Loose Cannons
Cold 187um; Dr. Dre; Sly "Pyper" Jordan; Xzibit Lyrics


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All my life, I've been down to ride
Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life

You know where the fuck I'm from
From that muthafuckin' legendary
From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
And get stabbed at home room should've skipped that class
Shit will never change on the West Side
Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
These niggas don't know my life
All this pain and what I sacrificed
And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
I'm in that motherfuckin' one for a minute now
All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
Take a look who on top of the pinnacle

R.I.P to KMG
Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
They coaching the player
They trust me it's only just one of them
I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
Feel like running a capre

(Wait, hold up I got next)
(What up X)
Spent my birthday in Dubai
Skyrise surprise and I'm dressed like a spy
Black tux, oh you fucks guess what, I'm ready to blow
(Yo, oh no)
I hang that 6-2 sideways
Pissin' off the neighbors scrapin' bumpin' in the driveway
You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
(Blow, yo, oh no)
(I couldn't give a fuck)
Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
Blast it like a Kennedy beat
Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
She book smart with pornographic abilities
(Well I don't know what you know
But I know I got that shit)
These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
(It's bout time somebody said something)

One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
Cause I'm a loose cannon that can't stand myself I'm bad for my own health




You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
I swear to god I'ma do it, back the fuck up I'ma do it, I swear to god I'ma lose it

Overall Meaning

In "Loose Cannons," the artists reflect on their rough upbringings and the struggles they've faced as they've navigated their careers in the rap industry. They acknowledge the reality of their past and how they've come to embrace their present lives. They fantasize about the finer things in life, but know that their current reality is all too real. The lyrics highlight the rawness and grittiness of their upbringing and the streets, which have made them the loose cannons they are today.


The artists' backgrounds in gang life and street culture come through in their lyrics. The chorus encompasses the mindset that you have to be ready for anything at any given moment, with lines like "one in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber, one on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger." The artists embrace their loose cannon identities and wear it like a badge of honor. They don't care about what others think of them, evident in the line "You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else."


Overall, "Loose Cannons" is an unapologetic look at the life and struggles of the artists, who have come to own their pasts and present selves.


Line by Line Meaning

All my life, I've been down to ride
Throughout my entire life, I have been committed to sticking by my friends and supporting them no matter what.


Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
I only survived this long because I never compromised my values and always kept it real.


And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
I have had many sexual fantasies about the most attractive women and the sexual act of being intimate with them.


Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life
I then realized that these were only fantasies and that I am truly living my real life.


You know where the fuck I'm from
It's undeniable where I come from.


From that muthafuckin' legendary
I come from a place of great history and honor.


From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
The city I come from is one where people often carry weapons and they are always ready to shoot.


And get stabbed at home room should've skipped that class
It's a dangerous place where people can even get stabbed while they're attending classes.


Shit will never change on the West Side
The reality is that the West Side will never change.


Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
People around here are known for stealing your stuff or even your car.


Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
They act recklessly and drive their stolen cars around, causing chaos and calling attention to themselves.


Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
To feel safe, people in my neighborhood sleep with a gun by their side.


These niggas don't know my life
It's impossible for others to truly understand the experiences and struggles I have faced in my life.


All this pain and what I sacrificed
I have gone through a lot of pain and have sacrificed a lot to be where I am today.


And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
My friends who died may be gone, but their memories will always live on.


I'm in that motherfuckin' one for a minute now
I'm a big name in this game and have been for a while now.


All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
All the young and/or inexperienced players need to calm down and show me some respect.


Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
I'm the one dominating now, so everyone else needs to stay quiet.


Take a look who on top of the pinnacle
Just look at who's on top of their game right now, it's me.


R.I.P to KMG
Rest in peace to my friend KMG who has passed away.


Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
I may have a criminal past and am willing to commit murder without any regard for where the body ends up.


You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
If you talk too much, I'll just walk into the building and only care about the money.


They coaching the player
People are trying to guide me and help me grow in the game.


They trust me it's only just one of them
They may trust me to an extent, but there are still some who do not.


I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I am taking control and making the big moves, and if you want to be successful you better follow my lead.


I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
I always maintain my tough attitude and don't take kindly to people who push my buttons.


Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
I'm feeling uneasy and apprehensive, so I put on a fake smile and act insincere.


Feel like running a capre
I feel like causing trouble or fighting someone.


(Wait, hold up I got next)
Hold on, give me a chance now, it's my turn.


(What up X)
What's going on, X?


Spent my birthday in Dubai
I celebrated my birthday in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates.


Skyrise surprise and I'm dressed like a spy
I had a surprise birthday celebration in a tall skyscraper building and wore clothing that made me look like a spy.


Black tux, oh you fucks guess what, I'm ready to blow
I wore a black tuxedo and felt superior to those who doubted me, knowing that I was poised to succeed.


(Yo, oh no)
Hey, wait a second, I don't know about this.


I hang that 6-2 sideways
I hang my gun in a certain way, indicating my readiness to use it.


Pissin' off the neighbors scrapin' bumpin' in the driveway
I am intentionally making loud noises that are upsetting my neighbors while listening to loud music in my driveway.


You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
Someone gave me a gun and instructed me to use it to kill whoever I want.


(Blow, yo, oh no)
Shoot, let's go, hey wait a minute.


(I couldn't give a fuck)
Honestly, I don't care one bit.


Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
To me, making a lot of money and living a lavish lifestyle is all that matters.


Blast it like a Kennedy beat
I am blasting music so loud that it is reminiscent of the sounds Kennedy was hearing when he was shot in Dallas in 1963.


Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
If you have someone you want eliminated, I'm the person you should contact.


While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
Meanwhile, I am living the life surrounded by big-breasted women and enjoying myself.


She book smart with pornographic abilities
She's intelligent and knowledgeable about a lot of things, but is also skilled in making porn.


(Well I don't know what you know
Well, I'm not sure what you have going on.


But I know I got that shit)
But I'm confident in my own abilities and strengths.


These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
I'm sick of people talking about me or gossiping, so I don't care anymore.


That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
This is why they are bringing X and the guillotine (a device used for beheading) out, to silence those who talk too much.


To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
It's to put a stop to those who talk too much and don't know when to shut up.


(It's bout time somebody said something)
It's about time someone stood up and put a stop to all this chatter.


One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
I keep one gun in my glove compartment, another with a round in the chamber, and yet another with a bullet in the clip.


One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
I also keep a gun on my dashboard and another one hidden away in case I need it in a dangerous situation.


I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
I am so consumed by anger that I am prepared to die if I can't control it.


Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
I am getting out of control and someone needs to put a stop to it before I go too far.


Cause I'm a loose cannon that can't stand myself I'm bad for my own health
I am a completely unpredictable person and even I know that I am not good for my own well-being.


You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
Others may believe that I care about them, but honestly, I don't give a damn.


I swear to god I'ma do it, back the fuck up I'ma do it, I swear to god I'ma lose it
I am making an ominous threat, warning people to back off or I may lose control and do something terrible.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TREVOR LAWRENCE JR., SLY JORDAN, JEAN-PIERRE ALARCEN, ANDRE BRISSETT, BERNARD EDWARDS, ALVIN JOINER, ANDRE YOUNG, MORRIS RICKS

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