Shooting Star
Shy Glizzy Lyrics


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Ah
(Young Jefe, holmes)

Everybody know I'm a big dog, but I don't really bark (hoo)
And baby, I'm takin' off, like a shooting star
You say you love me, why you make it so hard? (Ah)
This life can get ugly (yeah), but we covered in scars (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Beep, beep, Lamborghini Urus, they ain't know I had it in the garage
Bitch went to the doctor, told 'em make it look just like Nicki Minaj (like Nicki Minaj)
These niggas actin' funny, its a whole lotta money, gon' get it, or not (gon' get it or not)
Say she only like niggas with racks (huh), well I got a lot (haha, haha, haha)

Baby girl, God blessed you, I think you're my type (I think your my type)
If I ain't like ya (uh), I would've one night ya (uh)
Lil bitch from Manchester, she call me a fighter (yeah)
I don't do no contracts just (nope), I'm gonna pipe ya (uh)
Glizzy, Glizzy, bang, and it came with a beam (uh-uh)
Call me self-made, I ain't have no team (uh-uh, uh)
Had my first hundred thou', I was seventeen (whew)
Young niggas stay down, you get to see 'em (Lay down)
I still think about Thirty in my dreams (thirty)
Every nigga I burried, they killed, got me (whoo, whoo)
I don't worry 'bout comments on IG (uh-uh)
I just worry 'bout commas, know how that be (cha-ching)

Everybody know I'm a big dog, but I don't really bark (hoo)
And baby, I'm takin' off (hey, hey), like a shooting star (woo)
You say you love me, why you make it so hard? (Huh)
This life can get ugly (uh), but we covered in scars (uh, uh, uh)
Beep, beep, Lamborghini Urus, they ain't know I had it in the garage
Bitch went to the doctor, told 'em make it look just like Nicki Minaj (like Nicki Minaj)
These niggas actin' funny, its a whole lotta money, gon' get it, or not
Say she only like niggas with racks (yeah), well I got a lot (I got a lot, yeah)

I done made a lot of hoes out here mad (uh)
I was just a young nigga in my bag (uh)
Bitch used to be a star, now I'm in her pad (uh)
Think I might fuck, but don't call her back (uh)
Say, you really too young, but she like my swag (uh)
Then she see me with a gun, and say, "Boy, you bad" (uh)
I like to pop bottles, I like to pop tags (uh)
My bitch is a model, she naturally bad (uh, uh, uh)
She used to the wangsters (yeah), she said I'm a gangster (yeah, yeah)
You say that you love me, who you think you foolin'? No I'm not a prankster (yeah, yeah)
I still rep the same hood (yeah), no, I won't change up (yeah)
The opps think its all good (yeah)
'til they get their brains bust (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Everybody know I'm a big dog, but I don't really bark (hooh)
And baby, I'm takin' off (hey, hey), like a shooting star (wheew)
You say you love me, why you make it so hard (huh)
This life can get ugly (uh), but we covered in scars (uh, uh, uh)
Beep, beep, Lamborghini Urus, they ain't know I had it in the garage
Bitch went to the doctor, told 'em make it look just like Nicki Minaj (like Nicki Minaj)




These niggas actin' funny, its a whole lotta money, gon' get it, or not (gon' get it or not)
Say she only like niggas with racks (huh), well I got a lot (haha, haha, haha)

Overall Meaning

The song Shooting Star by Shy Glizzy is a portrayal of his life and how he has made it in the industry. The opening lyrics, "Everybody know I'm a big dog, but I don't really bark," reflect his confident, self-assured attitude. He talks about his fame and success, comparing it to a shooting star, which is a metaphor for how quickly he rose to fame. Glizzy questions the motives of those who claim to love him, but make it difficult for him to trust them.


Glizzy mentions his high-end automobile, the Lamborghini Urus, in the song's lyrics - "Beep, beep, Lamborghini Urus, they ain't know I had it in the garage." He also mentions a plastic surgery request by one of his female acquaintances who wanted to acquire Nicki Minaj's looks. As he draws attention to his success, he highlights the perils of fame - people tend to act funny when money is involved, forcing him to remain vigilant about his surroundings.


In conclusion, Shooting Star is a powerful testament to Shy Glizzy's journey to stardom. He talks about his struggles, triumphs, and how his life has changed since then. He gives us an insight into his thought process and opens up about his relationships. The chorus hook, with its rhythmic diction, catchy melody, and his relatable lyrics, makes the song pleasing to listen to.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody know I'm a big dog, but I don't really bark (hoo)
I may come off as imposing, but I'm not one to talk too much.


And baby, I'm takin' off, like a shooting star
I'm skyrocketing to success.


You say you love me, why you make it so hard? (Ah)
Why are you making it difficult for us to be together?


This life can get ugly (yeah), but we covered in scars (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Life has its challenges, but we're resilient and we've been through tough times before.


Beep, beep, Lamborghini Urus, they ain't know I had it in the garage
I have a fancy car that people weren't aware of.


Bitch went to the doctor, told 'em make it look just like Nicki Minaj (like Nicki Minaj)
Someone went to a cosmetic surgeon and asked for a similar appearance to Nicki Minaj.


These niggas actin' funny, its a whole lotta money, gon' get it, or not (gon' get it or not)
People are behaving strangely over money, but I'll get what I need regardless.


Say she only like niggas with racks (huh), well I got a lot (haha, haha, haha)
Someone claims to only like those with money, and I have plenty.


Baby girl, God blessed you, I think you're my type (I think your my type)
I'm attracted to you.


If I ain't like ya (uh), I would've one night ya (uh)
If I didn't like you, I would have only had a one night stand with you.


Lil bitch from Manchester, she call me a fighter (yeah)
A woman from Manchester calls me a fighter.


I don't do no contracts just (nope), I'm gonna pipe ya (uh)
I'm not focused on contracts, I just want to have sex with you.


Glizzy, Glizzy, bang, and it came with a beam (uh-uh)
I have a gun and it has a laser sight.


Call me self-made, I ain't have no team (uh-uh, uh)
I achieved success without the help of a team.


Had my first hundred thou', I was seventeen (whew)
I made a lot of money at a young age.


Young niggas stay down, you get to see 'em (Lay down)
Stay calm and stay persistent, and you'll succeed.


I still think about Thirty in my dreams (thirty)
I'm still impacted by the loss of someone named Thirty.


Every nigga I burried, they killed, got me (whoo, whoo)
The deaths of those I knew hit me hard.


I don't worry 'bout comments on IG (uh-uh)
I don't let negative comments on social media affect me.


I just worry 'bout commas, know how that be (cha-ching)
I'm focused on making money.


I done made a lot of hoes out here mad (uh)
I've upset a lot of women.


I was just a young nigga in my bag (uh)
I was focused on success from a young age.


Bitch used to be a star, now I'm in her pad (uh)
A woman who was once successful is now with me.


Think I might fuck, but don't call her back (uh)
I might have sex with her, but I won't call her back.


Say, you really too young, but she like my swag (uh)
Someone thinks I'm attractive despite being young.


Then she see me with a gun, and say, "Boy, you bad" (uh)
Someone is impressed when they see me with a gun.


I like to pop bottles, I like to pop tags (uh)
I enjoy buying expensive things.


My bitch is a model, she naturally bad (uh, uh, uh)
My girlfriend is a natural model and very attractive.


She used to the wangsters (yeah), she said I'm a gangster (yeah, yeah)
She's used to fake gangsters, but she believes I'm the real deal.


You say that you love me, who you think you foolin'? No I'm not a prankster (yeah, yeah)
I don't believe someone who claims to love me when they're clearly not being sincere.


I still rep the same hood (yeah), no, I won't change up (yeah)
I still support and represent my community.


The opps think its all good (yeah), 'til they get their brains bust (yeah, yeah, yeah)
My enemies think everything is fine until they face consequences.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marquis Amonte King

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he didn’t go mainstream and also ^

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