Victory
Papoose Lyrics


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“Papoose!”
“Street sweepers entertainment”
“Only a Brooklyn nigga could do this”

Yea bigg”
Yea, yea”
I chase hustlas of the block tell them get
Of the strip,
You 8 ball shaving dog you a ain't flipping a brick

I chase rappers of the stage tell them get
Of the Mic

You just rapping about it homeboy this shit is my life

I look murders in the eye that's word
Of a trigga

If I'm still alive, you ain't a real murderer nigga

I put it work
Work on this starving streets
I put it work. I aint never squash a bee
I put it work, work on the block all night
I put it work, work on this got them mic
I put it work, work on this starving streets
I put it work, I aint never squash a bee

I don't demolish ya rappers cause I doubt ya breads
But I cant go back to Brooklyn without ya heads

Run upon me ya better re route ya legs
How many miles ya feed

These niggas be taking food out ya plates
But you calimin that you blast your glock

I aint pass nobody my plate,
I pass a pout

They telling you who the feed taking half on top
Niggas be running your plate like a traffic cop


Rappers be getting leaned on when they getting rap doe
Trying to lean on me they see I got a cash flow

Wanna lean on me, but when I let that mack blow
I bet you it would make lean back like fat joe

I spit the greater originally like jazz-o
Dictator like Castro

I was in a wimp in the celly
Yea hitting some chick with the elly

Had a feed pumping gas in a wimp of the Getty
that's when I seen my man who rip something deadly

He walked around stick something ready
Nigga told me sin something light

I gripped on a deasy
I don't sin something light but sin somethin heavy

Talking that mess over that under hand tracks
Goin get you and your other man wack

Im from the motherland but this gutter lain crap
Got this brother men strap

They hit one of your mans in the back laid your upper man flat
The docter had to cut his arms off then black

They say one of his arm but his other hand a rap
Now every time he come to a show the mothafucka cant clap

How you bag on a ounce and bring one grand back
Cant cut a damn crack

I hate when two of my mans get it to it
I cant fuckin stand that

I aint no referee understand that
don't ask me for a towel if he cuts you
I don't want to hear that
Ima hand you a razor and tell you cut that man back

You a dolor not a soldier
Understand that
They got you out hear carrying hundred grams packs

I don't care if he rich or he bust his damn gat
That don't make him nice the cocksocker cant rap

Maybe go to industrie parties my who fam strap
Hot 9, 7 smither?
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In Brooklyn we don't give a fuck about rubber band stacks
Niggas will rob you for your money and give you your rubber bands back

Real dogs don't got a tail to get of jail
Fake dogs telling on each other how the hell

Cause my dogs dogs
Cause they ride well
I call yall dogs cause everyone of ya niggas got a tail

Stay planin is next to the smart niggas im standing
Cause yo im be expecting them hard for ya niggas to panic

Man I aint messing with ya niggas im glammin
Ya slick talkin ya bay yo nigga is cannon

O.T
I shoot like all millie in vange
New york yo niggas do damage

Niggas who do under hammin moves take smart dudes for granted
Getting the upper hand why would give yall niggas advantge

Soon as you lay an eye at your mouth niggas
You jammamin
Dark like you a fanam

a lot of niggas be acting hard like they could stand it
But man when the shot go off
They be under them cars like a macanic

Cause you cant try to touch a big track physically
Only way you cant touch a big track I lyrically
The upinomy lyrical ability
Soulute busta rhymes puffy and big
This is victory
Face fire don't run tfrom scorchers




And flames
My blood don't run homie you walk through my veins

Overall Meaning

“Victory” is the sixth track on Papoose’s debut album “The Nacirema Dream” which was released in 2013. The song features energetic beats, a hard-hitting bassline, and Lyrical imagery that depicts the brutal reality of life in the streets of Brooklyn. The song opens up with an intense spoken-word intro that pays tribute to the rapper and his Brooklyn roots. The lyrics are a testament to Papoose's lyrical prowess and depict his dedication to his craft. He raps about his life experiences, his struggles, and the hustles he has had to put up with growing up in Brooklyn. He’s proud to be from Brooklyn and raps that only a Brooklyn nigga could do what he’s doing.


Papoose is known for his ability to tell stories in his songs, and “Victory” is no exception. He raps about chasing hustlers off the block and telling them to get off the strip. He also calls out rappers who are merely rapping about his life, saying that this shit is his life. Papoose’s quest for victory is entirely fueled by his hard work and determination as he works hard on the block all night, day and night in pursuit of his goals. The ending of Victory is a message to anyone who intends to test his mettle: run up on him, and you’ll regret it. Overall, Victory is a powerful song that emphasizes dedication and struggle, exactly what Papoose stands for.


Line by Line Meaning

Yea bigg”
Excited about what's to come next


Yea, yea”
Continuation of excitement about what's to come next


I chase hustlas of the block tell them get Of the strip, You 8 ball shaving dog you a ain't flipping a brick
Discouraging small-time street drug dealers who aren't serious about running a real operation


I chase rappers of the stage tell them get Of the Mic You just rapping about it homeboy this shit is my life
Challenging rappers who don't have real-life experience to get off stage and let someone with actual street knowledge perform


I look murders in the eye that's word Of a trigga If I'm still alive, you ain't a real murderer nigga
Boasting about his own toughness and challenging others who claim to be murderous


I put it work Work on this starving streets I put it work. I aint never squash a bee I put it work, work on the block all night I put it work, work on this got them mic I put it work, work on this starving streets I put it work, I aint never squash a bee
Talking about his hard work to succeed in the music industry and on the streets and refusing to back down from any challenge, big or small


I don't demolish ya rappers cause I doubt ya breads But I cant go back to Brooklyn without ya heads Run upon me ya better re route ya legs How many miles ya feed These niggas be taking food out ya plates But you calimin that you blast your glock I aint pass nobody my plate, I pass a pout They telling you who the feed taking half on top Niggas be running your plate like a traffic cop
Challenging rappers who claim to be tough but are really just making music for money, while also admonishing those stealing food off others' plates, and boasting about holding his own


Rappers be getting leaned on when they getting rap doe Trying to lean on me they see I got a cash flow Wanna lean on me, but when I let that mack blow I bet you it would make lean back like fat joe
Rappers who are just in it for the money are threatened by Papoose's success and are trying to piggyback off him, but he knows they will quickly back down when confronted


I spit the greater originally like jazz-o Dictator like Castro I was in a wimp in the celly Yea hitting some chick with the elly Had a feed pumping gas in a wimp of the Getty that's when I seen my man who rip something deadly He walked around stick something ready Nigga told me sin something light I gripped on a deasy I don't sin something light but sin somethin heavy
Boasting about his own talent, referencing influential historical figures, and reminiscing about a time when he was in jail and his friend told him to only commit small crimes, but instead he committed a much larger crime


Talking that mess over that under hand tracks Goin get you and your other man wack Im from the motherland but this gutter lain crap Got this brother men strap They hit one of your mans in the back laid your upper man flat The docter had to cut his arms off then black They say one of his arm but his other hand a rap Now every time he come to a show the mothafucka cant clap
Exposing hidden threats that can arise from small disagreements, particularly in a more dangerous setting like the streets, leading to devastating consequences


How you bag on a ounce and bring one grand back Cant cut a damn crack I hate when two of my mans get it to it I cant fuckin stand that I aint no referee understand that don't ask me for a towel if he cuts you I don't want to hear that Ima hand you a razor and tell you cut that man back
Complaining about a common industry problem and how it mirrors problems in the drug game, while also expressing frustration at being dragged into conflicts between friends


You a dolor not a soldier Understand that They got you out hear carrying hundred grams packs I don't care if he rich or he bust his damn gat That don't make him nice the cocksocker cant rap Maybe go to industrie parties my who fam strap Hot 9, 7 smither? ? ? ? In Brooklyn we don't give a fuck about rubber band stacks Niggas will rob you for your money and give you your rubber bands back
Insisting that the people he works with on the street are really tough and not just looking for a quick payout, while also asserting that the success that comes with the industry isn't worth all the trouble


Real dogs don't got a tail to get of jail Fake dogs telling on each other how the hell Cause my dogs dogs Cause they ride well I call yall dogs cause everyone of ya niggas got a tail
Explaining how real gangsters behave and excoriating fake ones who aren't really about that life by calling them out for their flippant behavior and betrayal


Stay planin is next to the smart niggas im standing Cause yo im be expecting them hard for ya niggas to panic Man I aint messing with ya niggas im glammin Ya slick talkin ya bay yo nigga is cannon O.T I shoot like all millie in vange New york yo niggas do damage
Declaring his ability to stay calm under pressure and calling out other rappers who aren't really about their words, while bragging about his own abilities


Niggas who do under hammin moves take smart dudes for granted Getting the upper hand why would give yall niggas advantge Soon as you lay an eye at your mouth niggas You jammamin Dark like you a fanam a lot of niggas be acting hard like they could stand it But man when the shot go off They be under them cars like a macanic
Admonishing others for underestimating people who are smarter or more powerful than them and making fun of people who pretend to be tough despite their fear in the face of danger


Cause you cant try to touch a big track physically Only way you cant touch a big track I lyrically The upinomy lyrical ability Soulute busta rhymes puffy and big This is victory Face fire don't run tfrom scorchers And flames My blood don't run homie you walk through my veins
Explaining the importance of respect in the music industry and how talent is the only metric that matters, and asserts his own talent and superiority




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@truckerdelz1560

2023 and this joint still 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Brooklyn it is 💪🏿

@laowi1992

Why is it that the less known rappers are the best lyricists? Papoose is a true lyricist.

@dc4l230

They don't sell out that's why...

@thisisnow9629

papoose was blackballed by the biggest names in hip hop because they knew he was the best

@turtleanton6539

laowi1992 because he cant write a song to save his life

@turtleanton6539

The Truth nooooway. nas talks about stuff in his songs

@troydesa7251

Same way there's a man in the yard better than LeBron.

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@NiniBonita

My blood don't Run 😱 It walk through my veins...

@christopherjohnson979

NINI PROM
U FROM BK?

@NiniBonita

+Christopher Johnson No, From Africa 😍

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