Lookin At Me
Mase ft. 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 and Puff Daddy address the haters that are always trying to bring them down. They talk about their success and popularity, and how some people can't handle it. They don't understand why some people are always staring at them, especially when they are with their significant others. They also address the jealousy that comes from their success, and how people want to be like them but can't. The song showcases their confidence and success even in the face of adversity.


The lyrics paint a picture of the hip-hop culture during the late 90s and early 2000s. It talks about the flashy cars, expensive jewelry, fine women, and the popularity that comes with being a successful rapper. The song also features the typical bravado that characterizes a lot of rap music from that era.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey yo Mase, you know what I don't like?
Mase expresses his dislike for people who watch him in the club, particularly when he's with his girlfriend.


(Why you over there lookin' at me)
Mase repeats his annoyance with people staring at him.


I don't like when, you know, I'm in a club
Mase elaborates on his discomfort when he is in a social setting.


(Why you over there lookin' at me)
Mase repeats his annoyance with people staring at him.


And I'm with my honey
Mase believes that people should not look at him when he is spending time with his girlfriend.


(Why you over there lookin' at me)
Mase repeats his annoyance with people staring at him.


You got, you know, the haters
Mase feels that people who stare at him while he is with his girlfriend are doing so out of jealousy.


They wanna be tough guys all of the sudden
Mase thinks that people who stare at him while he is with his girlfriend are trying to come across as tough or intimidating.


Hit you with the ice grill, you know
Mase suggests that he will look at those who stare at him with a cold or distant expression.


Hehe, cause you boys ain't with you
Mase suggests that the people who stare at him do not have a group of friends with them.


Little do they know, your girl roll harder than
Mase states his confidence in his girlfriend's ability to handle herself.


Some of yo niggas
Mase hints that some of the people who stare at him may not be as tough as they make themselves out to be.


Dig?
Mase is asking if the audience understands his point of view.


Now what the hell is you lookin' for?
Mase questions why people stare at him in the first place.


Can't a young man get money anymore?
Mase is asking if there is a problem with him being financially successful.


Let my pants sag down to the floor
Mase believes that people should not judge him for how he dresses.


Really do it matter as long as I score?
Mase argues that his outfit should not be a concern as long as he is successful.


Can't my car look better than yours?
Mase feels that people should not judge him for what he drives.


Can I have a bad bitch without no flaws
Mase is suggesting that he can be with an attractive woman.


Come to see me without no drawers
Mase is implying that a woman may come to see him without wearing any underwear.


In a stretch Lex with about ten doors?
Mase suggests that he could be driving an expensive car with multiple doors.


How is murder?
Mase is asking how someone can hate on him.


P. Diddy name me pretty
Mase is referencing P. Diddy giving him the nickname 'pretty'.


Did it for the money, now can you get with me?
Mase is referencing the fact that he started rapping for financial benefits.


People wanna know who is he, he get busy
Mase is suggesting that he is popular and talented.


Spray so much izzy, girls get dizzy
Mase is referencing his use of slang words while rapping.


Niggas on the block know Mase motto
Mase is suggesting that people in his local area know what he stands for.


One thing about Harlem World, we all got dough
Mase is referencing the wealth of people from Harlem, where he is from.


98' Tahoe, Tommy and a Roscoe
Mase is referencing his car (a 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe) and his gun (a Tommy gun) that he carries with him.


Case I'm every chased by a Donny Brascoe
Mase is suggesting that he keeps the gun in case he is being chased or followed by a corrupt police officer.


Yo, I can't get mad cuz you look at me
Mase changes his tone to acknowledge that he cannot control people staring at him.


Cuz on the real, look at me
Mase changes his tone to suggest that he is attractive and people will naturally look at him.


Yo, it always be the haters that be sittin' in the rear
Mase suggests that the people who stare at him may be doing so because they are envious.


Dissin' every gear, but they better listen here
Mase is warning his haters not to underestimate him.


You cats keepin' it real, you cats is on yo own
Mase is addressing those who claim to keep it 'real' and suggesting that they do not have his level of success.


Cuz bein' broke and alone is something I can't condone
Mase suggests that he cannot condone being unsuccessful and alone.


Plus it won't be long till they send me the dome
Mase is referencing his future success and popularity.


Sit gently, while I'm on the Bentley phone
Mase is referencing his luxurious lifestyle.


Why you don't like me?
Mase is questioning why people hate on him.


Cuz I'm mad fly and icy?
Mase is suggesting that people may dislike him because he is popular and successful.


And why you can't satisfy yo wifey
Mase is asking why some men cannot satisfy their partner.


And if it wasn't for this Bad Boy exposure
Mase is referencing his success with Bad Boy Records.


CD, TV's, really would I know ya
Mase is suggesting that his success has brought him fame and recognition.


Now me and blink float in the gold Rover
Mase is referencing a fellow artist (Busta Rhymes) and their luxury car.


So it's only right you get the cold shoulder
Mase is suggesting that those who hate on him receive no support from him.


And if you got a girl, don't be real committed
Mase is suggesting that men should not be too attached to their partner.


Cuz Mase will hit it, you got to deal with it
Mase suggests that he may flirt with or pursue someone's girlfriend.


We was all at the Greek fest, it's hot and sandy
Mase is telling a story about being in a hot environment with his family.


I rent scooters, I'm with my family
Mase is suggesting that he is spending time with his loved ones and doing fun activities.


Tank top, flip flop, really nothing fancy
Mase is suggesting that his outfit is nothing special or out of the ordinary.


But get approached by a girl named Tammy
Mase is telling a story about being approached by a woman named Tammy.


Who looked good enough to be Miss Miami
Mase is suggesting that Tammy was attractive.


But say, since some her peeps call her Candy
Mase is referencing the fact that Tammy has a nickname.


Than she starts to ask about Aaliyah and Brandy
Mase is suggesting that Tammy is interested in celebrity gossip.


Tellin' me how she met Puff down at the Grammy's
Mase is suggesting that Tammy has a connection to someone he knows.


He ain't tell you I was the one with no panties?
Mase is suggesting that he has had sexual encounters with women.


Boo, you know how many he meet with no panties?
Mase is implying that P. Diddy has slept with women who weren't wearing underwear.


Please, tell me something that I don't know
Mase is suggesting that he is not surprised by Tammy's gossip.


Like if we have sex, you don't want dough
Mase is asking if Tammy is interested in him for his money.


And if it's not a problem you can meet me at 10
Mase is proposing a potential meeting time.


I'll be in room 112 and bring four friends
Mase is suggesting that he will have friends in the same room.


And if you gon' hit me, it gotta be a quickie
Mase is suggesting that the sexual encounter will be quick.


And please no hickies, cuz wifey's with me
Mase is suggesting that he has a girlfriend and does not want visible marks to imply infidelity.




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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