Ante Up
M.O.P. Busta Rhymes & Remy Ma Lyrics
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Take chains off! Take rings off!
Braclets is yapped, Fame came off!
[Ante Up!] Everything off!
Fool what you want, we stiflin fools
Fool what you want? Your life or your jewels?
The rules, [back 'em down], next thing [clap 'em down]
Respect mine we Brooklyn bound, [bound!] now, [now!]
[Billy Danze]
Brownsville, home of the brave
Put in work in the street like a slave
Keep a rugged dress code, always in this stress mode
[That shit will send you to your grave] So?!
You think I don't know that? [BLOW!]
Nigga hold that! [BLOW!] Nigga hold that! [BLOW!] Nigga hold that!
From the street cousin, you know the drill
I'm nine hundred and ninety nine thou short of a mil
[Chorus: M.O.P.]
Ante Up! Yap that fool!
Ante Up! Kidnap that fool!
It's the perfect timin, you see the man shinin
Get up off them god damn diamonds! Huh!
Ante Up! Oh! Yap that fool! Oh!
Ante Up! Oh! Kidnap that fool!
Get him (get him) get him! Hit him (hit him) hit him!
Yap him! (Zap him!) Yap him! (Zap him!)
[Lil' Fame]
Them thugs you know, aint friendly
Them jewels you rock, make 'em envy
You thinkin it's all good, you creep through a small hood
Goons comin up outta a cut for your goods and they all should
Ante Up! Yap that fool!
You want big money, kidnap that fool!
If you up in the club, back out your pis-tal money
Catch them fools at the bar for that Cristal money
[Billy Danze]
The '87 stick up kids, [what you niggas sayin?]
Get the fuck up out that 740 shorty I ain't playin
It's flash that thang time, [bang] bang time
Ante Up! Nigga, it's game time
Hand over the ring, take over the chain
Gimme the fuckin watch before I pop one in your brain
Stop playin these childish games with me
Representin 1-7-1-8, dangerously, nigga!
[Chorus] w/ variations
[Lil' Fame]
I'ma, street regulator, true playa hater
Get back down, make your ass a mack spraya hater
Things that we need, money, clothes, weed indeed
Hats, food, booze, essentials, credentials
Code of the streets, owners who creep
Slow when you sleep, holdin the heat
Put holes in your jeep, respect the streets
It's the L-I L-F A-M, [M!] E, [E!]
[Billy Danze]
Yeah nigga Danze, gave you a chance
Cuz I blazed your man, I'm in the wrong
He said he was strong
I had reason to believe he had some shit up his sleeve all along
[So?] Fuck you Your Honor! Check my persona!
I'm strong enough for Old Gold and marijuana!
I'ma do what I wanna, quiet as kept
[Raise hell!] Til I was tired of stress, yes lord!
[Chorus] w/ variations
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...
The fuck, the fuck, the fuck...
Nigga!
What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck...
Ha, what
First Family, First Family...
Brooklyn...
Yeah!
The song "Ante Up" by M.O.P., Busta Rhymes, and Remy Ma is a fierce and energetic hip-hop track that depicts the harsh realities of life on the streets. The lyrics are filled with aggressive language and imagery that reflect the tough and unrelenting character of Brownsville, Brooklyn, where the artists hail from. The first verse commands the listener to take off all their possessions, as if they were about to be robbed. The second verse is about the struggles that people in Brownsville face on a daily basis, where violence and poverty are rampant. The chorus encourages people to take what they want by force, whether it be money or possessions, and to use violence to get it.
The verses alternately depict the struggles of life in the ghetto and the tough attitude required to survive. The lyrics use street slang and violence to create a sense of danger and aggression, and the chorus encourages people to be ruthless in their pursuit of what they want. The overall effect is a powerful expression of the hardship and violence that are part of life in the inner city.
Line by Line Meaning
Take minks off! Take things off!
Remove fur coats and high-priced items
Take chains off! Take rings off!
Remove jewelry
Braclets is yapped, Fame came off!
Bracelets have been stolen, leaving us richer
[Ante Up!] Everything off!
Put everything of value on the line
Fool what you want, we stiflin fools
What do you want? We're intimidating you
Fool what you want? Your life or your jewels?
It's your choice to give up your life or jewels
The rules, [back 'em down], next thing [clap 'em down]
Respect our rules, step back and then shoot them
Respect mine we Brooklyn bound, [bound!] now, [now!]
We're from Brooklyn and we command respect
Brownsville, home of the brave
Brownsville is known for its tough people
Put in work in the street like a slave
We work hard for what we want
[That shit will send you to your grave] So?!
I know that will kill me but I don't care
You think I don't know that? [BLOW!]
I'm aware of the danger
Nigga hold that! [BLOW!] Nigga hold that! [BLOW!] Nigga hold that!
Take this beating and hold it like a man
From the street cousin, you know the drill
We're familiar with this situation
I'm nine hundred and ninety nine thou short of a mil
I'm almost a millionaire
Ante Up! Yap that fool!
Put everything up and intimidate them
Ante Up! Kidnap that fool!
Take hostages to get what you want
It's the perfect timin, you see the man shinin
It's the right moment because they have valuables on them
Get up off them god damn diamonds! Huh!
Give us those diamonds right now!
Them thugs you know, aint friendly
Those bad guys won't be kind
You thinkin it's all good, you creep through a small hood
Don't let your guard down in unfamiliar areas
Goons comin up outta a cut for your goods and they all should
Criminals will appear out of nowhere to steal from you
Ante Up! Yap that fool!
Intimidate them even if it's risky
You want big money, kidnap that fool!
Taking hostages is a way to get a lot of money
If you up in the club, back out your pis-tal money
If you're out drinking, keep your gun close
The '87 stick up kids, [what you niggas sayin?]
We're tough and don't take any crap
Get the fuck up out that 740 shorty I ain't playin
Get out of that nice car because I'll attack you
It's flash that thang time, [bang] bang time
It's time to show the gun and shoot
Hand over the ring, take over the chain
Give us your ring and we'll take your necklace
Gimme the fuckin watch before I pop one in your brain
Give us your watch or we'll shoot you
Stop playin these childish games with me
Don't try to deceive me
Representin 1-7-1-8, dangerously, nigga!
We're proud Brooklynites and we're dangerous
I'ma, street regulator, true playa hater
I'm a tough enforcer and a skilled hater
Get back down, make your ass a mack spraya hater
Submit or I'll shoot you with mace
Things that we need, money, clothes, weed indeed
We need money, clothing, and drugs
Hats, food, booze, essentials, credentials
We need hats, food, alcohol, and proof of identity
Slow when you sleep, holdin the heat
Be careful even while sleeping and keep your gun close
Put holes in your jeep, respect the streets
Shoot up your car as a warning to others
It's the L-I L-F A-M, [M!] E, [E!]
I'm Lil' Fame!
Yeah nigga Danze, gave you a chance
I showed mercy but that's over
Cuz I blazed your man, I'm in the wrong
I killed your friend and that was probably a mistake
He said he was strong
Your friend claimed to be tough
I had reason to believe he had some shit up his sleeve all along
I suspected your friend was hiding something
Fuck you Your Honor! Check my persona!
I don't need anyone, not even a judge, to validate me
I'm strong enough for Old Gold and marijuana!
I can handle cheap liquor and weed
I'ma do what I wanna, quiet as kept
I'll do whatever I want without telling anyone
[Raise hell!] Til I was tired of stress, yes lord!
I'll cause chaos until I'm bored or stressed out
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...
Laughing triumphantly
The fuck, the fuck, the fuck...
An abrasive, aggressive statement
What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck...
More aggression
Ha, what
A moment of silence before continuing
First Family, First Family...
M.O.P. is the best
Brooklyn...
Proudly representing Brooklyn
Yeah!
An exclamation of triumph
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: D. PITTMAN, ERIC GEORGE MURRAY, JAMAL GERARD GRINNAGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@evelyngraham2487
who else felt like dmx should have been in this?
@pisskkoo4536
would've been craaazyyyy
@user-wu6yr4em2f
I agree
@mobbstarr4lyfe947
And Tech Nyne
@kylepugh4910
dmx ☺
@VengefulBatz
And Ol Dirty.
@Slamdog500
Kids these days will never understand how big of a hit this was during 2000s edit: this song 2003, YouTube started 2005, Spotify 2006, iPhone 2008. Ante Up Remix had a worldwide following. Clubs all over the planet were playing this from Brazil to Germany to Japan everyone was hyping this gem ❤️
Edit Remy goes soooo hard damn ❤️
@babitajain3235
😎
@babitajain3235
True
@killary_Banx
Lyricism at its finest!