16-46, brick baby, six
One of one
(What′s the word, C4?)
Premeditated murder, all that
Stand over your ass (stand over)
Tryna handle business
We gon' slide time to handle business
I see karma everywhere, plus I feel the tension
I got a bag on my head, did I forget to mention? (Mention)
Paranoid, I′ll kill you if you actin' different (actin' different)
Bro watch that honda, that bitch better not get to, get to hittin′ (hittin′, hittin')
Ankle monitor got Cojack stuck back in the trenches (damn)
Me and Checkmate got the rods, wе be f*ckin′ fishin' (fishin′)
We got News4Jax lost, who doin' all this killin′? (Who?)
Unclе, I'm a ruff rider, ride with them rifles (thraah)
A-block on your roof, them nigg*s aimin' like some snipers (a-block)
Jarvo get to bussin′ if I say that I don′t like you (bussin')
In the club clutchin′, I don't got no time to fight ya (nah)
Them older nigg*s puss* and them younger nigg*s tellin′ (ayy)
Bitch, I was a savage since I came out my mama belly (no cap)
Got them pounds in the trap, got them choppas in the telly (no cap)
They need to free lil' Cracka, that boy extortin′ his new celly (free boy)
I used to rock LRG, now I'm rockin' Prada (no cap)
It was AND1, now I′m rockin′ Balenciaga (no cap)
I feel like Kendra Alston when I hop out with that choppa
And rest in peace to Eight, he was a real opp droppa (ayy)
Park the car, let me out and cut off the lights (the lights)
Askin' God, when we drill, will we make it back? (God)
Killed yo′ brother, that boy Zaza, we gon' roll him tight (Zaza), uh
Wilding, livin′ reckless, gamblin' with my life (with my life, ayy)
I knew all the consequences, still shook the dice (shook the dice)
They knew Rod K had a son, still took his life (f*ck), uh
No, I can′t die, don't believe the hype ('lieve the hype, ayy)
I got voodoo on my body, don′t need to sacrifice (nah)
I was fightin′ PBS, now I'm rockin′ VVS (VVS)
Seventeen, fell in love with my lil' Smith & Wesson (Smith & Wesson)
And I spent like 18 hundred on these new Giuseppe′s (Giuseppe's), uh
f*ck an elevator, all my nigg*s steppin′ (nigg*s steppin')
You say you gangster, nigg*, slide, in Cali with the violence (ayy)
puss*, you ain't shoot a gun when your brother died (brother died)
On the six with the bricks, this sh*t suicide (suicide)
I f*ck with A′s, f*ck with V′s, bitch, the mob tied (mob tied, nigg*, ayy, that's on gang)
That′s on gang
In the song "Handle Business" by Foolio, the rapper reflects on his past mistakes and decisions that have led him to his current situation. The lines "Premeditated murder, all that" and "Stand over your ass" suggest that Foolio has been involved in violent incidents, possibly taking revenge on someone who wronged him in the past. He expresses his paranoia and fear of being killed, with the lines "I see karma everywhere, plus I feel the tension" and "Paranoid, I'll kill you if you acting different".
Foolio also speaks on his criminal lifestyle and his willingness to defend himself and his crew. The lines "Uncle, I'm a ruff rider, ride with them rifles" and "Jarvo get to bussin' if I say that I don't like you" portray his toughness and readiness to use weapons if necessary. He also mentions his rise in the world, going from wearing LRG clothes to designer brands like Prada, AND1 shoes to Balenciagas, and spending large amounts of money on luxury items such as Giuseppe sneakers.
Overall, "Handle Business" is a vivid representation of Foolio's gritty, street-inspired style and his past experiences that have shaped him as a person and an artist.
16-46, brick baby, six
Reference to Foolio's neighborhood (1646) and the Blood gang, indicated by the use of the number 6, and a nod to his affiliation with drug dealing, indicated by the use of the term 'brick baby.'
One of one
Foolio is one of a kind, unique in what he does.
(What′s the word, C4?)
Foolio is asking for an update or status report on a planned operation or event, which involves the explosive C4.
Premeditated murder, all that
Foolio has premeditated murder on his mind and is willing to carry it out.
Stand over your ass (stand over)
Foolio will stand over the person he has just killed to assert dominance and intimidate others.
Tryna handle business
Foolio is attempting to handle his business, both in terms of drug dealing and asserting his power in violent situations.
We gon' slide time to handle business
Foolio and his associates are going out to commit a planned violent act.
I see karma everywhere, plus I feel the tension
Foolio is aware of the potential consequences of his actions and is uneasy about what may happen as a result of his violent behavior.
I got a bag on my head, did I forget to mention? (Mention)
Foolio is a wanted man and there is a reward for information leading to his capture, hence the 'bag' on his head.
Paranoid, I′ll kill you if you actin' different (actin' different)
Foolio is in a paranoid state where anything or anyone that seems out of place may warrant violence.
Bro watch that honda, that bitch better not get to, get to hittin′ (hittin′, hittin')
Foolio is warning his friend to be careful while driving his Honda, as a high-speed chase with the police is referred to as 'hitting.'
Ankle monitor got Cojack stuck back in the trenches (damn)
Foolio's friend Cojack is on house arrest and is confined to his neighborhood ('the trenches').
Me and Checkmate got the rods, wе be f*ckin′ fishin' (fishin′)
Foolio and his friend Checkmate are equipped with firearms and are 'fishing' for a potential victim to hurt.
We got News4Jax lost, who doin' all this killin′? (Who?)
News4Jax is a news outlet that is trying to cover the recent violence in Foolio's neighborhood but is struggling to identify who is responsible.
Unclе, I'm a ruff rider, ride with them rifles (thraah)
Foolio is a tough and reckless individual who likes to carry rifles while riding ('riding' in this context meaning driving cars).
A-block on your roof, them nigg*s aimin' like some snipers (a-block)
Foolio's associates are on the rooftop of a building named 'A-block' and have weapons trained like snipers on a specific target.
Jarvo get to bussin′ if I say that I don′t like you (bussin')
Foolio's associate named Jarvo is quick to start shooting ('bussin') if someone does something he dislikes.
In the club clutchin′, I don't got no time to fight ya (nah)
Foolio has a gun ('clutchin') while he is in a club, so he doesn't have time for a physical altercation ('fight').
Them older nigg*s puss* and them younger nigg*s tellin′ (ayy)
Foolio has contempt for both the older and younger generations of his neighborhood and feels that they are weak-minded or untrustworthy.
Bitch, I was a savage since I came out my mama belly (no cap)
Foolio has been a violent person ('savage') since birth ('came out my mama belly').
Got them pounds in the trap, got them choppas in the telly (no cap)
Foolio has drugs in his 'trap' (a house or other building used for drug dealing), and firearms ('choppas') in his hotel room ('telly').
They need to free lil' Cracka, that boy extortin′ his new celly (free boy)
Foolio has a friend named Lil' Cracka who is in jail and is making someone pay him for protection ('extortin') in prison.
I used to rock LRG, now I'm rockin' Prada (no cap)
Foolio has upgraded his clothing brand from LRG to Prada.
It was AND1, now I′m rockin′ Balenciaga (no cap)
Foolio used to wear AND1 sneakers but now wears Balenciaga shoes.
I feel like Kendra Alston when I hop out with that choppa
Foolio references Kendra Alston, a notorious and violent DC gang leader who would frequently carry a firearm ('choppa').
And rest in peace to Eight, he was a real opp droppa (ayy)
Foolio pays homage to an associate named Eight who was known for dropping ('killing') their gang's enemies ('opps').
Park the car, let me out and cut off the lights (the lights)
Foolio wants to be dropped off in a dark area (with the car lights off) to execute a crime.
Askin' God, when we drill, will we make it back? (God)
Foolio is praying to God for protection during their upcoming violent act ('drill') and is unsure if they will survive.
Killed yo′ brother, that boy Zaza, we gon' roll him tight (Zaza), uh
Foolio is referring to a specific instance where they killed someone named Zaza and is implying that they will 'roll' (smoke) some weed afterwards.
Wilding, livin′ reckless, gamblin' with my life (with my life, ayy)
Foolio acknowledges that he is living a dangerous and reckless lifestyle that puts his life in danger each day.
I knew all the consequences, still shook the dice (shook the dice)
Foolio is aware of the risks involved with his actions but is still taking chances.
They knew Rod K had a son, still took his life (f*ck), uh
Foolio is referencing a recent instance where an associate of his named Rod K was killed, despite having a child and being a relatively innocent person.
No, I can′t die, don't believe the hype ('lieve the hype, ayy)
Foolio feels invincible and impervious to danger and is not concerned about rumors of his possible death.
I got voodoo on my body, don′t need to sacrifice (nah)
Foolio claims to have spiritual protection ('voodoo') that is so powerful that he does not need to perform any sacrifices to keep it working.
I was fightin′ PBS, now I'm rockin′ VVS (VVS)
Foolio used to fight with people who wore PBS (Phat Farm, Akademiks, and Sean John) and now wears high-quality diamond jewelry (VVS).
Seventeen, fell in love with my lil' Smith & Wesson (Smith & Wesson)
Foolio first became enamored with firearms ('fell in love with') at the age of 17, specifically a type of revolver made by Smith & Wesson.
And I spent like 18 hundred on these new Giuseppe′s (Giuseppe's), uh
Foolio recently spent $1,800 on a pair of Giuseppe sneakers.
f*ck an elevator, all my nigg*s steppin′ (nigg*s steppin')
Foolio's associates are not afraid of height and are willing to walk up a stairway rather than taking an elevator ('f*ck an elevator') to avoid being vulnerable in a confined space.
You say you gangster, nigg*, slide, in Cali with the violence (ayy)
Foolio challenges anyone who claims to be a gangster to come to California and experience firsthand the level of violence that he and his associates commit.
puss*, you ain't shoot a gun when your brother died (brother died)
Foolio taunts someone who was unable to take violent action ('shoot a gun') when their own brother was killed.
On the six with the bricks, this sh*t suicide (suicide)
Foolio and his associates are driving around ('on the six') with drugs ('bricks') in the car, which he knows is a dangerous and risky activity ('suicide').
I f*ck with A′s, f*ck with V′s, bitch, the mob tied (mob tied, nigg*, ayy, that's on gang)
Foolio is affiliated with both the Blood gang ('A's) and the vice lord gang ('V's) and has strong loyalty to both ('mob tied').
Writer(s): Foolio Contributed by Grace O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
