NOTHING TO LOSE
Naughty By Nature Lyrics


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How many niggas gettin' lye tonight?
How many niggas gettin' high tonight?

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Na na na na
I say fight you holler a quarter day late
A dollar short, poppin' more corks and niggas don't get
Ya collared court, trife ass Whitney will you motherfuckin' mouth, aight
And change your life, we'll sell your life, and tape your fat ass tight

Must be just the master monk
The underhood, the underworld's under man
Motherfuck bein' understood, long as we understand
You can't twist the Treach [unverified] and mix his friends
Niggas over here don't switch and bitch and bend

All eyes on a prize, pimpin' it, and battle a million dollar chance
I glance and just take your tip
It's that last nine hundred and ninety nine thou'
And bowed and thanked the crowd bein' in style
And gimme all these boys a while, truth will tell, I ain't have skunk

Get 'em tough and guts, smoke from [unverified] and hand Treach
Get 'em out of grants that they owe, the top notch
Makin blocks flock, don't have to bust shots
I got props, I'm warning you like closing doors when cop knocks

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How many niggas gettin' lye tonight?
How many niggas gettin' high tonight?

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Ha, now let me line this nigga up
How you soundin' talkin' plain wit' my name, man what the fuck?
Oh, you don't know, boom, bap, smack and there it is
How we dealin' wit' these frustrated niggas in the biz?
(What the fuck was he freakin'?)

I bring some drink in, just for fun
They be guzzlin' on gallons of that red ass rum
You might as well-a put a motherfuckin' bounty on your head
'Cos the drama's for your momma, till your bitch ass dead

Let those chickens, I see your mental picture clickin'
I know I only make it for the one-night stickin'
Phat, I take that back because I was not thinkin'
After one piece of my dick, your brain starts shrinkin'

How many niggas gettin' lye tonight?
How many niggas gettin' high tonight?

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What? Check it, when the man ain't the man no more
We'll see which one of his men will withstand and be the man in the war
All that rah rah, I send that ass bye bye
After that I fly, I put that on the tatt on my neck, capital I, I

Serve those wit' the nerve to test this
Step and get'cha records clipped
Original is what you kick but I know you better quit
You analyse my click then go duplicate my shit
Discredit's what you get, 'cos you bit

Niggas get the hit-low and shit loads, I flip shows
If it goes to Glocks, we didn't have the blocks in your zip code
Keep hittin' knockers wit' the showstopper in this industry
For they hit us with the Hoffa or Kennedy remedy

That's when Vinnie will be
Lightin' shit up brighter than a bicentennial, see we
Sick of talkin' shit, niggas knowin' how we do
So if you don't fuck with us, we won't have to fuck with you
(We won't have to fuck wit' you)

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How many niggas gettin' lye tonight?
How many niggas gettin' high tonight?

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Overall Meaning

The song "Nothing to Lose" by Naughty By Nature is a rap song that explores themes of rebellion, freedom, and taking risks. The song encourages the listener to jump, get up and do something that makes them feel alive. The lyrics ask how many people are getting high tonight and suggests that it is okay to take risks and break free from society's expectations. The song is also focused on the idea of staying true to oneself and not bending or switching to fit in with others. It encourages the listener to keep their eyes on the prize and stay focused on their goals no matter what.


In the song, the rapper mentions the importance of understanding and being understood but suggests that it is not always necessary as long as you understand your own goals and values. The lyrics also reference the concept of competition within the music industry and calls out other artists for copying and biting their original style. The song emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not selling out for success.


Line by Line Meaning

Jump
Begin the song with energy and enthusiasm


(Jump)
Repeat the previous line to reinforce the message


Not yet
Delay the start of the lyrics for a beat to create anticipation


(Get up)
Encourage the listener to get energized and involved in the song


How many niggas gettin' lye tonight?
Ask how many people are getting high on drugs tonight


How many niggas gettin' high tonight?
Repeat the previous line to emphasize the question


Na na na na
Repeat this sound as a catchy and memorable hook


I say fight you holler a quarter day late
If you wait to fight, you're already too late and things can escalate


A dollar short, poppin' more corks and niggas don't get
You're always short on money and just drinking more won't solve your problems


Ya collared court, trife ass Whitney will you motherfuckin' mouth, aight
You'll go to jail if you continue being disrespectful and talking back


And change your life, we'll sell your life, and tape your fat ass tight
We can either help you change your life for the better or expose your actions and exploit you


Must be just the master monk
An observation that someone is very skilled and experienced


The underhood, the underworld's under man
A reference to being part of the underworld, under the main boss or leader


Motherfuck bein' understood, long as we understand
We don't care if others understand us, as long as we understand each other


You can't twist the Treach [unverified] and mix his friends
You can't manipulate or deceive Treach and his friends


Niggas over here don't switch and bitch and bend
People on this side are loyal and won't change or complain


All eyes on a prize, pimpin' it, and battle a million dollar chance
We're focused on succeeding, making money, and taking risks in a competitive industry


I glance and just take your tip
I see what you're doing and will take advantage of your mistake


It's that last nine hundred and ninety nine thou'
We're only short of reaching one million dollars in earnings


And bowed and thanked the crowd bein' in style
We appreciate our fans and want to give them a great performance


And gimme all these boys a while, truth will tell, I ain't have skunk
Give us some time to prove ourselves, and we don't need drugs to succeed


Get 'em tough and guts, smoke from [unverified] and hand Treach
We'll toughen up, be brave, and support Treach


Get 'em out of grants that they owe, the top notch
We'll help people get out of debt and become successful


Makin blocks flock, don't have to bust shots
We can inspire and lead people without resorting to violence


I got props, I'm warning you like closing doors when cop knocks
I have respect and recognition, and I'm giving you a warning to listen and follow my lead


Ha, now let me line this nigga up
Let me prepare to confront and challenge this person


How you soundin' talkin' plain wit' my name, man what the fuck?
Why are you talking about me disrespectfully and casually like that?


Oh, you don't know, boom, bap, smack and there it is
You're about to experience the sound and impact of our music


How we dealin' wit' these frustrated niggas in the biz?
We're asking how we should handle people who are envious or angry in the music industry


(What the fuck was he freakin'?)
Short interjection to express disbelief or confusion


I bring some drink in, just for fun
I'm bringing some alcoholic drinks to share and have fun


They be guzzlin' on gallons of that red ass rum
They'll be drinking a lot of rum and getting drunk


You might as well-a put a motherfuckin' bounty on your head
You're attracting trouble and danger to yourself by acting foolishly


'Cos the drama's for your momma, till your bitch ass dead
The conflict and violence will affect you and your family until you die


Let those chickens, I see your mental picture clickin'
Let those who are scared and weak be intimidated, I can see them realizing the danger


I know I only make it for the one-night stickin'
I know I'm only interested in a one-night stand or casual sex


Phat, I take that back because I was not thinkin'
I take back what I just said because I wasn't thinking clearly


After one piece of my dick, your brain starts shrinkin'
After having sex with me once, your self-respect and intelligence will decrease


What? Check it, when the man ain't the man no more
Listen up, when someone loses their power or status


We'll see which one of his men will withstand and be the man in the war
We'll see who among his followers will step up and become a leader in the conflict


All that rah rah, I send that ass bye bye
I'm dismissing and ignoring all the bragging and boasting


After that I fly, I put that on the tatt on my neck, capital I, I
Then I leave quickly, I swear on my tattoo of the letter I


Serve those wit' the nerve to test this
I'll challenge and defeat those who have the courage to test me


Step and get'cha records clipped
Come forward and your career will be ruined


Original is what you kick but I know you better quit
You claim to be original, but I know you're copying and should stop


You analyse my click then go duplicate my shit
You're studying my group and then copying our style and content


Discredit's what you get, 'cos you bit
You'll get discredited and lose respect because you copied us


Niggas get the hit-low and shit loads, I flip shows
We get hit by bad luck and lots of problems, but we still put on great performances


If it goes to Glocks, we didn't have the blocks in your zip code
If it comes to using guns, we don't have to go to your area to get them


Keep hittin' knockers wit' the showstopper in this industry
We'll keep impressing and amazing people with our talent in the music industry


For they hit us with the Hoffa or Kennedy remedy
Before they assassinate or get rid of us like Jimmy Hoffa or John F. Kennedy


That's when Vinnie will be
That's when Vinnie will demonstrate his skills and expertise


Lightin' shit up brighter than a bicentennial, see we
We'll be successful and celebrated like a national anniversary


Sick of talkin' shit, niggas knowin' how we do
We're tired of people talking nonsense, they should know how we work and succeed


So if you don't fuck with us, we won't have to fuck with you
If you don't bother us, we won't bother you either


(We won't have to fuck wit' you)
Repeat the previous line to emphasize the message




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Comments from YouTube:

Jordy van Houten

In my opinion one of the best sounding Hip-Hop tracks around.

MicroDotCotton

I have this on vinyl. Its such a banger.

giovanni muraca

What's the album called. I can't find it on Apple music

павел калмыков

Отличная группа !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nala Shakur

After watching Nothing To Lose with Martin Lawrence I always liked this song

Telly 26

Same, I just got that movie on DVD (I used to have it taped on VHS), and now I’m here listening to the soundtrack after rewatching one of my favorite 90s flicks.

illmatic 826

LEGENDARY!!!

Adil paris

Omg 😲😲 best track ever

Worn out Testicles

This used 2 be mad rare to find - Nothing To Lose '98!!!

Gare Bear's Gaming Ground

I remember first hearing this on the movie Nothing to Lose and going CRAZY wanting to find it haha.

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