Big Poppa
Notorious BIG Lyrics
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Junior M.A.F.I.A. (hehe, mm)
Uh (I like this) Yeah, yeah. Nine-fo' (keep bangin)
To all the ladies in the place with style and grace
Allow me to lace these lyrical douches, in your bushes
Who rock grooves and make moves with all the mommies
The back of the club, sippin' Moet, is where you'll find me (what?)
Mad question askin', blunt passin', music blastin'
But I just can't quit
'Cause one of these honies Biggie gots ta creep with
Sleep with, keep the ep a secret why not
Why blow up my spot 'cause we both got hot
Now check it, I got more Mack than Craig and in the bed
Believe me sweety I got enough to feed the needy
No need to be greedy I got mad friends with Benz's
C-notes by the layers, true fuckin'' players
Jump in the Rover and come over
Tell your friends jump in the GS3, I got the chronic by the tree
"I love it when you call me big poppa"
Throw your hands in the air, if you'se a true player
"I love it when you call me big pop-pa"
To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies
"I love it when you call me big poppa"
If you got a gun up in your waist please don't shoot up the place (why?)
'Cause I see some ladies tonight that should be havin' my baby, baby
Straight up honey really I'm askin'
Most of these niggas think they be mackin' but they be actin
Who they attractin' with that line, "What's your name what's your sign?"
Soon as he buy that wine I just creep up from behind
And ask what your interests are, who you be with
Things to make you smile, what numbers to dial
You gon' be here for a while, I'm gon' go call my crew
You go call your crew
We can rendezvous at the bar around two
Plans to leave, throw the keys to 'Lil Cease
Pull the truck up, front, and roll up the next blunt
So we can steam on the way to the telly go fill my belly
A t-bone steak, cheese eggs and Welch's grape
Conversate for a few, 'cause in a few, we gon' do
What we came to do, ain't that right boo (true)
Forget the telly we just go to the crib
and watch a movie in the jacuzzi smoke L's while you do me
"I love it when you call me big pop-pa"
Throw your hands in the air, if youse a true player
"I love it when you call me big pop-pa"
To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies
"I love it when you call me big pop-pa"
If you got a gun up in your waist please don't shoot up the place (why?)
'Cause I see some ladies tonight that should be havin' my baby, baby
(How ya livin' Biggie Smalls?)
In mansion and Benz's givin' ends to my friends and it feels stupendous
Tremendous cream, fuck a dollar and a dream
Still tote gats strapped with infrared beams (what?)
Choppin O's, smokin' lye an' Optimo's
Money hoes and clothes all a nigga knows
A foolish pleasure, whatever
I had to find the buried treasure, so grams I had to measure
However living better now, Gucci sweater now
Drop top BM's, I'm the man girlfriend
Honey check it, tell your friends, to get with my friends
And we can be friends, shit we can do this every weekend
Aight? Is that aight with you? Yeah, keep bangin'
"I love it when you call me big poppa"
Throw your hands in the air, if youse a true player
"I love it when you call me big poppa"
To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies
"I love it when you call me big pop-pa"
If you got a gun up in your waist please don't shoot up the place (why?)
'Cause I see some ladies tonight that should be havin' my baby, baby
Uh, check it out, nine-fo' shit for dat ass
Puff Daddy, Biggie Smalls, Junior M.A.F.I.A, represent baby, baby! Uh
"Notorious B.I.G.'s song Big Poppa tells the story of a man who spends his nights clubbing and chasing women. The opening lyrics immediately set the tone for a fun night out as Biggie addresses the ladies in the place, encouraging them to enjoy the night as he drops some smooth lyrics. The song continues with Biggie describing his crew, his interests, and his plans. He talks about his friends who have fancy cars, loads of cash, and who know how to get the ladies, and how he is just as successful as them. Throughout the song, Biggie effortlessly raps about his extravagant lifestyle while describing beautiful women trying to get his attention. His flow and lyrics perfectly capture the energy of a fun night on the town with friends, and his catchy chorus "I love it when you call me Big Poppa" encourages party-goers to throw their hands in the air like they just don't care.
While some see Big Poppa as glorifying the explicit content in hip-hop, others see it as not taking itself too seriously, which adds to its playful, carefree tone. Biggie's storytelling abilities shine through his lyrics, capturing the essence of the experiences and emotions of the nightlife scene. It is a feel-good song that takes the listener on a journey with Biggie as he enjoys his time at the club.
Overall, Big Poppa is an iconic song that plays a significant role in the success of Notorious B.I.G., as well as the hip-hop culture. From its catchy chorus to its memorable storytelling, it's a classic hip-hop anthem that remains a staple in music even decades after its release."
Line by Line Meaning
To all the ladies in the place with style and grace
Biggie addresses all the sophisticated women in the club using a metaphor to liken his lyrics to shoes, which he'll lace up and tied to the bushes, showing his capability to attract attention in a subtle yet seductive way.
Allow me to lace these lyrical douches, in your bushes
He asks permission to lace up and tie his lyrics to their bushes intending to ask the women for permission that he is not after them but the twofold rhyming purposes as well as suggestive adjectives.
Who rock grooves and make moves with all the mommies
He acknowledges the presence of women who are excellent dancers and make smooth moves while trying to flirt, and he finds it interesting.
The back of the club, sippin' Moet, is where you'll find me (what?)
He describes a bit of his clubbing habit and likes to drink Moet champagne and relax at the back of the club.
The back of the club, mackin' hoes, my crew's behind me (huh)
He is moving to the back with his crew because they're after women, and he tries to flirt and playfully seduce them.
Mad question askin', blunt passin', music blastin'
He is referring to how they operate in the club, such as asking many questions, passing some blunts, and enjoying the jam and dance the night away.
But I just can't quit
He implies his affinity to clubbing and flirting with women and wants to persist in his way of life.
'Cause one of these honies Biggie gots ta creep with
He suggests that he intends to take one of the beautiful women home with him to spend the night.
Sleep with, keep the ep a secret why not
He wants to have sex with a girl and encourages keeping it a secret between the two of them and not make it public.
Why blow up my spot 'cause we both got hot
He doesn't want someone to reveal his secret affair, as both are heated.
Now check it, I got more Mack than Craig and in the bed
He has greater charm than famous ladies' man Craig Mack, and he implies that he is terrific in bed.
Believe me sweety I got enough to feed the needy
He implies to women that he has plenty of resources (time, money, etc.), so there's no need for them to be greedy.
No need to be greedy I got mad friends with Benz's
He hints at having many wealthy friends driving luxury Mercedes-Benz cars.
C-notes by the layers, true fuckin'' players
He has a lot of cash stacked together with true players.
Jump in the Rover and come over
He offers to pick up a girl in his Land Rover and take them over to have some fun.
Tell your friends jump in the GS3, I got the chronic by the tree
He invites the ladies to call their friends and hop into his friend's Lexus, and he has marijuana (chronic) by the trees, ready to smoke and have some fun.
"I love it when you call me big poppa"
He likes it when people call him Big Poppa, his pseudonym.
Throw your hands in the air, if you'se a true player
He invites the true players in the club to throw their hands up in the air if they are genuine.
To the honies gettin' money playin' niggas like dummies
He is acknowledging the smart, money-minded women in the club, playing them as well as getting their money.
If you got a gun up in your waist please don't shoot up the place (why?)
He admonishes the people carrying guns in the club not to shoot anyone because he sees beautiful women that he would like to be with.
'Cause I see some ladies tonight that should be havin' my baby, baby
He claims to see women he wants to have children with and raise a family.
Straight up honey really I'm askin'
He intends to be candid with how he feels towards the girl.
Most of these niggas think they be mackin' but they be actin
He thinks most men in the club are pretending to have a good time and flirt with women but putting on an act.
Who they attractin' with that line, "What's your name what's your sign?"
He doesn't think the line "What's your name, what's your sign" works with women nowadays.
Soon as he buy that wine I just creep up from behind
He sees through men's tactics of buying wine and creeping up behind women shortly thereafter.
And ask what your interests are, who you be with
He plans to engage in deeper conversations and learn more about the lady's character by asking her interests and friends.
Things to make you smile, what numbers to dial
He'll try other things to make her happy, providing phone numbers to call and directions to take.
You gon' be here for a while, I'm gon' go call my crew
He tells her that he's not leaving anytime soon and will send a text message to meet up with his friends later.
You go call your crew
He suggested that she didn't forget to text her friends and hang out with them later in his company, as well.
We can rendezvous at the bar around two
He suggests that they meet at the bar at around 2 am.
Plans to leave, throw the keys to 'Lil Cease
He asks his assistant Cease to keep the keys to his car to avoid any problems while he's hooking up with a girl.
Pull the truck up, front, and roll up the next blunt
He'll drive and park his car at the entrance while his friend rolls the next joint he's going to smoke.
So we can steam on the way to the telly go fill my belly
He intends to get to his place and have some steamy sex, but first, he needs to satisfy his hunger.
A t-bone steak, cheese eggs and Welch's grape
He desires to have T-bone steak, cheese eggs and grape juice for breakfast.
Conversate for a few, 'cause in a few, we gon' do
He suggests initiating a conversation before they indulge in sexual activities.
What we came to do, ain't that right boo (true)
He acknowledges her presence and asks her if they're on the same page.
Forget the telly we just go to the crib
He invites her to his house and skip the hotel room.
And watch a movie in the jacuzzi smoke L's while you do me
He intimates they smoke marijuana in a Jacuzzi, watch a movie, and engage in a sexual affair.
"How ya livin' Biggie Smalls?"
An undisclosed speaker asks about how Biggie Smalls is living.
In mansion and Benz's givin' ends to my friends and it feels stupendous
Biggie points out he is wealthy with a mansion and Mercedes-Benz cars, which he gives away to his friends, and he feels great about it.
Tremendous cream, fuck a dollar and a dream
Having a lot of money appears to be more important than having goals, and he talks about having so much money.
Still tote gats strapped with infrared beams (what?)
He still has his gun loaded with infrared beams to blind his enemies and to protect himself.
Choppin O's, smokin' lye an' Optimo's
He talks about distributing crack cocaine and smoking marijuana with his friends and Optimo cigars.
Money hoes and clothes all a nigga knows
He suggests that all he knows are women, money, and expensive clothes.
A foolish pleasure, whatever
He acknowledges that his lifestyle might be viewed as foolish by others but doesn't care and continues living that way.
I had to find the buried treasure, so grams I had to measure
He talks about finding hidden wealth and measuring his grams of crack to sell on the street.
However living better now, Gucci sweater now
He talks about how he is living a good life now and can afford to buy luxurious clothing like Gucci sweaters.
Drop top BM's, I'm the man girlfriend
He is the man in his BMW convertible, and all attention is on him, and his girlfriend accompanies him.
Honey check it, tell your friends, to get with my friends
He suggests his date gets her friends and her to interact with him and his group of friends.
And we can be friends, shit we can do this every weekend
He intends to deepen his relationship with her and her friends and repeat the same activity every weekend.
Aight? Is that aight with you? Yeah, keep bangin'
He asks if she's okay with it, and if yes, they continue having fun.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JASPER, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY
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@x4k1lla18
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@chichitrain7528
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@randyspaceship
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@zzzangetsuuu
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@talibanbidness
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@agonimeri8815
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