N***as Bleed
The Notorious B.I.G. & Method Man Lyrics


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Today's agenda
Got the suitcase up in the Sentra
Go to room 112, tell 'em Blanco sent ya
Feel the strangest
If no money exchanges
I got these kids in Ranges
To leave them niggas brainless
All they tote is stainless
You just remain as
Calm as possible, make the deal go through
If not, here's 12 shots, we know how you do
Please make yo killin's clean
Slugs up in between
They eyes, like True Lies
Kill 'em and flee the scene
Just bring back the coke or the cream
Or else, yo' life is on the shelf
We mean this Frank
Them cats we fuckin' wit' put bombs in yo' moms gas tank
Let's get this money baby
They shady, we get shady
Dress up like ladies
And burn 'em with dirty 380's
Then they come to kill our babies
That all out
I got gats that blow the wall out
Clear the mall out
Fuck the fallout
Word is Stretch, I bet they pussy
The seven digits push me
Fuckin' real
Here's the deal
I got a hundred bricks, 14-5 a piece
Enough to cop six, by the house on the beach
Supply the peeps with Jeeps
Brick a piece
Capiche?
Everybody gettin' cream
No one considered a leech
Think about it now, that's damn near 1 point 5
I kill 'em all I'll be set for life
Frank pay attention
These muthafuckas is henchmen
Renegades, if you die they still get paid
Extra probably, fuck a robbery
I'm the boss
Promise you won't rob 'em, I promise
But of course you know I had my fingers crossed

Niggas bleed just like us
Picture me bein' scared of a nigga that breathe the same air as me
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture me bein' shook
We can both pull burners, make the muthafuckin' beef cook
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture a nigga hidin'
My life in that man hands, while he jus' decidin'
Niggas bleed just like us
I'd rather go toe to toe with all of y'all
Runnin' ain't in my protocol

Since it's on, I call my nigga Arizona Ron
From Tucson, push the black Yukon
Usually had the slow grooves on
Mostly rock the Isley
Stupid as a youngin', chose not to move wisely
Sharper with game, him and his crooks, caught a jooks
Heard it was sweet, 'bout 350 a piece
Ron bought a truck, 2 bricks laid in the cut
His peeps got bucked, got locked the fuck up
That's the raw vantage, came back, speakin' spanish
Lavish habits, two rings, 20 carats
Here's a criminal
Nigga made America's Most
Killed his baby's mother's brother, slit his throat
The nigga got bagged with the toast, weeded
Took it to trial, beat it
Now he feel he undefeated
He mean it
Nothing To Lose, tattooed around his gun wounds
Everything, the game, embedded in his brain
And me I feel the same for this money and diamonds
'Specially if my daughter cryin', I ain't lyin'
Y'all know the signs

Niggas bleed just like us
Picture me bein' scared of a nigga that breathe the same air as me
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture me bein' shook
We can both pull burners, make the muthafuckin' beef cook
Niggas bleed just like us
Picture a nigga hidin'
My life in that man hands, while he jus' decidin'
Niggas bleed just like us
I'd rather go toe to toe with all of y'all
Runnin' ain't in my protocol

We agreed to go and shootin' silly
Because niggas could be hidin' in showers with Mac Billy's
So I freaked 'em
The telly manager was Puerto Rican
Gloria, from Astoria, I went to war with her
Peeps in '91, stole a gun from her workers
And they took drugs, they tried to jerk us
We blaze they place, long story
Glo' seen my face, got shook
Thought a nigga was comin' for the safe
Now she breakin', shut up, 112, what's shakin'
A Jamaican, some bitches I swear
They look gay
In a black Range Rover
Been outside all day
If it's trouble let me know, I'll be on my way
Please I got kids to feed, I done seen you make niggas bleed
Nightmare, this bitch don't leave
Ron, get the gasoline
This spot, we 'bout to blow
Let's get the cash before the cops and Range Rover cats know
It's room 112
Right by the staircase, perfect place
When they evacuate, they meet they fate
Ron pass the gasoline
The nigga pass me kerosene
Fuck it, it's flammable
My hunger is unexplainable
Strike the match, just what I expected
The dread kid ejected in seconds
And here come two
Opposite sexes
One black, one Malaysian
We in the hallway waitin' patient
As soon as she hit the door we start blastin'
I saw her brains hit the floor
Ron laughin'
I swear to God
I hit Maxi Priest at least 12 times in the chest
Spint around, shot the chick in the breast
She cryin', headshots put her to rest
Pop open the briefcases, nothin' but Franco faces
The spots hot, sprinklers, alarm systems
That's when other guests start to slip in
It's time for us to get to dippin'
I know them niggas in the Range is on they way up
Flippin', pistol grippin'
I know they clippin'
The hallway, got real loud and crowded
They walked right past us
I don't know how they allowed it
The funny thing about it
Through all the excitement




They Range got towed, they double parked by a hydrant
Stupid motherfuckers

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Notorious B.I.G.'s song Niggas Bleed tell the story of a drug deal gone wrong, with the singer ("Blanco") and his crew planning and executing a robbery of a rival drug dealer. The song is filled with violent imagery and drug references, and reflects the harsh realities of life on the streets. In the first verse, Blanco warns his crew to remain calm during the deal, and threatens violence if they do not cooperate. He also references the danger he and his crew face from rival gangs, including bombs placed in his mother's gas tank. The chorus of the song ("Niggas bleed just like us") emphasizes the humanity of people involved in violent crime, effectively subverting the usual stereotype of gangsters as inhuman monsters. The second verse tells the story of Ron, a criminal who murder his baby's mother's brother, and seems to take pride in his crimes. The final verse depicts Blanco and his crew robbing a hotel room, killing two people, and narrowly escaping the police and other rival gangs.


The song was released on The Notorious B.I.G.'s second album "Life After Death" in 1997, just weeks after he was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. Despite the artist's violent death, the album was a commercial and critical success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and featuring collaborations with well-known artists such as Jay-Z, Puff Daddy, and Lil' Kim.


Line by Line Meaning

Today's agenda
The plan for today


Got the suitcase up in the Sentra
Carrying the luggage in the Nissan Sentra


Go to room 112, tell 'em Blanco sent ya
Visit room 112 and mention that Blanco referred


Feel the strangest
Experience an odd feeling


If no money exchanges
If there is no financial transaction


I got these kids in Ranges
I have youngsters with guns


To leave them niggas brainless
To leave those individuals lifeless


All they tote is stainless
All they carry are guns


You just remain as
You simply stay calm


Calm as possible, make the deal go through
Stay composed and ensure the deal is successful


If not, here's 12 shots, we know how you do
If not, I have twelve bullets for you, we know your ways


Please make yo killin's clean
Please ensure your murders are discreet


Slugs up in between
Bullets shot between the eyes


They eyes, like True Lies
Their eyes, like in the movie True Lies


Kill 'em and flee the scene
Kill them and escape the crime scene


Just bring back the coke or the cream
Just retrieve the cocaine or the money


Or else, yo' life is on the shelf
Otherwise, your life is in danger


We mean this Frank
We are serious, Frank


Them cats we fuckin' wit' put bombs in yo' moms gas tank
The people we are involved with have placed explosives in your mother's car


Let's get this money baby
Let's acquire this wealth, my dear


They shady, we get shady
They are dishonest, so we become untrustworthy


Dress up like ladies
Disguise ourselves as women


And burn 'em with dirty 380's
And shoot them with unclean .380 caliber guns


Then they come to kill our babies
Then they come to harm our children


That all out
That is the extent of it


I got gats that blow the wall out
I have guns that can blast through walls


Clear the mall out
Empty the shopping center


Fuck the fallout
Ignore the consequences


Word is Stretch, I bet they pussy
People say Stretch is afraid, I bet they are all cowards


The seven digits push me
The large sums of money motivate me


Fuckin' real
Being authentic


Here's the deal
Here is the plan


I got a hundred bricks, 14-5 a piece
I have one hundred kilograms of drugs, priced at $14,500 each


Enough to cop six, by the house on the beach
Enough to purchase six properties by the seaside


Supply the peeps with Jeeps
Provide cars to the people


Brick a piece
One kilogram of drugs per person


Capiche?
Do you understand?


Everybody gettin' cream
Everyone is making a lot of money


No one considered a leech
No one is seen as a parasite


Think about it now, that's damn near 1 point 5
Consider it now, that's almost 1.5 million


I kill 'em all I'll be set for life
If I eliminate them all, I will be financially secure


Frank pay attention
Frank, listen carefully


These muthafuckas is henchmen
These individuals are henchmen


Renegades, if you die they still get paid
Outlaws, even if you die, they still receive payment


Extra probably, fuck a robbery
Probably additional payment, ignore a robbery


I'm the boss
I am the leader


Promise you won't rob 'em, I promise
Promise me you won't steal from them, I promise


But of course you know I had my fingers crossed
But of course, you know I was lying


Niggas bleed just like us
People of our race bleed just like us


Picture me bein' scared of a nigga that breathe the same air as me
Imagine me being afraid of someone who breathes the same air as me


Niggas bleed just like us
People of our race bleed just like us


Picture me bein' shook
Imagine me being frightened


We can both pull burners, make the muthafuckin' beef cook
We both have guns and can engage in a shootout


Niggas bleed just like us
People of our race bleed just like us


Picture a nigga hidin'
Imagine a person of our race hiding


My life in that man hands, while he jus' decidin'
My life is in the hands of that man, while he is deciding


Niggas bleed just like us
People of our race bleed just like us


I'd rather go toe to toe with all of y'all
I would prefer to fight each and every one of you


Runnin' ain't in my protocol
Running away is not a part of my plan


Since it's on, I call my nigga Arizona Ron
Now that it's happening, I contact my friend Arizona Ron


From Tucson, push the black Yukon
From the city of Tucson, driving the black Yukon


Usually had the slow grooves on
Usually played laid-back music


Mostly rock the Isley
Mostly listen to The Isley Brothers


Stupid as a youngin', chose not to move wisely
Ignorant as a young person, made unwise decisions


Sharper with game, him and his crooks, caught a jooks
More skilled at criminal activities, him and his gang attacked a robbery target


Heard it was sweet, 'bout 350 a piece
Heard it was easy, about 350 thousand dollars per person


Ron bought a truck, 2 bricks laid in the cut
Ron bought a vehicle, hidden in it are two kilograms of drugs


His peeps got bucked, got locked the fuck up
His associates got arrested and imprisoned


That's the raw vantage
That's the risky situation


Came back, speakin' spanish
Returned, speaking Spanish


Lavish habits, two rings, 20 carats
Extravagant lifestyle, two rings with a total of 20 carats


Here's a criminal
Here is a criminal


Nigga made America's Most
He became one of America's most-wanted criminals


Killed his baby's mother's brother, slit his throat
Murdered his girlfriend's brother by cutting his throat


The nigga got bagged with the toast, weeded
He got caught with the gun, high on marijuana


Took it to trial, beat it
Went to court, and was found not guilty


Now he feel he undefeated
Now he believes he can never be defeated


He mean it
He is serious


Nothing To Lose, tattooed around his gun wounds
He has the phrase 'Nothing To Lose' tattooed around his gunshot scars


Everything, the game, embedded in his brain
Everything about the criminal lifestyle is ingrained in his mind


And me I feel the same for this money and diamonds
And I feel the same way about money and diamonds


'Specially if my daughter cryin', I ain't lyin'
Especially if my daughter is crying, I am not lying


Y'all know the signs
You all know the indicators


We agreed to go and shootin' silly
We decided to go and start shooting recklessly


Because niggas could be hidin' in showers with Mac Billy's
Because people could be hiding with Mac-10 submachine guns in the showers


So I freaked 'em
So I scared them


The telly manager was Puerto Rican
The hotel manager was of Puerto Rican descent


Gloria, from Astoria, I went to war with her
Gloria, from the neighborhood of Astoria, I had conflicts with her


Peeps in '91, stole a gun from her workers
In 1991, I stole a gun from her employees


And they took drugs, they tried to jerk us
And they stole our drugs, they attempted to deceive us


We blaze they place, long story
We set their place on fire, it's a lengthy story


Glo' seen my face, got shook
Gloria saw my face, got afraid


Thought a nigga was comin' for the safe
Thought I was coming to steal from the safe


Now she breakin', shut up, 112, what's shakin'
Now she is panicking, be quiet, call room 112 and find out the situation


A Jamaican, some bitches I swear
A Jamaican person, some women, I promise


They look gay
They appear homosexual


In a black Range Rover
Driving a black Range Rover


Been outside all day
Have been outside the whole day


If it's trouble let me know, I'll be on my way
If there is a problem, inform me, I will come over


Please I got kids to feed, I done seen you make niggas bleed
Please, I have children to support, I have seen you hurt people


Nightmare, this bitch don't leave
Nightmare, this woman doesn't go away


Ron, get the gasoline
Ron, retrieve the gasoline


This spot, we 'bout to blow
We are about to cause an explosion at this location


Let's get the cash before the cops and Range Rover cats know
Let's acquire the money before the police and the people in Range Rovers find out


It's room 112
It's the hotel room 112


Right by the staircase, perfect place
Right next to the staircase, an excellent spot


When they evacuate, they meet they fate
When they leave the room, they will face their destiny


Ron pass the gasoline
Ron, give me the gasoline


The nigga pass me kerosene
He passes me the kerosene


Fuck it, it's flammable
Screw it, it's combustible


My hunger is unexplainable
My desire is insatiable


Strike the match, just what I expected
Ignite the match, exactly what I anticipated


The dread kid ejected in seconds
The dreadlocked guy was thrown out in seconds


And here come two
And here come two people


Opposite sexes
Different genders


One black, one Malaysian
One black person, one person of Malaysian descent


We in the hallway waitin' patient
We are waiting patiently in the hallway


As soon as she hit the door we start blastin'
As soon as she opens the door, we start shooting


I saw her brains hit the floor
I witnessed her brain matter falling to the floor


Ron laughin'
Ron is laughing


I swear to God
I promise


I hit Maxi Priest at least 12 times in the chest
I shot Maxi Priest at least 12 times in the chest


Spint around, shot the chick in the breast
Turned around and shot the woman in the chest


She cryin', headshots put her to rest
She is crying, the gunshots ended her life


Pop open the briefcases, nothin' but Franco faces
Open the briefcases, only find stacks of money


The spots hot, sprinklers, alarm systems
The location is hot, has sprinklers and alarm systems


That's when other guests start to slip in
That's when other guests start to enter


It's time for us to get to dippin'
It's time for us to leave quickly


I know them niggas in the Range is on they way up
I know those guys in the Range Rover are on their way here


Flippin', pistol grippin'
Handling a gun with a firm grip and preparing to shoot


I know they clippin'
I know they are armed


The hallway, got real loud and crowded
The hallway became noisy and filled with people


They walked right past us
They walked directly past us


I don't know how they allowed it
I don't know how they let it happen


The funny thing about it
The amusing aspect of it


Through all the excitement
Despite all the commotion


They Range got towed, they double parked by a hydrant
Their Range Rover got towed because they illegally parked next to a fire hydrant


Stupid motherfuckers
Stupid idiots




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLOS DARONDE BROADY, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, NASHIEM SA-ALLAH MYRICK, SEAN COMBS

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@arawfranco9247

That " she crying, headshot put her rest" line was cold asf!! ๐Ÿฅถ

@robelgebre2698

popp open the briefcases nuttin but franklin facess !!!! like Nas said BIG HAD THE GAME ON HEADLOCK !

@KtotheG

@@robelgebre2698 Nas had some cold stories, too... "The Set Up," "Suspect Witness," and "Shootouts" were all movies and vignettes. I used to think they were low key competing against one another back then to see who could be the best Martin Scorsese or Alfred Hitchcock of rap.

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@@KtotheG โ€œsuspect witness donโ€™t come outside you might get your shit push back tonightโ€
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