Big Fish
Vince Staples
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You can get anything you want Know what I'm saying? You want that over there? You want that over there? I got you I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night balling So far from my past misfortune No sleepin', late nights no eatin' Gun squeezing, I'm a real Artesian Ramona, I was round that corner Still down, I'm a Norf Norf soldier G slide right down Sawyer When we slide, you won't see morning Another story of a young black man Tryna make it up out that jam, god damn Bag back, let me make my bands, got plans If you hatin' don't shake my hand Take it easy, homie Reminiscin' sitting in that Benz Of the twenty two bus stop way back when With the 22, 5 shot eyes on scan For the click, clack, clap or the boop, bop, bam, 'cause I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand It's funny I was going crazy not too long ago Women problems every morning like the Maury show Swimming upstream while I'm tryna keep my bread From the sharks make me wanna put the hammer to my head At the park politicin' with the kids Tryna get em on a straight path, got the lames mad Know they hate to see me make cash, got the space dash In the foreign with the GPS addressed to your mama house Compensation conversations what I'm all about Took the smart route, never been marked out Shoulda been dead broke, shoulda been chalked out But it didn't happen, now it's time to get it cracking Quarterbackin' like I'm 40 Water mix the holy water with the Voss Wanna be the boss then you gotta pay the cost Learned it from the Dogg I'm from Long Beach That's the city where the skinny carry strong heat I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand I was up late night ballin' Countin' up hundreds by the thousand
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Written by: Jordan Houston, Kehinde Hassan, Taiwo Hassan, Vincent Staples
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Big Fish" is by American rapper Vince Staples released in 2017. It is the lead single from his second studio album, "Big Fish Theory."
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GenreVince Staples is primarily known as a hip hop artist, and "Big Fish" follows the genre's conventions both lyrically and in its musical composition.
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CollaborationThe song features uncredited vocals by American singer and fellow rapper Justin Rose.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Big Fish" describes Vince Staples' rise to fame and fortunes, relating his life experiences and struggles, thus offering a glimpse into gangster lifestyle in Long Beach, California.
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Song ReceptionThe song was widely received by music critics. Billboard described "Big Fish" as a "striking evolution for Vince Staples."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Big Fish" features Vince Staples constantly in a sinking boat, which metaphorically signifies the tough and risky survival in the rap industry.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed quite well in the charts, peaking at number 42 on the Billboard's US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Christian Rich, an American-Nigerian music duo consisting of twin brothers Taiwo Hassan and Kehinde Hassan.
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Experimental Approach"Big Fish" is notable for its experimental approach to hip hop, incorporating electronic dance music influences into its sound.
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Song MeaningAccording to Vince Staples, the 'big fish' in the song represents the idea of being bigger than one's circumstance or environment.
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