Palmdale
Afroman Lyrics

Yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation.

Just like bums, we used to stay
We lived in poverty just like homeless people.

In the slums of LA, by the way
In the impoverished neighborhoods of Los Angeles.

Gang-bangers killin' each other for reps
Gang members were killing each other to gain respect.

Sellin' rock cocaine on my doorstep
Drug dealers would sell cocaine near my home.

Had a ball to bounce plus a bike to ride
I had some toys to play with.

But my mamma never would let me play outside
My mother didn't allow me to play outside due to the dangerous environment.

But when I got enrolled in elementary school
However, when I started attending elementary school

Started bangin' like a fuckin' fool
I started participating in gang activities recklessly.

So cool, throwin' up gang signs to the gangster beat
I thought it was cool to display gang signs while listening to gangsta music.

Shot an enemy from across the street
I engaged in a shooting and injured an enemy from a distance.

Mamma came home, said she got a good job
My mother returned home and told me she found stable employment.

Daddy did too, now they don't squab
My father also found a good job, and they stopped arguing.

Financially, we improvin'
Our financial situation was getting better.

2 months later, "son, we movin"
Two months later, my parents informed me that we were moving.

No more duckin' from shotgun shells
I no longer had to fear getting shot at.

Bought a two-story house in East Palmdale
They purchased a spacious house in East Palmdale.

Palmdale, come back to me
I long for Palmdale, my previous home.

I need you and I love you, baby
I have a deep emotional connection and affection for Palmdale.

Palmdale, come back to me
I continue to express my desire for Palmdale's return.

Check it out, check it out, check it out
Listen and pay attention to what I'm about to say.

No more rats and no more roaches
There are no longer rodents or insects in our new home.

Livin' next door to football coaches
We now have neighbors who are football coaches.

Now I got a new place to sell my crack
I found a new location to sell drugs.

Now I got little white kids to jack
I started robbing young white children.

I stopped wearin' blue, wasn't trippin' on red
I no longer wore blue clothing and didn't care about wearing red.

Too busy squabbin' with the skinheads
I was preoccupied with fighting against the skinheads.

Stupid questions, distract the class
The class's attention was diverted by unnecessary questions.

Rubbin' little white girls on the ass
Engaging in inappropriate behavior with young white girls.

I didn't really care if I passed or failed
I didn't have a genuine concern about passing or failing.

I knew I was headed for the NFL
I believed I had a future career in professional football.

Until the playoff game, shoulder got hurt
My shoulder got injured during a playoff game.

I thought about my future, layin' in the dirt
While lying on the ground, I reflected on my future prospects.

I can't jump, I can't flinch
My physical abilities were hindered, and I couldn't react.

Superstar player, ridin' the bench
Despite being talented, I was now relegated to the bench.

Graduate from school? Don't make me laugh
The idea of graduating from school seemed laughable.

I got an F+ in basic math
I received an extremely poor grade in basic math.

Uh, I knew I couldn't make it in the white man's world
I realized that I would not succeed in a society dominated by white people.

So I bought me some khakis and a Gheri curl
To fit into a different crowd, I changed my appearance and hairstyle.

I knew I couldn't make it to the NFL
I was aware that my dream of playing in the NFL was unrealistic.

I went to East Palmdale and started slangin' yell
I resorted to selling drugs in East Palmdale.

Fo' sho'! I was makin' crazy dough
Without a doubt, I was making a lot of money.

Shoulda dropped outta school a long time ago
I should have quit school a while back.

Bought a cell phone, like a nut
I foolishly purchased a cell phone.

Now I deliver like Pizza Hut
I now work as a drug courier.

I drunk whiskey and Bacardi
I frequently consumed whiskey and Bacardi rum.

I sold dope to anybody
I sold drugs to anyone who wanted them.

Me and my homies sold dubs and dimes
My friends and I sold smaller quantities of drugs.

Took turns bustin' rhymes just to pass the time
We would take turns rapping as a way to pass the time.

A white man drove up to my spot
A white man arrived at my location.

He said, 'Hey homeboy, what you got?'
He inquired about my available drugs.

I put a fat rock inside his hand
I gave him a large piece of crack cocaine.

About 25 sheriffs jumped out the van
Suddenly, approximately 25 sheriffs appeared from a van.

'Get down, punk.'
They ordered the white man to get on the ground.

Can't get drunk, can't get blunted
I am unable to get intoxicated.

LA County, 95 hundred
Referring to being in LA County Jail at 9500 South Avenue.

Crips want to take my All-stars
Members of the Crips gang want to steal my expensive sneakers.

Bloods want to eat my Snicker bars
Bloods want to steal my Snickers candy bars.

Them peckerwoods don't want none
White supremacists don't want to confront me.

but the Mexican's straight own one
Mexican individuals possess a significant influence or control.

Them Essays, ???
An unclear reference, possibly referring to a Mexican slang term for Latinos.

That Essays always try to test me
Those individuals often attempt to challenge or provoke me.

So I jumped off the bed, cause I ain't no punk
I immediately got off the bed because I am not a coward.

Jammed his head up against the bunk
I forcefully pressed his head against the metal bed frame.

Socked that Cholo in his chin
I punched that gang member in the chin.

Black mother fuckers scared to jump in
Black inmates were hesitant to intervene in the situation.

Sheriff broke it up when we hit the floor
The sheriff intervened and ended the fight when it escalated to the ground.

I kept talkin' shit cause I want some more
I continued taunting and provoking because I desired further confrontation.

Back in town, we get along with the brown
Upon returning to town, we have a harmonious relationship with Hispanic individuals.

Now I'm in jail, they tryin' to beat me down
Now that I am incarcerated, they are trying to assault me.

Jail is hell, but I'll adapt
Being in jail is a difficult experience, but I will adjust to it.

Won't hesitate to get in a scrap
I am not afraid to engage in a physical fight.

Cause I'm down for mine, and that's for certain
I am loyal and committed to my own well-being without a doubt.

Sittin' in the hole with my knuckles hurtin'
Sitting in solitary confinement with my knuckles sore from fighting.

I got a fucked up life
I have a dysfunctional and unfortunate life.

Two bad kids and a naggin' wife
I have two troublesome children and a constantly complaining wife.

Dead end job at the airport
I have a low-paying and unfulfilling job at the airport.

Check too short to pay the house note
My paycheck is insufficient to cover the mortgage payment.

Turn on the TV, then I see
When I watch television, I see

Different homeboys that went to school with me
I notice former friends and acquaintances who attended the same school as me.

Playin' in the NFL
They are now professional football players in the NFL.

We used to kick back in East Palmdale
We used to relax and hang out in East Palmdale.

Rodney Williams, Lorenz Tate
Referring to specific individuals named Rodney Williams and Lorenz Tate.

Zeno plays for Colorado State
Zeno is a player for Colorado State University.

I wish my homeboys much success
I genuinely hope for my friends' achievements and prosperity.

But at the same time, I still get depressed
However, I still experience feelings of sadness and despair.

Walkin' through the wind with a cup full of gin
I am walking in the wind while holding a cup filled with gin.

Thinkin' 'bout things I coulda, woulda, shoulda been
Reflecting on the things I could have done or the paths I could have taken.

I wipe my tears, sip my beers, wish good luck to my peers
I wipe away my tears, drink my beers, and express well wishes to my peers.

Cause that's where my heartache began, heartache began
That's where my emotional pain and suffering originated.

Palmdale, come back to me
I still yearn for the return of Palmdale.

Hey, all the homeboys on the football team, where y'all at man?
Addressing other football team members and inquiring about their whereabouts.

Palmdale, come back to me
Continuing to express the desire for Palmdale's return.

Hey, wherever you at in the world, I don't care if you in Japan, Africa
Addressing anyone listening regardless of their location, whether it's Japan, Africa, or elsewhere.

Hey, you know how we used to do it, man
Reminiscing about how we used to live and engage in activities.

Yo, let me get a Palm (Palm!)
Requesting a Palm, likely referring to a high-five or handshake.

Yo, let me get a Dale (Dale!)
Requesting a Dale, possibly referring to a high-five or handshake.

Yo, what do we sell? (Yell!)
Asking what we sell, and the response is likely yelling.

Yo, where we gonna go? (We gonna go back to jail!)
Asking where we will go, and the answer is sarcastically saying back to jail.

Palmdale. Dale. Palmdale
Repeating the names Palmdale and Dale repeatedly.

(It ain't over 'til the fat man sings)
Expressing that the situation is not finished until a specific person, often portrayed as overweight, declares it over.

(Little Rock can't get none. What, what?) Palmdale
Referencing Little Rock, a city that lacks something, and then mentioning Palmdale again.

Dale. Palmdale
Repeating the names Dale and Palmdale once again.