Down & Out
Cam'ron feat. Kanye West & Sylenna Johnson Lyrics


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Killa! Baby!
Kanye this that 1970s Heron flow huh?
Yeah let's speed it up

Ayo street mergers I legislated
The nerve I never hated
On murders pre-meditated
Absurd! I hesitated
Observe: cock and spray
Hit you from a block away
Drinking sake on a Suzuki we in Osaka Bay
Playing soccer, stupid, stay in a sucker's place
Pluck ya ace, take ya girl, fuck her face
She dealing with Killa so you love her taste
She swallowing Killa cause she love the taste
I got brought up with crooking
Kitchen orders that I'm cooking
But got caught up with the jooks you woulda thought I was from Brooklyn
It gets boring just looking
Did like Bill Cosby, pouring in the pudding
Now the dashboard is wooden from a hard-tangled grammar
Interior, inferior, star-spangled banner
Car game bananas
My man Santana
Guns everywhere, like the car came with hammers

They trying to say he (down, down)
I hear niggas saying he (down, but not out)
But our flow is the truest
The games in the nooses
Our girls is the models
They coochies the juiciest

Yeah, they say he (down, down)
Yeah, they say he (down, but not out)
'Cause I'm back on my grind
Money back on my mind
Ye' and Killa Cam', the world is mine

I treat bitches straight up, like Simon Says
Open vagina: put ya legs behind ya head
Cop me Air Ones, hon, lime and red
You got pets? Me too: mine are dead
Fox, minks, gators that's necessary
Accessories, my closet's a "Pet Sematary"
I get approached by animal activists
I live in a zoo
I run scandals with savages
All my niggas get together to gather loot
Bodyguard for what? Dog, I'd rather shoot
I go to war, old Timbs, battered boots
Hand grenade, goggles and a parachute
Ya'll don't even know the name of my flip
It was "Touch Me, Tease Me" when Case was the shit
You don't know bout the cases I get:
Court case, briefcase, suitcase, cases of Cris

They trying to say he (down, down)
I hear niggas saying he (down, but not out)
But our flow is the truest
The games in the nooses
Our girls is the models
They coochies the juiciest

Yeah, they say he (down, down)
Yeah, they say he (down, but not out)
'Cause I'm back on my grind
Money back on my mind
Ye' and Killa Cam', the world is mine

Ayo you dealing with some sure shit
My bitches pure thick
Play razor tag, slice ya face, you're it!
It's I who come by drive-thru
Gator-toed Mauri, three quarters, sky blue
Look at mami: eyes blue, 5'2"
I approached her "Hi boo, how you?
Pony skin Louis? Oh, you fly too
You a stewardess? Good ma, I fly too"
Now a nigga got baking to bake
Harlem Shake? Nah, I'm in Harlem shaking awake
Shaking to bake, shaking the Jakes
Kill you, shoot the funeral up and Harlem Shake at your wake
Just ya picture though, you still taped in a lake
I'm laughing; you couldn't wait to escape
For anyone who owed the dough, I had to load the fo
I hoped a nigga heard when I said "I told you so"

They trying to say he (down, down)
I hear niggas saying he (down, but not out)
But our flow is the truest
The games in the nooses
Our girls is the models
They coochies the juiciest

Yeah, they say he (down, down)
Yeah, they say he (down, but not out)
'Cause I'm back on my grind




Money back on my mind
Ye' and Killa Cam', the world is mine

Overall Meaning

The song "Down and Out" by Cam'ron featuring Kanye West and Syleena Johnson is a hip hop song that features rap verses, smooth vocals, and an upbeat melody. The song is set in the 1970s and has a vibe that reflects that era. The opening lyrics set the tone for the song and reference the Heron flow, which is a reference to jazz musician Gil Scott-Heron, who was known for his spoken-word poetry about social and political issues.


The song's lyrics cover a range of topics, including street life, sex, fashion, and violence. The verses are filled with vivid imagery, creative wordplay, and references to pop culture. The chorus "They trying to say he (down, down)/ I hear n*****s saying he (down, but not out)" suggests that Cam'ron has been going through a tough time but is not out of the game yet. The chorus is followed by a proclamation that "the world is mine" by Kanye West and Cam'ron, suggesting that they are on the rise.


Overall, "Down and Out" is a song that celebrates triumph over adversity and the hustle and grind that is necessary to become successful in the world of hip hop.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayo street mergers I legislated
I have established rules for street deals


The nerve I never hated
I have never felt fear or hatred towards anyone


On murders pre-meditated
I have planned murders in advance


Absurd! I hesitated
It's ridiculous that I hesitated before taking action


Observe: cock and spray
Watch me shoot at you


Hit you from a block away
I can hit you with a gun from far away


Drinking sake on a Suzuki we in Osaka Bay
I am drinking sake on a Suzuki motorcycle in Osaka Bay, Japan


Playing soccer, stupid, stay in a sucker's place
I play soccer but you're a fool if you think you can beat me


Pluck ya ace, take ya girl, fuck her face
I'll steal your girl and have sex with her


She dealing with Killa so you love her taste
You envy me because your girl is with me


She swallowing Killa cause she love the taste
Your girl is giving me oral sex because she enjoys it


I got brought up with crooking
I was raised to be a criminal


Kitchen orders that I'm cooking
I am preparing illegal drugs in the kitchen


But got caught up with the jooks you woulda thought I was from Brooklyn
I got caught up in illegal activities and it seemed like I was from Brooklyn


It gets boring just looking
It's boring just to look at other people's success


Did like Bill Cosby, pouring in the pudding
I am successful and wealthy like Bill Cosby was in the past


Now the dashboard is wooden from a hard-tangled grammar
My car dashboard is made of wood because I have a way with words


Interior, inferior, star-spangled banner
My car's interior is inferior to the appearance of the car


Car game bananas
My car game is exceptional


My man Santana
My friend Santana


Guns everywhere, like the car came with hammers
There are guns everywhere, as if they are standard in the car


They trying to say he (down, down)
They are saying I am down, unsuccessful


I hear niggas saying he (down, but not out)
People are saying that I am down, but not defeated


But our flow is the truest
Our rap style is authentic


The games in the nooses
The rap industry is tightly controlled


Our girls is the models
Our women are models


They coochies the juiciest
Their private parts are the most desirable


Yeah, they say he (down, down)
People are saying I am down, unsuccessful


Yeah, they say he (down, but not out)
People are saying I am down, but not defeated


'Cause I'm back on my grind
I am working hard again


Money back on my mind
I am focused on making money


Ye' and Killa Cam', the world is mine
Kanye West and I are on top of the music industry


I treat bitches straight up, like Simon Says
I treat women without any hidden tricks, like the game Simon Says


Open vagina: put ya legs behind ya head
Women should be flexible during sex


Cop me Air Ones, hon, lime and red
I bought a pair of Air Jordan sneakers in lime green and red


You got pets? Me too: mine are dead
I have pets, but they are all dead


Fox, minks, gators that's necessary
I need expensive clothing accessories made of fox, mink or alligator skin


Accessories, my closet's a 'Pet Sematary'
My closet is like the horror movie "Pet Sematary"


I get approached by animal activists
Animal rights activists confront me for wearing fur


I live in a zoo
My life is chaotic and unpredictable


I run scandals with savages
I am involved in illegal activities with dangerous people


All my niggas get together to gather loot
My friends and I work together to make money


Bodyguard for what? Dog, I'd rather shoot
I don't need a bodyguard, I'd rather resolve problems with violence


I go to war, old Timbs, battered boots
I am ready for war, wearing old boots


Hand grenade, goggles and a parachute
I am prepared for any situation, even a dangerous one


Ya'll don't even know the name of my flip
You don't know my secret illegal activity


It was 'Touch Me, Tease Me' when Case was the shit
My illegal activity was at its peak when the song 'Touch Me, Tease Me' by Case was popular


You don't know bout the cases I get:
You don't know about the legal troubles I have had


Court case, briefcase, suitcase, cases of Cris
I've been involved in court cases, business cases, traveling with suitcases, and I've drunk cases of Cristal champagne


Ayo you dealing with some sure shit
You're dealing with someone who knows what they're doing


My bitches pure thick
The women I'm involved with are attractive and curvy


Play razor tag, slice ya face, you're it!
I will cut you with a razor and you'll be the one who has been tagged


It's I who come by drive-thru
I am the one to go through the drive-thru


Gator-toed Mauri, three quarters, sky blue
I am wearing Mauri shoes in sky blue with alligator skin on the toe


Look at mami: eyes blue, 5'2"
Look at the woman, she has blue eyes and is 5'2" tall


I approached her "Hi boo, how you?
I introduced myself to her and asked how she was doing


Pony skin Louis? Oh, you fly too
She has a Louis Vuitton bag made of pony skin and I am impressed


You a stewardess? Good ma, I fly too"
She is a stewardess and I also travel a lot


Now a nigga got baking to bake
I have work to do


Harlem Shake? Nah, I'm in Harlem shaking awake
I am not dancing, I am working hard in Harlem


Shaking to bake, shaking the Jakes
I am working hard and avoiding the police


Kill you, shoot the funeral up and Harlem Shake at your wake
I will kill you, shoot at your funeral and celebrate in Harlem


Just ya picture though, you still taped in a lake
I will take a picture of you and then dispose of your body in a lake


I'm laughing; you couldn't wait to escape
I am amused that you thought you could escape from me


For anyone who owed the dough, I had to load the fo
I had to load my gun for anyone who owed me money


I hoped a nigga heard when I said "I told you so"
I want people to know that I warned them before taking action




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: FREDDY BRIGGS, CAMERON GILES, BRIAN MILLER, KANYE WEST, Fred Briggs

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Kanye all on the beat. I got a whole playlist.

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KILLA!

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