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[Chorus]
"187 don't stop" - [Dr. Dre]
"Cause it's 187" - [Snoop Dogg]
"187 don't stop" - [Dr. Dre]
"'Cause it's 187" - [Snoop Dogg]

Top down, side ways through the town
Suckas want fo' 'cause I hit they block for a second round
Lets who ride and buck these suckas down quick
Pop in the clips and skips down these fool's strip
Straight to they sto', breakin they ass off something proper
The gun G-O-D's pulled up, sitting on choppers
'cause you know I can't be slippin in the '94
So put up a glock, 'cause we be buckin with them 4.4's
45. Auto Mag. .30 round clip. Fully Mag
P-30, mini-14. Desert Eagle, 55 Braggets
I guess I'm tired of getting crept on, stepped on
We load the high explosives talons when the ?sweats on?
So put up your duke as I get deeper you shoot for the one in the deuce
Drop the top of the block, poppin the glide, I pursue
It's just another g fillin yo bad ass up to the rim
Pop the clip with a mack-10
Hop out the truck and drop that grin
'cause like A, I'm in it to win it and plus ? paper G
So make way, ?? Mack at ya front teeth
'cause when you playing with mines, you playin with yo life
So don't be starting
You wake with fullies strapped at your bed side
Chiddy-chiddy bang bang, nothing but that Garden game
Who ride, and ? old records. Get your face re-arranged
'cause on my block, 24-7 fools be poppin they glocks
In the strip, poppin they clip
Puttin in work, letting it rip
As they keep fallin
the day we spend it 'cause g's be keep ballin
No time for stallin
A .30 round clip and the shots I'm callin.
'Cause in this game, when you livin it strange aim for the brain
It's all for one and one for all 'cause in the game only one gangst'
Proceed with caution
'Cause like hoe suckas, I be tossin
Dead bodies are bridges
One to the head, then broke out in ditches
Before you step to the psycopath lunatic
H ave yo gat in yo hand and ready for the 187 dance!

[Chorus]
"187 don't stop" - [Dr. Dre]
"''Cause it's 187" - [Snoop Dogg]
see-Bo: So listen up for the cock
"187 don't stop" - [Dr. Dre]
"''Cause it's 187" - [Snoop Dogg]
see-Bo: So listen up for the cock


I woke in the morning with a .9 to my head
thinking that I'm dead
Surprised to see the TAS and the damn feds
I knew it was over
Bo Loc done got struck in the game
Po-po's got me face down on the bed by a big bag of 'caine
And I'm thinkin in my head 'I just left Y.A.'
Now on my way to the penitentiary for a yola case
Damn I'm struck like the ? that's all I can say
'Cause I be countin down from 20 years, every 365 days
In the game when you stuck, you stuck up the river with bad luck
Where suckas be getting that ass tucked
It's off the ? and off the buck
And I believe in eight millions of ways to die
'cause if you Black and believe in gettin licked
Then you believe in getting fried
Snatched from floor by officer Town's and one of his punk boys?
Got crack in my pockets, 1700, the canines got me 'noid
But I play dumb. Bo Loc got that decomposure
Last night, settled for ten, hold up for 20 game, still got me doja
And I'm thinkin 'this just a dank game nightmare'
Shotguns and glocks and I can see the siren lights
Then out the do' on my - face
Hands cuffed tightly behind my back and they still doin me like a slave
can't fight back 'cause I'm shackled
from my wrist to my ankles and now these pigs want to wrestle
They drug me down to the county
Took three Gs out my pocket and beat me down to the ground
G, the stuff got hectic
Getting triple-teamed by three punk white detectives.
I'm coughing up blood, holdin on my ribs
For every hit I'm thinkin bout killin all they kids
One kicked and missed, slipped in my blood
I made a G-move
So ??? Went for his holster, itchin to get my blast on
I'd rather be dead than tanked up, gettin stomped on
187 dance on these punk suckas
Try to take ya boy out the game like a busta
Now they know what it's like gettin with a psycho
With the Garden Blocks it's all about survival (echoed)

"187 don't stop" - [Dr. Dre], "'cause it's 187" - [Snoop Dogg]
[C-Bo] So be prepared with a cop
"187 don't stop" - [Dr. Dre], "'cause it's 187" - [Snoop Dogg]
[C-Bo] Watch ya back when it cock
"187 don't stop" - [Dr. Dre], "'cause it's 187" - [Snoop Dogg]
[C-Bo] So let me catch ya on my block




"187 don't stop" - [Dr. Dre], "'cause it's 187" - [Snoop Dogg]
[C-Bo] Be prepared with a cop

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "187" by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and C-Bo, are about the gritty and violent gang life in California, specifically about the frequent use of firearms and the necessity to be always ready for a 187, a police code for murder. The song features descriptions of drive-by shootings, drug deals gone wrong, and the inevitable consequences of living a life in the streets, looking over your shoulder at all times. Even when facing arrest and imprisonment, the characters in the song remain defiant and unrepented, willing to do whatever it takes to survive in this world of violence. The use of guns and violence is a recurring theme throughout the song, and the artists' message is clear: In the game of gang warfare, only the strongest and the most ruthless will come out on top.


Despite the grim subject matter, "187" is an emblematic track of the West Coast hip-hop scene of the early 1990s, with its heavy beats, catchy hooks, and solid production values. The song was included in the soundtrack of the movie "Deep Cover" in 1992, and has since become a classic of the genre, inspiring countless imitators and influencing the sound of gangsta rap for years to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Top down, side ways through the town
Driving in a convertible car with the top down, cruising through the town in a cool and confident manner.


Suckas want fo' 'cause I hit they block for a second round
Enemies want revenge because I returned to their neighborhood for another confrontation.


Lets who ride and buck these suckas down quick
Let's gather our crew and aggressively attack these enemies, swiftly defeating them.


Pop in the clips and skips down these fool's strip
Load our guns with ammunition and confidently move through the territory controlled by our enemies.


Straight to they sto', breakin they ass off something proper
Go directly to their neighborhood, asserting our dominance and delivering a severe beating.


The gun G-O-D's pulled up, sitting on choppers
Our weaponry is highly powerful and intimidating, as if it is brought by gods themselves, and we arrive on motorcycles.


'cause you know I can't be slippin in the '94
Because I can't afford to be caught off-guard in the year 1994.


So put up a glock, 'cause we be buckin with them 4.4's
Equip a Glock firearm, because we are ready to shoot with our powerful .44 caliber guns.


45. Auto Mag. .30 round clip. Fully Mag
List of different types of firearms and ammunition, highlighting the arsenal we possess.


I guess I'm tired of getting crept on, stepped on
I'm frustrated with constantly being taken advantage of and disrespected.


We load the high explosives talons when the ?sweats on?
We prepare dangerous and powerful weapons when we sense imminent danger or when our enemies become nervous.


So put up your duke as I get deeper you shoot for the one in the deuce
Prepare to fight as I become more involved, aiming for the leader or most important member of the opposing group.


Drop the top of the block, poppin the glide, I pursue
Lower the roof of my car, smoothly driving through the neighborhood, relentlessly pursuing my targets.


It's just another g fillin yo bad ass up to the rim
I am just another gangster filling your tough outer appearance with fear and intimidation.


Pop the clip with a mack-10
Unload the ammunition from a MAC-10 submachine gun.


Hop out the truck and drop that grin
Exit the vehicle and wipe the smile off your face, indicating a serious and aggressive intention.


'cause like A, I'm in it to win it and plus ? paper G
Just like a dedicated competitor, I am fully committed to achieving victory and gaining financial success.


So make way, ?? Mack at ya front teeth
Clear the path, as I attack and strike you fiercely in the face, causing damage to your teeth.


'cause when you playing with mines, you playin with yo life
If you mess with my possessions or provoke me, you are putting your own life at risk.


So don't be starting
Do not initiate conflict or provoke me.


You wake with fullies strapped at your bed side
You will wake up with loaded weapons positioned beside your bed, ready for a violent encounter.


Chiddy-chiddy bang bang, nothing but that Garden game
Gunfire sounds signal the presence and dominance of our neighborhood gang, the Garden Blocks.


Who ride, and ? old records. Get your face re-arranged
Our gang members ride around, playing loud music, intimidating and potentially harming those who cross them.


'cause on my block, 24-7 fools be poppin they glocks
In my neighborhood, individuals are constantly firing their guns, day and night.


In the strip, poppin they clip
On the main street, people are unloading their guns, emptying their magazines of ammunition.


Puttin in work, letting it rip
Engaging in criminal activities and unleashing gunfire on our enemies.


As they keep fallin
Our enemies continue to be defeated and taken down.


the day we spend it 'cause g's be keep ballin
We live each day to the fullest because we are successful gangsters who continue to prosper.


No time for stallin
There is no time to waste or delay our actions.


A .30 round clip and the shots I'm callin
I possess a magazine filled with .30 caliber bullets and I am ready to fire them.


'Cause in this game, when you livin it strange aim for the brain
In this violent reality, when living an unconventional life, aim to strike at the enemy's head for maximum impact.


It's all for one and one for all 'cause in the game only one gangst'
We must unite and support each other because in this lifestyle, a single gangster stands out and holds significance.


Proceed with caution
Move forward carefully, being aware of potential dangers or risks.


'Cause like hoe suckas, I be tossin
Similar to how I casually discard weak individuals, I am also prepared to dismiss foolish enemies.


Dead bodies are bridges
The number of dead bodies left behind by our violence serves as a symbol of our power and control.


One to the head, then broke out in ditches
Shoot an enemy in the head, causing their body to collapse and be left in roadside ditches.


Before you step to the psychopath lunatic
Think twice before approaching an individual like me, someone who is both insanely unpredictable and violent.


Have yo gat in yo hand and ready for the 187 dance!
Always carry your gun and be prepared to engage in a deadly confrontation, known as the '187 dance.'


I woke in the morning with a .9 to my head
I woke up to a dangerous situation with a 9mm handgun pointed at my head.


Thinking that I'm dead
Believing that I might be killed in that moment.


Surprised to see the TAS and the damn feds
Feeling shocked to discover the presence of the Tactical Assault Squad and federal law enforcement.


I knew it was over
Realizing that the situation I am in has reached its conclusion and I am likely to face severe consequences.


Bo Loc done got struck in the game
Bo Loc, a fellow gang member, has been caught or targeted in this dangerous lifestyle.


Po-po's got me face down on the bed by a big bag of 'caine
The police have forced me to lie face down on the bed, discovering a large quantity of cocaine nearby.


And I'm thinkin in my head 'I just left Y.A.'
Thoughts race through my mind, realizing that I recently left a youth authority correctional facility.


Now on my way to the penitentiary for a yola case
Now I am being transported to prison for a drug trafficking offense.


Damn I'm struck like the ? that's all I can say
Feeling both shocked and speechless, unable to find the right words to express my current situation.


'Cause I be countin down from 20 years, every 365 days
Being sentenced to a long prison term, counting down the years as they slowly pass by, one day at a time.


In the game when you stuck, you stuck up the river with bad luck
When you find yourself trapped in this criminal lifestyle, you are imprisoned and burdened with misfortune.


Where suckas be getting that ass tucked
In prison, weak individuals are often taken advantage of and subjected to physical abuse.


It's off the ? and off the buck
In this intense and unpredictable environment, individuals resort to violence and dangerous behavior.


And I believe in eight millions of ways to die
Having a strong belief in the countless methods that exist for someone to meet their death.


'Cause if you Black and believe in gettin licked
Because if you are Black and are involved in criminal activities or associations, you are likely to face serious consequences and harm.


Then you believe in getting fried
You understand that your actions may lead to your own demise or being severely punished.


Snatched from floor by officer Town's and one of his punk boys?
Being forcibly taken into custody by Officer Town's and one of his disrespectful subordinates.


Got crack in my pockets, 1700, the canines got me 'noid
Discovering crack cocaine in my pockets, causing heightened paranoia as police dogs may have detected its presence.


But I play dumb. Bo Loc got that decomposure
Despite the circumstances, I pretend to be ignorant and unresponsive, maintaining a calm and collected demeanor like Bo Loc.


Last night, settled for ten, hold up for 20 game, still got me doja
The previous night, I compromised and received a ten-year prison sentence, hoping for a reduced sentence, but it seems my marijuana stash is still a cause for concern.


And I'm thinkin 'this just a dank game nightmare'
Contemplating if this challenging and harsh reality is nothing more than a terrifying nightmare.


Shotguns and glocks and I can see the siren lights
Witnessing the presence of both shotguns and Glock handguns, while also noticing the flashing lights of police vehicles.


Then out the do' on my face
Suddenly, I am forcefully thrown out of the door, landing on the ground face-first.


Hands cuffed tightly behind my back and they still doin me like a slave
My hands are forcefully restrained behind my back with handcuffs, while I feel mistreated and oppressed like a slave.


Can't fight back 'cause I'm shackled
Unable to retaliate or defend myself due to being physically restrained.


From my wrist to my ankles and now these pigs want to wrestle
My entire body is shackled from my wrists to my ankles, and now these police officers want to engage in physical aggression.


They drug me down to the county
They forcefully take me to the county jail.


Took three Gs out my pocket and beat me down to the ground
Confiscating three thousand dollars from my pocket and violently assaulting me, causing me to fall to the ground.


G, the stuff got hectic
The situation became chaotic and intense.


Getting triple-teamed by three punk white detectives
Being outnumbered and aggressively interrogated by three disrespectful white detectives.


I'm coughing up blood, holdin on my ribs
Coughing up blood and clutching my injured ribs in pain.


For every hit I'm thinkin bout killin all they kids
For each blow inflicted upon me, I contemplate seeking revenge by causing harm to their children.


One kicked and missed, slipped in my blood
One detective attempted to kick me but failed, losing balance as they stepped in the pool of my own blood.


I made a G-move
I took decisive and strategic action, making a move characteristic of a gangster.


So ??? Went for his holster, itchin to get my blast on
As one detective reached for his weapon holster, eagerly anticipating a violent confrontation with me.


I'd rather be dead than tanked up, gettin stomped on
Death seems preferable to enduring the humiliation of being beaten and abused by them.


187 dance on these punk suckas
Perform a violent and deadly act on these weak and disrespectful individuals, known as the '187 dance.'


Try to take ya boy out the game like a busta
Attempting to eliminate me from this lifestyle, treating me like a coward.


Now they know what it's like gettin with a psycho
Now, those who opposed me understand the consequences of associating with a mentally unstable and dangerous individual.


With the Garden Blocks it's all about survival
Within the Garden Blocks gang, the focus is solely on survival and overcoming threatening situations.


So listen up for the cock
Pay close attention to the sound of a gun being cocked.


Watch ya back when it cock
Be cautious and vigilant when you hear the sound of a gun being cocked.


So let me catch ya on my block
Be prepared for potential conflict if you are found on my territory.


Be prepared with a cop
Make sure to have a gun ready in case law enforcement is involved.




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