They Still Gafflin
Compton's Most Wanted Lyrics


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They Still Gafflin
Damn, MC Eihts back in the mutherfuckin house.
Last year we came with the one times gaffled em up. why'knowutumsayin"
Now the whole mutherfuckin world know.

They still gaffling, this young black nigga.
So why in the fuck should I sleep when they creep
as I roll through the streets I see another raided house and
that's why the Eiht'll be out in 5000.
And the fools won't give a chance to explain.
If you're from Compton, you either sell dope or gangbang.
Yo those fools on my dick still trying to jack me.
I guess because I sport a hat and the khaki's.
And if my cars on hit then I'm a roller,
Bust a you, hit the sirens and pull me over.
Run a make on my plates, fool they legit.
Another day for this punk ass bullshit.
I was lucky, I threw the blunt in my sock.
The first thing they say, who's got the gat who's got the rocks?
I said please officer, I'm a rap singer.
Boy you from Compton you gots to be a banger.
where's your hood, what's your set, throw up your gang sign.
I takes my hands off the hood and says I ain't got time.
He's says park it fool times is wasting.
I said fuck you, black leather glove slapped my face then
I was pissed, it was rough, my hands was cuffed.
If I told them they stink they'd throw my ass in the clink.
So it was back to the curb and I sat.
All that time, fools didn't even find my strap.
But every day its the same shit happening, yo.
Watch your back one times still gaffling, geah.

Geah, now they still on my dick.
Still all wrastling, gaffling and shit.
can't take no more off this one time shit. why'knowutumsayin?
I'm ready to peel a mutherfuckers cap, why'knowutumsayin?
Check this out.

Off to the kick it spot to make an end.
Early in the morning so my day can begin.
I seen the fool that tried to double cross me.
I beat the punk down smooth cause I'm the boss, E.
2 niggas rolling, in hats, inside a cadillac.
We start to blaze up the mutherfucking 20 sack.
We rolled the windows up to get that contact.
One times seen the smoke they pulled a smooth jack.
On top of that I was bumping big noise.
It was the fucking CHP boys.
I didn't like those punk fools one bit.
Cause they be popping that KKK shit.
So I kick back and played with the routine.
and told the grand dragon I was 17.
Tell the police the truth then how the fuck that sound?
Cause if I told him the truth then I'd be county bound.
So I play with the routine, comma.
While he say, hand over the marijuana.
I said officer, you must be joking,
that was a cigarette I was smoking.
So I sat with my but to the ground.
And kept on thinking would the fool beat me down?
They didn't find the gatt, it was a miracle.
But they still toed my mutherfucking vehicle.
I might as well have packed a strap and.
Get rid of all these one times gafflin.

Geah, I'd like to send this out to all the mutherfucking homies
that be getting there asses kicked by the one times, why'knowutumsayin?
And all my mutherfucking homeboys
that's in jail locked up over this punk ass shit.
The one times be gaffling why'knowutumsayin?




But they can't keep a brother like the MC Eiht down.
Me and my DJ Mike T is like out 5000.

Overall Meaning

The song "They Still Gafflin" by Compton's Most Wanted narrates the experiences of being stopped and detained by the police, who the group refers to as "one times". The lyrics detail the frustrations and aggression towards the treatment black communities receive from law enforcement. The song also highlights the misjudgments that follow the idea that if someone is from Compton, they must sell drugs or be associated with a gang. The lyrics create a sense of unity among the individuals who face similar issues, encouraging them to not let the police keep them down.


The lyrics "They still gafflin, this young black nigga. So why in the fuck should I sleep when they creep" show the frustration felt by the group - the police are still disproportionately targeting young black men, causing them to live in fear and have difficulty sleeping in case they are stopped by law enforcement. The lyrics "Yo those fools on my dick still trying to jack me. I guess because I sport a hat and the khaki's" demonstrate the ignorance of the police and how they stereotype individuals based on their clothing choices. The lyrics "If I told them they stink they'd throw my ass in the clink" reveal the power police officers hold, as speaking out against them can easily result in imprisonment.


Overall, the song is an important documentation of the issues faced by black communities at the hands of police officers, highlighting the paranoia and unease experienced daily.


Line by Line Meaning

Damn, MC Eihts back in the mutherfuckin house.
MC Eiht is making a comeback.


Last year we came with the one times gaffled em up. why'knowutumsayin"
Last year, we successfully executed our plan.


Now the whole mutherfuckin world know.
Our success is now common knowledge.


They still gaffling, this young black nigga.
The police are still harassing me simply for being black.


So why in the fuck should I sleep when they creep
I can't afford to let my guard down when the police are always watching me.


as I roll through the streets I see another raided house
I witness constant police raids on houses in my community.


And the fools won't give a chance to explain.
The police don't give me a chance to defend myself.


If you're from Compton, you either sell dope or gangbang.
The police stereotype and assume the worst for those from my community.


Yo those fools on my dick still trying to jack me.
The police are still targeting me for no reason.


And if my cars on hit then I'm a roller,
If my car is in top condition, the police will pull me over regardless.


Bust a you, hit the sirens and pull me over.
The police pull me over as soon as they see me.


Run a make on my plates, fool they legit.
The police run a background check on my car but find no reason to arrest me.


Another day for this punk ass bullshit.
Another day of police harassment for me.


I was lucky, I threw the blunt in my sock.
I was fortunate to hide my illegal activity from the police.


The first thing they say, who's got the gat who's got the rocks?
The police immediately assume I have drugs or weapons on me.


where's your hood, what's your set, throw up your gang sign.
The police ask me about my gang affiliation to build their case against me.


I takes my hands off the hood and says I ain't got time.
I refuse to let the police waste my time by asking unnecessary questions.


He's says park it fool times is wasting.
The police officer orders me to park my car and wait.


I said fuck you, black leather glove slapped my face then
I react with anger and a physical altercation follows.


I was pissed, it was rough, my hands was cuffed.
I am angry and restrained by the police.


If I told them they stink they'd throw my ass in the clink.
I know that speaking out against the police will only worsen my situation.


So it was back to the curb and I sat.
I am forced to wait on the curb due to police harassment.


All that time, fools didn't even find my strap.
The police conducted an unnecessary search and failed to find any illegal items.


But every day its the same shit happening, yo.
I am constantly harassed and discriminated against by the police.


Watch your back one times still gaffling, geah.
I caution others to be wary of police harassment in our community.


Still all wrastling, gaffling and shit.
The police continue to harass and discriminate against me.


can't take no more off this one time shit. why'knowutumsayin?
I'm tired of the constant harassment and discrimination from the police.


I'm ready to peel a mutherfuckers cap, why'knowutumsayin?
I am willing to retaliate with violence if necessary due to police harassment.


Off to the kick it spot to make an end.
I'm going to my favorite spot to relax and unwind.


Early in the morning so my day can begin.
I start my day by taking some time for myself before dealing with the police harassment.


I seen the fool that tried to double cross me.
I see the person who previously betrayed me.


I beat the punk down smooth cause I'm the boss, E.
I retaliate against the person who betrayed me because I am in control and won't be taken advantage of.


2 niggas rolling, in hats, inside a cadillac.
Two men in a Cadillac drive past me.


We start to blaze up the mutherfucking 20 sack.
My friends and I smoke marijuana together.


We rolled the windows up to get that contact.
We want to keep the smoke inside the car.


One times seen the smoke they pulled a smooth jack.
The police saw the smoke and executed a swift arrest.


On top of that I was bumping big noise.
I was playing loud music in my car.


It was the fucking CHP boys.
The police were the California Highway Patrol.


I didn't like those punk fools one bit.
I have a strong dislike for the police.


Cause they be popping that KKK shit.
The police often display hate speech and behavior towards the black community.


So I kick back and played with the routine.
I try to remain calm and answer the police's questions without giving anything away.


and told the grand dragon I was 17.
I lie to the police about my age.


Tell the police the truth then how the fuck that sound?
I know that telling the truth won't get me anywhere with the police.


Cause if I told him the truth then I'd be county bound.
If I admit to anything illegal, I'll end up in jail.


So I play with the routine, comma.
I continue to manipulate the situation to avoid any further trouble.


While he say, hand over the marijuana.
The police demand that I hand over the drugs.


I said officer, you must be joking, that was a cigarette I was smoking.
I try to play it cool and claim that it was just a cigarette.


So I sat with my but to the ground.
I am forced to sit on the ground due to the arrest.


And kept on thinking would the fool beat me down?
I am worried about possible police brutality.


They didn't find the gatt, it was a miracle.
The police were unable to find the gun I may or may not have had on me.


But they still toed my mutherfucking vehicle.
The police still impounded my car.


I might as well have packed a strap and.
I feel like I should have just carried a weapon on me at all times to protect myself.


Get rid of all these one times gafflin.
I wish the police would stop harassing and discriminating against the black community.


I'd like to send this out to all the mutherfucking homies that be getting there asses kicked by the one times, why'knowutumsayin?
I want to show support to my fellow community members who have also experienced police brutality and harassment.


And all my mutherfucking homeboys that's in jail locked up over this punk ass shit.
I sympathize with my friends who have been arrested unjustly due to police harassment.


The one times be gaffling why'knowutumsayin?
The police are constantly harassing and bullying us.


But they can't keep a brother like the MC Eiht down.
Despite the harassment, I won't let the police bring me down.


Me and my DJ Mike T is like out 5000.
My DJ and I are determined to stay strong and persevere despite the challenges we face.




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

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