Got Ya Back
Showbiz & A.G. Lyrics


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Now if you need me
You know I'm here, G
You got my back, black?
You know it's like that
If you need me
You know I'm here, G
You got my back, black?
You know it's like that

Well it's the A to the jigga jigga G
Rolling with my brother, no other, P-I-C
Parter in crime if you didn't catch the rhyme
Yes, my brother, my man, my fam, the whole nine
And since we're talking about brothers
There's another dog in the pound (K. Shabazz) is the other
(On this track) Me and Walli World shared time
And go willy way back, black, like Grandpa's hair line
I'm from the ghetto, I will never ever let go
Always had a def show since the get go
Hold up, wait, let me jump on the scene
Yo who you be?
I'm Walli World from the neighborhood news team
I put down the rock, now I'm strictly hip-hop
(Now I) Keep a steady head and stay around the block
Party Arty how you like it? (Yo the shit sounds fat)
Yo LB what you doing? (I'm lounging, black)
Well it's my debut so I gotta stay true
Will he flip or flop?
No I'ma dip to the top
I can never get sick of looking at the brown grits
I take my pain and flip, I came with the head, now I'm hot
Yes I had to blow up the spot
Trade a lay up for tracks and got my rhymes for my jump shot
And my range is outrageous
Got mad pull (memory's full) too many pages

If you need me
You know I'm here, G
You got my back, black?
You know it's like that
If you need me
You know I'm here, G
You got my back, black?
You know it's like that

First things first, you know I burst with the herbs
On my own like a roughneck with the mental of a damn nerd
The gear I wear is only rough and right
Gave the Timbs a break, sport Northflakes with construction tights
I get hype and light blunts with my crew
Smoke a spliff with Ice if Wu got the .22
And mama duke gets nuff respect
Because she kept me in check, one deep, now that's a roughneck
Dre's the best, you'd better say yes, or test
The G double O-D-F-E double L-A-S
I'm incredible, making MC's edible
Sell out is what I'll never do, get paid is what I'd better do
And while my brother's in the federal
I'm making LP's, collecting G's for my revenue
Now so I was bombing
Brothers are dying for glory
A disaster
Happily ever after
We don't know that story
My brother's gone, I got to get work
Dressed in my boots and my sweatshirt, I'm rolling with the network
The new, yes I'm down with neighborhood news
Firs tJordan was on top, now Walli World rules
Hanging with the Goodfellas, smoking marijuana
Big ups to Afrika Bambaataa and mt brother Kale Kinyata
I got a SP-12 from the brother Show
I gotta flow to let the others know
I told you before that I had to stay true
Walli World is out, now how'd you like my debut?

Now if you need me
You know I'm here, G
You got my back, black?
You know it's like that
If you need me
You know I'm here, G




You got my back, black?
You know it's like that

Overall Meaning

In Showbiz & A.G.'s song "Got Ya Back," the artists emphasize the importance of loyalty and the bond between brothers. The chorus repeats, "If you need me, you know I'm here, G / You got my back, black? / You know it's like that," underscoring their commitment to being there for each other no matter what. The "A to the jigga jigga G" (Showbiz) and P-I-C (A.G.) refer to themselves as "partners in crime," emphasizing the unbreakable bond between them as they roll through life together.


The song also features a guest verse from Walli World, a member of the "neighborhood news team." Walli World paints a picture of life in the ghetto, staying true to oneself, and rising to success. He raps, "I can never get sick of looking at the brown grits / I take my pain and flip, I came with the head, now I'm hot / Yes I had to blow up the spot / Trade a layup for tracks and got my rhymes for my jump shot." Walli World credits his mother for keeping him in check, and he speaks out against selling out for fame and fortune.


Throughout the song, the artists display skillful rhyming and strong delivery, showcasing their talents as emcees. The lyrics of "Got Ya Back" highlight themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and staying true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Now if you need me
If you find yourself in any trouble and need my assistance, just let me know.


You know I'm here, G
I'm always available and ready to help you out, my friend.


You got my back, black?
I'm willing to support you and have your back during difficult times. Do you feel the same way about me, my friend?


You know it's like that
We have a strong bond and a mutual understanding of our support for each other. It's always been like that and it always will be.


Well it's the A to the jigga jigga G
I'm Showbiz aka A and my partner is A.G. aka the jigga jigga G.


Rolling with my brother, no other, P-I-C
I'm with my brother from another mother and we have a bond that is unbreakable. He is my partner-in-crime (PIC).


Parter in crime if you didn't catch the rhyme
I was just letting you know that my partner is my PIC in case you didn't catch that from the previous line.


Yes, my brother, my man, my fam, the whole nine
My partner and I are not just friends, we are family. We have each other's back and we will always be there for each other.


And since we're talking about brothers
Continuing with the theme of brotherhood and family...


There's another dog in the pound (K. Shabazz) is the other
There is another member of our crew, K. Shabazz, who is also like family to us.


(On this track) Me and Walli World shared time
For this particular song, I collaborated with Walli World and we shared time on the track.


And go willy way back, black, like Grandpa's hair line
Walli World and I have known each other for a long time, just like Grandpa's hairline recedes gradually over time.


I'm from the ghetto, I will never ever let go
I come from a rough neighborhood, but I will never give up or forget my roots.


Always had a def show since the get go
I've always been able to put on a great show, right from the beginning of my career.


Hold up, wait, let me jump on the scene
Hang on a sec, let me make my entrance and introduce myself properly.


Yo who you be?
Who are you, may I ask?


I'm Walli World from the neighborhood news team
I'm Walli World, a member of the neighborhood news team.


I put down the rock, now I'm strictly hip-hop
I used to play basketball but now I am fully focused on my hip-hop career.


(Now I) Keep a steady head and stay around the block
I'm keeping a level head and staying close to my community.


Party Arty how you like it? (Yo the shit sounds fat)
Party Arty, what do you think of my music? (I think it sounds great!)


Yo LB what you doing? (I'm lounging, black)
Hey LB, what are you up to? (I'm just chilling, man.)


Well it's my debut so I gotta stay true
This is my debut album so I need to make sure that I stay true to myself and my music.


Will he flip or flop?
Will I succeed or fail?


No I'ma dip to the top
No, I am going to make it all the way to the top.


I can never get sick of looking at the brown grits
I will never tire of seeing the poverty and struggle in the ghetto.


I take my pain and flip, I came with the head, now I'm hot
I take my experiences and turn them into inspiration for my music, which is now successful.


Yes I had to blow up the spot
Yes, I had to make a name for myself and make sure everyone knew about my music.


Trade a lay up for tracks and got my rhymes for my jump shot
I used to play basketball but I traded that for a career in hip-hop, and my lyrics are now my jump shot.


And my range is outrageous
My skills and abilities are impressive and unique.


Got mad pull (memory's full) too many pages
I have a lot of influence and a great memory, but sometimes there's too much to remember!


First things first, you know I burst with the herbs
First and foremost, I am very skilled at smoking weed.


On my own like a roughneck with the mental of a damn nerd
I am independent like a street thug but also intelligent like a nerd.


The gear I wear is only rough and right
I only wear clothes that are tough and rugged, and fit my image.


Gave the Timbs a break, sport Northflakes with construction tights
I switched up my style and am now wearing Northface sneakers with construction pants.


I get hype and light blunts with my crew
I often get really excited and smoke weed with my friends.


Smoke a spliff with Ice if Wu got the .22
If Ice is smoking weed, I'll join him, but if the Wu-Tang Clan has guns, I'll pass!


And mama duke gets nuff respect
I always show respect to my mother.


Because she kept me in check, one deep, now that's a roughneck
My mother kept me disciplined and under control even though I grew up in a rough environment.


Dre's the best, you'd better say yes, or test
Dr. Dre is the best rapper and producer, and anyone who disagrees should be prepared to argue their case.


The G double O-D-F-E double L-A-S
My name is spelled G-O-D-F-E-L-L-A-S.


I'm incredible, making MC's edible
I am amazing and make other rappers look bad in comparison.


Sell out is what I'll never do, get paid is what I'd better do
I will always stay true to myself and my music, but I also need to make money to survive.


And while my brother's in the federal
Meanwhile, my brother is in prison.


I'm making LP's, collecting G's for my revenue
I am making albums and earning money from my music.


Now so I was bombing
I used to be very successful at what I did.


Brothers are dying for glory
People are willing to kill each other for fame and respect.


A disaster
This is a terrible situation and things are going wrong.


Happily ever after
But hopefully things will turn out well after all.


We don't know that story
We can't predict how things will actually turn out in the end.


My brother's gone, I got to get work
My brother is no longer around to support me, so I need to take care of myself and find work.


Dressed in my boots and my sweatshirt, I'm rolling with the network
I'm dressed and ready to work, and am going to hang out with my contacts and colleagues.


The new, yes I'm down with neighborhood news
I am now part of a new project, the neighborhood news team, and am happy to be involved.


Firs tJordan was on top, now Walli World rules
First Michael Jordan was the best, but now Walli World is taking over.


Hanging with the Goodfellas, smoking marijuana
I'm hanging out with my tough friends and smoking weed.


Big ups to Afrika Bambaataa and mt brother Kale Kinyata
Shoutout to two important figures in hip-hop who have influenced me, Afrika Bambaataa and Kale Kinyata.


I got a SP-12 from the brother Show
My friend Show gave me a SP-12 drum machine to help with my music production.


I gotta flow to let the others know
I need to show off my skills and let other rappers know that I am a force to be reckoned with.


I told you before that I had to stay true
I've emphasized already that it is important to me to be true to myself and my music.


Walli World is out, now how'd you like my debut?
My friend Walli World's part is over, and now it's time for my debut solo. What do you think?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREA ALBERT, ANGELA ALBERT, DARRYL YOUNG, KENNY KORNEGAY, R. ROSS

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liveguy

One of the hardest yet prettiest beats ever produced. Classic shit.

smiauu

lacks that mannie fresh flava

Bob Fole

@smiauu lmfaoooo 💀💀💀 you geeked up

Kevin Neal

It’s so fresh and clean to this day. Timeless

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Jesse Murphy

One of my favorite albums from the golden age of East Coast hip hop, and this song is a standout for me. Sublimely chill.

Patrick Rijnders

The perfect 90's rap song.

chancey1979

Slept on this album. Been in my ipod for 20 years. SHit bangs, this jam in particular been on repeat the last couple days

ozzyone416

This track keeps me in the zone when im working out. GOLDEN ERA FOREVER

Alex F

If you need me, you know i'm here G. you got my back black you know it's like that. Back in Time of Real Hip Hop/Rap.

Anthony Montero

One of my all-time favorites...

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