Loose Cannons
Dr. Dre feat. 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 "Loose Cannons," Dr. Dre raps about his dangerous lifestyle, including the disregard for the law and his violent tendencies. He brags about his status as a top rapper and his desire for women while acknowledging the sacrifices he's made to achieve his goals. Dre reflects on his upbringing and the violence he witnessed and participated in on the West Side. He discusses the death of his friend KMG and his commitment to continue making music even if it means risking his life. Throughout the song, Dre emphasizes his readiness for violence and his lack of concern for the consequences of his actions, suggesting that he's a "loose cannon" that nobody can control.


Line by Line Meaning

All my life, I've been down to ride
I've been loyal and committed my whole life


Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
I survived by being true to myself and not compromising


And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
I used to dream about having sex with beautiful women


Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life
But now I see that this is my actual life and I need to live it


You know where the fuck I'm from
I'm from a notorious area


From that muthafuckin' legendary
It's a rough and legendary place


From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
Where people carry guns and are ready to use them


And get stabbed at home room should've skipped that class
And sometimes they get into fights and get hurt


Shit will never change on the West Side
Things will always be rough on the west side


Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
People steal your things and take your car for a joyride


Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
They go on a gang-related spree and shout "let's go"


Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
They have to keep a gun by their bed for protection


These niggas don't know my life
Others don't know the pain I feel


All this pain and what I sacrificed
I've been through a lot of pain and lost a lot


And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
All my friends who died will always be remembered


I'm in that motherfuckin' one for a minute now
I've been successful for a while now


All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
Younger people need to calm down


Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
They need to be quiet because I am successful


Take a look who on top of the pinnacle
Look who is at the top


R.I.P to KMG
Let's remember KMG who passed away


Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
I still have a reputation for murder, and don't care about bodies


You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
Stop talking and tell me where the money is


They coaching the player
People are coaching me


They trust me it's only just one of them
But I'm the only one they can really trust


I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I make the decisions and if you want to succeed, you need to collaborate with me


I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
I remain true to my gangster culture, and people who challenge me annoy me


Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
I feel very tense and appear insincere


Feel like running a capre
I want to go on a crazy rampage


(Wait, hold up I got next)
Hold on, it's my turn next


(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 had a surprise party in a skyscraper 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 hard


(Yo, oh no)
Oh no, be careful!


I hang that 6-2 sideways
I'm carrying my 6-2 gun sideways


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


You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
You gave me the gun and told me to kill whoever I want


(Blow, yo, oh no)
Be careful, this could be dangerous!


(I couldn't give a fuck)
I don't care, I'll do what I want


Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
I have a lot of money and don't care about anyone else


Blast it like a Kennedy beat
I'm blasting music like it's a Kennedy assassination


Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
Want to get rid of someone? Send them to me


While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
While I am here enjoying my life with these women


She book smart with pornographic abilities
She is intelligent but also has pornographic skills


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


But I know I got that shit)
But I know that I have that skill


These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
These people won't stop talking? I don't care about them!


That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
That's why they need X (referring to Xzibit) and the guillotine to shut them up


To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
To stop these talkative people


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


One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
I have multiple guns, one in the glove compartment, one with a clip, and one with a chamber


One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
I also keep a gun on the dashboard and one hidden away, in case of danger


I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
I am so angry that I am ready to die


Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
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 am uncontrollable and bad for my own health


You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
Do you actually think I care about anyone else? No way!


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 am going to do it, back off, I am going crazy




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, 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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