Broken Down
DJ Quik Lyrics

No. No. The name stays on
I refuse to let go of my name and reputation

The name's got my daddy's blood on it
My name carries the legacy and lineage of my father

The name stays on got my daddy's blood on it
I am determined to preserve my family's heritage through my name

The name stays on She can have half of it
Although she may claim a part of my name, it remains intact and significant

I'm a give a hand gesture
I'll express myself with a distinctive hand movement

The one that I make
The one that I create and uniquely perform

When I give my thumb and other three fingers a break
When I temporarily rest my thumb and three fingers from their usual movements

You get the One
You receive the pinnacle of my craft and creativity

No, It's not random, it's not a mistake
The One is deliberate and purposeful, not haphazard or accidental

You get the One, yeah
You are privileged to experience the excellence of my artistry

Man, ya'll rap cats funny
You rap artists are amusing and peculiar

I'm Fred G. Sanford, ya'll big ole dummies
I liken myself to the character Fred G. Sanford, mocking your lack of intelligence

And I ain't about to spit up on your verse
I refuse to degrade myself by collaborating with subpar artists

If you can't pull a little somethin' somethin' out your purse
If you can't contribute anything of value, then I have no interest in working with you

I'm a vet, not a pet
I am an experienced and respected artist, not someone to be controlled or used

So Cal Intellect, grants me a much fatter check
My intelligence and talent from Southern California enable me to earn a significant income

So, oh shit! I'm back up in the booth again
I express surprise and excitement as I return to the recording booth

This time no looky loos gettin' in
This time, I won't allow curious onlookers to interrupt or hinder my creative process

Please. See ain't no reasonin'
There's no point in trying to reason with you

Your bland. Your pimpin' needs seasonin'
Your style is dull and lacking flavor; you need to spice up your game

I'm one of the best from the West
I am recognized as one of the finest artists from the Western region

My name's still tatted on my Ex-wife's chest
My name is permanently inked on the chest of my former spouse

And I don't have Jungle Fever
I am not attracted to or romantically involved with people of African descent

Neither do I need a rapper rapping with me either
I don't require the presence of other rappers in my songs

Ya best realize who you're dealing with
You should understand the caliber and reputation of the person you're interacting with

I'm on some 93 point Tweed Cadillac
I am exuding the cool, luxurious essence of a 93-point Tweed Cadillac

I don't understand ya'll niggas
I don't comprehend your actions and behavior

And I know ya'll don't understand me
I am aware that you are unable to grasp my perspective and mentality

But if I have to clown ya'll niggas
If mocking and ridiculing you is necessary

Just to light a little fire
In order to ignite some reaction or passion

Well I guess that's just what it's gonna have to be
Then I suppose that is the only option I have

Yah see, I don't comprehend ya'll suckas
You see, I don't understand you fools

Opinionated, you're dumb and OG
You have strong and ignorant viewpoints, acting like a seasoned gangster

You couldn't keep up with the city
You were unable to adapt and thrive in the urban environment

So you moved out to the desert
Therefore, you relocated to the desert area

And you want to blame your drama on me
Now you attempt to attribute your problems and conflicts to me

Keep it Broken Down
Continue to be transparent and honest about the reality of your situation

You see the gift
You recognize the talent and ability

Now find the gab
Now discover the confidence and communication skills

To each it's reach
To every individual comes a different level of success

If I don't cop, it ain't mine to have
If I don't acquire or obtain it, then it was never meant for me

I'm tryin' to be as clean as a ?
I am striving to maintain moral purity or cleanliness, similar to an unknown reference

But in the back of my mind, I'm like get the fuck away from me
However, deep down, I have a desire for distance and separation

Why do you want to try to stress a muthafucka?
Why do you feel the need to cause distress and discomfort for someone?

If I throw you a P at you, nigga, catch the muthafucka
If I offer you an opportunity, you better seize it without hesitation

Here's the dearly and there's the departed
Here's the loved ones and here's the ones who have passed away

The only time I like to fuck you
The only time I enjoy engaging with you sexually

Is when I'm off that narcotic
Is when I am under the influence of drugs

You know I'm no good
You're aware that I am not a trustworthy or reliable person

I get my money in the hood
I earn my income within the local community

Tattoo
An exclamation, indicating the permanence or significant impact of something

Oh yeah
Expression of affirmation or agreement

Hey Quik! Blow a trick out
Hey Quik! Impress and dazzle the audience with your skills

Ain't it fucked up when a bitch coughs while your fucking and spits your dick out?
Isn't it unfortunate when a woman interrupts the sexual act by coughing and expelling your penis?

Money
An exclamation, reflecting the importance or impact of money

Give me more. Aye Quik I'm serious
Provide me with additional resources or opportunities. Hey Quik, I'm being sincere

Ain't that the same nigga that choked a bitch out with a gray unicorn?
Isn't that the same person who strangled a woman using a gray unicorn?

Holy fish scale!
Expression of surprise or shock

You mean to tell me, you'd rather save this bitch than save this whale?
Are you implying that you prioritize rescuing a woman over saving an endangered whale?

It's mighty skeptical
This situation seems highly dubious or questionable

Quik, all these years and you ain't gave me a Pee, nah, I'm talkin' about the vegetable
Quik, after all this time, you haven't provided me with a urine sample. No, I'm referring to the vegetable

And she knows it's me when I'm pullin' up
She recognizes my presence when I arrive

Cuz my car goes Vroom Vroom
Because my car produces a distinct engine sound

And her daddy's easy to talk to because the whole conversation be Um-hmm
And her father is approachable because he only responds with brief affirmative sounds like 'Um-hmm'

Now buckle down for the backlash
Prepare yourself for the negative reactions and consequences

Why they call DJ Quik DJ Quik? that fast!
Why do they refer to DJ Quik as DJ Quik? with such speed or urgency!

You niggas buyin' Meth, I'm buyin' cookware
While you guys are purchasing drugs, I'm investing in kitchen equipment

I'm tired of being a muthafuckin' pallbearer
I'm fed up with constantly bearing the burden or responsibility

I think I'd rather be Geraldo Rivera
I believe I prefer to be like Geraldo Rivera, a journalist who exposes truth and reality

And tell the people what's really going on with you squares
And inform the public about the true nature of you square individuals

How could I lose my identity?
What caused me to lose my sense of self and who I am?

How could we become our own worst enemy?
How did we end up being the ones who sabotage and harm ourselves the most?

Even at the park, we don't party whatever
Even in recreational settings, we fail to fully enjoy and celebrate

Not familiar, because we are hardly together
We are not close or familiar with one another due to our lack of unity

Cyber gangbangers, Internet gimmicks
Individuals who act tough and engage in gang activity online, using the internet for attention-seeking

How did all my fans get replaced with critics?
How did my supporters transition into critics and detractors?

Went to sleep and woke up in a world full of limits
I went to bed in a world filled with possibilities and awoke to discover a reality constrained by boundaries

And being humble is synonymous with being timid
People now associate being humble with being timid or lacking confidence

Niggas annoy me, so I frighten them
I intimidate or scare away individuals who irritate me

They stalk and hunt me down, 'til I enlighten them
They relentlessly pursue and track me until I share knowledge or insight with them

And then they sex play me, sounding fruity
And then they try to imitate or mimic my sexual behavior, coming across as inauthentic or ridiculous

When you call me bitch ass nigga
When you insult me by referring to me as a weak or submissive individual

Is that a female dog shaped booty?
Are you implying that my behind resembles the shape of a female dog?

Keep it Broken Down
Continue to be genuine and honest about your thoughts and intentions