Big Chips
R. Kelly Lyrics


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Big chips! (Woo!)
We off in Vegas drinking and partying
We got chicks in swimsuits modeling
We in the twin stretch Maybachs dipping low
The way the wrist shine it's so magical
You know them boys got the clubs out of control (Ho!)
Nigga what ya heard, it's Kells and Hov
With the second coming of Best Of Both
In the first week I predict a million sold, we talking

Big chips! Big trips to Vegas nigga
Big cribs and the whips is spacious (Uh huh)
Any day they could dig your grave
Shit, so big is my inspiration, dig?
No reward that's the risk is taken
In which case you niggas wouldn't wanna switch places
I, on the other hand, relish the situation
Thank the Lord for the gift, I'm gracious
I went overboard, look at this big bracelet
I overhauled it, you wouldn't recognize it
From the time that I bought it I just replaced it
I risk cases for shit like this, nigga I pray for some shit like this
Word to my Uncle Ray, who gave his life for some shit like this
Ma, you rolling? I'm as real as it gets

Big chips! (Woo!)
We off in Vegas drinking and partying
We got chicks in swimsuits modeling
We in the twin stretch Maybachs dipping low
The way the wrist shine it's so magical
You know them boys got the clubs out of control (Ho!)
Nigga what ya heard, it's Kells and Hov
With the second coming of Best Of Both
In the first week I predict a million sold, we talking

Big chips! I can't take this
The way you move your ass slow like Matrix
You make me wanna toss chips in Vegas
Before I toss chips, first, get naked
I can't fake it, girl you got the club shut down when you freak it
Superstar honey, so mean and vicious
Got a lot in common, I'm so mean and vicious
Bark bark farmer, this chicken laying platinum ex-farmer (preach!)
So go low mama, give it a go
As I punch 170 on stretch roads
Must turn up the radio
Girl you so good I'm swerving like 'Whoa, whoa!'
Uh oh! Uh uh oh! From the club to the stretch
Out the stretch to the hotel, into the hotel suite!

Big chips! (Woo!)
We off in Vegas drinking and partying
We got chicks in swimsuits modeling
We in the twin stretch Maybachs dipping low
The way the wrist shine it's so magical
You know them boys got the clubs out of control (Ho!)
Nigga what ya heard, it's Kells and Hov
With the second coming of Best Of Both
In the first week I predict a million sold, we talking

Big chips! I'm a boss I said
Tilt my hat and I cross my legs
Like old ladies at the park, I toss my bread
And the pigeons start flocking, ballin' like Bishop Loughlin
And stick Cochran on any DA why try to stop him
So any gunplay, that is an option
I been doing this since niggas was wopping
Rockin' Izods with the matching socks, and
Slap boxing in the back park and when the girls start watching
To try to get real, you had to drop 'em
See I ain't never been a fronter
Or fake it till I make it type nigga
Ma I don't want ya number
Either you're coming or alone ya
Either you know what you want ma, or I don't even want ya
You play pretty if you wanna

Big chips! (Woo!)
We off in Vegas drinking and partying
We got chicks in swimsuits modeling
We in the twin stretch Maybachs dipping low
The way the wrist shine it's so magical
You know them boys got the clubs out of control (Ho!)
Nigga what ya heard, it's Kells and Hov
With the second coming of Best Of Both
In the first week I predict a million sold, we talking

All around the world, stop where the sun sets
Spending big chips you wanna go (Uh oh, uh uh oh!)
You wanna go (Uh oh, uh uh oh!)
Say we going around the world, stop where the sun sets
Spending big chips you wanna go (Uh oh, uh uh oh!)
Do you wanna go (Uh oh, uh uh oh!)

Uh, come on, Tone, I see ya, Jigga, Kells, uh, yeah, Track Masters
What's really good, we in the islands chillin' in the shade and shit you know




Blue waters, yellow sand, uh
Either I'm high or, I think I just saw a dolphin

Overall Meaning

In "Big Chips," R. Kelly and Jay-Z portray themselves as wealthy, powerful men living lives of luxury. The song's title refers to the term "big chips," which means significant amounts of money. The song begins with the two men in Las Vegas drinking, partying, and enjoying the company of women in swimsuits. They ride in expensive Maybachs and boast about their sparkling wristwatches. The lyrics express the belief that the two artists are at the top of their game and will sell a million records in the first week.


The second verse is rap solo by Jay-Z who references legendary trial lawyer Johnnie Cochran, explains how he's always been a rich hustler, and doesn't fake his way to success: "I ain't never been a fronter, Or fake it till I make it type nigga." R. Kelly takes over in the chorus, repeatedly shouting "big chips" over the smooth R&B beat. The two men exchange verses for the rest of the song, detailing their exploits and courting female attention. The song ends with the sound of a dolphin, possibly indicating that they have moved on to an even more exotic location.


Line by Line Meaning

Big chips! (Woo!)
We have a lot of money and we're excited about it.


We off in Vegas drinking and partying
We are currently in Las Vegas, drinking alcohol and celebrating.


We got chicks in swimsuits modeling
We have attractive women wearing swimsuits who are modeling for us.


We in the twin stretch Maybachs dipping low
We are driving in matching, extended luxury cars that ride low to the ground.


The way the wrist shine it's so magical
Our watches are so expensive and flashy that they look almost magical.


You know them boys got the clubs out of control (Ho!)
Our presence in nightclubs causes excitement and frenzy among club-goers.


Nigga what ya heard, it's Kells and Hov
Letting people know that R. Kelly and Jay-Z are present and important.


With the second coming of Best Of Both
We are producing a follow-up album to our previous successful collaboration.


In the first week I predict a million sold, we talking
We predict our new album will sell a million copies in its first week.


Big chips! Big trips to Vegas nigga
We have a lot of money and travel to Las Vegas often.


Big cribs and the whips is spacious (Uh huh)
We have large houses and cars that are roomy.


Any day they could dig your grave
We are aware that life is short and one could die at any moment.


Shit, so big is my inspiration, dig?
We are motivated by our tremendous wealth.


No reward that's the risk is taken
There is nothing to gain without taking risks.


In which case you niggas wouldn't wanna switch places
Most people wouldn't want to trade places with us.


I, on the other hand, relish the situation
We, however, enjoy our situation and are grateful.


Thank the Lord for the gift, I'm gracious
We recognize that our success is a gift from God.


I went overboard, look at this big bracelet
We can be excessive, as demonstrated by the size of our bracelet.


I overhauled it, you wouldn't recognize it
We have made significant changes, even to the point of making a piece of jewelry unrecognizable.


From the time that I bought it I just replaced it
We have so much money that we do not hesitate to buy new things.


I risk cases for shit like this, nigga I pray for some shit like this
We are willing to take risks for opportunities like this and are grateful for them.


Word to my Uncle Ray, who gave his life for some shit like this
We remember those who have sacrificed their lives in pursuit of success.


Ma, you rolling? I'm as real as it gets
We are truthful and authentic.


The way you move your ass slow like Matrix
We are impressed by the slow, precise movements of an attractive woman.


You make me wanna toss chips in Vegas
She is so attractive that she makes us want to spend more money in Las Vegas.


Before I toss chips, first, get naked
However, we are also interested in sexual activity.


I can't fake it, girl you got the club shut down when you freak it
Her dancing is so impressive that it stops the entire club.


Superstar honey, so mean and vicious
She is beautiful and has an attitude to match.


Got a lot in common, I'm so mean and vicious
We relate to her demeanor and may also have a mean streak.


Bark bark farmer, this chicken laying platinum ex-farmer (preach!)
We are referencing the rags-to-riches success story of a hypothetical farmer who has become very successful.


So go low mama, give it a go
We encourage her to dance in a provocative manner.


As I punch 170 on stretch roads
We are driving very fast on long, open roads.


Must turn up the radio
We want to enjoy loud music as we travel.


Girl you so good I'm swerving like 'Whoa, whoa!'
Her dancing is so good that it causes a physical reaction in us.


Uh oh! Uh uh oh! From the club to the stretch
We leave the club and get into our extended luxury cars.


Out the stretch to the hotel, into the hotel suite!
We arrive at a hotel and go to our suite.


I'm a boss I said, Tilt my hat and I cross my legs
We feel confident and in charge, as demonstrated by our body language.


Like old ladies at the park, I toss my bread
We are generous and carefree with our money.


And the pigeons start flocking, ballin' like Bishop Loughlin
Our generosity brings attention and excitement, like the reactions of pigeons or basketball players.


And stick Cochran on any DA why try to stop him
We are powerful and can enlist the help of a famous lawyer.


So any gunplay, that is an option
We warn others that we are willing to use violence if necessary.


I been doing this since niggas was wopping
We have been successful for a long time.


Rockin' Izods with the matching socks, and
We recall the fashion trends of our past.


Slap boxing in the back park and when the girls start watching
We remember playfully fighting with friends while also trying to impress the girls.


To try to get real, you had to drop 'em
In the past, in order to be cool, one had to be tough and beat up others.


See I ain't never been a fronter
We have never pretended to be someone we're not.


Or fake it till I make it type nigga
We have never acted fake in order to achieve success.


Ma I don't want ya number
We are not interested in getting someone's phone number.


Either you're coming or alone ya
We only want to spend time with people who are interested in the same things we are.


Either you know what you want ma, or I don't even want ya
We only want to spend time with people who are confident and decisive.


You play pretty if you wanna
We do not care if someone is attractive if they are not also confident.


All around the world, stop where the sun sets
We travel frequently and enjoy beautiful sunsets.


Spending big chips you wanna go (Uh oh, uh uh oh!)
We are willing to spend a lot of money to enjoy new experiences.


Say we going around the world, stop where the sun sets
We continue to travel and enjoy sunsets.


Do you wanna go (Uh oh, uh uh oh!)
We invite others to join us.


Uh, come on, Tone, I see ya, Jigga, Kells, uh, yeah, Track Masters
We acknowledge our collaborators.


What's really good, we in the islands chillin' in the shade and shit you know
We are currently enjoying a relaxing vacation in a tropical location.


Blue waters, yellow sand, uh
We appreciate the natural beauty of our surroundings.


Either I'm high or, I think I just saw a dolphin
We may be under the influence of drugs, but we also appreciate the beauty of nature.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, LONDELL SMITH, SAMUEL BARNES, ROBERT KELLY, JEAN-CLAUDE OLIVER, ROBERT S. KELLY, SAMUEL J. BARNES, SHAWN C. CARTER, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER

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