Be a Gentleman
50 Cent Lyrics


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It's best you be a gentleman
And you watch what you say (brrat, nigga take that)
Or Jesus Christ can't save you (it's gangsta)
Once you go 'gainst the grain

Yo, no more freestyles and verses killin' Sticky and Ja
I've movin' on now, I got bigger fish to fry
Since 'How to Rob' a lot of niggas been naming names
Monkey see, monkey do, I done changed the game
Still niggas acting like I don't get down or something
Like I ain't the next nigga to wear the crown or something
You gonna talk about your chips 'til we run in your crib
And you gone ask dumb questions like, "Can I live?"
Look, If I shoot you, I'm famous
If you shoot me, you're brainless, you said it yourself
I'm slick enough to twist your lines and send them back at you
Swift enough to snatch the MAC and pop that at you
Take it personal, see if I won't send you to hell
I've done told Ton and Pok, they better have my bail
But if it's over a mil' don't put the crib up done
'Cause if 50 get free nigga, 50 gonna run

It's best you be a gentleman
And you watch what you say (brrat, brrat)
Or Jesus Christ can't save you once you go 'gainst the grain
(It's gangsta)
It's best you be a gentleman
And you watch what you say (brrat, nigga take that)
Or Jesus Christ can't save you once you go 'gainst the grain
(It's gangsta)

Look I'm supposed to be cocky, I ain't a poor no mo'
I ain't gotta steal from the corna' store no mo'
Got my own crib, I ain't sleepin' on the flo' no mo'
Bouncers don't try to play me at the do' no mo'
But when they see me they say, "Search him, he might have the nine" (yeah)
"He might shoot this motherfucker up like Shyne"
It's been a while since a new nigga came tight like this
Your man, he aight, but he ain't quite like this
Niggas is feelin' it
The Benz pullin' up on the set (uh-huh)
Me jumpin' out, thirty thou' on my neck (uh-huh, uh-huh)
And since you said, wasn't nothin' to sweat (what?)
That you was outta line so here's what you get
A verbal ass kickin'
Jesus Christ sent me to test ya
Let's see how- see how he act's under pressure
'Til Makaveli returns it's 'All Eyez On Me'
'Til the feds build up cases and find pies on me

It's best you be a gentleman
And you watch what you say (brrat, brrat)
Or Jesus Christ can't save you once you go 'gainst the grain
It's best you be a gentleman
And you watch what you say (brrat, nigga take that)
Or Jesus Christ can't save you (it's gangsta)
Once you go 'gainst the grain
(It's gangsta)
(2000 shit)
(Yo)
You know what y'all need to do?
Get together




Make a, "We Are The World" record
Faggot ass niggas

Overall Meaning

50 Cent's song Be a Gentleman warns against the dangers of street life and the consequences of being too aggressive. The chorus advises that it is best to be a gentleman and to watch what you say so that Jesus Christ can save you when you go gangsta. The lyrics describe 50 Cent's progression from his early days of freestyling and dissing other rappers to his focus on bigger goals, such as acquiring wealth and securing his freedom.


The song begins with 50 Cent mocking other rappers who try to mimic his style but fail to understand the game. He name-drops Sticky and Ja, rappers who he dissed in previous songs. 50 Cent claims to have moved on from that type of behavior and now has "bigger fish to fry." He insists that he has changed the game and is the next rapper to wear the crown.


The second verse of the song outlines the dangers faced by those who engage in street life. 50 Cent describes how people try to take advantage of him, and how he has to be constantly vigilant to protect himself. He warns his rivals that he is "slick enough to twist your lines and send them back at you" and "swift enough to snatch the MAC and pop that at you." The song concludes with 50 Cent telling his rivals that they had better watch what they say or they will end up in hell.


Line by Line Meaning

It's best you be a gentleman
It's in your best interest to act respectfully and politely


And you watch what you say (bwahh nigga take that)
Be careful with the words you choose or face the consequences


Or Jesus Christ can't save you once you go gangsta, friend
Once you turn to a life of crime, there may be no way to redeem yourself


Yo, no more freestyles and verses killin' Sticky and Ja
I'm done with dissing other rappers with my music


I've movin' on now, I got bigger fish to fry
I have more important things to focus on in my career and life


Since 'How to Rob' a lot of niggas been naming names
After my song 'How to Rob,' many rappers have been calling each other out by name


Monkey see, monkey do, I done changed the game
Others have copied my style, but I have revolutionized the music industry


Still niggas acting like I don't get down or something
Some people are still doubting my credibility


Like I ain't the next nigga to wear the crown or something
I am the next big thing in the rap scene


You gonna talk about your chips 'til we run in your crib
You brag about your money until we rob you at home


And you gone ask dumb questions like "Can I live?"
You'll ask for mercy after we take your money and possessions


Look, If I shoot you, I'm famous
If I shoot you, I'll become even more well-known


If you shoot me, you're brainless, you said it yourself
If you try to kill me, you're foolish and will face the consequences


I'm slick enough to twist your lines and send them back at you
I can cleverly use your own words against you


Swift enough to snatch the MAC and pop that at you
I am quick enough to take your gun and use it against you


Take it personal, see if I won't send you to hell
If you challenge me, I'll make sure you regret it


I've done told Ton and Pok? They better have my bail
I have warned my friends that they may need to bail me out of jail


But if it's over a mil' don't put the crib up done
Don't risk losing your home if the bail amount is too high


'Cause if 50 get free nigga, 50 gonna run
If I get out of jail, I'll flee to avoid further trouble


Look I'm supposed to be cocky, I ain't a po' no mo'
I'm allowed to be arrogant because I'm no longer poor


I ain't gotta steal from the corna' store no mo'
I don't have to resort to theft anymore


Got my own crib, I ain't sleepin' on the flo' no mo'
I have my own home and don't have to sleep on the floor


Bouncers don't try to play me at the do' no mo'
Security guards don't try to intimidate me at the door anymore


But when they see me they say search him
Despite my success, people still associate me with violence and possible weapons


"He might have the nine
They suspect that I may be carrying a firearm


He might shoot this motherfucker up like Shyne"
They fear that I may become violent like another famous rapper, Shyne


It's been a while since a new nigga came tight like this
I'm one of the best new rappers in the scene


Yeah man, he aight, but he ain't quite like this
Other rappers may be good, but they're not as unique as me


Niggas is feelin' it
People are enjoying my music


The Benz pullin up on the set (uh huh)
My luxury car arriving on the set


Me jumpin out, thirty thou' on my neck (uh huh uh huh)
I step out of the car with expensive jewelry on my neck


And since you said it was nothin' to sweat (what)
Since you claimed that I was nothing to worry about


That you was outta line so here's what you get
You crossed a line, now you'll face consequences


A verbal ass kickin'
I'll put you in your place with my words


Jesus Christ sent me to test ya
I'm here to challenge and intimidate you


Let's see how see how he act's under pressure
Let's observe how he reacts when stressed


'Til Makaveli returns it's 'All Eyez On Me'
Until the famous rapper Makaveli comes back, everyone's attention is on me


'Til the feds build up cases and find pies on me
Until the government finds evidence of criminal activity against me


Ya'll know what you need to do, get together,
I'm calling out to other rappers to unite


Make a We Are The World record, faggot ass niggas
Come together and make music for a good cause instead of fighting and bickering




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Dominick Lamb

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@RT-up1je

50 has so many songs that aren’t mainstream but could be number 1 if it came out

@theblackpic1111

And that’s ppls problem with 50 they’ll literally say dumb shit like “he hasn’t made good album since 2005” that’s because he had a lot of street records

@PrincessDesert

50 ‘s last check was like, 80 million dollars or some crazy shit. he cheated death and changed the rap game forever. he knows he can do whatever da fuk he wants he on top and dont need to do thug albums anymore he done living ghetto

@jrtaylor5172

@Emiliano Dean no 150 from Starz

@candyman1630

man I dislike 50 a lot, but I LOVE this shit!!!

n*** is feeling that
the benz pulling up on the set
I'm jumping out $50,000 on my neck
that s*** you said was nothing to sweat
but you was out of line so here's what you get!!!

@mtbnomadsouthsideant7909

@Candyman he said a verbal ass a verbal ass kicking Jesus Christ sent me here to test let's see how he react under pressure the makaveli returns it's all eyes on me till build a case or find bodies on me

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@blackchakra8997

Is it weird I listen to this every Christmas? 

@prodegycruz

Can I say no?

@reflexaoativa

nice mann ;)

@robertbones326

Jacob Mayberry jesus christ sent 50 to test ya

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