Shot Off
8ball & MJG Feat. Ludacris Lyrics

What kind of nigga always run his mouth like a hoe
This line is about someone who talks too much and too loud, like a gossiping woman.

Like his jaw got a battery, this nigga always know
The person who talks too much and too loud knows everything, like they have a battery-powered jaw.

Who got robbed, got shot, who got put on lock
The person who talks too much and too loud knows all the details about people getting robbed, shot, and arrested.

Nobody invited you and still you got up in the spot
This line is about someone showing up uninvited but still manages to get into the party/event.

Me, I'm not a witness, keep my distance, mind my business
The artist is not interested in knowing or talking about others' personal business, thus he keeps himself away from being a witness.

You, somebody talk, you in they mouth like a dentist
The person who talks too much is often mentioned in other people's conversations like he is a dentist working on their teeth.

We keep it gangsta, mommas love it cause they know it's real
The mommas love that the singer is authentic and real when it comes to living the gangsta life.

Like UGK, "we keeps it real" mobbin' through the field
The artist is reminiscent of the rap duo UGK, who are known for keeping it real and true to their gangsta lifestyle.

Big Ball, Fatboy, unload heat when my brain spill
The artist, Big Ball (Eightball) and Fatboy (MJG), are known for unloading heat (guns) when they speak their minds.

You for it, images without no coke connect pills
The person who talks too much has images in his mind that are unrelated to each other (like cocaine and pills).

We keep it crunk and poppin' real niggaz know the deal
The singer and his crew keep it lively and thrilling, and real gangstas understand what they mean.

We Bad Boys, anywhere we at we smoke and kill
The artist and his crew are like the Bad Boys (from the movie Bad Boys), and they smoke and kill no matter where they are.

You try to stop it, get yo' shit broke up in twenty pieces
Anyone who tries to stop the singer and his crew will get beaten up so badly that they will break into twenty pieces.

We roll deep in brand new vehicles wit secret features
The singer and his crew ride in brand new vehicles that have secret features.

Game preachers move yo' pimpin' for you mamasitas
The game preachers (gangsta rappers) are good at teaching others how to be pimps for their mamasitas (girlfriends).

We players on the field, why'all niggas in them bleachers
The artist and his crew are players (gangstas) on the field (the streets), while others are mere spectators (in the bleachers).

You talkin' down behind my back (uh) you done shot off nigga
If you talk behind the artist's back, you have shot off your mouth and lost your credibility.

Fifty, four or twenty sack, you done shot off nigga
If you try to insult the singer by offering him $50, $4 or $20 worth of drugs, then you are disrespecting him and have shot off your mouth.

If you fly and got a gun (uh) when the drama come, you run
If you are a coward who carries a gun but runs away when things get tough, then you have shot off your mouth by pretending to be tough.

You know what you just done, you done shot off nigga
The artist is telling the listener that they have lost their credibility (shot off their mouth) by doing any of the things mentioned above.

Man, come on now, you done shot off just like Mike Davis lost a knockoff
The artist is saying that the listener has lost their credibility in a similar way that Mike Davis lost his knockoff (fake) item.

Or his tight-ass shirt when the button pop off
The artist is saying that the listener has lost their credibility, just like a tight shirt that can't contain the person within, and makes the button pop off.

You standin' it's snowin' you got yo' shoes and socks on
The singer is painting a metaphorical picture of the listener being unprepared, like wearing shoes and socks on a snowy day.

Who holds the key? No fucking bout it, I broke the lock off
The artist holds the key to success, and he has broken any obstacles that were in his way.

I grew the top off, took the comma, period, dot off
The singer is saying that he adds his own flavor and unique style to everything he does, even down to the punctuation he uses.

And ran on wit it and broke you a whole lot off
The singer is saying that he has done so well and achieved so much that he has broken off a piece of his success and given it to the listener.

I'm gettin' hot and startin' to boil, don't turn the pot off
The singer is getting angry and heated, and tells the others to let him vent his frustrations.

You just affected wit it, pimpin' yo, get yo' rocks off
The artist is telling the listener to get their satisfaction out of something else, as he is already angry and irritated.

Release some pressure, stop all that cryin' and wipe ya snot off
The artist is telling the listener to get over their complaining and wipe their snot (tears) off.

Excuses you be usin' for losin' it's cheap as hot sauce
The singer is telling the listener that their excuses for losing are cheap and meaningless, like hot sauce on a cheap meal.

Earn yo' position, stop hatin' because you not boss
The singer is telling the listener to work hard and earn their position instead of hating on those who have achieved success.

M-J-G, pimp tight, I'm movin' yo' spot off
The artist, MJG, is saying that he is moving the listener out of his position (of power).

And I don't reach, stoppin' yo' plans, fucking yo' plot off
MJG is saying that he doesn't need to use a lot of force to stop the listener from executing their plans or plot, he can do it easily.

I go hard and I don't sheave and I'm not off
MJG is saying that he doesn't back down and he doesn't flinch when things get tough, he stays on track and focused.

And livin' on the edge rebellin' I'm never dropped off
MJG is saying that he lives on the edge and is always pushing boundaries, he never backs down or fails to achieve his goals.

Now you can either check yo' ego at the do' (door) or let the drama unfold
Ludacris is saying that the listener can either leave their ego behind, or they will face the consequences of the drama that is about to unfold.

And check my Rap Sheet, bitch, I'm almost ten million sold
Ludacris is bragging about his record sales, which prove that he is a successful rapper and has achieved great success in the industry.

I'm only rappin' cause I want to, I got enough plaques
Ludacris is saying that he raps because he wants to, and he is already successful enough (with enough awards and accolades).

Needless to say, my favorite rappers told me to get on this track
Ludacris is saying that other successful rappers have given him the encouragement and support he needed to go ahead and get on this track.

And so I DID it, quickly wrote my sixteen down and SPIT it
Ludacris is saying that he quickly wrote and recorded his verse for the song (16 lines), and he gave it his all (SPIT it).

By the end of the verse you'll say, "once again, Ludacris shit it"
Ludacris is predicting that listeners will be impressed by his verse and will recognize his skills and talent.

Then I'll wipe this wit yo' face and put yo' pride in the trash
Ludacris is saying that he will embarrass the listener and make them feel ashamed of their actions and words.

My whole career is like my video, I'm showin' my ass
Ludacris is saying that his entire rapping career is like his music videos, in which he shows off his skills, talent, and...butt (ass).

I keeps it, "gangsta, gangsta!" shooters and shanksters
Ludacris is saying that he keeps it gangsta, and he is surrounded by people who are not afraid to use guns and knives (shooters and shanksters).

Until you shot off motherfuckers, I'm a "thank ya, thank ya!"
Ludacris is saying that until someone discredits him or loses their credibility (shot off), he will continue to thank them and be grateful for their support.

Runnin' yo' mouth behind my back until you run out of time
Ludacris is saying that the person who talks too much is running out of time to say anything behind his back.

But at least yo' talkin' let's me know some millions stay on yo' mind
Ludacris is saying that even though the person who talks too much is annoying, their talk about him proves that he stays on their mind and is popular.

It ain't nothin' wrong wit that
Ludacris is saying that there is nothing wrong with the person who talks too much staying focused on him.

Tell em grabbin' the thing and then I put it to yo' brain
Ludacris is threatening the person who talks too much to grab their weapon (gun) and put it to their own head.

And change everything you ever hope for (for) wit the .44
Ludacris is saying that the person who talks too much will have their whole life changed forever, with a gun (.44).

You'll be fallin' back
Ludacris is saying that the person who talks too much will fall back (or be killed) once they realize the seriousness of the situation.

And Yacht, is what I'm drinkin' steady thinkin' bout these pinks chasin'
Ludacris is saying that he is drinking Yacht (alcohol), and he is thinking about how to make more money (pinks chasin').

I'm bout to bring home the bacon
Ludacris is saying that he is about to make a lot of money and bring home the bacon (be successful).