Def Wish II
Compton's Most Wanted Lyrics


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[Tony Montana from "Scarface"]
So long Mel, have a good trip..
You die motherfucker! You die motherfucker!
.. {*Tony's sister screaming*} ..

[From the movie "Goodfellas"]
"For most of the guys, killings got to be accepted..
Murder was the only way that everybody stayed in line..
You got out of line, you got whacked, everybody knew the rules"

[MC Eiht]
Nigga get ready cause you can't hang
with the psycho motherfucker who slangin these gangsta thangs
Lock your doors, run and hide
Can't nothin save you when the W hoo-rides
Peep - I'm puttin suckers to sleep
Ready to make a motherfuckin hit, geah we rollin too deep
You shouldn'tve made that tape, but you pushed me
Eiht hates punk-ass perm wearin pussies
Mmmm... you ready for round one? Here it come fool
I got my dick in my hand, come and get some
Damn, I'm tired of fake motherfuckers gettin pesos
Sorry-ass amigos screamin like bitch hoes
If it wasn't for your happy-ass sound, prancin around
Nothin but a sorry-ass clown, stay the fuck down!
Punk you can't fuck with this
Geah, first step is your Def Wish

.. mmm .. geah ..
.. c'mon y'all ..

I guess it's time to get to the good part
Geah you know it's the part when the Eiht start
with the routine, it's the same song
Peel another cap - now what's goin on? Geah
Tickety toc you don't stop
Fool, you hear a click I bust your chops
Right, no future, in your frontin
Smoke your ass like a mother-fuckin blunt
Damn I hate ya punk
Cause you'll never equal, this motherfuckin sequel
Tell me can you fade that black
or get slung like a fuckin 50-pack
So it's the second call they're all sorry
Punk motherfuckers that's out like Atari
Geah nigga you can get the fist
One more Def Wish

[From the movie "Goodfellas"]
"But sometimes, even the people who DIDN'T get out of line,
they got whacked.. hits just became a hazard for some of the guys..
Shooting people was a normal thing, no big deal.."

Last verse .. don't curse
Migga fuck that, Mike's got the gat
And i'm ready to bust a head or two or three
Bitch come deal with E - geah
So gang way, as I pump another sucker
and I'm swift as they scared stiff by a psycho motherfucker
I see their pain, fool take two
to the fuckin jaw, geah fuck you
A nigga from the city where shit
just don't motherfuckin quit
And jackin's my specialty G
Quick fast to mack once and take your money, geah
And down for the motherfuckin crew
Just like a bitch I gots to get paid to
I knock you out and when your punk-ass come to
You'll realize it was a nightmare of Def Wish.. II

.. geah .. geah! ..
.. Compton ..

[From the movie "Goodfellas"]
"Hits just became a hazard for some of the guys..
Shooting people was a normal thing, no big deal.."

.. Whattup? ..

[From the movie "Goodfellas"]




"Murder was the only way that everybody stayed in line..
You got out of line, you got whacked, everybody knew the rules"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Def Wish II," by Compton's Most Wanted, are an intricate mix of original material and sampled dialogue from remarkable films, such as "Scarface" and "Goodfellas," to provide an ominous commentary on gang violence in the ghetto. MC Eiht's flow is both aggressive and introspective; he is bragging about his prowess as a gangsta rapper while also deriding "fake motherfuckers" who earn "pesos" through insincere gangsta posturing. Throughout the song, there are explicit references to violence and murder, which are presented as commonplace occurrences that are needed to maintain order within gang society. The inclusion of audio samples from iconic films enhances the song's commentary on criminality and its relationship to power and hierarchy.


The opening audio sample of Tony Montana screaming at his sister's killer and the subsequent sound of her screams places the listener in a world where gang violence is a fact of life. In contrast, the film dialogue samples (from "Goodfellas") make explicit the link between murder and maintaining a "chain of command." MC Eiht's verses articulate the desire to assert one's gangsta bona fides and deal with those that don't measure up to the standards demanded by the street. The song concludes with a mix of bravado and threat, as MC Eiht outlines his capacity to knock people out, take their money, and make them realize they've experienced a "nightmare of Def Wish.. II."


Line by Line Meaning

So long Mel, have a good trip..
Farewell to Mel, but not actually wishing him a good trip.


You die motherfucker! You die motherfucker!
An exclamation of anger and warning.


.. {*Tony's sister screaming*} ..
Indication of a violent scene with Tony's sister likely being harmed.


For most of the guys, killings got to be accepted..
Murder was normalized among members of the group.


Murder was the only way that everybody stayed in line..
To maintain order, the threat and execution of murder was necessary.


You got out of line, you got whacked, everybody knew the rules
Everyone knew that going against the group or offending the wrong person could lead to death.


Nigga get ready cause you can't hang with the psycho motherfucker who slangin these gangsta thangs
A warning that the singer is dangerous and involved in gang activity.


Lock your doors, run and hide Can't nothin save you when the W hoo-rides
Another warning for people to protect themselves when the artist is on the prowl.


Peep - I'm puttin suckers to sleep Ready to make a motherfuckin hit, geah we rollin too deep
The artist is preparing to commit violent acts with the help of others.


You shouldn'tve made that tape, but you pushed me Eiht hates punk-ass perm wearin pussies
An insult to someone who made the artist angry, and a disdain for a certain hairstyle.


Mmmm... you ready for round one? Here it come fool I got my dick in my hand, come and get some
A boastful and vulgar challenge to fight or prove oneself.


Damn, I'm tired of fake motherfuckers gettin pesos Sorry-ass amigos screamin like bitch hoes
Annoyance and frustration towards people who act tough and make money from their pretense.


If it wasn't for your happy-ass sound, prancin around Nothin but a sorry-ass clown, stay the fuck down!
Insulting someone's music or style and commanding them to stay down or stop what they are doing.


Punk you can't fuck with this Geah, first step is your Def Wish
A call-out to someone who thinks they can compete, and a warning that they will be defeated.


I guess it's time to get to the good part Geah you know it's the part when the Eiht start
The singer is about to start the exciting or decisive moment.


Tickety toc you don't stop Fool, you hear a click I bust your chops
A warning to someone to not stop moving or the artist will harm them.


Right, no future, in your frontin Smoke your ass like a mother-fuckin blunt
There is no future for someone who is pretending or lying, and they will be defeated.


Tell me can you fade that black or get slung like a fuckin 50-pack
A challenge to someone to handle the singer's style or get beaten.


Last verse .. don't curse Migga fuck that, Mike's got the gat
A warning to someone to not curse, but the singer has a gun.


I knock you out and when your punk-ass come to You'll realize it was a nightmare of Def Wish.. II
Harming someone and making them regret ever crossing the artist.


.. Whattup? ..
A greeting or call for attention.


Hits just became a hazard for some of the guys.. Shooting people was a normal thing, no big deal..
Murder became dangerous for anyone involved, but it was still common for the group.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON B. TYLER, ANDRE P. MANUEL

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