What You Want
P. Diddy Lyrics
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You are now entering a Bad Boy zone
You are now entering a Bad Boy zone
Yeah!
This is for the niggas who ain't got shit to love
I cripple thugs, just because
You not Jada but you could, kiss the slugs
Rap niggas in the studio, wasting bucks
You're better off making sure papi know your name well
Guess who ghostwrite for me, my brain sails/sells
Now believe it, better place checks
Bad Boy, big things nigga, HF
I put it down for mine, my crew live a life of crime
Constantly non-stop, when they on the climb
And BK, no such thing, it's dark
The sun go down, the tool start to spark
Outline in chalk, moms lift the part
Cases handle in the street, motherfuck the court
Shouldn't talk the talk, you can't walk the walk
It's The Hoodfellaz, what the fuck y'all thought?
Now if you want this money baby
Then I guess you in the right place
And if your mind ain't right sugar
Then you need to get up outta my face
So what's the deal?
Cant' ya see how a nigga feel?
And let me know if you gon' ride tonight
Cause this paper we makin' is real, all day
It's like that y'all (that y'all)
Don't get it twisted with the rap y'all (rap y'all)
Still walk around with the gat y'all (gat y'all)
Don't make me have to point it at y'all (at y'all)
And clap y'all (clap y'all)
That's how I see things goin'
Chains showin', rings glowin', Range Rovin'
And my nigga push ki's like Beethoven
It's gonna stay like that till the pearly gates open
And here we go [overlaps Verse's last line]
Aiyyo, let's get it where it needs to be
Tuned in to the, P-the-D, please believe
I told y'all it's on for life
The only bars I ever be behind is the one's I co-write
Hold it down, hold the crown
What I gotta brag for? Y'all should know by now
Cats talk this and that, so we rip the track
This a fact, it's a wrap, uh!
Now if you want this money baby
Then I guess you in the right place
And if your mind ain't right sugar
Then you need to get up outta my face
So what's the deal?
Cant' ya see how a nigga feel?
And let me know if you gon' ride tonight
Cause this paper we makin' is real, all day
Yo, yo
Niggas mad at the fact we bad
Man I won't stop like a New York taxicab
If your shit wack, we burn
If you got beef, we come back like a tax return
We get money, hold money, no quotas
We gon' fuck around and do this murder, no motive
Aiyyo, I burn more
Wait till I drop it, then you can learn more (Why?)
Cause you a turn-off
Numb in my veins
And bought enough to numbin' the brain
Lovin' the brain, let a slob till it's come and arrange
Strollin' the block, honey holdin' the glock
1-9, come on baby, it's crunch time
In a truck blue, yellin' my fuck you's
Doin' a buck-2, circle hoods like Doug Ghouls
Huggin' the piece, ha ha, Sim is the word on the street
Come on, I can make dessert outta beef
Now if you want this money baby
Then I guess you in the right place
And if your mind ain't right sugar
Then you need to get up outta my face
So what's the deal?
Cant' ya see how a nigga feel?
And let me know if you gon' ride tonight
Cause this paper we makin' is real, all day
Now if you want this money baby
Then I guess you in the right place
And if your mind ain't right sugar
Then you need to get up outta my face
So what's the deal?
Cant' ya see how a nigga feel?
And let me know if you gon' ride tonight
Cause this paper we makin' is real, all day
The lyrics of "If You Want This Money" by P. Diddy & The Bad Boy Family describe the lifestyle of the Bad Boy crew, and the importance of money and success in their lives. The song warns those who may be unprepared or unworthy to enter the "Bad Boy zone" and emphasizes the group's dominance in the rap scene. The lyrics feature various references to violence and crime, showcasing the toughness and resilience of the crew.
The first verse of the song is a warning to those who may not be prepared for the rough lifestyle of the Bad Boy crew, and the importance of being able to defend oneself. The chorus emphasizes the group's wealth and success, urging listeners to join if they are willing and able to handle the lifestyle. The second verse talks about their ability to handle conflicts and legal troubles, and their commitment to "holding it down" for the group.
Interestingly, the song was released in 2002, during a time of change in the rap and hip-hop industry. Many artists were beginning to move towards a more socially conscious and politically aware form of rap, yet the Bad Boy crew stuck to their guns and continued to release this more traditional form of tough, aggressive rap.
Line by Line Meaning
You are now entering a Bad Boy zone
Welcome to the world of Bad Boy Entertainment
This is for the niggas who ain't got shit to love
This song is for those who are struggling
I cripple thugs, just because
I take down tough guys for the thrill of it
You not Jada but you could, kiss the slugs
You may not be Jadakiss, but you can still get shot
Until your place hit up
Until your home gets raided by law enforcement
Rap niggas in the studio, wasting bucks
Rappers in the studio spending money frivolously
You're better off making sure papi know your name well
It's more important to have connections in the drug world than to be a famous rapper
Guess who ghostwrite for me, my brain sails/sells
I have someone else write my lyrics for me and I make a lot of money from it
Now believe it, better place checks
Believe it or not, we are making a lot of money
Bad Boy, big things nigga, HF
Bad Boy is a big deal and we are making a lot of money
I put it down for mine, my crew live a life of crime
I am loyal to my crew who are all involved in criminal activities
Constantly non-stop, when they on the climb
We never stop hustling and trying to climb to the top
And BK, no such thing, it's dark
In Brooklyn, there's no such thing as daylight or safety
The sun go down, the tool start to spark
When the sun sets, we start shooting
Outline in chalk, moms lift the part
After the shooting, the police draw an outline of the body in chalk and the victim's mother is left to mourn
Cases handle in the street, motherfuck the court
We handle our legal issues in the streets and don't believe in the justice system
Shouldn't talk the talk, you can't walk the walk
Don't talk about things you can't actually do
It's The Hoodfellaz, what the fuck y'all thought?
We are the Hoodfellaz, what else did you expect?
Now if you want this money baby
If you want to make, or be involved in making, a lot of money
Then I guess you in the right place
You're in the right place if you want to make money
And if your mind ain't right sugar
If you're not mentally ready for the criminal lifestyle
Then you need to get up outta my face
Then you need to leave me alone and get out of my sight
So what's the deal?
What's your plan? Are you in or out?
Cant' ya see how a nigga feel?
Don't you understand my perspective and what I'm trying to achieve?
And let me know if you gon' ride tonight
Tell me if you're going to join me in my criminal endeavors tonight
Cause this paper we makin' is real, all day
Because we are really making a lot of money
Don't get it twisted with the rap y'all
Don't mistake us for just ordinary rappers
Still walk around with the gat y'all
We still carry guns with us
Don't make me have to point it at y'all
Don't make me have to threaten or shoot you
And clap y'all
And shoot you
That's how I see things goin'
That's how I expect things to happen
Chains showin', rings glowin', Range Rovin'
We like to flaunt our expensive jewelry and cars
And my nigga push ki's like Beethoven
My associate is very skilled at selling cocaine
It's gonna stay like that till the pearly gates open
We're going to continue making money and living this lifestyle until we die
Niggas mad at the fact we bad
People are jealous of our success and reputation
Man I won't stop like a New York taxicab
I won't stop hustling no matter what
If your shit wack, we burn
If your music or product is bad, we destroy it
If you got beef, we come back like a tax return
If you have a problem with us, we'll come back with vengeance
We get money, hold money, no quotas
We make and hold onto a lot of money without any limits
We gon' fuck around and do this murder, no motive
We might commit a murder for no reason
Aiyyo, I burn more
I am better than everyone else
Wait till I drop it, then you can learn more (Why?)
Wait until I release new music, then you'll see my skills
Cause you a turn-off
Because you're not good enough
Numb in my veins
I am used to the criminal lifestyle and am desensitized to its violence
And bought enough to numbin' the brain
We have enough drugs to numb our brains
Lovin' the brain, let a slob till it's come and arrange
We love getting oral sex until it leads to a sexual encounter
Strollin' the block, honey holdin' the glock
We walk around the neighborhood with our girlfriends who are also armed
1-9, come on baby, it's crunch time
It's time for action, let's go
In a truck blue, yellin' my fuck you's
We're driving a blue truck and shouting obscenities
Doin' a buck-2, circle hoods like Doug Ghouls
We're driving fast and circling the neighborhood like we own it
Huggin' the piece, ha ha, Sim is the word on the street
We're holding onto our guns and people are talking about us
Come on, I can make dessert outta beef
I can easily turn a small problem into a big issue
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TREVEL COLEMAN, TREVELL COLEMAN, TIJUAN FRAMPTON, DRAYTON GOSS, JEREMY A GRAHAM, KAMAU HERBERT, MICHAEL JONES, MICHAEL CARLOS JONES, JACK KNIGHT, CHRIS MOSS, RONALD SMITH, JESSE BONDS WEAVER
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