You A Shooter
50 Cent (Ft. Mobb Deep) Lyrics


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Yeah, oh, yeah
What the fuck you lookin' at, shorty?
You don't want it, lil' nigga

You'se a shooter then shoot, nigga, I'm doin' my thang
If you seen a, my nina, you seen it go bang
Just like they do in your hood, they do it in mines, mayne
I put a hole in a nigga, I ain't motherfuckin' playin'

You'se a shooter then shoot, nigga, I'm doin' my thang
If you seen a, my nina, you seen it go bang
Just like they do in your hood, they do it in mines, mayne
I put a hole in a nigga, I ain't motherfuckin' playin'

You niggaz ain't nuttin' but clown killers, for real
I'm down with the Unit, for the Gorillas, for real
Go bananas if you want, ooh, ooh, you gettin' peeled
Y'all shoot for the shoot, we do this for real

Clap me's a motherfucker, make more mil's
Cash me a check, cop more wheels
Shorty, you a bad bitch, a good ass steel
Now, up upon this dillz an' smeared that lip gloss
Me an' P share bitches like we switch Porsche

My hammer navigate beef, Hummer don't get lost
Boy, that Desert Eagle have that whole shit ripped off
Yeah, we get that gwop 'cause we make shit that pop
Heavy rotation, your shit flop

Won't stop 'til we get to that top
If the gun too far then you will get oxed
Y'all niggaz ain't real, y'all just talk a lot

You'se a shooter then shoot, nigga, I'm doin' my thang
If you seen a, my nina, you seen it go bang
Just like they do in your hood, they do it in mines, mayne
I put a hole in a nigga, I ain't motherfuckin' playin'

You'se a shooter then shoot, nigga, I'm doin' my thang
If you seen a, my nina, you seen it go bang
Just like they do in your hood, they do it in mines, mayne
I put a hole in a nigga, I ain't motherfuckin' playin'

If you a killer then kill somethin', you talkin' all day
Frontin', killin' nuttin', you niggaz is real gay
See me shinin', mad diamonds, now what can I say
I'm a mega star, never thought it'd be this way

Niggaz fightin' for the bottom, I feel your pain
I'm at the top an' I'm never comin' back again
Except for when I come to scoop lil' shorty good brains
Out the hood, you see me in yo' hood, don't play

I open up yo' head an' expose yo' brain
It's not a joke or a game an' I ain't tryin' to advance
My rap lines, please believe what I say
I'm a Mobb nigga, nigga, I do this all day

Hit the weed, hit the gas on the Lamb' to skate
See me comin' through the club, get out of my way
You don't know me, man, get out of my face
'Fore I flip, no shit, you niggaz get sprayed

You'se a shooter then shoot, nigga, I'm doin' my thang
If you seen a, my nina, you seen it go bang
Just like they do in your hood, they do it in mines, mayne
I put a hole in a nigga, I ain't motherfuckin' playin'

You'se a shooter then shoot, nigga, I'm doin' my thang
If you seen a, my nina, you seen it go bang




Just like they do in your hood, they do it in mines, mayne
I put a hole in a nigga, I ain't motherfuckin' playin'

Overall Meaning

The main theme of 50 Cent's (Ft. Mobb Deep) song You A Shooter is about being a shooter and doing what you do best without any fear. The lyrics are a mixture of braggadocio and menace, with 50 and Mobb Deep asserting their dominance over others. They talk about shooting and killing as if it's an everyday occurrence and not something to be afraid of. They refer to their weapons as "Nina" and talk about how they can make them go bang. They also touch upon their success, the haters they have to deal with, and how they don't waste time talking and fronting but actually do what they say.


The song's chorus emphasizes the message of being a shooter: "You'se a shooter then shoot, nigga, I'm doin' my thang. If you seen a, my nina, you seen it go bang. Just like they do in your hood, they do it in mines, mayne. I put a hole in a nigga, I ain't motherfuckin' playin'." The rap verses are full of violent imagery and aggressive language, with lines like "Clap me's a motherfucker, make more mil's. Cash me a check, cop more wheels."


In essence, the lyrics of You A Shooter portray the tough-guy image that is often associated with the hip-hop genre. It is a song about fearlessness and power, where 50 and Mobb Deep assert their dominance over others with their words and actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, oh, yeah
An intro to the song.


What the fuck you lookin' at, shorty?
Questioning someone's stare down.


You don't want it, lil' nigga
Challenging someone's motives.


You'se a shooter then shoot, nigga, I'm doin' my thang
Asserting that actions speak louder than words.


If you seen a, my nina, you seen it go bang
Indicating the power of their weapon.


Just like they do in your hood, they do it in mines, mayne
Referring to the similar gang violence in different neighborhoods.


I put a hole in a nigga, I ain't motherfuckin' playin'
Stating that violence is not to be taken lightly.


You niggaz ain't nuttin' but clown killers, for real
Calling out fake gangsters.


I'm down with the Unit, for the Gorillas, for real
Proudly representing their gang affiliation.


Go bananas if you want, ooh, ooh, you gettin' peeled
Threatening those who try to act tough.


Y'all shoot for the shoot, we do this for real
Claiming that their gang activity is not for show.


Clap me's a motherfucker, make more mil's
Suggesting that successful gang activity is profitable.


Cash me a check, cop more wheels
Boasting about their material possessions acquired through crime.


Shorty, you a bad bitch, a good ass steel
Praising a female partner for her weapon skills.


Now, up upon this dillz an' smeared that lip gloss
Making a sexual reference about a female partner.


Me an' P share bitches like we switch Porsche
Boasting about their sexual and material conquests.


My hammer navigate beef, Hummer don't get lost
Comparing their weapon to a way of finding direction.


Boy, that Desert Eagle have that whole shit ripped off
Claiming the power of their weapon to cause destruction.


Yeah, we get that gwop 'cause we make shit that pop
Suggesting that their gang activity is profitable due to their violent reputation.


Heavy rotation, your shit flop
Indicating their success compared to others in the rap industry.


Won't stop 'til we get to that top
Declaring their ambition for success.


If the gun too far then you will get oxed
Threatening those who are not prepared or afraid to use a weapon.


Y'all niggaz ain't real, y'all just talk a lot
Again calling out fake gangsters who only talk about their violent intentions.


If you a killer then kill somethin', you talkin' all day
Encouraging those who claim to be killers to actually take action.


Frontin', killin' nuttin', you niggaz is real gay
Insulting those who are not true to their violent intentions.


See me shinin', mad diamonds, now what can I say
Boasting about their material success.


I'm a mega star, never thought it'd be this way
Acknowledging their surprise at their success in the rap industry.


Niggaz fightin' for the bottom, I feel your pain
Understanding the struggle and competition in the rap industry.


I'm at the top an' I'm never comin' back again
Declaring their success and lack of desire to return to a lower position.


Except for when I come to scoop lil' shorty good brains
Making a sexual reference about a female partner again.


Out the hood, you see me in yo' hood, don't play
Making a claim that they can access any neighborhood and not be afraid.


I open up yo' head an' expose yo' brain
Threatening physical harm to anyone who crosses them.


It's not a joke or a game an' I ain't tryin' to advance
Stressing the seriousness of their actions and intentions.


My rap lines, please believe what I say
Asserting the truthfulness of their violent lyrics.


I'm a Mobb nigga, nigga, I do this all day
Identifying as a member of Mobb Deep and bragging about their violent lifestyle.


Hit the weed, hit the gas on the Lamb' to skate
Describing their preferred methods of relaxation and transportation.


See me comin' through the club, get out of my way
Demanding respect and space in social situations.


You don't know me, man, get out of my face
Rejecting interactions with those who do not support them or their lifestyle.


'Fore I flip, no shit, you niggaz get sprayed
Threatening violence if their demands are not met.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL J. CLERVOIX, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, ALBERT JOHNSON, KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA

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