Issues
Anderson Paak; Dem Jointz; Dr. Dre; Ice Cube Lyrics
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Cocaine, money and pistols
Goddammit I got issues
Can't be serious
Alright now here we go
Where my city at?
Fuck with me, come on
Fuck with me, come on
You know I'm really that
Fuck with me, come on
Come on, come on
Don't even act like I ain't about my business
Mothafucka come on!
Come on, come on
Full clip, ammunition
You don't wanna deal with these fuckin' consequences
Fuckboys should tighten up a whole lot
I got some niggas with me down for runnin' up in your spot
And these niggas got hatchets and ratchets
Some of them lethals up under the mattress
And matter of fact this is a chance to show my lifestyle out to the masses
But chances are I might get another negative reaction
They got my fraction but I fucks 'em up like battery acid
Who gives a fuck what you think, nigga? This is my passion
Ride through the time, you know my name, you know my reputation
You know what it is, I don't need to give no explanation
When you say my fuckin' name, add exclamation
Los Angeles king now, make your bitch bring crowns
To me and Dre, you don't like it, you can lay
Think I'm quiet cause I'm actin', but my bank account gon' say
Fuck you! Respected from SoCal out to the Bay
Cashed a lot of checks this mornin', guess today was a good day
Now I lay me down
And wake up to gunshots in this crazy town
Good mornin'
And the sleepers'll join the fallen
But this is what the fuck is up, doin' this for my city
Comp-town, Hub, this my fuckin' committee
Shout out to Dub C, real nigga be with me
C-Walkin' on these niggas with a crease in them Dickies
You know how many nights I heard them sparks echo in the park?
Around this time I was spinnin' records at Eve After Dark
My CD crazy, school girls used to play with that chalk
Same chalk police used to outline niggas we lost
You understand what I'm sayin'? Shit is crazy, man
Fuck the money, yo this shit could never change me, man
These new niggas in this bitch could never phase me, man
I know it's strange but on some real shit it's plain as day
I'm just havin' some fuckin' fun with this rap shit
Nigga with an attitude, still gettin' active
Man this industry to me, it feels a little plastic
I ain't heard nothin' that I can consider classic
But this is for my niggas who been runnin' with me
And everybody in this bitch that's out there gunnin' for me
And I got love for my people that stay one hundred with me
I'ma keep it A1, been that way since day one
Now I lay me down
And wake up to gunshots in this crazy town
Good mornin'
And the sleepers'll join the fallen
So I lay me down
And wake up to gunshots in this crazy town
Good mornin'
And the sleepers will join the fallen
Drama make the city happy
All I think about is makin' classics
Classics for the masses
This how you make, classic
Classic
This is where I leave you
Carry you
In the city of Compton
This is where I leave you
Carry you
Down the Pacific Coast
This is where I leave you
And I will miss you
"Issues" by Anderson Paak, Dem Jointz, Dr. Dre, and Ice Cube is a song that addresses the issues and challenges faced by individuals living in Compton, California. The lyrics are descriptive, powerful, and are delivered with much passion and energy. The song talks about the drug trade, violence, and the constant threat of danger that people face in the city. The line "From close range we official, cocaine, money, and pistols" is about drug trafficking, and the fact that many people in Compton are involved in the trade. The chorus "Now I lay me down and wake up to gunshots in this crazy town" highlights the violence and crime in the city.
The song also touches on the importance of loyalty, respect, and reputation in Compton. Ice Cube raps "Think I'm quiet cause I'm actin', but my bank account gon' say, fuck you! Respected from SoCal out to the Bay" showing that he values reputation and standing up for what he believes in more than money. The song closes on a reflective note, with the lines "This is where I leave you, carry you, in the city of Compton, this is where I leave you, carry you, down the Pacific coast, this is where I leave you, and I will miss you".
Overall, "Issues" is a powerful and intense song that highlights the struggles and challenges that many people face living in Compton, and the importance of resilience, pride, and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
From close range we official
We have authority from a short distance
Cocaine, money and pistols
Possession of drugs, cash, and guns
Goddammit I got issues
I have personal problems and struggles
Can't be serious
This cannot be real
Alright now here we go
Let's get started
Where my city at?
Where is my hometown?
Fuck with me, come on
Challenge me, let's go
I know you're feelin' that
I know you are enjoying this
You know I'm really that
You know I am a force to be reckoned with
Don't even act like I ain't about my business
Do not doubt my professionalism
Mothafucka come on!
Let's do this!
Full clip, ammunition
Possession of a fully-loaded gun
You don't wanna deal with these fuckin' consequences
You do not want to face the repercussions
Fuckboys should tighten up a whole lot
Weak individuals need to improve themselves greatly
I got some niggas with me down for runnin' up in your spot
I have loyal partners willing to raid your place
And these niggas got hatchets and ratchets
My partners possess brutal weapons
Some of them lethals up under the mattress
Deadly tools hidden under the bed
And matter of fact this is a chance to show my lifestyle out to the masses
This is an opportunity to showcase my lifestyle to the public
But chances are I might get another negative reaction
There is a possibility of receiving another unfavorable response
They got my fraction but I fucks 'em up like battery acid
They got some of my money, but I will make them regret it
Who gives a fuck what you think, nigga? This is my passion
I do not care about your opinion, this is my calling
Ride through the time, you know my name, you know my reputation
My reputation precedes me wherever I go
You know what it is, I don't need to give no explanation
You already know the situation, no need for explanation
When you say my fuckin' name, add exclamation
Say my name with enthusiasm
Los Angeles king now, make your bitch bring crowns
I am the king of Los Angeles, make your significant other show respect
To me and Dre, you don't like it, you can lay
Respect me and Dr. Dre or suffer the consequences
Think I'm quiet cause I'm actin', but my bank account gon' say
My financial success speaks louder than my quiet demeanor
Fuck you! Respected from SoCal out to the Bay
My haters can go to hell! I am respected throughout Southern California and the Bay Area
Cashed a lot of checks this mornin', guess today was a good day
I received a lot of money today, it was a good day
Now I lay me down
I am going to sleep now
And wake up to gunshots in this crazy town
I will wake up to the sound of gunfire in this dangerous city
Good mornin'
Sarcastic greeting to the dangerous environment he is in
And the sleepers'll join the fallen
More victims will die and join the casualties
So I lay me down
I am going to sleep again
And I will miss you
I will miss my hometown
Drama make the city happy
The city thrives on drama and chaos
All I think about is makin' classics
All I care about is making timeless music
Classics for the masses
Music that will stand the test of time and appeal to a wide audience
This how you make, classic
This is how you make a masterpiece song
This is where I leave you
This is where we part ways
Carry you
I will remember you
In the city of Compton
In my hometown of Compton
Down the Pacific Coast
As I leave and travel down the Pacific Coast
And I will miss you
I will miss Compton and its people
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Young, Bernard Jr. Edwards, Brandon Anderson Paak, Curtis Chambers, Dwayne Abernathy, Morris Ricks, Serif Mahzuni, Theron Otis Feemster, Trevor Lawrence Jr.
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Tahir Akgun
this song is pure fire.
another succesful example with a sample from selda bağcan - ince ince
Catalin Savu
This is hard !!! This is real rap !!! West Coast !!! Dre & Cube ..can't say nothing more !!!
Terence Robinson
My favorite track on this jawn is talking to my diary beat too hard that shit make always make me bob my head
Retselisitsoe Bautloane
Wow!!! This is my favourite song on the Dr.Dre Compton album 2015...the Bass, the Bass!
zainab mohammed
+Retselisitsoe Bautloane agreed
villain
hell yea the bass line is badass fades in then fades goes away
Oscar Olson
I miss having two 12s in my truck of my 97 Nissan Sentra. One would think that songs like this or other rap would have the strongest bass, and don't get it twisted, that slapped. However, I listen to a lot of different genres, eras, artists, etc. The song with the strongest bass, BAR NONE, was "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath. That song registered on the Richter scale. It would move my rear view mirror. Not vibrate it, but adjust it.
Blossomeli
Also Supermagic by Mos Def. Flawless sample!
Hasan Coşar
actually Mos Def. sampled this from Selda Bağcan. a Turkish singer. " ince ince bir kar yağar" is the song. from 70s.
Randy Bobandy
unbelievable. This song makes me want to accomplish so much