Hit The Floor
Compton's Most Wanted Lyrics


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Kniggety-Knock, Kniggety Knock, knock, knock,
punk guess who's back, geah its that Compton Nigga.
How'd you figure?
That I'd give your ass the first jump,
Sorry fool, The Eiht don't sleep chump.
Some want me to stop with the violence.
Some say, take a code of silence.
But you'll get the mutherfucking middle finger
Cause Eiht won't be no rap-pop singer.
Now you still want me to flip flop
Straight black no [huh]
>From the depths of hell as I bell,
Fresh outta jail, nigga might as well
get too drunk and hit the fucking blunt,
then peel your cap back sorry punk.
Back in your shit so here we go.
Mutherfuckers hit the floor.

[Squeeze the trigger and bodies are hauled off]
[Nigga, I'm a trigger happy nigga...]

Shiggety Shits gonna hit the fan Jack.
When I'm blunted off the mutherfuckin chronic sack.
Geah, So hit the floor when I cock the gatt.
Bloods goin' spill when I rat-tat-tat.
Bitches scream, niggas yell,
3 days later left is a fucked up smell.
Coming from the Compton psycho.
Can you fuck with me? I don't think so.
I got the mind of a lunitic
and I'll fuck you quick, so you can suck a fat dick.
And take that shit to the bank.
So on the way the Eiht can gank.
And my style ain't friendly often,
Eiht times outta ten, you end in a coffin.
I don't think you can deal no more.
see-M-W say hit the fucking floor.





Punk ass nigga! Back in your shit for the nine-duece to get loose.
Eihthype in the mutherfucking house...Geah.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Compton's Most Wanted's "Hit The Floor" are a violent and aggressive expression of the rapper's anger and frustration. The chorus, "Mutherfuckers hit the floor," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which features vivid descriptions of gun violence and bodily harm. The first verse establishes the rapper's defiance, declaring that he won't compromise his style or his message for anyone. He acknowledges the criticism that he's too violent, but rejects the idea that he should tone it down. Instead, he gives his listeners the middle finger and warns them to be ready for more of the same.


The second verse is even more graphic, describing the aftermath of a shooting in gruesome detail. The rapper revels in the chaos and destruction he causes, taking pleasure in the fear he inspires in his enemies. He boasts about his mental instability and suggests that this is what makes him so dangerous. The final lines of the song are a taunt to any would-be challengers: "Punk ass nigga! Back in your shit for the nine-duece to get loose."


Overall, "Hit The Floor" is a prime example of gangsta rap, a subgenre that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s and was characterized by its violent lyrics, aggressive beats, and unapologetically streetwise attitude. The song is an expression of the rage and frustration felt by many young black men in urban areas, who were subject to poverty, discrimination, and police brutality. While some critics condemned gangsta rap for its glorification of violence and misogyny, others saw it as a legitimate expression of the struggles and realities of inner-city life.


Line by Line Meaning

Kniggety-Knock, Kniggety Knock, knock, knock,
The singer is creating a knocking sound effect to announce his return.


punk guess who's back, geah its that Compton Nigga.
The singer is introducing himself to the listener, revealing that he is a Compton resident.


How'd you figure?
The singer is challenging the listener's curiosity of how he knew about the comeback.


That I'd give your ass the first jump,
The artist is implying that he has a surprise attack on his enemies.


Sorry fool, The Eiht don't sleep chump.
The artist is warning his enemies that he doesn't rest and always vigilant.


Some want me to stop with the violence.
The singer is acknowledging that some people demand an end to violence.


Some say, take a code of silence.
The singer is acknowledging the advice of some people to maintain silence.


But you'll get the mutherfucking middle finger
The artist is rebuking the advice of peace and showing the middle finger to those who argue against his violent approach.


Cause Eiht won't be no rap-pop singer.
The artist is clarifying that he won't switch his music style to a less violent genre.


Now you still want me to flip flop
The artist is asking if people still expect him to switch between two contradictory decisions or opinions.


Straight black no [huh]
The singer is affirming his unequivocal position without hesitation.


>From the depths of hell as I bell,
The artist is claiming to be from the bottom of society or the underworld.


Fresh outta jail, nigga might as well
The singer has recently been released from prison and sees no point in holding back.


get too drunk and hit the fucking blunt,
The singer is describing his intoxication level and suggests he is undertaking drug use.


then peel your cap back sorry punk.
The singer is threatening to shoot his enemy's head/back and calling him a sorry punk.


Back in your shit so here we go.
The artist is reminding his enemies to prepare for his return.


Mutherfuckers hit the floor.
The artist is commanding his enemies to fall to the ground in fear of his violent approach.


[Squeeze the trigger and bodies are hauled off]
The singer is describing the aftermath of his shootings where bodies are taken away.


[Nigga, I'm a trigger happy nigga...]
The singer considers himself as someone who loves to shoot and kill his enemies.


Shiggety Shits gonna hit the fan Jack.
The artist is warning the audience that something bad is about to happen.


When I'm blunted off the mutherfuckin chronic sack.
The artist is claiming to be under the influence of chronic weed and feeling invincible.


Geah, So hit the floor when I cock the gatt.
The artist is warning his enemies to prepare for his shooting spree.


Bloods goin' spill when I rat-tat-tat.
The singer is suggesting that his shootings will result in several deaths.


Bitches scream, niggas yell,
The artist is describing how people react to his violent outbursts.


3 days later left is a fucked up smell.
The singer is suggesting that his violence will result in dead bodies decomposing and smelling bad.


Coming from the Compton psycho.
The singer is describing himself as a psychotic person from Compton.


Can you fuck with me? I don't think so.
The singer is challenging anyone who can go against him, and he doesn't think they can.


I got the mind of a lunitic
The artist is affirming that he has the mind of an insane person.


and I'll fuck you quick, so you can suck a fat dick.
The artist is threatening to kill his enemies quickly and challenges them to accept the fact.


And take that shit to the bank.
The singer is telling his enemies to accept their fate and stop fighting back.


So on the way the Eiht can gank.
The singer is teasing his enemies that he will harm them on his way.


And my style ain't friendly often,
The artist is affirming that his style isn't welcoming, especially for his enemies.


Eiht times outta ten, you end in a coffin.
The artist is suggesting that more often than not, his enemies end up dying.


I don't think you can deal no more.
The artist is suggesting that his enemies are not capable of handling his level of violence.


see-M-W say hit the fucking floor.
The singer is once again commanding his enemies to fall to their knees in fear of his approaching violence.


Punk ass nigga! Back in your shit for the nine-duece to get loose.
The artist is again reminding his enemies of his imminent return and their demise.


Eihthype in the mutherfucking house...Geah.
The singer is concluding his rap by glorifying himself and his violent approach.




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

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