Stop Being Greedy
DMX
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Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy Just keep it real partner, give to the needy Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate I could flip that flow, I could stick that ho I could get that dough, you know I'm with that yo And the thing about the shit I came through, I haven't seen But when it gets dark, it's like a nigga's having dreams All nightmares, the light dares to desert me Got me like everybody wants to hurt me Paranoid, so I strike out at whatever The closest thing to me is gonna get it, but, never Will I, can I think death is wrong So I'ma keep holding, on 'til, what's left is gone You could put that on my nigga Boom These other rap cats will give a nigga room But if it calls for me to force my way in the door Headhunting motherfuckas, stay on the floor 4-4, that's what I get sick wit (Grr) Fall off, now all this is liquid (Grr) Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy Just keep it real partner, give to the needy Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy Just keep it real partner, give to the needy Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate I thank the Lord everyday that I'm blessed with the gift I'm the best, so, unless you wanna rest with the stiff Don't touch that, uh-uh, leave it alone When you walk pass the doghouse, leave it a bone Dogs bite, dogs fight, dogs knife Scratch, shake, and hold all night So when you hear the arf arf, start running 'Cause when you hear the arf arf, I'm coming But I don't like drama, so I stay to myself Keep focus with this rap shit and pray for the wealth I want the money and give me the honeys with big asses The most expensive champagne you got in big glasses I'm broke so I'ma bash his head wide open Begging me to stop but at least he died hopin' Didn't get his wish, and now he's a dish for the pack Two glowing red eyes, everything else is black Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy Just keep it real partner, give to the needy Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy Just keep it real partner, give to the needy Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate When the sun is up, the gun is up on the shelf And all the runners up are thanking me for their help Hoping that they not around when it gets dark outside Sun's going down you hear the bark outside Locks off the cage, gauge, with the buck shots Faggot, you've been lucky all day that's when your luck stops One drops, and another and another Gun pops, going through you, hit your mother When does it all end? I found a friend in a dog 'Cause fucking with these cats will send a friend to the morgue Many questions, no answers, stress Try to hold my head and remember that I'm blessed With the curse and it gets worse as time goes by Can't see straight cause I'm so high Why ask why when you know? Nigga, when its your time to go, you go Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy Just keep it real partner, give to the needy Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy Just keep it real partner, give to the needy Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy Just keep it real partner, give to the needy Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate Y'all been eatin' long enough now stop being greedy Just keep it real partner, give to the needy Ribs is touchin', so don't make me wait F*ck around and I'm gon' bite you and snatch the plate
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Written by: Damon J Blackman, Anthony Fields, Michael Masser, Earl Simmons
Lyrics © BEHIND THE ROPES ENTERTAINMENT, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Stop Being Greedy" was released as the second single from DMX's debut album, "It's Dark and Hell is Hot," in 1998.
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Genre and StyleClassified as East Coast hip hop, the song reflects the grim and often violent reality of street life, a recurring theme in DMX's music.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Hype Williams, features DMX in different scenes with numerous dogs, a sign of his love for these animals.
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Chart Performance"Stop Being Greedy" reached No. 79 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing DMX's popularity during the late 1990s.
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Sampled MusicThe song includes a sample from "My Hero Is a Gun" by Diana Ross, a song that appeared on the soundtrack for the film, "Mahogany."
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Song MessageThe lyrics deal with DMX's criticism of people who focus only on their self-interest, asking them to "stop being greedy" and share.
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Impact"Stop Being Greedy" has been recognized as one of DMX's most influential tracks that helped him gain mainstream success.
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Use in MediaThis song has been used in various forms of media including films and video games. For instance, it was featured in Rockstar Games' "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories."
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DMX's BackgroundKnown for his raw and aggressive style, "Stop Being Greedy" is an emblematic track that presents DMX's tough childhood and upbringing.
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Production TeamThe processing of the track was handled by well-known hip hop producers Dame Grease and P.K.
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