Kick In The Door
The Nortorious B.I.G Lyrics


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Your reign on the top was short like leprechauns
As I crush so-called willies, thugs, and rapper-dons
Get in that ass, quick fast, like ramadan
Its that rap phenomenon Don-Dadda, fuck Poppa
You got ta, call me, Francis M.H. White
Intake light tokes, tote iron
Was told in shootouts, stay low, and keep firin'
Keep extra clips for extra shit
Who's next to flip, on that cat with that grip on rap
The mo shady, (Tell em!) Frankie baby
Ain't no telling where I may be
May see me in D.C. at Howard Homecoming
With my man Capone, dumbing, fucking something
You should know my steelo
Went from ten G's for blow to thirty G's a show
To orgies with hoes I never seen before
So, Jesus, get off the Notorious
Penis, before I squeeze and bust
If the beef between us, we can settle it
With the chrome and metal shit
I make it hot, like a kettle get
You're delicate, you better get, who sent ya?
You still pedal shit, I got more rides than Great Adventure
Biggie, (How are you gonna do it?)

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

On ya mark, get set, when I spark, ya wet
Look how dark it get when you're marked for death
Should I start your breath or should I let you die
In fear you start to cry, ask why
Lyrically I'm worshiped, don't front, the word sick
You cursed it, but rehearsed it
I drop unexpectedly like bird shit
You herbs get stuck quickly for royalties and show money
Don't forget the publishing, I punish 'em, I'm done with them
Son, I'm surprised you run with them
I think they got cum in them 'cause they nothing but dicks
Trying to blow up like nitro and dynamite sticks
Mad I smoke hydro, rock diamonds that's sick
Got paid off my flow, rhyme with my own clique
Take trips to Cairo, laying with your bitch
I know you praying you was rich, fucking prick
When I see ya I'mma

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

This goes out for those that choose to use
Disrespectful views on the King of N-Y
Fuck that, why try, throw bleach in your eye
Now ya brailling it, snatch that light shit, I'm scaling it
Conscious of ya nonsense, in eighty-eight
Sold more powder than Johnson and Johnson
Tote steel like Bronson, "Vigilante"
You wanna get on son, you need to ask me
Ain't no other kings in this rap thing
They siblings, nothing but my children
One shot they disappearin'
It's ill when MC's used to be on cruddy shit
Took home Ready to Die, listened, studied shit
Now they on some money shit, successful out the blue
They light weight, fragile, my nine milli




Make the whites shake, that's why my money never funny
And you still recouping, stupid

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'Kick In The Door' by Notorious B.I.G are packed with vivid imagery and gritty attitude that challenges the masculinity of other rappers, heavily associated with East Coast hip-hop. The opening lines "Your reign on the top was short like leprechauns" is a direct attack on B.I.G's rival rappers, insinuating that they may have enjoyed brief success, powerful like a mythical Irish creature. He confidently refers to himself as the "rap phenomenon Don-Dadda" so powerful that he is even above Poppa or Daddy. The verses are packed with lines that celebrate the tough and powerful lifestyle that comes with rap stardom. The lyrics tackle themes of greed and betrayal, drawing a line in the sand between real and fake hardcore rappers, threatening to overpower their influence.


The chorus that repeats throughout the song features B.I.G's voice repeating, "Kick in the door, waving the four-four, All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more." This is a reference to ganster rap culture, suggesting that his authority and power are so great that they don't even need to strike fear into people through actual violence, as his presence is enough to do the job. The lyrics often incorporate metaphors from the blaxploitation genre, like "tote iron" referring to carrying firearms and "whipping out the heat" to show off strength.


Line by Line Meaning

Your reign on the top was short like leprechauns
Your time at the top was brief like that of a leprechaun.


As I crush so-called willies, thugs, and rapper-dons
I defeat fraudulent and boastful thugs and rappers.


Get in that ass, quick fast, like ramadan
I swiftly conquer opponents, like during the Muslim holiday of Ramadan.


Its that rap phenomenon Don-Dadda, fuck Poppa
I am the amazing rap Don-Dadda, forget about the competition.


You got ta, call me, Francis M.H. White
You should address me as Francis M.H. White.


Intake light tokes, tote iron
I consume small amounts of marijuana while carrying a gun.


Was told in shootouts, stay low, and keep firin'
I have been instructed to remain low and continue firing during gun battles.


Keep extra clips for extra shit
I carry additional ammunition for unforeseen circumstances.


Who's next to flip, on that cat with that grip on rap
Who's the next person to challenge my dominance in the rap game.


The mo shady, (Tell em!) Frankie baby
The most deceitful and cunning, Frankie baby knows how to handle business.


Ain't no telling where I may be
My whereabouts are unpredictable.


May see me in D.C. at Howard Homecoming
You may encounter me at a college celebration in Washington D.C.


With my man Capone, dumbing, fucking something
I'm partying with my friend Capone and possibly having sex with someone.


You should know my steelo
You should be aware of my personal style.


Went from ten G's for blow to thirty G's a show
I've increased my income from selling drugs to earning $30,000 per show.


To orgies with hoes I never seen before
I'm participating in sexual activities with women I've never met before.


So, Jesus, get off the Notorious Penis, before I squeeze and bust
Stop bothering me, otherwise, I'll physically harm you.


If the beef between us, we can settle it
If there is a disagreement between us, we can resolve it.


With the chrome and metal shit
By using guns and other weapons.


I make it hot, like a kettle get
I create excitement and fire, similar to a boiling kettle of water.


You're delicate, you better get, who sent ya?
You're easily damaged and need to identify who sent you to challenge me.


You still pedal shit, I got more rides than Great Adventure
Your product is inferior, I have more success than the Great Adventure amusement park.


Biggie, (How are you gonna do it?)
Biggie, how are you planning to accomplish your goals?


Kick in the door, waving the four-four All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more
I invaded the premises with a loaded gun and everyone agrees to submit without physical harm.


On ya mark, get set, when I spark, ya wet Look how dark it get when you're marked for death
Prepare for your fate because once I begin, you'll be scared and hopeless.


Should I start your breath or should I let you die In fear you start to cry, ask why
Should I end your life or allow you to suffer and ask why it happened to you.


Lyrically I'm worshiped, don't front, the word sick You cursed it, but rehearsed it
I'm celebrated for my lyricism, don't pretend you don't understand the value. You've rehearsed my rhymes before.


I drop unexpectedly like bird shit You herbs get stuck quickly for royalties and show money
Don't underestimate me, I'll surprise you with the speed of my success. I'll catch you off guard and you'll be stuck with little earnings.


Don't forget the publishing, I punish 'em, I'm done with them Son, I'm surprised you run with them
Don't ignore the value in the properties I own. I'm finished with those I've defeated, and I'm surprised you align yourself with them.


I think they got cum in them 'cause they nothing but dicks Trying to blow up like nitro and dynamite sticks
I believe these individuals lack respect because they behave like foolish men, attempting to become popular quickly like explosives.


Mad I smoke hydro, rock diamonds that's sick Got paid off my flow, rhyme with my own clique
I enjoy smoking potent marijuana and I own expensive diamonds. I've made vast earnings from my musical talent, and I collaborate with my close friends.


Take trips to Cairo, laying with your bitch I know you praying you was rich, fucking prick
I travel to foreign destinations and have sex with someone else's partner. Although you wish for wealth, you can't compare to my accomplishments.


This goes out for those that choose to use Disrespectful views on the King of N-Y Fuck that, why try, throw bleach in your eye Now ya brailling it, snatch that light shit, I'm scaling it
This message is for those who speak poorly of me, the King of New York. I don't care, don't even try to challenge me. I'll put bleach in your eyes causing you to suffer blindness. Then, I'll take and elevate what little you have left.


Conscious of ya nonsense, in eighty-eight Sold more powder than Johnson and Johnson Tote steel like Bronson, "Vigilante"
I'm paying attention to your nonsense you're speaking about me. In 1988, I sold a large amount of drugs. I carry guns like Charles Bronson, the actor who portrayed a heroic vigilante in movies.


You wanna get on son, you need to ask me Ain't no other kings in this rap thing They siblings, nothing but my children
If you want to challenge me, you need my permission. There are no other rulers in the rap industry. They are my subordinates, nothing more than my offspring.


One shot they disappearin' It's ill when MC's used to be on cruddy shit Took home Ready to Die, listened, studied shit Now they on some money shit, successful out the blue
One bullet can end another's career. It's fascinating to see MCs who used to make dirty music, but then took inspiration from my album Ready to Die and improved. Now they have great success and wealth.


They light weight, fragile, my nine milli Make the whites shake, that's why my money never funny And you still recouping, stupid
They are unimportant, my gun is powerful and intimidating, shaking up even the most privileged, so I never worry about money. You haven't even made a full recovery and you're harassing me.




Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, JAY HAWKINS, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, Christopher Martin

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@RayanOfficial1

[Intro - The Notorious B.I.G.]
Biggie
This goes out to you
This goes out to you, and you, and you, and you
This goes out to you
This goes out to you
This goes out to you, and you, and you

[Verse 1]
Uhh, your reign on the top was short like leprechauns
As I crush so-called willies, thugs, and rapper-dons (Ugh)
Get in that ass quick, fast like Ramadan
It's that rap phenomenon Don Dada, fuck Poppa
You got to call me Francis M.H
White, intake light tokes, tote iron
Was told in shootouts, stay low and keep firin'
Keep extra clips for extra shit, who's next to
Flip on that cat with that grip on rap?
The most shady, (Tell Em!) Frankie baby
Ain't no telling where
I may be, may see me in D.C
At Howard Homecoming with my man Capone, dumbing
Fucking something, you should know my steelo
Went from ten Gs for blow to thirty Gs a show
To orgies with hoes I never seen before
So, Jesus, get off the Notorious'
Penis before I squeeze and bust
If the beef between us, we can settle it with the chrome
And metal shit, I make it hot like a kettle get
You're delicate, you better get - who sent ya?
You still pedal shit, I got more rides than "Great Adventure"
Biggie ("How are you gonna do it?")

[Chorus]
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more (Biggie)
Kick in the door, waving the four-four (uh-huh)
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more (Ugh, uh-huh)

[Verse 2]
On ya mark, get set, when I spark, ya wet
Look how dark it get when you're marked for death (Ugh)
Should I start your breath or should I let you die
In fear you start to cry, ask why, lyrically
I'm worshiped, don't front, the word sick
You cursed it, but rehearsed it
I drop unexpectedly like bird shit, you herbs get
Stuck quickly for royalties and show money
Don't forget the publishing, I punish 'em, I'm done with them
Son, I'm surprised you run with them, I think they got
Cum in them 'cause they nothing but dicks
Trying to blow up like nitro and dynamite sticks
Mad I smoke hydro, rock diamonds that's sick
Got paid off my flow, rhyme with my own clique
Take trips to Cairo, laying with your bitch
I know you praying you was rich, fucking prick, when I see ya I'ma

[Chorus]
Kick in the door, waving the four-four (uh-huh)
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more (uh, uh, uh)
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more (Biggie)
Kick in the door, waving the four-four
All you heard was Poppa don't hit me no more

[Verse 3]
This goes out for those that choose to use
Disrespectful views on the King of N-Y
Fuck that, why try, throw bleach in your eye
Now ya brailling it, snatch that light shit, I'm scaling it
Conscious of ya nonsense, in '88
Sold more powder than Johnson and Johnson
Tote steel like Bronson, Vigilante
You wanna get on, son, you need to ask me
Ain't no other kings in this rap thing, they siblings
Nothing but my children, one shot they disappearing
It's ill when MC's used to be on cruddy shit
Took home Ready to Die, listened, studied shit
Now they on some money shit, successful out the blue
They light weight, fragili, my nine milli
Make the whites shake, that's why my money never funny
And you still recouping, stupid stupid stupid stupid...



@jasonsavage3818

His flows are unbeatable
Stay by yourself best be watching over shoulder
Strap yourself like a little stripper
Going to wave my 44

Youtube friendly Big Poppa Bad Boys
Hearing an echo, Please Big Poppa D
Don't hit us again
Going to do a one cruise in a car

Join us in the desert
Where the cacti lie
Lay you like a bed of flowers
Bad Boys State Puff Marshmallow Man

JPS#1 Undefeatable



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@robertblackmore703

That flow, this beatโ€ฆ untouchable. Still crushes almost 30 years later.

@aniken6877

Thatโ€™s why black pink stole it sorta kinda not really.

@bobbyjohnson4578

Like You Said #Untouchable

@joeturner9280

30 years ? Try 80 years. Screaming Jay Hawkins - put a spell on you.

@Q.i.x.

Damn right

@ramsanodiya5454

@Aniken not stolen, these things are copyrighted. You have to buy it or pay very heavy sum as a penalty and compensation plus reputation of your organization.

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@n8iveson997

"I DROP UNEXPECTEDLY LIKE BIRD SHIT" ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ love that line

@Green.bird.blue.flower

Like 2 dix n no bitch, find yourself in serious shit
Lyrical genius #1 plus every other aspect ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’”

@MykailChannel77

When i heard him say that i said "DAMN!"

@soulsaproductions2024

The other line that killed me is "sold more powder than Johnson & Johnson" ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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