Many Men
50 Cent/Musicfire.in Lyrics


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Man we gotta go get something to eat man
I'm hungry than a motherfucker

Ay yo man, damn what's taking homie so long son?

50, calm down man, he comin'

(Ah) Oh, what the fuck? (oh)

Ah son, pull up, pull up

Many men, wish death upon me
Blood in my eye dawg and I can't see
I'm trying to be what I'm destined to be
And niggas trying to take my life away (c'mon)
Put a hole in a nigga for fucking with me
My back on the wall, now you gon' see
Better watch how you talk, when you talk about me
'Cause I'll come and take your life away

Many men, many, many, many, many men
Wish death 'pon me
Lord I don't cry no more
Don't look to the sky no more
Have mercy on me

Now these pussy niggas putting money on my head
Go on and get your refund motherfucker, I ain't dead
I'm the diamond in the dirt, that ain't been found
I'm the underground king and I ain't been crowned
When I rhyme, something special happen every time
I'm the greatest, something like Ali in his prime
I walk the block with the bundles
I've been knocked on the humble
Swing the ox when I rumble
Show your ass what my gun do
Got a temper nigga, go 'head, lose your head
Turn your back on me, get clapped and lose your legs
I walk around gun on my waist, chip on my shoulder
Till I bust a clip in your face, pussy, this beef ain't over

Many men, many, many, many, many men
Wish death 'pon me
Lord I don't cry no more
Don't look to the sky no more
Have mercy on me
Have mercy on my soul
Somewhere my heart turned cold
Have mercy on many men
Many, many, many, many men
Wish death 'pon me

Sunny days wouldn't be special, if it wasn't for rain
Joy wouldn't feel so good, if it wasn't for pain
Death gotta be easy 'cause life is hard
It'll leave you physically, mentally, and emotionally scarred
This is for my niggas on the block, twisting trees and cigars
For the niggas on lock, doing life behind bars
I don't say, "Only God can judge me" 'cause I see things clear
Quick these crackers will give my black ass a hundred years
I'm like Paulie in Goodfellas, you can call me the Don
Like Malcolm by any means, with my gun in my palm
Slim switched sides on me, let niggas ride on me
I thought we was cool, why you want me to die homie? (homie)

Many men, many, many, many, many men
Wish death 'pon me
Lord I don't cry no more
Don't look to the sky no more
Have mercy on me
Have mercy on my soul
Somewhere my heart turned cold
Have mercy on many men
Many, many, many, many men
Wish death 'pon me

Every night I talk to God but he don't say nothing back
I know he protecting me, but I still stay with my gat
In my nightmares, niggas keep pulling Tecs on me
Psychic says some bitch done put a hex on me
The feds didn't know much, when Pac got shot
I got a kite from the pens that told me Tut got knocked
I ain't gonna spell it out for you motherfuckers all the time
Are you illiterate nigga? You can't read between the lines?
In the bible it says, "What goes around, comes around"
Almost shot me, three weeks later he got shot down
Now it's clear that I'm here, for a real reason
'Cause he got hit like I got hit, but he ain't fucking breathing (breathing)

Many men, many, many, many, many men
Wish death 'pon me
Lord I don't cry no more
Don't look to the sky no more
Have mercy on me
Have mercy on my soul
Somewhere my heart turned cold
Have mercy on many men




Many, many, many, many men
Wish death 'pon me

Overall Meaning

The first lines of “Many Men” are of 50 Cent and his friend getting hungry and waiting for someone to arrive. The song goes on to express the danger and fear surrounding 50 Cent's life. He acknowledges that many people want him dead, and this is evident from the “blood in my eye” imagery. The chorus emphasizes the many people who wish death upon 50 Cent, and he asks for mercy on his soul.


50 Cent talks about his struggles with betrayal, particularly by someone he thought was a friend. He goes on to talk about the many risks of his lifestyle including being in jail and being shot at, and emphasizes that he always stays prepared for any eventuality. In the last verse, he reflects on his own fear and the failures of those who tried to take him down.


Overall, “Many Men” is a powerful and poignant song about the dangers and risks of a life of violence, and the importance of being prepared for the worst.


Line by Line Meaning

Man we gotta go get something to eat man
I'm hungry and need to eat something.


Ay yo man, damn what's taking homie so long son?
What's taking him so long?


50, calm down man, he comin'
Relax, he's coming.


(Ah) Oh, what the fuck? (oh)
What's happening now?


Many men, wish death upon me
A lot of people want me dead.


Blood in my eye dawg and I can't see
My vision is impaired with all the hatred directed towards me.


I'm trying to be what I'm destined to be
I am working towards fulfilling my purpose in life.


And niggas trying to take my life away (c'mon)
People are actively trying to kill me.


Put a hole in a nigga for fucking with me
I will retaliate with deadly force if someone threatens my life.


My back on the wall, now you gon' see
I am in a difficult situation and people will see how I handle it.


Better watch how you talk, when you talk about me
Be careful what you say about me, it could have serious consequences.


'Cause I'll come and take your life away
I won't hesitate to take someone's life if they threaten mine.


Many men, many, many, many, many men
A lot of people want me dead.


Wish death 'pon me
They hope I die.


Lord I don't cry no more
I've become numb to the hatred and threats directed towards me.


Don't look to the sky no more
I've lost faith in God's protection.


Have mercy on me
I hope God has mercy on me.


Now these pussy niggas putting money on my head
People are willing to pay to see me dead.


Go on and get your refund motherfucker, I ain't dead
You won't get what you paid for, I'm still alive.


I'm the diamond in the dirt, that ain't been found
I am a hidden gem that hasn't been discovered yet.


I'm the underground king and I ain't been crowned
I am the ruler of the streets, but not yet recognized as such.


When I rhyme, something special happen every time
My music has a unique and powerful impact on people.


I'm the greatest, something like Ali in his prime
I am unbeatable, just like Muhammad Ali in his prime.


I walk the block with the bundles
I sell drugs on the streets.


I've been knocked on the humble
I've been humbled by my past mistakes and failures.


Swing the ox when I rumble
I brandish my weapon during confrontations.


Show your ass what my gun do
I will demonstrate the destructive power of my gun.


Got a temper nigga, go 'head, lose your head
I have a short fuse and you will regret provoking me.


Turn your back on me, get clapped and lose your legs
If you betray me, I will shoot you and disable you for life.


I walk around gun on my waist, chip on my shoulder
I carry a gun and am constantly on edge and ready for a fight.


Till I bust a clip in your face, pussy, this beef ain't over
This feud won't end until I shoot you in the face.


Sunny days wouldn't be special, if it wasn't for rain
You need to experience hardship to appreciate good times.


Joy wouldn't feel so good, if it wasn't for pain
You need to experience pain to fully appreciate happiness.


Death gotta be easy 'cause life is hard
Death is an easier alternative to the struggles of life.


It'll leave you physically, mentally, and emotionally scarred
Death has a lasting impact on both the living and the dead.


This is for my niggas on the block, twisting trees and cigars
This song is dedicated to my friends and associates who smoke weed on the street corner.


For the niggas on lock, doing life behind bars
This song is also dedicated to my friends and associates who are serving life sentences in prison.


I don't say, "Only God can judge me" 'cause I see things clear
I don't rely on God's judgment because I am confident in my own decisions and actions.


Quick these crackers will give my black ass a hundred years
The justice system discriminates against black people and imposes harsh sentences on them.


I'm like Paulie in Goodfellas, you can call me the Don
I am a powerful and respected figure in the streets, like the character Paulie in the movie Goodfellas.


Like Malcolm by any means, with my gun in my palm
I am willing to use any means necessary, including violence, to achieve my goals and protect myself.


Slim switched sides on me, let niggas ride on me
My former friend Slim betrayed me and allowed others to attack me.


I thought we was cool, why you want me to die homie? (homie)
I thought we were friends, why would you want me dead?


Every night I talk to God but he don't say nothing back
I pray to God for protection, but I feel like he isn't listening.


I know he protecting me, but I still stay with my gat
I believe that God is protecting me, but I still carry a gun for added protection.


In my nightmares, niggas keep pulling Tecs on me
I have recurring nightmares about people pointing guns at me.


Psychic says some bitch done put a hex on me
A psychic has told me that someone has cursed me with bad luck.


The feds didn't know much, when Pac got shot
The authorities didn't have much information about the murder of Tupac Shakur.


I got a kite from the pens that told me Tut got knocked
I received a letter from prison informing me that a mutual acquaintance was killed.


I ain't gonna spell it out for you motherfuckers all the time
I shouldn't have to explain everything to you idiots.


Are you illiterate nigga? You can't read between the lines?
Are you stupid or something? Can't you understand the subtext of what I'm saying?


In the bible it says, "What goes around, comes around"
The Bible teaches that actions have consequences.


Almost shot me, three weeks later he got shot down
Someone almost killed me, but they were later killed themselves.


Now it's clear that I'm here, for a real reason
I believe that I have a purpose in life and that's why I'm still alive.


'Cause he got hit like I got hit, but he ain't fucking breathing (breathing)
He was shot just like I was, but he didn't survive.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Darrell Branch, Frederick J. Perren, Keni St. Lewis, Luis Edgardo Resto

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