C-Bo, born Shawn “Cowboy” Thomas on 1971 in the Garden Block area of Sacram… Read Full Bio ↴C-Bo, born Shawn “Cowboy” Thomas on 1971 in the Garden Block area of Sacramento, California. He has sold over 3.5 million albums independently since 1993. He is currently signed to West Coast Mafia Records. C-Bo, notoriously known for his relationship with law enforcement, was one of the first rappers to be jailed due to his lyrical content, a scathing critique of political officials and police on his track "Deadly Game", and unsuccessfully argued for appeal 3 times, while gaining nationwide attention for arguably his most successful mainstream album. He was arrested in California in 1998, under the suspicion that his violent rap lyrics violated his parole. He then in Ohio, rapped his court statement to the presiding judge, who gave C-Bo probation on the condition that he also rap in a Public Service Announcement. Apart from his extensive work as a solo artist he has also worked with a wide variety of known Rappers such as Tupac Shakur, E-40, Yukmouth, Spice 1, Tech N9ne, Dru Down, Kokane, Daz Dillinger and Brotha Lynch Hung. C-Bo is also part of the bay-area super group Thug Lordz, along with frequent collaborators Spice 1 and Yukmouth.
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It's War
C-Bo Lyrics

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(feat. Lil' Keke, Yukmouth)

[Verse 1: C-Bo]
What? yeah it's war now this is what we call war
You either respect us ride wit us slide with us
Nigga anything else is obsolete regime life bitch
No love for them bitch niggas that wanna see me under
That's why I step in the car with my forty four

Revolver thunderrrrrrrr I bang them like war missles
Leaving nothing but brain thizzles close range
But slug no pistol got off like king kong
Pushing more cream than ding dongs got the whole city lock
And I'm dropping more kicks than wing chong
If it's a muder yea I knew it if it's personal I do it
You can't fuck with me loc I even had red rags to it
You get choke innocent by standards get smoked
Why you think I stay in a vest nigga this is west coast
The best coast with that sunshine and that ass tagging
Top down in a 64 with the ass dragging
I'm a menace and I'm in it for it all like I told
Lil keke and yuk I'm in this to ball
Fuck ya'll nigga to witness this is westside
Troops got a whole crew red and blue and I send them
Straight to you

[Chorus: x2]
It's war fuck your enemies on site, we smash
Do this shit like Biggie and 'Pac on site, we blast
This is the west you gone die soon
It's def when you slide to 10 G'z for your head
Nigga that don't mean shit to a tycoon

[Verse 2: Lil' Keke]
You niggas want war get war dink chore as I cock the heat
And proceed to split yours niggas talk a lot of shit
But they don't really want beef
Known dam well when I slide by hit them wit heat
If it's on then it's on nigga then let it be
I be patrolling your hood with archiball reef
Ready for war thug lord said it before when shit get hot we blow the spot
We see door we take action let's get it cracking
Pistol packing thought you was smacking
Shoot your muthafucking back when my niggas
When my niggas talking shit my niggas popping shit
And no time for talking bitch is dropping clips
Ain't no love nigga live from the west you best sleep
With a gun and a vest in your nest I ain't going
Out with a fucking slug in my chest I bomb personal muthafuckas
Throw them label them a threat it's war

[Chorus]

[Verse 3: Yukmouth]
Thug lord this is the high to pack a lighter tommy side of drama
Fuckig timer I eat these niggas alive like jeffery rama
Phantom of the opera feds be chopper copper fuck the monster
Copper thug lord period niggas want war bust yours if your
Serious our niggas is furious I got the hard core fearing this
Rugged and raw lyricist carried this by the killing shit
My blast will leave niggas crying that how real this is
They feeling this menace the nemisis they break bitch ass niggas
Vacate the premisis kill they protective witnesses
My niggas straight business with a hundred rounds of ak
Say say everyday raw going down like may day
Major gun play I'm a no limit solder be the roller
Heat holder talking practice on a master pee poster bitch

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "It's War" by C-Bo, featuring Lil' Keke and Yukmouth, is a hardcore gangsta rap song that describes the harsh realities of the streets and gang wars in the West Coast. The song opens with C-Bo asserting that he is at war with anyone who doesn't respect and ride with his crew, and he is ready to take them down with his forty-four revolver. He boasts about his violent antics and drug deals, mentioning his past affiliation with the Bloods gang. In the second verse, Lil' Keke joins in and adds that he is always ready for war, and they should proceed to handle it with guns blazing. In the third verse, Yukmouth also boasts about his ruthless attitude and ability to take down his enemies with his AK-47.

The song's chorus repeats the phrase "it's war" and emphasizes the idea that there will be bloodshed and violence for those who cross their paths. The lyrics paint a picture of the streets as a battleground, with each rapper eager to defend their turf and maintain their status as a gangsta.

Line by Line Meaning

What? yeah it's war now this is what we call war
I am announcing the beginning of a war and accepting it as such.

You either respect us ride wit us slide with us
You have the option to gain our respect and join our side or face the consequences.

Nigga anything else is obsolete regime life bitch
Any other choice is irrelevant, and our regime is the only way to survive.

No love for them bitch niggas that wanna see me under
I have no love for those who wish to see me fail and will retaliate accordingly.

That's why I step in the car with my forty four
I carry a firearm for protection and will use it if necessary.

Revolver thunderrrrrrrr I bang them like war missles
I will attack my enemies with the force of a war missile using my revolver.

Leaving nothing but brain thizzles close range
At close range, my bullets will leave nothing but destruction in their wake.

But slug no pistol got off like king kong
I used a single bullet to eliminate my opponent, much like King Kong.

Pushing more cream than ding dongs got the whole city lock
I am making a lot of money and have a strong grip on the city.

And I'm dropping more kicks than wing chong
I am selling more drugs than Wing Chong, demonstrating my power.

If it's a muder yea I knew it if it's personal I do it
I am not afraid to commit murder, especially if it is personal.

You can't fuck with me loc I even had red rags to it
You cannot defeat me, even if you use tactics associated with opposing gangs.

You get choke innocent by standards get smoked
Innocent people get caught in the crossfire and become victims.

Why you think I stay in a vest nigga this is west coast
I wear a bulletproof vest because violence is prevalent in the west coast gang culture.

The best coast with that sunshine and that ass tagging
The west coast has beautiful weather and graffiti art, but is also associated with gang violence.

Top down in a 64 with the ass dragging
I am driving a convertible 1964 car with the back lowered.

I'm a menace and I'm in it for it all like I told
I am a dangerous person and I will do whatever it takes to win this war.

Lil keke and yuk I'm in this to ball
I am collaborating with Lil Keke and Yukmouth and we are committed to winning.

Fuck ya'll nigga to witness this is westside
I have no respect for my enemies as we fight in the territory of the west coast.

Troops got a whole crew red and blue and I send them
I have a large group of gang members representing both Bloods and Crips and will send them to attack our enemies.

Straight to you
Our attacks will be directed at our enemies.

It's war fuck your enemies on site, we smash
We will take action and attack our enemies when we see them.

Do this shit like Biggie and 'Pac on site, we blast
We will attack with the same intensity as Biggie and Tupac, who were killed due to gang violence.

This is the west you gone die soon
Living in the west coast comes with a high risk of dying from gang violence.

It's def when you slide to 10 G'z for your head
The price on your head is $10,000.

Nigga that don't mean shit to a tycoon
The price on your head is insignificant compared to the power and wealth I possess.

You niggas want war get war dink chore as I cock the heat
If my enemies want war, I will give it to them as I prepare my weapon.

And proceed to split yours niggas talk a lot of shit
I will attack and kill those who have been disrespectful and instigated violence.

But they don't really want beef
They are not prepared for the true consequences of their actions.

Known dam well when I slide by hit them wit heat
My enemies know I am a threat and I will attack them when I cross paths.

If it's on then it's on nigga then let it be
If our enemies want to fight, we are ready and willing to engage.

I be patrolling your hood with archiball reef
I am constantly watching and monitoring my enemies' territory.

Ready for war thug lord said it before when shit get hot we blow the spot
I am prepared for war and am not afraid to retaliate when tensions run high.

We see door we take action let's get it cracking
If we see an opportunity to attack, we will do so without hesitation.

Pistol packing thought you was smacking
We are prepared for violence at all times, even if our enemies underestimated us.

Shoot your muthafucking back when my niggas
My gang members will shoot our enemies in the back when given the chance.

When my niggas talking shit my niggas popping shit
When my gang members talk back to our enemies, we will physically attack.

And no time for talking bitch is dropping clips
We do not waste time talking and will start shooting immediately.

Ain't no love nigga live from the west you best sleep
There is no love in the west coast gang culture, and it is best to be vigilant and prepared for violence even while sleeping.

With a gun and a vest in your nest I ain't going
I will always have my firearm and bulletproof vest with me, even at home.

Out with a fucking slug in my chest I bomb personal muthafuckas
I will fight back and even die trying if my enemies personally attack me.

Throw them label them a threat it's war
If someone is perceived as a threat, we will attack them without hesitation.

Thug lord this is the high to pack a lighter tommy side of drama
I am a powerful ruler in the gang world and am always prepared for conflict and drama.

Fuckig timer I eat these niggas alive like jeffery rama
My enemies are no match for me and I will defeat them with ease.

Phantom of the opera feds be chopper copper fuck the monster
I am like the Phantom of the Opera, elusive and difficult to catch. I do not fear the police and disregard their attempts to stop me.

Copper thug lord period niggas want war bust yours if your
I am a copper thug lord, and my enemies will face the consequences of their actions.

Serious our niggas is furious I got the hard core fearing this
My gang members are serious and angry, and my enemies are afraid of us.

Rugged and raw lyricist carried this by the killing shit
I am a talented musician and lyricist who makes music about violence and killing.

My blast will leave niggas crying that how real this is
My attacks will be so devastating that my enemies will be left in tears, acknowledging the true consequences of their actions.

They feeling this menace the nemisis they break bitch ass niggas
My enemies are intimidated by my power and become weak when faced with me.

Vacate the premisis kill they protective witnesses
My gang members will eliminate anyone who tries to protect our enemies.

My niggas straight business with a hundred rounds of ak
My gang members are serious and prepared for war, armed with a hundred rounds of AK-47 ammunition.

Say say everyday raw going down like may day
Every day is filled with danger and mayhem, just like the sinking of the Titanic.

Major gun play I'm a no limit solder be the roller
I am a fearless soldier who is always ready to engage in gun battles.

Heat holder talking practice on a master pee poster bitch
I sharpen my skills by practicing shooting at a poster of Master P, a fellow rapper and gangster.

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