Who Knows
V.I.P.'s The Lyrics


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[Intro]
Alright man, y'all win
I won't say it, at least for this song, hey

[Verse 1]
Said they looking for the realest, well I'm real as it get
Rap to the nigga dealing hard who live in the jects
Til some better nigga wit her, ain't delivered 'em yet
My mouth is, but I got a pistol bigger than that
I live and die by my respect so I honor the code
Peep niggas who be out here flexing, stunting for hoes
And if you ain't never chose to remember nothing before
Just know the game is some you win, some you don't
But you already begin again, start, it go
Learn to shoot a pistol, flip a O, how hard it go
Man if you ain't ever heard of Pimp Squad before
You better ask a real nigga or a broad you know
Cause you ain't ready for the pros, get it outta ya brain
You in over your head, way out of your lane
I been saying I'm filthy rich and got it from caine
So would you say them niggas know if they done got it the same, right?

[Chorus]
Cause you know who, you know what
Of the you know where, going against us, too unfair
Cause everywhere you do a show, we got kinfolk there
And now you know I ain't no more, not a tinfolk there
It's you know who, you know what
Of the you know where, beef now don't you go there
And if you do, don't use our copy producers, he won't care
If he leave the hood alone, pimping he won't share man

[Verse 2]
I know you think you out there getting it in
But what ya doing, I done did it once and did it again
I had a trap between running while living in sin
He done settling down, turning nine milling or ten
I give a damn if I never sell a million again
I gotta thank you a million for just letting me in
But now I'm settling in, getting used to the view
On top, won't stop til I'm huger than you
Goin' flop? Who? Me, pimp you losing your screws
We gotta dope if you letting niggas shoot into you
You ain't ready for the shit I'm introducing to you
The roof in the back of the park ain't translucent as you
So now your nigga dressing up, man do what you do
I got style, pimp, it's more than just the suit and the shoe
This been proven, I'm the truth, stamp government seal
I'm more than any of these other niggaz, just Southern with deals, for real





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Who Knows" by V.I.P. The begins with the artist expressing his dissatisfaction with those who claim to be the realest but do not live up to their words. He talks about how he lives and dies for his respect, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and honor. The artist then goes on to talk about how the game can be unpredictable and that it's essential to learn crucial elements such as shooting a pistol and selling drugs. The chorus of the song echoes the sentiment that V.I.P. The and his crew are the ones to be reckoned with, and anyone who tries to go against them is bound to face severe consequences. In the second verse, he talks about his success and how he is used to being at the top, challenging anyone to try and take his position if they dare.


The underlying themes of this song are power, loyalty, and respect. V.I.P. The talks about the importance of honor and loyalty while challenging others to step up and try to dethrone him. He also touches upon the harsh realities of the street life and how one must be constantly on their guard to survive. Overall, the song is a powerful statement of V.I.P. The's position in the game and his refusal to back down.


Line by Line Meaning

Alright man, y'all win
The singer concedes and won't say what he was going to for this song.


Said they looking for the realest, well I'm real as it get
The singer claims to be one of the realest and most sincere people out there.


Rap to the nigga dealing hard who live in the jects
The singer knows and appeals to people who live in rough neighbourhoods and face difficulty every day.


Til some better nigga wit her, ain't delivered 'em yet
The artist implies that he has the top skills and hasn't been surpassed by anyone yet.


My mouth is, but I got a pistol bigger than that
The artist may talk a lot, but he has the strength to back it up with a powerful gun.


I live and die by my respect so I honor the code
The singer values respect above all else and lives and dies by a certain code of conduct.


Peep niggas who be out here flexing, stunting for hoes
The singer notices and dismisses people who show off and act fake to impress women.


And if you ain't never chose to remember nothing before
The artist urges people to remember and learn from past experiences.


Just know the game is some you win, some you don't
The artist acknowledges the unpredictable nature of life and that success isn't guaranteed.


But you already begin again, start, it go
The artist encourages perseverance and starting anew when things don't work out.


Learn to shoot a pistol, flip a O, how hard it go
The singer advocates for learning survival skills like shooting and selling drugs to make it in tough situations.


Man if you ain't ever heard of Pimp Squad before
The artist introduces their group and implies that people who don't know them aren't ready for what they bring to the table.


You better ask a real nigga or a broad you know
The singer suggests that people inquire about Pimp Squad from someone they trust.


Cause you ain't ready for the pros, get it outta ya brain
The singer advises people not to get ahead of themselves because they aren't prepared to handle the challenges of professional life.


You in over your head, way out of your lane
The singer warns people that they are in over their head and should stay in their own lane instead of trying to do too much.


I been saying I'm filthy rich and got it from caine
The artist brags about their wealth and implies that they made it through selling cocaine.


So would you say them niggas know if they done got it the same, right?
The artist is curious if others believe that they also made their money through selling cocaine and that success isn't equally achievable for everyone.


Cause you know who, you know what
The singer refers to themselves and their group, known by their name and what they stand for.


Of the you know where, going against us, too unfair
The singer warns others that challenging Pimp Squad is unfair and they will likely lose.


Cause everywhere you do a show, we got kinfolk there
The artist implies that Pimp Squad has a widespread network of people who will support them no matter where they go.


And now you know I ain't no more, not a tinfolk there
The artist asserts that they have no close connections or allegiances to anyone except Pimp Squad.


Beef now don't you go there
The artist warns others not to start trouble with Pimp Squad.


And if you do, don't use our copy producers, he won't care
The singer threatens that even those who try to copy their work won't be able to use their producers and that they won't sympathize with troublemakers.


I know you think you out there getting it in
The artist is aware that some think they are doing well and succeeding.


But what ya doing, I done did it once and did it again
The singer boasts that they have already surpassed what others think is success and will continue to do so.


I had a trap between running while living in sin
The singer reveals that they have participated in illegal activities while trying to make a living and escape their circumstances.


He done settling down, turning nine milling or ten
The singer implies that someone they knew may have retired from illegal activities and turned to legitimate business.


I give a damn if I never sell a million again
The artist doesn't care about selling a lot of records and making money anymore.


I gotta thank you a million for just letting me in
The artist is grateful for the opportunity to make music and be part of the industry.


But now I'm settling in, getting used to the view
The singer is getting comfortable with their success and what comes with it.


On top, won't stop til I'm huger than you
The singer is determined to keep rising and surpassing others in terms of success and power.


Goin' flop? Who? Me, pimp you losing your screws
The artist dismisses the idea of failure and implies that those who don't believe in them are crazy.


We gotta dope if you letting niggas shoot into you
The artist brags about their skill and suggests that they are a force to be reckoned with.


You ain't ready for the shit I'm introducing to you
The artist warns others that they can't handle what they have to bring.


The roof in the back of the park ain't translucent as you
The singer suggests that others can't see through their plans and tactics.


So now your nigga dressing up, man do what you do
The artist is unfazed by the attempts of others to imitate them and encourages them to do whatever they want.


I got style, pimp, it's more than just the suit and the shoe
The singer asserts that their style and charm goes beyond just how they dress.


This been proven, I'm the truth, stamp government seal
The singer declares that they are a proven success and even the government can vouch for them.


I'm more than any of these other niggaz, just Southern with deals, for real
The singer claims to be above other rappers and producers and asserts that their success is genuine and earned.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD HARRIS, TONY GALVIN, SOLOMON BURKE

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