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

In this song, Dr. Dre with Xzibit and Cold 187um, reflects upon their experiences in life and the place they come from, which is the West side. Despite being surrounded by violence and danger, they have stayed true to themselves and stayed alive without compromising their values. However, they still have their fantasies of being with the most beautiful women but come to realize the reality of their life as gangsters. They have lost their friends, have pain, and sacrificed a lot of things. Despite this, Dre is still on top of his game and is the one who is killing it. He has to keep a watch by his bedside to protect himself from danger. They are ready to do anything, even kill anyone who poses a threat to them. They consider themselves to be loose cannons - bad for their own health and ready to explode at any moment.


Line by Line Meaning

All my life, I've been down to ride
I have always been willing to stand by my beliefs and stick to my ways


Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
I survived by remaining authentic and refusing to compromise my values


And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
I used to daydream about sleeping with a beautiful woman


Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life
But I woke up and realized that this is reality and not a dream


You know where the fuck I'm from
I'm from a place that you are likely familiar with


From that muthafuckin' legendary
It's a famous place with a reputation that precedes it


From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
I'm from a city where people carry dangerous weapons


And get stabbed at home room should've skipped that class
Violence is so prevalent that people get stabbed in school for no reason


Shit will never change on the West Side
The West Side of my city will always be the same- violent and dangerous


Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
People would steal your belongings and take your car for a joy ride


Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
Violent gang behavior was common- people would yell out of their car windows and incite violence


Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
I need to keep a gun by my bed for protection


These niggas don't know my life
People don't understand the struggles and painful experiences I've had


All this pain and what I sacrificed
I've experienced a lot of pain and have had to give up a lot


And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
My friends who have passed away will always be remembered- they live on in our memories


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


All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
Younger people need to calm down and stop trying to compete with me


Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
I'm the one making moves and being successful now, so others need to stop talking


Take a look who on top of the pinnacle
Just look at who is currently the most successful- it's me


R.I.P to KMG
Rest in peace to KMG, a deceased friend or associate


Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
I'm still known for my violent lyrics and don't care about the consequences


You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
Others talk too much- I'm only concerned with making money


They coaching the player
Others are trying to give me advice


They trust me it's only just one of them
I don't trust their advice and only listen to a select few


I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I'm the one making all the decisions and calls


I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
I stay true to my gangster roots and don't have patience for those who question me


Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
All the pressure and expectations are causing me to feel anxious and fake


Feel like running a capre
I feel like running away or escaping from all the pressure


(Wait, hold up I got next)
Hold on, I'm up next to speak


(What up X)
What's up X?


Spent my birthday in Dubai
I celebrated my birthday in Dubai


Skyrise surprise and I'm dressed like a spy
I was surprised with a party in a sky-rise building and dressed like a spy


Black tux, oh you fucks guess what, I'm ready to blow
I'm dressed in a black tuxedo and ready to party


(Yo, oh no)
Uh oh, something's happening


I hang that 6-2 sideways
I carry my gun in a sideways position


Pissin' off the neighbors scrapin' bumpin' in the driveway
I'm making a lot of noise in the driveway and annoying my neighbors


You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
Someone gave me a gun and told me to use it as I see fit


(Blow, yo, oh no)
Something big is about to happen and it could be dangerous


(I couldn't give a fuck)
I don't care about the consequences of my actions


Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
I have so much money that I don't really care about anything else


Blast it like a Kennedy beat
My music is as powerful and influential as a well-known Kennedy speech


Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
If you want someone taken care of, I'm the person to come to


While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
While I'm here, I'm just enjoying myself and holding onto some large breasts


She book smart with pornographic abilities
She's intelligent but also has some sexual skills


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


But I know I got that shit)
But I know I'm talented and successful


These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
I don't care if others are talking about me- I won't listen


That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
That's why they bring in X and other tough people to handle those who won't stop talking


To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
To silence those who won't stop talking


(It's bout time somebody said something)
Finally, someone is doing something to stop these people from talking too much


One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
I'm always armed and ready for any situation


One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
I keep extra guns in my car for emergency situations


I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
I'm willing to risk my life because I can't control my anger


Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
Oh no, someone needs to stop me before I do something dangerous


Cause I'm a loose cannon that can't stand myself I'm bad for my own health
I'm out of control and don't even like myself


You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
I don't care about anyone else and will only look out for myself


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'm going to do something dangerous and you better back off before I lose control




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@1980hardhitter

This album is so different, I would have never thought it was Dr. Dre on a blind test but damn this shit is hard as fuck just like always. Dr. Dre never disappoints.

@Delta-Noir

FEELS SO GOOD TO HEAR X ON THIS!!!!! and he killed it too

@MartisU101

X WENT TF IN

@mikechavez4205

holy shit xzbit is still alive

@alexandrosthomas96

+Who Dat He had serious family problems, man! His wife had premature birth on his 3rd child and the baby died.

@whodat4326

Alexander Thomas o i didnt know

@mikekings5265

haha you funny dogg hes been laying low

@prolifikwuhn

+Who Dat he hasn't been asleep ? He's been putting out new shit with the serial killers for a couple years now

@sweatyincestdougbehind700l9

+Who Dat bitch respect X

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@bcboy87

That sound as Xzibit's saying "wait hold up i got next" is the same sound at the end of the track Lolo (Intro) from Dre's album 2001.

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