Lighters Up
Lil' Kim
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I come from Bedstuy, niggas either do or they gon' die Gotta keep the ratchet close by Someone murdered, nobody seen, nobody heard it Just another funeral service Niggas will get at you, come through shinin' they yap you In broad daylight kidnap you Feds get clapped too, police stay on us like tattoos Niggas only grind 'cause we have to Money is power, sling crack, weed and powder Fiends come through every hour S'all about that dollar and we nuh deal with cowards Weak lambs get devoured by the lion In the concrete jungle, the strong stand and rumble The weak fold and crumble, it's the land of trouble Brooklyn, home of the greatest rappers Big comes first, then the Queen comes after Now put ya lighters up Bedstuy put ya lighters up New York put ya lighters up DC keep puttin' ya lighters up Philadelphia put ya lighters up Detroit put ya lighters up Chi-Town keep puttin' dem lighters up No matter where you from put ya lighters up Now lemme give you a walk through Show ya what to do and ya don't do Where it's not safe to go to Dem boys approach you Better say quick who you close to Don't come through if niggas don't know you 'Cause people is talkin', the streets is watchin' The D's is lurkin' stash da nine in the garbage The life of a hustla, the life of a gambler Dice games kill' mo' niggas than cancer Ya know who ya f*ck with Brooklyn don't run we run shit Roll up and just bum rush shit We don't play that out in B.K not at all 4 pound leave ya face on the wall R.I.P in memory of Never show thy enemies love We get it on where we live Better have a pass when you cross that bridge Welcome to Brooklyn put ya lighters up LA put ya lighters up VA put ya lighters up Texas keep puttin' ya lighters up New Orleans put ya lighters up St Louis put ya lighters up ATL keep puttin' dem lighters up No matter where you from put ya lighters up Damn homie I'm so to' And I don't think I'm ever gon' smoke no mo' And I don't think I'm ever gon' drink no mo' But f*ck it, bartender you can gimmie one mo' (We in the club like) Damn homie I'm so to' (Lightin' the dutch like) and I don't think I'm ever gon' smoke no mo' (Passin' the cup like) And I don't think I'm ever gon' drink no mo' (Back at the bar like) But f*ck it bartender, you can gimmie one mo' See BIG done told you I'm the hottest bitch on the planet Biggest sex symbol since Janet The Zanotti bandit Layin' in the cut like a bandage Come through Fulton St. in a Vanquish Doin' dem damage And if you don't understand it Then lemme give it to you in Spanish Soy la senorita mas linda del barrio Y lo hago afuera del espacio Still over in Brazil sippin' Mascoto You must have forgot though So, I'ma take it back to the block yo Put you on to how we rock yo Some are boostin 12 year olds prostitutin' Hitmen hired for execution there's no solution Niggas still piss in the hallways Fiends get high in 'em all day The yute, dem bang at the cops off the roof You don't know my town is the truth Welcome to Brooklyn now put ya lighters up New Jersey put ya lighters up Boston put ya lighters up B'more keep puttin' ya lighters up Miami put ya lighters up Puerto Rico put ya lighters up Kingston, Jamaica keep putting them lighters up No matter where you from put ya lighters up Damn homie I'm so to' And I don't think I'm ever gon' smoke no mo' And I don't think I'm ever gon' drink no mo' But f*ck it, bartender you can gimmie one mo' (We in the club like) Damn homie I'm so to' (Lightin' the dutch like) and I don't think I'm ever gon' smoke no mo' (Passin' the cup like) And I don't think I'm ever gon' drink no mo' (Back at the bar like) But f*ck it bartender, you can gimmie one mo'
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Written by: Kimberly Jones, Roger Greene, Scott Storch, Victor Carraway
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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11 facts about this song
Song Information"Lighters Up" is a song by American rapper Lil' Kim from her fourth studio album "The Naked Truth".
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Release DateThe song was released on September 13, 2005, through Atlantic Records as the lead single from the album.
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CompositionProduced by Scott Storch and written by Kim herself, the song features a reggae-inspired vibe described as blending hip hop and reggae seamlessly.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lighters Up" was shot in Brooklyn, New York and featured numerous references to Lil' Kim's Caribbean heritage.
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Chart Performance"Lighters Up" charted at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Lil' Kim's highest-peaking lead single.
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International SuccessThe song also saw international success, reaching number seven in the United Kingdom and entering the charts in other countries such as Australia and Germany.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Lighters Up" for its catchy chorus and strong lyrics, labeling it as one of the standouts from "The Naked Truth" album.
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Legal IssuesSampling of "La Di Da Di" by the rapper Slick Rick, which was used in "Lighters Up", led to legal issues. Lil' Kim was sued by Slick Rick over rights to the sample.
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Live PerformancesLil' Kim performed "Lighters Up" live at the 2005 VH1 Hip Hop Honors and on TV shows like The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
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Song MessageThe song is seen as a tribute to Lil' Kim's city, Brooklyn, with references targeting its dangerous parts, trying to give strength to the people living in those harsh environments.
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Song ImpactDespite its release over a decade ago, "Lighters Up" remains one of Lil' Kim's most well-known and popular songs.
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