You Don't Know
50 Cent Eminem Cashis LLoyd Banks Lyrics
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Yeah
Who run it?
You know, you actin' like you don't know
We run it
You do know but you actin' like you don't know
Who run it?
You know, you actin' like you don't know
You do know but you actin' like you don't know
You know, you actin' like you don't know
I tear the club up fo' sho
This flow is gon' bring more dough
You do know but actin' like you don't know
Now homie I say I run (it run) it cuz I'm in control
Hypnotic, Hennessey, a couple shots of Patrone
I have you feelin' aight, I get you high as a kite
Party poppin' shorty said she's comin' with me tonight
I ain't shoulder leanin', I ain't snappin' and poppin'
Either I'm bobbin' my head or I'm just standin' there watchin'
I'm a hustler, I hustle, you can tell that I'm paid
And I protect what I got, I'm in the house with my blade
N**** you front you gon' get it, ok now maybe I said it
Cuz I want you triddip, yeah I be on that shiddit
You should see when I'm stuntin' I flash the stones that be wantin'
Push the whip see me rollin', you can tell that I'm holdin'
I'm just doin' my thang, you know The Units the game
I got my grimy Shady with me
You front you'll have to get me off your a**
I pay the lawsuit and laugh, it's not a big deal
It's nuttin' but some cash
When me and Fif' got together to do this music then move it
We became enveloped we just developed a fellowship through it
It's no pretend s***, it's friendship, me nemisis is su nemisis
The same for him, it's just media, see to them it's just images
But this s*** is no gimmicks, this is blood in and blood out
When it's beef you just gotta know when to butt in and butt out
If there's a problem we solve it, if we don't resolve it
It usually just evolves into one big brawl and we all get involved in it
We should all get a merit, this much beef we inherit
And wear it like a badge with honour, pa** it around and share it
And let it go to whoevers holdin' the most current beef on their shoulders
And their soldiers got their backs till it's over
But tonight, we ain't comin' here to beef with nobody
We came to party, Banks, Cashis and Mr. Ferrari
So it's Shady After-mizz-ath back in that a**, you izz-a**
Come hizzon what kinda fizz-uckin' position is that
Pistol play, ricochet, see where the victim lay
Slumped over bleedin', JFK
HK to your chest plate
Cave out and ride till the death, do you rep that way?
Forever I'm a be a Shady 7-4 Gangster
Plus I survived everything you got in that chamber
I thrived off of danger, jumpin' in all beef
You keep talkin' s***, now the squad called me
Enough holdin' back the steam, Em let off a magazine
Dappadon Cappa-queens, mixed in with Cashis creams
Started off with half a dream, developed into what you see
Tellin' ain't my cup of tea, can't tell I'm a f***in' G
I'm a hold a 'matic, when I'm at it, start static and you splattered
S*** shattered, I'm a walkin' b**** magnet
Spit it how I live it, live it all the way to the limit
And I'm always on my pivot for my digits, you dig it
You know what this is
Shady, G-Unit, Aftermath,
Lloyd Banks, Cashis, Marshall Mathers, Ferrari F-50,
Its a movement
You can't stop it
Talk Of New York
Tony Yayo
Go
The song "You Don't Know" is a collaboration of 50 Cent, Eminem, Cashis, and LLoyd Banks. The song is about them bragging and asserting their dominance in the hip-hop world and claiming to be the ones who run it. They are addressing those who might doubt their power and reminding them that they are the ones in control.
In the verses, each rapper talks about their individual lifestyle and success. 50 Cent talks about his control and power in the club scene, Cashis talks about his violent tendencies and his ability to thrive in dangerous situations, Lloyd Banks talks about his success as a gangster and his loyalty to his team, and Eminem talks about his friendship with the other rappers and the solidity of their bond.
The chorus is a repetition of the statement "you know, you acting like you don't know, we run it," which is a confident assertion of their position in the hip hop world.
Line by Line Meaning
Shady!
This is the beginning and introduction of the song. It's a shoutout for Slim Shady, aka Eminem.
Yeah
Confirmation of the previous line.
Who run it?
The question is asked with a sense of confidence, indicating that the artists own the music industry.
You know, you actin' like you don't know
This line suggests that the audience knows the artists run the industry but they pretend not to know.
We run it
The artists reiterate that they run the music industry, confirming their status as industry leaders.
Now homie I say I run (it run) it cuz I'm in control
The artist acknowledges his dominance in the industry because he is in control.
Hypnotic, Hennessey, a couple shots of Patrone
These are the alcoholic drinks the artist enjoys drinking, and he believes it improves his partying experience.
I ain't shoulder leanin', I ain't snappin' and poppin'
The artist doesn't do those trendy dance moves but rather prefers to stand and bob his head to the music.
Either I'm bobbin' my head or I'm just standin' there watchin'
The artist explains that he's either enjoying the music by just bobbing his head or he's observing/analyzing the scene.
I'm a hustler, I hustle, you can tell that I'm paid
Here, the artist communicates his love for making money.
I got my grimy Shady with me
The artist is referring to Eminem, whose real name is Slim Shady.
But tonight, we ain't comin' here to beef with nobody
The artists have come for a good time, not to fight with anyone.
Pistol play, ricochet, see where the victim lay
These are violent words that suggest the use of guns and violence.
Forever I'm a be a Shady 7-4 Gangster
The artist says he will always be a part of the Shady 7-4 Gangster life.
Started off with half a dream, developed into what you see
The artist started with a small idea and turned it into a big dream that came to fruition.
Spit it how I live it, live it all the way to the limit
The artist writes/sings what he experiences and lives his life to its fullest.
It's a movement
The artists are part of a movement that aims to take over the music industry and make meaningful changes.
You can't stop it
The artists are confident in their success and believe nothing will stop their momentum.
Talk of New York
A reference to Lloyd Banks, one of the artists on the track who is known as the talk of New York.
Tony Yayo
Another reference to one of Lloyd Banks' friends and collaborators named Tony Yayo.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARSHALL B. III MATHERS, RAMONE JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD, CURTIS JAMES JACKSON, LUIS EDGARDO RESTO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arjunvijay7016
Em’s verse “We became enveloped we just developed a fellowship through it
It's no pretend shit, it's friendship, me nemisis is su nemisis
The same for him, it's just media, see to them it's just images
But this shit is no gimmicks, this is blood in and blood out
When it's beef you just gotta know when to butt in and butt out
If there's a problem we solve it, if we don't resolve it
It usually just evolves into one big brawl and we all get involved in it
We should all get a merit, this much beef we inherit
And wear it like a badge with honour, pass it around and share it”
Still highlights how they got each others back for more than 2 decades.
@chicken
Its February 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💜
@lukas_jennith
Ofc I’m listening bruh
@veky
Every day 🔥
@matematicacomigo.4993
Tmj
@yushanramsing2793
🎉
@Fuadmamedov7168
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@Vivaldo_NJR
Bringing this song into 2024!!!💪🏿 And i'm still loving it, we need back this era.
We don't look for old songs, we look for the memories!!❤
@rojocorazon6208
2024 aquí estamos los reales 😮🎉
@AshleySchmidt-yd2jc
🎉 I totally agree
@lalteilaltei3465
Lit as hell!!