City Streets
C.I.N. Lyrics


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Yeah
Spice muthafuckin' One
Coolin' in Cali
Kickin' that gangsta shit
You get with it?

Hopped in my Blazer, mashed off and left a boy in his car, then
Tagged him with the skull and bones, cause he be soften
Hollow like a head without no brains inside
And his girl was so damn small, you had to strain your eyes
Got to the corner, hit a left, seen the HPD
That's when I knew that they were after S-p-i-see-e
Turned up my music and dashed, goin' 90, I mashed
Bullet holes all in my window from a 12-gauge blast
He was all on my ass, I had to think real fast
Hooked a left, all of a sudden heard a boom and a crash
Tried to catch the cold, sold the devil his soul
Had his car and his face wrapped around a pole
With my vogues still smokin' hit 580 to Oakland
Still upset with the police because my window was broken
But my beat was still bumpin' and my amp was still pumpin'
And my nine was in my lap if any funk was jumpin'
Got the twentieth and Nice as I kicked my tune
Hooked a left on twent third and seen my homeboy June
Jumped straight out like an arrow, had more gold than the pharaoh
Had my Nikey sweat suit on and it was read like a sparrow
I told him what had happened and he already knew
He said, "You got a little funky with a fake-ass crew
The bass went boom and your gun went bang
And all you could see was flames"
At that very moment Coke and Ray started laughin'
And slapped each other's hands and said, "It's all about blastin'"
In the city streets

City streets

Kickin' it at the park shootin' craps with some homies
My first roll was a 7, so niggas can't get on me
So since my point is 4, I left a Little Joe
I'm kissin' on the dice and I'm pimpin' 'em like my hoe
So then I roll again, I'm fuckin' with Big Ben
Now I ain't fade jack because I'm knockin with that ten
I picked up the dice, shook em up and rolled once mo'
What came out the do'? Whaddaya know, I hit that four
Fuckin' with the dank I'm hearin' Marvin Gaye's oldies
Fadin another twenty, took a sip of my forty
There go my homie G-Nut with the gin and the juice
My nigga's always fuckin with that 187 proof
I took a big-ass gulp and feelin' quite tipsy
Knowin' I'm like this these niggas try to cheat me
Huh, they can't get with me, I put em in his place
Then G-Nut threw the gin and busted a nigga in his face
I thought it was quite funny, and I began to smirk
The fat-ass niggas face was grounded lyin' in the dirt
So I picked up my mail, and I'm about to go
Cause I'm about that mo' money, mo' money, mo'
Now homie on his face, he rolled over just like that
And said, "This is a jack, gimme all my fuckin money back"
I act like I was scared, gave his money back fast
And when he tried to leave, I busted a cap up in his ass
These niggas out the kitchen if you can't take the heat
Cause muthafuckas gank ya, shank ya, sank ya in the city streets

The city streets

A few weeks back I robbed a nigga for a ki
Kickin it on the block, slingin' d to o-p-e
Yo, runnin' from the five-o, you think this shit is funny
By any means necessary I must make my money
If niggas try to fade me, I pull out my nine
And pop-pop-pop-pop a nigga from behind
In this world of madness muthafuckas die
Niggas sling and bang, and bitches always lie
So I choose to be murderous and chop up niggas' bodies
And set like an example, a villain like John Gotti
The muthafuckin' gangsta S-p-i-c-e
They ring my mobile phone, now who the fuck could that be?
Bitch, I said don't call me, I'm busy clockin' G's
I thought it was the fuzz, but some niggas told me 'freeze!'
The barrel was my back, it's a muthafuckin' jack
I knew I shoulda packed, I ain't goin out like that
These niggas caught me slippin', and fuck a yellow sack
Niggas must be trippin' 'cause they Daytons touch my back
I hopped out of my shit and told him go ahead
And when he tried to leave I busted a cap up in his head
With blood all over his face is how the homie fled
I dragged him out the car and filled his corpse full of lead
These niggas out the kitchen if you can't take the heat
Cause bitch, I'm a gangsta, shank ya, sank ya in the city streets





Aight, Banks
Let's pack the shit up, mayn

Overall Meaning

The song "City Streets" by C.I.N. contains two distinct stories of gang activity in the city streets. The first story involves Spice 1 driving in his Blazer and being chased by the police. He tells his story of how he maneuvered his way out of getting caught by the cops. However, upon reaching his destination and meeting up with his friends, he learns that he needs to be careful of the people he associates with. In the second story, the singer is gambling and drinking with his friends at the park when he is confronted by a man who accuses him of cheating. After a brief altercation, the singer shoots and kills the man, stating that he must do whatever it takes to make his money in this "world of madness."


The lyrics in "City Streets" paint a vivid picture of the dangerous and violent nature of gang activity in urban areas. The stories told by the singers suggest that the physical danger of being a gangster is ever-present, and that decisions they make can be fatal. The lyrics also make it clear that there is a culture of violence and retribution that operates within the gang community. In order to maintain their standing, gang members must be willing to fight and kill their rivals, even if it means risking their own lives.


Overall, "City Streets" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of gang activity. The lyrics suggest that the lifestyle may seem glamorous and exciting, but in reality, it is fraught with danger and violence. The song encourages young people to think twice before getting involved in gang culture and to consider the real-life consequences of their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Hopped in my Blazer, mashed off and left a boy in his car, then
I quickly got into my Blazer, quickly drove away, leaving a guy still sitting in his car


Tagged him with the skull and bones, cause he be soften
I marked him with a symbol of danger and death, because he was weak and easily intimidated


Hollow like a head without no brains inside
Empty and lacking intelligence or substance


And his girl was so damn small, you had to strain your eyes
His girlfriend was extremely petite, requiring extra effort to even see her


Got to the corner, hit a left, seen the HPD
Arrived at the intersection, made a left turn, and spotted the police


That's when I knew that they were after S-p-i-see-e
I realized that the police were targeting me


Turned up my music and dashed, goin' 90, I mashed
I increased the volume of my music and accelerated, driving at 90 miles per hour


Bullet holes all in my window from a 12-gauge blast
My car windows were riddled with bullet holes caused by a powerful shotgun blast


He was all on my ass, I had to think real fast
He was closely pursuing me, so I had to quickly come up with a plan


Hooked a left, all of a sudden heard a boom and a crash
Made a left turn and then suddenly heard a loud explosion and crashing sound


Tried to catch the cold, sold the devil his soul
Attempted to escape the situation, but ended up making a deal with the devil


Had his car and his face wrapped around a pole
His car and his face were forcefully wrapped around a pole, resulting in a serious accident


With my vogues still smokin' hit 580 to Oakland
While my tires were still emitting smoke, I quickly drove on Highway 580 towards Oakland


Still upset with the police because my window was broken
I was still angry at the police for breaking my car window


But my beat was still bumpin' and my amp was still pumpin'
However, my music was still playing loudly and my speaker system was still producing powerful sound


And my nine was in my lap if any funk was jumpin'
I had a 9mm handgun on my lap in case any trouble arose


Got the twentieth and Nice as I kicked my tune
Arrived at the intersection of 20th Street and Nice Avenue while playing my music


Hooked a left on twent third and seen my homeboy June
Made a left turn on 23rd Street and saw my friend June


Jumped straight out like an arrow, had more gold than the pharaoh
I quickly got out of my car, dressed flamboyantly with excessive amounts of gold jewelry


Had my Nikey sweat suit on and it was read like a sparrow
I was wearing a red Nike sweat suit, attracting attention like a colorful bird


I told him what had happened and he already knew
I informed him about the incident, but he was already aware of it


He said, 'You got a little funky with a fake-ass crew
He remarked, 'You were involved in a confrontation with a group of fake and untrustworthy individuals


The bass went boom and your gun went bang
The bass in your music was powerful, and the sound of your gun firing was loud


And all you could see was flames'
The only visible thing was fire


At that very moment Coke and Ray started laughin'
Right at that moment, Coke and Ray began laughing


And slapped each other's hands and said, 'It's all about blastin'
They high-fived each other and expressed their belief in the importance of using firearms


Kickin' it at the park shootin' craps with some homies
Hanging out at the park, playing the dice game 'craps' with some friends


My first roll was a 7, so niggas can't get on me
My initial roll resulted in a lucky 7, so nobody could criticize me


So since my point is 4, I left a Little Joe
Since my desired number to roll was 4, I wagered a smaller amount on a dice combination called 'Little Joe'


I'm kissin' on the dice and I'm pimpin' 'em like my hoe
I'm holding and handling the dice affectionately and showcasing my skill at rolling them


So then I roll again, I'm fuckin' with Big Ben
I roll the dice once more, playing with a specific combination called 'Big Ben'


Now I ain't fade jack because I'm knockin with that ten
I didn't lose anything because I rolled a ten


I picked up the dice, shook em up and rolled once mo'
I collected the dice, shook them vigorously, and rolled them again


What came out the do'? Whaddaya know, I hit that four
I rolled a four, which was the number I was aiming for


Fuckin' with the dank I'm hearin' Marvin Gaye's oldies
While smoking marijuana, I'm enjoying the soothing music of Marvin Gaye's old songs


Fadin another twenty, took a sip of my forty
After losing twenty dollars, I drank from my 40-ounce bottle


There go my homie G-Nut with the gin and the juice
I spotted my friend G-Nut holding a bottle of gin and a container of juice


My nigga's always fuckin with that 187 proof
My friend is always consuming drinks with high alcohol content, like the notorious 187-proof liquor


I took a big-ass gulp and feelin' quite tipsy
I drank a large quantity and started feeling intoxicated


Knowin' I'm like this, these niggas try to cheat me
Knowing that I'm in an altered state due to alcohol, these guys attempt to deceive me


Huh, they can't get with me, I put em in his place
They can't outsmart me, I confront them and establish my dominance


Then G-Nut threw the gin and busted a nigga in his face
In a sudden burst of anger, G-Nut threw his gin and punched a guy in the face


I thought it was quite funny, and I began to smirk
I found the situation amusing, and a smile appeared on my face


The fat-ass niggas face was grounded lyin' in the dirt
The overweight guy's face was firmly pressed against the ground, lying in the dirt


So I picked up my mail, and I'm about to go
I collected my winnings and prepared to leave


Cause I'm about that mo' money, mo' money, mo'
Because I'm focused on accumulating more money, constantly seeking more


Now homie on his face, he rolled over just like that
Now the guy, lying on his face, quickly turned around


And said, 'This is a jack, gimme all my fuckin money back'
He claimed that it was an unfair result, demanding the return of all his money


I act like I was scared, gave his money back fast
I pretended to be afraid, quickly returning his money


And when he tried to leave, I busted a cap up in his ass
And when he attempted to leave, I shot him in the buttocks


These niggas out the kitchen if you can't take the heat
If these guys can't handle the tough situations, they should stay away


Cause muthafuckas gank ya, shank ya, sank ya in the city streets
Because people will deceive you, stab you, and kill you on the dangerous streets of the city


A few weeks back I robbed a nigga for a ki
A few weeks ago, I stole a kilogram of drugs from a guy


Kickin it on the block, slingin' d to o-p-e
Hanging out on the street, selling drugs to other people


Yo, runnin' from the five-o, you think this shit is funny
I'm running away from the police, and you find this amusing?


By any means necessary I must make my money
I am determined to make my money using any methods required


If niggas try to fade me, I pull out my nine
If people try to confront or harm me, I will quickly draw my 9mm handgun


And pop-pop-pop-pop a nigga from behind
And shoot multiple times at a person from behind


In this world of madness muthafuckas die
This chaotic world leads to the deaths of many individuals


Niggas sling and bang, and bitches always lie
Men engage in violence and gang-related activities, while women are constantly deceptive


So I choose to be murderous and chop up niggas' bodies
Therefore, I decide to become a killer and dismember the bodies of my enemies


And set like an example, a villain like John Gotti
I want to establish myself as a fearsome figure, similar to the notorious criminal John Gotti


The muthafuckin' gangsta S-p-i-c-e
I am Spice, the violent and fearless gangster


They ring my mobile phone, now who the fuck could that be?
Someone is calling my cell phone, but I wonder who it could be


Bitch, I said don't call me, I'm busy clockin' G's
I told the person not to call me, as I am busy making money


I thought it was the fuzz, but some niggas told me 'freeze!'
I assumed it was the police, but some guys warned me to stop


The barrel was my back, it's a muthafuckin' jack
I suddenly felt the barrel of a gun against my back, indicating a robbery


I knew I shoulda packed, I ain't goin out like that
I realized I should have carried a weapon, as I refuse to be defeated in that manner


These niggas caught me slippin', and fuck a yellow sack
These guys caught me off guard, and I don't care about money in that moment


Niggas must be trippin' 'cause they Daytons touch my back
These guys must be mistaken, as their luxury car rims touch my back


I hopped out of my shit and told him go ahead
I quickly got out of my car and told the robber to continue


And when he tried to leave I busted a cap up in his head
But when he attempted to flee, I shot him in the head


With blood all over his face is how the homie fled
With blood covering his face, the guy hurriedly escaped


I dragged him out the car and filled his corpse full of lead
I pulled his lifeless body out of the car and shot him multiple times


These niggas out the kitchen if you can't take the heat
If these guys can't handle dangerous situations, they should stay away


Cause bitch, I'm a gangsta, shank ya, sank ya in the city streets
Because I'm a ruthless gangster, I will stab and kill you in the dangerous streets of the city


Aight, Banks
Alright, Banks


Let's pack the shit up, mayn
Let's gather our stuff and leave, man




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT LEE JR. GREEN

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@DanielNickle

Nice I remember

@BonesCorleone402

Feel blessed and sad at tha same damn time that im first comment on here. What mark ass nigga thumbs down this by the way? Personal classic to me bruh.. "no fear is what you see in our windows, our ralos got 'Xtendos, our vegas got indo!"

@edwardfeatherstone

Bruh he don't know no better but trust this a real richmond classic πŸ’―

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@ODBonesCorleone402

Anybody know who's on this track with MCM?

@wesleyjackson3047

That's my nigga John John

@ODBonesCorleone402

Good lookin out..he go hard

@brandonwindham5108

@@wesleyjackson3047 is John John from St. John

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