Shot Down
50 Cent; DMX; Styles P Lyrics

Grrr, arff arff
Introduction to the song with animalistic growls and barks

Over and over I done told ya boy
Repeatedly warning someone with urgency

I'm a G-Unit motherfuckin' soldier boy
I am a loyal member of G-Unit with no fear of danger

And when you gon' get it in your brain?
Asking when someone will finally understand and take action

The gate's wide open and the dog's off the chain
The opportunity is there for the taking and violence is imminent

I be that youngin' with that gun that's tellin' ya stop frontin'
I am the one with the weapon demanding honesty and respect

I be that youngin' on the run after I pop somethin'
I am the culprit running from the law after committing a violent act

In the Bible I read death is of the tongue
Quoting scripture that words have power and can bring about destruction

And if you talk about death enough, death is gon' come
Continuing the theme that speaking negatively invites violence

Jay taught me how to flow, they shot him in the head
Referencing Jay-Z and how his influence has been a positive despite tragic events

Randy ass was there, now he runnin' scared
Naming someone who witnessed the action and is now afraid of retaliation

Some say I'm gangsta, some say I'm crazy
Admitting to having a reputation that can be perceived as both tough and unstable

If you ask me, I'll say "I'm what the hood made me"
Explaining that upbringing and environment is the reason for my persona

Now I can stunt 'til my ass dead broke like JD
A reference to Jermaine Dupri and how one can maintain an image despite financial struggles

Or put a hundred grand on every nigga head that play me
A threat to anyone who tries to cross me or my crew

See I'm cool with them Haitian mob niggas
Acknowledging a relationship with Haitian gangsters

That say "Sak pase? N'ap boule" and rob niggas
Quoting a Haitian Creole phrase that roughly translates to "What's up? We're good" and acknowledging criminal activity

The media be tryin' to make a nigga look bad, what's up with that?
Expressing frustration with how the media portrays me and my actions

See my flick next to Preme, Papi and Cat
Boasting about being seen with known drug dealers and criminals

And Montana, I kill 'em with the grammar
Proud of lyrical ability and wordplay

I enhanced in the slammer after bangin' them hammers
How imprisonment led to growth and development as a person and artist

X what up? (Aight)
Directly addressing DMX and asking how he's doing

If you don't live that, you shouldn't say that
Warning against speaking on a lifestyle or culture that one is not part of

'Cause what come out your mouth'll get you shot down
Continuation of the theme that negative words invite violence

Throwin' your money around and we don't play that
Expressing disgust with those who flaunt wealth and implying that it can lead to danger

Get in our line'll get you shot down (nigga)
A warning to anyone who aligns with the wrong people or shows disrespect to my crew

We know where you hang, we know where you stay at
Threatening to find someone and do them harm

That bullshit you on'll get you shot down
More threats about negative behavior bringing bad consequences

Here's a few cliques that you shouldn't play with
Naming specific groups or crews who are known to be violent

Double R, G-Unit, Ruff Ryders'll get you shot down
Repeating the warning to stay away from certain crews if you value your safety

Ay yo, fuck y'all niggas talkin' bout, think you playin' with?
Challenging anyone who thinks they can mess with us

Put the faggots in the ring, watch 'em all quit
Disparaging homosexuals and boasting about our toughness

All y'all niggas is pussy, suck my dick
Calling everyone who doubts us weak and expressing aggressive sexual language

Ain't nothin' but a handful of man still standin'
We are the few who have survived and continue to thrive

I remember 50 in a cypher when Onyx was "Slammin" (aight?)
Remembering the early days of rap and how we came up in the scene

Now we meet again, it's all good my nigga
Reconnecting with an old acquaintance and expressing positivity

Back to the street again, it's all hood my nigga
Returning to the streets and embracing a rough lifestyle

Knock on wood my nigga, we both walk the dog
Acknowledging that we have both been lucky to survive and overcome adversity

We ain't get to where we at by luck, shit was hard (aight?)
Reflecting on the struggle to reach success and how it was not easy or guaranteed

But once we got through the trials it's all smiles
Despite the difficulties, we have overcome and can now enjoy our success

'Til a bitch type nigga all of a sudden get wild
Expressing frustration with someone who is changing their behavior and causing problems

Now why you gotsta go and take me back to where I came from?
Complaining about someone bringing up past struggles or negativity

I'ma make you remember where you know my name from (yeah)
Threatening to remind someone of my reputation if they continue to antagonize me

45th Street and blaow-blaow Ave
Naming a specific location where violence has occurred

I done ran through your crew and only let off half, nigga
Boasting about defeating an enemy and implying that there could be more damage done

If your head ain't off of your shoulders (uh-huh)
Implying that a fight is not finished until someone is completely defeated

You ain't get shot, you got nipped nigga (just nipped)
Boasting about causing bodily harm, even if it wasn't fatal

'Cause if my chrome hit a piece of your bone
Continuing to brag about causing harm with a weapon

It's gon' do more than chip, nigga (a lot more than that)
Implying that it takes much more force to shatter bone

Yeah, what the fuck is the problem?
Demanding to know what the issue is that is causing conflict

The Porsche is red the buckets is armored
Talking about owning a fancy car that is equipped for safety

30 shot handguns, the gutter is starvin' (yeah)
Boasting about the dangerous weapons we possess and our readiness to use them

Niggas like me might rush your apartment (word)
Threatening to invade someone's personal space if they don't comply with our demands

Bloodstains'll fuck up your carpet, brain on the window
Describing the violent aftermath of an altercation

I smell murder every time that the wind blow
Casually referring to the constant threat of violence in our environment

Tie him to the chair and then knock out his chinbone
Suggesting a brutal punishment for someone who has crossed us

I don't want the throne or the crown, I ain't sell enough
Acknowledging that despite success, there is still a long way to go before reaching ultimate goals

You can have the jail or the ground, you ain't in hell enough
Contemplating the idea of death or imprisonment and feeling like neither is enough punishment for enemies

I'm the one that flood the gutters
Claiming responsibility for the violence and drug activity in the area

Better tap your man, and let him know P'll love to cut his
A warning to get someone in line before I hurt them

And niggas is gettin' shot down, two guns up
Referencing the recurring theme of violence and how it is used to maintain power

Double R, SP holdin' D Block down
Referencing the Ruff Ryders crew and Styles P's affiliation with D Block

G-Unit, Ruff Ryders'll get you shot down (down, down, down)
Repeating the warning about associating with certain groups and how it can have deadly consequences