Big Baby Tape & OG Buda – KOOP (English Translation)
🌌 [Intro: Big Baby Tape & OG Buda]
(Dream) Hu-ah, a-ah, in unison, yeah, yeah (U-u-u)
I still can’t believe this is my life and not a dream, ha, yeah (Money changed me)
(I let the racks change me) Oh, oh, yeah, and we’re in unison with the wind, ha, ayy
Ha-a-a, a (Oh, yeah; yo)
🎚️ [Chorus: OG Buda & Big Baby Tape]
Yeah, I live at the stu’.
Baby, you turn me on even more than the racks.
Sucked the white boy’s soul out—what are you, Shang Tsung? (Whoa)
Dirty thoughts in my head—need some shampoo.
(Hold up) Frog eyes—Bentley coupe (Skrrt-skrrt)
Made a swerve, I’m pullin’ up right here (Skrrt-skrrt)
Over the stove, I’m cookin’ good, ah.
They’re still broke boys—well, well.
💰 [Verse 1: OG Buda & Big Baby Tape]
White boy lied to my face—now he’s tryna earn back the trust (Pfft; ah)
Girl sucked it so long—now she’s tryna get her neck back (Ah!)
Baby, I lie to bitches myself, yeah, I don’t even believe myself.
I know you’re lying to the white boys too, yeah, I don’t even believe you.
When recording, the sound of chains hits the mic—that’s wealthy thrill.
Buda—he’s a shooter for life (Prrr), and we’re outside tonight (Outside).
And we’re outside right now, she wants to give it to me right now.
A mimic—he’s watching us, they want to get to know us like that.
Yeah, I started from the bottom like the bass—now I’m three meters above the sky.
I know baby wants me, but all I want is to spit some rap.
I got this trim—that’s the swag.
Baby sucks me ’cause the big boy is legend.
Came in broke, I ain’t leaving without a check.
3.5—just to check the mic (Yo-yo-yo-yo)
🎚️ [Chorus: OG Buda & Big Baby Tape]
I live at the stu’.
Baby, you turn me on even more than the racks.
Sucked the white boy’s soul out—what are you, Shang Tsung? (Whoa)
Dirty thoughts in my head—need some shampoo, ah (Ah)
(Hold up) Frog eyes—Bentley coupe (Skrrt-skrrt)
Made a swerve, I’m pullin’ up right here (Skrrt-skrrt)
Over the stove, I’m cookin’ good, ah.
They’re still broke boys—well, well.
👥 [Verse 2: Big Baby Tape]
My savages (Yeah), shooters, yeah, my, my, my boys (Mine)
Words can’t describe how much love I got (U-u-u)
The digital dash in the car is bigger than an LG (Skrrt)
Grateful that I’m alive.
My clip is on me (Ayy)
Van Cleef is on her (Yeah)
Deep movements—they’re deep.
Yeah, you know I’m that guy.
Like Gazmanov, I backflipped into this money—I’m that guy.
Ayy, the block pays me like a subsidy.
I let the money change me.
Frosty residue on my chest.
I’m begging you, come to me, save me.
🎚️ [Outro: Big Baby Tape]
Frog eyes—Bentley coupe.
Made a swerve, I’m pullin’ up right here.
Over the stove, I’m cookin’ good, ah.
They’re still broke boys—well, well.
🎤 Lyrics Meaning & Emotional Core
This song is a classic trap anthem of self-made success, blending the surreal feeling of achieving one’s dreams with the streetwise mentality that got them there. It’s about money, loyalty, distrust, and the strange space between wanting more and needing to be saved from it all.
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Core Theme: Is This Real Life?
The intro sets the tone: “I still can’t believe this is my life and not a dream.” This is a common sentiment in rap—the wonder and disbelief of rising from nothing to wealth and fame. The phrase “Money changed me” and “I let the racks change me” is not a lament but an acknowledgment of transformation. The money isn’t just currency; it’s a force that reshapes identity. -
The Studio as Home
“I live at the stu'” (studio) is a declaration of dedication. The studio is not just a workplace; it’s where the artist truly exists. It’s the space where the dream is built and maintained, and perhaps the only place that feels real. -
Shang Tsung and Pop Culture
The reference to “Shang Tsung” from Mortal Kombat—a sorcerer who steals souls—is clever. It’s used to describe a woman so captivating she “sucked the white boy’s soul out.” This blending of gaming culture with street talk is a hallmark of modern rap, especially for artists like Big Baby Tape who are known for integrating anime and game references. -
Dirty Thoughts and Shampoo
“Dirty thoughts in my head—need some shampoo” is a playful, almost childish metaphor for needing to cleanse one’s mind of explicit desires. It’s a moment of levity amidst the bravado. -
Frog Eyes and Bentley Coupe
“Frog eyes—Bentley coupe” refers to the distinctive headlights of some luxury cars. It’s a flex of wealth and taste. The “swerve” and “pullin’ up” are classic trap moves—arriving in style, making an entrance. -
Cooking Good
“Over the stove, I’m cookin’ good” is a drug trade metaphor (cooking crack) that has been generalized to mean “doing well,” “making money,” “creating hits.” It keeps the street credibility while celebrating success. -
Distrust and Lies
The verse is heavy with distrust: people lie, try to earn back trust, and even the speaker admits, “I don’t even believe myself.” This is the paranoia of success—knowing that people want things from you, that relationships are transactional, and that even self-deception is possible. The line “I know you’re lying to the white boys too” suggests a shared dishonesty, a world where everyone plays games. -
From the Bottom to the Sky
“I started from the bottom like the bass—now I’m three meters above the sky.” The bass is the lowest frequency in music, a clever metaphor for the bottom. Now, he’s soaring. But he’s not distracted by women: “I know baby wants me, but all I want is to spit some rap.” This is the focus of the true artist—the craft comes first. -
Loyalty and Love
The second verse shifts to gratitude: “My savages… words can’t describe how much love I got.” Despite the distrust of outsiders, there is deep love for the inner circle—the crew, the shooters, the real ones. The “digital dash bigger than an LG” is another flex, but it’s paired with “grateful that I’m alive.” The material is not the point; survival is. -
Van Cleef and Deep Movements
“Van Cleef is on her” refers to Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry, a status symbol. “Deep movements—they’re deep” hints at layers of strategy, loyalty, and street politics that outsiders can’t understand. -
Gazmanov and the Backflip
“Like Gazmanov, I backflipped into this money.” Oleg Gazmanov is a famous Russian singer known for his energetic performances, including backflips on stage. This is a uniquely Russian cultural reference that grounds the song in its origin. The backflip represents an acrobatic, almost theatrical entrance into wealth. -
The Plea for Salvation
The outro contains a surprising shift: “I’m begging you, come to me, save me.” After all the bravado, the money, the chains, the cars—there’s a crack. A moment of vulnerability. A plea. This suggests that beneath the surface, success can be isolating, and even the richest need someone to pull them back from the edge.
In essence, this song is a portrait of the trap dream realized. It’s about the wonder of living a life that feels like a dream, the dedication to the craft, the distrust of outsiders, the love for the crew, and the haunting feeling that even with all the wealth, something might still be missing. The title “Money Changed Me” is not a confession but a fact—and the song explores every facet of that transformation, from the Bentley coupe to the plea for salvation.
