Ready to Die
The Notoroius B.I.G Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, you ready motherfucker?
We gonna kill your ass
(I'm ready)

As I grab the Glock, put it to your headpiece
One in the chamber, the safety is off release
Straight at your dome, homes, I wanna see cabbage
Biggie Smalls the savage, doing your brain cells much damage
Teflon is the material for the imperial
Mic ripper, girl stripper, the Henny sipper
I drop lyrics off and on like a lightswitch
Quick to grab the right bitch and make her drive the Q
45, Glocks and TEC are expected when I wreck shit
Respect is collected, so check it
I got techniques dripping out my buttcheeks
Sleep on my stomach so I don't fuck up my sheets, huh
My shit is deep, deeper than my grave, G
I'm ready to die and nobody can save me
Fuck the world, fuck my moms and my girl
My life is played out like a Jheri curl, I'm ready to die!

(Yes, I'm ready)
(Yes, I'm ready)
(Yes, I'm ready)
(So die motherfuckers, die motherfuckers, die)

As I sit back and look when I used to be a crook
Doing whatever it took from snatching chains to pocketbooks
A big bad motherfucker on the wrong road
I got some drugs, tried to get the avenue sewed
I want it all from the Rolex's to the Lexus
Getting paid is all I expected
My mother didn't give me what I want, what the fuck?
Now I've got a Glock making motherfuckers duck
Shit is real and hungry's how I feel
I rob and steal because that money got that whip appeal
Kicking niggas down the steps just for rep
Any repercussion lead to niggas getting wet
The infrared's at your head real steady
You better grab your guns 'cause I'm ready

(Yes, I'm ready)
(Yes, I'm ready) I'm ready to die
(Yes, I'm ready)
Nah we ain't gonna kill your ass yet, we gonna make you suffer
(So die motherfuckers, die motherfuckers, die)

In a sec, I throw the TEC to your fucking neck
Everybody hit the deck, Biggie 'bout to get some rec'
Quick to leave you in a coffin for slick talking
You better act like CeCe and keep on walking
When I hit ya, I split ya to the white meat
You swung a left, you swung a right, you fell to the concrete
Your face, my feet, they meet with stompin'
I'm rippin' MCs from Tallahassee to Compton
Biggie Smalls on a higher plane
Niggas say I'm strange, deranged because I put the 12 gauge to your brain
Make your shit splatter
Mix the blood like batter then my pocket gets fatter
After the hit, leave you on the street with your neck slit
Down your backbone to where your motherfucking shit drip
The shit I kick, ripping through the vest
Biggie Smalls passing any test, I'm ready to die!

(Yes, I'm ready)
(Yes, I'm ready) I'm ready
(Yes, I'm ready)
Time to go, we gon' put you out your misery motherfucker
Niggas definitely know what time it is (yes, I'm ready)
The Notorious one in full effect, '93 (yes, I'm ready)
Uh, uh (yes, I'm ready)
(So die motherfuckers, die motherfuckers, die) Suicidal, I'm ready!
(Yes, I'm ready)
(So die motherfuckers, die motherfuckers, die)

Now I lay me down to sleep (yeah)
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul to take
'Cause I'm ready to die
All y'all motherfuckers come with me if you want to
Biggie Smalls the biggest man
Rocking on and on in ninety-three, Easy Mo Bee




Third Eye and the rest of the Bad Boy fam
I don't wanna see no crying at my funeral

Overall Meaning

The song "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G is a dark and intense song about the harsh reality of the streets and the struggles of growing up in a violent environment. The lyrics describe Biggie's readiness to die and his anger towards the world that has led him down this path. The song starts with a warning to all those who oppose him, as he readies his gun for battle. He boasts about his skills as a rapper, his love of women and Hennessey, and the damage he can do to his enemies. He is bitter towards his mother and girlfriend for not giving him what he wanted in life, which fuels his desire to acquire wealth and power through any means necessary, even if it means living a life of crime. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes his desire to die, which is reinforced in the final verse as he invites others to join him in death.


The song is known for its raw, unapologetic lyrics, which reflect Biggie's own experiences growing up in the tough neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York. The song's subject matter is controversial and has been criticized for glorifying violence and criminal behavior. However, it is also considered a classic in the genre and has inspired other rappers to explore similar themes in their own music. The song's intense, driving beat and Biggie's powerful delivery make it a standout track on his debut album of the same name.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, you ready motherfucker? We gonna kill your ass
Are you prepared? Your life is over, we are going to take it.


As I grab the Glock, put it to your headpiece
I am holding a Glock and pointing it at your head.


One in the chamber, the safety is off release
The gun is loaded with one bullet, and the safety is off.


Straight at your dome, homes, I wanna see cabbage
I am aiming at your head, I want to see your brain splatter.


Biggie Smalls the savage, doing your brain cells much damage
I am Biggie Smalls, and I am causing significant damage to your brain cells.


Teflon is the material for the imperial
I am wearing a Teflon vest for protection.


Mic ripper, girl stripper, the Henny sipper
I am a talented rapper and a lover of women and Hennessy.


I drop lyrics off and on like a lightswitch
I am always coming up with new lyrics, like turning a light switch on and off.


Quick to grab the right bitch and make her drive the Q
I am quick to pick the right woman and have her drive my limousine.


45, Glocks and TEC are expected when I wreck shit
I always have multiple guns, including a 45, Glock, and TEC, when I am causing chaos.


Respect is collected, so check it
I demand respect, and you should take note of that.


I got techniques dripping out my buttcheeks
I am overflowing with creative techniques.


Sleep on my stomach so I don't fuck up my sheets, huh
I sleep on my stomach to avoid damaging my sheets while sweating.


My shit is deep, deeper than my grave, G
My words hold deep meaning, even deeper than the grave.


I'm ready to die and nobody can save me
I am ready to face death, and no one can save me from it.


Fuck the world, fuck my moms and my girl
I despise the world, my mother, and my girlfriend.


My life is played out like a Jheri curl, I'm ready to die!
My life is a mess and runs its course like a Jheri curl, and I am ready to die.


As I sit back and look when I used to be a crook
Looking back, I used to be a criminal.


Doing whatever it took from snatching chains to pocketbooks
I would do anything to get money, even stealing from people's pockets or jewelry.


A big bad motherfucker on the wrong road
I am a tough and intimidating man on the wrong path.


I got some drugs, tried to get the avenue sewed
I had some drugs, and I tried to sell them on the street.


I want it all from the Rolex's to the Lexus
I want everything from Rolex watches to the luxury Lexus cars.


Getting paid is all I expected
My only expectation was to earn money.


My mother didn't give me what I want, what the fuck?
I did not get what I wanted from my mother and was disappointed.


Now I've got a Glock making motherfuckers duck
Now I have a Glock, and people are afraid of me.


Shit is real and hungry's how I feel
The reality of the situation is tough, and I am feeling desperate.


I rob and steal because that money got that whip appeal
I steal and rob people for money because it is attractive to me.


Kicking niggas down the steps just for rep
I am beating people up to gain respect in my community.


Any repercussion lead to niggas getting wet
Anyone who retaliates will face the consequence of getting wet from the bullets.


The infrared's at your head real steady
I have an infrared scope aimed at your head with perfect aim.


You better grab your guns 'cause I'm ready
You better arm yourself because I am prepared to attack.


In a sec, I throw the TEC to your fucking neck
In a moment, I will quickly aim the TEC at your neck.


Everybody hit the deck, Biggie 'bout to get some rec'
Everyone, get down because I am about to start shooting.


Quick to leave you in a coffin for slick talking
If you speak rudely to me, I will kill you quickly.


You better act like CeCe and keep on walking
Just like CeCe, you should walk away and avoid getting hurt.


When I hit ya, I split ya to the white meat
If I shoot you, I will split you open, revealing the white meat inside.


You swung a left, you swung a right, you fell to the concrete
You tried to fight me, but I punched you, and you fell to the ground.


Your face, my feet, they meet with stompin'
I will stomp on your face with my feet.


I'm rippin' MCs from Tallahassee to Compton
I am destroying MCs from Tallahassee to Compton with my rapping skills.


Biggie Smalls on a higher plane
I am on a higher level than other rappers.


Niggas say I'm strange, deranged because I put the 12 gauge to your brain
Some people think I am strange or insane for shooting people with a 12 gauge shotgun.


Make your shit splatter
I will shoot you with force, causing your blood to splatter everywhere.


Mix the blood like batter then my pocket gets fatter
After I kill people, I take their money, which fills my pockets.


After the hit, leave you on the street with your neck slit
After killing people, I will leave them on the street with their throats slit.


Down your backbone to where your motherfucking shit drip
I will cut down your spine, causing your blood and feces to drip.


The shit I kick, ripping through the vest
The words I say are powerful and can penetrate through a bulletproof vest.


Biggie Smalls passing any test, I'm ready to die!
I can endure and surpass any challenge, and I am ready to die.


Now I lay me down to sleep (Yeah)
I will go to bed now.


Pray the Lord my soul to keep
Hoping that God will protect me while I sleep.


If I should die before I wake
If I die suddenly, during my sleep.


I pray the Lord my soul to take
I hope God will take my soul with him.


'Cause I'm ready to die
I am prepared to die.


All y'all motherfuckers come with me if you want to
If any of you want to die, you can come with me.


Biggie Smalls the biggest man
I am the toughest man alive.


Rocking on and on in ninety-three, Easy Mo Bee
I am continuing to make music in 1993 and collaborating with Easy Mo Bee.


Third Eye and the rest of the Bad Boy fam
I am affiliated with Third Eye and other members of the Bad Boy Records family.


I don't wanna see no crying at my funeral
I do not want anyone to cry at my funeral.




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barbara Mason, Osten Harvey, Christopher Wallace, Sean Puffy Combs, Marshall Eugene Jones, Walter Morrison, Clarence Satchell, Gregory A. Webster, Le Roy Roosevelt Bonner, Ralph Middlebrook

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Slamdog500

If Aliens would ask "can you explain Biggie Smalls to us?"
Answer:
Biggie Smalls on a higher plane
Niggas say I'm strange, deranged because I put the 12 gauge to your brain
Make your shit splatter - mix the blood like batter then my pocket gets fatter
After the hit - leave you on the street with your neck slit
Down your backbone to where your motherfucking'shit drip
The shit I kick - ripping through the vest Biggie Smalls passing any test

Biggie saw himself first and foremost as a "Hardcore Rapper", my favorite songs gotta be, "Dead Wrong", "Cunt Renaissance" "Ready To Die", "Who Shot Ya?", "Respect". Really really hardcore stuff but those song were not made for radio like "Juicy" or "Big Poppa" lol.



All comments from YouTube:

@pacthug4life

The vibe of this song is something that simply cant be recreated. This is a piece of 90's American culture. Raw, unapologetic, urban music that shifted the western culture. True Hip-Hop classic, timeless music.

@12bnkss78

Kev tgghhhjiui

@kev05wwe53

Preach🙏🏾

@greyfox1889

To this day the crown of hip hop remains without a new king

@Ggdkg

Respect. This is the truth.

@jacdejesus9739

Yes ir is

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@boomn216

This beat is untouchable. Could listen to it all day long.

@isael-patron2464

I've been doing that for the last 4 years

@tayluc777

It feels like near death.

@BloodMoney187

this lyrics are untouchable i could listem to them forever

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