A Dream
The Notorious B.I.G. ft. Jay‐Z Lyrics

It was all a dream
Everything that happened seemed unreal, like a figment of imagination.

Last night I had a dream
Recently, during the previous night, I experienced a vivid and memorable dream.

Thoughts was racing through my head
My mind was filled with a flurry of racing thoughts and ideas.

Felt so real to me
The dream was incredibly authentic and evoked strong emotions within me.

This is what was said
These are the words that were spoken during the dream.

"Had a dream," I said, "'Bout who he said?"
I began recounting my dream, mentioning the person who was speaking within it.

"'Bout B.I.G.," I said, "That's big he said"
I specifically mentioned the renowned rapper B.I.G. and his significant impact, which was acknowledged in the dream.

"Dig what he said", "Proceed," he said
The person in the dream encouraged me to understand and accept the message, urging me to continue with determination.

"Indeed," I said, so, breathe I did
I confirmed my agreement and proceeded to take a deep breath, preparing myself for the revelations.

"Don't repeat what I say," I said, he said nothing
I cautioned myself not to divulge the contents of the dream, but the person remained silent and didn't offer any response.

He agreed with his head, he just nodded like this
He signified his agreement non-verbally by merely nodding his head in acknowledgment.

What I believe to be a yes I repeated what was said
Considering his nod as confirmation, I proceeded to repeat the words that were spoken.

"It came to me like a whisper last evening," I said
I explained that the dream had arrived subtly, as if whispered, the previous evening.

"What's the deal playboy?" was the greeting he said
The dream began with the person addressing me in a friendly manner, asking about my current situation.

First thing I wanted to know, what's the reason he was dead
My immediate concern was understanding the cause of his death and seeking an explanation for it.

"Mo' Money, Mo' Problems, better believe it," he said
He emphasized that acquiring more wealth and success brings along additional challenges and issues, urging me to accept this reality.

"Careful what you wish for you might receive it," he said
He advised me to be cautious when desiring certain things, as they may actually come true and bring unforeseen consequences with them.

"I see," I said, "jealousy," I said
I acknowledged the presence of envy and resentment that others in the music industry felt towards me.

"Got the whole industry mad at me," I said
I acknowledged that my success and achievements had caused the entire music industry to become angered and resentful towards me.

Then B.I. said, "Hov' remind yourself
Following my statement, B.I.G. instructed Jay-Z to recollect and reinforce certain valuable aspects of himself.

"Nobody built like you, you designed yourself"
B.I.G. emphasized that Jay-Z had constructed his unique identity and character, highlighting his exceptional qualities and accomplishments.

"I agree," I said, "My one of a kind self"
I concurred, asserting that I indeed possess a distinctive and unparalleled personality.

Get stoned every day like Jesus did
I metaphorically compared myself to Jesus Christ, implying that I regularly engage in substance use.

"What he said," I said, has been said before
I acknowledged that the wisdom and advice shared in the dream had already been expressed previously by others.

"Just keep doing your thing," he said, say no more
The dream concluded with the person encouraging me to continue pursuing my endeavors without any further explanation needed.

It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine
The dream then transitioned to reminiscing about my past, specifically my habit of reading Word Up! magazine.

Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
I recalled images of influential artists like Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D riding in luxury limousines.

Hanging pictures on my wall
As a fan, I used to display and decorate my walls with pictures of my favorite musicians.

Every Saturday, "Rap Attack," Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
I eagerly listened to the radio show 'Rap Attack' hosted by Mr. Magic and Marley Marl every Saturday.

I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
I used to play my cassette tapes until they malfunctioned and the sound quality declined.

Smokin' weed and bamboo, sippin' on private stock
During those times, I indulged in smoking marijuana and utilizing a type of rolling paper known as bamboo, while also enjoying high-quality alcoholic beverages.

Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack
I reflected on a past period when I owned a distinctive red and black lumberjack-style jacket.

With the hat to match
I would coordinate my outfit by wearing a coordinating hat that complemented the jacket.

Remember Rappin' Duke? "Duh-ha, duh-ha"
I recalled an artist named Rappin' Duke and his signature phrase 'Duh-ha, duh-ha.'

You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far
At that time, no one could have anticipated the immense success and widespread influence that the hip-hop genre would achieve.

Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Presently, I am in the spotlight due to my exceptional and skillful rapping abilities.

Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
The time has come for me to earn significant wealth and achieve monumental success, comparing it to the explosive impact of the World Trade Center.

Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
Acknowledging my flaws and mistakes, I admit to being both a sinner and the antithesis of a champion.

Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
I reminisce about a time when I could only afford to eat inexpensive sardines as a meal.

Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri
I show respect and send greetings to renowned DJs Ron G, Brucey B, and Kid Capri.

Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starsky
I also extend my regards to esteemed DJs Funkmaster Flex and Lovebug Starsky.

I'm blowin' up like you thought I would
I am experiencing tremendous success and achieving the level of fame that others had expected and anticipated.

Call the crib, same number same hood, it's all good
I reassure that my living situation and contact information have remained unchanged, and everything is going well.

Uh, and if you don't know, now you know, nigga
Conveying a sense of revelation, I assert that anyone who was previously unaware of my success and talent should now recognize and acknowledge it.

"It was all a dream"
Reiterating the initial statement, emphasizing that everything described was just a figment of imagination.

"It was all"
Confirming once again that the entire experience was not reality, but rather a fabrication of the mind.

"It was all, a dream"
Concluding by strongly emphasizing that every aspect mentioned was purely a product of a dream.