Zip Code
Black Knights Lyrics


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[Dr. Doom]
Yeah
Yo, yo
West Coast, nigga
Crip, nigga
Better check the zip code, nigga
9-0-8-0-5, for shoe yo, check the zip code
Yo, check the zip code, 9-0-8-0-5
West side is my hood, fix yo' hood, nigga
What? What? What? What?

Black Knights, the moder-en day N.W.A.
Cali's finest gangster rap rhyme writers these streets ever raised
Renegades, bustin off guns, definately
If I gotta go out, you're comin with me, like 50/50
Split decision, Doc. Doom, the rugged rhyme physician
Talk rude, bubble-goose, straight outta Hell's kitchen
Verbal hitman, Bobby Steels' ditch-diggin henchman
Monkey wrench men, I stay up in the war trenches
of L.A., put a hole through yo' eniche
Hey Mr. D.J., the Knights is here so let the beats play
We rhyme for eons, way beyond your small flow
You dynamite niggaz'll rhyme, our click is all pro

[Monk]
Divide the code of honor, kill or be killed at any time
Mathematically enclined, walk, talk with my mind
I pack metal, black gats, stainless steel swords for war
Black Knights attack, crash your coast, waves by shore
Young hitman, body ? until we master samurai style
Chop your neck, some niggaz funny style
Check my war file, from Compton to Staten Isle
I left my trademark, Ghost Dog after the gun bark
Here's a book to read, like weed'll leave your brain sparked
Plant seeds, caught three to seam, got dark
The final shootout, live by the code, die by the code
Empty on your half ass niggaz and then I reload

[Chorus: Dr. Doom]
Killah Cali, the home of the Crips and Bloods
Pimps and thugs, relax or you get hit with slugs
Dent your mug, my niggaz ain't showin no love

[Crisis]
Give 'em a double dose of that shit to leave 'em comatosed
No jokes, we smoke for comin with the rumble coats
Hitman, bullets rippin through flesh, flesh
Supreme penetration, enter your back, exit your chest
One marinate, cardi-inch roast, trapped in your neck
In this war zone, seven get throne, six connect
Discipli' incest, scorpion sting, kiss of death
In this genevese, clappin enemies, clearin facilities
You want drama? We can draw blood, I do the honor
Street novelist, pure dominence, you know the motto bitch
Knights is nothin luckin in the game so fuck bluffin
Cause mass destruction, leave bodies floatin in the Hudson
For the CREAM I'm lustin, the better thing the cheddar brings
From the get-go, we have this shit sewed, so check the zip code
(9-0-8-0-5) where cats get flipped on majorly, fuck cagerly
Thug life style, so bust this mic down
We might joust, Black Knight style, so what's this life now?
(Yo)

[Chorus - 2X]
Killah Cali, the home of the Crips and Bloods
Pimps and thugs, relax or you get hit with slugs
Dent your mug, my niggaz ain't showin no love
From North Long Beach nigga to the C, ya hood

[Outro: Dr. Doom]
West Coast
Black Knights
Check the zip code nigga, 9-0-8-0-5
Yeah, yeah
It's real here nigga
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Black Knights, nigga
West Coast, nigga
East Coast, nigga
South Side, nigga
North Side, nigga




Let's ride, nigga
Yeah...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Knights' song "Zip Code" are a tribute to the group's hometown of California, specifically the West Coast gang culture. The song is introduced by Dr. Doom, who warns anyone coming into their territory to check the zip code (9-0-8-0-5). The rest of the song is a display of the group's gangster rap skills, with each member delivering tough-talking bars about life in the streets.


The song's chorus references the infamous presence of the Crips and Bloods in Cali's gang culture, warning outsiders to watch their backs or get hit with a bullet. There is also mention of swords and samurai-style fighting, indicating a mix of traditional Asian martial arts in the group's approach to street warfare. The overall message of the song is one of defiance and aggression, a call to arms for Black Knights' fellow gang members to rise up and defend their territory at all costs.


Line by Line Meaning

West Coast, nigga
Black Knights hail from the West Coast


Crip, nigga
Black Knights associate with the Crip gang


Better check the zip code, nigga
Be sure to double-check the zip code


9-0-8-0-5, for shoe yo, check the zip code
Referencing the zip code for their area


Yo, check the zip code, 9-0-8-0-5
Emphasizing the importance of using the correct zip code


West side is my hood, fix yo' hood, nigga
The West side is their territory and they demand loyalty


What? What? What? What?
Aggressive questioning response


Black Knights, the modern-day N.W.A.
The Black Knights are like the modern-version of N.W.A.


Cali's finest gangster rap rhyme writers these streets ever raised
The Black Knights are the best gangster rap writers from California


Renegades, bustin off guns, definitely
Black Knights are rebels who are known to engage in gun violence


If I gotta go out, you're comin with me, like 50/50
If they go down, they'll take others down with them


Split decision, Doc. Doom, the rugged rhyme physician
Doc. Doom is their rugged rapper


Talk rude, bubble-goose, straight outta Hell's kitchen
They're from a rough neighborhood


Verbal hitman, Bobby Steels' ditch-diggin henchman
They're hitmen who are associated with Bobby Steels


Monkey wrench men, I stay up in the war trenches
They're involved in the constant turf wars


of L.A., put a hole through yo' eniche
If they need to, they'll kill someone from the opposing gang


Hey Mr. D.J., the Knights is here so let the beats play
They're announcing their presence and requesting to hear music


We rhyme for eons, way beyond your small flow
They have been rapping for a long time and are better than other rappers


You dynamite niggaz'll rhyme, our click is all pro
They're better at rapping compared to other rappers


Divide the code of honor, kill or be killed at any time
The code of honor is to kill or be killed whenever necessary


Mathematically inclined, walk, talk with my mind
They're intelligent and think critically


I pack metal, black gats, stainless steel swords for war
They carry weapons to engage in wars


Black Knights attack, crash your coast, waves by shore
They'll attack and dominate a coast or territory


Young hitman, body ? until we master samurai style
They're hitmen who are working towards becoming samurais


Chop your neck, some niggaz funny style
They'll kill people without any hesitation


Check my war file, from Compton to Staten Isle
Their war file consists of acts of violence committed in Compton and Staten Island


I left my trademark, Ghost Dog after the gun bark
They have a signature way of killing, which is after barking like a ghost dog


Here's a book to read, like weed'll leave your brain sparked
They have a book to read and it will change your perspective like weed


Plant seeds, caught three to seam, got dark
They plant seeds of violence and have killed three people


The final shootout, live by the code, die by the code
They'll abide by the code of honor and die fighting


Empty on your half-assed niggaz and then I reload
They'll unload their guns on anyone who isn't serious and then reload


Killah Cali, the home of the Crips and Bloods
California is home to the infamous Crips and Bloods


Pimps and thugs, relax or you get hit with slugs
They warn that if you aren't cautious, you'll be attacked


Dent your mug, my niggaz ain't showin no love
They won't show any mercy


Give 'em a double dose of that shit to leave 'em comatosed
They'll attack someone brutally to the point of comatose


No jokes, we smoke for coming with the Rumble coats
They'll use violence on those who threaten them


Hitman, bullets rippin through flesh, flesh
They're hitmen who are known to kill ruthlessly


Supreme penetration, enter your back, exit your chest
They have a signature way of killing, which is to enter the back and exit through the chest


One marinate, cardi-inch roast, trapped in your neck
They'll shoot someone in the neck to kill them


In this war zone, seven get thrown, six connect
In gang war, seven will die whereas six will win the battle


Discipli' incest, scorpion sting, kiss of death
They're trained with the worst forms of violence and killing


In this genevese, clappin' enemies, clearing facilities
They'll eliminate their enemies and take over their territories


You want drama? We can draw blood, I do the honor
They'll engage in violence and take pride in doing so


Street novelist, pure dominance, you know the motto bitch
They're talented when it comes to violence and have an attitude of dominance


Knights are nothing luckin' in the game so fuck bluffin'
They're serious about their reputation and don't bluff


Mass destruction, leave bodies floating in the Hudson
They'll cause mass destruction and leave bodies in the Hudson River


For the CREAM I'm lustin', the better thing the cheddar brings
They lust after money and value it over anything else


From the get-go, we have this shit sewed, so check the zip code
They have control over their territory and stress the importance of using the right zip code


(9-0-8-0-5) where cats get flipped on majorly, fuck cagerly
Their territory is a place where people suffer serious consequences for being in the wrong place at the wrong time


Thug life style, so bust this mic down
They are living the thug life and are good at rapping


We might joust, Black Knight style, so what's this life now?
They might engage in violent conflict in their signature way, so others should be ready


Killah Cali, the home of the Crips and Bloods
Reiterating that California is home to dangerous gangs


Pimps and thugs, relax or you get hit with slugs
Once again, warning others to stay away from threatening them


Dent your mug, my niggaz ain't showin no love
They won't show any mercy


From North Long Beach nigga to the C, ya hood
They have control from North Long Beach to Compton


West Coast
Acknowledging the West Coast music scene


East Coast, nigga
Acknowledging the East Coast music scene


South Side, nigga
Acknowledging the South Side music scene


North Side, nigga
Acknowledging the North Side music scene


Let's ride, nigga
Expressing a willingness to engage in violent turf wars




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Zip Code Lyrics
[Dr. Doom]
Yeah
Yo, yo
West Coast, nigga
Crip, nigga
Better check the zip code, nigga
9-0-8-0-5, for shoe yo, check the zip code
Yo, check the zip code, 9-0-8-0-5
West side is my hood, fix yo' hood, nigga
What? What? What? What?

Black Knights, the moder-en day N.W.A
Cali's finest gangster rap rhyme writers these streets ever raised
Renegades, bustin off guns, definately
If I gotta go out, you're comin with me, like 50/50
Split decision, Doc. Doom, the rugged rhyme physician
Talk rude, bubble-goose, straight outta Hell's kitchen
Verbal hitman, Bobby Steels' ditch-diggin henchman
Monkey wrench men, I stay up in the war trenches
Of L.A., put a hole through yo' eniche
Hey Mr. D.J., the Knights is here so let the beats play
We rhyme for eons, way beyond your small flow
You dynamite niggas'll rhyme, our click is all pro

[Monk]
Divide the code of honor, kill or be killed at any time
Mathematically enclined, walk, talk with my mind
I pack metal, black gats, stainless steel swords for war
Black Knights attack, crash your coast, waves by shore
Young hitman, body ? until we master samurai style
Chop your neck, some niggas funny style
Check my war file, from Compton to Staten Isle
I left my trademark, Ghost Dog after the gun bark
Here's a book to read, like weed'll leave your brain sparked
Plant seeds, caught three to seam, got dark
The final shootout, live by the code, die by the code
Empty on your half ass niggas and then I reload
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[Hook: Dr. Doom]
Killah Cali, the home of the Crips and Bloods
Pimps and thugs, relax or you get hit with slugs
Dent your mug, my niggas ain't showin no love

[Crisis]
Give 'em a double dose of that shit to leave 'em comatosed
No jokes, we smoke for comin with the rumble coats
Hitman, bullets rippin through flesh, flesh
Supreme penetration, enter your back, exit your chest
One marinate, cardi-inch roast, trapped in your neck
In this war zone, seven get throne, six connect
Discipli' incest, scorpion sting, kiss of death
In this genevese, clappin enemies, clearin facilities
You want drama? We can draw blood, I do the honor
Street novelist, pure dominence, you know the motto bitch
Knights is nothin luckin in the game so fuck bluffin
Cause mass destruction, leave bodies floatin in the Hudson
For the CREAM I'm lustin, the better thing the cheddar brings
From the get-go, we have this shit sewed, so check the zip code
(9-0-8-0-5) where cats get flipped on majorly, fuck cagerly
Thug life style, so bust this mic down
We might joust, Black Knight style, so what's this life now?
(Yo)

[Hook - 2X]
Killah Cali, the home of the Crips and Bloods
Pimps and thugs, relax or you get hit with slugs
Dent your mug, my niggas ain't showin no love
From North Long Beach nigga to the City of Hud
[Outro: Dr. Doom]
West Coast
Black Knights
Check the zip code nigga, 9-0-8-0-5
Yeah, yeah
It's real here nigga
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Black Knights, nigga
West Coast, nigga
East Coast, nigga
South Side, nigga
North Side, nigga
Let's ride, nigga
Yeah...

Lyrics from: genius.com



All comments from YouTube:

@Shagmandotcom

I like how the beat just switched up๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@moyza_

One of the best beats ever, hands down.

@deezy81

Those drums are some subwoofer burster

@bartelR

@deezy81 when you think the beat is sick enough it gets even more insane!

@TClint850

Broooooo!! That last verse is monumental ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@curtmcgirt4207

Man I remember when I first heard this as a world premiere on the wakeup show when RZA would guest host. Black Knights was that group that was dope as fuck but for whatever reason didn't blow. RIP Doc Doom.

@anttemo41

After Doom got murdered they disappeared

@tonyrusike4628

The beat is sick ...damn!!!!!

@leibweiss

Very dope ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿฅท๐Ÿฅท๐ŸŽง๐ŸŽง๐ŸŽง๐Ÿฅท๐Ÿฅท๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@mauro0893

Oof this beat is hot af ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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