Dead Wrong
NickT Records/Notorious B.I.G Lyrics

Bad boy baby
Addressing his association with Bad Boy Records and his persona as a 'bad boy'.

The weak or the strong, who got it goin' on? (who got it goin' on?) You're dead wrong The weak or the strong, who got it goin' on? (come on, who got it goin' on?)
Asking who between the weak and the strong is superior and then affirming that the answer is not the weak.

Relax and take notes, while I take tokes of the marijuana smoke Throw you in a choke, gun smoke, gun smoke
Telling the listener to calm down and learn from his music while he himself smokes marijuana. He then describes using violence and guns to intimidate others.

Biggie Smalls for mayor, the rap slayer The hooker layer, motherfucker say your prayers
Boasts about his rap skills and nicknamed 'The hooker layer'. He then threatens others who criticize him.

Hail Mary full of grace, smack the bitch in the face Take her Gucci bag and the North Face Off her back, jab her if she act (uh huh)
Juxtaposes a religious reference with committing a violent act against a woman and then stealing from her.

Funny with the money, oh you got me mistaken honey I don't wanna rape ya, I just want the paper The Visa, capisce-ha? (yeah) I'm out like, "The Vapors"
Denies the accusation of rape but admits to being after the woman's money, referencing a Visa card, and he is only interested in short-term gains.

Who's the one you call Mr. Macho? The head honcho Swift fist like Camacho, I got so Much style, I should be down with the Stylistics
Asks who is considered a tough guy and then claims the title. He compares himself to lightweight boxer Camacho and then brags about his style like an R&B group named the Stylistics.

Make up to break up, niggas need to wake up Smell the Indonesia, beat you to a seizure Then fuck your moms, hit the skins to amnesia
References the phrase 'make up to break up', suggesting that relationships are doomed to fail. He then brags about his use of drugs and violence, and goes on to insult the mother of one of his rivals.

She don't remember shit, just the two hits Her hittin' the floor, and me hittin' the clit' Suckin' on the tits, had the hooker beggin' for the dick And your moms ain't ugly love, my dick got rock quick
Boasts about his sexual prowess and his ability to seduce a woman. He insults the listener's mother before bragging about his own attraction to her.

I guess I was a combination of House of Pain and Bobby Brown I was "Humpin' Around" and "Jump-in' Around" Jacked her then I asked her who's the man, she said, "B-I-G" Then I bust in her E-Y-E (Yo Big, you're dead wrong)
Compares his music to two other acts and then describes having sex with a woman before asking her who is the superior man. She answers that he is, and he later refers to ejaculating on her face.

When I get dusted, I like to spread the blood like mustard Trust it, my hardcore rain leaves you rusted
Describes his love for violence and leaving his victims bloody. He calls himself 'hardcore' and promises to leave his enemies defeated.

Move over Lucifer, I'm more ruthless, uh Leave your toothless, you'll kibbitz, I'll flip it
Addresses the devil by saying he is more violent and ruthless than him and promises to leave his enemies toothless and defeated.

Tears don't affect me, I hit 'em with the TEC G's disrespect me, my potency is deadly I'm shootin' babies, no ifs ands or maybes Hit mummy in the tummy if the hooker plays a dummy
Claims not to be affected by the sadness of others and then threatens violence against those who disrespect him or those who are innocent, including babies. He also threatens to harm mothers who are associated with those he dislikes.

Found your father hidin' in a room, fucked him with the broom Slit him down the back and threw salt in the wound
Describes seeking out and hurting the listener's father, sexually assaulting him with a broom, then inflicting additional, excruciating injury.

Anybody step into my path is fuckin' feelin' it Hardcore, I got it sucked like a pussy Stab you 'til you're gushy, so please don't push me
Promises to harm anyone who challenges him and describes having power over those around him. He also boasts about his use of knives and other violent tools.

I'm using rubbers so they won't trace the semen The black demon, got the little hookers screamin' (woo) Because you know I love it young, fresh and green With no hair in between, know what I mean?
Describes attempting to avoid leaving evidence behind by using condoms during sexual encounters with underage girls. He then brags about his and the girls' enjoyment of these encounters.

There's several different levels to Devil worshippin' Horse's heads, human sacrifices, cannibalism, candles and exorcism Animals, havin' sex with 'em, camels, mammals and rabbits But I don't get into that, I kicked the habit, I just
Lists various disturbing things that some people do while worshiping the devil but says he no longer participates in any of those things.

Beat you to death with weapons that eat through the flesh And I never eat you unless the fuckin', meat looks fresh I got a lion in my pocket, I'm lyin', I got a 9 in my pocket And baby I'm just, dyin' to cock him
Describes the brutality of his actions and suggests he may use acid or other chemicals to dissolve his victims' flesh. He brags about owning a gun and a fake lion, both of which he delights in using to intimidate others.

He's ready for war, I'm ready for war I got machetes and swords for any faggot that said he was raw (ooh) My Uzi's heavy as yours, yeah you met me before I just didn't have as large an arsenal of weapons before
Claims to be willing to fight anyone and boasts about his ability to use weapons such as swords and guns. He brags about having a similar arsenal to a rival but claims his own weapons to be better.

Marshall will step in the door, I lay your head on the floor With your body spread on the bedspread, red on the wall Red on the ceilin', red on the floor, get a new whore Met on the second, wed on the third Then she's dead on the fourth, I'm dead wrong
Threatens to fight Eminem and then promises to kill him. He describes the murder in graphic detail and brags about the woman he will find to replace his victim.

The weak or the strong, who got it goin' on? (Born Again, yeah) The weak or the strong, who got it goin' on? (uh huh, uh) You're dead wrong (we won't stop, 'cause we can't stop)
Repeats the chorus to end the song, asking who is superior between the weak and the strong and suggesting that the answer is the strong.