Lookin’ at Me
Mase feat. Puff Daddy Lyrics


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Hey yo Mase, you know what I don't like?
(Why you over there lookin' at me)
I don't like when, you know, I'm in a club
(Why you over there lookin' at me)
And I'm with my honey
(Why you over there lookin' at me)
You got, you know, the haters
They wanna be tough guys all of the sudden

Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here
Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here

Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here
Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here

Hit you with the ice grill, you know
Hehe, cause you boys ain't with you
Little do they know, your girl roll harder than
Some of yo niggas
Dig?

Now what the hell is you lookin' for?
Can't a young man get money anymore?
Let my pants sag down to the floor
Really do it matter as long as I score?
Can't my car look better than yours?
Can I have a bad bitch without no flaws
Come to see me without no drawers
In a stretch Lex with about ten doors?
How is murder?
P. Diddy name me pretty
Did it for the money, now can you get with me?
People wanna know who is he, he get busy
Spray so much izzy, girls get dizzy
Niggas on the block know Mase motto
One thing about Harlem World, we all got dough
98' Tahoe, Tommy and a Roscoe
Case I'm every chased by a Donny Brascoe

Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here
Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here

Yo, I can't get mad cuz you look at me
Cuz on the real, look at me
Yo, it always be the haters that be sittin' in the rear
Dissin' every gear, but they better listen here
You cats keepin' it real, you cats is on yo own
Cuz bein' broke and alone is something I can't condone
Plus it won't be long till they send me the dome
Sit gently, while I'm on the Bentley phone
Why you don't like me?
Cuz I'm mad fly and icy?
And why you can't satisfy yo wifey
And if it wasn't for this Bad Boy exposure
CD, TV's, really would I know ya
Now me and blink float in the gold Rover
So it's only right you get the cold shoulder
And if you got a girl, don't be real committed
Cuz Mase will hit it, you got to deal with it

Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here
Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here

Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here
Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here

Make it hot baby, make it hot (come on)
Make it hot baby, make it hot (come on)
Make it hot baby, make it hot (come on)
Make it hot baby, make it hot (come on)
We don't stop

We was all at the Greek fest, it's hot and sandy
I rent scooters, I'm with my family
Tank top, flip flop, really nothing fancy
But get approached by a girl named Tammy
Who looked good enough to be Miss Miami
But say, since some her peeps call her Candy
Than she starts to ask about Aaliyah and Brandy
Tellin' me how she met Puff down at the Grammy's
He ain't tell you I was the one with no panties?
Boo, you know how many he meet with no panties?
Please, tell me something that I don't know
Like if we have sex, you don't want dough
And if it's not a problem you can meet me at 10
I'll be in room 112 and bring four friends
And if you gon' hit me, it gotta be a quickie
And please no hickies, cuz wifey's with me

Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here




Why you over there lookin' at me
While my girl standin' here

Overall Meaning

In "Lookin' at Me," Mase raps about his dislike for people who stare at him while he's out with his girlfriend. He attributes this behavior to jealousy and insecurity, saying that these "haters" suddenly want to act tough when they see him with his girl. He also addresses his success and material possessions, suggesting that his haters are envious of his wealth and lifestyle. Despite the attention and scrutiny he faces, Mase remains confident and unapologetic, telling his haters that he's going to continue living his best life, no matter what they think.


The song was released in 1997, as part of Mase's debut album "Harlem World." It features Puff Daddy, who provides the song's catchy hook and raps a verse of his own. "Lookin' at Me" was a huge commercial success, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. It remains one of Mase's most popular and enduring songs, and has been praised for its smooth flow, catchy beat, and clever lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey yo Mase, you know what I don't like?
Mase dislikes it when people look at him or his girl in the club.


(Why you over there lookin' at me)
He questions those people who continuously stare at him.


And I'm with my honey
Mase is in the club with his significant other.


You got, you know, the haters
There are haters who try to act tough.


They wanna be tough guys all of the sudden
The haters are suddenly trying to act tough.


Hit you with the ice grill, you know
Mase glares at those people who keep looking at him.


Little do they know, your girl roll harder than
Mase's girl is tough and able to handle herself.


Some of yo niggas
His girl is tougher than some of his friends.


Now what the hell is you lookin' for?
Mase questions the intentions of the people staring at him.


Can't a young man get money anymore?
Mase asks if he can't simply make money without being harassed.


Let my pants sag down to the floor
Mase wears his pants low, but wonders if it really matters.


Really do it matter as long as I score?
Mase questions if it's really important how he dresses so long as he is successful.


Can't my car look better than yours?
Mase asks if he can't simply have a better car than others.


Can I have a bad bitch without no flaws
Mase wonders if it's wrong to have an attractive girl with no imperfections.


Come to see me without no drawers
Mase asks if it's wrong to have a girl come over to see him without wearing underwear.


In a stretch Lex with about ten doors?
Mase questions if it's wrong to have a fancy car with ten doors.


How is murder?
Mase asks how he can be killed.


P. Diddy name me pretty
Mase was named pretty by P. Diddy.


Did it for the money, now can you get with me?
Mase wonders if people will like him for who he is, not just for his money.


People wanna know who is he, he get busy
People want to know who Mase is and what he does.


Spray so much izzy, girls get dizzy
Mase sprays so much cologne that girls become dizzy around him.


Niggas on the block know Mase motto
People in his neighborhood are familiar with Mase's motto.


One thing about Harlem World, we all got dough
People in Harlem have money.


98' Tahoe, Tommy and a Roscoe
Mase has a 1998 Tahoe and carries a Tommy gun for protection.


Sit gently, while I'm on the Bentley phone
Mase talks on his phone in his Bentley.


Yo, I can't get mad cuz you look at me
Mase can't get angry with people for looking at him.


Cuz on the real, look at me
Mase recognizes that he is famous.


Yo, it always be the haters that be sittin' in the rear
Haters are always in the background, trying to bring Mase down.


Dissin' every gear, but they better listen here
Haters talk badly about him but should listen to his message.


You cats keepin' it real, you cats is on yo own
People who try to act real are on their own.


Cuz bein' broke and alone is something I can't condone
Being broke and alone is something Mase doesn't like.


Plus it won't be long till they send me the dome
Mase knows he won't be alive for long.


Why you don't like me?
Mase questions why people don't like him.


Cuz I'm mad fly and icy?
Mase wonders if people are jealous because he is attractive and has a lot of jewelry.


And why you can't satisfy yo wifey
Mase wonders if people are dissatisfied with their own relationships.


And if it wasn't for this Bad Boy exposure
Mase is famous because of his record label, Bad Boy Records.


CD, TV's, really would I know ya
Without his fame, Mase wouldn't know certain people.


Now me and blink float in the gold Rover
Mase and his friend Blink drive in a gold Rover together.


So it's only right you get the cold shoulder
Mase will ignore people who ignore him in return.


And if you got a girl, don't be real committed
Mase warns men to not be too committed to their girlfriends.


Cuz Mase will hit it, you got to deal with it
Mase will pursue another man's girlfriend if he wants to.


Make it hot baby, make it hot (come on)
Mase wants people to get excited and have fun.


We was all at the Greek fest, it's hot and sandy
Mase and his family were at a hot and sandy Greek festival.


I rent scooters, I'm with my family
Mase and his family rented scooters.


Tank top, flip flop, really nothing fancy
Mase dressed casually for the festival.


But get approached by a girl named Tammy
Mase is approached by a girl named Tammy.


Who looked good enough to be Miss Miami
Tammy is very attractive.


But say, since some her peeps call her Candy
Tammy's friends call her Candy.


Than she starts to ask about Aaliyah and Brandy
Tammy asks Mase about other famous female singers.


Tellin' me how she met Puff down at the Grammy's
Tammy met P. Diddy at the Grammys and tells Mase about it.


He ain't tell you I was the one with no panties?
Tammy suggests that P. Diddy didn't tell Mase that Tammy wasn't wearing underwear.


Boo, you know how many he meet with no panties?
Tammy asks how many other girls have met P. Diddy without wearing underwear.


Please, tell me something that I don't know
Mase is not impressed by Tammy's stories and wants to hear something new.


Like if we have sex, you don't want dough
Mase asks if Tammy wants to have sex without asking for money.


And if it's not a problem you can meet me at 10
Mase asks if Tammy wants to meet him at 10 PM.


I'll be in room 112 and bring four friends
Mase will be in room 112 with four friends.


And if you gon' hit me, it gotta be a quickie
Mase only wants a quick sexual encounter.


And please no hickies, cuz wifey's with me
Mase doesn't want Tammy to give him any hickies because his girlfriend is with him.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MASON BETHA, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS

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