Ante Up
M.O.P. Busta Rhymes Teflon Remi Martin Lyrics
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Attention please, attention please
This shit here feels like a whole entire world collapsed
Motherfucker! Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah) yeah
Yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
Blunt(blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt
Busta Rhymes now, M.O.P. Now
What you want now? (What you want now?)
(What you want want want want want want blunt blunt)
Ante up! No, cut that fool
They want to act stupid gun-butt that fool
When I cock that tool, nigga run your damn jewels
'Fore we fuck around and lay you up in your own blood pool, nigga
Hunt you down nigga, run your ass down
Unleash the hounds 'til them niggas'll gun your ass down (stop it)
You frontin' like this was a thing of the past
With tattoos over the scars a nigga left on your ass
My niggas think lopsided, bust, they got cross-sided
In the subways they rob trains runnin' along-side it
(Blunt blunt) see motherfucker we don't play for that shit
And if you want your shit back you had to pay for that shit
You little costume niggas, romper-room niggas
Get you in the night or early in the afternoon niggas
We takin' your whole shit while we pass through
Even the shirt off your back, nigga run that too (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I catch you backstage, give me the keys to the Escalade
You think you cute hoe? Take off them Gucci shades
I get my dogs to do you dirty, they all seven-thirty
Rock a ski-mask, whether it's June or February
I take your show money (ohh) take your 'dro money (ohh)
Yo yap that fool, 'cause I don't know money
For my peeps that hate slow money, I put them in the industry
So they can come and take all your money
Wish I could bring pun back
(Blaow!) bitch, run that!
(Blaow!) bitch, run that! (Blaow!) bitch, run that
So keep actin' like you don't know where the funds at
And I'ma show y'all motherfuckers where the guns at
Ante up! Yo, yap that bitch
She try to spaz out, then smack that bitch
Hoe you don't be rhymin', you still memorizin'
Remi want them goddamn diamonds (huh)
Ante up! Yap that fool
Ante up! Kidnap that fool
It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
Get up off them go damn diamonds (huh!)
Ante up! Yap that fool
Ante up! Kidnap that fool
Get him (get him) get him, hit him (hit him) hit him
Yap him (zap him) yap him (zap him)
Ante up! Yap that fool
Fuck hip-hop, rip pockets, snatch jewels
Ante up
What? My whole family nuts
Run up yo' stash house, tie granny up
Make you strip butt-naked
Young buck got struck with the gun butt (for what?)
For tryin' to tuck the necklace
I'm young hungry armed and reckless
On the streets with a death wish
Don't hide when you see me, I'm on the guestlist
Ante up!
Show no mercy, B.K., nigga, thirsty thirsty
We bang hollows, you misrepresentin' The game
motherfucker you lame and your chain hollow
Hit him (hit him) hit him, flash the tech
Yap your chain, smash the lens in your specs
Listen it's, lil' fame right?
With that Brownsville mentality to Shanghai
Hey yo I'm firin' out a coppertop city, with a whole empire
A clip full of blue-tips and a hand full of fire
Eat deep dirt nigga (yep)
It's berk' I put in work until it hurt nigga (step)
Easy out the truck punk, 'fore I leave your ass leakin'
I'ma bang 'til the springs in this thang start squeakin'
Die cocksucker, boom bap boom bap
Aight motherfucker, what's wrong with you?
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! Yap that fool
Ante up! Kidnap that fool
Get him (get him) get him, hit him (hit him) hit him
Yap him (zap him) yap him (zap him)
Hahahahaha
What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, nigga
What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck
What the fuck, what the fuck, huh? Uh
Mutherfucker
Yeah
"Ante Up" is a song by rap group M.O.P. featuring Busta Rhymes, Teflon, and Remi Martin, released in 2000. The aggressive lyrics of the song are about being tough and not backing down from anyone. The opening lines of "Where did all mutherfuckers go?" set the tone of the song, with M.O.P. and Busta Rhymes calling out anyone who doesn't want to face them. The song includes references to violence and robbery, such as "gun-butt that fool" and "run your damn jewels." The chorus, "Ante up! Yap that fool," is a call to action to take control and challenge anyone who crosses them.
The song has become a classic in hip-hop culture and has been featured in movies, TV shows, and video games. Its high-energy beat and aggressive lyrics have made it a popular choice for sports teams and workout playlists. However, some have criticized the violent content of the song and argued that it glorifies criminal behavior. Despite this, "Ante Up" remains a staple of rap music and continues to be played in clubs and concerts around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did all mutherfuckers go?
Where did everyone disappear to?
Attention please, attention please
Listen up, pay attention
This shit here feels like a whole entire world collapsed
This situation is catastrophic and highly impactful
Motherfucker! Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Expressing anger and frustration
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah) yeah
Agreeing with what's being said
Yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
More agreement
Blunt(blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt (blunt) blunt
Repeatedly mentioning smoking marijuana
Busta Rhymes now, M.O.P. Now
Acknowledging the artists performing
What you want now? (What you want now?)
(What you want want want want want want blunt blunt)
Asking the audience what they want, possibly weed
Ante up! No, cut that fool
Encouraging people to gamble or wager, but also expressing a warning or threat
They want to act stupid gun-butt that fool
Threatening violence on those who act foolish
When I cock that tool, nigga run your damn jewels
Advising someone to be cautious or they may lose their jewelry
'Fore we fuck around and lay you up in your own blood pool, nigga
A graphic description of violence and its potential consequences
Hunt you down nigga, run your ass down
Chasing and pursuing someone
Unleash the hounds 'til them niggas'll gun your ass down (stop it)
Continuing to pursue and threatening violence
You frontin' like this was a thing of the past
Accusing someone of pretending something is no longer relevant
With tattoos over the scars a nigga left on your ass
Suggesting someone is trying to hide past injuries or wounds
My niggas think lopsided, bust, they got cross-sided
Referring to their crew or associates as having unique perspectives and skills
In the subways they rob trains runnin' along-side it
Committing crimes in public and possibly involving transportation
(Blunt blunt) see motherfucker we don't play for that shit
Returning to the topic of smoking weed, while also saying they don't mess around
And if you want your shit back you had to pay for that shit
Demanding payment for something that was taken or stolen from them
You little costume niggas, romper-room niggas
Insulting someone for their style or lack of toughness
Get you in the night or early in the afternoon niggas
Suggesting they are willing to commit crimes at any time
We takin' your whole shit while we pass through
Stealing everything while on the move
Even the shirt off your back, nigga run that too (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Taking everything, including clothing, with agreement from the audience
I catch you backstage, give me the keys to the Escalade
Threatening to steal someone's car keys
You think you cute hoe? Take off them Gucci shades
Insulting someone's fashion choices and demanding they remove them
I get my dogs to do you dirty, they all seven-thirty
Referring to their associates as dangerous and unpredictable
Rock a ski-mask, whether it's June or February
Wearing a disguise regardless of the weather to avoid being recognized
I take your show money (ohh) take your 'dro money (ohh)
Taking someone's money and drugs
Yo yap that fool, 'cause I don't know money
Telling someone to rob or attack a person because they don't have a lot of money
For my peeps that hate slow money, I put them in the industry
Helping out friends or associates who want to make money more quickly
So they can come and take all your money
Exploiting the music industry to make a large amount of money
Wish I could bring pun back
Mourning the loss of rapper Big Punisher
(Blaow!) bitch, run that!
Threatening violence and demanding someone give up something
(Blaow!) bitch, run that! (Blaow!) bitch, run that (Blaow!) bitch, run that
Repeating the threat and demand multiple times
So keep actin' like you don't know where the funds at
Accusing someone of pretending to not know where the money is
And I'ma show y'all motherfuckers where the guns at
Warning of potential violence and showing off weapons
Ante up! Yo, yap that bitch
Encouraging people to gamble or wager, but also using derogatory language towards women
She try to spaz out, then smack that bitch
Threatening violence against a woman who doesn't comply
Hoe you don't be rhymin', you still memorizin'
Insulting someone's skills as a rapper
Remi want them goddamn diamonds (huh)
Referring to Remi Martin and demanding diamonds
Ante up! Yap that fool
Encouraging gambling or wagering, while also threatening violence
Kidnap that fool
Threatening to take someone hostage or kidnap them
It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
Taking advantage of a good opportunity when someone is vulnerable or distracted
Get up off them go damn diamonds (huh!)
Demanding someone give up their diamonds
Get him (get him) get him, hit him (hit him) hit him
Threatening violence and encouraging others to participate
Yap him (zap him) yap him (zap him)
Using derogatory language and threatening violence
Fuck hip-hop, rip pockets, snatch jewels
Rejecting mainstream rap and preferring crime as a means to make money
Ante up
Encouraging gambling or wagering
What? My whole family nuts
Boasting about having a crazy or unpredictable family
Run up yo' stash house, tie granny up
Suggesting committing a home invasion and tying up an elderly person
Make you strip butt-naked
Threatening to humiliate someone by forcing them to remove their clothing
Young buck got struck with the gun butt (for what?)
Describing an incident of violence involving a firearm
For tryin' to tuck the necklace
Suggesting that someone was trying to hide their jewelry to avoid being robbed
I'm young hungry armed and reckless
Describing a dangerous and fearless mentality
On the streets with a death wish
Accepting the possibility of death while living a dangerous life on the streets
Don't hide when you see me, I'm on the guestlist
Saying that they are not hiding and are visible to everyone, especially those on the guestlist
Show no mercy, B.K., nigga, thirsty thirsty
Being ruthless and unrelenting, especially in Brooklyn
We bang hollows, you misrepresentin' The game
Using powerful ammunition and accusing someone of not properly representing the lifestyle
motherfucker you lame and your chain hollow
Insulting someone's character and the quality of their jewelry
Hit him (hit him) hit him, flash the tech
Encouraging violence and showing off a firearm
Yap your chain, smash the lens in your specs
Threatening to take someone's jewelry and break their glasses
Listen it's, lil' fame right?
Introducing themselves as Lil Fame
With that Brownsville mentality to Shanghai
Bringing the tough and aggressive mentality of their neighborhood to another place
Hey yo I'm firin' out a coppertop city, with a whole empire
Suggesting they are taking over a city or area
A clip full of blue-tips and a hand full of fire
Referring to their firearm and ammunition
Eat deep dirt nigga (yep)
Threatening violence and telling someone to die
It's berk' I put in work until it hurt nigga (step)
Referring to themselves as Berk and boasting about hard work and dedication
Easy out the truck punk, 'fore I leave your ass leakin'
Saying they will easily get away in their car before someone can catch them, and threatening to harm them severely
I'ma bang 'til the springs in this thang start squeakin'
Firing their gun until the recoil causes the springs to make noise
Die cocksucker, boom bap boom bap
Threatening violence and using onomatopoeia to describe the sound of bullets being fired
Aight motherfucker, what's wrong with you?
Demanding to know why someone is acting the way they are
Get up off them god damn diamonds (huh!)
Demanding someone give up their diamonds
Hahahahaha
Laughing maniacally
What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, nigga
Expressing confusion and frustration
What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck
Further expressing confusion and frustration
What the fuck, what the fuck, huh? Uh
Continuing to express confusion and frustration
Mutherfucker
Insulting someone
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Spirit Music Group
Written by: DARRYL PITTMAN, ERIC MURRAY, JEMAL GERARD GRINNAGE, LINWOOD K. STARLING, TREVEOR SMITH
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