Unbelievable
TheNotoriousBIG Lyrics


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Biggie Smalls is the illest
What?
Biggie Smalls is the illest
Biggie Smalls, Biggie Smalls is the illest
Biggie Smalls is the illest

Live from Bedford-Stuyvesant, the livest one
Representing BK to the fullest
Gats I pull it, bastards ducking when Big be bucking
Chickenheads be clucking in my bathroom fucking
It ain't nothing, they know Big be handling
With the MAC in the Ac' door paneling
Bandaging MC's, oxygen they can't breathe
Mad tricks up the sleeve, wear boxers so my dick can breathe
Breeze through in the Q-45 by my side, lyrical high
And those that rushes my clutches get put on crutches
Get smoked like Dutches from the master
Hate to blast you, but I have to, you see I smoke a lot
Your life is played out like Kwame, and them fucking polka dots
Who rock the spot? Biggie
You know how the weed go, unbelievable

It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest
It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest
It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest
It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest

B-I-G, G-I-E, AKA, B.I.G
Get it? Biggie
Also known as the bon appetit
Rappers can't sleep need sleeping Big keep creeping
Bullets heat-seeking, casualties need treating
Dumb rappers need teaching
Lesson A, don't fuck with B-I, that's that
Oh I, thought he was wack. Oh come come now
Why y'all so dumb now, hunt me or be hunted
I got three hundred and fifty-seven ways
To simmer sauté, I'm the winner all day
Lights get dimmer down Biggie's hallway
My forte causes Caucasians to say
He sounds demented, car weed scented
If I said it, I meant it
Bite my tongue for no-one
Call me evil, or unbelievable

It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest
It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest
It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest
It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest

Buckshots out the sun roof of Lexus coupes
Leave no witnesses, what you think this is?
Ain't no amateurs here, I damage and tear
MC's fear me, they too near not to hear me
Clearly, I'm the triple beam dream
One thousand grams of uncut to the gut
It seems fucked up, the way I touched up the grill
Trying to play gorilla, when you ain't no killer
The gat's by your liver, your upper lip quiver
Get ready to die, tell God I said hi
And throw down some ice, for the nicest MC
Niggas know the steelo, unbelievable

It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest
It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest
It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest




It's unbelievable
Biggie Smalls is the illest

Overall Meaning

In "Unbelievable," TheNotoriousBIG asserts himself as the "illest" rapper in the game, hailing from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. He boasts of his superior skills in handling guns, handling women, and handling other MCs. Biggie paints a vivid picture of his prowess with lyrics like "Gats I pull it, bastards ducking when Big be bucking / Chickenheads be clucking in my bathroom fucking," and "Bandaging MC's, oxygen they can't breathe / Mad tricks up the sleeve, wear boxers so my dick can breathe." He warns others not to mess with him, as there are "three hundred and fifty-seven ways" he can take them down.


He also makes it clear that he's not to be underestimated, with lines like "Oh I, thought he was wack. Oh come come now / Why y'all so dumb now, hunt me or be hunted." Biggie employs creative wordplay and imagery throughout the song, like "My forte causes Caucasians to say / He sounds demented, car weed scented."


Overall, "Unbelievable" is a showcase of TheNotoriousBIG's lyrical prowess and his positioning as a top rapper in the game.


Line by Line Meaning

Biggie Smalls is the illest
Biggie Smalls is the greatest rapper


Biggie Smalls, Biggie Smalls is the illest
Emphasizing that Biggie Smalls is the greatest rapper


Live from Bedford-Stuyvesant, the livest one
Biggie is from a tough neighborhood and is the best rapper from there


Representing BK to the fullest
Proudly representing Brooklyn


Gats I pull it, bastards ducking when Big be bucking
People flee in fear when Biggie pulls out a gun and starts shooting


Chickenheads be clucking in my bathroom fucking
Women flock to Biggie for sex


It ain't nothing, they know Big be handling
Biggie is able to handle any situation


With the MAC in the Ac' door paneling
He keeps a MAC-10 gun hidden in his car door


Bandaging MC's, oxygen they can't breathe
Biggie defeats other rappers so badly they need medical attention


Mad tricks up the sleeve, wear boxers so my dick can breathe
Biggie has many tricks up his sleeve and wears loose boxers for comfort


Breeze through in the Q-45 by my side, lyrical high
Biggie cruises through in his luxury car and is in his element when rapping


And those that rushes my clutches get put on crutches
Anyone who tries to oppose Biggie ends up injured


Get smoked like Dutches from the master
Those who oppose Biggie are punished


Hate to blast you, but I have to, you see I smoke a lot
Biggie apologizes for having to harm others, but he enjoys smoking weed


Your life is played out like Kwame, and them fucking polka dots
Your life is outdated, like Kwame's polka dot outfits


Who rock the spot? Biggie
Biggie dominates the rap scene


You know how the weed go, unbelievable
Biggie is known for smoking weed and it is amazing in every way


B-I-G, G-I-E, AKA, B.I.G
Biggie has several names and initials


Also known as the bon appetit
Biggie is the best rapper around


Rappers can't sleep need sleeping Big keep creeping
Other rappers are afraid of Biggie and cannot rest easy


Bullets heat-seeking, casualties need treating
Biggie's bullets are deadly and cause injuries


Dumb rappers need teaching
Biggie needs to educate lesser rappers


Lesson A, don't fuck with B-I, that's that
The lesson is to not mess with Biggie


Oh I, thought he was wack. Oh come come now
Others underestimate Biggie and are proven wrong


Why y'all so dumb now, hunt me or be hunted
Others need to either come after Biggie or face his wrath


I got three hundred and fifty-seven ways
Biggie has many ways to harm others


To simmer sauté, I'm the winner all day
Biggie can cook up harm all day long and is always victorious


Lights get dimmer down Biggie's hallway
Things get darker and scarier in Biggie's neighborhood


My forte causes Caucasians to say
Biggie's specialty causes white people to take notice


He sounds demented, car weed scented
Biggie comes off scary and intimidating, with the smell of weed around him


If I said it, I meant it
Biggie speaks only the truth


Bite my tongue for no-one
Biggie never holds back


Call me evil, or unbelievable
Biggie doesn't care what people call him, as long as they recognize his greatness


Buckshots out the sun roof of Lexus coupes
Biggie shoots guns out of his sunroof


Leave no witnesses, what you think this is?
Biggie doesn't leave any witnesses when he commits a crime


Ain't no amateurs here, I damage and tear
Biggie is a pro and causes destruction when he wants to


MC's fear me, they too near not to hear me
Other rappers are too close to Biggie to not be afraid of him


Clearly, I'm the triple beam dream
Biggie is someone who is rich and successful because of the three things he cares for so much


One thousand grams of uncut to the gut
Biggie is incredibly powerful and can cause harm with ease


It seems fucked up, the way I touched up the grill
Biggie has caused a lot of destruction in his time, and it is concerning


Trying to play gorilla, when you ain't no killer
Others try to act tough when they are not capable of actually being tough


The gat's by your liver, your upper lip quiver
Biggie has a gun aimed at his enemy's liver, causing them to tremble


Get ready to die, tell God I said hi
Biggie is about to kill someone and send them to heaven


And throw down some ice, for the nicest MC
Biggie is the best rapper and needs to be commemorated


Niggas know the steelo, unbelievable
Everyone knows Biggie's style is amazing and can't be beat




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, CHRIS E. MARTIN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@frankwhite8178

Top 10 Rappers of All Time:
1. Notorious Big
2. Christopher Wallace
3. Biggie Smalls
4. Frank White
5. Biggie
6. The Notorious B.I.G.
7. Big Poppa
8. Francis MH White
9. Christopher George Latore Wallace
10. Mr. Wallace 👑 of NYC



All comments from YouTube:

@jayseth

Premier said he didnt write down not one bar for this, he basically had the verses in his head already before recording. Genius

@ericthorpe5670

You come from So Wassup? Cuz I did. I hope he keeps that series up forever.

@jayseth

@@ericthorpe5670 Yep! 2 episodes on his channel, waiting for more!

@kadence7901

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2XxxN76jmo

@90srapclassics

luv that "so wassup" episodes.... so much more classics to come

@gdc6153

You right he doesn't write anything down. But he didn't have the lyrics already. He listens to the beat first then he comes up with the lyrics in his head.

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@jaredmorse1107

This beat is INSANE

@kadence7901

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2XxxN76jmo

@Jag_da_producer1442

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@DealW

Some might say that it is unbelievable

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