I AM
P. Diddy/Shawnna/Timbaland/Twista Lyrics

Da da da da da da
I'm back again, making a statement with my music

Yes yes yes yes yes yes
Expressing enthusiasm and confidence

It's me again baby, Timbaland
Introducing myself as the artist Timbaland

And uh, we doin' somethin' like dis
Explaining that we are creating a unique sound

Hear da beat?
Asking if you can hear the catchy rhythm

Uh
A pause to emphasize a point

Say what?
Asking for confirmation or attention

That's right
Acknowledging that something is correct or true

Thank you, thank you, thank you
Expressing gratitude to the audience

Uh right now, Ima bring a special guest in
Introducing a guest artist

He gon' rip it for me, like this, check it out
Expecting the guest artist to deliver an impressive performance

Who am I, nigga wid tha blunt, steady trippin',
Introducing oneself as someone who stays high and is always ready for action

Sippin' on the concoction,
Indulging in a mixed drink

With tha gun cocktin'
Carrying a firearm ready for use

Drum knockin', gotta get off
Delivering powerful, impactful beats and seeking to make a mark in the industry

Bitches and killas in the front watchin'
Having an audience of women and dangerous individuals paying attention to the performance

Flowin' with like a finna studda some
Rapping smoothly and confidently, like a skilled artist

Betta come off a butta ton, brotha run, I hope he said he were
Expecting another artist to bring their best and hoping they can match my level of talent

I'ma flow until my belly hurt
Continuing to rap with passion and energy until physically exhausted

Pimp nigga rockin' on tha stage an rock on in the petty shirt
Displaying a confident, stylish performance on stage

Let it ruff, ooh
Allowing a raw, gritty sound to come through

Feels like anotha' one
Having the potential for another hit song

Who you be? Mr. Shystie
Addressing oneself as Mr. Shystie

The one who make you frown up like the lemon in my ice tea
Saying that my music can make you feel a range of emotions, from joy to bitterness

The muthafucka' most likely
Identifying oneself as the one most likely to succeed and make an impact

To get a tuba with the opposition in my position
Using wordplay to say that I can overcome any obstacle or competition in my current situation

I break em off when I give em tha heat
Implying that my music is so hot it can break down barriers and captivate listeners

Steady re' for rollin'
Always prepared and ready to perform

Bullets body decomposition
Metaphorically speaking about how my lyrics can break down and destroy opponents

I dismember the weak on the Timbaland beat
Asserting that I can lyrically dismantle weaker artists over a Timbaland-produced beat

You remember the beat
Reiterating the memorable and impactful nature of the music

Conversation we had
Referring to previous discussions or interactions

When my adrenaline was rushin'
Recalling the heightened excitement and energy during a performance

Check yo brakes and knee pads
Advising others to be prepared and protected for the high-energy experience

When the twis to get tha bus in
Referring to myself, Twista, getting ready to deliver a fast-paced verse

Body's gon' get rushed in
Creating a sense of anticipation for the crowd, knowing that my rapping will impress and energize them

I can make em hit tha dance flo'
Having the ability to create music that makes people want to dance

Brothas, bitches, and hustlers
Referring to the diverse audience that enjoys and appreciates my music

I get up in the guts homie, never phoney
Emphasizing my authenticity and the confidence I have in my sexual pursuits

Hitta wigga when he run up on me
Warning those who try to confront me that they will face hostility and aggression

Y'all muthafuckas still don't know me
Expressing frustration that despite my success, some people still don't recognize or understand my talent

Let em' learn slowly
Allowing those who doubt or underestimate me to eventually realize my true skill and talent over time

Who you be?
Asking the listener to identify themselves

I'm tha one that stay high
Explaining that I am someone who enjoys being under the influence of drugs

Center maka up tha party, rockin' body's
Being the focal point of the party, captivating everyone's attention with my music and attractive appearance

With tha thugga hands up in the sky
Having a street reputation and gaining respect from others

Neva shy he's fly
Expressing confidence and style, never being hesitant or afraid

I'm the one's gon' get buck
Being the person who will bring energy and excitement to the crowd

T-straight from the Chi
Referring to myself as an artist from Chicago (the Chi)

Ribal, homicidal, everybody duck
Creating fear and intimidation with my aggressive and dangerous lyrics

With tha party up and pimp struck
Causing the party to be lively and energetic, while impressing women with my pimp persona

T-N-T now I say who am I
Calling myself T-N-T and questioning my own identity

The one who's surrounded by the wood
Being in the midst of wealth and success, symbolized by expensive wooden materials

500 wid the ribs stickin' through the hood
Driving an expensive car (500) with a powerful engine that stands out in the neighborhood

Up to no good thats why'd stay they misunderstood
Maintaining a questionable reputation due to my activities, which leads people to misinterpret my intentions

And I'm always in tha mix of some shits
Constantly involved in controversial or dramatic situations

Scoop a shawty an she thick
Finding and seducing an attractive woman with a curvy physique

And tha bitch getts grip in them hips
Acknowledging the woman's attractiveness and sexual appeal

Putta dick on tha lips top it doggie style, she my homie gal
Engaging in explicit sexual activities with a woman who is comfortable with me as a friend

So I tricked on that bitch
Spending money on the woman as a means to impress or gain her affection

The one who's on tha dance floor
Being the center of attention on the dance floor, captivating others with my dancing skills

Sex gon' be one of tha mass hoes
Having casual sexual encounters with numerous women

Freak on a bad hoe
Engaging in sexual activities with a promiscuous woman

You's could really wanna flash gold
Being attracted to and impressed by my wealth and status, desiring to show off with me

Turn a hater to a sass hoe
Converting someone who dislikes me into someone who is attracted to me

Play an ballin' up at Cape Town, strippin' went down
Having a good time, partying, and engaging in risky or hedonistic activities in Cape Town

Study, tippin' off of CDs an Tapes
Examining and gaining inspiration from various forms of music, particularly CDs and tapes

Though see niggas see Gs to take
Being surrounded and respected by individuals who recognize my success and wealth

Run up to tha car, got no thangs
Approaching me without any weapons or means to threaten me

They got CDs to break, no easy pace
Acknowledging that others are trying to compete with my success in the music industry, but it won't be easy for them

Who you be?
Asking the listener to identify themselves

The crime cause other obituary an uligy
Being responsible for crimes that result in the deaths of others, resulting in horrible consequences

Photo stank and y'all be who to see
Having a negative reputation and attracting attention, even though some dislike me

Only smokin' it wid you and me
Referring to smoking marijuana as an activity shared only between close friends

Lets go hang out where tha booty be
Suggesting going to a place where attractive women can be found

I was on sumthin', no frontin'
Being under the influence of a substance, without pretending or hiding it

Yello' wide ol' belly in the po funkin'
Having a large, prominent belly due to excessive consumption of alcohol

Grinnin' while up in the curb
Smiling or laughing while in a car, possibly intoxicated

Wanna journey for herb
Seeking to obtain marijuana

Always tellin' somebody to smoke somethin'
Encouraging others to join in the act of smoking marijuana

True indeed
Agreeing with a statement, indicating it is true

The one thats flowin fluently
Describing oneself as someone who can rap with a smooth, effortless style

Make yo baby say goo to me
Having the ability to make women desire and be attracted to me

Whatcha did to her
Asking what actions I performed to give pleasure or satisfaction to a woman

Didn't ask why I hit her for
Not questioning or doubting why I engaged in sexual activities with her

Cause the game like literature
Comparing the music industry to literature, suggesting that it can be complex and profound

Get it Get it girl
Encouraging a woman to understand and engage in the fun, exciting aspects of life

I don't know what you was waitin on
Expressing surprise that someone was hesitant or unsure about engaging with me

But if you aint wid a partna
If you don't have a committed relationship

This young monsters a fly guy
Describing myself as a young, impressive individual

Shake a lil' bit of dat body
Encouraging a woman to dance and move her body in a seductive manner

We gon' party till we sky high
Promising to have an exciting and fun-filled party until reaching a state of euphoria

To my playas an soldiers, shady niggas,
Acknowledging and giving a shout-out to my loyal supportive friends and associates

Young thugs and strap hoes,
Recognizing and addressing the younger generation who engage in criminal activities or prostitution

Pimps strikin' fees and red bones
Referring to myself as a successful pimp and acknowledging attractive women

Ghetto fees and Gs an MC's for the rifols
Referring to those from urban neighborhoods and those who are involved in illegal activities and rap as a profession

The one that be kickin' off air time
Being the one who starts off a popular song on the radio

From sunrise ta bedtime
Being active and influential throughout the entire day

All of y'all need ta know me, the one an only
Asserting that everyone should be aware of my talent and uniqueness

Pimp slach tingin' twista from tha Chi
Referring to myself as a skilled rapper and pimp from Chicago

Makin' competition die slowly
Causing other artists to struggle and fade away in comparison to my talent

Ha ha ha ha
Expressing laughter or a sense of amusement

Y'all didn't think that I would do it again twice did ya
Surprising the audience by delivering another impressive performance

Ha ha
Continuing to laugh or express amusement

I do it like that, I put it down
Being proud of my unique style and confidently delivering my music

For tha ninety eight or T N T
Referring to the year 1998 or my team name T N T (Timbaland and Twista)

Thang ya know what I'm sayin'
Expressing the idea that the listener understands and can relate to what I'm saying

Timbaland and Twista
Referring to the artists Timbaland and Twista, who collaborated on the song

Y'all fools couldn't recognize could ya?
Challenging those who underestimated my talent and ability to now acknowledge my success

I put it down for all parts of the area
Representing and making a strong impact on various regions or communities

We out
Concluding the song or performance