Lighters Up

Lil' Kim

About Lighters Up

"Lighters Up" is a single written and recorded by rapper Lil' Kim and produced by her ex-boyfriend, record producer Scott Storch. The song has a similar tone to Damian Marley's Welcome to Jamrock. It was released on August 12, 2005, a few weeks before the release of the album The Naked Truth. The album was originally due to be released September 13, but was delayed until September 27 because Queen Bee Entertainment felt that sales would not hold with the single "Lighters Up". The single debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100, then quickly climbed up to number 31. The single had a moderate chart performance in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2013, the song was voted the best Brooklyn anthem by MTV.  


Year:
2005
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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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Lil' Kim

Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974), better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and actress who rose to fame in the mid 1990s as a member of the hip hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A.. more »

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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".
Release Date
The song was released on September 13, 2005, through Atlantic Records as the lead single from the album.
Composition
Produced by Scott Storch and written by Kim herself, the song features a reggae-inspired vibe described as blending hip hop and reggae seamlessly.
Music Video
The music video for "Lighters Up" was shot in Brooklyn, New York and featured numerous references to Lil' Kim's Caribbean heritage.
Chart Performance
"Lighters Up" charted at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Lil' Kim's highest-peaking lead single.
International Success
The song also saw international success, reaching number seven in the United Kingdom and entering the charts in other countries such as Australia and Germany.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Lighters Up" for its catchy chorus and strong lyrics, labeling it as one of the standouts from "The Naked Truth" album.
Legal Issues
Sampling 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.
Live Performances
Lil' Kim performed "Lighters Up" live at the 2005 VH1 Hip Hop Honors and on TV shows like The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
Song Message
The 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.
Song Impact
Despite its release over a decade ago, "Lighters Up" remains one of Lil' Kim's most well-known and popular songs.

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