Mo' Money Mo' Problems
Notorious B.I.G feat. P. Diddy Lyrics
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Tell me who rock who sell out in the stores
You tell me who flopped who copped the blue drop
Who jewels got robbed who's mostly Goldie down
To the tube sock, the same ol pimp
Mase, you know ain't nuttin change but my limp
Can't stop till I see my name on a blimp
Guarantee a million sales pullin all the love
We don't play around it's a bet lay it down
Nigga didn't know me ninety-one bet they know me now
I'm the young Harlem nigga with the Goldie sound
Can't no PHD niggaz hold me down, Cooter
Schooled me to the game, now I know my duty
Stay humble stay low blow like Hootie
True pimp niggaz spend no dough on the booty
And then ya yell there go Mase there go your cutie
[singers come in over this last line]
I don't know what, they want from me
It's like the more money we come across
The more problems we see
[repeat 2X]
Yeah yeah, ahaha, from the C-to-the-A-to-the-D-D-Y
Know you'd rather see me die than to see me fly
I call all the shots
Rip all the spots, rock all the rocks
Cop all the drops, I know you thinkin now's
When all the ballin stops, nigga never
Home got a chrome one and a yacht
Ten years from now we'll still be on top
Yo, I thought I told you that we won't stop
Now whatcha gonna do when it's cool
Bag a money much longer than yours
And a team much stronger than yours, violate me
This'll be your day, we don't play
Mess around be D.O.A., be on your way
Cause it ain't enough time here, ain't enough lime here
For you to shine here, deal with many women
But treat dimes fair, and I'm
Bigger than the city lights down in Times Square
Yeah, yeah yeah
I don't know what, they want from me
It's like the more money we come across
The more problems we see
[repeat 2X]
Uhh, uhhh
B.I.G., P-O, P-P-A
No info, for the, DEA
Federal agents mad cause I'm flagrant
Tap my cell, and the phone in the basement
My team supreme, stay clean
Triple beam lyrical dream, I be that
Cat you see at all events bent
Gats in holsters girls on shoulders
Playboy, I told ya, bein mice to me
Bruise too much, I lose, too much
Step on stage the girls boo too much
I guess it's cause you run with lame dudes too much
Me lose my touch, never that
If I did, ain't no problem to get the gat
Where the true players at?
Throw your roadies in the sky
Wave em side to side and keep their hands high
While I give your girl the eye, player please
Lyrically, niggaz see, B.I.G.
Be flossin jig on the cover of Fortune
Five double oh, get the phone number
Your name, I got to know, I got to go
Got the flow down phizat, platinum plus
Like thizat, dangerous
On trizack, leave your ass kizzack
I don't know what, they want from me
It's like the more money we come across
The more problems we see
[repeat 3X]
What's goin on?
What's goin on?
I don't know what, they want from me
It's like the more money we come across
The more problems we see
[repeat 3X to fade]
In "Mo' Money Mo' Problems" by Notorious B.I.G. ft. Puff Daddy and Mase, the lyrics are all about the consequences of success and fame. The lyrics are a reflection of the wealth and fame they've achieved, which has brought them more problems than they've ever had. The chorus repeats the line "I don't know what they want from me, it's like the more money we come across, the more problems we see" to emphasize the message that the more successful someone becomes, the more obstacles they face. The song includes references to their luxurious lifestyle, their wealth, and fame, name-dropping luxury brands like Rolex and Gucci.
The first verse is all about comparing oneself to others in the industry, who's hot or not, who sells out in the stores, who has the most jewels, and who has the most fame. The second part of the verse is about Mase's rise to fame, how he's still the same person but now has money and fame. Mase is proud of his money, and he guarantees a million sales, pulling all the love. Then, he addresses the other rappers in the game, telling them they don't believe in Harlem World, but he's doubling up, and he's sure he'll make it big.
The second verse is Puff Daddy's, and he's proud of his wealth and power, calling all the shots, ripping all the spots, and rocking all the rocks. He's proud of his accomplishments, and he declares that no one can bring him down. He warns others not to violate him, or they'll pay the price because his team is stronger than theirs. He realizes that there's not enough time for everyone to shine, and he treats all women equally, but he's bigger than the city lights down in Times Square, and he's not afraid of anyone or anything.
Overall, "Mo' Money Mo' Problems" is a song about success and fame, but also about the struggles and difficulties that come with it. It's a reminder that no matter how much money someone has, they'll always face problems in their life, and they need to rise above them.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, who's hot who not
Who is famous and who is not
Tell me who rock who sell out in the stores
Who is successful and who is selling out
You tell me who flopped who copped the blue drop
Who failed and who bought the expensive car
Who jewels got robbed who's mostly Goldie down
Who was robbed for their jewelry and who is still living lavishly
To the tube sock, the same ol pimp
Referring to themselves as a pimp wearing a tube sock, indicating they haven't changed
Mase, you know ain't nuttin change but my limp
Only thing that changed was their walk after gaining success, otherwise they remained the same
Can't stop till I see my name on a blimp
Won't stop until they are widely recognized and celebrated for their success
Guarantee a million sales pullin all the love
Confident in their ability to achieve a million sales and garner love and support from fans
You don't believe in Harlem World nigga double up
If you doubt their abilities in Harlem World, they will work twice as hard to prove themselves
We don't play around it's a bet lay it down
Serious about success and making a bet with others
Nigga didn't know me ninety-one bet they know me now
Since 1991, they have gained fame and recognition
I'm the young Harlem nigga with the Goldie sound
Referring to themselves as a young, talented person from their city with a unique sound
Can't no PHD niggaz hold me down, Cooter
No one with a PHD can control or contain their success
Schooled me to the game, now I know my duty
Someone taught them how to succeed and now they know what they must do
Stay humble stay low blow like Hootie
Stay modest and make moves in a calculated way like Hootie and the Blowfish
True pimp niggaz spend no dough on the booty
Successful people don't waste money on frivolous things like strippers
And then ya yell there go Mase there go your cutie
When they arrive with their attractive companion, they are both recognized
I don't know what, they want from me
Confused about what people expect from them
It's like the more money we come across
The more success they gain
The more problems we see
With success comes more challenges
Yeah yeah, ahaha, from the C-to-the-A-to-the-D-D-Y
Referring to themselves from their city in a humorous way
Know you'd rather see me die than to see me fly
Believe that some people would prefer for them to fail or even die rather than succeed
I call all the shots
In control of their own decisions and success
Rip all the spots, rock all the rocks
Owning and wearing the best and most expensive things
Cop all the drops, I know you thinkin now's
Buying all the expensive cars, and others believe it is temporary
When all the ballin stops, nigga never
They will never stop succeeding
Home got a chrome one and a yacht
Have a fancy car and a yacht
Ten years from now we'll still be on top
Confident in their longevity and continued success
Yo, I thought I told you that we won't stop
They've made it clear that they won't stop succeeding
Now whatcha gonna do when it's cool
Asking what others will do when they become successful
Bag a money much longer than yours
Earning more money than others
And a team much stronger than yours, violate me
A successful team that is better than others and cannot be defeated
This'll be your day, we don't play
A warning to those who doubt them
Mess around be D.O.A., be on your way
There will be consequences for those who underestimate them
Cause it ain't enough time here, ain't enough lime here
There isn't enough time or recognition for everyone to succeed
For you to shine here, deal with many women
More than one woman is interested in them
But treat dimes fair, and I'm
But they treat all women kindly
Bigger than the city lights down in Times Square
They are a larger-than-life figure with more success than just the bright lights of the city
Uhh, uhhh, B.I.G., P-O, P-P-A
Introducing themselves
No info, for the, DEA
Not providing any information to the drug enforcement agency
Federal agents mad cause I'm flagrant
Upsetting the authorities with their success
Tap my cell, and the phone in the basement
Being monitored by law enforcement through their phone calls
My team supreme, stay clean
Their team is excellent and successful without any negative associations
Triple beam lyrical dream, I be that
They are a successful and talented rapper
Cat you see at all events bent
They're a well-known figure who always has drugs
Gats in holsters girls on shoulders
Carrying guns and girls on their shoulders
Playboy, I told ya, bein mice to me
Treating them with disrespect will have consequences
Bruise too much, I lose, too much
If they get into too many fights or conflicts, they'll lose the success they've built
Step on stage the girls boo too much
Fans are upset or uninterested when they perform
I guess it's cause you run with lame dudes too much
Ascribing their lack of success on hanging out with boring or uncool people
Me lose my touch, never that
They'll never lose their success or talent
If I did, ain't no problem to get the gat
They would be able to get a gun quickly if they needed it
Where the true players at?
Asking for other successful, talented people
Throw your roadies in the sky
Tell your friends to raise their hands in excitement
Wave em side to side and keep their hands high
Continue waving arms and hands in excitement
While I give your girl the eye, player please
Not worried about other people trying to take their partner
Lyrically, niggaz see, B.I.G.
Their lyrical talent is widely admired
Be flossin jig on the cover of Fortune
Have a luxurious lifestyle, shown on the cover of a popular magazine
Five double oh, get the phone number
Have enough money to approach anyone and get their phone number
Your name, I got to know, I got to go
More interested in meeting the person and leaving shortly after
Got the flow down phizat, platinum plus
They have a perfect flow, and their success is rare like platinum plus
Like thizat, dangerous
Their success is risky and reckless
On trizack, leave your ass kizzack
They will leave their competitors behind them
What's goin on?
Asking about what's happening
I don't know what, they want from me
Confused about what people expect from them
It's like the more money we come across
The more success they gain
The more problems we see
With success comes more challenges
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NILE RODGERS, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, SEAN COMBS, MASON BETHA, BERNARD EDWARDS, STEVE JORDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@grundy333
If you listening to this in 2023... RESPECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@inutyounuteveryonenuts
Shit I'm 5 days late
@chiara1194
Hip Hop Evolution brought me here.
@slushu_6865
No, I’m listening to this in the reprombter of 3069
@dmv.michael3947
Len Martin ✅
@solofire2708
Yep im bumping this shit, i was a kid when this song came out and i still love it
@boringlyawesum
respect to mase for getting out of the industry with his soul and virgin booty intact.
@bnr.1998
Lmaaaoooo
@jvmh7949
Sure....
@mikenogozones
he knew that something wasn't right