Bleed
Notorious B.I.G. Feat. Ghostface & Raekwon Lyrics
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Got the suitcase up in the Sentra
Go to room 112, tell 'em Blanco sent ya
Feel the strangest
If no money exchanges
I got these kids in Ranges
To leave them niggas brainless
All they tote is stainless
Calm as possible, make the deal go through
If not, here's 12 shots, we know how you do
Please make yo killin's clean
Slugs up in between
They eyes, like True Lies
Kill 'em and flee the scene
Just bring back the coke or the cream
Or else, yo' life is on the shelf
We mean this Frank
Them cats we fuckin' wit' put bombs in yo' moms gas tank
Let's get this money baby
They shady, we get shady
Dress up like ladies
And burn 'em with dirty 380's
Then they come to kill our babies
That all out
I got gats that blow the wall out
Clear the mall out
Fuck the fallout
Word is Stretch, I bet they pussy
The seven digits push me
Fuckin' real
Here's the deal
I got a hundred bricks, 14-5 a piece
Enough to cop six, by the house on the beach
Supply the peeps with Jeeps
Brick a piece
Capiche?
Everybody gettin' cream
No one considered a leech
Think about it now, that's damn near 1 point 5
I kill 'em all I'll be set for life
Frank pay attention
These muthafuckas is henchmen
Renegades, if you die they still get paid
Extra probably, fuck a robbery
I'm the boss
Promise you won't rob 'em, I promise
But of course you know I had my fingers crossed
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture me bein' scared of a nigga that breathe the same air as me
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture me bein' shook
We can both pull burners, make the muthafuckin' beef cook
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture a nigga hidin'
My life in that man hands, while he jus' decidin'
Niggas bleed just like us
I'd rather go toe to toe with all of y'all
Runnin' ain't in my protocol
Since it's on, I call my nigga Arizona Ron
From Tucson, push the black Yukon
Usually had the slow grooves on
Mostly rock the Isley
Stupid as a youngin', chose not to move wisely
Sharper with game, him and his crooks, caught a jooks
Heard it was sweet, 'bout 350 a piece
Ron bought a truck, 2 bricks laid in the cut
His peeps got bucked, got locked the fuck up
That's the raw vantage, came back, speakin' spanish
Lavish habits, two rings, 20 carats
Here's a criminal
Nigga made America's Most
Killed his baby's mother's brother, slit his throat
The nigga got bagged with the toast, weeded
Took it to trial, beat it
Now he feel he undefeated
He mean it
Nothing To Lose, tattooed around his gun wounds
Everything, the game, embedded in his brain
And me I feel the same for this money and diamonds
'Specially if my daughter cryin', I ain't lyin'
Y'all know the signs
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture me bein' scared of a nigga that breathe the same air as me
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture me bein' shook
We can both pull burners, make the muthafuckin' beef cook
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture a nigga hidin'
My life in that man hands, while he jus' decidin'
Niggas bleed just like us
I'd rather go toe to toe with all of y'all
Runnin' ain't in my protocol
We agreed to go and shootin' silly
Because niggas could be hidin' in showers with Mac Billy's
So I freaked 'em
The telly manager was Puerto Rican
Gloria, from Astoria, I went to war with her
Peeps in '91, stole a gun from her workers
And they took drugs, they tried to jerk us
We blaze they place, long story
Glo' seen my face, got shook
Thought a nigga was comin' for the safe
Now she breakin', shut up, 112, what's shakin'
A Jamaican, some bitches I swear
They look gay
In a black Range Rover
Been outside all day
If it's trouble let me know, I'll be on my way
Please I got kids to feed, I done seen you make niggas bleed
Nightmare, this bitch don't leave
Ron, get the gasoline
This spot, we 'bout to blow
Let's get the cash before the cops and Range Rover cats know
It's room 112
Right by the staircase, perfect place
When they evacuate, they meet they fate
Ron pass the gasoline
The nigga pass me kerosene
Fuck it, it's flammable
My hunger is unexplainable
Strike the match, just what I expected
The dread kid ejected in seconds
And here come two
Opposite sexes
One black, one Malaysian
We in the hallway waitin' patient
As soon as she hit the door we start blastin'
I saw her brains hit the floor
Ron laughin'
I swear to God
I hit Maxi Priest at least 12 times in the chest
Spint around, shot the chick in the breast
She cryin', headshots put her to rest
Pop open the briefcases, nothin' but Franco faces
The spots hot, sprinklers, alarm systems
That's when other guests start to slip in
It's time for us to get to dippin'
I know them niggas in the Range is on they way up
Flippin', pistol grippin'
I know they clippin'
The hallway, got real loud and crowded
They walked right past us
I don't know how they allowed it
The funny thing about it
Through all the excitement
They Range got towed, they double parked by a hydrant
Stupid motherfuckers
The song "Niggas Bleed" by Notorious B.I.G. is a vivid narrative of a drug deal gone wrong. The lyrics describe the rapper's involvement in a drug deal, where he and his associates plan to make a deal with their rival gang. In the first verse, he makes an entrance in a room with the suitcase, which has the money meant for the drug deal. Biggie then directs his associates to negotiate, and if the deal does not go through, they resort to violence. The second verse describes the rapper's confidence and strength as he does not fear any threat from his rivals. He even states that he would rather go toe to toe with them.
The phrase, "Niggas Bleed just like us," is repeated throughout the song, which emphasizes the fact that both he and his rivals are human beings who, no matter their position or power or bravado, can be killed, injured or feel pain. Biggie uses the phrase to show that he is not afraid of his rivals because they are human and are no different from him or anyone else.
The song also explores the consequences of getting involved in the drug trade, as it often leads to violence, death, and a range of other dangers. Biggie tells a story of robbery, murder, and betrayal, showing that the extravagant life of drugs and violence is, in fact, a deadly trade that inevitably takes its toll.
Overall, "Niggas Bleed" is an outstanding example of Biggie's storytelling ability. The rapper uses vivid imagery and descriptive language to transport the listener to the scene of the drug deal that ultimately leads to violent consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Today's agenda
What we have planned for today
Got the suitcase up in the Sentra
Bringing the important belongings in a compact car
Go to room 112, tell 'em Blanco sent ya
Visiting a specific location with a message from someone named Blanco
Feel the strangest
Experiencing an unusual and unfamiliar feeling
If no money exchanges
If no payment is made
I got these kids in Ranges
I have young individuals armed with firearms
To leave them niggas brainless
To incapacitate those individuals
All they tote is stainless
All they carry are guns
You just remain as
You simply stay composed
Calm as possible, make the deal go through
Stay as calm as you can and ensure the transaction is successful
If not, here's 12 shots, we know how you do
If not, there will be consequences in the form of 12 gunshots, as we are aware of your behavior
Please make yo killin's clean
Ensure that any acts of violence are carried out discreetly
Slugs up in between
Bullets fired in a precise manner
They eyes, like True Lies
Shoot them in the eyes, similar to the movie True Lies
Kill 'em and flee the scene
Murder them and quickly leave the location
Just bring back the coke or the cream
Simply return with the drugs or the money
Or else, yo' life is on the shelf
If not, your life is in serious danger
We mean this Frank
We are serious about this, Frank
Them cats we fuckin' wit' put bombs in yo' moms gas tank
The individuals we are associated with are willing to harm your family by planting explosives in your mother's vehicle
Let's get this money baby
Let's acquire the money, my dear
They shady, we get shady
They are untrustworthy, so we will act accordingly
Dress up like ladies
Disguise ourselves as women
And burn 'em with dirty 380's
Shoot them with low-quality guns
Then they come to kill our babies
In response, they may attempt to harm our loved ones
That all out
They are fully dedicated to this
I got gats that blow the wall out
I possess firearms that can cause significant damage
Clear the mall out
Evacuate the shopping center
Fuck the fallout
Disregard the consequences
Word is Stretch, I bet they pussy
I heard from a reliable source, Stretch, that they are cowardly
The seven digits push me
The large sum of money motivates me
Fuckin' real
Being completely genuine
Here's the deal
Let me explain the arrangement
I got a hundred bricks, 14-5 a piece
I have a hundred units of illegal drugs, each priced at $14,500
Enough to cop six, by the house on the beach
Sufficient funds to purchase six luxury properties by the ocean
Supply the peeps with Jeeps
Provide our associates with vehicles
Brick a piece
Each unit of drugs
Capiche?
Understand?
Everybody gettin' cream
Everyone is profiting
No one considered a leech
No one is seen as a useless or parasitic individual
Think about it now, that's damn near 1 point 5
Consider this, it's almost $1.5 million
I kill 'em all I'll be set for life
If I eliminate all potential threats, I will be financially secure for the rest of my life
Frank pay attention
Frank, listen carefully
These muthafuckas is henchmen
These individuals are hired muscle
Renegades, if you die they still get paid
They are rebellious and even in death, they will receive compensation
Extra probably, fuck a robbery
Most likely extra money, disregard the act of stealing
I'm the boss
I am in charge
Promise you won't rob 'em, I promise
I assure you won't steal from them, I swear
But of course you know I had my fingers crossed
However, it is worth noting that I was not being completely honest
Niggas bleed just like us
A reminder that all individuals, regardless of race, experience pain and suffering like we do
Picture me bein' scared of a nigga that breathe the same air as me
Imagine me being afraid of someone who shares the same environment and circumstances as me
Picture me bein' shook
Imagine me being intimidated
We can both pull burners, make the muthafuckin' beef cook
We both have guns, ready to engage in a violent conflict
Picture a nigga hidin'
Imagine someone trying to hide
My life in that man hands, while he jus' decidin'
Security and control over my life is solely in the hands of another, while he makes important choices
I'd rather go toe to toe with all of y'all
I prefer to confront and face all of you directly
Runnin' ain't in my protocol
Running away is not part of my strategy
Since it's on, I call my nigga Arizona Ron
Now that we are committed to this course of action, I contact my associate Arizona Ron for support
From Tucson, push the black Yukon
Coming from Tucson in a black Yukon vehicle
Usually had the slow grooves on
Typically playing slow music
Mostly rock the Isley
Frequently listen to music by The Isley Brothers
Stupid as a youngin', chose not to move wisely
Unintelligent as a young person, made poor decisions
Sharper with game, him and his crooks, caught a jooks
More knowledgeable in the streets, he and his gang committed a robbery
Heard it was sweet, 'bout 350 a piece
Heard about an opportunity to make a large profit, approximately $350,000 for each individual
Ron bought a truck, 2 bricks laid in the cut
Ron purchased a vehicle and concealed two packages of illegal drugs
His peeps got bucked, got locked the fuck up
His associates were arrested
That's the raw vantage, came back, speakin' Spanish
That was the unfiltered advantage, when he returned he spoke Spanish
Lavish habits, two rings, 20 carats
Extravagant lifestyle, wearing two rings with a total of 20 carats
Here's a criminal
This individual is a criminal
Nigga made America's Most
This person became widely known as a criminal in America
Killed his baby's mother's brother, slit his throat
Murdered the brother of his child's mother by cutting his throat
The nigga got bagged with the toast, weeded
He was caught with a gun and drugs
Took it to trial, beat it
Brought the case to court and escaped conviction
Now he feel he undefeated
Now he believes he cannot be defeated
He mean it
He is completely serious
Nothing To Lose, tattooed around his gun wounds
The phrase 'Nothing To Lose' is tattooed around his gunshot wounds
Everything, the game, embedded in his brain
His entire life revolves around the criminal lifestyle
And me I feel the same for this money and diamonds
And I feel the same way about money and material possessions
'Specially if my daughter cryin', I ain't lyin'
Especially when my daughter is upset, I am being honest
Y'all know the signs
You all understand the indications
We agreed to go and shootin' silly
We made a plan to engage in a shooting spree
Because niggas could be hidin' in showers with Mac Billy's
Because enemies could be hiding in showers with Mac-11 submachine guns
So I freaked 'em
So I startled or surprised them
The telly manager was Puerto Rican
The hotel manager was of Puerto Rican descent
Gloria, from Astoria, I went to war with her
Her name was Gloria, from the Astoria neighborhood, and I engaged in a conflict with her
Peeps in '91, stole a gun from her workers
In 1991, I stole a gun from her employees
And they took drugs, they tried to jerk us
They also stole drugs from us, attempting to deceive or cheat us
We blaze they place, long story
We set their location on fire, it's a lengthy story
Glo' seen my face, got shook
Gloria saw my face and became frightened
Thought a nigga was comin' for the safe
She believed that I was attempting to steal from the safe
Now she breakin', shut up, 112, what's shakin'
Now she is panicking, telling her to be quiet and asking what is happening at room 112
A Jamaican, some bitches I swear
A Jamaican individual and some women, I swear
They look gay
They appear homosexual
In a black Range Rover
In a black Range Rover vehicle
Been outside all day
Have been outside for the entire day
If it's trouble, let me know, I'll be on my way
If there is a problem, inform me and I will come immediately
Please, I got kids to feed, I done seen you make niggas bleed
Please, I have children to support, I have witnessed you causing harm to others
Nightmare, this bitch don't leave
A troublesome situation, this person does not leave
Ron, get the gasoline
Ron, retrieve the flammable liquid
This spot, we 'bout to blow
This location, we are about to set it on fire
Let's get the cash before the cops and Range Rover cats know
Let's quickly acquire the money before the police and individuals in Range Rovers become aware
It's room 112
The specific room number is 112
Right by the staircase, perfect place
Located near the staircase, an ideal position
When they evacuate, they meet they fate
When they try to escape, they will encounter a tragic outcome
Ron pass the gasoline
Ron, hand me the gasoline
The nigga pass me kerosene
The individual hands me a flammable liquid called kerosene
Fuck it, it's flammable
Forget it, it can easily catch fire
My hunger is unexplainable
My desire for success is insatiable
Strike the match, just what I expected
Ignite the match, exactly as I anticipated
The dread kid ejected in seconds
The person with dreadlocks quickly exits the area
And here come two
And now two individuals are approaching
Opposite sexes
One male and one female
One black, one Malaysian
One is of African descent, while the other is of Malaysian descent
We in the hallway waitin' patient
We are waiting patiently in the hallway
As soon as she hit the door we start blastin'
As soon as she enters the room, we begin shooting
I saw her brains hit the floor
I witnessed her brain matter falling to the ground
Ron laughin'
Ron is laughing
I swear to God
I promise, I am telling the truth
I hit Maxi Priest at least 12 times in the chest
I shot Maxi Priest in the chest approximately 12 times
Spint around, shot the chick in the breast
Turned around and shot the woman in the chest
She cryin', headshots put her to rest
She is crying as the gunshot to her head kills her
Pop open the briefcases, nothin' but Franco faces
Open the briefcases, inside are stacks of cash with Benjamin Franklin's face on them
The spots hot, sprinklers, alarm systems
The location is becoming dangerous, with sprinklers and alarm systems activating
That's when other guests start to slip in
At this moment, other guests begin to enter the area
It's time for us to get to dippin'
It is time for us to escape
I know them niggas in the Range is on they way up
I am aware that those individuals in the Range Rover are approaching
Flippin', pistol grippin'
Preparing weapons for use
I know they clippin'
I know they are armed with guns
The hallway, got real loud and crowded
The hallway becomes noisy and overcrowded
They walked right past us
They walk right by us
I don't know how they allowed it
I do not understand how they did not notice us
The funny thing about it
The ironic part about this situation
Through all the excitement
Despite all the commotion
They Range got towed, they double parked by a hydrant
Their Range Rover vehicle was towed because they parked illegally near a fire hydrant
Stupid motherfuckers
Idiotic individuals
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLOS DARONDE BROADY, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, NASHIEM SA-ALLAH MYRICK, SEAN COMBS
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MGGFilms
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Patrick Edmondson
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S
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3ffortl3ss
Ditto!
Austin Geissel
can't believe these mixes never took off, shits fire 8 years later
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Ready for liftoff?!
Patrick Edmondson
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