This Is The Gang
Compton's Most Wanted Lyrics


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Niggas duck as I make another hit, the psycho just don't quit.
And I'm living in the land of the fucked up shit.
I guess everybody's hungry for the mutherfucking snaps.
That's why my niggas peel caps.
Got you on the damn run like Ron Brown.
And when we start to clown, we shut your whole fucking hood down.
And I see some hesitation.
I shot your homey 3 months ago, so where's the fucking retatiation.
No, I didn't think so.
Another punk bitch I pimped like a hoe.
Mmm I don't think you sorry clowns want to see me.
Age 13 living life like a B.G.
Hand me the damn 38 so I can set the score straight
And let the enemy meet his fate.
In it to win it and I don't give a fuck!
Yo listen up.

[This is a gang, and I'm in it.]
[Compton's Most Wanted, punk, rolling 4 deep]
[This is a gang, and I'm in it.]
[You don't like how I'm living well fuck you]

2 years pass in O.B.G.
Spent half of my life in L.P.
Geah, now I'm out and I'm ready to sweat
a sorry fool who ain't down with my fucking set.
Nigga, stay clear of the gun blast.
If you thinking about ducking you better duck fast.
Oops, too late you got popped in the process.
Another point for the hood, one laid to rest.
Like a cannibal, I want to see meat.
Killing punk fools from the wrong side of the street.
Me and the homies rolling 4 deep.
Niggas on the run all strapped with fucking guns.
Ain't no time for you to think about ducking
when we start thinking who we start sticking.
Like I said, I don't give a fuck.
Yo listen up.

[This is a gang, and I'm in it.]
[Compton's Most Wanted, punk, rolling 4 deep]
[This is a gang, and I'm in it.]
[You don't like how I'm living well fuck you]
[This is a gang...Compton's Most Wanted]
[This is a gang...punk rolling 4 deep.]
[This is a gang, and I'm in it.]
[You don't like how I'm living well fuck you]

A tisket, a tasket,
Geah I see another one of your homies in a casket.
And to me that's a fucking shame
cause your R.I.P. 3 and no ones to blame.
Fool, can't deal when we roll on your fucking set.
Call me a threat because you know I ain't don't yet.
So I feel I gotta warn ya,
me and my crew kill fucking transformers.
Geah, toe to toe in the middle of the street.
Turn the other cheek as the Eiht commence to beat.
And I really can't stand this.
One more right to your fucking jaw as your ass hit the canvas.
Now my niggas on the run stomp.
As the Compton criminals, we down another punk chump.
Like I said CMW don't give a fuck.
Geah, listen up.





Geah, back for the mutherfucking nine deuce.
MC Eiht, DJ Slip in the mutherfucking house. Geah.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Compton's Most Wanted's song "This is a Gang" depict the gang violence experienced in the rapper's life, living in Compton. The lyrics are descriptive and violent, with the rapper boasting about his gang activities, which include drive-by shootings and killing rival gang members. The chorus "This is a gang, and I'm in it" is repeated throughout the song, providing a clear indication of the gang mentality that is prevalent in the Compton neighborhood. The lyrics are also filled with profanity and derogatory terms towards rival gangs.


The song is a portrayal of the rough life that young people face living in poverty and crime-ridden neighborhoods. It speaks to the cycle of violence that exists within these communities, where an eye for an eye mentality persists. The song's explicit lyrics demonstrate the reality of the criminal lifestyle, providing a glimpse into the conditions that lead young people to join gangs.


Line by Line Meaning

Niggas duck as I make another hit, the psycho just don't quit.
People fear me as I continue to produce successful music, my craziness never stops.


And I'm living in the land of the fucked up shit.
I reside in a place filled with chaos and dysfunction.


I guess everybody's hungry for the mutherfucking snaps.
Everyone is desperate for money and success.


That's why my niggas peel caps.
My crew targets those who have what we want and are willing to use force.


Got you on the damn run like Ron Brown.
We have our enemies running scared, just like the late Ron Brown who was assassinated while serving as US Secretary of Commerce.


And when we start to clown, we shut your whole fucking hood down.
We take over and dominate entire neighborhoods when we decide to act up.


And I see some hesitation.
I sense fear or reluctance from my enemies.


I shot your homey 3 months ago, so where's the fucking retatiation.
I killed one of your friends a while back, but you haven't taken any action against me.


No, I didn't think so.
I knew you were too scared or weak to respond.


Another punk bitch I pimped like a hoe.
I easily controlled and manipulated someone who was weak and powerless.


Mmm I don't think you sorry clowns want to see me.
I doubt my enemies have the courage to face me in battle.


Age 13 living life like a B.G.
I started living a life of crime at a young age, behaving like a 'baby gangsta.'


Hand me the damn 38 so I can set the score straight.
Give me my gun so I can settle a score and get revenge.


And let the enemy meet his fate.
I intend to kill my enemy and accept the consequences.


In it to win it and I don't give a fuck!
I am committed to succeeding and I do not care about anyone else's well-being or opinions.


Yo listen up.
Pay attention to what I am saying.


[This is a gang, and I'm in it.]
I am a member of a gang and proud of it.


[Compton's Most Wanted, punk, rolling 4 deep]
We are the notorious group Compton's Most Wanted, traveling in a car with four members.


[You don't like how I'm living well fuck you]
If you have a problem with my lifestyle or choices, I don't care and don't want to hear it.


2 years pass in O.B.G.
I spent two years in juvenile detention at the O.B.G. facility.


Spent half of my life in L.P.
I have lived in the city of Long Beach for most of my life.


Geah, now I'm out and I'm ready to sweat.
I am now released and eager to engage in violence and criminal activity.


A sorry fool who ain't down with my fucking set.
I will target anyone who is not loyal to my gang and willing to do what we say.


Nigga, stay clear of the gun blast.
Stay away from me and my crew if you don't want to be shot.


If you thinking about ducking you better duck fast.
If you are considering running away, you better be quick because we are fast shooters.


Oops, too late you got popped in the process.
It's too bad, but you were shot and killed while attempting to flee.


Another point for the hood, one laid to rest.
We have scored another victory for our community, but someone had to die.


Like a cannibal, I want to see meat.
I am bloodthirsty and eager to witness more violence and death.


Killing punk fools from the wrong side of the street.
We are shooting and killing anyone we deem to be an enemy, even if they are not in our gang.


Me and the homies rolling 4 deep.
My gang and I are driving around together in a car with four members.


Niggas on the run all strapped with fucking guns.
Our enemies are fleeing and carrying weapons with them.


Ain't no time for you to think about ducking.
You won't have enough time to react and avoid getting shot.


When we start thinking who we start sticking.
When we decide who to target, we stick to our plan and follow through with violence.


Geah, listen up.
Pay attention to me, I have something important to say.


A tisket, a tasket,
A playful way of starting a sentence.


Geah I see another one of your homies in a casket.
I am aware that one of your friends has died and been buried.


And to me that's a fucking shame cause your R.I.P. 3 and no ones to blame.
I find it regrettable that your friend has died because it was not anyone's fault, but still consider it a victory for my gang.


Fool, can't deal when we roll on your fucking set.
You and your crew can't handle it when we invade your territory.


Call me a threat because you know I ain't don't yet.
You consider me a danger because you know I am not done causing trouble.


So I feel I gotta warn ya,
I need to give you a heads up and let you know what is coming.


me and my crew kill fucking transformers.
My gang and I are able to take out anyone who tries to cross us.


Geah, toe to toe in the middle of the street.
We will fight you directly, face to face, in public.


Turn the other cheek as the Eiht commence to beat.
I am giving you an opportunity to leave while I attack you.


And I really can't stand this.
I am fed up with the situation and need to take action.


One more right to your fucking jaw as your ass hit the canvas.
I will punch you in the face, knocking you to the ground.


Now my niggas on the run stomp.
My crew will beat you up and then flee the scene.


As the Compton criminals, we down another punk chump.
As members of the criminal organization Compton's Most Wanted, we have successfully defeated another weak individual.


Geah, back for the mutherfucking nine deuce.
I am back and ready for action in the year 1992.


MC Eiht, DJ Slip in the mutherfucking house. Geah.
I am MC Eiht and DJ Slip is with me, ready to make some more noise.




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

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