NO MERCY
C-Loc Lyrics


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My ghetto retarted (retarted retarted retarted)
Dumb way (dumb way) dumb way (dumb way) 'bout that dumb shit (dumb shit) in my ghetto
No mercy nigga no mercy no mercy nigga ima neva say die thas what my O.G. told me (Believe that southside city nigga)

My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G

Nigga wake up in tha morn don't know if they died, don't know who they friend can't even trust they kin
Fuck it! Fake it till ya make it keep it offa safety
Don't even show ya stash spot to ya ol lady
Watch these niggas eyes
These niggas strapped unda them cow hides these niggas clappin in dat southside
If ya hit 25 then ya lucky mos niggas get killed when ya real like bucky!
All that buckin get ya head bust pass down
A nigga block and you ain't vested up!
You outta here
Bottom boy to the fullest mane im hollin' what it do ima southside
Baby I got love for that you

Breakdown: You got the hustlas, the niggas bought the big bread ya got the bustas
Ya got the feds and the cluckheads you
Got the skeezas
The iphones and tha beepers ya got ya people but is yo people yo people thats who it evil nigga

My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G
My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G
No Mercy, no mercy. No mercy, nigga ima neva say die!

No mercy nigga no mercy
No mercy, nigga ima neva say die!

Might die in tha dumb way might get done with the A.K. southside make these niggas scream MADAY! MADAY!
Rest in peace to all my G's from the bottom to the top but I put Ivey on tha top ghetto superstar

Breakdown: niggas on they broad, niggas on these bars. Recession in tha streets niggas back to stealin cars. O.G. told
Me how this shit would unfold if I eva got tha money and tha cars and clothes
These niggas hoes just like hoes

Alot of niggas in mah ghetto need to be exposed. We always on the news "sum'n laid down" (laid down!)
Dis year mane we killed more than Brookstown! Chopper rounds goin off in mah territory we the ones started callin shit
Retarted! get ya mind right. the O.G.s the B.G.s the bottom the top; you got the boulevard but im cross tha track die hard

My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G
My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G
No Mercy, no mercy. No mercy, nigga ima neva say die!

No mercy nigga no mercy
No mercy, nigga ima neva say die!

My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G
My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G
No Mercy, no mercy. No mercy, nigga ima neva say die!

No mercy nigga no mercy
No mercy, nigga ima neva say die!

Let's get back to the south shit. Where you from? how you come? hope you dumb cause we dumb cock it back knock out yo lung thru yo neck and twist ya toungue tick tick tick tick tick tick like a nigga playin drum, big drum choppa drum. they ain't playin son kill you and ya nigga thas a And 1. Straight up. I know some boulevard die hard niggas who bout they business some uptown gorillas some bottom boy killas! Southside head honcho Ivey left it to me so ima always be retarto. niggas be dead with no insurance, life it ain't a game (Fuck That!) lets get it nigga yo life for my chain they wanna investigate the murder crack rock is the perp old people peepin out tha window like turtles No Mercy in my neighborhood niggas play for keeps. Whole families die when a nigga play wit me bitch

My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G
My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G
No Mercy, no mercy. No mercy, nigga ima neva say die!





No mercy nigga no mercy
No mercy, nigga ima neva say die!

Overall Meaning

The song "No Mercy" by C-Loc speaks about the harsh realities of life in the ghetto. The lyrics depict the struggles faced by people living in the ghetto, where violence, mistrust, and deceit are rampant. C-Loc talks about how people wake up every day not knowing if they will survive, as they cannot trust even their family or friends. He advises people to keep their stash spot hidden from their loved ones and to fake it until they make it, as the ghetto does not offer any mercy. C-Loc also talks about the high mortality rate in the ghetto and advises people to watch their backs and be careful as most people die young.


The song highlights how the ghetto's culture is different from the rest of society, where people live by their own rules and where fake people are exposed. C-Loc also emphasizes the importance of surviving past the age of 25, as that is a sign of being an OG. He notes that people in the ghetto have to be streetwise and always be aware of their surroundings. The lyrics show how life in the ghetto is a constant struggle for survival, which is why C-Loc says there is no mercy.


Line by Line Meaning

My ghetto retarted (retarted retarted retarted)
My neighborhood is impoverished and undeveloped


Dumb way (dumb way) dumb way (dumb way) 'bout that dumb shit (dumb shit) in my ghetto
Violence and crime are common in my neighborhood, and it's senseless


No mercy nigga no mercy no mercy nigga ima neva say die thas what my O.G. told me (Believe that southside city nigga)
I'm always ready for combat, and I'm determined to stay alive


My ghetto my ghetto, hoes lie niggas jive thats what O.G. told me
People in my neighborhood are untrustworthy and deceitful


My ghetto my ghetto, if you make it to see 25 nigga you a O.G
If you manage to survive and reach the age of 25, you are an elder statesman of our community


Nigga wake up in tha morn don't know if they died, don't know who they friend can't even trust they kin
The people in my ghetto are paranoid and distrustful, unsure if they will live through the day


Fuck it! Fake it till ya make it keep it offa safety
Sometimes you have to pretend to be doing better than you are in order to appear confident


Don't even show ya stash spot to ya ol lady
Never let your guard down, even with those you think you can trust


Watch these niggas eyes These niggas strapped unda them cow hides these niggas clappin in dat southside
Stay cautious and aware, as some people that seem harmless may be armed and dangerous


If ya hit 25 then ya lucky mos niggas get killed when ya real like bucky! All that buckin get ya head bust pass down A nigga block and you ain't vested up! You outta here
If you make it to 25, you've beat the odds, as many people in the ghetto die young, especially if they act tough and don't protect themselves


Bottom boy to the fullest mane im hollin' what it do ima southside Baby I got love for that you
I may be from the bottom, but I'm still proud of where I come from and show respect to my fellow Southsiders


You got the hustlas, the niggas bought the big bread ya got the bustas Ya got the feds and the cluckheads you Got the skeezas The iphones and tha beepers ya got ya people but is yo people yo people thats who it evil nigga
You have all types of people in the ghetto, from those who hustle and make money to those who are addicted to drugs and corruption. But, there are people in your circles who can bring you down too with their own evil intentions


Rest in peace to all my G's from the bottom to the top but I put Ivey on tha top ghetto superstar
I pay respect to those who've passed, but I hold myself in high regard as well


Niggas on they broad, niggas on these bars. Recession in tha streets niggas back to stealin cars. O.G. told Me how this shit would unfold if I eva got tha money and tha cars and clothes
People are resorting to desperate measures like stealing cars because of the economic recession, but an elder statesman warned me about what would happen if I let wealth influence me negatively


These niggas hoes just like hoes Alot of niggas in mah ghetto need to be exposed. We always on the news "sum'n laid down" (laid down!) Dis year mane we killed more than Brookstown!
Many people in my neighborhood lack integrity, and they need to be called out. My neighborhood is known for its violence and murder statistics.


Chopper rounds goin off in mah territory we the ones started callin shit Retarted! get ya mind right. the O.G.s the B.G.s the bottom the top; you got the boulevard but im cross tha track die hard
We started the violence in our area, and we need to snap out of it and focus on the bigger picture. My neighborhood has various subsets and cliques that are all tough, but I'm the toughest.


Let's get back to the south shit. Where you from? how you come? hope you dumb cause we dumb cock it back knock out yo lung thru yo neck and twist ya toungue tick tick tick tick tick tick like a nigga playin drum, big drum choppa drum. they ain't playin son kill you and ya nigga thas a And 1. Straight up.
Let's focus on our southern roots and show our pride, but always be ready for confrontation. We're skilled at fighting, and you don't want to mess with us.


I know some boulevard die hard niggas who bout they business some uptown gorillas some bottom boy killas! Southside head honcho Ivey left it to me so ima always be retarto. niggas be dead with no insurance, life it ain't a game (Fuck That!)
I know many people in my community who are unafraid of anything and won't back down. I'm the leader of our Southside group, and I'll always pride myself on our ways. Life is fragile in our neighborhood and you can die without a moment's notice


lets get it nigga yo life for my chain they wanna investigate the murder crack rock is the perp old people peepin out tha window like turtles No Mercy in my neighborhood niggas play for keeps. Whole families die when a nigga play wit me bitch
People are willing to kill for the most trivial of things in this neighborhood. The police will investigate as they always do, but they'll never find the culprit. Death is too common in this neighborhood, and people need to keep their wits about them.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC BERGLUND

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