Defend Your Own
Collie Buddz Lyrics


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Yeah, ya know
Nah, nah, nah, outta road
You have to defend your own, well

Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off
Now ease off, you have to defend your own so
Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off
Now ease off, you have to protect your own now

Full clip, banana clip, hollow tip
Yeah, it a fling if a bwoy trip in here now
Full clip, trigger nah stick, rubber grip
Bullet a fling if a bwoy slip

Evidently, them a no badman
Them always talk 'bout them a gangsta of the century
Whe them a do, whe them a try
Come dis badman fool that a tempt we

Me no care how much bling you have
Bullet a boar through you and your Bentley
Almighty God a protect we
Yeah, me bun the sweet sensi

Keep my mind off of bad mind, hypocrite and people who envy
Come a try to take what is mine, bwoy, de clip get empty
Don't bother talk about six shots, pussy
I bust twenty, protect we, nah, nah, now

Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off
Now ease off, you have to defend your own so
Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off
Now ease off, you have to protect your own now

Full clip, banana clip, hollow tip
Yeah, it a fling if a bwoy trip in here now
Full clip, trigger nah stick, rubber grip
Bullet a fling if a bwoy slip

You betta keep a weapon to protect your own
I keep an automatic steady ready get this on
I put it right up to yo dome then I wet the chrome
And when I kill you the da feds come and I'm long gone

Don't try to tell me you ain't heard about a nigga
(Bone)
Lyrical killer, I'm fienna, let the trigga go
Anybody think is sweet can let a nigga know

We can get it on in the middle of the flo'
You wanna battle, I tell you no lie
It's a suicide, it's a suicide
Who am I? I'm the truth no lie nigga

Fool with I and you all die
True protection sawed off selection
Head your neck, no longer connection
Huh, Huh, killah, killah

Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off
Now ease off, you have to defend your own so
Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off
Now ease off, you have to protect your own now

Full clip, banana clip, hollow tip
Yeah, it a fling if a bwoy trip in here now
Full clip, trigger nah stick, rubber grip
Bullet a fling if a bwoy slip

21, Gun Alley, White Hill
T.H.C. from top of the hill
M.O.B., Rubber Tree, J.V.C., O.R.C.
Them bwoy badee

42, Middle Town, Deep Dale, Frontine
Badman from way back longtime
Shady Corners, Hollywood, Parkside
Southside, you don't want them come collide

Green Acres, do I have any takers?
Them bwoy ago, make you meet your maker
Devil's Hole mon a no fakers, done you
Like how the Spurs done the Lakers

be E are M you D A
Breaker, breaker, breaker
St. Georges, St. Davids
Get lost out round there and nobody can save ya

Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off
Now ease off, you have to defend your own so
Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off
Now ease off, you have to protect your own now

Full clip, banana clip, hollow tip
Yeah, it a fling if a bwoy trip in here now




Full clip, trigger nah stick, rubber grip
Bullet a fling if a bwoy slip

Overall Meaning

The song "Defend Your Own" is a collaboration between Collie Buddz and Krayzie Bone, which talks about the importance of self-defense and protection in a dangerous world. The lyrics tell a story of standing up for oneself and defending against anyone who tries to harm you or take what is rightfully yours. The song emphasizes the need to be prepared at all times and to trust in one's own abilities to protect themselves.


The chorus "Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off, you have to defend your own" reiterates the importance of defending oneself by any means necessary. The lyrics also touch on the theme of false bravado and posturing, with lines like "Evidently, them a no badman, them always talk 'bout them a gangsta of the century, whe them a do, whe them a try, come dis badman fool that a tempt we." The song urges listeners to be wary of those who talk big but have no real substance to back it up.


Overall, "Defend Your Own" is a powerful song that speaks to the need for self-protection and staying true to oneself in a world that can be dangerous and unpredictable.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, ya know
The singer is acknowledging the listener/audience.


Nah, nah, nah, outta road
The singer is indicating that they are in a dangerous place or situation.


You have to defend your own, well
The singer is emphasizing that it is important to protect oneself and their possessions.


Now ease off, squeeze off, pop it off
The artist is giving instructions on how to use a weapon, specifically a gun.


Now ease off, you have to defend your own so
The artist is reminding the audience of the importance of self-defense and protection.


Full clip, banana clip, hollow tip
The singer is listing different types of ammunition that are often used in violent situations.


Yeah, it a fling if a bwoy trip in here now
The singer is warning that violence may occur if someone makes a mistake or does something wrong.


Trigger nah stick, rubber grip
The artist is describing features of a gun and its components.


Bullet a fling if a bwoy slip
The artist is emphasizing that violence may occur if someone makes a mistake or does something wrong.


Evidently, them a no badman
The artist is claiming that someone else is not actually tough or violent.


Them always talk 'bout them a gangsta of the century
The singer is criticizing someone else for bragging about being tough or violent.


Whe them a do, whe them a try
The artist is questioning the actions and intentions of someone else.


Come dis badman fool that a tempt we
The singer is warning another person to not mess with them or they will regret it.


Me no care how much bling you have
The singer is stating that they do not care about material possessions like jewelry.


Bullet a boar through you and your Bentley
The singer is saying that violence may occur against both a person and their expensive possessions.


Almighty God a protect we
The artist is expressing their belief in a higher power that protects them.


Yeah, me bun the sweet sensi
The artist is saying that they are smoking marijuana.


Keep my mind off of bad mind, hypocrite and people who envy
The singer is saying that they try to avoid thinking negatively about others who are jealous or fake.


Come a try to take what is mine, bwoy, de clip get empty
The singer is warning that they will use up all their ammunition if someone tries to take their possessions.


Don't bother talk about six shots, pussy
The artist is dismissing someone else's claim that they have weapons or power.


I bust twenty, protect we, nah, nah, now
The artist is claiming that they have more weapons and ammunition than someone else, and that they prioritize self-defense.


You betta keep a weapon to protect your own
The artist is advising that it is important to carry a weapon for protection.


I keep an automatic steady ready get this on
The singer is describing that they keep a loaded gun ready to use at all times.


I put it right up to yo dome then I wet the chrome
The artist is saying that they will point a loaded gun directly at someone's head and pull the trigger.


And when I kill you the da feds come and I'm long gone
The singer is saying that they will commit a crime and escape before being caught by law enforcement.


Lyrical killer, I'm fienna, let the trigga go
The singer is describing themselves as a skilled rapper and a dangerous shooter.


Anybody think is sweet can let a nigga know
The singer is warning that they will take action against anyone who thinks they are weak or powerless.


It's a suicide, it's a suicide
The artist is saying that anyone who tries to fight against them will not survive.


Who am I? I'm the truth no lie nigga
The artist is asserting that their words and actions are honest and real.


Fool with I and you all die
The singer is warning that they will use violence against anyone who opposes them.


True protection sawed off selection
The singer is describing a type of weapon that is effective for self-defense.


Head your neck, no longer connection
The artist is threatening to kill someone by decapitation.


Huh, Huh, killah, killah
The artist is emphasizing their dangerous and violent nature.


21, Gun Alley, White Hill
The artist is listing different locations, which may represent violent or dangerous areas.


T.H.C. from top of the hill
The singer is referring to a type of marijuana and a specific location where it can be found.


M.O.B., Rubber Tree, J.V.C., O.R.C.
The artist is listing different groups or gangs, which may represent violent or dangerous organizations.


Them bwoy badee
The singer is saying that the people in these groups are violent and dangerous.


42, Middle Town, Deep Dale, Frontine
The singer is listing more locations, which may represent violent or dangerous areas.


Badman from way back longtime
The singer is describing themselves as someone who has been violent and dangerous for a long time.


Shady Corners, Hollywood, Parkside
The artist is listing more locations, which may represent violent or dangerous areas.


Southside, you don't want them come collide
The artist is warning others to avoid a confrontation with violent individuals or groups in the southern part of town.


Green Acres, do I have any takers?
The singer is asking if anyone wants to confront them in a specific location, which may represent a violent or dangerous place.


Them bwoy ago, make you meet your maker
The singer is warning that violent individuals or groups will kill someone.


Devil's Hole mon a no fakers, done you
The artist is warning that violent individuals or groups in a location called Devil's Hole are not pretending, and will kill someone.


Like how the Spurs done the Lakers
The artist is comparing a violent confrontation to a sports game where one team defeats another.


be E are M you D A
The artist is spelling out the word 'bermuda,' which may represent a location where violence or danger is present.


Breaker, breaker, breaker
The singer is using a communication signal or code to indicate that they are finished speaking.


St. Georges, St. Davids
The artist is listing two more locations, which may represent a dangerous or violent area.


Get lost out round there and nobody can save ya
The singer is warning others to stay away from a dangerous or violent area, because no one will be able to help them if they get into trouble.


Full clip, banana clip, hollow tip
The singer repeats the same lyrics as before, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for violence and possessing the necessary weapons and ammunition.


Yeah, it a fling if a bwoy trip in here now
The singer repeats the same lyrics as before, warning that violence may occur if someone makes a mistake or does something wrong.


Full clip, trigger nah stick, rubber grip
The artist repeats the same lyrics as before, describing the components of a gun and its features.


Bullet a fling if a bwoy slip
The artist repeats the same lyrics as before, warning that violence may occur if someone makes a mistake or does something wrong.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PATRICK BONSU, COLIN HARPER, ANTHONY HENDERSON, STEPHEN MCGREGOR

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