Money Power & Respect
The Lox Lyrics

See I believe in money, power, and respect
The singer values wealth, influence, and admiration.

First you get the money
The first step to obtaining power is to gather riches.

Then you get the muthafuckin', power
Once you have wealth you can acquire influence.

After you get the fuckin' power
Having attained power, respect will follow.

Muthafuckas will respect you
People will acknowledge and honor those who possess both wealth and influence.

What's the key to life?
The singer asks a rhetorical question, implying that the key to life is money, power, and respect.

Money, power, and respect
The singer asserts again that these three things are essential for success and happiness.

What you need in life?
The artist repeats the question, emphasizing the importance of money, power, and respect.

You'll be eatin' right
Having achieved success, one will have the means to live a comfortable life.

You can sleep at night
The artist suggests that financial security brings peace of mind.

You'll see the light
Success will bring clarity and understanding.

Ayo, my whole clique 'bout it, 'bout it
The artist is part of a group that is bold and fearless.

We take yours while you pout about it
The singer and their group are aggressive and have no hesitation in seizing opportunities.

Truck, step out the whore's want to crowd around it
The singer suggests that they have a luxurious vehicle that is attractive to women.

You could see me on optimum TV
The singer is famous and has appeared on television.

Go in your bathroom turn the light out, scream, Bloody Mary, one, two, three
The artist challenges the listener to face a frightening reality by evoking the childhood game of summoning a spirit by saying its name.

Sheek ain't your usual friend
The artist is referencing a member of their group who may appear unpredictable or unrefined.

But I can set you up like Kaiser and walk straight at the end
The singer can provide assistance or guidance despite their unconventional manner.

I'm tryin' my whole casket when I'm gone
The singer intends to leave a legacy that will be remembered after they die.

Pull up wit' class on the don'
The artist will make a grand entrance with elegance and sophistication.

Once I meet 'em I greet 'em
The artist is hospitable to others.

Kiss his feet for freedom
The artist shows reverence to a divine figure for the blessings they have received.

Tell 'em thank you Lord
The singer expresses gratitude to a deity for their success.

'Cause on Earth I was gettin' bored
The artist suggests that they were unsatisfied with their previous position in life.

Now resurrect me back to this cat called Sheek
The singer is asking to be restored to full health so they can continue performing music with Sheek.

So I can make this album and get back to cats that's weak
The singer wants to return to making music that will put others to shame.

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Me budge for you? That's like a cat verse a pitbull
The artist suggests that they will not easily back down from a challenge.

Gun, know clip full, keep hunger
The artist suggests that they are always ready and motivated to handle obstacles.

And plan for the future 'cause you figure
The singer is forward-thinking and plans ahead.

You gon' be older way longer than you gon' be younger
The singer suggests that people should plan for a long future because old age will last longer than youth.

Only time could tell how the clock tick
The artist suggests that only time will reveal what the future holds.

I'm really loved here but I'm still a hostage
The artist is well-liked but may feel trapped in their current situation.

Two personalities check the posture
The artist has multiple personalities and can change demeanor to suit the situation.

Smoke out the mouth, clear out the nostrils
The singer is smoking and exhaling smoke from their mouth and nose.

Think of death then life seem scary
The artist muses that contemplating death can make life appear daunting.

I'm passin' graveyards seein' people Hail Mary
The singer is driving past cemeteries and witnessing people praying for the souls of the deceased.

I ain't chillin' 'til I'm out parachutin'
The singer wants to engage in extreme and exciting activities like skydiving.

Race my man in mountain climbin' for about ten diamonds
The singer is willing to embark on dangerous and competitive activities for the sake of winning valuable jewels.

Twenty five thousand a piece, fuck streets
The artist suggests that they have access to a large sum of money, which negates the need for criminal activity.

Tryin' to own the island, forget about wildin'
The artist wants to attain enough wealth to buy their own island and forget about engaging in dangerous activities.

Try ridin' in the car that be glidin'
The singer is inviting others to ride in their luxurious vehicle.

If I showed you where I lived you would think I was hidin'
The singer believes that their living quarters are so luxurious that others would be shocked by their grandeur.

Sling dick to chicks that don't speak English
The artist suggests they have sexual encounters with non-English speaking women.

Wake up in Trinidad, like, "Fuck it rich"
The artist wakes up in a foreign country and exclaims that they are wealthy.

Come back private jet, live on set
The artist returns from their travels in a private jet and resumes their luxurious lifestyle.

If you could shit gold, I can spit baguettes
The singer is wealthy and can afford jewelry that is very expensive.

Yo, nothin' but the hotness whenever we drop this
The artist asserts that their music is always popular and well-received.

Monotonous for y'all to keep hatin' 'cause y'all never gon' stop us
The singer acknowledges that some people may dislike them, but they will not be deterred from pursuing their career.

I keep my rocks spotless and my hoes topless
The singer maintains their jewelry in pristine condition and may have women who are comfortable being scantily clad around them.

Take time try to figure out who The Lox is
The singer challenges listeners to learn more about them and discover what sets them apart from others.

Fear no one, kick rhymes like Shoguns
The artist is fearless and boasts that their lyrics are powerful and commanding.

You scared to blow one get robbed wit' your own gun
The artist suggests that those who are hesitant to use firearms may become victims of theft or violence.

If I don't respect you I'ma check you
The singer suggests that insulting them may result in confrontations.

And if I don't kiss you I'ma peck you
The singer makes a threat to those who may try to show disrespect.

Right before I wet you
The artist foreshadows violence or aggression.

I sneeze on tracks and bless you, I'm special
The artist suggests their impact on music is divine and powerful.

And if you like workin' out then I'm gon' stretch you
The artist will punish anyone who engages in physical confrontations with them.

Hustlin' is dead but we still get red
The singer suggests that criminal activity is not as lucrative as it once was, but they still succeed.

Turn the spots in the bakeries to get back bread
The artist may engage in illegal activity, such as robbing bakeries or stores.

And y'all said my money's spent but it's in the Bent'
The singer suggests that rumors about their financial difficulties are untrue and that they own a luxurious car.

So when the Feds come the dogs can't get a scent
The singer suggests that they have taken measures to avoid being caught by law enforcement.

And my story, self-explanatory
The singer believes that their success and wealth are obvious and require no explanation.

That I'm the hottest thing on the street
The artist suggests that they are the most successful and popular musician in their area.

And y'all ain't got nothin' for me
The artist believes that their talent, success, and wealth are unparalleled by others.

This is a beat that I can freak
The singer is excited about the music they are performing.

Just drop the reels, bless a nigga wit' the ill
The singer is confident in their musical abilities and suggests their performance will be exceptional.

Y'all niggas know my skills
The artist believes that their talent is well-known and respected.

X in their grills, get 'em up, split 'em up
The artist and their group are capable of inciting aggression and violence.

Wet 'em up and watch 'em come get 'em up, set 'em up
The artist is suggesting they will respond to aggression with violence.

When you do dirt, you get dirt
The singer suggests that engaging in criminal activity will only bring negative consequences.

Bitch, I'll make your shit hurt
The artist makes a vulgar and threatening comment to the listener.

And step back like I did work
The singer believes they are successful and accomplished.

This ain't no fuckin' game
The singer suggests that their lifestyle and career are serious and should not be taken lightly.

What you think I'm playin'? 'Til you layin'
The singer warns listeners to not underestimate them, as it could lead to physical harm.

Somewhere in the junkyard, decayin'
The artist suggests that those who challenge them may end up injured or dead and left in a junkyard.

Mom's at home prayin' that you comin' home
The artist suggests that those who disrespect them could be risking their lives.

But you not 'cause you sittin' up in the trunk, startin' to rot
The singer is using gruesome imagery to suggest that their enemies will suffer a terrible fate.

And hell is hot, I know because I'm here now, baby
The singer suggests that they are in a bad situation or in a difficult stage of life.

It's goin' down, baby, keep the full pound, baby
The artist is engaging in confrontations and urges their friends to keep their guns nearby.

And let off up in a nigga
The artist suggests they will shoot anyone who disrespects them.

Especially if he think he bigger
The artist is threatening those who may think they are more powerful or influential.

Than my muthafuckin' trigger
The singer suggests that their gun is their greatest weapon.