Why Me
Ti.Pi.Cal Lyrics
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I got a question for you hating ass niggas out there, hey
Why you mad at me,Ay
Oh lame ass nigga why you mad at me
Sucker ass nigga why you mad at me
[Verse 1]
Remember late nights earn stripes servin straight white
Might fuss may fight but stay tight
Keep what the "J" need for the lighter hit the base pipe
If the trap was the ocean or the sea
You could consider me and them the killa whales and great whites
Before a nigga tried to click it make them think twice
Cause they knew Cap would kill a nigga fo blink twice
Day right I'm reciting my life
Nigga I was there no matter what through sirens on a silent night
Cold Sundays slow Mondays hot Friday nights
Tuesday Thursdays serving whether or not they ride tonight
On peaceful days hostful evenings even violent nights
Chip on my sholder hold a grudge cause you can die tonight
I swear you niggas had no idea what my life was like
Before the bright lights and a half a mil just to grab the mic
[Chorus]
Is it cause I came from the bottom to the top
Why you mad at me
Maybe cause I Spent a hundred on a drop
Why you mad at me
Is it cause I kept it pimpin and stayed down
Why you mad at me
Or is it cause I am the a town
Why you mad at me
Is cause you a lame and I'm a "G"
Why you mad at me
Is it cause I got love in the streets
Why you mad at me
Is cause you know yo time running out
Why you mad at me
Is it cause you know I'm king of the south
[Verse 2]
Niggas mad cause I got it like this
Gold on my wrist hoes on my dick, my dick
But I could give a fuck about this industry
I'm a be the same tip til the end of me
That's something you know automatically if you a friend of me
Question that will think other wise now you offend me
I came in this game not looking for a friend or enemy
Found them both now that niggas in to me
Got little rap niggas liking into me
Major labels and police want to censor me
Feds on my ass cause I'm in the streets
Think I still slang listen to lame niggas who lie to snitch on me
It ain't my fault that you can't picture me
Riding in a phantom and I swear I never fathom
All the fame that a nigga can gain from Atlanta
Now I'm just trying to maintain for Atlanta
Before niggas would say in Atlanta
I was Rhode Park Doug High stayed in Atlanta
Now true enough I sold yay in Atlanta
But is that compared to contributions I made to Atlanta
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
A pick a reason any reason all excuses would do
But man you lucky I ain't bucking like I used to do fool
While you was throwing one's and two's
I was lifting up tools and then
Shoot at his shoes just to see if he move
Or either bust at his head to check if he dead man
Don't talk around cause I heard he the fed's man
They offer him time and they knowing he scared and tell him
Give me they names or you doing the stretch man
Or wear a wire go record what he said
And then you can tell his lawyer that his clients a dead man
A rat I'm smelling blow I ain't selling
Where you got that impressing ain't no telling
Yes I'm a felon why was that in question
What about all these records I'm selling
I'm Bankhead born and Bankhead bread
And when a nigga die I'm gone be Bankhead dead
[Chorus]
Ti.Pi.Cal.'s song "Why Me" depicts the artist reflecting on his journey from the bottom to the top and questioning why some people are still envious and hostile towards him. In the first verse, Ti.Pi.Cal. reminisces about his past life on the streets, selling drugs and engaging in violence. He asserts that he had to be tough to survive and also paints a vivid picture of the trap like a sea, where drug dealers like him and his associates were the predators. The refrain, "Why you mad at me?" echoes this theme of puzzled frustration, implying that he cannot fathom why people resent him for his success.
Ti.Pi.Cal. makes it clear that his success has not come easily, and he has not forgotten his roots. Rather than letting his newfound stardom isolate him from the streets, he maintains his "pimpin" and "G" ways, implying that he has not lost touch with his personality and values. The second verse alludes to the challenges that he has faced in the music industry and the law enforcement system that is constantly monitoring him, trying to censor his music and arrest him for his past criminal activities. Despite all of this, he remains a symbol of power in the South, with his popularity still on the rise.
In conclusion, Ti.Pi.Cal.'s song "Why Me" is a reflective and thought-provoking piece that highlights the complexities of success and the challenges that come with it. The artist is sincere about his struggles and is honest about the issues he is still grappling with, providing listeners with an opportunity to connect with his story on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember late nights earn stripes servin straight white
I worked hard and risked my life selling drugs at all hours of the night to make a living.
Talk shit slap box clear into the day light
I would physically fight anyone who disrespected me and my reputation, even in broad daylight.
If the trap was the ocean or the sea
If the drug market was an ocean or a sea,
You could consider me and them the killa whales and great whites
I was a top drug dealer, dominating the market alongside my associates who were just as ruthless.
Cause they knew Cap would kill a nigga fo blink twice
People knew not to cross me or my crew because we were willing to take violent action against anyone who threatened us.
Cold Sundays slow Mondays hot Friday nights
I worked every day of the week, regardless of the weather, to make ends meet.
Chip on my sholder hold a grudge cause you can die tonight
I carry the weight of my past struggles and grudges, knowing that they could lead to someone wanting to kill me.
Is it cause I came from the bottom to the top
Are you jealous of my success because I came from a place of poverty and built myself up?
Maybe cause I Spent a hundred on a drop
Are you mad that I spent a lot of money on a fancy car?
Is it cause I kept it pimpin and stayed down
Are you upset that I've remained true to myself and my values?
Or is it cause I am the a town
Are you angry that I represent and embody Atlanta, my hometown?
Is cause you a lame and I'm a "G"
Are you mad because you're inferior to me, a real gangster?
Is it cause I got love in the streets
Are you jealous that I've earned respect and admiration from the people in my community?
Is cause you know yo time running out
Are you threatened by my success, realizing that your own time in the limelight may be fleeting?
Is it cause you know I'm king of the south
Are you just plain jealous that I hold so much power and influence in the southern United States?
But man you lucky I ain't bucking like I used to do fool
You should be grateful that I've changed my violent ways and am not resorting to shooting you right now.
While you was throwing one's and two's
While you were throwing small amounts of cash around,
I was lifting up tools and then
I was handling firearms and prepared to use them.
And then you can tell his lawyer that his clients a dead man
I will not hesitate to kill anyone who tries to rat me out to the police.
A rat I'm smelling blow I ain't selling
I can sense when someone is trying to set me up, and I'm not interested in selling any more drugs.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLIFFORD HARRIS, ISAAC LEE HAYES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
alessandro Ales
Che brano fantastico dei
Ti pi cal. Ma perché hanno smesso...mannaggia!! quanti ricordi...anni 90 bellissimi. Voce unica quella di josh
Mattia Porisini
Molto bella :-) prima volta che l'ascolto in vita mia ma mi sa che è una buona scoperta!
d b
Piacevano un sacco alle ragazze della mia compagnia...in spiaggia, ad esempio, con lo stereo portatile era una lotta fra noi ragazzi che volevamo ascoltare i doors e loro queste canzoni... ❤
Giuseppe Longo
☺👍vecchi tempi
daniele stracuzzi
Fantastica!
MsJadis83
BELLLAAAAAAA , amazing Tipical!!!! NUMBER 1
Davide Cadeddu
avevo 13 anni nell' estate del 1996 le prime volte che la sentivo stava su hit mania dance estate 1996
pinucciosolovinile
La suonavo al mulino...1996...
Christophe Art
Estate 1996 Letojanni(me) dal Marabu Giardini Naxos che anni gli migliori della mia vita
Leo 82
Estate 1996