The Darkside
Dr. Terror Lyrics

Where you at? Where you from?
What is your current location and background?

What you doing over here motherfucker?
Why are you in this place, stranger?

Whatchu think? What you bang?
What are your thoughts? Where do your allegiances lie?

This ain't no mothafuckin game
This situation is serious and not to be taken lightly

Now I ain't never been no gangsta
I may not have been involved in criminal activities

But I know niggas know niggas from the darkside
I am connected with people who are involved in a dangerous lifestyle

There's some cold killas cold niggas
There are ruthless and dangerous individuals

My nigga used to roll with us roll with us
My close associate used to be part of our group

Married to the more money more women
Focused on pursuing wealth and women

Now I ain't ever been the one to pull a gun on you
I have never resorted to violence towards you

But you know who got 'em
But I am aware of individuals who possess firearms

No I never sell no drugs homie but I know who got 'em
I do not engage in drug dealing, but I am aware of suppliers

And I never had no fucking bullets in me but I know who got 'em
I have never been shot, but I know individuals who are armed

If you die tonight, you die tonight
If something happens to you tonight, it will happen

Momma might cry to night if she find you high off the dynamite
Your mother may cry if she discovers you intoxicated or in danger

But to you is just another Friday night
To you, it's just another typical night out

Got a nigga for the car tonight
Have someone available to drive the car tonight

With the bible right beside that pile of white
Religious text placed next to a pile of drugs

That's what this life is like
This is a representation of the harsh reality of life

(Now do you love your life?)
(Do you value your own existence?)

Now please don't give me a reason
I am advising you not to provoke me

Cause I know you wanna keep breathing, this evening
Because you likely want to continue living tonight

I've been killing the game for seasons, believe him
I have been dominating the industry for a prolonged period, trust in my abilities

That I'm the motherfucking one to breed them and lead 'em
I possess the prowess to mentor and guide others

In a league my own, you ain't even made it up to my throne
I occupy a superior position in my field, you have yet to reach a level close to mine

You ain't even authorized for this song
You are not permitted to participate in this track

Might be best for you to get gone
It may be in your best interest to leave

Best be careful about your tone
Take caution in your manner of speaking

That shit can hit me wrong in this song
Certain words or actions may provoke a negative response from me

I have tried my best to be calm
I have made an effort to remain composed

Please don't make me grab that phone
Please do not push me to make a call for assistance

Now who you know who came this fucking far
Find someone who has achieved this level of success

From the fucking bottom?
Coming from a disadvantaged position?

30 years in this bitch and I'm still here
Despite three decades in the industry, I am still present

Decade after decade
For numerous ten-year periods consecutively

And evidently I must be doing something right
My continued presence indicates I am succeeding

Word to my nigga Eazy
Dedication to the memory of Eazy-E

It's easy to say you need me
It is simple for you to claim you rely on me

When you got everything you want
As you currently have all desired possessions

But it's hard for me to believe it
I find it challenging to trust those statements

You'll find out when I'm gone
You will recognize my value once I am absent

I went from hanging out down at the swap meet
I progressed from socializing at a local market

To driving some of the hottest cars LA has ever seen
To owning prestigious vehicles in Los Angeles

People been telling me I've grown into some kind of monster
Observers have remarked that I have developed into an intimidating figure

But they don't know me though I've been this way since 17
Despite perceptions, my demeanor has remained consistent since my teenage years

Tryna get finances poppin', man I thought that was the object
Striving to achieve financial success, believing it was the primary goal

To some of my niggas lost they life and then that goes the team
For some of my friends who lost their lives, the group dynamic was altered

My only dream was holding us down like fuck who tryna stop us
My sole ambition was to support the team regardless of obstacles

You could get the middle finger or the reddest beam
You may receive an offensive gesture or be targeted with a weapon

It's your choice, I took this industry by storm young and black
I gained prominence in the music scene as a young black individual

Killing them softly, don't ever call me fortunate
Achieving success through skill, not luck

You don't know what it cost me
You are unaware of the sacrifices and struggles I endured

So anybody complaining about their circumstances lost me homie
I cannot relate to those who dwell on their misfortunes

We ain't even talking fuck that energy, fuck up off me
I refuse to engage with negative vibes, keep it away from me

You look at my lifestyle, I'm living my life now
My current lifestyle reflects how I choose to live

I'm dealing with diligent Benjamin
I am handling substantial amounts of money

How come my attitude piped down?
Why do you perceive my demeanor as more subdued?

I'm fuckin' with Ice now
I am associated with valuable jewelry

I'm fucking with shit you can only get on an oversea flight now
Involved with high-end products attainable only through international travel

You scare of my heist now
You are intimidated by my criminal activities

But still I got enemies giving me energy I wanna fight now
Despite having adversaries, I am motivated to confront them

Subliminally sent to me all of this hate
Hostility directed at me in subtle ways

I thought I was holding the mic down
I believed I was dominating the microphone

I thought I was holding my city up
I thought I was representing and supporting my hometown

I thought I was good in the media
I believed my public image was positive

You think I'm too hood in my video?
Do you perceive me as too street-oriented in my music videos?

But really no clue you idiot
In reality, you lack understanding, fool

I just can't help myself
I am compelled to act in a certain manner

Even when that record spin
Even when my music is playing

Every now and then you hang yourself
Occasionally, you bring about your own downfall

Cause I got that green and gold, with a million sold
I possess significant wealth and success

Like 19 more, from a dollar fit
Beyond the typical flashy display of wealth

But without all the diamonds though
However, not flaunting lavish jewelry

To you I'm just another nigga
You perceive me as just another black man

You'll find out when I'm gone
You will realize my significance once I am no longer present