Concreat Jungle
Above the Law Lyrics


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This is Michelle Devine, coming to you live from the hoods finest
WALZ, I gotta give a shout out to my homegirl, Mimi
She just broke up with her man
Hey I always say if you can't break a nigga, then shake the nigga
This next song is goin out to all the players
Somethin new from Above the Law called concrete jungle

[KMG]
I say what's up fool, I'm kickin it with my partners
I'm checkin with my homies and we movin shit proper
I peep a magnum bitch, I'm wonderin' what she thinkin
She say what you lookin at pimp, I'm wonderin what this hoe was drinkin
As she greased that ass in the place
And then the pimp clinic recognized the face
It's the same old bitch with the jack move
Real smooth, with nothing to prove
[Cold187um]
So here comes the 5-7 sniper
Bitches can't dance if they can't pay the piper
Tryin to make a G like every single day
I'm sippin on some Alazai, rollin in the rag top trey
Yo, a young nigga tryin to have it
Doin it like I'm doin it, is an everyday habit
Do I do I lick, or do I call a caper
Cause I'm like sprung off the motherfuckin paper
[KMG]
Now, now, now niggaz wanna know where we get it from
We play dumb, then they ask can we get some
No, you gotta step and if you can't bring the funk
And if I gave you a chunk you'd probably skip town punk
And run and tell your motherfuckin bitch or two
Or your hoe, cause you thought the clinic had no clue
Now scandalous motherfuckers get broke to they knees
As the click run in ya like the AIDS disease

[CHORUS x2]
Nothin from nothin leaves nothin
In the concrete jungle
Everybody wanna know, how you get that cash flow

[Cold187um]
Now I'ma get straight to the point cause I'm here
And just like Shaq I'ma slam the pill
On the real, so chill, cause fools be tryin to loc up
Fuckin around with my they only get they ass broke up
Or broke down, cause niggaz be tryin to clown this shit
But find out that I don't play the bitch
Yo, the last nigga tried to play me like a hoe
Got popped with my motherfuckin 4-4
[KMG]
So now you know what its like to get clipped to the otherside
We rowdy when we in the G ride
We dumpin out the window K-Oss blaze the indo
Suckas at the door, nah, it's Nina Flow
Back up off me we about to wreck shop, take shop
It's niggaz on the list that might get mobbed up
If they don't cut with the quickness
Cause we always strappin 9's to help with the thickness
[Cold187um]
Cause if you're soft, you'll never ever get no fuckin props
You're funky on the block, snitchin to the fuckin cops
Like KMG say you better back up
Cause when you play the pussy boy, you get fucked
Cause I'm cold, leave you ass stuck like Subzero
Jump that ass out, and rip out your torso
See that's the price when you're fuckin with the real
So take my advice and just chill

[CHORUS]

How you get that cash flow
Everybody wanna know, how you get that cash flow
Jungle
Everybody wanna know, how you get that cash flow

Yeah, I told you it would be the bomb, right now
I wanna give a shout out to everybody on the westside kickin it
Everybody on the eastside doin they thang, I gotta message for Tyrone
Dede say she don't wanna be wit you no more, damn it's a cold world
And Pam, GQ's from the east side said that ain't his baby
Girl, you better check that nigga, or check yourself
Oh Shawn, Pea just called in, she said that was fucked up
The way you played her last night at the club
Said everything's all right, she just wanna know
Who that ugly bitch was you left with, anyway
I gotta get out, the word for the day is paper
If you ain't got none, you better get some




And if you don't know how you get it
You better learn

Overall Meaning

The song "Concrete Jungle" by Above the Law is a gangsta rap track from the 1994 album "Uncle Sam's Curse." The opening scene of the song includes a shoutout to a woman named Mimi who recently broke up with her man, and the song moves on to lyrically explore the rough, violent life of the streets, with rappers KMG and Cold187um describing their experiences with women, money, and violence. They warn that "nothin from nothin leaves nothin" in the "concrete jungle," and that the only way to get ahead is to focus on making cash flow. Throughout the song, they reference guns, drugs, and violence and acknowledge that they face serious risks every day. Despite the harsh reality of their lives, the rappers maintain a sense of pride and bravado, flaunting their toughness and resilience in the face of danger.


One interesting fact about "Concrete Jungle" is that it was released during a time when gangsta rap was growing in popularity, but was also facing increased criticism for its violent and misogynistic content. Above the Law was one of the pioneering groups in the genre and helped establish the West Coast gangsta rap sound. Another noteworthy aspect of the song is its use of sample from Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man," which adds a jazzy, funky vibe to the track. Additionally, Above the Law was known for the way they incorporated live instruments and musical elements into their tracks, and "Concrete Jungle" is no exception - the song features live drums, bass, and guitar alongside samples and electronic beats. The song's lyrics are full of references to street life, from names of specific drugs to mentions of various neighborhoods and districts in Los Angeles. On a deeper level, the song reflects the struggles and challenges faced by many people living in poverty and trying to survive in a world that feels stacked against them.


Line by Line Meaning

I say what's up fool, I'm kickin it with my partners
I'm hanging out with my friends


I'm checkin with my homies and we movin shit proper
I'm checking in with my friends and we're doing things the right way


I peep a magnum bitch, I'm wonderin' what she thinkin
I see a woman with a nice body and wonder what's on her mind


She say what you lookin at pimp, I'm wonderin what this hoe was drinkin
She asks me why I'm staring, and I'm wondering if she's been drinking


It's the same old bitch with the jack move
It's the same woman who robbed me before


Real smooth, with nothing to prove
She's very slick and doesn't need to show off


Tryin to make a G like every single day
Trying to make a thousand dollars every day


I'm sippin on some Alazai, rollin in the rag top trey
I'm drinking Alazai and driving in my convertible car


Doin it like I'm doin it, is an everyday habit
Doing what I do is something I do every day


Do I do I lick, or do I call a caper
Should I rob someone or just take the safe route?


Cause I'm like sprung off the motherfuckin paper
I'm addicted to making money


Now, now, now niggaz wanna know where we get it from
People want to know where we get our money from


We play dumb, then they ask can we get some
We act like we don't know, then they ask for some money


No, you gotta step and if you can't bring the funk
No, you have to put in work and if you can't handle it, don't bother


And if I gave you a chunk you'd probably skip town punk
And if I gave you some money, you'd probably leave town like a coward


As the click run in ya like the AIDS disease
We'll come after you like a deadly disease


Nothin from nothin leaves nothin
You can't get anything from nothing


In the concrete jungle
In the dangerous urban environment


Everybody wanna know, how you get that cash flow
Everyone wants to know how we make money


Now I'ma get straight to the point cause I'm here
I'm going to be direct because I'm present


And just like Shaq I'ma slam the pill
And like Shaquille O'Neal, I'm going to succeed with power and strength


On the real, so chill, cause fools be tryin to loc up
Seriously, relax, because people are always trying to compete


Yo, the last nigga tried to play me like a hoe
The last person tried to treat me poorly


Got popped with my motherfuckin 4-4
They got shot by my gun


We dumpin out the window K-Oss blaze the indo
We're throwing joints out the window and smoking weed


It's niggaz on the list that might get mobbed up
There are people on our hit list that we might attack


Cause we always strappin 9's to help with the thickness
Because we always carry guns to help with our strength and protection


Cause if you're soft, you'll never ever get no fuckin props
If you're weak, you'll never get any respect


You're funky on the block, snitchin to the fuckin cops
You're causing problems in the community, telling the police information


Cause when you play the pussy boy, you get fucked
Because when you act weak, you get taken advantage of


Cause I'm cold, leave you ass stuck like Subzero
Because I'm harsh and cold, I'll leave you frozen like a video game character


Jump that ass out, and rip out your torso
I'll make you jump out of your clothes and rip out your abdomen


So take my advice and just chill
So listen to my words and calm down


Yeah, I told you it would be the bomb, right now
I told you it would be great, and it is now


I gotta message for Tyrone, Dede say she don't wanna be wit you no more
I have a message for Tyrone: Dede doesn't want to be with him anymore


And Pam, GQ's from the east side said that ain't his baby
And Pam, GQ from the east side said he's not the father of her baby


Girl, you better check that nigga, or check yourself
Girl, you better make sure he's telling the truth, or make sure you know the truth


Oh Shawn, Pea just called in, she said that was fucked up
Oh, Shawn, Pea just called and said what you did was messed up


Said everything's all right, she just wanna know
She says everything's okay, but she just wants to know


Who that ugly bitch was you left with, anyway
Who was that unattractive woman you were with, anyway?


I gotta get out, the word for the day is paper
I have to leave now, and remember the theme for the day is money


If you ain't got none, you better get some
If you don't have any money, you better make some


And if you don't know how you get it
And if you don't know how to make money


You better learn
You better figure it out and learn how to do it




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Krunoslav Blaőković

when you 40 years and still getting goose bumps from spine to chest even after almost 30 years,man got to mean something else but not fake shit,Respect from Croatia from soldier who struggles his hard way from the hood and all menace together,doing good,my son is 10 years old, he like old school,Thanks God to his dad who passing him only that real good musicπŸ¦…πŸ”₯πŸŽ€πŸ§±πŸ’―πŸ”—

TheIntrovert83

I'm 38 and ain't nothing like that Nostalgic feeling!
πŸ™Œ

Bryon

Patient, steady, nice flow backed with some sinister beats.
I forgot how good they were.
1990's rap is the best

B&R Likova

One of the best rap songs of all time for me...
Ruthless 4 life. RIP Eazy-E

Red Simmons

Shits hits so hard πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯. That Intro ✊🏽

MoT Kirya

The g funk that make u feel happy

Reymond Miramontes

This album is a classic

badazz disciple

2020 n still dope af!!πŸ’―

Mike Vic

Added this to my "Cali Swang" playlist in 2020, timeless record πŸ’ͺ🏽πŸ’ͺ🏽

Dee Vargas

Nothing for nothing,leaves nothing,in the concrete jungle,everybody wanna knoooooow....how you gettin that cash πŸ’° flowπŸ’ͺπŸΌπŸ˜ŽπŸ‘‘πŸŒŠ

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