Sky's the Limit
Notorious Big Feat 112 Lyrics

Good evenin ladies and gentlemen
The singer greets the audience in a respectful manner.

How's everybody doin tonite?
The singer inquires about the wellbeing of the audience.

I'd like to welcome to the stage, the lyrically acclaimed, ha
The singer introduces the next performer with admiration.

I like this young man, because, when he came out
The artist appreciates the performer's innovative style.

He came out wit the phrase, he went from ashy to classy
The artist commends the performer's rise from poverty to success.

Ha, I like that
The singer expresses enjoyment of the performer's style.

So everybody in the house, give a warm, round of applause for
The singer requests the audience to show appreciation towards the performer.

The Notorious B.I.G.
The artist announces the name of the performer.

The Notorious B.I.G. ladies and gentlemen give it up for him ya'll
The artist requests the audience to cheer for the performer.

Uh, a nigga never been as broke as me, I like that
The performer takes pride in his humble beginnings.

When I was young I had two pair of Lees, besides that
The performer reminisces about his days of limited possessions.

The pin stripes and the gray (uh-huh)
The performer recalls the clothing he owned.

The one I wore on Mondays and Wednesdays
The performer specifies the days he would wear one of his outfits.

While niggas flirt, I'm sewing tigers on my shirt
The performer describes his dedication to fashion by adding designs to his clothing.

And alligators
The performer adds another animal he sewed onto his clothing.

Ya wanna see the inside, huh, I see ya later
The performer invites someone to view the inside of his clothing at a later time.

Here come the drama, oh, that's that nigga wit the fake, blaow!
The performer anticipates conflict with someone who is not genuine.

Why you punch me in my face, stay in ya place
The performer responds to being hit and demands his attacker to respect boundaries.

Play ya position, here come my intuition
The performer relies on his instincts to handle situations correctly.

Go in this nigga pocket
The performer plans to steal from someone who has caused trouble.

Rob him while his friends watchin
The performer intends to steal from the trouble-causer in front of their peers.

That hoes clockin, here comes respect
The performer gains respect as others take notice of his actions.

His crew's your crew, or they might be next
The performer warns others that they may be a target based on their affiliation with the trouble-causer.

Look at they man eye, BIG man they never try
The performer describes how others fear him and have not attempted to cause problems.

So we roll wid em, stole wid em
The performer aligns himself with those who have similar interests and engage in criminal behavior together.

I mean loyalty, niggaz bought me milks at lunch
The performer values loyalty and mentions how his accomplices have provided him with simple pleasures (milk and cookies).

The milks was chocolate, the cookies, buttercrunch
The performer specifies the type of food he received from his accomplices.

In gear - Oshkosh with blue and white ducks
The performer describes the type of clothing he owns and wears.

Pass the blunt
The performer requests to smoke marijuana.

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on
The performer expresses an optimistic outlook towards achieving one's goals.

Just keep on pressin on
The performer advises others to continue working towards their goals despite challenges.

Sky is the limit and you know that you can have
The performer reinforces his message of limitless potential.

What you want, pressin what you want
The performer asks listeners to strive for their desires by working hard for them.

What you want, be what you want, have what you want, be what you want
The performer repeats his message of limitless potential, urging listeners to pursue their desires and be whoever they want to be.

Uh-huh, I was a shame, my crew was lame
The performer admits to feeling ashamed of his previous companions.

I have enough heart for most of em
The performer believes he has more courage and strength than his former companions.

Long as I got stuff from most of em
The performer admits to using his former companions for material gain.

It's on, even when I was wrong I got my point across
The performer asserts himself in any situation, even when he is incorrect.

They depicted me the boss, of course
The performer acknowledges the perception others have of him as a leader.

My orange box-cutter make the world go round
The performer emphasizes the value of his weapon of choice in his line of work.

Plus I'm fuckin, bitches ain't my homegirls now
The performer has sexual relationships with women, but does not consider them as close friends.

Start stackin, dabbled in crack, gun packin
The performer reveals his involvement in drug dealing, firearms possession, and accumulating wealth.

Nickname Medina, make the seniors tote my ninas
The performer has a pseudonym and commands older associates to carry his weapons.

From gym class, to Englass, pass off a global
The performer distributes drugs and controls territories in a school setting.

The only nigga wit a mobile, Can't You See like Total
The performer is the only one with a cellphone and references a popular R&B group's song to emphasize his unique status.

Gettin larger in waist and taste
The performer is enjoying the fruits of his labor and lifestyle.

Ain't no tellin where this felon is headin, just in case
The performer is aware that his criminal life could lead to imprisonment and is prepared for the worst.

Keep a shell at the tip of ya melon, clear da space
The performer keeps a loaded firearm on hand and warns others to keep a safe distance.

Ya brain was a terrible thing ta waste
The performer quotes a popular anti-drug ad campaign, emphasizing the negative consequences of drug use.

Eighty-eight long gates, snatch initial name plates
The performer commits theft and robbery and steals jewelry with engraved initials.

Smokin spliffs wit niggaz, real life beginner killers
The performer smokes marijuana with authentic individuals who are new to a life of crime.

Prayin God forgive us for being sinners, help us out
The performer acknowledges his wrongdoing and seeks forgiveness and redemption from a higher power.

After realizin, to master enterprisin
The performer develops a business mindset and seeks to excel in his criminal pursuits.

I ain't have ta be in school by ten, I was in
The performer never attended school regularly and prioritized other activities, such as criminal endeavors.

Began to encounter, wit my counter-parts
The performer meets with associates and colleagues to discuss their shared criminal activities.

On how ta burn the block apart, break it down into section
The performer and his associates plan to control and exploit their geographic surroundings by dividing it into smaller portions and coordinating actions accordingly.

Drugs by the selection
The performer and his associates deal drugs of various kinds.

Some use pipes, others use in-jec-tions
The performer's associates use various methods of drug consumption.

Syringe sold seperately, Frank the deputy
The performer and his associates sell needles for drug use and a person named Frank is part of their business operations.

Quick to grab my Smith-n-Wessun, like my dick was missin
The performer holds his firearm closely and treats it as something essential to his being.

To protect my position, my corner, my layer
The performer defends his area of operation with his weapon.

While we out here, say the hustlas prayer
The performer recites a prayer for those who engage in criminal activities as they try to succeed in life.

If the game shakes me or breaks me
The performer knows the dangers of his lifestyle and is prepared to accept the consequences.

I hope it makes me a better man
The performer trusts that the difficulties and drawbacks of his lifestyle would lead to his personal growth.

Take a better stand
The performer encourages others to improve their circumstances by taking a stronger stance in their own lives.

Put money in my moms hand
The performer intends to provide financial support for his mother.

Get my daughter this college plan, so she don't need no man
The performer takes care of his daughter's future and wants her to become independent.

Stay far from timid
The performer advises listeners to avoid being hesitant and indecisive in life.

Only make moves when ya heart's in it
The performer recommends making decisions with conviction and passion.

And live the phrase Sky's The Limit
The performer reiterates his belief in people's limitless potential.

Motherfucker... see you chumps on top
The performer expresses his confidence in his eventual success and mocks those who doubt him.

What you want, be what you want
The performer reiterates his message of potential and aspirations.