Known as "The Big Badass". Album of that name was released in 1994
Can't Stop
Ant Banks Lyrics
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E 40 talking: Mack OneDime excuse me playboy
Aiight check this out aiight nigga check this out
Like that check this out let's let 'em know summin'
You know niggas should've been plugged up
From L.A. to the Bay you understand we doin' Big Thangs
Big thangs mothafucka big thangs fool. Check it out!
Aiight One O this E Feezee I gotta I gotta
Thank my math teacher Count Dracula
For just teachin' a brother to you know
Count his marbles you know
What about you?
Verse 1 (Mack)
You see I can't stop I won't stop
'til I check a mil I need a super bad bitch
And a house on the hill
365 7days I believe crack pays
My estates been guarded by pit bulls and AK's
I'm straight cookin' them thangs
Movin' weight like I should
'Cause a nigga livin' good
Don't mean he went Hollywood
Dog I practice my craft
So each year I get better
To stay ghetto and clever
But be richer than ever
(E-40) Fonzerelli man I thought you was a rebel
I am but tell me this then
Why you move up out the ghetto (the ghetto)
Mothafucka I am the ghetto
I beg yo pardon
Nigga I was grindin' tryin to take off niggas heads
Flossin' & fuckin' hoes when you was in kindergarten
Nigga this ain't Lenny and Squiggy
This E-Feezee & Mack Teezee
Fuckin' with Italian Romaine pasta chicken Tortellini
Thirty odd six custodian, with the scope
Far from Nickelodeon no shit no joke
Southern Cali up North see we be rollin'
Make a bitch purchase a gun
Report it stolen
Plead the 5th but don't snitch
No case 'cause they're po po
And they mami know that 12 gage equipment can be traced
Stand on ya bunions
Nigga don't try to get caught in his drawers
'Cause them 2.2.3's be penetratin' through walls
Plus I got warrants and shit
Didn't pay child support
Thinkin' about skippin' town
Movin' to Shreveport.
Bitch
Chorus
(Mack 10) You see I can't stop I won't stop
'til I check a mil'
I need a super bad bitch and a house on the hill
(E-40) From L.A. to the Yay see we be rollin'
Make a bitch purchase a gun report it stolen
(Mack 10)You see I can't stop I won't stop
'til I check a mil'
I need a super bad bitch and a house on the hill
(E-40) See you my dude right
That mean we pa'tnas in crime
It's Forty Fonzarelli and Mack Dime (Mack Dime) Bitch
Verse 2
(Mack 10) Forty I'm the one bro that's in the mix like gumbo
Now how can I stay humble
And make feddy by the bundle
Marv said we got bigger triggas
Mack we got bigger figures
Now throw the top back on the 'Rarri
And bang gears on these niggas
And watch what the money show you
About niggas that don't know you
Busters is gone hate
Real G's is happy foe ya
It's Mack Dime on the grind
Fool it's my time to shine
Now would you niggas kick back
And let me get mine
(E-40) Causin' havoc sparkin' up chaos
Bringin' the ruckus heavy metal heaters
Mobb, under buckets
If ya can't beat us
Then join us get on the team
Streetsweepers grenades rifles
And M1 car beams
Dice games craps bets over car titles
Pink slips cash money
Watchin' out for rival gang members beefin'
Bad weather but it all boils down to
Who got the most paper
Chorus
Verse 3
(Mack 10) I shoot 'em up like syringes
I know what real ends is
Lo lo's Harley Davis and big body Benzes
Ain't been faded so far on my wrist
I got a are hundred thousand dollar car
'cause I push the caviar
So what's up what you need everybody huddle up
Got that 2 for 1 special with the rock called double up
So get lit take a hit shop is open all day
From L.A. to the Bay it's Mack 10 & E-Fortaay
(E-40) Sometimes I wonder if it's worth this
Fuckin' with the law tryna make it look like
I'm runnin' a legitimate tow truck service
With a Just Say No to Drug bumper sticker
On the back window (back window)
Knowin' I been smokin' a gang of Indo
Around the corner four houses down across the way way
Make a right and then a left
Over there by Safeway and when ya get there page me
Punch in how much you want to spend
Separate the 20's from the 1's 5's and 10's
Slick sly sharp narcotic vendors
Always do business in shopping centers
Buck 'em stick 'em stuck 'em don't ever fuck me
Hate 'em bleed 'em love 'em shit can get ugly
Chorus
Hoo bang hoo ride (2X)
Hoo ride hoo bang
Who be ridin' who be bangin' (Westside) Ride Nigga
(Repeat)
Fuck 'em and feed 'em cold sardines, cold sardines
(Repeat)
The track βCanβt Stopβ by Ant Banks featuring E-40 is one of the classic West Coast gangsta rap songs. The lyrics revolve around the rapperβs pursuit of money, power, and respect. Mack OneDime begins the first verse, stating that he won't stop until he earns a million dollars, combining dope dealing with the gangsta lifestyle. E-40 jumps into the second verse, bragging about his criminal exploits and warning listeners about the police. Both rappers ended their verses with a message that their ultimate goal is to acquire as much money as possible. The chorus repeats the theme, "you see I can't stop, I won't stop until I check a mil," conveying just how entrenched the idea of gathering wealth is in Mack OneDime and E-40's minds.
The overall song has a common theme in gangsta rap about crime, drugs, and violence, but the interpretation of these themes is multifaceted. The chorus continues to repeat the line βfrom LA to the Bay,β highlighting that this is not just a story-based song but a representation of the rapper's true lifestyle. The West Coast gangsta rap scene in the late 90s was more than just a music genre but a way of life portrayed vividly throughout the lyrics. The song's beat has a relaxed, yet ominous vibe that makes it easy to vibe to, and it amplifies the lyrics' intensity. "Can't Stop" was a controversial song upon release but is now considered one of the west coastβs most definitive rap tracks of the late 90s.
Line by Line Meaning
Mack OneDime excuse me playboy
Mack is interrupting to start the song.
Aiight check this out aiight nigga check this out
He's excited to start the song.
We crimeys right that mean you my pa'tner in crime
We're criminals, so we're partners in crime.
From L.A. to the Bay you understand we doin' Big Thangs
We're doing big things in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
I gotta I gotta Thank my math teacher Count Dracula
He thanks his math teacher for teaching him how to count his 'marbles'.
You see I can't stop I won't stop 'til I check a mil I need a super bad bitch And a house on the hill 365 7days I believe crack pays My estates been guarded by pit bulls and AK's I'm straight cookin' them thangs Movin' weight like I should 'Cause a nigga livin' good Don't mean he went Hollywood Dog I practice my craft So each year I get better To stay ghetto and clever But be richer than ever
He's never stopping until he checks a million dollars, and he wants a lavish lifestyle. He's making money from selling crack and guarding his estate with dogs and weapons. He doesn't want to go Hollywood but wants to keep getting better at his craft to stay clever and rich.
Fonzerelli man I thought you was a rebel I am but tell me this then Why you move up out the ghetto (the ghetto) Mothafucka I am the ghetto I beg yo pardon Nigga I was grindin' tryin to take off niggas heads Flossin' & fuckin' hoes when you was in kindergarten Nigga this ain't Lenny and Squiggy This E-Feezee & Mack Teezee Fuckin' with Italian Romaine pasta chicken Tortellini Thirty odd six custodian, with the scope Far from Nickelodeon no shit no joke Southern Cali up North see we be rollin' Make a bitch purchase a gun Report it stolen Plead the 5th but don't snitch No case 'cause they're po po And they mami know that 12 gage equipment can be traced Stand on ya bunions Nigga don't try to get caught in his drawers 'Cause them 2.2.3's be penetratin' through walls Plus I got warrants and shit Didn't pay child support Thinkin' about skippin' town Movin' to Shreveport. Bitch
E-40 is asked why he left the ghetto and explains that he is the ghetto. He used to grind and kill people. He's not to be underestimated as he eats fancy food and rolls around with firearms. He advises not to snitch and to plead the fifth. He also has warrants and child support to pay and considers moving to Shreveport.
(Mack 10) You see I can't stop I won't stop 'til I check a mil' I need a super bad bitch and a house on the hill (E-40) From L.A. to the Yay see we be rollin' Make a bitch purchase a gun report it stolen (Mack 10)You see I can't stop I won't stop (E-40) See you my dude right That mean we pa'tnas in crime It's Forty Fonzarelli and Mack Dime (Mack Dime) Bitch
They can't stop until they make a million and get a lavish lifestyle. They're rolling in LA and the Bay, forcing women to buy guns. They're partners in crime.
(Mack 10) Forty I'm the one bro that's in the mix like gumbo Now how can I stay humble And make feddy by the bundle Marv said we got bigger triggas Mack we got bigger figures Now throw the top back on the 'Rarri And bang gears on these niggas And watch what the money show you About niggas that don't know you Busters is gone hate Real G's is happy foe ya It's Mack Dime on the grind Fool it's my time to shine Now would you niggas kick back And let me get mine
Mack 10 is mixed in and doesn't want to stay humble - he wants to make more money and enjoy his wealth. They have bigger guns and figures now. They're driving around and showing off their wealth. Money reveals who your true friends and enemies are. It's Mack's time to shine.
Causin' havoc sparkin' up chaos Bringin' the ruckus heavy metal heaters Mobb, under buckets If ya can't beat us Then join us get on the team Streetsweepers grenades rifles And M1 car beams Dice games craps bets over car titles Pink slips cash money Watchin' out for rival gang members beefin' Bad weather but it all boils down to Who got the most paper
More destruction is on the way with weapons and mob-like tactics. They're playing dice games and making bets with cars, watches, and money. They're looking out for rival gangs and checking who's making more money.
I shoot 'em up like syringes I know what real ends is Lo lo's Harley Davis and big body Benzes Ain't been faded so far on my wrist I got a are hundred thousand dollar car 'cause I push the caviar So what's up what you need everybody huddle up Got that 2 for 1 special with the rock called double up So get lit take a hit shop is open all day From L.A. to the Bay it's Mack 10 & E-Fortaay
He's shooting people up with a gun and knows what really matters. He has luxurious cars and a Rolex watch. He's selling drugs and offering a rock special. His shop is open in LA and the Bay Area.
Sometimes I wonder if it's worth this Fuckin' with the law tryna make it look like I'm runnin' a legitimate tow truck service With a Just Say No to Drug bumper sticker On the back window (back window) Knowin' I been smokin' a gang of Indo Around the corner four houses down across the way way Make a right and then a left Over there by Safeway and when ya get there page me Punch in how much you want to spend Separate the 20's from the 1's 5's and 10's Slick sly sharp narcotic vendors Always do business in shopping centers Buck 'em stick 'em stuck 'em don't ever fuck me Hate 'em bleed 'em love 'em shit can get ugly
He wonders if risking dealing drugs is worth getting involved with the law. He pretends to run a tow truck service and even has a Just Say No bumper sticker. He's smoking weed and selling drugs behind a Safeway. When someone approaches him to buy, they have to punch in how much they want and he separates the money. He's very smart about selling drugs, always meeting in shopping centers. He can be both loving and dangerous depending on how you treat him.
Hoo bang hoo ride (2X) Hoo ride hoo bang Who be ridin' who be bangin' (Westside) Ride Nigga Fuck 'em and feed 'em cold sardines, cold sardines
The gang repeat their catchphrase and talk about how they're the ones controlling the situation. They don't like their enemies and treat them poorly.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY BANKS, DEDRICK D'MON ROLISON, EARL T. STEVENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jwhite7104
This slick sound like βI donβt like to dream about getting paidβ or am I trippin
@julioverne579
Lol fuck Spotify but after I listened to MC Rens album Shock of the Hour Spotshifi recommended some Ant Banks and Dr. Dre. So I checked the album out and here I am. πΎπ
@BluefaceUchies3100
This should have millions of views π€
@vonrenna7039
No one asked me but the bay has always been hella underrated imo.
@420fonzi4
Been here since 97'.... π¬
@chuckmungro9788
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@caliboi8415
Classic....slept on album
@elainevargas2225
Yup i couldnβt agree anymore
@Keepthinking568
Ant hooked this beat up
@fingerpickups
e40 is so underrated ^_^