Shot Off
8Ball & MJG Lyrics

What kind of nigga always run his mouth like a hoe
Questioning why someone always talks excessively and recklessly

Like his jaw got a battery, this nigga always know
Comparing someone's incessant talking to a charged battery and insinuating they always have insider information

Who got robbed, got shot, who got put on lock
Listing the kind of gossip the person in question spreads

Nobody invited you and still you got up in the spot
Noting that the person intrudes into situations uninvited

Me, I'm not a witness, keep my distance, mind my business
Asserting that Eightball stays out of drama and avoids meddling in other people's affairs

You, somebody talk, you in they mouth like a dentist
Continuing to criticize the person for spreading rumors and being too involved in other people's business

We keep it gangsta, mommas love it cause they know it's real
Boasting about their authenticity and way of life which is appreciated by mothers

Like UGK, "we keeps it real" mobbin' through the field
Drawing a comparison to UGK, and stating that they stay true to themselves and their lifestyle while moving around like gangsters in their environment

Big Ball, Fatboy, unload heat when my brain spill
Revealing their street names and how they act when they get angry or upset

You for it, images without no coke connect pills
Taunting the person spreading rumors by saying that their stories lack any real evidence

We keep it crunk and poppin' real niggaz know the deal
Continuing their assertion of being real and keeping things lively

We Bad Boys, anywhere we at we smoke and kill
Boasting about being bad boys and indicating their readiness to take on anyone who tries to stop them

You try to stop it, get yo' shit broke up in twenty pieces
Warning individuals who try to stop them that they will face serious consequences

We roll deep in brand new vehicles wit secret features
Describing how they move around in new and advanced vehicles with concealed weapons

Game preachers move yo' pimpin' for you mamasitas
Encouraging people to also live their life like them and bring their girlfriends along for the ride

We players on the field, why'all niggas in them bleachers
Drawing a condescending comparison between themselves as players on the field and others as mere spectators

You talkin' down behind my back (uh) you done shot off nigga
Asserting that those who talk negatively about them behind their backs have essentially sabotaged themselves

Fifty, four or twenty sack, you done shot off nigga
Listing different quantities of drugs and implying that the person who talks behind their back has lost out on a business opportunity

If you fly and got a gun (uh) when the drama come, you run
Stating that despite others carrying weapons, they will flee in times of danger

You know what you just done, you done shot off nigga
Reiterating that talking negatively behind their back has negative consequences

Man, come on now, you done shot off just like Mike Davis lost a knockoff
Drawing a comparison between the person and someone who has lost something valuable or counterfeit

Or his tight-ass shirt when the button pop off
Continuing the comparison by describing a button popping off from a shirt

You standin' it's snowin' you got yo' shoes and socks on
Describing someone who is not well-prepared for their surroundings

Who holds the key? No fucking bout it, I broke the lock off
Asserting that MJG is the one in control and capable of bypassing obstacles

I grew the top off, took the comma, period, dot off
Boasting about his ability to expand and grow his success while also taking control of his life and eliminating negative elements

And ran on wit it and broke you a whole lot off
Continuing to describe his success and how he has used it to benefit himself

I'm gettin' hot and startin' to boil, don't turn the pot off
Indicating that he is ramping up and becoming more powerful, and advising others not to interfere

You just affected wit it, pimpin' yo, get yo' rocks off
Stating that he will still succeed despite others trying to bring him down, and encouraging them to find their own success

Release some pressure, stop all that cryin' and wipe ya snot off
Telling someone to stop complaining and crying and to take charge of their life

Excuses you be usin' for losin' it's cheap as hot sauce
Highlighting the weak excuses people give for their failures

Earn yo' position, stop hatin' because you not boss
Encouraging individuals to work hard and earn their place and not to resent those who are already successful

M-J-G, pimp tight, I'm movin' yo' spot off
MJG saying he is the best and will push others aside as he moves up

And I don't reach, stoppin' yo' plans, fucking yo' plot off
Saying he is not taking extreme measures but will still stop others from achieving their goals if they get in his way

I go hard and I don't sheave and I'm not off
Saying he is dedicated and perseveres, hinting that he does not rest or take breaks

And livin' on the edge rebellin' I'm never dropped off
Stating that he takes risks and stands up to authority, and that he won't be defeated

Now you can either check yo' ego at the do' (door) or let the drama unfold
Giving two options to those who may be confrontational

And check my Rap Sheet, bitch, I'm almost ten million sold
Boasting about his record sales and success in the rap industry

I'm only rappin' cause I want to, I got enough plaques
Saying he continues to rap because he enjoys it, and already has enough recognition with his awards and successes

Needless to say, my favorite rappers told me to get on this track
Stating that he was invited to feature on this song by his favorite rappers

And so I DID it, quickly wrote my sixteen down and SPIT it
Stating that he quickly crafted his verse and performed it passionately

By the end of the verse you'll say, "once again, Ludacris shit it"
Asserting that his verse will be impressive and well-received by listeners

Then I'll wipe this wit yo' face and put yo' pride in the trash
Indicating that he will triumph over others and make them feel inferior

My whole career is like my video, I'm showin' my ass
Comparing his music and career to one of his videos, where he is exposing his true self and not holding back

I keeps it, "gangsta, gangsta!" shooters and shanksters
Stating that he is a true gangster and associated with others who are as well

Until you shot off motherfuckers, I'm a "thank ya, thank ya!"
Saying that he will continue his success even as others sabotage themselves

Runnin' yo' mouth behind my back until you run out of time
Noting how others talk about him, but indicating that their time is running out

But at least yo' talkin' let's me know some millions stay on yo' mind
Indicating that despite others talking about him behind his back, he knows they are still thinking about his success

It ain't nothin' wrong wit that
Saying there is nothing wrong with being envious or inspired by others' success

Tell em grabbin' the thing and then I put it to yo' brain
Saying he will retaliate with violence if necessary

And change everything you ever hope for (for) wit the .44
Implying that he will use his gun to change others' lives drastically

You'll be fallin' back
Saying that others will be shocked and stunned by his actions

And Yacht, is what I'm drinkin' steady thinkin' bout these pinks chasin'
Mentioning his choice of drink and his focus on achieving success

I'm bout to bring home the bacon
Saying he will soon be successful and wealthy