Biggie didn’t just say his crew would kill you, he did so in a way unlike any other. This encapsulated Big’s obsession and fascination with death while also painting revenge in a way like never before. Y’all know who killed ’em filled ’em with the lugers from they Rugers Or their Desert, dying ain’t the shit but it’s pleasant Kinda quiet, watch my niggas bring the riot Giving cats the opposite of diets You gain thirty pounds when you die no lie, lazy eye – My Downfall
I still get chills every time I hear this. The combination of vivid storytelling and disturbing finale illustrate B.I.G.’s ability to carefully play with the listeners emotions.
This is one of the coldest and most chilling lyrics on the entire project. After setting the stage for his perfect revenge, this closes with a grim twist. There Jason with his back to me Talking to his faculty I start to get a funny feeling Put the make on in case his niggas start squealin’ Scream his name out: “Ay yo, playboy!” – squeezed six, nothin’ shorter Nigga turned around holdin’ his daughter – Somebody’s Gotta Die was well aware of this and embodies it within these bars. Death tends to elevate iconic figures to a level of legend beyond anything else. Hearing this after Biggie’s death is simply haunting. I spit phrases that’ll thrill you Y ou’re nobody til somebody kills you – You’re Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You) In just two bars he eloquently educates us to remain brave, follow our hearts and live without any limitations. ‘Sky’s The Limit’ embodies this to the fullest with the song’s closing giving listeners a mantra to live their life around. While Big is well known for his vivid street tales and raw lyricism, his music was also inspirational. Stay far from timid, o nly make moves when your heart’s in it and live the phrase “sky’s the limit,” – Sky’s The Limit To celebrate the iconic project and B.I.G.’s life, we decided to countdown 20 of the best lyrics from the project below. All this adds up to Life After Death living as the best double disk rap album ever recorded. The album showcases everything that made Biggie so legendary: from his intricate storytelling, to his clever sense of humour and razor sharp bars. From the title to the many references of what Biggie felt would be his imminent death, it’s a chilling listen given his tragic fate. Today marks 20 years since the release of The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic Life After Death. Released just two weeks after his untimely passing, Life After Death is a haunting portrait of one of the greatest MCs of all time.