Intro
The Notorious B.I.G. Lyrics


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Push
Come on, she almost there push, come on
Come on, come on, push, it's almost there
One more time, come one
Come on, push, baby, one more time
Harder, harder, push it harder
Push, push, come on
One more time, here it goes
I see the head
Yeah, come on
Yeah, yeah
You did it, baby, yeah

But if you lose, don't ask no questions why
The only game you know is do or die
Ah-ha-ha
Hard to understand what a hell of a man

Hip hop the hippie the hippie
Tp the hip hop and you don't stop
Rock it out, baby bubba, to the boogie, the bang-bang
The boogie to the boogie that be
Now what you hear is not a test, I'm rappin', to the beat

Goddamn it, Voletta, what the fuck are you doin'?
You can't control that goddamn boy? (What?)
I just saw Mr. Johnson, he told me he caught the motherfucking boy shoplifting
What the fuck are you doing? (Kiss my black ass, motherfucker)
You can't control that god-, I don't know what the fuck to do with that boy
(What the fuck do you want me to do?)
If if you can't fucking control that boy, I'ma send him
(All you fucking do is bitch at me)
Bitch, bitch, I'ma send his motherfuckin' ass to a group home goddamnit, what?
I'll smack the shit outta you bitch, what, what the fuck?
(Kiss my black ass, motherfucker)
You're fuckin' up
(Comin' in here smelling like sour socks you, dumb motherfucker)

When I'm bustin' up a party I feel no guilt
Gizmo's cuttin' up for thee
Suckers that's down with nei-

What, nigga, you wanna rob them motherfuckin' trains, you crazy?
Yes, yes, motherfucker, motherfuckin' right, nigga, yes
Nigga, what the fuck, nigga? We gonna get-
Nigga, it's eighty-seven nigga, is you dead broke?
Yeah, nigga, but, but
Motherfucker, is you broke, motherfucker?
We need to get some motherfuckin' paper, nigga
Nigga it's a train, ain't nobody never robbed no motherfuckin' train
Just listen, man, is your mother givin' you money, nigga?
My moms don't give me shit nigga, it's time to get paid, nigga
Is you with me? Motherfucker, is you with me?
Yeah, I'm with you, nigga, come on
Alright then, nigga, lets make it happen then
All you motherfuckers get on the fuckin' floor
Get on the motherfuckin' floor
Chill, give me all your motherfuckin' money
And don't move, nigga
I want the fuckin' jewelry
Give me every fuckin' thing
Nigga, I'd shut the fuck up or I'ma blow your motherfuckin' brains out
Shut the fuck up, bitch, give me your fuckin' money, motherfucker
Fuck you, bitch, get up off that shit
What the fuck you holdin' on to that shit for, bitch?

I get money, money I got
Stunts call me honey if they feel real hot

Open C-74, Smalls
Mr. Smalls, let me walk you to the door
So how does it feel leavin' us?
Come on, man, what kind of fuckin' question is that, man?
Tryin' to get the fuck up out this joint, dog
Yeah, yeah, you'll be back
You niggas always are
Go ahead, man, what the fuck is you hollerin' about?
You won't see me up in this motherfucker no more




We'll see
I got big plans nigga, big plans, hahaha

Overall Meaning

The beginning of "Intro" by The Notorious B.I.G. is a recording of the birth of his son Christopher Wallace Jr. The song opens with sounds of a woman in labor, pushing and being encouraged by those around her. The midwives say "I see the head," and moments later, the baby cries. The line "You did it baby, yeah" reinforces the empowerment and strength of the woman giving birth. The song quickly shifts to a completely different vibe, with an upbeat and funky hip-hop beat. The shift between the two parts of the song could represent the duality of Biggie's persona - one part family man and another part gangster rapper.


The second half of the song features a recorded argument between Biggie's mom, Voletta Wallace, and a person who is never identified. The argument is heated and intense, and it's unclear what the argument is about. This could be seen as a reflection of Biggie's upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, where arguments and fights were a daily occurrence. The final lines of the song show Biggie's determination to escape that life and make something of himself, proclaiming that he has "big plans."


Line by Line Meaning

Push
Encouragement for the mother giving birth to push harder and give birth to the baby.


C'mon she almost there push c'mon
Urging the mother to push as the baby is almost coming out.


C'mon c'mon push it's almost there
Continued encouragement for the mother to push as the baby is almost born.


One more time c'mon
Asking the mother to push one more time to ensure the baby is born.


C'mon push baby one more time
Urging the mother to push one more time to ensure the baby is born.


Harder harder push harder
Encouraging the mother to push harder to deliver the baby.


Push push c'mon
Urging the mother again to push to deliver the baby.


One more time here it goes
Asking the mother to push one more time to complete the delivery.


I see the head
Notifying the mother that the baby's head can now be seen.


Yeah c'mon
Encouragement to the mother to continue pushing to deliver the baby.


Yeah
Affirmation and support for the mother giving birth.


You did it baby yeah
Congratulating and praising the mother for successfully delivering the baby.


The hibby, the hibby dibby hip hop and ya don't stop
Starting to rap and express oneself through music.


Rock it out baby bubba, to the boogedy bang bang
Encouraging listeners to dance and enjoy the music.


The boogey to the boogedy beat
Promoting the idea of dancing and enjoying the music being played.


Now what you hear is not a test, I'm rappin', to the beat
Confirming that the listener is hearing a live performance and not a recorded track, while also introducing oneself as a rapper.


God damnit Voletta, what the fuck are you doin'?
Angrily addressing someone named Voletta and questioning their actions.


You can't control that goddamn boy? (What?)
Questioning why the person named Voletta hasn't been able to control a young boy (potentially Biggie himself).


I just saw Mr. Johnson, he told me he caught the motherfucking boy shoplifting
Revealing that the boy mentioned earlier has been caught shoplifting by someone named Mr. Johnson.


What the fuck are you doing?
Demanding answers from Voletta about why the boy hasn't been properly controlled.


If if you can't fucking control that boy, I'ma send him
Threatening to send the boy somewhere else if he continues to be difficult to manage.


(All you fucking do is bitch at me)
Voletta is being criticized for complaining and not taking action.


Bitch, bitch, I'ma send his motherfuckin' ass to a group home goddamnit, what?
Continuing to threaten to send the boy to a group home if he doesn't improve his behavior.


I'll smack the shit outta you bitch, what, what the fuck?
Using physical threats to intimidate Voletta.


(Kiss my black ass motherfucker)
Voletta responds by insulting the singer, asserting herself and her independence.


You're fuckin' up
Accusing Voletta of failing to properly control the young boy.


(Comin' in here smelling like sour socks you dumb motherfucker)
Further verbally attacking Voletta by criticizing her appearance and lack of intelligence.


Gizmo's cuttin', up for the
Referring to someone named Gizmo and teasing/promoting their abilities (possibly as a DJ/producer).


Suckers that's, down with me
Acknowledging followers and supporters of the artist's music.


What nigga you want to rob them motherfuckin' trains you crazy?
Asking someone if they are serious about wanting to rob a train.


Yes, yes, motherfucker, motherfuckin' right, nigga yes
Confirming that they are indeed serious about the plan to rob a train.


Nigga what the fuck nigga?
Responding to someone's disbelief or confusion regarding the plan to rob a train.


We gonna get
Asserting that they will be able to successfully rob the train.


Nigga it's eighty-seven nigga, is you dead broke?
Referencing the year and questioning if someone is completely without money.


Yeah nigga but, but
Admitting to a lack of funds, but still expressing hesitation about the plan to rob a train.


Motherfucker is you broke motherfucker?
Taunting someone for being broke and doubting their ability to contribute to the train robbery plan.


We need to get some motherfuckin' paper nigga
Stressing the need for money and using slang to emphasize the point.


Nigga it's a train ain't nobody robbed no motherfuckin' train
Asserting that robbing a train is not a realistic or practical plan.


Just listen man, your mother givin' you money nigga?
Suggesting that someone receives financial support from their mother, and using it as a reason to contribute to the train robbery plan.


My moms don't give me shit nigga, it's time to get paid nigga
Admitting that their mother does not provide financial support and emphasizing the need to earn money through the train robbery plan.


Is you wit me? Motherfucker is you wit me?
Asking someone if they are committed to the train robbery plan and insisting for an affirmative response.


Yeah I'm wit you nigga c'mon
Confirming commitment to the plan and urging the others to take action.


Alright then nigga lets make it happen then
Agreeing to put the plan into action and expressing determination.


All you motherfuckers get on the fuckin' floor
Commanding everyone present to get on the floor in preparation for the train robbery.


Get on the motherfuckin' floor
Insisting for everyone to promptly lie down on the floor.


Chill, give me all your motherfuckin' money
Demanding that everyone give them all the money they have.


And don't move nigga
Warning everyone to not even attempt to move or act against them during the robbery.


I want the fuckin' jewelry
Demanding that all jewelry be handed over as well.


Give me every fuckin' thing
Demanding that everything of value be handed over during the robbery.


Nigga I'd shut the fuck up or I'ma blow your motherfuckin' brains out
Threatening someone for being uncooperative or verbally defiant during the robbery.


Shut the fuck up bitch, give me your fuckin' money motherfucker
Disrespectfully commanding someone to be quiet and hand over their money during the robbery.


Fuck you bitch, get up off that shit
Insulting someone and demanding that they hand over any valuable possessions in their possession.


What the fuck you holdin' on to that shit for bitch?
Questioning why someone is refusing to hand over their possessions during the robbery.


Open C74, Smalls
Referring to C-74, a music studio at 74 Leonard Street in New York City, and directing someone named Smalls to open it.


Mr. Smalls, let me walk you to the door
Politely offering to escort Mr. Smalls to the door.


So how does it feel leavin' us?
Asking Mr. Smalls how he feels about departing from their surroundings.


C'mon man, what kind of fuckin' question is that man?
Dismissing the question as irrelevant or unnecessary.


Tryin' to get the fuck up out this joint dog
Expressing desire to leave the location.


Yeah, yeah, you'll be back
Jokingly suggesting that Mr. Smalls will return to their location in the future.


You niggaw always are
Continuing to joke with Mr. Smalls and implying that they know he always comes back.


Go head man, what the fuck is you hollerin' about?
Encouraging Mr. Smalls to leave and asking why he is causing a commotion.


You won't see me up in this motherfucker no more
Confirming that the singer will not be returning to the location.


We'll see
Leaving the possibility open that the singer may return at a later time.


I got big plans nigga, big plans
Asserting that they have a lot of ambitious plans for their future.




Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield, Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Christopher Wallace, Osten S. Jr. Harvey

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@livetransmission1949

This intro tells a story, born into a world of superfly whilst crying, then hears rappers delight but the domestic problems distracts him from the music, so he gets out of the house and falls in with streets. Goes to prison. Gets out. On a mission for a higher purpose. The rest is history.

@DaddyD-og4jp

Yes exactly!!! πŸ’― when rap told stories!! I really appreciate your hypothesis of the intro!!

@livetransmission1949

@DaddyD0110 i appreciate thar

@tremainehughes5974

I wish he wouldn't of started rapping. He'd probably still be alive πŸ˜₯ RIP BIG You was and still is the DOPEST

@tapeworm6093

Thanks genius….

@tapeworm6093

@Tremaine Hughes his flame burned bright and quickly…..what would our ears say otherwise?

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@ki6973

long live a man of wisdom, a man that believed in everything and anything, a man who gave it all just to prove himself to the world and to the ones who doubted him and his talents.

@markburke1919

πŸ’―Facts his music lives on R. I. P. Biggy 🀟

@themollymachine

I was 10 when this album came out. This album grew me up to the world outside my mom's house.

@origintrackz5235

I hear you bro i was 6 at the time, but my brothers put me on lol.

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