Shot Down
DMX feat. 50 Cent Lyrics

Grrr, arff arff
Expressing aggressive and intimidating energy.

Over and over I done told ya boy
Reiterating multiple times to make it clear.

I'm a G-Unit motherfuckin' soldier boy
I am a dedicated member of G-Unit, ready for anything.

And when you gon' get it in your brain?
When are you going to understand?

The gate's wide open and the dog's off the chain
Opportunity is available and we are unleashed.

I be that youngin' with that gun that's tellin' ya stop frontin'
I am the young person with a weapon, warning you to stop pretending.

I be that youngin' on the run after I pop somethin'
I am the young person running away after shooting someone.

In the Bible I read death is of the tongue
The Bible teaches that speaking negatively can lead to harm.

And if you talk about death enough, death is gon' come
Continuously discussing death will attract its presence.

Jay taught me how to flow, they shot him in the head
Jay-Z taught me how to rap, and sadly, he was shot in the head.

Randy ass was there, now he runnin' scared
Randy was present during the shooting but is now frightened and avoiding involvement.

Some say I'm gangsta, some say I'm crazy
Opinions vary, some label me as tough, others consider me insane.

If you ask me, I'll say "I'm what the hood made me"
In my opinion, I am influenced and shaped by the neighborhood I grew up in.

Now I can stunt 'til my ass dead broke like JD
I can show off and spend extravagantly until I'm completely broke.

Or put a hundred grand on every nigga head that play me
I am willing to offer a substantial reward for anyone who disrespects or crosses me.

See I'm cool with them Haitian mob niggas
I have a good relationship with the Haitian mob, a group known for criminal activities.

That say "Sak pase? N'ap boule" and rob niggas
They greet me, ask how I'm doing, but still engage in stealing from others.

The media be tryin' to make a nigga look bad, what's up with that?
The media consistently attempts to portray me negatively, what's their motive?

See my flick next to Preme, Papi, and Cat
In a photo alongside respected individuals such as Preme, Papi, and Cat.

And Montana, I kill 'em with the grammar
I impress and defeat others with my skillful use of language.

I enhanced in the slammer after bangin' them hammers
I improved and honed my abilities while imprisoned after carrying out violent acts.

X what up? (Aight)
Asking how DMX is doing before affirming.

If you don't live that, you shouldn't say that
If you're not truly involved in that lifestyle, you shouldn't pretend to be.

'Cause what come out your mouth'll get you shot down
Because if you speak falsely, you'll face severe consequences.

Throwin' your money around and we don't play that
Flaunting your wealth irresponsibly is not tolerated by us.

Get in our line'll get you shot down (nigga)
If you challenge or confront us, you will face severe retaliation.

We know where you hang, we know where you stay at
We are aware of your usual gathering spots and residence.

That bullshit you on'll get you shot down
Engaging in deceptive behavior will result in severe consequences.

Here's a few cliques that you shouldn't play with
I will identify some groups you should avoid associating with.

G-Unit, Ruff Ryders'll get you shot down
Getting involved with G-Unit or Ruff Ryders will lead to dangerous consequences.

Ay yo, fuck y'all niggas talkin' bout, think you playin' with?
Disregarding the nonsense you all are babbling about, thinking you can toy with me?

Double R, G-Unit, the same ol' shit (what)
Referring to the repetitive and consistent power of Double R (Ruff Ryders) and G-Unit.

Put the faggots in the ring, watch 'em all quit
Place the weak individuals in a challenging situation and witness their immediate surrender.

All y'all niggas is pussy, suck my dick
All of you are cowards, perform a demeaning act on me.

Ain't nothin' but a handful of man still standin'
Only a few strong individuals are still present and unwavering.

I remember 50 in a cypher when Onyx was "Slammin" (aight?)
I recall 50 Cent freestyling when the group Onyx was popular and their hit song was "Slammin'."

Now we meet again, it's all good my nigga
We reunite, and there are no hard feelings, my friend.

Back to the street again, it's all hood my nigga
Returning to the streets, our familiar environment, my friend.

Knock on wood my nigga, we both walk the dog
Expressing the superstitious practice of knocking on wood, recognizing that both of us control the dangerous situation.

We ain't get to where we at by luck, shit was hard
We didn't achieve our current position through luck, but rather through enduring hardships.

But once we got through the trials it's all smiles
After overcoming the challenges, happiness prevails.

'Til a bitch type nigga all of a sudden get wild
Until a cowardly individual unexpectedly becomes aggressive.

Now why you gotsta go and take me back to where I came from?
Why must you remind and bring me back to my past?

I'ma make you remember where you know my name from (yeah)
I will make sure you recall the reasons why you recognize my name.

45th Street and blaow-blaow Ave
Referring to a specific location on 45th Street and a nearby intersection.

I done ran through your crew and only let off half, nigga
I have confronted and defeated members of your group, but only utilized a fraction of my full power.

If your head ain't off of your shoulders (uh-huh)
If your head is still attached to your body.

You ain't get shot, you got nipped nigga (just nipped)
You didn't get shot, just grazed or injured lightly.

'Cause if my chrome hit a piece of your bone
Because if my gun hits part of your bone.

It's gon' do more than chip, nigga (a lot more than that)
It will cause far more damage than just a chip or fracture.

Yeah, what the fuck is the problem?
Expressing frustration and seeking clarification about the issue at hand.

The Porsche is red, the buckets is armored
The Porsche car is colored red and the seats are armored for protection.

30 shot handguns, the gutter is starvin' (yeah)
Referring to powerful handguns with 30-round magazines, indicating a desire for violence in the neighborhood.

Niggas like me might rush your apartment (word)
People like me may forcibly enter your home.

Bloodstains'll fuck up your carpet, brain on the window
Bloodstains will permanently damage your carpet, with brain matter visible on your window.

I smell murder every time that the wind blow
I can sense and detect the presence of murder whenever the wind blows.

Tie him to the chair and then knock out his chinbone
Restraining him in a chair before brutally disabling his jawbone.

I don't want the throne or the crown, I ain't sell enough
I have not achieved sufficient success to desire ruling or being the leader.

You can have the jail or the ground, you ain't in hell enough
You can have the experience of imprisonment or being buried, but you haven't endured enough suffering yet.

I'm the one that flood the gutters
I am the person who controls and dominates the dangerous streets.

Better tap your man, and let him know P'll love to cut his
You should warn your friend to be cautious, as I am more than willing to harm him.

And niggas is gettin' shot down, two guns up
People are being killed, and I am ready for any confrontation.

Double R, SP holdin' D Block down
Double R (Ruff Ryders) and SP (Styles P) are ensuring the safety and control of the D Block neighborhood.