Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of early hustle and the subsequent acquisition of wealth, emphasizing a lifelong dedication to financial gain. The opening lines immediately establish a tone of unapologetic success: "We gettin' dough now and we don't give a fuck who know now." This sets the stage for a narrative that traces the origins of this prosperity back to childhood, highlighting a consistent drive that predates mainstream recognition or conventional paths. The repeated refrain, "I been gettin' money since a lil nigga," serves as a powerful anchor, underscoring the theme of enduring ambition and the roots of their current status. The central tension lies in the stark contrast between the illicit or unconventional means of early wealth accumulation and the extravagant displays of success enjoyed today. We hear about "shaving shit harder than the pavement" and hiding "rocks in my tube socks" before the age of widespread internet visibility. This is juxtaposed with "one hundred thousand whip behind me when I pose now," "gold Presidential like 2 Pac," and "two diamond crosses yesterday." The lyrics suggest that the foundation of their current luxury was built on a gritty, underground economy, a testament to their resourcefulness and early immersion in a world of drug dealing. A particularly striking element of the craft is the specific, almost itemized recounting of early financial activities and possessions. Details like "money in the Nike shoe box," "shaved rocks," and "hiding rocks in my tube socks" ground the narrative in tangible, albeit illegal, realities. This is mirrored in the later verses with mentions of specific car models (745, Range, Escalade) and luxury watches (Breitling, Rolex). This meticulous cataloging of both past struggles and present riches reinforces the idea that their success is not accidental but a direct, earned result of a long and consistent effort, as articulated by Big Quis: "I earned the name from all the years that I was getting cash." What makes these lyrics hit so hard is their raw authenticity and the unwavering confidence they project. The repetition of the core phrase creates a hypnotic effect, drilling home the message of a life dedicated to making money. By detailing the progression from hiding crack in socks to owning Bentleys and diamond-encrusted watches, the song offers a compelling narrative of upward mobility, albeit through a lens of street-level enterprise. It’s a declaration of self-made success, rooted in a past that is neither forgotten nor apologized for, but rather celebrated as the very bedrock of their current status.

Payroll Giovanni & Big Quis - Rap, Detroit Rap

Since a Lil Nigga

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Duration: 3:49

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[Verse 1: Payroll Giovanni] 4-1 We gettin' dough now and we don't give a fuck who know now One hundred thousand whip behind me when I pose now Paid for the chain in full before the mold now Damn that's how ya'll boys do it? (Come on now) Used to have a operation in the basement That consist of shaving shit harder than the pavement (crack) That explained his bracelet, that explained his watch That explained the money in the Nike shoe box Before YouTube I hid rocks in my tube socks Bitch it's DBC for life, I don't crew hop (never) I done balled 5 summers off a two pots (I did) Rocking a gold Presidential like 2 Pac All eyes on my Bentley I let them killers go if I ever feel offended Conversation short I never been long winded But my money long, since a kid I been gettin' it [Chorus: Payroll Giovanni & Big Quis] I been gettin' money since a lil nigga I been gettin' money since a lil nigga I been gettin' money since a lil nigga Hanging with them motherfucking drug dealers My turn, I been gettin' money since a lil nigga (yeah) I been gettin' money since a lil nigga (Yeah) I been gettin' money since a lil nigga Hanging with them motherfucking drug dealers [Verse 2: Big Quis] Big Quis, call me crispy, I'll smack yo ass I earned the name from all the years that I was getting cash I deserve to brag, all the shit I done did Never had a G-Shock, I had a Breitling as a kid Fuck this rap, let me get into my resume Had a 745, Range, and a Escalade Got a coupe and I bought two diamond crosses yesterday Now I'm icy as than a motherfucker standing next to Pay Had a foreign car before I ever wrote a bar Had Rollies his and hers before I ever wrote a verse Pulled down your bitch thong before I ever made a song All the money I done blew got me right where I belong Had a [?] trailblazer with the rims to match 50 thousand in my mattress, I didn't know how to act If you been gettin' money where the fuck you was at? Cause everybody in the city of Detroit knew that [Chorus: Payroll Giovanni & Big Quis] I been gettin' money since a lil nigga I been gettin' money since a lil nigga I been gettin' money since a lil nigga Hanging with them motherfucking drug dealers My turn, I been gettin' money since a lil nigga (yeah) I been gettin' money since a lil nigga (Yeah) I been gettin' money since a lil nigga Hanging with them motherfucking drug dealers [Verse 3: Payroll Giovanni & Big Quis] I used to play the block with my sack on me Walkin' down the street with hella crack on me Wasn't old enough to buy liquor But I could buy the fucking bar nigga All these lames cliquing up I'm just cash picking up, get a bag split it up Yeah my niggas live it up, offsets sittin' up, Rolex glistened up If you need some boss coaching lil' nigga listen up Where the fuck y'all was at when I was riding sixes? Willy front 60 bows I ran through them bitches (I had to) Bought a chain, a watch and a mink bomber Then I went and gave my momma fifteen thousand dollars I'm the motherfuckin' man, can't say I'm not I beat that case, the next day I bought a Rollie watch We got a deal now and honestly it's well deserved We been on the scene, I don't know where them niggas were [Chorus: Payroll Giovanni & Big Quis] I been gettin' money since a lil nigga I been gettin' money since a lil nigga I been gettin' money since a lil nigga Hanging with them motherfucking drug dealers My turn, I been gettin' money since a lil nigga (yeah) I been gettin' money since a lil nigga (Yeah) I been gettin' money since a lil nigga Hanging with them motherfucking drug dealers

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Writers: Big Quis
Payroll Giovanni

Since a Lil Nigga

Since a Lil Nigga

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