Released: 2024
The track ‘Big Dawgs’ by HanuMankind featuring Kalmi is all about power moves and living life on your own terms. The artists talk about making money, loyalty, dealing with challenges, and living life to the fullest. They emphasize confidence, resilience, and not caring about what others think.
In the opening lines, the repeated ‘Uh, yeah’ sets a hype tone. The line ‘get it how you live it’ means making the most out of your circumstances. ‘Ten toes in when we’re standin’ on business’ shows commitment to their hustle. ‘Big stepper’ refers to someone with influence, while ‘underground methods’ suggests non-mainstream ways of making it.
‘Top-notch hoes get the most, not the lesser’ is about valuing quality. ‘Straight terror, product of your errors’ implies their success comes from learning from mistakes. ‘Pushing culture’ and ‘product you can’t measure’ highlights their influence on the hip-hop scene. ‘Trendsetter’ means they’re leading the way, while ‘the one who gets her wetter’ brags about their charm.
The verse continues with ‘Swerving while I’m bumping Project Pat,’ referring to the influence of southern hip-hop legend Project Pat. ‘Rollin’ through the city with the big dawgs’ signifies moving with powerful people. ‘Fuck the laws, lawyer with me, we ain’t gotta call’ shows they’re ready for any legal issues. ‘Celly on silent but the product end up hella loud’ is about discreetly handling business.
‘That’s how you make the money pile for everyone involved’ speaks to collective success. ‘And if you don’t deserve a cut, then we gon’ cut them off’ is about maintaining loyalty and cutting off those who aren’t contributing. The mention of a ‘fresh fade’ and getting ‘faded on that top grade’ mixes looking sharp with enjoying high-quality weed.
The lines ‘you ain’t walkin’ out alive smoking what we on’ and ‘pour it for the ones who gone’ show respect for deceased friends. ‘When I die, they will not bury me, now what I want’ and ‘burn my body, pour my ashes in a river y’all’ reflect a desire for a meaningful farewell. ‘Immortality’s a fallacy, I prove ’em wrong’ speaks to leaving a lasting legacy.
The hook asks ‘How you live like this?’ and responds with ‘Get up off my dick,’ asserting independence. ‘Watch me skrrt the whip’ means driving off stylishly. ‘Swerving, moving to the money like it’s urgent’ shows a focus on financial success. ‘Hands-on guy, so I’m in it like a surgeon’ implies being deeply involved in their hustle.
‘The skin color like the bourbon’ is a reference to their brown skin. ‘A worldwide sign that we face close curtains’ speaks to global struggles. ‘Nothing’s ever certain’ and ‘promises are broken’ acknowledge life’s uncertainties. ‘Breaking her back with the motions’ brags about their sexual prowess.
‘Bring out the goodies’ and ‘snuck it in inside her hoodie’ suggests sneaking in contraband. ‘In school, I used to fight the bullies, now I’m fighting with the law’ shows a history of struggle. ‘Bet I will not budge, if you doubt it, then just call my bookie’ means they’re not backing down and confident in their stance. ‘Prophesize a profit’ predicts financial gain.
‘Money on my mind, we gon’ run it up’ emphasizes a focus on making money. ‘See what you gon’ find, baby push your luck’ encourages taking risks. ‘We been on the grind, we been gettin’ up’ reflects hard work and resilience. ‘We ain’t got the time for you fucking bums’ dismisses those who aren’t serious about success. The track overall celebrates ambition, confidence, and resilience.
