Hello
Ice Cube Lyrics
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I started this gangsta shit
And this the motherfuckin thanks I get? (Hello)
I started this gangsta shit
And this the motherfuckin thanks I get? (Hello)
The motherfuckin world is a ghetto
Full of magazines, full clips, and heavy metal
When the smoke settle
I'm just lookin' for a big yellow
In six inch stilletos
Dr. Dre (Hello) perculatin' keep em waitin
While you sittin here hatin, yo' bitch is hyperventilatin'
Hopin' that we penetratin, you gets natin'
Cause I never been to Satan, for hardcore administratin'
Gangbang affiliatin, MC Ren'll have you
Wildin' off a zone and a whole half a gallon
(Get to dialin) 9 1 1 emergency
(And you can tell 'em) It's my son he's hurtin me
(And he's a felon) On parole for robbery
Ain't no coppin a plea, ain't no stoppin' a G
I'm in the 6 you got to hop in the 3, company monopoly
You handle shit sloppily I drop a ki properly
They call me the Don Dada
Pop a collar, drop a dollar if you hear me you can holla
Even rottweilers, follow, the Impala
Wanna talk about this concrete? Nigga I'm a scholar
The incredible, hetero-sexual, credible
Beg a ho, let it go, dick ain't edible
Nigga ain't federal, I plan shit
While you hand picked motherfuckers givin up transcripts
Look at these Niggas With Attitudes (Hello)
I started this gangsta shit
And this the motherfuckin thanks I get? (Hello)
I started this gangsta shit
And this the motherfuckin thanks I get?
Villain blows up yo' spot
Take yo' notebook yo' bitch and yo' Glock
This motherfucker thought the coochie had a padlock
You slapped her ass that's alarmin
Cause she want my Worm like Carmen
We chin check niggas, them thin check niggas
Run trains on golddiggers beware these fo' niggas
Scarin motherfuckers like Steven King flicks
Makin' niggas clear the room like a dyke fleein' dick
Makin 2nd II None shit, nigga like Quik
So when I bomb first nigga who you rollin with?
Fuck that ice on your wrist, fuck yo' fine ass bitch
Cause you could lose it in a tussle nigga watch me hustle
Watch niggas kiss my ass without flexin a muscle
Bitches - all in the back they knees waitin to buckle
Same time same channel don't change the dial
Niggaz4Life, fuckin your wife, these niggas wild (Hello)
I started this gangsta shit
And this the motherfuckin thanks I get? (Hello)
I started this gangsta shit
And this the muh'fuckin thanks I get? (Hello)
Did I fall off? Got you in your room
Rippin every "Chronic" poster on your wall off
Just cause I put away the sawed off
Now I got you sittin back with a smirk
Listenin with your arms crossed
Questionin Dre's credibility (What?)
Wondering if it's still in me to produce hits
Y'all be killin me
As if I need to make mo' I got a mansion
And six cars that are paid fo' suck my dick! (Hello)
We came a long way from not givin a fuck
Sellin tapes out of a trunk to movin this far up
Now we got the whole world starstruck
Made a million plus and still don't give a motherfuck
Motherfucker I'm Dre - I don't need your respect
I don't need to make another album bitch I don't gotta do shit
I do it because I want to not to stay in the game
Fuck the fame, I'm still stayin the same, lil' bitch! (Hello)
I started this gangsta shit
And this the motherfuckin thanks I get? (Hello)
I started this gangsta shit
And this the motherfuckin thanks I get? (Hello)
Look at these Niggas With Attitudes (Hello)
In the song "Hello," Ice Cube expresses his frustration and disappointment with the lack of appreciation he has received despite being the pioneer of gangsta rap. Cube's opening lines, "Look at these n***as with attitudes, I started this gangsta shit, and this the motherf**king thanks I get?" introduce the song's theme. He is calling out those who have followed in his footsteps but failed to give him the credit he deserves.
The song talks about the harsh reality of the world, particularly in urban areas, where gangs and violence are prevalent. It provides a commentary on the destructive nature of the culture and the impact it has on individuals, particularly women. Cube criticizes those who engage in gang activity and encourages listeners to prioritize education over drugs and violence.
In the final verse of the song, Cube addresses criticisms of his friend and collaborator, Dr. Dre. He dismisses those who question Dre's credibility and reminds listeners of Dre's success as a producer. Cube's lyrics show his loyalty to his friend and his commitment to staying true to his roots.
Overall, "Hello" is a powerful and introspective look at the impact of gangsta rap on society and the lack of recognition for those who played vital roles in its creation.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at these Niggas With Attitudes (Hello)
Ice Cube is acknowledging the group Niggas With Attitudes and saying hello.
I started this gangsta shit
And this the motherfuckin thanks I get? (Hello)
Ice Cube is questioning why he is not receiving recognition for starting the gangsta rap genre.
The motherfuckin world is a ghetto
Full of magazines, full clips, and heavy metal
When the smoke settle
I'm just lookin' for a big yellow
In six inch stilletos
Dr. Dre (Hello) perculatin' keep em waitin
While you sittin here hatin, yo' bitch is hyperventilatin'
Hopin' that we penetratin, you gets natin'
Cause I never been to Satan, for hardcore administratin'
Gangbang affiliatin, MC Ren'll have you
Wildin' off a zone and a whole half a gallon
(Get to dialin) 9 1 1 emergency
(And you can tell 'em) It's my son he's hurtin me
(And he's a felon) On parole for robbery
Ain't no coppin a plea, ain't no stoppin' a G
I'm in the 6 you got to hop in the 3, company monopoly
You handle shit sloppily I drop a ki properly
They call me the Don Dada
Pop a collar, drop a dollar if you hear me you can holla
Even rottweilers, follow, the Impala
Wanna talk about this concrete? Nigga I'm a scholar
The incredible, hetero-sexual, credible
Beg a ho, let it go, dick ain't edible
Nigga ain't federal, I plan shit
While you hand picked motherfuckers givin up transcripts
Ice Cube is describing the violent and gang-related lifestyle that he and his crew live, referencing weapons, drugs, and sex. He also boasts about his intellect and reputation within the gang community.
Villain blows up yo' spot
Take yo' notebook yo' bitch and yo' Glock
This motherfucker thought the coochie had a padlock
You slapped her ass that's alarmin
Cause she want my Worm like Carmen
We chin check niggas, them thin check niggas
Run trains on golddiggers beware these fo' niggas
Scarin motherfuckers like Steven King flicks
Makin' niggas clear the room like a dyke fleein' dick
Makin 2nd II None shit, nigga like Quik
So when I bomb first nigga who you rollin with?
Fuck that ice on your wrist, fuck yo' fine ass bitch
Cause you could lose it in a tussle nigga watch me hustle
Watch niggas kiss my ass without flexin a muscle
Bitches - all in the back they knees waitin to buckle
Same time same channel don't change the dial
Niggaz4Life, fuckin your wife, these niggas wild (Hello)
Ice Cube is rapping about his crew's tough and violent ways, including taking what they want from others and having sex with other men's women. He also talks about how easy it is for him to control his enemies and make them submissive.
Did I fall off? Got you in your room
Rippin every "Chronic" poster on your wall off
Just cause I put away the sawed off
Now I got you sittin back with a smirk
Listenin with your arms crossed
Questionin Dre's credibility (What?)
Wondering if it's still in me to produce hits
Y'all be killin me
As if I need to make mo' I got a mansion
And six cars that are paid fo' suck my dick! (Hello)
Ice Cube is addressing those who doubt his and Dr. Dre's talent and success, reminding them that he has achieved wealth and fame and doesn't need to prove himself anymore.
We came a long way from not givin a fuck
Sellin tapes out of a trunk to movin this far up
Now we got the whole world starstruck
Made a million plus and still don't give a motherfuck
Motherfucker I'm Dre - I don't need your respect
I don't need to make another album bitch I don't gotta do shit
I do it because I want to not to stay in the game
Fuck the fame, I'm still stayin the same, lil' bitch! (Hello)
Ice Cube and Dr. Dre have come a long way since their days of selling tapes out of their trunk, and while they have reached great success and wealth, they remain unchanged and uninterested in pleasing their audience or receiving their respect.
Look at these Niggas With Attitudes (Hello)
Ice Cube again acknowledges NWA and says hello to them and their fans.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Young, Melvin Bradford, O'shea Jackson, Marshall Mathers, Lorenzo Patterson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jus3278
underrated Cube verse...absolutely snapped
@jimbos530
Destroyed it
@rossfylesthadon1443
You forgetting Dre's verse easily killed cubes haha
@eframreed7231
Dopest Eva!!!...east side M C 2Geez
@sharksandoval2593
bro he went so fucking hard I woke up today and just had to look it up on YouTube miss South Central In the 90s .
@danrush613
? versedres probably wrote dYou know cube knowYou
@Ziosecco1134
People who still listen to this masterpiece in 2024
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@albertmorenojr.9368
Man I miss music like this. Today's music ain't sh*t
@twitchlangley
Fr
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@SinisterCollectibles
True!