Shooting Guns
50 Cent Lyrics


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Got my guns and magazines
And a red one from a beam
Nothing is quite as it seems
Fuck with me and you will see

Shoot your gun I'll make you a believer
Now you better pray for something more
I go to war to 'til heart stop
Niggas ain't listening
Get the thumping and the dumping
At your newborn's christening
Tell your homie, tell his homies
He 'gon need more homies ain't this a bitch
I got the extended clip right on me
And my diamonds on my neck
I dare a nigga to scheme on it
The Ruger on deck
It's hard to miss with the beam on it
I'll give your ass a permanent nap
Sing you a lullabye
I got money to run, so fuck a alibi

Shoot your gun I'll make you a believer
Now you better pray for something more

Yeah, I believe you when you say you tough
Nigga all that means is you fucked, nigga
I get the drop I'm on it
Morning, noon or night, I spot ya, I got ya
Wake up cuffed to your bed, cops asking
"who shot ya?"
As the world turns, we live and we learn
The hollow tips burn and I ain't
Concerned if I ain't hit and I ain't hit
So a nigga don't really give a shit
You know who you fucking with
Come through, dump more than a clip
Niggas be on some stupid shit
'Till they get hit, ain't that a bitch?

K-I double, shotgun barrel double
My homies front a couple and I
Move 'em on a double
Racks in the duffel, Mac with the muzzle
Makin' circles in you
All black like a tunnel
I only know how to hustle
Can't stay outta trouble
I got a big gun, muthafuck a scuffle
Kidd Kidd, will you ever change?
Fuck no, Pimp zone, Rida gang
You already fuckin' know

Got my guns and magazines
And a red one from a beam
Nothing is quite as it seems
Fuck with me and you will see

Shoot your gun now make you a believer
Now you better pray for something more

Man these niggas so fake
I call 'em knock-offs
Like Pringles I pop the top off
You ain't hot, dawg
You the fucking Micky Mouse song
I'm on fire like Louisiana hot sauce
Brand new J's cost a buck fifty nigga
You scuff these I’ll scar
Your face, buck fifty, nigga
Been fucking with them pigs, you a guinea
Nigga and you always begging
You's a ''give me'' nigga
I wear my gun like it's trendy, nigga
You pussy and ain't shit, kitty litter
Uh, see where all that bitching get ya
Right in front of this pistol, huh

Got my guns and magazines
And a red one from a beam
Nothing is quite as it seems
Fuck with me and you will see





Shoot your gun now make you a believer
Now you better pray for something more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 50 Cent's song "Shooting Guns" revolve around themes of violence, power, and asserting dominance. The opening lines, "Got my guns and magazines, And a red one from a beam" suggest that the singer is heavily armed and ready to confront any threats. The lyrics emphasize that things are not always what they appear to be, as the singer warns anyone who tries to mess with them that they will face the consequences.


The chorus, "Shoot your gun, I'll make you a believer, Now you better pray for something more," conveys a strong message that the singer is confident in their ability to harm or eliminate those who oppose them. They challenge anyone to test their resolve but also suggest that praying for a way out might be the wiser choice.


Throughout the song, the lyrics continue to emphasize the singer's readiness for violence, their lack of concern for their targets, and their belief in their own power. The lines "Shoot your gun now make you a believer, Now you better pray for something more" are repeated, further emphasizing the singer's confidence.


Overall, "Shooting Guns" reflects a persona that is unapologetically ruthless and intimidating, sending a message of power and dominance to those who may challenge it.


Line by Line Meaning

Got my guns and magazines
I am armed and prepared for any confrontation


And a red one from a beam
I have a powerful weapon with a laser sight


Nothing is quite as it seems
Things may not appear as they really are


Fuck with me and you will see
Don't mess with me or face the consequences


Shoot your gun I'll make you a believer
If you shoot at me, I'll prove my capabilities


Now you better pray for something more
You should hope for something greater because I won't back down


I go to war 'til heart stop
I will fight relentlessly until my last breath


Niggas ain't listening
People aren't paying attention to the danger I pose


Get the thumping and the dumping
I will unleash violence and shoot at my enemies


At your newborn's christening
Even during a peaceful event, I'm willing to cause harm


Tell your homie, tell his homies
Spread the word to your friends that you will need more backup


He 'gon need more homies, ain't this a bitch
You will require additional help, isn't that unfortunate?


I got the extended clip right on me
I have a magazine with more bullets readily available


And my diamonds on my neck
I flaunt my wealth and expensive jewelry


I dare a nigga to scheme on it
I challenge anyone to try and plan a robbery against me


The Ruger on deck
I keep a Ruger handgun prepared and easily accessible


It's hard to miss with the beam on it
With the laser sight, my shots are highly accurate


I'll give your ass a permanent nap
I will shoot you and ensure you never wake up again


Sing you a lullabye
I will symbolically sing you a soothing song as I harm you


I got money to run, so fuck an alibi
I have enough resources to escape any consequences, so I don't need an excuse


Yeah, I believe you when you say you tough
I am sarcastically agreeing with someone claiming to be tough


Nigga all that means is you fucked, nigga
Actually, it implies that you are in a bad situation


I get the drop, I'm on it
I am always aware of my surroundings and ready to take action


Morning, noon or night, I spot ya, I got ya
At any time, I can detect and target you


Wake up cuffed to your bed, cops asking 'who shot ya?'
You will wake up restrained and the police will investigate my involvement in shooting you


As the world turns, we live and we learn
We gain knowledge and experiences as time goes on


The hollow tips burn and I ain't concerned
The bullets cause severe damage and I am not worried about the consequences


If I ain't hit and I ain't hit
Even if I miss my target


So a nigga don't really give a shit
I do not care about the outcome


You know who you fucking with
You are aware of the dangerous person you are dealing with


Come through, dump more than a clip
When I confront you, I will fire more than one magazine


Niggas be on some stupid shit
People engage in foolish and reckless behavior


'Til they get hit, ain't that a bitch?
Until they face the consequences, isn't it ironic?


K-I double, shotgun barrel double
Referring to the letter 'K' in his stage name, and emphasizing the double barrels of his shotgun


My homies front a couple and I move 'em on a double
His friends supply him with drugs and he sells them quickly for profit


Racks in the duffel, Mac with the muzzle
Large amounts of money stored in a bag, and his Mac (firearm) equipped with a silencer


Makin' circles in you, all black like a tunnel
He will shoot you repeatedly, leaving circular wounds, and his presence is stealthy like a dark tunnel


I only know how to hustle
He is skilled in the art of making money through illegal activities


Can't stay outta trouble
He constantly finds himself in problematic situations


I got a big gun, muthafuck a scuffle
His large firearm ensures that physical fights are unnecessary


Kidd Kidd, will you ever change?
Addressing Kidd Kidd and questioning if he will ever alter his behavior


Fuck no, Pimp zone, Rida gang
No, he will not change, and he is associated with the Pimp zone and the Rida gang


You already fuckin' know
You are already aware of the situation


Man these niggas so fake
These individuals are extremely dishonest


I call them knock-offs
He considers them to be cheap imitations


Like Pringles I pop the top off
Similar to opening a can of Pringles, he easily exposes their true nature


You ain't hot, dawg
They are not impressive or respected


You the fucking Micky Mouse song
They are comparable to a silly and insignificant song


I'm on fire like Louisiana hot sauce
He is currently on fire and unstoppable, similar to a spicy hot sauce from Louisiana


Brand new J's cost a buck fifty nigga
His new Jordans (sneakers) are expensive, costing $150


You scuff these I'll scar your face, buck fifty nigga
If they damage his new sneakers, he will retaliate by harming their face, leaving a scar with a blade


Been fucking with them pigs, you a guinea
They have been collaborating with the police, making them an informant


Nigga and you always begging
They are constantly asking for favors or assistance


You's a 'give me' nigga
They have the mindset of always asking for things


I wear my gun like it's trendy, nigga
He carries his firearm with style and as if it's a fashionable accessory


You pussy and ain't shit, kitty litter
They are weak and insignificant, like cat litter


See where all that bitching get ya
They witness the negative consequences of their constant complaining


Right in front of this pistol, huh
They will face the consequences directly in front of his gun




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KHALIL ABDUL-RAHMAN, DANIEL TANNENBAUM, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON

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@50eathaters

Flow, lyrics, and overall 50 on a track, legendary

@HarrisClifford

Damn this beat deserves an oscar, dope verses too. 50 cent still tha king

@MostInterestingManInTheWrld

You mean Grammy? Oscars are for movies.

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Oscar for the video then lol

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@EliTheMadeMan

50's improvement in lyricism and wordplay is obvious in this song. Love it.

@Nicklemacskiinooskii

Killerrrrrrrrrrr beat! Lyrics to match! 50..U never cease to AMAZE me! U are a lyrical genuis :) PLEASEEEE keep bringin this shit out, music is dead without it! x

@kickstand801

50 always comes up with the best beats.

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