Sky's the Limit
The Notorious B. I. G./Musicfire.in Lyrics

Good evenin' ladies and gentlemen
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen

How's everybody doin' tonight?
I hope everyone is doing well tonight

I'd like to welcome to the stage, the lyrically acclaimed, ha
I am introducing the talented musician known for his poetic style

I like this young man, because, when he came out
I admire this artist because when he emerged onto the music scene

He came out wit the phrase, he went from ashy to classy
He coined the phrase referring to his journey from poverty to prosperity

Ha, I like that
I find that entertaining

So everybody in the house, give a warm, round of applause for
Let's give a big round of applause for

The Notorious B.I.G.
The talented artist known as The Notorious B.I.G.

The Notorious B.I.G. ladies and gentlemen give it up for him y'all
Please give a warm welcome to The Notorious B.I.G.

Uh, a nigga never been as broke as me, I like that
I appreciate my humble beginnings where I experienced extreme poverty

When I was young I had two pair of Lees, besides that
During my childhood, I owned only two pairs of pants

The pin stripes and the gray (Uh-huh)
One pair was gray with pin stripes

The one I wore on Mondays and Wednesdays
I reserved one pair for Monday and Wednesday wear

While niggas flirt, I'm sewing tigers on my shirt
While others waste their time, I am working hard to embellish my clothing

And alligators
I am also using alligator patterns in my designs

Ya wanna see the inside, huh, I see ya later
If you are curious about the inside, you will have to wait and see it later

Here come the drama, oh, that's that nigga wit the fake, blaow!
Here comes trouble, that person is known for their inauthenticity

Why you punch me in my face, stay in ya place
Why did you attack me? You should stick to your own business

Play ya position, here come my intuition
Mind your role, I am using my instinct to guide me

Go in this nigga pocket
Retrieve valuables from that guy's pockets

Rob him while his friends watchin'
Steal from him while his acquaintances observe

That hoes clockin', here comes respect
Those women are looking, now comes the recognition I deserve

His crew's your crew, or they might be next
If you are affiliated with him, you are also my target

Look at they man eye, BIG man they never try
Observe their expressions, I am a powerful and intimidating figure they will not challenge

So we roll wid 'em, stole wid 'em
We stick with them, we steal with them

I mean loyalty, niggas bought me milks at lunch
I am referring to loyalty, my friends would even buy me milk for lunch

The milks was chocolate, the cookies, buttercrunch
The milk was chocolate flavored and I had buttercrunch cookies

In gear, Oshkosh with blue and white ducks
I was wearing clothes with ducks printed on a blue and white Oshkosh brand

Pass the blunt
Hand me the marijuana cigarette

Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on
You can achieve anything you desire, all limitations can be overcome

Just keep on pressin' on
Continue to strive forward regardless of obstacles or setbacks

Sky is the limit and you know that you can have
You can obtain what you desire

What you want, be what you want
You can become what you aspire to be

Uh-huh, I was a shame, my crew was lame
I was once embarrassed by my friends because they were uncool

I have enough heart for most of 'em
Despite their shortcomings, I still cared for them

Long as I got stuff from most of 'em
As long as they were useful in some way

It's on, even when I was wrong I got my point across
I was successful in arguing my point, even when I was incorrect

They depicted me the boss, of course
It was obvious that I was in charge

My orange box-cutter make the world go 'round
My tool for cutting boxes is essential to the function of society

Plus I'm fuckin, bitches ain't my homegirls now
I am having sexual relations, but those women are no longer my platonic friends

Start stackin', dabbled in crack, gun packin'
I began accumulating wealth, experimented with crack cocaine, and carried weapons for protection

Nickname Medina, make the seniors tote my ninas
I am known as Medina and I forced older men to carry my firearms

From gym class, to English, pass off a global
I have achieved success outside of traditional educational means

The only nigga wit a mobile, can't you see like Total
I was the only one with a cellular phone, as made famous by the girl group Total

Gettin' larger in waist and taste
I am expanding my worldly experiences in both culinary preferences and physique

Ain't no tellin' where this felon is headin', just in case
It is uncertain where my illegal activities will lead, so I am prepared for any outcome

Keep a shell at the tip of your melon, clear the space
Keep a gun loaded and ready, make room for me to maneuver

Ya brain was a terrible thing to waste
You had great potential that was wasted

Eighty-eight long gates, snatch initial name plates
I have had many experiences, including stealing personalized jewelry

Smokin' spliffs wit niggas, real life beginner killers
I am smoking marijuana with people who are beginning their journey as murderers

Prayin' God forgive us for being sinners, help us out
I ask for forgiveness from God for our wrongdoings and request assistance

After realizin', to master enterprisin'
Once I gained awareness, I became skilled in entrepreneurship

I ain't have ta be in school by ten, I was in
I did not have to attend school until 10 am

Began to encounter, wit my counter-parts
I began interacting with people in similar circumstances

On how to burn the block apart, break it down into section
We discussed how to destroy the neighborhood by dividing and conquering

Drugs by the selection
We made a variety of drugs available for purchase

Some use pipes, others use injections
Certain drugs were smoked, while others were injected

Syringe sold seperately, Frank the deputy
We sold syringes, and Frank was our police liaison

Quick to grab my Smith & Wesson, like my dick was missin'
I quickly drew my firearm, as if it were a body part that had been lost

To protect my position, my corner, my layer
I need the gun to defend my territory, my business operations, and my personal safety

While we out here, say the hustlas prayer
While we conduct our illegal activities, we ask for guidance and protection

If the game shakes me or breaks me
If the illicit activities I engage in lead to my downfall

I hope it makes me a better man
I hope to use these experiences to improve myself as a person

Take a better stand
Make better choices and take a more upright stance

Put money in my moms hand
Provide financial stability for my mother

Get my daughter this college plan, so she don't need no man
Secure my daughter's education, so she can be independent

Stay far from timid
Avoid being weak or indecisive

Only make moves when your heart's in it
Only take actions when you are passionate and truly committed

And live the phrase Sky's The Limit
Follow the mentality that anything is possible and there are no limitations

Motherfucker, see you chumps on top
I will soon surpass and defeat my current competitors