Our Daily Bread
Daz Dillinger Lyrics

Yeah, Death Row (give it up, one time)
Prince Ital Joe introduces the song as a tribute to Death Row Records

Yes, to the man sing, them all beats they're crucial (give it up)
Prince Ital Joe acknowledges the importance of the music and encourages listeners to give it up

Dogg Pound (???)
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Nobody moves, freeze! Nobody gets hurt
The rappers are asserting their dominance and warning others not to cross them

Shoot first and ask questions later. The motto, lyrically, artically, rip it...
The rappers adopt a violent approach to handling conflicts and promise to lyrically annihilate their opponents

Stop and listen, catch a grip and realize, with your two eyes
Daz encourages listeners to pay attention and understand the reality of their situation

The price, nigga, is keep striving for more
Daz reminds listeners that there is always a cost for success and encourages them to keep working hard

I broke laws, defined many, show skills of a rider when few was thick
Daz boasts about his criminal activity and his ability to handle difficult situations

Revolved around forty-four niggaz for the rep
Daz's reputation was established by the respect of 44 individuals

Sweat the whole block with the Mack-90, automatic semi-tech, Now the whole shit is respected
Daz used his weapon to intimidate others and is now respected by the whole block

Slowly but surely homies catching death wishes, and laugh
Daz's friends are accepting the risks of their criminal lifestyle with humor

You're trying to catch a check you can't cash
Daz suggests that some people are trying to live beyond their means

I do, for the rapper the name and for the hood that I claim, After the kill, it's remains the same
Daz is motivated by loyalty to his rap name and to his neighborhood even after committing violent acts

The composure, gangstering, it's got me, still down to bang
Daz's personality and lifestyle are defined by gangster behavior and he is still willing to fight

Who can get close to the most notorious gang of 'em all, Dogg Pound, amazing Rage, rough and raw (DPG)
The Dogg Pound gang is known and respected as the most notorious and rough group

The conversation ain't much, now what up? You're gapping and you're scrapping and you got a gap from the gat
Kurupt dismisses small talk and challenges listeners to prove their loyalty and gun skills

I found a (what?), more, I see the homies free
Kurupt has discovered a new way to make money and is optimistic about the freedom of his friends

I bound to make more money than I ever dreamed
Kurupt is confident that his new venture will yield great financial success

It's the DPG, the gangsters on the TV. Completely, you can't defeat, delete species
The Dogg Pound is a powerful and invincible gang that cannot be defeated

That fool over there is out of his nest, He's off the hood with techs and vests. Dumping on different sets (who's that man?)
Kurupt identifies someone who is not from the neighborhood and is armed, possibly causing trouble

D-A-Z's my nigga, If he ever was to get any bigger and lose his figures he's my nigga
Kurupt is loyal to Daz and would continue to support him, regardless of his level of success

The more I think about life and the world that surrounds us. Being from Tha Pound, instantly penitentiary bound (so what's up?)
Kurupt reflects on his situation and acknowledges the likelihood of ending up in prison due to his gang affiliation

I'm all about dropping bombs, And possessing the deadliest rhymes the mind can't design
Kurupt is focused on delivering powerful lyrics that are unmatched by others

So let's let bygones be bygones, aim to shoot, And mash with your boys if you're down for making loot
Kurupt suggests letting go of past conflicts and aligning with those interested in financial gain

'Cause if not, when the heat gets hot you get scorched. You're caught up like being in court, fighting the wars
Kurupt warns that failure to work together will result in consequences, such as imprisonment or death

Now I pause to take a sneak peek through The Source (Magazine). Our force is not revealing (what?), we sold two million (damn!)
Kurupt reflects on the success of the group and notes that they have sold two million albums

Willingly we survived, willingly we strived. We all multiply, Dogg Pound 'till we die
Kurupt emphasizes that the Dogg Pound has survived and will continue to grow and prosper together

I thought you knew about, the two about to run through about half your organization. Sacred assassinations, fool, here's what you're facing
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Yeah, Tell Babylon that we'll never give up hope in the ghetto. 'Cause everyday when we wake up we see the sun rise up in the sky
Prince Ital Joe encourages those in the ghetto to remain hopeful and embrace the new day

We won't ever, never give up the fight, see. We, down in the ghetto, will always put up the struggle. The struggle to survive, and to live good
Prince Ital Joe promises to continue the fight despite obstacles and to work towards living a good life

To bring food on the table for our families, see. Tell Babylon that we have hope
Prince Ital Joe emphasizes the importance of providing for one's family and not losing hope in a difficult situation

Like our brothers Martin Luther King and Marcus Garvey. We believe that we are true Africans and we handle (???) in this life
Prince Ital Joe invokes the legacies of African leaders and activists and affirms his own African identity

We won't kill our brothers no more. Stab them with a knife, or shoot them with a gun. 'Cause when we do we see their blood run
Prince Ital Joe denounces intra-community violence and acknowledges the horror of seeing someone's life taken

And it's not a pretty sight. So we don't love the parasites of this world. Sucking the blood of the sufferers
Prince Ital Joe criticizes those who use others for their own gain and bring harm to the vulnerable

Yeah!
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