Loose Cannons
Dr. Dre/Xzibit/COLD 187um/Sly Pyper Lyrics


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All my life, I've been down to ride
Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life

You know where the fuck I'm from
From that muthafuckin' legendary
From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
And get stabbed at home room should've skipped that class
Shit will never change on the West Side
Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
These niggas don't know my life
All this pain and what I sacrificed
And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
I'm in that motherfuckin' one for a minute now
All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
Take a look who on top of the pinnacle

R.I.P to KMG
Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
They coaching the player
They trust me it's only just one of them
I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
Feel like running a capre

(Wait, hold up I got next)
(What up X)
Spent my birthday in Dubai
Skyrise surprise and I'm dressed like a spy
Black tux, oh you fucks guess what, I'm ready to blow
(Yo, oh no)
I hang that 6-2 sideways
Pissin' off the neighbors scrapin' bumpin' in the driveway
You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
(Blow, yo, oh no)
(I couldn't give a fuck)
Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
Blast it like a Kennedy beat
Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
She book smart with pornographic abilities
(Well I don't know what you know
But I know I got that shit)
These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
(It's bout time somebody said something)

One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
Cause I'm a loose cannon that can't stand myself I'm bad for my own health




You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
I swear to god I'ma do it, back the fuck up I'ma do it, I swear to god I'ma lose it

Overall Meaning

The song "Loose Cannons" by Dr. Dre, Xzibit, COLD 187um, and Sly Pyper is a rap song that conveys the harsh reality of growing up in the west side. The lyrics describe how the artists have had to stay true to themselves and their gang life to survive, watching multiple friends die in the process. The first part of the lyrics, "All my life, I've been down to ride till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise," is a reflection of how they have maintained their loyalty to their gang and its way of life.


The next section reflects on the west side, where people load guns and knives and where gangbanging is prevalent. The artist talks about how his niggas (friends) have lost their lives, but they will never die in his memory. He describes how he currently holds a position of power where he can make the plays, and if anyone wants to mess with him, they better be ready to take on his gang too.


The ending of the song reflects on how the artist is a loose cannon with nothing to lose. He is always ready for danger, and he is not afraid to take matters into his own hands. The overall message of "Loose Cannons" is that the west side of America is a dangerous place, and the artists have had to fight their way through life by sticking to their roots.


Line by Line Meaning

All my life, I've been down to ride
I have always been loyal and committed to my beliefs.


Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
I remained true to myself and survived by not compromising my values.


And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
I dream about being intimate with the most attractive women.


Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life
I realized that my reality is different from my fantasy.


You know where the fuck I'm from
You're already familiar with my origins.


From that muthafuckin' legendary
From that iconic and well-known place.


From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
From the city where people are armed and dangerous.


And get stabbed at home room should've skipped that class
And people get hurt even in school.


Shit will never change on the West Side
Things will never truly change in the West Side.


Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
Steal your stuff and take your car out for a joyride.


Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
Being involved in gang activities, hollering and shouting while driving.


Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
Need to keep a firearm by the bed.


These niggas don't know my life
These people don't understand my way of life.


All this pain and what I sacrificed
All the suffering and losses that I've experienced and endured.


And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
All my deceased friends are always with me in spirit.


I'm in that motherfuckin' one for a minute now
I have been at the top of my game for a while.


All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
All the young people need to calm down and show more respect.


Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
Be quiet, I am the one who is dominating and succeeding.


Take a look who on top of the pinnacle
Observe who is currently at the peak of their career and influence.


R.I.P to KMG
Rest in peace to KMG, a deceased acquaintance.


Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
Still known for committing crimes, and I don't care about where the evidence is.


You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
You talk too much, I walk in and focus on finding the money.


They coaching the player
They offer advice to me.


They trust me it's only just one of them
They believe in me, even if it's just one of them.


I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I'm taking control and making important decisions, and you better be on my side.


I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
I maintain a tough and authentic persona, and people are trying my patience.


Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
I'm nervous and appear disdainful or sarcastic.


Feel like running a capre
Feel like running away, or escaping.


(Wait, hold up I got next)
(Wait a minute, I am up next to speak.)


(What up X)
(What's going on, X?)


Spent my birthday in Dubai
Celebrated my birthday in Dubai, a lavish destination.


Skyrise surprise and I'm dressed like a spy
Had an unexpected experience in a skyscraper, dressed like a spy.


Black tux, oh you fucks guess what, I'm ready to blow
Dressed in a black tuxedo, and I'm prepared to make a big impact.


(Yo, oh no)
(Hey, oh no.)


I hang that 6-2 sideways
I lean my 6-2 vehicle to one side.


Pissin' off the neighbors scrapin' bumpin' in the driveway
Making my neighbors angry by scraping and bumping while in the driveway.


You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
You gave me a gun and allowed me to use it to kill.


(Blow, yo, oh no)
(Shoot, hey, oh no)


(I couldn't give a fuck)
(I don't care.)


Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
For me, living life just means making a lot of money.


Blast it like a Kennedy beat
Make loud noises like a beat heard when JFK was assassinated.


Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
Want to eliminate someone? Send them my way.


While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
Meanwhile, I'm comfortable holding these double D sized women.


She book smart with pornographic abilities
She is intelligent and educated, but also has sexual skills.


(Well I don't know what you know
(Well, I don't know what you know)


But I know I got that shit)
But I know that I'm talented and skilled in my own way.


These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
These people are still talking? Disregard them!


That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
That's why they bring X and the device of execution known as a guillotineout.


To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
To silence these people who speak too much.


(It's bout time somebody said something)
(It's about time someone spoke up. )


One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
Armed with a gun in each of these places for immediate danger.


One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
Armed with another gun on the dashboard and one in reserve, prepared for any potential danger.


I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
I am willing to risk my life as I can no longer control my intense anger.


Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
Oh no, someone better intervene and stop me before something terrible occurs.


Cause I'm a loose cannon that can't stand myself I'm bad for my own health
I am uncontrollable and pose a threat to myself and my own safety.


You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
You all really believe that I care about anyone besides myself? (Screw them!)


I swear to god I'ma do it, back the fuck up I'ma do it, I swear to god I'ma lose it
I promise you, I'm going to do something. Back off, I'm going to do it. I swear, I'm going to lose it right now.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: TREVOR LAWRENCE JR., SLY JORDAN, JEAN-PIERRE ALARCEN, ANDRE BRISSETT, BERNARD EDWARDS, ALVIN JOINER, ANDRE YOUNG, MORRIS RICKS

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