The Recipe
Bun B Gucci Mane & E-40 Lyrics
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Today we gonna be making crack>
Take 36 ounces of coke
With water in a pot on the stove
Step to make them boulders add
If the flame is low then turn it up whoa!
Just wait
Then bag it up
That's the recipe
[E-40]
Before you decide to elect yourself in the game of dope
Better know that it is cut throat
Cant be cracking under pressure when your backed in a corner
Against the ropes
They ain't calling it snitching no more
They calling it telling the truth
They say you better get down first before they decide to get down on you
Mixing it up
Shake and bake
Its 2008, they got more data than '88
We used to make crazy cake, crazy cake
Flipping weight, flipping weight
Got get in and out before it be too late
I don't want to be 6 feet under
So I pack and tote my thump
Suckers want to hate and block my thunder
Cause I got more kicks than a punter
Murder rates go up in the summer
Killers go hunting like a hunter
You can live good for 6 years
Then it's football numbers
[Chorus]
[Gucci Mane]
Chef for the year, better yet the fucking century
Dread head killers with me before deh dem up insulate
I'm in the kitchen scrapping up the pottery
Working with my hands like the maestro at the symphony
Sniff, I'm cocaine-a, shawty take a whiff off me
Stiff a liffy pisso nigga come and comprehend from me
Talk slick to me, E40 style, you hearing me?
Got a green skirt and I bought it off a recipe
Hella p's, hella keys, yellow, purple, red'ly
Put me in the feds if these crackers on the recipe
33 yellow D's purchased off my recipe
Heavy cocaine-a G
Plus I got a recipe
[Chorus]
[Bun B]
Well it's Chef Boy A-Bun B
The king of the kitchen
I got exactly what you need to do your thing when you pitching
Guarantee to add a few layers of bling on your stitching
Being teeded in your chest get you stinging and itching
Got to have the right ingredients before you can start
Like 1 part gangsterism 1 part heart
2 parts of keeping it G and add you 100 milligrams of a killer man and you'd had done it
Put it all inside a Cadillac with them 3's and them 4's
Swing wide and mix scurrily while skating on vogues
Don't forget to shake them haters off homie that's a necessity
Now you done made you a trill nigga
Now that's the recipe
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "The Recipe" by Bun B, Gucci Mane, and E-40 are about the process of making crack cocaine. The chorus explicitly mentions the steps to take: take 36 ounces of coke, add water in a pot on the stove, make boulders, and then bag it up. The song then goes on to delve into the harsh realities of the drug game. E-40 warns about the competitiveness of the game and how a single mistake can be fatal. He also talks about how snitching is now considered telling the truth, which is a dangerous shift in the culture. Gucci Mane talks about his expertise in making cocaine and how people come to him for it. He boasts about his prowess in dodging the police and keeping his recipe under wraps. Bun B ties it all together by offering advice on how to make it big in the drug game - by adding a little gangsterism, heart, and keeping it real.
The message behind the lyrics is clear - drug dealing is a dangerous game and can ultimately lead to ruin. Although the song glamorizes the drug dealer lifestyle, there are hints of cautionary tales throughout the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Today we gonna be making crack>
We're about to make drugs today
Take 36 ounces of coke
Get 36 ounces of cocaine
With water in a pot on the stove
Put the cocaine and water together in a pot on the stove
Step to make them boulders add
Add something to make the cocaine into rocks
If the flame is low then turn it up whoa!
Turn up the heat if it's too low
Just wait
Let it cook for a bit
Then bag it up
Put the finished product into bags
You got the key homie
You now have the recipe for making drugs
That's the recipe
That's how you make the drugs
Before you decide to elect yourself in the game of dope
Before you start dealing drugs
Better know that it is cut throat
It's dangerous and ruthless
Cant be cracking under pressure when your backed in a corner
You can't fold under pressure
Against the ropes
Feeling trapped
They ain't calling it snitching no more
Telling on someone is now seen as telling the truth
They calling it telling the truth
Reporting illegal activities is seen as being truthful
They say you better get down first before they decide to get down on you
You need to be proactive before someone comes after you
Mixing it up
Mixing drugs in a pot
Shake and bake
Cooking the drugs
Its 2008, they got more data than '88
Making drugs is more difficult and risky now than in the past
We used to make crazy cake, crazy cake
Making drugs used to be easier
Flipping weight, flipping weight
Dealing drugs
Go get in and out before it be too late
Get in and out quickly before it's too risky
I don't want to be 6 feet under
I don't want to die
So I pack and tote my thump
I carry a gun to protect myself
Suckers want to hate and block my thunder
Enemies want to stop my success
Cause I got more kicks than a punter
I'm more successful than my competition
Murder rates go up in the summer
More people are killed in the summer
Killers go hunting like a hunter
Criminals are on the prowl
You can live good for 6 years
You can be successful for a while
Then it's football numbers
You'll get a long prison sentence
Chef for the year, better yet the fucking century
I'm a great cook when it comes to making drugs
Dread head killers with me before deh dem up insulate
I have tough, violent people with me to protect me from rivals
I'm in the kitchen scrapping up the pottery
I'm cooking drugs in the kitchen
Working with my hands like the maestro at the symphony
I'm very good at making drugs and it's like conducting an orchestra
Sniff, I'm cocaine-a, shawty take a whiff off me
I have drugs and you can smell it
Stiff a liffy pisso nigga come and comprehend from me
Come learn from me and I'll teach you how to make drugs
Talk slick to me, E40 style, you hearing me?
Challenging me like E40 and you understand?
Got a green skirt and I bought it off a recipe
I have a lot of drugs and money
Hella p's, hella keys, yellow, purple, red'ly
I have lots of different drugs available
Put me in the feds if these crackers on the recipe
I might get arrested for cooking drugs
33 yellow D's purchased off my recipe
I have a lot of yellow diamonds from selling drugs
Heavy cocaine-a G
I'm making a lot of money from selling drugs
Plus I got a recipe
I know how to make drugs and that's why I'm successful
Well it's Chef Boy A-Bun B
I'm like a chef when it comes to making drugs
The king of the kitchen
I'm very good at making drugs
I got exactly what you need to do your thing when you pitching
I have the necessary materials to make drugs
Guarantee to add a few layers of bling on your stitching
You'll make a lot of money by selling drugs
Being teeded in your chest get you stinging and itching
Being afraid can make you uncomfortable
Got to have the right ingredients before you can start
You need the necessary resources before you can start making drugs
Like 1 part gangsterism 1 part heart
You need to be tough and determined to be successful
2 parts of keeping it G and add you 100 milligrams of a killer man and you'd had done it
You need to be authentic and have a bit of aggression to be successful
Put it all inside a Cadillac with them 3's and them 4's
Use a nice car to transport drugs
Swing wide and mix scurrily while skating on vogues
Drive fast and be careful
Don't forget to shake them haters off homie that's a necessity
Ignore the people who try to hate on your success
Now you done made you a trill nigga
You're now a successful drug dealer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERNARD FREEMAN, EARL STEVENS, JEFFREY JONES, PAUL POLI, RADRIC DAVIS
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