Gambler
Anthony Hamilton/Xzibit Lyrics

Yeah.. welcome.. yeah.. huh.. there's plenty of room for everybody man..
Xzibit welcomes the listener and affirms that the world has space for everyone.

Huh, Stay in my lane like a hustla
Xzibit chooses to navigate his life carefully as a hustler and avoid interfering with others' paths.

Never hate a motherfucker,tolerate a motherfucker
Xzibit advises the audience to avoid hating anyone and instead tolerate them to a certain degree.

To a certain extent
Xzibit clarifies that there is a limit to what he is able to tolerate in others.

When it's on, it's over
Once things escalate, they quickly come to an end, without a chance to fix it.

Don't get no chance to get popping
There is no time available to react, so it is best to dodge trouble to avoid getting hurt.

Forgotten about you before your body cold in a coffin
After passing away, people soon forget about you and move on.

Just another failed attempt, you fall through the cracks
Failing in life often means being forgotten and overlooked.

Sure as God made man, the first man was Black
Xzibit acknowledges the origins of mankind and the fact that the first humans were Black.

The Black man made pyramids and gangsta rap
Xzibit reminds the listener of the many valuable contributions that Black people made throughout history.

That's all I know, 'cause poppa didn't raise no rats
The listener knows that Xzibit was taught to have values and principles by his father.

Face the facts not the fiction
Xzibit encourages the audience to confront truth, not lies.

I Build my empire from a pocket full of stones
Xzibit built his empire with little to no resources, showing the value of perseverance.

And a fifth of ambition
Xzibit demonstrates how ambition plays an important role in achieving success.

Niggas want to ball but they never want to listen
People often aspire to become wealthy, but are not open to listening or seeking advice.

So instead of coming up, they just, come up missin
Rather than rising to the top, many struggle and face unfortunate endings.

My mission is to hit with precision, shake whole continents
Xzibit's mission is to deliver his message powerfully and inspire people to make a change.

Crush niggas' confidence, expose my dominance
Xzibit aims to destroy those who try to bring him down and showcase his strength.

Without no conflict, you'll never have progress
Xzibit emphasizes that progress comes from facing challenges and overcoming them.

I'm sending this one out to all the neighborhoods and projects, I'm a
Xzibit dedicates this message to all those who live in tough urban environments and struggle to succeed.

One shot gambler (Yeah) Two shot gambler (Come on)
Xzibit is a gambler who takes risks with complete assurance in his abilities.

Three-time felon with that itch for dough
Xzibit has a strong desire for financial success and has been imprisoned multiple times.

These madd street (Whuttup) Got me puffin on dro'
Xzibit feels pressure from his environment and relies on smoking marijuana to cope.

I'm guilty (What) Tryna make a living (Work it)
Xzibit feels guilty for the things he has done to survive and make a living.

Thirty-eight albums and still no dollars (Come on)
Xzibit has released a lot of albums, but has not received significant monetary success.

And you want to know why I hit the block for mo'? (Yeah)
Xzibit returns to the streets, trying to find a way to make more money given his financial struggles.

Bitch I ain't tryna holler at you (nah)
Xzibit is not trying to flirt with the listener, but merely expresses his desire to have a good time.

I'm just want to drink, smoke, fuck and toss a couple dollars at you
Xzibit wants to party and is willing to share his money with others.

I'm fightin dirty, I'll take thirty of you motherfuckers
Xzibit is willing to fight and will not go down easily in any challenge.

I'm throwing cheapshots, low-blows and suckerpunches
Xzibit will fight with any tactic necessary to win, including unfair ones.

I'm not for the games, I'm not in the mood
Xzibit is not interested in playing games and may react aggressively if provoked.

Not to be confused with dudes that fumble and lose
Xzibit distinguishes himself from those who cannot handle challenges and fail.

Xzibit move when I hear oppurtunity knockin
Xzibit seizes the chance when he sees it and acts quickly.

But I'ma shoot straight through the door if you comin with problems
Xzibit will not hesitate to react with force if someone is confrontational.

It's too crowded at the bottom, too lonely at the top
Life is hard at both ends of the spectrum - there are too many people struggling, and too few people successful.

Ain't no inbetween, trust me, like it or not
There is no middle ground in life, and Xzibit asserts that this is a truth one must accept.

We gon' be here forever like cops and roaches
Xzibit believes his community will persevere like insects, despite adversity and destruction.

Do not approach us, ferocious, we pop them toasters, nigga
Xzibit warns others to stay away, as he will react fiercely to threats and danger.

I'ma have to hit the block, then around to my hoes
Anthony Hamilton describes his routine of visiting different areas and people in his life.

I got a haze, two trays, and a change of clothes, 'cause
Anthony Hamilton carries drugs, rolling papers, and an extra outfit with him for convenience.

Pimpin' ain't easy why'all,it's too sleazy
Anthony Hamilton acknowledges that his lifestyle as a pimp is not easy, but also involves illegal, unsavory work.

Too greasy, and I can't take it easy!
Anthony Hamilton finds his work distasteful but still feels unable to quit or slow down.

Everytime I try to get out
Xzibit describes how difficult it is to escape tough situations or negative patterns.

I get dragged right the fuck back in,
Despite his efforts to escape, external circumstances prevent Xzibit from fully leaving his struggles behind.

it's like I'm never gon' win
Xzibit expresses feeling defeated and unable to succeed no matter how hard he tries.

Nigga got the whole world on his back
Xzibit is overwhelmed and feels burdened by his circumstances.

Overeact, matter fact we act like when animals attack
People tend to react poorly and with aggression when they feel threatened, much like animals do.

I know, pussy sells faster than crack, ambassador rap
Xzibit acknowledges that sex is a powerful commodity and crucial to success in the music industry.

Twist back your salary cap, who fuckin with that?
Xzibit challenges others by asking who is able to keep up with his level of success and ambition.

Welcome to the X games, enjoy my pain
Xzibit invites others to observe and possibly even enjoy his struggles and hardships.

Inhale my smoke, it's hard not to cough or choke
Xzibit encourages others to try and endure his smoking habits, even if it is difficult.

Motorola nigga up the old fashion way
Xzibit reveals that his success was built from humble beginnings and hard work, preserving a classic sense of self-sufficiency.

This ain't rap, this is shit that I was born to say
Xzibit asserts that his message is not just music, but something integral to his very identity and purpose.

Though lately I been having dilemmas, with insignificant niggas
Xzibit has been dealing with problems caused by people who lack power or importance.

And half-ass rappers that think they can get it
Xzibit is unimpressed by those who lack drive or talent but still believe they can succeed.

We the Golden State, we keep the whole thing bouncing
Xzibit is confident in his community and culture. He references the Golden State Warriors basketball team known for their teamwork and success.

Why'all move units, we move mountains
Xzibit challenges other artists who only focus on sales, while he and his community make significant cultural impacts.

Why'all rap for bullshit, tryna be on T.V.
Xzibit criticizes other rappers who are only interested in fame and wealth, rather than genuine expression.

We seen you, now we don't like Chandra Levy, I'ma
Xzibit compares the disappearing fame and relevance of these rappers to the disappearance of Chandra Levy, a missing woman who was once widely covered in the news.