Muggs (born: Lawrence Muggerud), also called DJ Muggs, started out in the s… Read Full Bio ↴Muggs (born: Lawrence Muggerud), also called DJ Muggs, started out in the short-lived rap group The 7A3 before helping found what would become one of the most respected and popular rap groups of all time: Cypress Hill. Cypress Hill have now released seven studio albums and a lot of singles, a few EP's, and even a live album. But Muggs' career is not limited only to his rap group, he is one of the main people behind the Soul Assassins albums that feature some of the best rappers in the world, and has released a solo album, Muggs - Dust, with a dark trip-hop feel to it (A few years before that he was colaborste with Tricky and Grease on album Juxtapose). Muggs has also done a lot of production work and remixes for artists like House of Pain, Funkdoobiest, Ice Cube, GZA/Genius, and many more.

The Manuscript
DJ MUGGS Lyrics

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Ayo yup, yup, yup

Ayo need it all and I ain't takin'
No less when I'm slidin' through
If they told you that I ain't about a check
They lied to you started at the bottom
Now the shit I'm on phenomenal
Came a long way from the

Blue cops and hot pursuit
Got in trouble a lot
Locked for being wild and loose
Then I grew, now they love
The style all around, who knew?
(Who knew?) i make it do what it do
I was in the dark, now I'm
Gettin closer to the light
Improving the view (Shinin')
You gotta be hands on to understand this shit
(Uh, huh) like a braille page
I been stickin' to the manuscript (Woo)
The bitches get turned off when ya shit is on
I really am what I spit in songs (Facts)
Niggas be actin like they really want
Smoke 'til they hit the bong
Then they take a toke
Burn they throat, choke, then they gone
(Brap) what we on is far beyond you pions
I glow like neon, kill everything I be on

I hustle, ain't nothing coming free
I don't even wanna talk if you
Niggas ain't bringing dollars my way
I go and get it now
So why the fuck should I wait?
My mind is focused on this money I make

Ayo my nigga, you should know
It's never all love, don't be naive
Everything come with a price
So all of mine is something I need
I bang for my belief like Brother Saeed
RIP to all my niggas that died
Livin' life at high speed
The game's in my veins like fluid out the IV
But I was born with it, it's natural
Word to mommy (Uh, huh)
I'm shinin' cause the god inside me
I don't look up to the sky for guidance
(Nah)
My eyes ain't blinded by the trick knowledge
Caught a case, got kicked out
I ain't skip college
But got my intellect from dark
Deals for dirty dollars
Wise writers and ghetto survivors (Uh, huh)
Got it out the mud, I'm my own provider
When Muggs planned to multiply the
Pot and divide up she love me cause before I
Ever slid inside her body
Left her mind fucked she mine
She give me blind trust to
The end of the road
Mind, body in control of that soul, nigga

I hustle, ain't nothing coming free
I don't even wanna talk if you
Niggas ain't bringing dollars my way
I go and get it now so

Why the fuck should I wait?
My mind is focused on this money I make

Overall Meaning

In DJ Muggs Rome Streetz's song The Manuscript, the lyrics show a strong desire for success and financial gain. The singer is determined to have everything and is not willing to settle for less. The singer says that if anyone tells you that they are not about the money, they are lying. He talks about his past and how he came from a difficult place, but he has managed to turn his life around and rise above his circumstances. The singer has a certain level of pride in his achievements and himself, and he makes it clear that he is not intimidated by anyone who doubts his ability to succeed. He has a clear sense of purpose and is focused on his goals, which are mainly centered around making money.

The lyrics also touch on some more serious subjects such as death and the struggle to survive in a difficult environment. The singer pays tribute to his fallen friends and mentions how he has been affected by their deaths. He has a deep respect for those who have survived the harsh realities of life in the ghetto and acknowledges their contributions to society. The singer also mentions that he has had some setbacks, but he has managed to overcome them and continue to thrive. He has a strong self-belief and confidence that has helped him to navigate the challenges of life.

Overall, the lyrics of The Manuscript paint a picture of someone who is hungry for success, willing to work hard to achieve their goals, and who has a deep appreciation for those who have come before him. The song is a celebration of resilience, determination, and the power of self-belief.

Line by Line Meaning

Ayo need it all and I ain't takin' No less when I'm slidin' through If they told you that I ain't about a check They lied to you started at the bottom Now the shit I'm on phenomenal Came a long way from the Blue cops and hot pursuit Got in trouble a lot Locked for being wild and loose Then I grew, now they love The style all around, who knew?
I have high expectations and won't settle for less. Anyone who says I'm not in it for the money is lying. I used to be in trouble with the law, but I've grown and have become successful. People appreciate my style now, which is a surprise to me.

(Who knew?) i make it do what it do I was in the dark, now I'm Gettin closer to the light Improving the view (Shinin') You gotta be hands on to understand this shit (Uh, huh) like a braille page I been stickin' to the manuscript (Woo)
My success has been unexpected and I'm learning as I go. I used to be in a bad place, but I'm improving every day. You have to experience things yourself to truly understand them. I'm staying true to myself and following the path that I believe in.

The bitches get turned off when ya shit is on I really am what I spit in songs (Facts) Niggas be actin like they really want Smoke 'til they hit the bong Then they take a toke Burn they throat, choke, then they gone (Brap) what we on is far beyond you pions I glow like neon, kill everything I be on
People are intimidated by success, and it can turn some people off. I'm authentic and everything I say in my music is true. Some people talk a big game but can't handle it when things get tough. I'm on a different level than most people and I shine brightly. I excel at everything that I do.

I hustle, ain't nothing coming free I don't even wanna talk if you Niggas ain't bringing dollars my way I go and get it now So why the fuck should I wait? My mind is focused on this money I make
I work hard for everything I have, and I don't have time for people who can't bring something to the table. I don't wait around for opportunities to come to me, I create them. My main focus is making money and improving my financial situation.

Ayo my nigga, you should know It's never all love, don't be naive Everything come with a price So all of mine is something I need I bang for my belief like Brother Saeed RIP to all my niggas that died Livin' life at high speed The game's in my veins like fluid out the IV But I was born with it, it's natural Word to mommy (Uh, huh) I'm shinin' cause the god inside me I don't look up to the sky for guidance (Nah) My eyes ain't blinded by the trick knowledge Caught a case, got kicked out I ain't skip college But got my intellect from dark Deals for dirty dollars Wise writers and ghetto survivors (Uh, huh) Got it out the mud, I'm my own provider When Muggs planned to multiply the Pot and divide up she love me cause before I Ever slid inside her body Left her mind fucked she mine She give me blind trust to The end of the road Mind, body in control of that soul, nigga
Life is never just love and positivity, there's always a cost for everything. I fight for what I believe in, like Brother Saeed. I've lost people close to me who were living recklessly. My talent for music is something I was born with, not something I learned. I don't rely on anyone else to guide me, I trust my own intuition. I've had setbacks in my life, but I didn't give up. I gained knowledge from living in difficult circumstances and from wise individuals. I am self-sufficient and don't rely on anyone else for my success. I have a loyal partner who trusts me completely. I am in control of my own life and my own destiny.

I hustle, ain't nothing coming free I don't even wanna talk if you Niggas ain't bringing dollars my way I go and get it now so Why the fuck should I wait? My mind is focused on this money I make
I work hard for everything I have, and I don't have time for people who can't bring something to the table. I don't wait around for opportunities to come to me, I create them. My main focus is making money and improving my financial situation.

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