Anthem
The Kims Lyrics


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Niggas uh, bitches ha uh

(Niggas) Grab your dick if you love hip-hop
(Bitches) Rub your titties if you love Big Poppa
Gotcha, open off the words I say because
"This type of shit it happens everyday"

Now who smoke more blunts than a little bit?
What are you a idiot?
Listen to the lyrics I spit like M1's
Got mad guns up in the cabin
'Cause Cease ain't the one for the dibbin' and dabbin' shit
I make it happen, you got your ass caught
All you saw was fire, from the Honda Passport
Or the M.P., what if you see, then I miss ya
I blow up spots like little sisters
G'wan grit ya teeth, g'wan bite ya nails to the cuticles
Like Murray, my killings, be the most beautiful
Junior M.A.F.I.A. click, thick like Luke dancers
Niggas grab your gats, bitches take a glance at
The little one, pullin over in the Land Rover
Playin' Big Willie style with a chauffeur, yaknahmean?
Stack the green, read all between the lines
A nigga act up, makes the bastard hard to find

(Niggas) Grab your dick if you love hip-hop
(Bitches) Rub your titties if you love Big Poppa
Gotcha, open off the words I say because
"This type of shit it happens everyday"

(Niggas) Grab your dick if you love hip-hop
(Bitches) Rub your titties if you love Big Poppa
Gotcha, open off the words I say because
"This type of shit it happens everyday"

(How ya livin' Biggie Smalls?) I'm surrounded by criminals
Heavy rollers even the sheisty individuals
Smokin' skunk and mad Phillies
Beatin' down Billy Badasses, cracks in stacks and masses
If robbery's a class, bet I pass it
Shit get drastic, I'm buryin' ya bastards
Big Poppa never softenin'
Take you to the church, rob the preacher for the offerin'
Leave the fucker coughin' up blood, and his pockets like rabbit ears
Covered the wife, Kleenex for the kid's tears
Versace wear, Moschino on my bitches
She whippin' my ride, countin' my one's, thinkin' I'm richest
Just the way players play, all day everyday
I don't know what else to say
I've been robbin' niggas since Run and them was singin' "Here We Go"
Snatchin' ropes at the Roxie homeboy you didn't know my flow,
Detrimental to your health
Usually roll for self, I have son ridin' shotgun
My mind's my nine, my pen's my Mac-10
My target, all you wack niggas who started rappin'
Junior M.A.F.I.A. steelo, niggas know the half
Caviar for breakfast, champagne bubble baths
Runnin' up in pretty bitches constantly
The Smalls bitch, who the fuck it was supposed to be?

(Niggas) Grab your dick if you love hip-hop
(Bitches) Rub your titties if you love Big Poppa
Gotcha, open off the words I say because
"This type of shit it happens everyday"

(Niggas) Grab your dick if you love hip-hop
(Bitches) Rub your titties if you love Big Poppa
Gotcha, open off the words I say because
"This type of shit it happens everyday"

I used to pack Macs in Cadillacs
Now I pimp gats in the Ac's, watch my niggas backs
Nines in the stores, glocks in the bags
Maxin' mini-markets, gettin' money with the Arabs
No question, confession, yes it's the lyrical
Bitches squeeze your tits, niggas grab your genitals
Proteins and minerals, excluse subliminals
Big Momma shoots the game to all you Willies and criminals
I kick the reali' with my peeps all day
325's roll by with the windows down halfway
D-K-N-Y, oh my, I'm jiggy
It's all about the Smalls and my fuckin'' nigga Biggie
Bitches love the way I bust a rhyme
'Cause they all in line screamin' one more time




Niggas, grab your dicks if you love hip-hop
Bitches rub-a-dub in the back of the club, straight up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Notorious B.I.G.’s song “Anthem” are full of bravado, with the rapper boasting about his skills, his crew, and his wealth. The song is essentially an anthem for hip-hop, with Biggie encouraging people to grab their dicks or rub their titties if they love the genre. He raps about his experience as a criminal, his ability to outsmart and outgun his rivals, and his lavish lifestyle. The lyrics are filled with violent imagery and sexual innuendo, and they speak to the aggression and machismo that are often present in hip-hop culture.


One interesting aspect of the song is the repeated chorus, which encourages people to grab their dicks or rub their titties. This line has become something of a catchphrase in hip-hop culture, and it’s often used to express enthusiasm or excitement about the genre. Another interesting feature of the song is its heavy use of samples from other artists. The beat is based on a sample from the funk band Maceo and the Macks, and Biggie also samples lines from Soul II Soul’s “Back to Life” and MC Lyte’s “I Cram to Understand U.”


The song was released in 1995 as part of Biggie’s second album, “Life After Death.” The album was a critical and commercial success, and it’s considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. “Anthem” is one of the standout tracks on the album, and it showcases Biggie’s skills as a rapper and his ability to create memorable hooks and choruses. Despite its overtly sexual and violent content, the song has become a beloved classic in the hip-hop canon, and it continues to be celebrated by fans and critics alike.


Line by Line Meaning

Niggas uh, bitches ha uh
The song is starting with the rapper telling the audience that he is talking to both men and women.


Grab your dick if you love hip-hop
The rapper wants the men in the audience to show some enthusiasm if they love hip-hop by grabbing their private parts.


Rub your titties if you love Big Poppa
The rapper wants the women in the audience to show some enthusiasm if they love Big Poppa by rubbing their breasts.


Gotcha, open off the words I say because
The rapper is saying that the audience is so captivated by his song and the way he expresses himself through his rhymes.


"This type of shit it happens everyday"
The rapper is saying that the stories he tells in his songs are not just fabrication, and these type of situations happen in real life too.


Now who smoke more blunts than a little bit?
The rapper is saying that he smokes more blunts than the average person.


What are you a idiot?
The rapper is rhetorically asking a question, mocking a person who smokes less weed.


Listen to the lyrics I spit like M1's
The rapper is telling the audience to pay attention to his rhymes and the message he is trying to convey.


Got mad guns up in the cabin
The rapper is saying that he has a lot of guns stored in his cabin.


'Cause Cease ain't the one for the dibbin' and dabbin' shit
The rapper is saying that his associate Cease is not someone who messes around.


I make it happen, you got your ass caught
The rapper is saying that he is a mover and shaker, and anyone messing with him will get caught.


All you saw was fire, from the Honda Passport
The rapper is saying that he opened fire on his adversary from his Honda Passport.


Or the M.P., what if you see, then I miss ya
The rapper is saying that if he sees his adversary, he will shoot and miss to scare him.


I blow up spots like little sisters
The rapper is saying that he can cause chaos and destruction like young siblings often do.


G'wan grit ya teeth, g'wan bite ya nails to the cuticles
The rapper is asking the audience to brace themselves and be prepared for what they are about to hear in his song.


Like Murray, my killings, be the most beautiful
The rapper is saying that his killings are like works of art, beautiful in their execution.


Junior M.A.F.I.A. click, thick like Luke dancers
The rapper is referring to his group, Junior M.A.F.I.A, as being thick like dancers in a Luke video.


Niggas grab your gats, bitches take a glance at
The rapper is calling upon the men in the audience to pull out their guns, while also urging the women to admire them.


The little one, pullin over in the Land Rover
The rapper is referring to himself as the little one, driving his Land Rover.


Playin' Big Willie style with a chauffeur, yaknahmean?
The rapper is saying that he is living the high life, like a Big Willie, with his personal chauffeur.


Stack the green, read all between the lines
The rapper is telling the audience to pay attention to the details and the meaning between the lines.


A nigga act up, makes the bastard hard to find
The rapper is saying that if someone messes with him or his crew, they will disappear without a trace.


(How ya livin' Biggie Smalls?) I'm surrounded by criminals
The rapper is saying that he is living among many criminals.


Heavy rollers even the sheisty individuals
The rapper is saying that he is involved with even the most ruthless and conniving criminals.


Smokin' skunk and mad Phillies
The rapper is saying that he is smoking and enjoying high-quality weed.


Beatin' down Billy Badasses, cracks in stacks and masses
The rapper is saying that his crew is involved in collecting and selling drugs and beating up adversaries.


If robbery's a class, bet I pass it
The rapper is saying that he is so skilled at robbery that he would easily pass a test on it.


Shit get drastic, I'm buryin' ya bastards
The rapper is saying that if the situation calls for it, he will go to extreme lengths to eliminate his enemies.


Big Poppa never softenin', Take you to the church, rob the preacher for the offerin'
The rapper is saying that he is not soft, and will even rob a church of its offering.


Leave the fucker coughin' up blood, and his pockets like rabbit ears
The rapper is saying that after he robs someone, they will be left brutalized and broke.


Covered the wife, Kleenex for the kid's tears
The rapper is saying that he has no qualms about hurting innocent family members of his targets.


Versace wear, Moschino on my bitches
The rapper is saying that both he and his women wear high-end designer brands.


She whippin' my ride, countin' my one's, thinkin' I'm richest
The rapper is saying that his woman is driving his car and also counting his money, thinking he is very wealthy.


Just the way players play, all day everyday
The rapper is saying that he lives the life of a player, all day every day.


I don't know what else to say
The rapper is saying he has said all that needs to be said about his lifestyle and approach to life.


I've been robbin' niggas since Run and them was singin' "Here We Go"
The rapper is saying that he has been robbing people for a long time.


Snatchin' ropes at the Roxie homeboy you didn't know my flow,
The rapper is saying that he was robbing people at the Roxie, a nightclub in New York.


Detrimental to your health
The rapper is saying that crossing him could be dangerous and detrimental to one's health.


Usually roll for self, I have son ridin' shotgun
The rapper is saying that he usually rolls alone, but today he has his son riding shotgun.


My mind's my nine, my pen's my Mac-10
The rapper is saying that his mind is his weapon, and his lyrics deliver the impact of a gun.


My target, all you wack niggas who started rappin'
The rapper is saying that his targets are all the weak and poor-quality rappers who came after him.


Junior M.A.F.I.A. steelo, niggas know the half
The rapper is saying that his crew, Junior M.A.F.I.A., has a well-known and respected reputation in the streets.


Caviar for breakfast, champagne bubble baths
The rapper is saying that he lives an opulent lifestyle, indulging in expensive and luxurious things.


Runnin' up in pretty bitches constantly
The rapper is saying that he has a lot of sex with attractive women.


The Smalls bitch, who the fuck it was supposed to be?
The rapper is saying that he is the top dog, and there is no one else who should try to be like him or compete with him.


I used to pack Macs in Cadillacs
The rapper is saying that he used to carry guns in Cadillacs.


Now I pimp gats in the Ac's, watch my niggas backs
The rapper is saying that he now has a higher status, and protects his crew while still carrying guns.


Nines in the stores, glocks in the bags
The rapper is saying that his crew keeps guns always on hand, either in stores or bags.


Maxin' mini-markets, gettin' money with the Arabs
The rapper is saying that his crew is involved in making money and deals with Arab people in small markets.


No question, confession, yes it's the lyrical
The rapper is saying that he is a rapper with undeniable lyrical skills.


Bitches squeeze your tits, niggas grab your genitals
The rapper is again urging the audience to show enthusiasm for his music, with a graphic description of how to do so.


Proteins and minerals, excluse subliminals
The rapper is saying that his lyrics are full of deeper meanings and messages, beyond just the surface level.


Big Momma shoots the game to all you Willies and criminals
The rapper is saying that he is passing on knowledge of the streets to all the other players and criminals.


I kick the reali' with my peeps all day
The rapper is saying that he spends all day with his friends, keeping things real and straightforward with them.


325's roll by with the windows down halfway
The rapper is describing luxury cars driving by with the windows half-open.


D-K-N-Y, oh my, I'm jiggy
The rapper is saying that he is stylish and fashionable, wearing expensive brands like D-K-N-Y.


It's all about the Smalls and my fuckin'' nigga Biggie
The rapper is saying that his life is all about himself and his close friend, Biggie.


Bitches love the way I bust a rhyme
The rapper is saying that his female fans enjoy watching him rap.


'Cause they all in line screamin' one more time
The rapper is saying that his female fans are always asking him to repeat his performances.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: KIMBERLY JONES, JAMES LLOYD, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, RODOLFO ANTONIO FRANKLIN, GENE DOZIER, KENNY ST. LEWIS, DICK RUDOLPH, MINNIE RIPERTON

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