On January 22, 1996, Steady B & Cool C, and another local Philadelphia rapper, Mark Canty, attempted a bank robbery at a PNC bank branch in Philadelphia. During the botched heist, in which Steady B served as the getaway driver in a stolen minivan, Philadelphia Police Officer Lauretha Vaird, who responded to the bank's silent alarm, was shot and killed by Cool C.
Officer Vaird, an African American woman and the single mother of two children, was the first female Philadelphia Police officer slain in the line of duty.
To avoid a possible death sentence, Steady B confessed to the robbery and was sentenced to life without possibility of parole. Cool C, the triggerman during the robbery, is on death row.
Gorilla
C.E.B. Lyrics
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Been going ape yeah I chill with gorillas uh
Yeah look
Don't ride with a strap but you know imma killer
Been going ape yeah I chill with gorillas
Neck is sub zero my wrist is vanilla
Ain't gonna stop till I cop me some villas
If I'm keeping it honest don't know no one iller
Real as they come no I ain't no pretender
If you say that you feel me don't mean that I feel ya
In my own lane, I don't have competition
Feel like Wale I just show my ambition
If they keep sleeping I'm not even tripping
Charge that to the game they don't know what they missing
If it ain't bout the bread it won't get my attention
Saw the secretive hate when they seen I was winning
People be fake, loyalty with conditions
And move like a snake just to take your position
But I'm three steps ahead, still going fed
Mean what I mean and I said what I said
Blood in my eyes all I'm seeing is red
I'm telling it straight don't get it misled
Married the game yeah I'm already wed
Don't step on my toes better carefully tread
Not catching feelings I'm flying instead
Know most of these bars going over ya head
She wanted to party I took her next door
Persian rugs had to hit on the floor
Round two said she want her some more
Have what you want I got way more in store
Her friend want it to so I could not ignore
Dropped the hammer got me feeling like Thor
Baby a soldier she ready for war
Next day hit my phone said she feeling sore
Only a matter of time for fly like a rocket
My name gone hold weight cause it's bringing in profit
While the world play my tunes cause they know I'm the hottest
And all of the biddies want a piece of this chocolate
Imma cut to the chase like I'm running with scissors
Breaking records like I'm Westbrook with Wizards
My enemies nervous, I give em the jitters
My diamonds so cold they don't dance they just shiver
Out of sight out of mind, I'm on my grind
Feeling like Tony but not with the nine
One step for man, leap for mankind
Not one of them imma true mastermind
They hating themselves cause they caught up in mine
They want a piece of the peace of my mind
But this how I'm built, this how my design
One in a million and one of kind
Yeah
And imma leave it like it like that
Ahaha Yeah
Don't ride with a strap but you know imma killer
Been going ape yeah I chill with gorillas
The lyrics to C.E.B.'s song "Gorillas" are aggressive and raw, showcasing the rapper's untamed and unapologetic persona. He boasts about his street credibility and the violent actions he's taken in the past, alluding to his willingness to resort to violence if provoked. The metaphor of a "gorilla" is used to convey his dominance and strength, further emphasizing his unbreakable mentality.
The opening lines, "Ya I'm an untamed gorilla/Hit you wit a slug/No its 9mm" sets the tone for the rest of the song, where he goes on to describe his experiences selling drugs and getting into altercations with his enemies. He has a sense of pride in his violent tendencies, and uses them as proof of his power in the streets. He also references the control he has over material objects, saying that he makes the "chain do flips" like a wizard.
The line "Red beep beep/Yes sir I'm gunna hit em" is a reference to a car alarm, indicating that he's ready to take action and defend his territory. He describes himself as a "cannibal," implying that he's willing to prey on his enemies and take what he needs by force. Overall, the lyrics to "Gorillas" reveal the intense and unpredictable nature of C.E.B., and showcase his willingness to do whatever it takes to survive in the harsh reality of the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya I'm an untamed gorilla
I am a fierce and uncontrollable individual
Hit you wit a slug
Shoot at you with a gun to harm you
No its 9mm
Clarifying that the type of gun used is a 9mm
Find me in the projects straight hood nigga
You can locate me in the low-income housing area as I belong there
Red beep beep
Sound of the car horn being pressed
Yes sir I'm gunna hit em
Indicating that the person is going to attack another individual
Ya I make the chain do flips I'm a wizard
My ability to manipulate objects (in this case, a chain) is impressive
Real nigga say (Hey)
Acknowledging the presence of someone who is considered to be genuine or authentic
If you go throw money like confetti then let it rain
Spending money extravagantly without caring about the consequences of financial loss
I'm eight towns Hannibal
Comparing oneself to Hannibal, a historical figure known for his military tactics and strategies
Mo fuckin' cannibal
An aggressive and violent individual who is willing to do whatever it takes to survive
Untamed gorilla bitch you should of fed the animal
Comparing oneself to a wild and uncontrollable animal that cannot be tamed by anyone
See I been to hell and back
Having gone through difficult situations and experiences
Sold weed, sold crack
Involved in the illegal drug trade
Bust first, bust back
Shoot at someone before they have a chance to shoot at you
Fuck beef what's that
Not interested in starting any conflict or argument with someone
Kill them, shit to lose
Willing to take dangerous risks in order to achieve success
Shit to prove
Having something to demonstrate to others in order to prove something about oneself
What's the move
Asking what the plan or strategy is going to be
Time to eat
A time to make a move or take action in order to gain something
Where's the food
Asking about the opportunities or options for success
Barrel to the head
Having a gun pointed at someone's head
Bust a tooth
Harm or injure someone, potentially knocking out their teeth
You know what a man nigga gunna do
Referring to the common stereotypes associated with masculinity and expectations of violent or aggressive behavior
You know what a man nigga been through
Suggesting that one's past experiences can shape their behavior and personality
Now you don't want beef with you know who
Others should not provoke conflict with the singer as they have a reputation for being dangerous
Tell me what I do
Asking for guidance or direction
Stay strapped
Stay armed with a weapon for protection or attack
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jaylynn Bennett
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