Bring Em Out
TI Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴(Bring 'em out, it's hard to yell when the barrels in ya mouth) Swizzie!
(Bring 'em out, bring 'em out) Aye!
(Bring 'em out, bring 'em out) TI
(Bring 'em out, bring 'em out) Aye!

TIP coming live from the VIP, heard the night life lost life when I leave
Both the Feds and the State want to see my need
The whole city got bizzerk he got treat

Another nigga got a hit but shawty he not me
Who set the city on fire as soon as he got freed
The king back now hoes don't even know how to act now
Hit the club strippers give neck 'fore I sit down
Still balling money stack taller than Shaq now
Still push a button to let the roof on the 'Lac down
I'm on the road doing shows putting my mack down
Mississippi to Philly Albuquerque to Chatt Town

I got the crowd yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)
Aye, all my hot girls yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)
Aye, all the Dope Boyz yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)
Aye, from the back they yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)

Once again what other rap nigga hooder than this
I got rich and I'm still on some hoolagin' shit
You be rapping bout blow I was moving the shit
You talking bout shooting out and I was doing the shit
If I hit you in the face you goin' be suing and shit
And if I catch another case I know I'm true to be missed
So I'ma keep it cool head stay out of the news
Headlines and shows other rappers its bedtime (bedtime)
It's clear to see that I'm ahead of my time
I copped a chromed out hard top Carrera to shine
I got some time, it ain't shit cause I get better wit time
Who got a flow and a live show better than mine

I got the crowd yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)
Aye, all my hotgirls yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)
Aye, all the Dope Boyz yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)
Aye, from the back they yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)

Mic check 1-2 1-2, you want to beef wit the king what is you goin' do
Will you show up on the scene wit 2 guns drew
Or you and ya friend and play a little two on two
If you knew half of what I knew then you'll be hitting the deck
Got a tool and a vest I can get some respect
I'ma make it hard for a sucker nigga to flex
Sho 'em this ain't the squad for a nigga to test
Pimp my nuts too large and we way too fresh
Work well wit Nines AK's and Techs
And quick to check a lame like a game of chess
You want beef you can bring ya best and we'll be standing

I got the crowd yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)
Aye, all my hotgirls yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)
Aye, all the Dope Boyz yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)
Aye, from the back they yelling (Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)

Hands, in the, air, now!
Hands, in the, air, now!
Hands hands in the in the air air now!
Hands, in the, air, now!

(Bring 'em out, bring 'em out)

Overall Meaning

Ti's song Bring Em Out is a high-energy club banger featuring top-tier production from Swizz Beatz. Throughout the lyrics, Ti boasts about his wealth, power, and influence which he uses to control and command the attention of the crowd. The chorus repeats the phrase "Bring 'em out" which can be interpreted as Ti's request for his fans to come out and show support. However, the line "it's hard to yell when the barrels in ya mouth" suggests that Ti's power is also enforced by violent means.

The song also references Ti's legal troubles and his position as an ex-convict. Ti suggests that he is a target of the Feds and the State which adds to his dangerous and powerful persona. The second verse continues with Ti's persona as a tough guy who has been involved in illicit activities such as drug trafficking and violence. Ti contrasts himself with other rappers who he believes are posing and not actually living the life they rap about. Ti is confident that he is ahead of his time and that his live shows and flow are unmatched.

Overall, Ti's Bring Em Out is a song that celebrates his wealth, power, and influence. The song is a representation of Ti's persona as a tough guy who has been through it all and has come out on top. The catchy chorus and Swizz Beatz's production make Bring Em Out a club anthem that is still played in clubs today.

Line by Line Meaning

Bring 'em out, it's hard to yell when the barrels in ya mouth
It's difficult to make a statement when someone has a gun to your head, so we should bring the people out to speak freely.

TIP coming live from the VIP, heard the night life lost life when I leave
Here comes TIP from the VIP lounge, where the party is when he’s in the club. When he leaves, the life of the night feels lost.

Both the Feds and the State want to see my need
The federal and the state government want to have control over him and whatever he does.

The whole city got bizzerk he got treat
He reignites the whole city with his comeback and that creates a stir in the city. Because he is a treat to them.

Another nigga got a hit but shawty he not me
While there are other rappers out there with hits, no one can quite measure up to TIP’s style and way of rapping.

Who set the city on fire as soon as he got freed
As soon as he got freed, he set the city on fire with his music and what he has to offer.

The king back now hoes don't even know how to act now
He’s the king, and since his comeback, women don’t know how to act around him.

Hit the club strippers give neck 'fore I sit down
The strippers give Ti a blow job even before he sits down in the club.

Still balling money stack taller than Shaq now
Ti is still making so much money and has got such a huge stack, which is taller than Shaquille O'Neal.

Still push a button to let the roof on the 'Lac down
TIP still enjoys the luxury of pressing a button to lower the roof of his Cadillac car and enjoy the sun.

I'm on the road doing shows putting my mack down
He’s traveling from place to place, performing, and showcasing his style everywhere he goes.

Mississippi to Philly Albuquerque to Chatt Town
He's traveling to so many different places, including Mississippi, Philadelphia, Albuquerque, and Chattanooga.

Once again what other rap nigga hooder than this
Who's better in the rap game than Ti, who's from the hood (and owns it)?

I got rich and I'm still on some hoolagin' shit
Even after gaining wealth, Ti still has his rough, rebellious edge that he's not ready to let go of yet.

You be rapping bout blow I was moving the shit
While others rap about selling drugs, TIP already sold quite a few back in the day so he has the real experience.

You talking bout shooting out and I was doing the shit
Others talk about shooting and acting tough in their music, but Ti has actually experienced it and been through it.

If I hit you in the face you goin' be suing and shit
If Ti punched someone in the face, that person would take legal action against him.

And if I catch another case I know I'm true to be missed
If Ti were to get into legal trouble again, he knows he’d be missed by his fans.

So I'ma keep it cool head stay out of the news
To avoid any legal trouble, Ti is going to keep his cool and stay out of the news.

Headlines and shows other rappers its bedtime (bedtime)
TIP is here to remind everyone that they need to step up their game because he’s still on top.

It's clear to see that I'm ahead of my time
It’s obvious to anyone that TIP is ahead of the curve in the rap game.

I copped a chromed out hard top Carrera to shine
He bought a flashy Porsche to stand out and show off his wealth and success.

I got some time, it ain't shit cause I get better wit time
Ti still has plenty of time to keep getting better and building upon his success.

Who got a flow and a live show better than mine
He's challenging anyone to come up with a flow and performance better than his.

Mic check 1-2 1-2, you want to beef wit the king what is you goin' do
Here he is, calling out anyone who dares to come at him.

Will you show up on the scene wit 2 guns drew
Will the challenger show up with guns and ready to shoot?

Or you and ya friend and play a little two on two
Or will they bring a partner and have a two on two showdown?

If you knew half of what I knew then you'll be hitting the deck
If someone knew even half of TIP's knowledge, they'd be bowing down out of respect for how much he has achieved and knows.

Got a tool and a vest I can get some respect
He has weapons and can demand respect from anyone who dares to come at him.

I'ma make it hard for a sucker nigga to flex
He’s going to make it tough for anyone who tries to challenge him.

Sho 'em this ain't the squad for a nigga to test
He’s letting everyone know that he has a team that nobody wants to mess with.

Pimp my nuts too large and we way too fresh
He and his team are too confident and cool to be bothered by anyone who tries to come at them.

Work well wit Nines AK's and Techs
They work effectively with nines, AKs, and techs which are guns commonly used in street warfare.

And quick to check a lame like a game of chess
He's quick to put a weakling back in their place like a chess move.

You want beef you can bring ya best and we'll be standing
He's letting everyone know that if they have a problem, they can bring it on, as he and his team would be ready to face them head-on.

Hands, in the, air, now!
He's telling everyone to get their hands up in the air.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN, THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL, SHAWN C. CARTER, KENNETH GAMBLE, ROLAND LAWRENCE CHAMBERS, CLIFFORD J. HARRIS

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