It's So Hard
big pun donell jones Lyrics


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You can catch me in the cherry red 150
Got the Glizzy locked in the stizzy
Pop the clizzy, goin' 60 down the one-wizzy
Drunk pissy, tryin' to cruise through the avenue
While my peoples is poppin' bottles up in Sue's Rendevous
Fuck that, spun a U-ey, lost a hubcap
It's back to the shack, came back in a, "What's that?"
Straight from Paris, checkin' Gaby's new baby carriage
Perry Ellis (nice), auburn cherry reddish
Fresh out the dealer, got the TEC for the squealers
Wear a vest for the killers, nothin' less 'cause it's realer
In the Big Apple, where it's quick to get your shit tackled
Enemies spit at you, best friends kidnap you
Trust no one (uh-uh), got beef? Bust your gun (yeah)
You don't need no one (nope) talkin' 'bout that you owe him
I'm a go for dolo, Scarface without Manolo
One deep I be solo, bustin' heat throwin' bolos, it's hard

And it's so hard (it's hard work, baby)
Yeah (I just lost a hundred pounds, I'm tryin' to live, I ain't goin' nowhere)
Niggas wanna be like Pun (I'm stayin' alive, baby)
But they don't bust they guns
And it's so hard (that's my wife, I paid for them titties)
(Get your own, your own, ya heard?)
Niggas wanna fuck my wife
Niggas wanna take my life
But it's so hard

Rollin' with the squad, we like Gods
Catch us at the bar-de-bar-de-bars, strip bars in Miami
Almost came home with the Grammy
Next year, bringin' home three for the family
Watch me, you can catch it live on Hitachi
Poppin' shit like a Nazi, iced out like DeBiase
Fuck that, Liberace
4X Versace, somebody stop me
Never that (skee-yu), where my niggas at?
Uptown, uptown, you know you feelin' that
Cash rule, hardcore you can dance to
That old Biggie give me (one more chance)
Take a glance then I'm off with yours
With both hands take off my drawers and jerk me like the Source Awards
I love hip hop
I ain't even probably the best lyricist alive
Terror Squad, nigga stop sleepin'

What you say your name was again?
And I know you from where? Elementary school?
Niggas wanna be like Pun (I don't know you, man)
But they don't bust they guns
And it's so hard (money, not you again, go that way)
Niggas wanna fuck my wife (loser)
Niggas wanna take my life
But it's so hard

Ooh, yeah
You ain't fuckin' my wife, takin' my life




And if you just hating, just walk on by
All you haters, just walk on by

Overall Meaning

The opening verse of Big Pun and Donell Jones's "It's So Hard" is a gritty reflection of the New York City streets they know too well. There's a cherry red 150 car and a Glizzy gun locked in the stizzy. Big Pun confesses he's drunk and cruising the avenue, while his friends pop bottles at Sue's Rendevous. As he spins a U-turn and loses a hubcap, he retreats back to the shack, all the while wearing a vest and TEC to protect himself from killers and scheming friends. In the Big Apple, the competition is fierce, and danger seems to lurk around every corner. Big Pun's message is clear: trust no one and defend yourself.


As the song progresses, Big Pun and Donnell Jones reflect on the hard work it takes to live their lavish lifestyles. They roll with the squad like gods, tipping strippers in Miami, and dreaming of Grammy awards. They can't trust anyone and are always on guard, fearing for their lives and wives. Big Pun even throws in a bit of machismo, boasting he's the best lyricist alive, but Terror Squad needs to stop sleeping. "It's So Hard" is an honest reflection of the life they know, where every day is a fight to survive and thrive.


Line by Line Meaning

You can catch me in the cherry red 150
I can be found driving my cherry red 150.


Got the Glizzy locked in the stizzy
I have my gun locked and loaded in the stash spot.


Pop the clizzy, goin' 60 down the one-wizzy
I fired a shot and am now speeding down the highway.


Drunk pissy, tryin' to cruise through the avenue
I am drunk, attempting to calmly drive down the street.


While my peoples is poppin' bottles up in Sue's Rendevous
Meanwhile, my friends are drinking and celebrating at the bar.


Fuck that
I don't care about that.


Spun a U-ey, lost a hubcap
I made a U-turn and lost a wheel cover.


It's back to the shack, came back in a 'what's that?'
I returned to my humble beginnings and wondered what happened.


Straight from Paris, checkin' Gaby's new baby carriage
I just returned from Paris and am admiring Gaby's new stroller.


Perry Ellis, auburn cherry reddish
I am wearing fashionable clothes in an auburn cherry color.


Fresh out the dealer, got the TEC for the squealers
I just bought a new gun for those who might tell on me.


Wear a vest for the killers, nothin' less cause it's realer
I am wearing a bulletproof vest to protect myself from those who will harm me.


In the Big Apple, where it's quick to get your shit tackled
I'm in New York City where you can easily become a victim of violence.


Enemies spit at you, best friends kidnap you
Your foes will disrespect you, while your close friends might turn against you.


Trust no one: Got beef? Bust your gun
I trust no one and will use my gun to settle any disputes.


You don't need no one talkin' 'bout that you owe him
You shouldn't let anyone make you feel indebted to them.


I'm a go for dolo, Scarface without Manolo
I am going out alone, just like Scarface did without Manolo.


One deep I be solo
I go alone with no backup.


Bustin' heat throwin' bolos, tt's hard
I'm firing shots and throwing punches, it's difficult.


And it's so hard (It's hard work, baby)
It's tough to survive in this lifestyle.


Yeah (I just lost a 100 pounds, I'm tryin' to live, I ain't goin' nowhere)
I've made changes to better myself and am trying to stay alive.


Niggas wanna be like Pun (I'm stayin' alive baby)
People aspire to live like me because I'm still here.


But they don't bust they guns
They want to be like me but won't use their weapons.


And it's so hard (That's my wife, I paid for them titties)
It's tough dealing with jealousy and disrespect towards my wife.


(Get your own, your own, ya heard?)
You should get your own partner and stop lusting after mine.


Niggas wanna fuck my wife
People want to have sexual relations with my wife.


Niggas wanna take my life
People want to murder me.


But it's so hard
It's tough being in my position.


Rollin' with the squad, we like Gods
Me and my crew feel powerful and superior to others.


Catch us at the bar-de-bar-de-bars, strip bars in Miami
We'll be hanging out at bars and strip clubs in Miami.


Almost came home with the Grammy
I was nominated for a Grammy award but didn't win.


Next year, bringin' home three for the family
I will win three Grammy awards next year for my family.


Watch me, you can catch it live on Hitachi
You can watch me perform live on Hitachi televisions.


Poppin' shit like a Nazi, iced out like DeBiase
I'm boasting and flaunting my wealth and jewelry like a Nazi and Ted DiBiase.


Somebody stop me
I don't feel like anyone can bring me down.


Never that (skee-yu!) where my niggas at?
I won't allow anyone to disrespect or harm my friends.


Uptown uptown, you know you feelin' that
Everyone in Uptown is feeling our vibe and presence.


Cash rule, hardcore you can dance to
Money is power, and our music is both tough and entertaining.


That old Biggie give me (One more chance)
I still listen to the classic track 'One More Chance' by Biggie Smalls.


Take a glance then I'm off with yours
I'll look at your girl and then take her away from you.


With both hands take off my drawers and jerk me like the Source Awards
I want you to take off my pants and pleasure me like the women did at the Source Awards.


I love hip hop
I am passionate about and enjoy hip hop music.


I ain't even probably the best lyricist alive
Despite my success, I might not be the best rapper out there.


Terror Squad, nigga stop sleepin'
My group Terror Squad is making big moves, don't underestimate us.


What you say your name was again?
I don't remember your name, please remind me.


And I know you from where? Elementary school?
I don't recognize you, did we go to school together?


(I don't know you, man!)
Sorry, I can't remember who you are.


Ooh, yeah
An expression of satisfaction or approval.


You ain't fuckin' my wife
No one will have sex with my wife.


Takin' my life
No one will kill me.


And if you just hating, just walk on by
If you're just spreading negativity, please just leave me alone.


All you haters, just walk on by
I don't want to deal with negativity or hostility from anyone.




Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Lee Rios, Julian I. Jr. Garfield, Richard Frierson

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@samo8093

Who still listening in 2024

@fitopineapplez9488

Today marks 24 yrs Feb 7

@Quagmirious_Bingleton_SR

@@fitopineapplez9488 That's crazy that one year from today, Pun died 25 years ago!

@Quagmirious_Bingleton_SR

@samo8093, It's comments like yours that make everybody not read the comments these days.

@Cap-gy1dn

Rip pun still one of the greats

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@theoldbk5419

@3:20 Love Prodigy saying Pun was number 1!!! The respect and love is undeniable!!! RIP Prodigy, RIP Pun!!

@cecec9403

I miss this Era. People were coming together. Bring thisback

@AhmadKhan-ez3zk

no they weren't. The Rwandan genocide happened during this era

@felixcolon3296

​@@AhmadKhan-ez3zk I don't think you understood the meaning he meant like all those artists and people coming together

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