West Side Wicked
AMB Lyrics


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Otis:
If it's money that you need, homie you can get it
All you gotta do is a keep a loaded clip and speak with it
In the street with it
Lift him off his f**kin' feet with it
Grab a microphone and preach when it's westside wicked!

Bonez Dubb:
Gun play, gotta raid the police right in the middle of streets
I'll leave 'em all out deceased, I bring peace
To the ways that we kick it
Killin' off you hoes and tricks, it's been seen in the distance
It's westside wicked!

Otis:
If it's a bitch that you want, homie you can have her
Just make sure you're ready to stab her and don't ask her for shit!
Just be like, "Which one of y'all bitches is suckin' my dick?!"
When it's westside wicked!

Bonez Dubb:
Boom goes the bomb when it drops on the west
No room for the wrong cause we take out the rest
Soon, not too long, smoke chokes out the breath
Of all the people below, we're makin' death
This is westside wicked!

Chorus x 2:
Wicked - WILD
Wicked - WILD
Wicked, wicked, wicked - WILD

Bonez Dubb:
From the start to the end, I bend and break them
Leave 'em dead with the quickness
Bitch, this is westside wicked!

All the women and the kids are safe from date-rape
Cause we took out all the muthaf**kin' hate
Contemplate a new beginning with your petty little mind
No lie.
Got the whole world ready to die
We be the westside wicked!

Otis:
If you're outta control and you like to fight
And your number one wish in life is to die
You can have that -
All you really gotta do is get loud with my crew
And we'll show you westside wicked!

Bonez Dubb:
If you got this shit on lock
Peel the gat back and cock that bitch, pack it tight with the itch
And let me know if you need to roll on them hoes
Then the family will drop them foes
They be the westside wicked!

Otis:
If you love to see fire all through the night
And you wanna shoot a pig right off his cop bike
If you wanna smoke the phattest bag of some get-right
Sit tight. I'll be back, I'm gettin' westside wicked!

Chorus x 2:
Wicked - WILD
Wicked - WILD
Wicked, wicked, wicked - WILD

Bonez Dubb:
From the start to the end, I bend and break them
Leave 'em dead with the quickness
Bitch, this is westside wicked!

Bridge:

Otis:
Everybody from the westside, aim your strap (aim it up)

Bonez:
Lace up your chucks and grab that indo sack. (smoke it up)

Otis:
Keep your khaki's creased, dickies buttoned to the top (to the top)

Bonez:
Pull out your axe-tatt and let them murder-braids rock (just let 'em rock)

Otis:
And it's a 2-1-1, keep a missile in your pistol (keep it loaded)

Bonez:
And you can get a zip for the price of a nickel (real easy)

Otis:
And if the 5-0's comin' ain't no runnin' just whistle

FOUR FINGERS IN THE AIR, TWO TWISTED IN THE MIDDLE!

Chorus x 6:
Wicked - WILD
Wicked - WILD
Wicked, wicked, wicked - WILD

Bonez Dubb:
From the start to the end, I bend and break them
Leave 'em dead with the quickness
Bitch, this is westside wicked!





WEST SIIIIIDE!

Overall Meaning

The song "West Side Wicked" by AMB is a hyper-masculine, violent anthem that glorifies gang culture and criminal behavior. The lyrics made me think of the nihilistic mindset and inherent cruelty that can arise in contexts of extreme poverty and desperation, where the only way to survive might be through violence and intimidation. The performers trade verses about guns, murder, and sexual aggression, framed by a repeated chorus of "wicked-wild" and punctuated by ad-libs and shouts of the West Side.


The song seems to be addressing a hypothetical listener or group of listeners, inviting them to join in the violent and hedonistic behavior depicted in the lyrics. The use of the first-person point of view in both verses ("If it's money that you need, homie you can get it" and "If it's a bitch that you want, homie you can have her") suggests a personal connection between the performers and the listener, as if they are speaking from experience or suggesting that they can provide guidance in how to become "westside wicked". However, the chorus and bridge, which explicitly reference the West Side and encourage listeners to "aim [their] strap" and "grab that indo sack", play up a sense of belonging and identity that supersedes individual agency or responsibility.


Overall, "West Side Wicked" is an unsettling and provocative song that raises questions about the ethics and aesthetics of rap music, gang culture, and violence.


Line by Line Meaning

If it's money that you need, homie you can get it
Money is easily attainable with a loaded gun as long as you're willing to use it on the streets; this is the twisted way of the west side.


All you gotta do is a keep a loaded clip and speak with it
In order to have power on the streets, you must be willing to use violence, and having a loaded gun is necessary to assert your dominance.


In the street with it, lift him off his f**kin' feet with it
Violence is a way of life in the west side, and it's necessary to use it to enforce your power, even if it means taking someone's life.


Grab a microphone and preach when it's westside wicked!
The west side lifestyle is all about violence, aggression, and power, and it's something that's celebrated and glorified even in music.


Gun play, gotta raid the police right in the middle of streets
The west side mentality is one of lawlessness, and the authority of the police is not respected; in fact, it's necessary to take them out to assert your own power.


I'll leave 'em all out deceased, I bring peace
In the twisted logic of the west side, killing people in the streets is a way of bringing peace and order to the neighborhood.


To the ways that we kick it, killin' off you hoes and tricks, it's been seen in the distance
In the world of the west side, taking out women and other people who are seen as weak or undesirable is normalized and even celebrated, and it's something that happens often.


If it's a bitch that you want, homie you can have her
Women are often seen as nothing more than objects to be owned, and taking them by force is something that is normalized on the streets.


Just make sure you're ready to stab her and don't ask her for shit!
The only way to maintain control over women is through violence and intimidation, and it's important to let them know that they have no power and should not ask for anything.


Boom goes the bomb when it drops on the west
The west side is a dangerous and explosive place, where violence and destruction are always on the horizon.


No room for the wrong cause we take out the rest
In the world of the west side, anyone who is perceived as a threat or an enemy must be taken out to maintain order and control.


Soon, not too long, smoke chokes out the breath
In the end, everyone in the west side will suffer and die, whether through violence, drugs, or other means of destruction.


Of all the people below, we're makin' death
The people who live in the west side are trapped in a cycle of violence and death, which is normalized and even celebrated.


If you're outta control and you like to fight
In the west side, aggression and violence are normalized and even glorified, and if you're the type of person who likes to fight, you'll fit right in.


And your number one wish in life is to die
People in the west side often have nothing to live for, and are ready to die at any moment, whether through violence or other means of destruction.


You can have that - all you really gotta do is get loud with my crew
If you want to die, all you have to do is be loud and aggressive with the people in the west side; they'll be happy to oblige.


And we'll show you westside wicked!
The west side lifestyle is all about power and aggression, and if you want to fit in, you have to be willing to use violence and intimidation to get what you want.


If you got this shit on lock, peel the gat back and cock that bitch, pack it tight with the itch
If you're in control on the streets, you should have a loaded gun ready to use at all times, and you should be willing to use it to assert your power and take out anyone who threatens you.


And let me know if you need to roll on them hoes
If you need to take out any women or other people who are seen as weak or undesirable, just let the group know and they'll be happy to help.


Then the family will drop them foes
The group of people who live in the west side is like a family, and they are always ready to help each other take out anyone who threatens them.


If you love to see fire all through the night
In the west side, destruction and violence are often celebrated, and if you're the type of person who enjoys seeing things burn, you'll fit right in.


And you wanna shoot a pig right off his cop bike
The authority of the police is not respected in the west side, and in fact, many people there see the police as the enemy, and are ready to use violence against them.


If you wanna smoke the phattest bag of some get-right
The people in the west side often turn to drugs and other forms of escape to deal with their lives of violence and destruction.


Sit tight. I'll be back, I'm gettin' westside wicked!
The west side lifestyle is all-consuming, and it's impossible to escape its grip once you're in it; in fact, many people get pulled even deeper into the cycle of violence and destruction.


Everybody from the westside, aim your strap (aim it up)
In the west side, it's important to be prepared to use violence at any moment, and having a loaded gun is a necessity for survival and control.


Lace up your chucks and grab that indo sack. (smoke it up)
In the world of the west side, drugs and other forms of escape are necessary to deal with the constant violence and destruction, and it's important to always be prepared for whatever comes your way.


Keep your khaki's creased, dickies buttoned to the top (to the top)
Appearances are important in the west side, and it's crucial to always maintain a tough and intimidating exterior to assert your power and dominance.


Pull out your axe-tatt and let them murder-braids rock (just let 'em rock)
Tattoos and other forms of body modification are a way of expressing your identity and belonging in the west side, and they're often seen as signs of toughness and aggression.


And it's a 2-1-1, keep a missile in your pistol (keep it loaded)
In the west side, you always have to be prepared for anything, and having a loaded gun is a necessity for survival and dominance.


And you can get a zip for the price of a nickel (real easy)
Drugs and other forms of escape are so prevalent in the west side that they're often cheap and easy to obtain.


And if the 5-0's comin' ain't no runnin' just whistle
In the west side, violence and crime are so normalized that even the police cannot be trusted, and it's often safer to rely on your own group and stay out of sight when necessary.


FOUR FINGERS IN THE AIR, TWO TWISTED IN THE MIDDLE!
This is a hand gesture that represents the west side, and it's a sign of belonging and loyalty to the group and its lifestyle.


Wicked - WILD
This is the chorus of the song, and it's a celebration of the violence and aggression that is so prevalent in the world of the west side.




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