You Gotta Believe
Marky Mark Lyrics


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You gotta believe
You gotta believe
You gotta believe
You gotta believe

Steady ready to wreck shop
Another rough kid from the streets
Don`t sleep on the crew, `cuz if we roll through
You`ll get hit up, watch blood spit up
Hit ya wit` a blow to the back of your head you won`t get up
Action, I`m takin` heads like a hunter
Step like you wanna get done I want ya
Bes` believe I move quick then step
Those who never had a chance must have slept
You lost track, swing low, caught a blow hard to impact
I rip when I gotta make dents, so I rock wit` ease
Yeah, you gotta believe

You gotta believe
You gotta believe
You gotta believe
You gotta believe

Cold hard, I get it started `cuz I`m liable and I`m able
To keep it stable whippin` @!# with my mic cable
You catch fits from my smash hits,
Then I bring `em, don`t even need bees when I sting` em
So check it, I bet you thought that I couldn`t wreck it
But I`m fat and when it`s time flow I handle that
Marky Mark and the Funk B`s slide Gs with ease over lordin` M.C.s
What up you sucker, feel strong? Think ya got it goin` on?
Chump`s moves are all wrong

It`s not a hoax, no jokes, I smokes mic`s, like a Phillie Blunt
Don`t ever try to front
And it`s quite absurd yo, word to herb
When your sleepin` on a Wahlberg
Step to this and I`m a break you down to the knees
So, you gotta believe

You gotta believe Better believe it
You gotta believe Yo better believe
You gotta believe Better believe it
You gotta believe You better believe

The double M got more kick comin` from my rhyme
And comin` from my 9, I rip it up on 2 or 3 times
Remember that still droppin` kids like bricks
While your hoe`s on tour tryin` to pull tricks
Gotta know this, doubt and your out for the count
Runnin` ruff rhymes keeps me paid in large amounts
Most of y`all got a problem, keep out my biz
And everything`ll be straight: `There it is`
But if not get a conflict, please no problem
I can handle that real quick
I got too many tricks up my sleeve
And I`m fully aware and prepared
So, you gotta believe.

You gotta believe
You gotta believe




You gotta believe
You gotta believe

Overall Meaning

In Marky Mark's song "You Gotta Believe," the lyrics convey a message of confidence and belief in oneself. Marky Mark, a rough kid from the streets, boasts about his ability to wreck shop and take heads like a hunter. He warns others not to sleep on him and his crew, as they will get hit up and blood will spit up. With a quick wit and powerful rhymes, Marky Mark asserts that those who underestimate him must have slept or lost track. He asserts that he moves with ease and that those who doubt him will be broken down to their knees. Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of self-belief and confidence in achieving success.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta believe
Believe in yourself and your abilities


You gotta believe Better believe it
Believe it with conviction


You gotta believe Yo better believe
Hey, you better believe it


Steady ready to wreck shop
Prepared to cause chaos and destruction


Another rough kid from the streets
A tough guy from the neighborhood


Don`t sleep on the crew, `cuz if we roll through
Pay attention to the group because if we pass by


You`ll get hit up, watch blood spit up
You will get attacked and injured


Hit ya wit` a blow to the back of your head you won`t get up
An infliction of harm where you won't recover


Action, I`m takin` heads like a hunter
I'm taking down my enemies like a skilled predator


Step like you wanna get done I want ya
If you step up to me, I will defeat you


Bes` believe I move quick then step
Certainly believe I move quickly and with confidence


Those who never had a chance must have slept
People who didn't get the opportunity were probably not working hard enough


You lost track, swing low, caught a blow hard to impact
You made a mistake, took a hit that affected you greatly


I rip when I gotta make dents, so I rock wit` ease
I attack with force when hitting a target, making it seem effortless


Cold hard, I get it started `cuz I`m liable and I`m able
I'm the one who begins the chaos because I'm capable


To keep it stable whippin` @!# with my mic cable
I keep things calm while I'm tearing it up on the microphone


You catch fits from my smash hits,
You're getting hit hard from my popular songs


Then I bring `em, don`t even need bees when I sting` em
I can cause pain without using any extra help


So check it, I bet you thought that I couldn`t wreck it
You likely underestimated me, but I can still do it


But I`m fat and when it`s time flow I handle that
I'm skilled and capable of delivering my rap with ease


Marky Mark and the Funk B`s slide Gs with ease over lordin` M.C.s
Marky Mark and his crew rap better than other experienced rappers


What up you sucker, feel strong? Think ya got it goin` on?
How are you doing, fool? Do you think you're superior?


Chump`s moves are all wrong
Your movements and decisions are foolish


It`s not a hoax, no jokes, I smokes mic`s, like a Phillie Blunt
I'm serious and skilled when rapping on the microphone


Don`t ever try to front
Don't ever try to pretend


And it`s quite absurd yo, word to herb
It's really unbelievable, shout out to the herb


When your sleepin` on a Wahlberg
When you underestimate someone from the Wahlberg family (Marky Mark's family)


Step to this and I`m a break you down to the knees
Challenge me and I will defeat you completely


The double M got more kick comin` from my rhyme
Marky Mark has more power and energy in his songs


And comin` from my 9, I rip it up on 2 or 3 times
I can shoot at you with my gun and I would still win


Remember that still droppin` kids like bricks
Remember I'm still capable of taking people down


While your hoe`s on tour tryin` to pull tricks
While your partner is away, trying to cheat


Gotta know this, doubt and your out for the count
You need to understand this - if you doubt yourself, you will lose


Runnin` ruff rhymes keeps me paid in large amounts
My intense and bold rapping makes me a lot of money


Most of y`all got a problem, keep out my biz
Most of you have an issue, but stay away from my affairs


And everything`ll be straight: `There it is`
If you leave me alone, everything will be fine


But if not get a conflict, please no problem
But if you challenge me, don't be surprised if I fight back


I can handle that real quick
I can take care of it quickly


I got too many tricks up my sleeve
I have too many skills and strategies to reveal


And I`m fully aware and prepared
I am completely alert and ready




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Aymen David

A rapper, an actor and a bodybuilder , Marky is the best

Valeron John

this is rock)

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Khan Can Cook

The beat still holds up, 30 years later...

electrictroy2010

He only had ONE hit song: Good Vibrations. All the rest flopped (never reached top 10)

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Crystasorrow

Thats not what they said...they said the beat still sounds awesome today in other words. Just because a song might have not been a hit doesn't mean it isn't good music...

Morris Branch1971

​@electrictroy2010Wrong!!!! "Wild side" reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart & top 10 in radio airplay in Spring 1992. This song peaked at #40 in Fall 1992

Zaj Xperia

The craziest thing is... Mark showed decent style in this song, he wasn't a bad rapper.

Rob Smith

It's crazy remembering Mark getting his start in the early 90's with his music, and then thinking about where he is now. It feels very surreal. A lifetime ago.

Anthony Arcanum Sanctum Regnum

Yep

electrictroy2010

He only had ONE hit song: Good Vibrations. All the rest flopped (never reached top 10)

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