I Got 5 On It

Posted by Kelle Repass on Tuesday, June 25, 2024

I Got 5 On It
Luniz (ft. Michael Marshall) Lyrics


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Creep on in
I got five on it

Creep on in

Overall Meaning

The repetition of "Creep on in" sets the mood for the song and creates a sense of foreboding. The phrase suggests a sense of danger or unease, as if someone or something is creeping up on the singer. This is reinforced by the use of minor chords and the slow, steady beat that underpins the song. The line "I got five on it" is repeated throughout the song and seems to refer to the amount of money the singer has to spend. However, the repetition of this phrase can also be interpreted as a cry for help or a warning to others about the dangers that are lurking just out of sight. Overall, the lyrics to "I Got 5 On It" create a tense and unsettling atmosphere that leaves the listener on edge.


One interesting fact about "I Got 5 On It" is that it was released in 1995 and became a massive hit, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's popularity was driven in part by the catchy chorus and the memorable hook, which uses a sample from Club Nouveau's 1987 hit "Why You Treat Me So Bad." Another interesting fact is that Luniz, the group behind "I Got 5 On It," was formed in Oakland, California, and was part of the Bay Area rap scene that also included artists like Too Short and E-40.


Line by Line Meaning

Creep on in
Slowly enter the situation or conversation


I got five on it
I can contribute five dollars towards a shared item or activity


Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE MUSIC GOES ROUND, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Gilmour, Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Denzil Foster, Donald Boyce, Garrick Husbands, George Brown, Jay King, Jerold Ellis, Mike Marshall, Rick Westfield, Robert Bell, Robert Mickens, Ronald Bell, Thomas Mc Elroy

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