Big Shot
T.I.N Lyrics

A one a one two
The intro to the song.

It's like it's like it's like it's like it's like
The repetition of the phrase sets the tone for the song.

Everybody wants to be a big shot
Everyone desires to be successful and famous.

Everybody wants to make a quick buck
People will do whatever it takes to get rich quickly.

Everybody wants to be on the top
Everyone aspires to be at the pinnacle of their career.

Everybody wants to be (repeat)
The chorus repeats to emphasize the desire for success and fame.

Just like me just like me
The artist T.I.N is also seeking fame and success.

The S to the A to the L to the fa sol la T's makin' dough (Nuts?) No but as in big bucks
T.I.N is making money from his music career and is enjoying financial success.

So (huh?) so (who?) so what the hell It doesn't matter who goes 'n buy my records long as they sell
The artist doesn't care who buys his music as long as it sells and makes him money.

And I can tell that you don't like me very well Pop-popular hit, pop hits is makin' my pockets swell
The artist has become popular and is making a lot of money from his music, even though some people don't like him.

And makin' me a little rich now (yeah, baby) You ain't seen nothing if you think that I'm a bitch now Check it out, check it out Just watch me, just watch me
Success has made the artist more confident and he is now unconcerned about people's opinions of him.

I wasn't tryin' to be a hooker sellin' pootang Up and down the block just ain't my thang I seen a lot of women fall and gettin' fast money Cause either AIDS or jail will get that ass, honey I needed more to explore so I tried rap Now in 1993, I'm livin' mack stack Check my attitude it comes with the territory, baby And now I'm drivin' niggas crazy
The artist explains how he turned to rap to avoid a life of prostitution and crime that many women fall into. He is now successful and enjoys taunting those who doubted him.

Everybody wants to get paid, paid like a Lou Mays Poppin' that coochie or sellin' fake Guccis Whatever's in style and costs some big ? Just to get one, niggas get a real five It's all about the great paper chase A million dollars worth of whip appeal could even buy Babyface So read me all the rules so I can have my money right Cause I'm a new lady boss keepin' game tight
People will do whatever it takes to get rich, even if that means selling counterfeit products or engaging in sex work. The artist wants to make sure he follows all the rules to make more money.

So, you think you're all that, feelin' kinda phat But can you see where the wrong is? I, I don't know much about ya But there's no doubt you're out to get yours anyway you can
The artist challenges others who are trying to get rich quickly at any cost and urges them to consider the morality of their actions.

You know what? I can't stand them Salt-N-Pepa bitches They think they're all that 'cause they're popular in Europe Yeah, probably sell-out hookers Oh, oh, and they swear everybody want to be like them Please, I don't want to be like them bitches I know, I live in a big house and have all them bills and headaches and stuff Oh, and Spinderella Nah, nah, nah, she's cool, it's them other bitches I can't stand (So I'm a bitch now?) Oh, Sue, there they go, right there Salt, Pepa! (Sometimes I be buggin' because I'm rich now) Yo, Pepa, can I get your autograph for my son? (Well, I don't need nothin' 'cause you know that I'm a bitch, y'all) Yo, y'all's hair is real fly, where'd ya all get your hair done at? (You say, "oh, ain't she somethin'" because I'm rich now And I'll bet you want to be like me) Still can't stand them bitches (Because I'm rich, y'all, and I'm a bitch, y'all A rich bitch, y'all, and I know)]
The artist dislikes Salt-N-Pepa and thinks they are fake and not worth emulating. Even though he is rich and successful, he doesn't want to be like them.

Everybody wants to be a big shot Everybody wants to make a quick buck Everybody wants to be on the top Everybody wants to be (repeat)
The chorus repeats to emphasize that everyone wants to be successful and wealthy.