Big Fish

Vince Staples

About Big Fish

"Big Fish" is a song recorded by American rapper Vince Staples for his second studio album, Big Fish Theory (2017). It was released on May 18, 2017 by Blacksmith Records, ARTium Recordings and Def Jam Recordings. The song features vocals from Juicy J and produced by Christian Rich.


Year:
2017
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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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Vince Staples

Vincent Jamal Staples (born July 2, 1993) is an American rapper and actor from the Ramona Park area of North Long Beach, California. He is a member of the hip hop trio Cutthroat Boyz alongside fellow Californian rappers Aston Matthews and Joey Fatts. Staples was once a close associate of Odd Future, in particular Mike G and Earl Sweatshirt. He is currently signed to Blacksmith Records, ARTium Recordings and Def Jam Recordings. Staples rose to prominence with appearances on albums by Odd Future members and his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth with Mac Miller, who produced the project. In October 2014, he released his debut EP Hell Can Wait, which included the singles "Hands Up" and "Blue Suede". His debut album, Summertime '06, was released on June 30… more »

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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."
Genre
Vince Staples is primarily known as a hip hop artist, and "Big Fish" follows the genre's conventions both lyrically and in its musical composition.
Collaboration
The song features uncredited vocals by American singer and fellow rapper Justin Rose.
Lyrics Theme
The 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.
Song Reception
The song was widely received by music critics. Billboard described "Big Fish" as a "striking evolution for Vince Staples."
Music Video
The 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.
Chart Performance
The song performed quite well in the charts, peaking at number 42 on the Billboard's US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Production
The song was produced by Christian Rich, an American-Nigerian music duo consisting of twin brothers Taiwo Hassan and Kehinde Hassan.
Experimental Approach
"Big Fish" is notable for its experimental approach to hip hop, incorporating electronic dance music influences into its sound.
Song Meaning
According 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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