Soldier
50 Cent/DJ Whookid Lyrics


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You ready? Okay let me wind you up
Do it exactly the way I said do it man
These niggas is pussy you heard me?
Get up nice and close

I put that battery in his back
I'm the reason why he move like that
That's my muh'fuckin toy soldier
I tell him pop that gat, he gon' pop that gat
You don't wanna play with my toy soldier
I say it's on then it's on until your life is over
Fuckin' with my toy soldier
If he's a casualty of war, trust me I got more
You don't want it with my toy soldiers

Listen up close now, follow instructions
Catch a nigga slippin', run up on him and buck him
I ain't got no conscience no morals or nothin'
They ain't wit us, they against us, we supposed to touch 'em
Here's what to do if you see him approach me
Pop that nigga, I don't care if he know me
Half the niggas hatin' on me used to be homies
I don't trust 'em when they smile or when they frown 'cause they phony
Everytime I come around they call the police on me
That's why the D's in the precinct know me
They know about my rap sheet, they know 'bout how I clap heat
Run like I'm in a track meet, swift with the MAC, B
You can see the envy in they eyes fo' sho' mayn
Mad as a motherfucker that I'm holdin'
See me in the back of the Phantom, rollin'
Quick to make examples out of niggas fo' sho' man, hold me down

I put that battery in his back
I'm the reason why he move like that
That's my muh'fuckin toy soldier
I tell him pop that gat, he gon' pop that gat
You don't wanna play with my toy soldier
I say it's on then it's on until your life is over
Fuckin' with my toy soldier
If he's a casualty of war, trust me I got more
You don't want it with my toy soldiers

Shoot, stab, kill muh'fucker
If you ain't 'bout it I don't want you around, cocksucker
Every word out my mouth is felt; that oo-wop pop
Them hollows so hot, yo' ass'll melt
Barber razor in the club, stunt, I'll give you a shape up
Have your ass stitched, gored, your head all taped up
Niggas know how I get down, see they know when I'm around
Ha ha, my soldiers around
And if some shit goes down, and a nigga get laid down
It's no surprise 'cause niggas know how we get down
Black tints on the Testarossa, hammer out the holster
Gat in my lap in case you gotta get clapped
You monkey niggas swing through my hood, we on that Gorilla shit
You clap off and miss, we come back, start killin' shit
Catch us on the corner wearin black chinchilla shit
We organized, disciplined, plus we militant

I put that battery in his back
I'm the reason why he move like that
That's my muh'fuckin toy soldier
I tell him pop that gat, he gon' pop that gat
You don't wanna play with my toy soldier
I say it's on then it's on until your life is over
Fuckin' with my toy soldier
If he's a casualty of war, trust me I got more
You don't want it with my toy soldiers

Two windows to a man's soul
Fill you with holes
Listen homey, I'm the man for the job
So if he ain't (Yayo, c'mon!)

I'm in that two-door Phantom and the body's kitted
Waves in my head lookin like tsunami hit it
Niggas scheme, but the infrared beam's on the MAC
I'll put green on yo' head like an Oakland A's hat
One boy was a doja, now he a soldier
My little son Dula lettin' off the Ruger
In a whip masked up, lookin' for his enemies
Riled and gassed up, off double D batteries
His last casualties, is hooked to them IV's
(50 gimme the word) That's when I squeeze (yeah!)
Click-clack, take that, fall back
It's a contract, 50 grand, I'm 50 man

I put that battery in his back
I'm the reason why he move like that
That's my muh'fuckin toy soldier
I tell him pop that gat, he gon' pop that gat
You don't wanna play with my toy soldier
I say it's on then it's on until your life is over
Fuckin' with my toy soldier
If he's a casualty of war, trust me I got more
You don't want it with my toy soldiers

Yeah! This is the general speakin' (yeah)
When I say move (ha ha ha) nigga you better move
Soldier, ha ha
I don't want nobody talkin' to none of my niggas
Come around here with that bullshit




Tryin' to feed niggas bad information and shit
That's how my toys malfunction

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song, "Soldier," by 50 Cent and DJ Whookid, is a gangsta rap song about being a leader and empowering one's followers. The song's primary message revolves around the idea of putting a battery in his back, which means to motivate someone to do something by providing them the drive and determination to achieve that goal. 50 Cent sees himself as a commanding officer, commanding his toy soldiers like an army general. He orders his soldiers to pop their gats, or guns, if they need to protect themselves. He also warns his enemies not to mess with his soldiers, as he has more than enough power to retaliate if necessary.


The lyrics of "Soldier" are filled with violent imagery and lyrics oozing in gangsta rap culture. The song promotes guns, violence and drugs, and is very explicit in its messaging. 50 Cent and DJ Whookid used their lyrics as a tool to express their contempt and hatred for their enemies.


The song's musical style is similar to other gangsta rap songs, with heavy beats and a strong bassline. It features a repetitive minor-key piano line that gives it a sinister feel. The lyrics are delivered in a hard-hitting fashion, with 50 Cent and DJ Whookid's forceful tone emphasizing the song's message of power and control.


Line by Line Meaning

You ready? Okay let me wind you up
Let's get ready for some action.


Do it exactly the way I said do it man
Follow my instructions carefully.


These niggas is pussy you heard me?
They are weak and cowardly.


Get up nice and close
Approach your enemy closely.


I put that battery in his back
I motivated him to take action.


I'm the reason why he move like that
He acts at my command.


That's my muh'fuckin toy soldier
He is my loyal follower.


I tell him pop that gat, he gon' pop that gat
I can make him shoot anyone I want him to.


You don't wanna play with my toy soldier
Don't mess with my followers.


I say it's on then it's on until your life is over
I am willing to engage in violence until I win.


Fuckin' with my toy soldier
Challenging me or my follower is a big mistake.


If he's a casualty of war, trust me I got more
I can replace him with another follower.


You don't want it with my toy soldiers
Don't mess with any of my followers.


Listen up close now, follow instructions
Pay attention to what I say and do it.


Catch a nigga slippin', run up on him and buck him
Attack your enemy when he least expects it and shoot him.


I ain't got no conscience no morals or nothin'
I have no ethical principles when it comes to violence.


They ain't wit us, they against us, we supposed to touch 'em
Anyone who is not on our side is our enemy and we should attack them.


Here's what to do if you see him approach me
If you see my enemy coming, shoot him.


Pop that nigga, I don't care if he know me
Shoot him even if he knows me.


Half the niggas hatin' on me used to be homies
Some of the people who dislike me used to be my friends.


I don't trust 'em when they smile or when they frown 'cause they phony
I don't trust anyone because they may be pretending.


Everytime I come around they call the police on me
The police are always called when I show up.


That's why the D's in the precinct know me
The police are familiar with me and my crimes.


They know about my rap sheet, they know 'bout how I clap heat
The police know about my criminal record and how I use guns.


Run like I'm in a track meet, swift with the MAC, B
I run fast and am skilled with guns.


You can see the envy in they eyes fo' sho' mayn
People are jealous of me.


Mad as a motherfucker that I'm holdin'
They are angry that I carry weapons.


See me in the back of the Phantom, rollin'
I am wealthy and successful, driving around in a luxury car.


Quick to make examples out of niggas fo' sho' man, hold me down
I am quick to punish or kill anyone who challenges me or my followers.


Shoot, stab, kill muh'fucker
I will use any means necessary to defeat my enemies.


If you ain't 'bout it I don't want you around, cocksucker
If you are not willing to engage in violence, I do not want you near me.


Every word out my mouth is felt; that oo-wop pop
Everything I say is meaningful; my gunshots are deadly.


Them hollows so hot, yo' ass'll melt
The bullets are so powerful, they can disintegrate flesh.


Barber razor in the club, stunt, I'll give you a shape up
I will attack you with a razor blade if you challenge me in the club.


Have your ass stitched, gored, your head all taped up
I will injure you badly or kill you and wrap your head in tape.


Niggas know how I get down, see they know when I'm around
People are familiar with the way I behave and can sense when I am nearby.


Ha ha, my soldiers around
My loyal followers are always nearby.


And if some shit goes down, and a nigga get laid down
If violence happens and someone is killed,


It's no surprise 'cause niggas know how we get down
No one is surprised because they know we use violence regularly.


Black tints on the Testarossa, hammer out the holster
I have a Ferrari with dark windows and a gun in the holster.


Gat in my lap in case you gotta get clapped
I have a gun in my lap, ready to shoot.


You monkey niggas swing through my hood, we on that Gorilla shit
If someone from another area comes to my neighborhood, we will attack them like gorillas.


You clap off and miss, we come back, start killin' shit
If someone tries to shoot us and misses, we will retaliate with deadly force.


Catch us on the corner wearin black chinchilla shit
I and my followers wear expensive black fur coats on the street corners.


We organized, disciplined, plus we militant
We are well-organized, controlled, and militant.


Two windows to a man's soul
The eyes are the windows to a person's soul.


Fill you with holes
We will shoot you with multiple bullets until you are dead.


Listen homey, I'm the man for the job
I am the right person for this violent job.


So if he ain't (Yayo, c'mon!)
If he is not a follower as well,


I'm in that two-door Phantom and the body's kitted
I have a luxury car with customized features and weapons.


Waves in my head lookin like tsunami hit it
I have wavy hair that looks like it was affected by a tsunami.


Niggas scheme, but the infrared beam's on the MAC
Enemies may be plotting, but I have a laser sight on my gun.


I'll put green on yo' head like an Oakland A's hat
I will shoot you and the blood will leave a mark on your head like the logo of the Oakland Athletics baseball team.


One boy was a doja, now he a soldier
One person was a marijuana user, but now he is a violent follower.


My little son Dula lettin' off the Ruger
My young follower is shooting off his gun.


In a whip masked up, lookin' for his enemies
He is in a car wearing a mask, searching for his enemies.


Riled and gassed up, off double D batteries
He is excited and motivated, like he has been charged up by batteries.


His last casualties, is hooked to them IV's
His latest victims are in the hospital attached to intravenous tubes.


(50 gimme the word) That's when I squeeze (yeah!)
Only when I give the order will he shoot.


Click-clack, take that, fall back
The sound of the gun followed by a command to retreat.


It's a contract, 50 grand, I'm 50 man
He is hired to carry out a violent act for $50,000 and takes his orders from me.


Yeah! This is the general speakin' (yeah)
I am in charge and speaking.


When I say move (ha ha ha) nigga you better move
You should follow my instructions when I give them.


Soldier, ha ha
He and I are violent soldiers.


I don't want nobody talkin' to none of my niggas
No one should approach any of my followers.


Come around here with that bullshit
Don't bring any nonsense here.


Tryin' to feed niggas bad information and shit
Don't give them false information that may harm us.


That's how my toys malfunction
If they hear false information, they may make a mistake and cause problems for us.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marvin Bernard, Curtis James Jackson, Steven Lee King, Marshall B Mathers, Luis Edgardo Resto

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