JUICY
Notorious B.I.G. & Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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Yeah, this album is dedicated
To all the teachers that told me I'd never amount to nothin'
To all the people that lived above the buildings that I was hustlin' in front of
Called the police on me when I was just tryin' to make some money to feed my daughter (it's all good)
And all the niggas in the struggle
You know what I'm sayin'? It's all good, baby baby
It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine
Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
Hangin' pictures on my wall
Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
Smokin' weed in Bambu, sippin' on Private Stock
Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack
With the hat to match
Remember Rappin' Duke? Duh-ha, duh-ha
You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far
Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
Peace to Ron G, Brucie B, Kid Capri
Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starski
I'm blowin' up like you thought I would
Call the crib, same number, same hood
It's all good (it's all good)
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
You know very well
Who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
Reach for the stars
You had a goal
But not that many
'Cause you're the only one
I'll give you good and plenty
I made the change from a common thief
To up close and personal with Robin Leach
And I'm far from cheap
I smoke skunk with my peeps all day
Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
The Moët and Alizé keep me pissy
Girls used to diss me
Now they write letters 'cause they miss me
I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff
I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
Now honeys play me close like butter play toast
From the Mississippi down to the East Coast
Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
Sold-out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
Livin' life without fear
Puttin' five karats in my baby girl's ear
Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool
Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school
Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood
And it's still all good
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
You know very well
Who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
Reach for the stars
You had a goal
But not that many
'Cause you're the only one
I'll give you good and plenty
Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis
When I was dead broke, man, I couldn't picture this
50-inch screen, money-green leather sofa
Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
Phone bill about two G's flat
No need to worry, my accountant handles that
And my whole crew is loungin'
Celebratin' every day, no more public housin'
Thinkin' back on my one-room shack
Now my mom pimps a Ac' with minks on her back
And she loves to show me off of course
Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us
No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us
Birthdays was the worst days
Now we sip Champagne when we thirsty
Uh, damn right, I like the life I live
'Cause I went from negative to positive
And it's all (It's all good, nigga)
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
You know very well
Who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
Reach for the stars
You had a goal
But not that many
'Cause you're the only one
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
I'll give you good and plenty
Representin' B-Town in the house
Junior Mafia, mad flavor
Uh, uh, yeah, aight
You know very well
Who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
Reach for the stars
You had a goal
But not that many
'Cause you're the only one
I'll give you good and plenty
Biggie Smalls, it's all good, nigga
Junior Mafia, it's all good, nigga
Bad Boy, it's all good, nigga
It's all good
That's right, '94
And on and on, and on and on
You know very well
Who you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
Reach for the stars
The opening lines of The Notorious B.I.G.'s Juicy start with the line “It was all a dream I used to read Word Up magazine” and describe Biggie’s rise to fame from a struggling rapper from Brooklyn to one of the most successful and celebrated figures in hip-hop. The lyrics are an ode to the rapper’s journey, which started from humble beginnings and ended with him living a luxurious lifestyle, becoming a superstar, and reaching heights he never thought possible. Biggie’s lyrics are autobiographical and point to the struggles he faced before achieving fame and success, including his conflicts with the police, his ongoing financial struggles, and his hardscrabble life on the streets.
The lyrics in the song also talk about making a change from a common thief to becoming a successful rapper with his own unique style. The line "now honeys play me close like butter plays toast" speaks to Biggie's newfound fame and popularity with women. The song’s positive message is about staying true to oneself and remaining focused on one’s goals despite the obstacles that stand in the way.
Overall, Juicy is a story of hope and determination, and it’s a tribute to the idea of the American Dream – the notion that anyone can achieve success if they put their mind to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this album is dedicated
This album is dedicated to those who doubted me in the past
To all the teachers that told me I'd never amount to nothin'
To the teachers who didn't believe in me and thought I would never succeed
To all the people that lived above the buildings that I was hustlin' in front of
To the residents of the buildings I sold drugs in front of
Called the police on me when I was just tryin' to make some money to feed my daughter (it's all good)
When I was just trying to make some money to feed my daughter, they called the police on me, but it's all good
And all the niggas in the struggle
And all the people going through difficult times
You know what I'm sayin'? It's all good, baby baby
You understand what I'm saying? Everything is okay, my friend
It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine
It was all a dream, I used to read hip-hop magazines like Word Up!
Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D were amazing musicians who were frequently seen riding in limousines
Hangin' pictures on my wall
I used to hang pictures of my idols on my wall
Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
Every Saturday I listened to the radio shows Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, and Marley Marl
I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
I kept playing the same tape until it wore out
Smokin' weed in Bambu, sippin' on Private Stock
I used to smoke marijuana and drink Private Stock brand liquor while hanging out with friends in Bambu
Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack, with the hat to match
I used to wear a red and black lumberjack jacket with a matching hat
Remember Rappin' Duke? Duh-ha, duh-ha
Do you remember the rapper Rappin' Duke and his catchphrase 'Duh-ha, duh-ha'?
You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far
You never imagined that hip-hop music would become this popular and successful
Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Now I'm famous because I rap well
Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
It's time for me to make money and become as popular as the World Trade Center
Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
I was born a sinner, not a winner
Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
Do you remember when I was so poor I had to eat sardines for dinner?
Peace to Ron G, Brucie B, Kid Capri
Shoutouts to Ron G, Brucie B, and Kid Capri
Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starski
Shoutouts to Funkmaster Flex and Lovebug Starski
I'm blowin' up like you thought I would
I'm becoming more and more popular, just like you predicted
Call the crib, same number, same hood
You can still call me at my old address and I'm still living in the same neighborhood
And if you don't know, now you know, nigga
If you weren't aware of my success before, now you know about it
You know very well
You know exactly
Who you are
What kind of person you are
Don't let 'em hold you down
Don't let others prevent you from succeeding
Reach for the stars
Aim high and strive for greatness
You had a goal, but not that many
You had a specific goal in mind, but not many people share that same goal
'Cause you're the only one
Because you're unique and one-of-a-kind
I'll give you good and plenty
I'll give you more than enough to succeed
I made the change from a common thief
I stopped committing crimes and turned my life around
To up close and personal with Robin Leach
I went from being a criminal to having an interview with Robin Leach
And I'm far from cheap
I'm not a cheap and stingy person
I smoke skunk with my peeps all day
I spend my days smoking marijuana with my friends
Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way
I believe in spreading love and positivity, which is the Brooklyn (my hometown) way
The Moët and Alizé keep me pissy
Drinking Moët and Alizé make me drunk and happy
Girls used to diss me
Girls used to reject me and not want to be with me
Now they write letters 'cause they miss me
Now that I'm famous, girls send me letters because they miss me
I never thought it could happen, this rappin' stuff
I never thought I could become successful through rap music
I was too used to packin' gats and stuff
I was used to carrying guns and being involved in gang-related activities
Now honeys play me close like butter play toast
Now girls try to get close to me and flirt with me because of my fame
From the Mississippi down to the East Coast
From the Mississippi River all the way to the East Coast of the United States
Condos in Queens, indo for weeks
I own condominiums in Queens and have plenty of marijuana to smoke for weeks
Sold-out seats to hear Biggie Smalls speak
I sell out concerts where people come to hear me rap
Livin' life without fear
I live my life without fear and am not afraid of the consequences of my actions
Puttin' five karats in my baby girl's ear
I'm spending money on my daughter by buying her a 5-karat diamond earring
Lunches, brunches, interviews by the pool
I enjoy luxurious activities like having lunch or brunch by the pool, and having interviews there too
Considered a fool 'cause I dropped out of high school
Some people think I'm foolish for dropping out of high school
Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood
People don't understand the stereotypes that come with being a black male
And it's still all good
Despite the stereotypes and criticism, everything is still okay
Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis
I own both a Super Nintendo and a Sega Genesis gaming console
When I was dead broke, man, I couldn't picture this
When I was extremely poor, I couldn't imagine having all the things I have now
50-inch screen, money-green leather sofa
I've got a big 50-inch TV screen and a green leather sofa
Got two rides, a limousine with a chauffeur
I have two cars, one of which is a limousine with a chauffeur
Phone bill about two G's flat
My phone bill is around $2,000
No need to worry, my accountant handles that
I'm not worried about my phone bill because my accountant will take care of it
And my whole crew is loungin'
All my friends and associates are relaxed and enjoying life
Celebratin' every day, no more public housin'
We celebrate life every day and no longer live in public housing
Thinkin' back on my one-room shack
I remember living in a small one-room home
Now my mom pimps a Ac' with minks on her back
My mother now drives a pimped-out Acura and wears fur coats
And she loves to show me off of course
My mother is proud of my success and likes to show me off
Smiles every time my face is up in The Source
My mother smiles every time my picture is in The Source magazine
We used to fuss when the landlord dissed us
We used to argue with our landlord when they were being unfair to us
No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us
We didn't have heat, and we wondered why we never got gifts for Christmas
Birthdays was the worst days
My birthdays used to be the worst days because we couldn't afford to celebrate them
Now we sip Champagne when we thirsty
Now, we drink Champagne whenever we feel like it, even just when we're thirsty
Uh, damn right, I like the life I live
I like the way I live my life now
'Cause I went from negative to positive
I went from a negative situation to a positive one
And it's all (It's all good, nigga)
Everything is okay
Junior Mafia, mad flavor
Junior Mafia is a great group with a lot of style and personality
Biggie Smalls, it's all good, nigga
I'm Biggie Smalls, everything is okay
Bad Boy, it's all good, nigga
I'm part of Bad Boy Records, everything is okay
And on and on, and on and on
The success and positivity continues
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, MTUME MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Wallace, Sean Combs, James Mtume, Jean Claude Olivier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@missayawk
This is something you and your great grandparents can listen to together.
@potnoodles4life171
That would be awesome 😂❤
@colevetter8970
I'm specifically a big fan of Biggie and Sinatra, Glenn Miller etc., and these cross-overs could not have made me happier. I love you guys.
@veronicarunzo9327
Kids now will never understand the true talent of these two men. This is what art sounds like. Out fucking standing !
@isaacparker810
+Veronica Runzo yeah they probably will
@ponyfishseasons9900
born 2004, love rap, love tupac (died '95) eazy e (died '96) and Biggie is cool (died '97)
@MiguelPerez-hk4ql
2pac died in 96, Eazy in 95
@matyasmarek3173
Shut up dude. We sometimes have good music taste too.. Dont fucking write us of like that
@GamblerOnahotrun
Ppl listen to whatever they feel , I like it ! fuk them bitch kids
@aero3456
I love frank Sinatra and rap. 2 most beautiful sounds to my ears