What About Me
Overlooked Realities: Boosie's Cry for Recognition
Lyrics
This how they got me feelin' right now, look
This is how the speaker currently feels.
Nigga what about me? What about Boozie?
The speaker is questioning why he is not acknowledged or mentioned by others, using his stage name "Boosie."
They holler Juvy, they holler Jigga, they holler TIP
Various artists are mentioned who receive attention, and the speaker wonders why he is not among them.
They holler Akon and J-Kwon but what about me?
The speaker questions why he is not recognized like other artists, including Akon and J-Kwon.
They holler Youngbloodz and Young Gunz
The speaker mentions other artists but emphasizes his own skills in gunplay and loyalty to loved ones.
But Boosie, he bust guns and spit it to his loved ones
-Look, they hollerin' Usher and that Lil Jon shit
Additional artists are named, and the speaker expresses frustration about not being acknowledged.
They holler NORE, I smoke I drank but I made that bitch
-They holler Mannie, Baby, Wayne and Geezy
-Don't nobody holler Boosie like nobody don't believe me
-What about Eazy-E, yeah, he fadin' for Sheezy
The speaker references deceased artists and contrasts his "G" lifestyle with their fame.
What about Aaliyah, what about Souljah, what about ODB
-What about DMC, them Addidas on your feet
-G-Nikes to get the height but me, I keep it G
-What about C, C-Loc, when I new I was cold
The speaker recalls his early years and mentions other artists, asserting his significance.
I was that nigga on the camp like I was 10 years old
-They holler Flip, they holler Mike Jones
-And holler Bone Crusher that Reese and Big Song
-And I made Headbusser nigga
-That's how I'm feelin' when I'm with my niggas chillin'
The speaker reflects on his feelings of inadequacy and desires financial success.
Wishin' that we had a million, what about me?
-That's how I'm feelin' lookin' at my mama's ceilin'
-Wishin' that we had a million, what about me?
-They holler Petey Pablo and the rest of that shit
More artists are mentioned, and the speaker contrasts his style with mainstream trends.
They holler Puff but I'm on that death row shit
-I'm on that never seen a man cry till you seen a man die
-That real faith shit that make you go a spray shit
-They hollerin' Romeo and Lil Bow Wow but what about Lil Boosie?
The speaker expresses his desire to be in movies and collaborate with specific artists.
I want to star up in a movie with hoes in a jacuzzi
-I want to fuck with freein' AJ and freestyle with Tigger
-Blow doe wit Beanie Siegel, ride low in Q regal
-I'm thuggin' and them major labels know that
The speaker believes major labels recognize his authenticity and potential impact.
So they figure if they sign me one year later I'll have a toe tag, look
-They holler Banner, they holler Mase and they holler Trick
Additional artists are named, and the speaker suggests insider knowledge about himself.
But I know somebody know somebody 'bout that Boosie shit
-This ain't no beef song
The speaker clarifies that the song is not about beef but about recognition and visibility.
It's what I see when BET on and MTV on, I'm peepin' your home
-Hollerin' out lean back and lovers and friends
-But the hardest song to hit the streets was
-Nigga then, nigga what about me?
-That's how I'm feelin' when I'm with my niggas chillin'
Reiteration of the speaker's desire for financial success and frustration with his current situation.
Wishin that we had a million, what about me?
-That's how I'm feelin' lookin' at my mama's ceilin'
-Wishin' that we had a million, what about me?
-I'm trivial, my damn self
The speaker acknowledges personal flaws and struggles with self-forgiveness.
I'm a one man army like Russel Simmons
-And Def got people rubbin they hair
-I still ain't forgave myself
-I'm feelin' like Tip
The speaker empathizes with other individuals facing challenges, comparing himself to T.I. and Pimp C.
I'm tired of niggas in the cage
-I'm feelin' like pimp
-Y'all niggas listenin' to these rappers, they lyin'
The speaker warns against believing lies in rap lyrics, asserting his authenticity as an artist.
Don't think 'cause this nigga swore bro, that this nigga soldier
-These niggas tellin lies to ya
-So April fools, if you don't bump Boo then the joke's on you
-2 Line Crew, they started all that nasty shit
Reference to explicit content pioneers and iconic figures, emphasizing the speaker's impact.
And Buck down, he started all that nasty bitch
-2-Tupac, told you 'bout the fuckin' guns
-Jigga, told ya how to put the work in the can and run
-They holler Skip and Wacko
The speaker acknowledges other artists but questions why he is not recognized.
But them niggas they thug though
-And Youngbuck I got love for
-But what about me?
-They gone feel this bitch here
The speaker anticipates global recognition and questions why he is overlooked.
All across the world, nigga what about me?
-That's how I'm feelin' when I'm with my niggas chillin'
Reiteration of the speaker's desire for financial success and frustration with his current situation.
Wishin' that we had a million, what about me?
-That's how I'm feelin' lookin' at my mama's ceilin
-Wishin' that we had a million, what about me?
-Say my name, I be feelin' like, you know what I'm sayin'
The speaker expresses frustration about not being recognized despite his perceived talent.
Somebody, somewhere, gotta be hearin me
-I should have been blowed up
-I know I'm rawer than a lot of these niggas out here, man
-Thank a nigga hatin' somewhere
The speaker acknowledges haters but remains confident in his abilities and impact.
I don't know what it is, I'm a keep it gutta though
-I'm wildin' out, nigga what about me
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