Driveby Miss Daisy
Compton's Most Wanted Lyrics


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Picture a nigga on the warpath,
And he'll spread terror through the city and leave a trail of blood baths.
And to those that know, he's not a phony.
But tonight he'll get his vengeance on the fool who killed his homey.
Don't give a fuck, he'll take you smooth on out.
Cause the hood is where its good is what its about.
Geah. Don't want to squable, through down or even kick him.
Just pull the fucking trigger cause to him your just a victim.
Jumped in the car, ash traces of dub.
Hit a couple of corners and pulls up at the bud
spot where its hot. Yeah boy he knows it.
But before he does the killing, he's got to get loaded.
Throws up the set, then he bones out quick.
Then he spits at a bitch just for riding his dick.
Now he's at the curb and yeah he gots the feeling.
He tells his homey, "G lets get ready for the killing."
Little did he know Miss Daisy's in the kitchen
Standing cooking chicken, 9 started clicking.
Ran up to the back of the house like releigh races.
Just like a train robbery, bandanas on their faces.
He here's this fucking little voice in his brain.
And its saying don't kill, we're all in the same gang.
He tells it back, that ain't the gang I'm in.
Because the gang I'm in is like in it to win.
So he killed off the sucker right there he didn't stop.
Ran through the rooms and went pop pop pop.
The explenation for this, he must was crazy.
I guess that's why he had to driveby miss daisy.

[And now the driveby].....[Say hello to my little friend.]
[You die mutherfucker...]

Check out the high rolling, young balling, pimp mack daddy.
Drive a 190E, ain't got no time for a caddy.
He got snaps because he jacked a nigga.
But he fucked up smooth and didn't pull the trigger.
Now there's a contract for your head on a platter.
If there's somebody with you they'll kill them too it don't matter.
Now your laying low at your girlfriends crib.
And your thinking of the shiesty shit that you did.
Now you got balls and you pull another jack.
Another and another, your pockets on fat.
don't give a fuck if he spends time in jail.
Just load up the 9 with the hollow point shells.
So nows he's on a mission, to kill or be killed.
Since somebody's got to do it and the shoes are to be filled.
So now its 12 o'clock, and its time for a jack.
Not even thinking it was time for payback.
And yeah you spot a fool who'll get the rag pack.
Rolling close behind while you blase a 20 sack.
He stops at a light on Elandra and Central.
Jump the fuck out put the gun to the window, its kinda simple.
But you know how it deal, and what the fuck was in store.
It was the same punk who you tried to jack before.
And he won't give up shit. Point blank hesitation.
Innocent Miss Daisy at the mobile gas station.
His 9 went click, your 9 went clack.
Miss Daisy tried to run but got a shell in her back.
The explanation for this he must was crazy.
I guess that's why he had to driveby Miss Daisy.

[And now the driveby].....[I'm gonna get you mutherfucker...]




[Say hello to my little friend]....[so long..have a good trip.]
[You die mutherfucker...]

Overall Meaning

In "Driveby Miss Daisy" by Compton's Most Wanted, the lyrics describe a man on a mission for revenge. He is seeking vengeance for the murder of his friend and will stop at nothing to get it. He is not interested in fighting or arguing, he just wants to take out his target. The song takes us through his thought process as he prepares for the drive-by shooting. He smokes weed, throws up gang signs, and spits at a woman who he feels has disrespected him. When he arrives at the target's location, he hears a voice telling him not to kill, but he ignores it because the gang he is in is "in it to win." The song ends with the man successfully carrying out the murder, but accidentally killing an innocent bystander, Miss Daisy. The singer concludes that the killer must have been crazy to have gone to such lengths for revenge.


"Driveby Miss Daisy" is a sobering commentary on violence and the senseless nature of gang warfare. The song highlights the fact that many young people get caught up in a cycle of violence because they feel they have no other options. The lyrics also touch on the destructive impact of drugs and alcohol in impoverished communities. It ultimately suggests that much of the violence in these communities is a result of despair and a lack of opportunity.


Line by Line Meaning

Picture a nigga on the warpath,
Imagine a person filled with anger and hate, ready to spread fear and violence throughout the city, leaving a trail of murder behind them.


And to those that know, he's not a phony.
People who know him don't see him as fake, and recognize him as legitimately dangerous.


But tonight he'll get his vengeance on the fool who killed his homey.
Tonight he will take revenge on the person who killed his friend.


Don't give a fuck, he'll take you smooth on out.
He doesn't care about your life and will take you out without hesitation.


Cause the hood is where its good is what its about.
The neighborhood and its reputation for violence is what matters to him.


Just pull the fucking trigger cause to him your just a victim.
To him, you are nothing more than an unfortunate target, and he won't hesitate to shoot.


Throws up the set, then he bones out quick.
He signals his allegiance and leaves quickly.


Little did he know Miss Daisy's in the kitchen.
He was unaware that there was an innocent person in the house.


Standing cooking chicken, 9 started clicking.
She was cooking when the shooting started and was hit by gunfire.


So he killed off the sucker right there he didn't stop.
He killed the target without hesitation or remorse.


Ran through the rooms and went pop pop pop.
He quickly searched the house, shooting anyone who crossed his path.


Now your laying low at your girlfriends crib.
You are hiding out at your girlfriend's house, hoping to avoid detection.


Now you got balls and you pull another jack.
You feel confident and attempt to rob someone else.


So now its 12 o'clock, and its time for a jack.
It is late at night, and you are ready to rob someone.


Innocent Miss Daisy at the mobile gas station.
An innocent woman, Miss Daisy, is present at the gas station.


His 9 went click, your 9 went clack.
He attempted to fire his gun, but it malfunctioned while you successfully shot him.


Miss Daisy tried to run but got a shell in her back.
Miss Daisy tried to flee, but she was shot in the back and killed.


The explanation for this he must was crazy.
His actions were insane and unreasonable.


I guess that's why he had to driveby Miss Daisy.
He killed Miss Daisy because he was on a drive-by mission and she happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.




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

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The opening drums just GET me. But the entire song, holy shit. MC Eiht is gr8.

Markus 74 Cole

Real talk on tha beat

LazaruslivesX3

Canaan Walker Lou Donaldson "Pot Belly" dope ass blue note sample

J Garner

8 was slept on for his storytelling...him and Scarface right there with Slick Rick

James Joiner

Yup! Straight up doe!

DRDEF7

This was my Joint back in 90, The beat is straight Fire First time I heard it was Main Source... A Friendly Game of Baseball from the Movie Boyz in the Hood

Corey Washington

First time I heard it was - If the Papes Come - A Tribe Called Quest

The Jayser

Yes, much used beat - Demon Boyz Glimity Glamity, and Kid Capri The Joke's on You Jack

LQ CC

Little did he know Miss Daisy's in the kitchen,
Standin cookin chicken,
9's started clickin. Bars.

Face. Pow

really its a real story about Lil flee rolling 60s murder

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