Dead Or Alive (Feat Jimmy Jon
Cam'ron Lyrics

Bring 'em Dead or Alive
Capture or kill anyone, no matter what their state of being is.

Ah-oh no, bring 'em Dead or Alive
Repeated assertion of the desire to bring someone, no matter the cost.

Uh.. killa.. Dip Set.. Santana.. Freaky.. Jim Jones
Listing the rappers featured in the song.

Yo, yo, yo, the way I been treated in this industry? Not nicely
The artist has been treated poorly in the music industry.

Little faggot motherfucker like (*Mike Lightly*)
The artist is using profanity to refer to someone they have a problem with.

Tried to get someone to pop my chain
Someone attempted to steal or damage the singer's chain.

Getting robbed dog, is not my game
The singer does not tolerate theft or violence against them.

My nigga hopped out the van real quick, cocked that thang
The artist's associate came to their defense with a weapon.

Reversed the situation, popped his chain
The artist's associate successfully robbed the person who attempted to rob them.

Be happy we ain't pop his brain
The artist and their associate exercised restraint in not killing their attacker.

Aiyoo, I treat that show money, Mike..
The singer takes their earnings from concerts seriously.

Like it's coke money, aight?
The artist treats their show money with the same degree of importance as their earnings from drug sales.

So you better have it, consequence could be a casket
If someone does not pay the singer what they are owed, they could face deadly consequences.

I'm beyond forensic, a menace wit' a matic
The singer is very dangerous and skilled with a firearm.

I'ma leave 'em in the streets just splattered
The singer is willing to use lethal force against their enemies, leaving them dead in public spaces.

Beat and battered, fuck cops, police don't matter
The artist has no respect for law enforcement and is willing to use violence against them.

Bring 'em to me
The artist wants their enemies brought to them so they can be punished.

Triple noooooo, Come on, Bs Up, Dip Set, uh
Introduction to the next rapper's verse.

Yo, aiyyo I pop to my name
The singer is known for their violent actions.

With not a dollar, not a cent, not a rock to my name
The artist had no money or resources before becoming successful in illegal activity.

Yo I'ma keep it funky dog to hop my chain
The artist is willing to use violence against someone who tries to steal from them.

For a block and cocaine, now it's back to my block and cocaine
The artist sells cocaine for a living, and uses the earnings to buy property and reinvest in their business.

You know, re-in up, and fillin' up them pots with cocaine
The singer is restocking their cocaine supply after selling it.

Then you chop it up, and bottle up and top the cocaine
The artist is preparing the cocaine for resale.

Got watch for the cops and dey chains
The singer must be careful of law enforcement and their associations with drug dealers.

For them diplomatic affairs, automatic'll flare
The singer is willing to use automatic weapons to defend themselves in high-profile situations.

I whips everything from automatics to gears
The singer has access to expensive cars and weapons.

Yeah, you know sticks I clutch 'em
The artist is holding onto firearms.

Shots with 6 I bust em, cop kicks to scuff 'em
The artist is willing to shoot their enemies and damage their possessions.

Fuck 'em, hop out the 6 and crush 'em
The singer will use their car as a weapon against their enemies.

BOOM
A sound effect indicating violence or an explosion.

Yo.. aiyyoo, these niggaz talkin' shit?
The artist is responding to criticism or insults from others.

They about to get hit with fuckin' clips
The artist will use firearms against those who disrespect them.

You better let 'em know
The artist is warning others to stay in line.

I got girls that'll buy my a quarter
The singer has women who will buy him drugs or perform other services for him.

Supply me wit' water, beef come? Drive me to borders
The artist's associates will provide him with drugs and assistance in avoiding law enforcement.

Kamikazes wit' they hommies..body your daughter
The singer's associates are willing to use extreme violence to protect the singer's interests.

Turn your whole crew into +Dodgers+ like +Tommy Lasorda+
The singer's associates will defeat their enemies with ease, just as Tommy Lasorda's baseball team (the Dodgers) would win against their opponents.

Yeah, come on
Introduction to the next rapper's verse.

So you faggots have that money in order
The artist demands payment from those who owe them.

Jim'll come through in wolves and let the hungry extort ya'
The artist's associates will use intimidation and hunger to pressure someone into paying them.

Now how is that for the drama suspense?
The singer is asking how their threatening behavior makes the listener feel.

Any beef, our piranhas get sent
The singer's violent associates will be sent after anyone who opposes them.

Kidnap your momma for rent
The artist's associates will take someone's mother hostage until they pay debts owed to the artist.

Hot shots from the beretta'll a fly
The artist's associates will shoot their enemies with a Beretta pistol.

I'm breakin' bread with my guys, we want 'em dead or alive
The artist and their associates are united in their desire to capture or kill their enemies.

Dip Set BOOM
A declaration of the group's strength and power.

Bring 'em Dead or Alive
Repeating the chorus to assert the group's intent and desire.

Ah-oh no, bring 'em Dead or Alive
Repeating the repeated assertion of the group's intent and desire.

Bring 'em Dead or Alive
Repeating the repeated assertion of the group's intent and desire.

Ah-oh no, bring 'em Dead or Alive
Repeating the repeated assertion of the group's intent and desire.

Bring 'em Dead or Alive
Repeating the repeated assertion of the group's intent and desire.

Ah-oh no, bring 'em Dead or Alive
Repeating the repeated assertion of the group's intent and desire.

Bring 'em Dead or Alive
Repeating the repeated assertion of the group's intent and desire.

Ah-oh no, bring 'em Dead or Alive
Repeating the repeated assertion of the group's intent and desire.