DEAD OR ALIVE
Do Or Die Lyrics


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(Chorus x 4)
Wanted dead or alive

(AK)
I don't know which way to go
Fuck it might as well go both
'cause these niggas want my soul
Get these mother fuckers trying to reload
Got my index on the trigger
Screaming why am I selling figure
Introduce you to your digger
Put your ass beside the vicar
See I know where you hang
You got some killers in your gang
Plus I'm gon be the blame
For leaving the mother fucker unrestrained
Piper shots to the brain bitch
Say my name and watch me get the five shots
Shooting nine lots
Give me props
I shoot a cop then I watch his body drop
Gotta make this crooked cop stop it
If I go to the pen watch my back and we can all break out
I'm screaming free me
Until we get parole I'm shaking D.P
Believe me I'm a kill them on T.V with the glock on the repeat
Putting all their souls deep you're watered down and so weak
Dead or alive so recognise that I got shots for my guys
Between your eyes mother fucker Rapalot for life

(Chorus x 4)

(Belo)
Don't want to hang out
Want to grab this tek and blow my brains out
Nigga you got some problems I got my own don't call my name out
If the bullets rang out
For the fuck why they want to see me
Who the fuck gon want to be me
Lay down and know that you're free
Kill the bullshit 'cause a nigga gon bullshit
Smoke weed and worry
Separate keys get dirty
I'm calling on God he's worth it he's worth it
My daddy left me lonely
My friend that I call my homey
Who got me just like only
Keeping the dark trying to ride this pony
My nigga Mo is locked up
My brother Twan's locked up
Plant the grass on e's and rock up
Three of my brothers and no mo
No jealous slays no fo fo
In the hand where you put that po po
Free all my niggas
For the rule's this world free em all that figures
Now take this nigga
Face down mother fucker and gon meet your digger
Get up stand up don't give up get paid and live up
Mother fucker made up break all this bullshit
I'm gunning with the full clip
And still most wanted

(Chorus x 4)

(N.A.R.D)
See I'm stressed with pain
My Grandmama told me that I was blessed with the game
I took it and I sold my whole life to the game
So everything I thought my whole heart I gave
From G-packs to weed packs
It's going to give me problems I really don't need that
See I got a boy on my back
That I been running since them ways back
Tell Uncle Sam that I'm gon stay black
And fuck those silly cars stirring my shit up under this six flat
And tell them hoes who be diamond kissers
Trying to take control of a niggas riches
They can get they nose out a niggas business for it
Down here treying to set the wife off the fix and I don't play that
Praying for my downfall I'm making
Dome shots on all y'all
Got us retaliating like outlaws
Dead or alive mother fucker I'm black bro





(Chorus x 8)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dead or Alive" by Do Or Die talk about the struggles and risks that come with living a life of crime. The chorus "Wanted dead or alive" sets the tone for the whole song, indicating that the singer is aware of the dangers that may come his way. The first verse is rapped by AK, who seems to be bracing himself for an imminent attack from rival gangs. He expresses his willingness to take out those who come after him and his crew. The second verse by Belo is more introspective and emotional, talking about the toll that a life of crime has taken on his mental health. He also shares his frustration with the justice system and his yearning to be free from the restrictions that come with being a criminal. The final verse by N.A.R.D touches upon the theme of oppression and institutional racism that he encounters as a black man living in America. All three verses come together to paint a bleak picture of a life of crime, where death or imprisonment seems like an inevitable fate.


Line by Line Meaning

Wanted dead or alive
The singer and his associates are being pursued and targeted by those who wish to harm them, and they must face whatever comes their way.


I don't know which way to go
The singer is uncertain of what actions he should take, and whether he should fight or flee.


Fuck it might as well go both
The singer has reached a breaking point and decides to take whatever course of action he feels necessary to stay alive and protect his crew.


'cause these niggas want my soul
The artist and his crew are being targeted by enemies who wish to take everything from them, including their lives and their freedom.


Get these mother fuckers trying to reload
The artist's enemies are persistently trying to take him out and they will not stop until they succeed.


Got my index on the trigger
The singer is prepared to defend himself at all costs and is ready to pull the trigger if necessary.


Screaming why am I selling figure
The singer is reflecting on his past and questioning the decisions he has made which have led to his current dangerous situation.


Introduce you to your digger
The artist will take any measures necessary, including killing his enemies, to protect himself and those close to him.


Put your ass beside the vicar
The artist will bury his enemies after he kills them, and does not care about any moral or religious implications of his actions.


See I know where you hang
The artist has knowledge of where his enemies operate and is able to track their movements.


You got some killers in your gang
The singer is aware of the violent tendencies of his enemies and that they are not to be underestimated.


Plus I'm gon be the blame
The artist recognizes that he may face consequences for his actions, including being blamed for any violent acts committed by his associates.


For leaving the mother fucker unrestrained
The singer is aware that those who he lets go will only come back to harm him again, and so he is unwilling to show any mercy.


Piper shots to the brain bitch
The singer is threatening to take out his enemies with brutal and deadly force.


Say my name and watch me get the five shots
The singer is daring his enemies to come after him, knowing that he is capable of killing them with just five shots.


Shooting nine lots
The artist is skilled with firearms and has plenty of ammunition to fight his enemies.


Give me props
The artist is bragging about his ability to take on his enemies and defend himself and his crew.


I shoot a cop then I watch his body drop
The singer is willing to kill anyone who stands in his way, even if it means killing a law enforcement officer.


Gotta make this crooked cop stop it
The singer is angry at the unfair treatment and systemic issues within law enforcement which have caused him and his crew to be unfairly targeted and oppressed.


If I go to the pen watch my back and we can all break out
The artist is aware that he may end up back in prison due to his actions, but he is confident in his ability to escape and evade the law.


I'm screaming free me
The artist is begging for his freedom and release from the oppression he is facing.


Until we get parole I'm shaking D.P
The artist is saying that he will continue to fight and struggle until he is granted parole or is able to escape from prison.


Believe me I'm a kill them on T.V with the glock on the repeat
The singer is threatening to kill his enemies anywhere and at any time, and is unafraid of the media attention such actions may bring him.


Putting all their souls deep you're watered down and so weak
The artist dismisses his enemies as weak and ineffective, and claims that he can easily defeat them in any conflict.


Don't want to hang out
The singer does not want to spend time socializing or being around other people.


Want to grab this tek and blow my brains out
The singer is feeling hopeless and suicidal, and wishes to end his own life with a firearm.


Nigga you got some problems I got my own don't call my name out
The singer is dealing with his own issues and does not want to be bothered by the problems of others.


If the bullets rang out
The artist is aware that violence and danger could occur at any moment, and is prepared to defend himself if necessary.


For the fuck why they want to see me
The artist is confused as to why his enemies are pursuing him and wishes to be left alone.


Who the fuck gon want to be me
The singer recognizes the difficulties and danger in his current situation and does not wish this on anyone else.


Lay down and know that you're free
The singer suggests that peace can only be found in death and wishes for his enemies to know that they are finally free from the struggle and oppression of life.


Kill the bullshit 'cause a nigga gon bullshit
The artist is calling on his enemies to stop playing games and to be honest about their intentions and actions.


Smoke weed and worry
The artist is using drugs to cope with the stress and danger in his life.


Separate keys get dirty
The artist is warning against getting involved in illegal activities, as it can lead to negative consequences and danger.


I'm calling on God he's worth it he's worth it
The singer is soliciting the help and protection of a higher power, as he feels that he cannot protect himself and his crew alone.


My daddy left me lonely
The artist is reflecting on his troubled past and the fact that he did not have a positive male role model in his life.


My friend that I call my homey
The singer values his friendships and sees his friends as his family.


Who got me just like only
The singer's friends are there for him in times of need and support him unconditionally.


Keeping the dark trying to ride this pony
The singer is trying to navigate his way through a difficult and dangerous world, and must toughen up and rise to the challenge.


My nigga Mo is locked up
The artist's friend is currently incarcerated, adding to the artist's stress and struggles.


My brother Twan's locked up
Another one of the artist's loved ones is also in prison, making life even more difficult for the artist.


Plant the grass on e's and rock up
The singer is involved in drug dealing and is discussing ways to maximize profits and minimize risks.


Three of my brothers and no mo
The singer has lost several friends and family members to the criminal lifestyle and is feeling the weight of this loss.


No jealous slays no fo fo
The artist is warning against jealousy and violence among associates, as it could lead to dangerous and deadly situations.


In the hand where you put that po po
The artist is calling on his associates to be smart and strategic when it comes to avoiding law enforcement and staying safe during illegal activities.


Free all my niggas
The artist is demanding the release of his incarcerated friends and associates.


For the rule's this world free em all that figures
The singer is disgusted with the injustice and oppression in society, and demands that those who are unfairly targeted or punished be set free.


Now take this nigga
The artist is threatening to kill his enemies and take them out of the picture.


Face down mother fucker and gon meet your digger
The singer is warning his enemies that they will face deadly consequences if they continue to pursue him and his crew.


Get up stand up don't give up get paid and live up
The singer is encouraging his associates to keep fighting, stay strong, earn money, and achieve their goals.


Mother fucker made up break all this bullshit
The singer is calling on his associates to keep pushing and to break through the challenges and obstacles in their life.


I'm gunning with the full clip
The artist is prepared to use his weapon to defend himself and his loved ones.


And still most wanted
The artist is aware that he is a target and that everyone is after him because of his status and actions.




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Written by: JOHN GENZALE

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