Shut Em Down
Do Or Die Lyrics


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(Do or Die)
ew weee them niggas down there tip
dam man they holding down there
who the fuck is that man lets walk down here and see who this mothafucka is
I don't know who in the fuck it is who this nigga is down here
mothafucka telling niggas that make a scene
grab them straps man
hey homie (whats up man?) what you doing down here man?
(hey man I'm working here)
you ain't working nobody in this mothafucka man
(this mans chief told me to)
hey fuck your chief nigga ain't no mothafucka gonna work right here
nigga lets go strap up then, what the fuck
we gonna whoop your ass now nigga
tell us whip this mothafucka man

Sip on some gin and act the fuckin' clown
If chiefs ain't gonna get them bitches then watch how fast I shut em down
since half a block and they gonna said I'm shot
like they ain't seen a mothafucka standing out all night slanging rocks
oh I suppose to say and fuck the hoe
but they don't know Beelow gonna take this glock and introduce it through
they fucking door
it's time for war well I ain't backing up
see one more nigga serving rock is the last time 'cause he's packing up
a guerilla shit nigga where your heart is at this shit for real
serve a nickle or dime I'll mob on bitch you betta shoot to kill
or walk the fuck off alive shut down your spot
don't smell the fuck off your scent from blocks and blocks
money to be made and we gonna make it
but how in the fuck would I let you and finally let no other mothafucka take it
so I'm taking packs like I was off the shit
nigga he balled a fist the one on the right came with a swing so I can toss the bitch
lesson 3 put on sheet so they can take em off
a real killa and although I know his dick is soft
17 shots cause family visited his fucking town
in the city of Chi whre mothafuckas born to clown
go pound for pound and mess with clip lets go to war
over money and power you got to know just what you dying for
I know this shit is just some ground
after yours and mines be here when we gone but for now you got to shut this mothafucka down

(chorus)
now if the bitches try to clown
shut em down, shut em down
and if they step on your toes
shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
now if them bitches try to clown (try to clown)
shut em down, shut em down
and if they step on your toes
shut em down, shut em down, shut em down

open your eyes to some real shit
where nigga be packed with real clips and if you flip that clip betta leave your ass in danger
increase my anger get more tied you betta close shot
niggas at your set ready to kill your whole block
and this shit won't stop until I give that last word
coming at my birds you get what the fuck you deserve
an empty tip with no customers in your gang ways
could avoid that shit and still be out here getting paid
you let a nigga from that joint run your fucking life
you tell em this it's you that got to pay the price
so save your life you got a betta chance to relocate
make one mistake Ima send you to that resting place
start having bad dreams waking up in the mad scenes
fuck with this killa I don't think you know what it means
this shit I die for shit I make you cry for
he ain't such you shit but it's the same nigga you lied for
ain't this some shit took ya life with 4 rounds
take over ya spot and now we got to shut em down

some bitch be claiming sex
now striping em down with shit to do for niggas
you can't be ture with a nigga so what you do for niggas is come clean
and I'll be flipping through the bud and holsters
search all the working with all with working with no love and pop that ass with one slug, ugh
it's getting outta hand 'cause you fucking with some idle I'll have it all
so that they ready to fall and put some names across the wall
how do it feel when you fucking with those veterans
they told the men shut down his body now we back again
with about 10 plates to make you vomit in your own hands
you and all men momma say stay outta the business of grown man
the choice was yours and now your zero in 4 days
got nigga from the old days who kill in cold ways
we giving em work and now they want to bring it to the tape
mothafuck your name mothafuck your reputation
now what you in is a lot of bullshit
got nigga running around like cheated with 9 millimeters and a full clip, ugh
I grab the hitman by his mouth
I'll ride ya, dodge ya, and slide ya to your death with no regrets
I touch his neck his pulse is gone
I shuts him down, I shuts him down, I shuts him down

(chorus)
now if the bitches try to clown
shut em down, shut em down
and if they step on your toes
shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
now if them bitches try to clown (try to clown)
shut em down, shut em down
and if they step on your toes
shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
now if the bitches try to clown
shut em down, shut em down
and if they step on your toes
shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
now if them bitches try to clown (try to clown)
shut em down, shut em down
and if they step on your toes
shut em down, shut em down, shut em down

shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
shut em down, shut em down, shut em down




shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
shut em down

Overall Meaning

"Shut 'Em Down" by Do or Die tells a story about gang violence, claiming territory, and shutting down those who interfere in their business. The song speaks about the game of survival in the streets where violence is a means of protection and a show of power. The main characters in the song seem to be gang members who are willing to take up arms to protect their turf and eliminate anyone that poses a threat to their hold on the block. The song focuses on imposing force as a means of survival and control.


The lyrics tell a story of a group of gang members who stumble upon someone they do not know in their territory. They threaten and intimidate the outsider, believing he is a threat to their business. The aggressors are quick to pull out their weapons and prepare for a fight. They are determined to shut down anyone who comes in their way, using violence and guns to solve their problems. The song stresses how the gang lifestyle is a dangerous game, where one must always be cautious and prepared to act on means of force to keep up.


Line by Line Meaning

ew weee them niggas down there tip
Look at those guys down there, they seem confident and in control.


dam man they holding down there
They are really dominating and maintaining control in that area.


who the fuck is that man lets walk down here and see who this mothafucka is
I'm curious to find out who that person is, so let's go down there and investigate.


I don't know who in the fuck it is who this nigga is down here
I have no idea who this person is down here.


mothafucka telling niggas that make a scene
He's bragging and boasting, telling people to cause a commotion.


grab them straps man
Get ready and arm ourselves with weapons.


hey homie (whats up man?) what you doing down here man?
Hey, friend. What are you doing here?


(hey man I'm working here)
(Hey, I'm just doing my job here)


you ain't working nobody in this mothafucka man
You're not in charge here, nobody can boss us around.


(this mans chief told me to)
(The person in charge assigned me to this duty)


hey fuck your chief nigga ain't no mothafucka gonna work right here
I don't care about your boss, no one is going to set up shop here.


nigga lets go strap up then, what the fuck
Alright, let's arm ourselves and be ready for anything.


we gonna whoop your ass now nigga
We're about to beat you up, man.


tell us whip this mothafucka man
Give us instructions on how to defeat this person, man.


Sip on some gin and act the fuckin' clown
Drink some gin and behave foolishly.


If chiefs ain't gonna get them bitches then watch how fast I shut em down
If the leaders can't handle the situation, watch how quickly I take control.


since half a block and they gonna said I'm shot
I've been standing here for a while, and people are starting to think I got shot.


like they ain't seen a mothafucka standing out all night slanging rocks
As if they haven't seen me out here selling drugs all night.


oh I suppose to say and fuck the hoe
I'm expected to disrespect and disregard women.


but they don't know Beelow gonna take this glock and introduce it through they fucking door
They don't realize that Beelow is going to use his gun to forcefully enter their place.


it's time for war well I ain't backing up
A conflict is about to start, and I'm not retreating.


see one more nigga serving rock is the last time 'cause he's packing up
If I see one more person dealing drugs, it'll be the last time because they'll run away.


a guerilla shit nigga where your heart is at this shit for real
This is real, intense, guerrilla warfare, and I'm questioning your bravery.


serve a nickle or dime I'll mob on bitch you betta shoot to kill
Whether you're selling small or large amounts, I'll dominate you, so you better be prepared to use deadly force.


or walk the fuck off alive shut down your spot
Either leave peacefully or face the consequence of having your territory shut down.


don't smell the fuck off your scent from blocks and blocks
Don't think you can escape attention and suspicion from people in the surrounding area.


money to be made and we gonna make it
There's a lot of money to be earned, and we're determined to earn it.


but how in the fuck would I let you and finally let no other mothafucka take it
There's no way I'll allow you or anyone else to steal the money we're making.


so I'm taking packs like I was off the shit
I'm confiscating drug packages as if I were an authority figure.


nigga he balled a fist the one on the right came with a swing so I can toss the bitch
One guy clenched his fist, while the other guy swung at me, so I had to retaliate and fight back.


lesson 3 put on sheet so they can take em off
I taught them a lesson, which will be recorded, and they will suffer the consequences.


a real killa and although I know his dick is soft
I recognize that he claims to be a tough guy, but deep down, he lacks courage.


17 shots cause family visited his fucking town
We fired 17 shots, causing mayhem and terror in his neighborhood.


in the city of Chi whre mothafuckas born to clown
In the city of Chicago, where people are born to engage in criminal activities.


go pound for pound and mess with clip lets go to war
Let's go head to head and face off against each other, ready to fight and engage in war.


over money and power you got to know just what you dying for
When it comes to money and power, you need to understand what you're willing to sacrifice your life for.


I know this shit is just some ground
I understand that this beef and conflict is about territory.


after yours and mines be here when we gone but for now you got to shut this mothafucka down
When we're no longer here, this territory will still exist, but for now, you need to gain control and suppress the opposition.


now if the bitches try to clown
If anyone tries to disrespect or challenge us


open your eyes to some real shit
Pay attention to the harsh reality.


where nigga be packed with real clips and if you flip that clip betta leave your ass in danger
In this environment, people carry real guns, and if you provoke them, you'll be putting yourself in a dangerous situation.


increase my anger get more tied you betta close shot
If you continue to anger me, I'll become more aggressive, so you better be prepared.


niggas at your set ready to kill your whole block
There are people from my crew waiting to cause harm and eliminate everyone in your territory.


and this shit won't stop until I give that last word
This conflict won't end until I make the final decision or declaration.


coming at my birds you get what the fuck you deserve
If you threaten my associates, you'll receive the punishment you deserve.


an empty tip with no customers in your gang ways
You'll lose all your support and followers, and your influence will dwindle.


could avoid that shit and still be out here getting paid
You could have avoided this situation and still be making money.


you let a nigga from that joint run your fucking life
You allowed someone from the rival gang to control and dictate your life.


you tell em this it's you that got to pay the price
Tell them that it's you who will face the consequences.


so save your life you got a betta chance to relocate
If you want to save your life, your best option is to move away.


make one mistake Ima send you to that resting place
If you slip up once, I'll send you to your final resting place.


start having bad dreams waking up in the mad scenes
You'll begin experiencing nightmares, waking up to chaotic and dangerous situations.


fuck with this killa I don't think you know what it means
If you mess with me, a dangerous person, you don't understand the consequences.


this shit I die for shit I make you cry for
The things I'm willing to die for are the same things that will make you suffer and cry.


he ain't such you shit but it's the same nigga you lied for
He may not be worth anything, but you defended him and lied to protect him.


ain't this some shit took ya life with 4 rounds
Isn't this ironic? I ended your life with four gunshots.


take over ya spot and now we got to shut em down
Now that we've taken control of your territory, we have to suppress any resistance.


some bitch be claiming sex
Some woman is boasting about her sexual exploits.


now striping em down with shit to do for niggas
Now we're exposing her true intentions and showing that she's only trying to please men.


you can't be ture with a nigga so what you do for niggas is come clean
You can't be honest and genuine with men, so you resort to offering sexual favors.


and I'll be flipping through the bud and holsters
And while I'm going through her belongings, I find drugs and weapons.


search all the working with all with working with no love and pop that ass with one slug, ugh
After thoroughly searching, I discover that she's involved in criminal activities without any loyalty, so I shoot her with a single bullet.


it's getting outta hand 'cause you fucking with some idle I'll have it all
The situation is escalating because you're messing with someone who is ruthless and determined to take control.


so that they ready to fall and put some names across the wall
They're about to face consequences and be publicly exposed.


how do it feel when you fucking with those veterans
How does it feel when you're messing with experienced individuals?


they told the men shut down his body now we back again
They gave the orders to eliminate him, and now we're back to assert our dominance.


with about 10 plates to make you vomit in your own hands
With a large number of guns, we'll make you so scared that you'll feel like throwing up.


you and all men momma say stay outta the business of grown man
You and everyone else should have listened to your mothers and stayed away from men's affairs.


the choice was yours and now your zero in 4 days
You had the choice to make, and now you're facing death within four days.


got nigga from the old days who kill in cold ways
We brought in individuals from the past who are ruthless killers.


we giving em work and now they want to bring it to the tape
We are attacking them and they want to turn it into a recorded conflict for everyone to see.


mothafuck your name mothafuck your reputation
We don't care about your name or your reputation.


now what you in is a lot of bullshit
Now you're deep in a chaotic and troublesome situation.


got nigga running around like cheated with 9 millimeters and a full clip, ugh
We have people frantically moving around, armed with 9 millimeter guns and loaded magazines.


I grab the hitman by his mouth
I forcefully grab the hitman by his face.


I'll ride ya, dodge ya, and slide ya to your death with no regrets
I'll physically overpower you, evade your attacks, and kill you without feeling any remorse.


I touch his neck his pulse is gone
I check his neck and realize that he's dead.


I shuts him down, I shuts him down, I shuts him down
I've successfully and definitively put an end to his actions.


now if the bitches try to clown
If anyone tries to disrespect or challenge us


shut em down, shut em down
Suppress them and shut them up.


and if they step on your toes
And if they disrespect or offend you


shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
Take immediate action to silence them and assert dominance.


now if them bitches try to clown (try to clown)
If those women attempt to belittle or mock us (try to clown)


shut em down, shut em down
Suppress them and shut them up.


and if they step on your toes
And if they disrespect or offend you


shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
Take immediate action to silence them and assert dominance.


now if the bitches try to clown
If anyone tries to disrespect or challenge us


shut em down, shut em down
Suppress them and shut them up.


and if they step on your toes
And if they disrespect or offend you


shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
Take immediate action to silence them and assert dominance.


now if them bitches try to clown (try to clown)
If those women attempt to belittle or mock us (try to clown)


shut em down, shut em down
Suppress them and shut them up.


and if they step on your toes
And if they disrespect or offend you


shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
Take immediate action to silence them and assert dominance.


shut em down, shut em down, shut em down
Suppress them and shut them up.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMUEL LINDLEY, ANTHONY ROUND, DENNIS ROUND, DARNELL SMITH

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