Dem Boys
Boyz In Da Hood Lyrics


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(Intro: P. Diddy)
Bad Bouth South
Block Entertainment
I s this right here
Y'all ready?
Come on
Lets ride
Its Boyz N Da Hood nigga (Boyz N Da Hood nigga) (In Da Hood nigga)
As we proceed (As we proceed) (As we proceed)
To give y'all what y'all need (To give y'all what y'all need) (What y'all need)

Yeah nigga, yeah nigga

(Hook)
Its some Boyz N Da Hood sell anything for profit (profit)
Five (five) in the morning on the corner clockin' (clockin')
Yeah we wrong but dare a nigga try to stop us (try to stop us)
And you can get it, anywhere anybody
Dem Boyz got work, Dem Boyz got yay
Dem Boyz got purp, Dem Boyz got haze
Dem Boyz got glocks, Dem Boyz got K's
Dem Boyz got blocks, Dem Boyz gettin paid

(Young Jeezy)
If its taking too long to lock up bring it back (bring it back)
You was short any way so bring a stack (bring a stack)
And that shit was fucked up, I wouldn't even know
I ain't hand over enough a whole thing since '94 (damn!)
We ain't trippin' we'll swap it out (swap it out)
If its still in the rap we'll swap it out (yeah!)
(ahee) Let me hop off in the shower
And get myself together I gone need about a hour (about a hour)
I got real clientele
We ain't breaking shit down, we don't need no scales (get it right)
He worth a mill on the low
Plus the weather man said that its a light chance of snow

(Hook)
Its some Boyz N Da Hood sell anything for profit (profit)
Five (five) in the morning on the corner clockin' (clockin')
Yeah we wrong but dare a nigga try to stop us (try to stop us)
And you can get it, anywhere anybody
Dem Boyz got work, Dem Boyz got yay
Dem Boyz got purp, Dem Boyz got haze
Dem Boyz got glocks, Dem Boyz got K's
Dem Boyz got blocks, Dem Boyz gettin paid

(Jody Breeze)
Well look into the eyes of a young gutta nigga
Loyal to the game out here tryin to make a come up nigga
Serving lots of jay, cocking blocks
Knockin country niggaz out they Dr. Jay (out they Dr. Jay)
Fuckin wit a mobsta
Cock sucka you popa (popa)
Just so you niggaz don't get it twisted (twisted)
Just listen and pay attention (attention)
To one of the realest up out here (you here me?)
With ambition and on a mission
For getting Benjamins ready (Benjamins)
And willing to put one of you out your misery (out of your misery)
So bag back, the 44's in the dashboard (dashboard)
Trying to act bad will make me blast at your asshole (asshole)
Let the let stackin' mo
I give you what you ask for (ask for)
5 for the 50 nigga
Gone before I hit you nigga

(Hook)
Its some Boyz N Da Hood sell anything for profit (profit)
Five (five) in the morning on the corner clockin' (clockin')
Yeah we wrong but dare a nigga try to stop us (try to stop us)
And you can get it, anywhere anybody
Dem Boyz got work, Dem Boyz got yay
Dem Boyz got purp, Dem Boyz got haze
Dem Boyz got glocks, Dem Boyz got K's
Dem Boyz got blocks, Dem Boyz gettin paid

(Duke)
Yo, now I'm an eastside resider
Keep niggaz liver than powder
Stanking like clam chowder
If they thinking that they wilder (okay)
Every since I can remember
I been toting that timber
Keep the block hotter than July in the middle of December (aaahh! {2x})
Niggaz better know my M-O (M-O)
From Houston down to the NO (unh hun)
Came a long ways from Lindberg's flying
The back of a remo (alright)
You can catch Dukey posted up
Right off exit 65
With some real ass niggaz (yeah)
Who ain't selling bean pies (yeah)
Just to get them green guys
Baby momas we hide (unh hun)
Catch them hoes by surprise
Froze with they mouth wide
Even tough guys get duck taped and hog tied
Cause me, Jody, Jeezy and Gee gone always ride

(Hook)
Its some Boyz N Da Hood sell anything for profit (profit)
Five (five) in the morning on the corner clockin' (clockin')
Yeah we wrong but dare a nigga try to stop us (try to stop us)
And you can get it, anywhere anybody
Dem Boyz got work, Dem Boyz got yay
Dem Boyz got purp, Dem Boyz got haze
Dem Boyz got glocks, Dem Boyz got K's
Dem Boyz got blocks, Dem Boyz gettin paidee you block!




Boyz N Da Hood
I like

Overall Meaning

In "Dem Boys," Boyz In Da Hood rap about their experiences living in the rough and impoverished neighborhoods of America. They describe the struggles they face as drug dealers, risking their lives every day to sell anything from cocaine to marijuana in order to make a living. The hook of the song lists the various items that the Boyz have - work, yay (cocaine), purp (purple drank), haze (marijuana), glocks and K's (guns) - and repeatedly emphasizes that they are getting paid for their efforts. The verses focus on several of the individual members of the Boyz, each describing his experiences in the drug game and the lengths he will go to in order to protect himself and his territory.


One of the most compelling aspects of "Dem Boys" is the honesty with which the Boyz describe their circumstances. They don't glamorize their lives or make excuses for their illegal activities; they simply state the facts and the cold, hard reality of the world they inhabit. The song is a testament to the resilience of those who grow up in poverty and the lengths they will go to simply survive.


Line by Line Meaning

Bad Bouth South
An expression to represent the toughness and roughness of the South area.


Block Entertainment
Name of the music label or producer responsible for the production of the song.


I s this right here
An expression asking if this is the right time to start or perform the song.


Y'all ready?
Asking if the listeners are prepared to listen to the song.


Come on
An expression to encourage the audience to join in and enjoy the song.


Lets ride
An expression to represent having a good time while listening to the music.


Its Boyz N Da Hood nigga (Boyz N Da Hood nigga) (In Da Hood nigga)
Proudly proclaiming the band's identity and origin.


As we proceed (As we proceed) (As we proceed)
An expression to indicate the continuity of the song performance.


To give y'all what y'all need (To give y'all what y'all need) (What y'all need)
An expression to represent the intention of the song to provide listeners with music, lyrics, and entertainment that they want and appreciate.


Yeah nigga, yeah nigga
An expression to show excitement and enthusiasm towards the song performance and the audience.


Its some Boyz N Da Hood sell anything for profit (profit)
The statement represents the group's attitude towards selling anything to make a profit, regardless of its legality.


Five (five) in the morning on the corner clockin' (clockin')
Refers to the group's illegal activities like selling drugs starting early in the morning.


Yeah we wrong but dare a nigga try to stop us (try to stop us)
The group acknowledges that what they do is wrong but are willing to fight anyone who tries to prevent them from making money from their illegal activities.


And you can get it, anywhere anybody
The group does not discriminate and will sell their products to anyone as long as they are willing to pay.


Dem Boyz got work, Dem Boyz got yay
The group has cocaine to sell illegally to their customers.


Dem Boyz got purp, Dem Boyz got haze
The group has marijuana to sell illegally to their customers.


Dem Boyz got glocks, Dem Boyz got K's
The group has firearms to protect themselves and conduct illegal activities.


Dem Boyz got blocks, Dem Boyz gettin paid
The group has a lot of illegal money from selling drugs and guns.


If its taking too long to lock up bring it back (bring it back)
A statement suggesting that if it is taking too long for drugs to sell, they should return the drugs to the supplier and try again later.


You was short any way so bring a stack (bring a stack)
A statement to bring more cash since the purchaser did not pay in full for their product.


And that shit was fucked up, I wouldn't even know
An expression to indicate that the group is not concerned with inferior or low-quality drugs purchased.


I ain't hand over enough a whole thing since '94 (damn!)
A statement indicating the success of their drug dealing since 1994.


We ain't trippin' we'll swap it out (swap it out)
A statement indicating the group is willing to exchange their drugs for a better quality product.


(yeah!) (ahee) Let me hop off in the shower
An expression acknowledging the need to shower before attending to their illegal activities.


And get myself together I gone need about a hour (about a hour)
An estimation of the time it will take to get ready before engaging in illegal activities.


I got real clientele
The group has a real and loyal customer base for their illegal activities.


We ain't breaking shit down, we don't need no scales (get it right)
An expression indicating they are not wasting drugs by breaking them down and selling them in smaller quantities since their customers buy large amounts.


He worth a mill on the low
One of the group's customers has a lot of money for purchasing illegal drugs and is keeping it secret.


Plus the weather man said that its a light chance of snow
A statement referring to the secrecy and safety of their illegal activities, with a coded reference to the police.


Well look into the eyes of a young gutta nigga
An expression indicating that the singer is a young person who grew up in a violent and dangerous neighborhood.


Loyal to the game out here tryin to make a come up nigga
A statement of motivation and willingness to undertake any dangers to make money from illegal activities.


Serving lots of jay, cocking blocks
The group's illegal activities include selling drugs and carrying guns for protection.


Knockin country niggaz out they Dr. Jay (out they Dr. Jay)
The group is so successful that even those living in better areas lose their position and possessions from falling to drug addiction and other issues.


Fuckin wit a mobsta
The group is affiliated with and looks up to a powerful and dangerous person.


Cock sucka you popa (popa)
An insult directed at someone who thinks they have a different skillset than the group, but are not as good or experienced.


Just so you niggaz don't get it twisted (twisted)
A warning to people not to take the group lightly or act tough against them without consequences.


Just listen and pay attention (attention)
An expression of attention and respect to the group's intention.


To one of the realest up out here (you hear me?)
An expression of pride and respect to the group's authenticity, toughness, and success in illegal activities.


With ambition and on a mission
The group is motivated and determined to be successful in their illegal activities.


For getting Benjamins ready (Benjamins)
A statement indicating the group is gathering money (Benjamins) to invest in their future.


And willing to put one of you out your misery (out of your misery)
A statement communicating the group's willingness to use violence and harm to protect and expand their illegal activities.


So bag back, the 44's in the dashboard (dashboard)
An expression warning others to back off and stay away since the group is armed and violent.


Trying to act bad will make me blast at your asshole (assh**e)
An expression of a violent threat, warning people not to act aggressively against the group.


Let the let stackin' mo
An expression of the group's desire to keep making money and invest in their future.


I give you what you ask for (ask for)
The group's illegal activities include providing customers with what they want, for the right price.


5 for the 50 nigga
A statement indicating the price of drugs is $50 for 5 grams.


Gone before I hit you nigga
The group is successful in avoiding police detection and arrest by leaving the area before the police arrive.


Yo, now I'm an eastside resider
An expression to indicate the geographical area the artist originates from.


Keep niggaz liver than powder
The singer is alive and well, despite being involved in illegal activities and risking their life.


Stanking like clam chowder
An expression to indicate that speaker smells and looks bad, which is typical for those involved in illegal activities.


If they thinking that they wilder (okay)
An expression acknowledging that others may think they are wilder or tougher than the group, but the group knows they are not.


Every since I can remember
An expression to emphasize their life-long involvement and familiarity with the illegal activities they partake in.


I been toting that timber
The group carries guns to protect themselves and deal with rivals.


Keep the block hotter than July in the middle of December (aaahh! {2x})
An expression indicating the group's ongoing and active illegal activities that are hard to stop, compare to extremely high temperatures in December.


Niggaz better know my M-O (M-O)
An expression indicating the singer is well-established and has a known pattern of illegal activities.


From Houston down to the NO (unh hun)
An expression indicating the group is active in various locations, from Houston to New Orleans.


Came a long ways from Lindberg's flying
An expression indicating the group came a long way from when they used to sell drugs while wearing cross-country brand jackets.


The back of a remo (alright)
An expression to indicate the group's success and wealth from dealing drugs.


You can catch Dukey posted up
An expression to indicate one of the group's members is in a certain area and is monitoring the group's illegal activities.


Right off exit 65
Refers to the fact the group is near a highway to facilitate quick movement and escape from law enforcement.


With some real ass niggaz (yeah)
An expression indicating the group has real and loyal people they trust when committing illegal activities.


Who ain't selling bean pies (yeah)
An expression indicating the group is not interested in legitimate and legal ways of making money.


Just to get them green guys
A statement indicating that the group is solely focused on making as much money as possible, regardless of legality or morality.


Baby momas we hide (unh hun)
An expression to indicate that the group is hiding their women and family away from their illegal activities and the danger that comes with it.


Catch them hoes by surprise
An expression indicating the group is vindictive and violent towards women who double-cross them or betray them in some way.


Froze with they mouth wide
An expression to indicate that women who double-crossed them are facing violence and fear.


Even tough guys get duck taped and hog tied
An expression indicating violence towards those who try to interfere with the group's illegal activities or are considered a threat.


Cause me, Jody, Jeezy and Gee gone always ride
The group is confident and has each other's backs, come what may.


Dem Boyz got blocks, Dem Boyz getting paid
Reiterating that the group has firearms and make a lot of illegal money.


ee block!
An expression of pride and toughness towards their neighborhood.


Boyz N Da Hood
Proudly declaring the group's name and origin.


I like
An expression indicating the end of the song.




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@nikkibaby7722

I swear "Diddy" gotta be in EVERYTHING!!! 🤦🏾‍♀️ Let Them Boys Be Great MANE!! 😭

@james-by9ug

why would you say that?

@Cutthroat__

Diddy dgaf he gon make sure he seen😂😂😂

@HighTopJop

Suge said it, 4 decades ago

@scottbird5569

“I wouldn’t even know. I ain’t had to open up a whole thang since 94”

Bruh.. 🔥

@nunuonroad9969

Even I was 14 listening to this I ain’t even know what he meant but it sounded hard 🔥🔥🔥

@QDtheFreeStyleKing

https://youtu.be/1jJcYJuBvBo?feature=shared

@donknock-offs

Snow is the 🐐 brick talker as far as pure brute honesty

Hov
Push
Big etc were more witty creative but Jeezy lmao sold that shit straight to you

@user-sj7pk4ms4j

Gucci could never Jweezy said “we ain’t tripping well swap it out if it’s still in the plastic well swap it out”

@Alessandro1983

Summer of 2005 was such a good year for hip hop music

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