Break Bread
1 20 Feat. Ludacris Lyrics

I-20 nigga (Break bread nigga) Yeah
Introducing I-20 and stating the importance of breaking bread.

Don't get skull drug (break bread nigga) Fuck nigga
Warning about not getting caught slipping or betrayed by someone.

What (Break bread nigga)
Reiterating the importance of breaking bread.

Tell 'em tell 'em (break bread nigga)
Urging others to also break bread.

Heyyyyy I'm a maniac
Announcing himself as a maniac.

Go and tell the whole world Mr. Pain is back
Making it clear that Mr. Pain has made a return.

So get them thangs out you betta lock up ya house
Urging listeners to secure their property.

And tell the cops they let the animals out
Warning that things are about to get wild.

Break bread nigga
Reiterating the importance of breaking bread.

I-20 Meet the Dealer 'cause I'm out on bail
Explaining that he's out on bail and back in business.

I broke free and I ain't never goin back to jail
Stating that he's never going back to jail.

ATL's eastside says I'm back from hell
Revealing that he's from the eastside of Atlanta and has returned from a rough time.

Reintroduced to my connect and I got sacks to sell
Explaining that he's back in touch with his drug connections and has product to sell.

Since I was young I broke bones usin sticks and stones
Recalling a violent past where he caused physical harm.

Puttin bruises on you losers lames leave me alone
Warning others to stay away from him or face consequences.

I'll be servin it for certain til the day that I die
Promising to stay in the drug game until he dies.

You got that reggie for the low I got that fire for the high
Explaining differing drug prices for different levels of quality.

Niggaz travelin when they rappin but I feel like they actin
Not believing other rappers' claims about their lifestyle.

And I ain't talkin bout vacation if I say that I'm packin
Clarifying that when he talks about carrying, it's not for vacation purposes.

Hear that hunger in my voice and all the pain in my eyes
Conveying a sense of hunger and pain through his voice and eyes.

If this the only chance I get to you can bet I'mma ride
Promising to make the most of this opportunity and go all out.

I got my back against the wall but my hand on my tool
Feeling trapped but ready to fight with his weapon.

'cause niggaz gotta give me somethin I got nothin to lose
Having nothing to lose and thus willing to fight for something.

A-Town's new ruler throw ya side in the sky
Announcing himself as the new ruler of Atlanta.

why'all niggaz lovin how ya livin but I'm (distorted) ready to die
Pointing out that others are content with their life while he's ready to die for his.

You niggaz settin up to get me better come wit that four
Challenging those trying to set him up to come with weapons.

This 20 got magazines and I ain't talkin +The Source+
Boasting about having ammunition and not just magazines like The Source.

Mr. Pain'll change the game by the time I'mma reign
Promising to make a significant impact on the game in his time as a leader.

I catch a charge like a flagrant foul deep in the lane
Referring to being charged with a crime, like committing a flagrant foul in basketball.

why'all niggaz know where why'all can find me see I'm deep in the south
Stating that others know where to find him because he's in the southern region.

Where niggaz put away they Benz and pull they Chevrolet out
In this particular area, people put their fancy cars away and use practical ones instead.

why'all niggaz cakin on these broads spend a stack on that bitch
Commenting on others who spend excessive money on women.

I'll throw that ho right out the VIP and throw some yak ('gnac) on that bitch
Refusing to put up with that behavior and suggesting to throw some alcohol on her instead.

And as far as all this beefin why'all ain't worryin me
Saying that he's not worried about any beef or conflict with others.

We the index so I'm body that's a story in me
Referring to being part of a renowned group and seeing it as a defining part of his story.

If I say it then I meant it you can take it at that
Asserting that he's genuine and honest, and people can trust his words.

why'all been eatin off these streets and now I'm takin it back
Taking back control and profits from others who have been benefiting from the streets.

why'all won't see me sideways you get it live and direct
Being straightforward and honest with others, since that's how he presents himself.

I-20 in the flesh I'm comin live from the Dec
Proudly introducing himself and where he's from.

DTP I represent it see I'm more than a star
Giving recognition to his record label and stating that he's more than just a star artist.

And if I'm fuckin witcha club I'm buyin (distorted) more than the bar
Suggesting that if he's partying with someone, he'll be willing to buy much more than the entire bar.

Get back and putcha life on the line (tell em)
Warning others to put their lives on the line by being involved with him.

Get back and putcha life on the line
Repeating the warning about putting lives on the line.

Break bread nigga
Reiterating the importance of breaking bread.

I-20 is the shorts I be still takin aim
Reintroducing himself and stating that he's still taking aim.

I'm the blocks head coach bitch I'm teachin the game
Comparing himself to a sports coach and claiming to teach others how to succeed in the streets.

So I'm servin like I'm Agassi Venus or Serena
Drawing similarity to the tennis champions, saying he's also serving with power and skill.

I'm ridin wit a felony you duckin misdemeanors
Indicating that he's involved in more serious crimes than others.

And man I'm still hurtin and my mama's still workin
Revealing that he's still in pain and his mother is still working hard.

So I stay wit the glove and a mask like a servant
Taking proper precautions to protect himself and hide his identity.

A-Town's new ruler throw ya side in the sky
Re-introducing himself as the new ruler of Atlanta.

why'all niggaz lovin how ya livin and I'm (distorted) ready to die
Contemplating how others are content with their lives while he's ready to risk it all.

Tell 'em (break bread nigga)
Urging again to break bread.

Tell 'em what (break bread nigga)
Asking what else needs to be conveyed besides breaking bread.

Tell 'em (break bread nigga)
Reiterating the importance of breaking bread.

Say what (break bread nigga)
Asking to confirm the importance of breaking bread.

Get cha shit fucked up bitch nigga (break bread nigga)
Threatening those who don't understand the importance of breaking bread.