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Obie Lyrics

Bitch I see you
Addressing the subject of the song in a confrontational manner

'Cause you know I know you
Asserting that the subject is aware of the singer's knowledge of them

Yeah, I know you
Repeating the previous line to emphasize that the singer has information on the subject

Last time I saw you, you was brewed up, booed up
Referring to the subject being in a romantic relationship the last time the singer saw them

Ready for a new fuck, last time you saw me
Implying that the subject had moved on and was looking for someone else, while the singer was present at the same time

I was P I to the motherfucking M P, what
Bringing up the fact that the singer is a successful artist, using it to contrast the subject's current situation

And lately I heard you's a broke bitch
Claiming that the subject is now financially struggling

Livin' in the lower class suburb
Further emphasizing the subject's current socio-economic status

And lately the word is I live in a suburb
Admitting that the singer, despite his success, also lives in the suburbs

And I don't fuck with birds
Stating that the singer does not associate with people who try to manipulate or take advantage of others

She used to pump on the block
Referring to the subject's past involvement in selling illegal substances

Sell a nigga' rocks, bail a nigga' out but
Describing the subject's past actions of selling drugs and also helping people escape police custody

She tried to plot on a nigga'
Claiming that the subject attempted to set the singer up or do something harmful to him

Vacant lot, one shot, bitch died, go figure
Suggesting that the subject's actions led to her own demise, using a metaphorical scene of violence

He used to pay this bitch, gave her lots of shit
Referring to the subject being financially dependent on someone else in the past

Fuck's wrong with this nigga' man?
Expressing confusion about the subject's behavior

He used to bring through the hood
Describing the subject's past presence in the neighborhood

Treat the bitch to fuckin' good, my opinion
Expressing the singer's perception that the subject was treated very well in the past

We used to blaze with the bitch
Referring to the subject's past use of marijuana with the singer and others

Faded off the lick, she x-rayed the clip
Describing the subject being under the influence of drugs and examining a weapon

This nigga bought braids for the bitch
Suggesting that the subject was given financial aid for cosmetic purposes

Louis Vuitton kicks and tricked on suck shit
Describing the subject receiving expensive and possibly superficial gifts

Meanwhile in the hood, she drivin' around good
Contrasting the subject's past financial situation with her present one where she can afford a car

This bitch thinks she in Hollywood
Suggesting that the subject is acting like a celebrity or someone who is very important

Meantime she settin' the nigga' up
Implying that the subject is planning something harmful against someone else

Tellin' us, what his stuff
Claiming that the subject is revealing information about someone else's possessions or valuable items

She's ready to get him stuck, what
Claiming that the subject is prepared to harm someone else

Thick thighs but she full of surprises
Describing the subject's physical appearance while also acknowledging their deceptive nature

I swear this bitch is Shady
Stating that the subject is untrustworthy, like Eminem's alter ego named Shady

(That's what I know)
Emphasizing the singer's belief in the subject's hidden personality traits

Sex on her mind, all the time
Implying that the subject is only interested in sexual activities

And you think that's your baby
Stating that the subject's current partner might believe that they are in a committed relationship when they are not

(You don't know)
Suggesting that the subject's partner is not aware of the infidelity or dishonesty

You a good guy that's livin' a lie
Claiming that the singer previously thought that the subject was an honest and trustworthy person, but that this was actually a facade

But she dove and played your safety
Implying that the subject deceived the singer or someone else into feeling safe or secure

(It's what I know)
Reiterating the singer's knowledge of the subject's actions

If you cool and she satisfied
Suggesting that the subject's partner is satisfied with the current relationship

How come that bitch just paged me?
Asking why the subject would still try to interact with the singer or initiate contact with him despite being in a committed relationship

(You don't know)
Implying that the subject's actions are hidden from their partner or others

We had to ride on a nigga'
Describing the singer and his group taking action against someone else

Watch him for the right time to get richer
Suggesting that the group planned the action for personal gain

We decided when the hit was
Claiming that the group made specific plans regarding when and how to carry out their actions

Run up on him, forty-five in the ribs, what
Implying that the group attacked the other person with guns or weapons

This nigga' screamed like a bitch
Describing the other person as being weak and scared

Showed us what his shit hit her
Suggesting that the other person was hit by the group's weapons or violence

Hell of a lick but the bitch
Expressing that the group was successful in their action but that the subject was also involved in the situation

Who told us 'bout the bricks
Describing how the group found out about a valuable commodity or possession

Exposed us to the nigga'
Implying that the subject revealed the group's intentions to someone else

He knew that we'd come
Suggesting that someone was aware of the group's intentions or actions

But meanwhile in his hood
Contrasting someone else's actions or lifestyle with the group's plans

His niggaz is suitin' up
Claiming that another group is getting prepared for potential violence

And Timbed, looted up
Describing that the other group is fully equipped and ready for conflict

Rims and new trucks your man, 'Livin' it Up'
Making reference to Ja Rule's song to describe someone's lavish lifestyle while also contrasting it with the group's violent actions

Then a van with no hubs
Describing the group's transportation as being old, damaged or broken down

Suddenly pulled up and erupt
Picturing the sudden and violent arrival of the other group

Shot a nigga', the fuck up
Describing the other group attacking with guns

Just my luck, the bitch got us both touched
Expressing the singer's misfortune in the situation, and mentioning the subject as being involved as well

It's like a rush, the bitch who blushed
Describing the thrill or excitement of the violence that took place, and possibly admitting the group's pleasure in inflicting harm

And smoked blunts wit us
Referencing how the subject used to spend time with the singer and his group, and suggesting that they were possibly accomplices

Turned out to be nuts, switched up
Describing the subject as being unpredictable and ultimately betraying the group

Mixed up wit the wrong slut
Admitting that the group made a mistake in trusting the subject in the first place

Got my friend zipped up in the bag, it's all bad
Referring to the loss of a friend or ally and accepting the negative outcome of their actions

My niggaz got my back, in fact they caught
Claiming that the group is still loyal and supportive of the singer

On her Ave, flossin' in another nigga' cab
Describing the subject as continuing to lead a flashy or extravagant lifestyle even after betraying and causing harm to others