presence of attractive women are enticed by the impressive rhythm of the song.


Fresh out the federal building
Recently released from a facility owned by the federal government.


To Bentley Coupes with the convertible ceilings
Driving luxurious, high-end cars that have removable or retractable roof covers.


It's the black widow, call me Miss White
I am a person who is able to seduce men, similar to a black widow spider, but I am also known as "Miss White."


I done been through it all, shootouts and fistfights
I have experienced a vast array of violent, dangerous situations such as firearm battles and hand-to-hand combat.


Brooklyn bitch, you go wrong I get right
I am from the city of Brooklyn and if someone makes a mistake, I will correct it.


Back with a classic, now gimme six mics
Returning with a highly-regarded album, I deserve to receive the maximum rating of six microphones from The Source magazine.


Can't reach me on the phone, then send a bitch a kite
If you cannot contact me through a phone call, send a letter - specifically to a female.


Man I do's it in heels or a pair of crisp Nikes
I am able to commit criminal activity while wearing high heels or in a pair of fresh Nike sneakers.


Stand behind Martin Luther King, but I'm more like Malcolm X
I support the ideology of Martin Luther King, but I am more aligned with the radical methods of Malcolm X.


Guerillas beatin on they chest, get it right on Malcolm X
Militant revolutionaries beating their chests properly exemplifies the views of Malcolm X.


Just keep the peace, cause if cowards show me disrespect
I prefer to not engage in violence, but if individuals show me disrespect, I will retaliate against them and it may be considered cowardly.


My niggaz put his soul to rest and I don't wanna see you stressed
My associates are willing to kill to protect my honor and to prevent me from becoming stressed out.


Champagne at my campaign, Kim for mayor
During my political campaign, there will be champagne present at my events and I am running for mayor.


Told you I'm the same bitch from the escalator
I previously stated that I am still the same person that I was when I was still riding escalators and not yet famous.


And I ain't trippin off you rats and investigators
I am not worried about individuals who may report on or investigate my actions.


Get your envelopes, time to address the haters
It is time to respond to individuals who have expressed negative feelings towards me.


Me and my team, we tryin to own casinos
My associates and I have aspirations to own casinos.


So we can all cop dreams like Pacino's
If we are successful and own casinos, we can fulfill our dreams and live similarly to actor Al Pacino.


Come through in the oh-six Benz-itos
We will arrive at places in the stylish 2006 model of the Mercedes-Benz.


The feds tryin to shut us down like Nino
Law enforcement is attempting to shut down our operation, similar to how they did with fictional character Nino Brown of the movie 'New Jack City.'


We keep it goin man, we keep it goin man
We always manage to continue our criminal lifestyle.


Won't stop, can't gotta keep it goin man
We cannot stop our criminal activity, it must continue.


See I do it for the fans, they'll never understand
My actions are for the entertainment of my fans, but they will not fully comprehend the lifestyle I truly lead.


While they goin off course, me I'm stickin to the plan
While others are deviating from their intention, I am continuing to follow my plan of being a successful musician while also living a criminal lifestyle.


Feel the movement, it's a whole new crew
There is a new group of people making waves and a statement in the music industry.


FUCK Junior M.A.F.I.A., that chapter is through
I do not support the music group Junior M.A.F.I.A. and I have made it clear that I am finished with them.


Them faggots done did somethin that they cain't undo
Junior M.A.F.I.A. crossed a line that cannot be forgiven.


Whoever ridin with 'em they can get one too
Any individual who is still associated with Junior M.A.F.I.A. will face similar consequences.


Coulda copped to a one to three do
It was possible to accept a sentence of one to three years in prison as punishment for criminal activity.


Still took it to trial, even though I blew
Even thought I had potentially incriminating evidence brought against me, I still decided to take my chances in court.


Brooklyn style, that's how we do it
Performing our tasks with the attitude and flair typical of Brooklyn residents.


Real gangsters and ain't got to prove it
We are authentic criminals and do not need to prove it to anyone.


Now a party ain't a party 'til the Queen come through
An event is not truly successful or fun until I am in attendance.


You know where I go, man the team come too
My associates always accompany me to my destinations.


Pull up in the Phantom or the V-1-2
Arriving at events in either the Rolls-Royce Phantom or the Mercedes-Benz V-12 is impressive and luxurious.


Lil' Kim's that girl, even got her own shoe
I am a popular and successful enough musician to have my own line of footwear.


In the club with my clique though, glass full of Crist-al
I am in the club with my group of friends, who are all drinking Cristal champagne.


In the jail jumpsuit, still a bad bitch though
Even though I am incarcerated and wearing a prison uniform, I am still a confident and powerful person.


Rose from the ghetto it was hard from the get go
I came from a neighborhood plagued by poverty and suffering, making success much more difficult to achieve.


Then I showed the hood the world ain't just made for rich folk
I proved that even someone from a struggling neighborhood can become rich and successful.


Get'cha little dance up, BK stand up
Perform a dance that is typical of Brooklyn residents and show pride in our neighborhood.


Straight to the dance floor, everybody hands up
We will immediately begin dancing and raise our hands in excitement.


Throw it up, get down, fellas hold your pants up
We will toss our hands up, start dancing enthusiastically, and male partygoers should make sure their trousers are secure.


Ladies throw it right back, tell that nigga man up
Female partygoers should engage in dance moves that match the male partygoers and should encourage them to be more enthusiastic.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY BEST, HARVE PIERRE, ROBERT ROSS

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F**K Over No More

Man O Man this fucking beat πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

tarrelle walker

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Embison Michalis

Glad I grew up listening to this lady. She will always be the greatest female rapper ever.

Kindra Baker

I love Nicki too but Kim is definitely the 1st Queen

Wiltu Howard

Me too

Kimani Stewart

she's 1of the greatest female after niki and cardi

Irvine Mudzamiri

Talk about how she opened doors for modern day female rappers, respect the queen.

D Pin

@B. Toby honestly nikki nursery rhymes wouldnt stand a chance against Kim or Foxy.. she can jus keep calling herself queen of the new girls lol

StephaniePeganTrynaKillMe

Exactly

B. Toby

@vxy357 Agreed. but we have to acknowledge that Nicki Minaj has proven herself multiple times, this the only female rapper who can go toe-to-toe lyrically with the legends before her.

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