Go Hard
E-40/Federation Lyrics
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We in the buildin'
Go go go go go go go go go, hey hey
Go hard, go hard, go hard, go hard
Ooh, verbal vomit, I keep it one hundred
Dr. Scrill but you can call me Ebonics
Sideshows goin' nutty dumbin' out
Old school vans doors open, me in my Coupe
With some stoners we get high like Shaggy from Scooby Doo
I'm whiskeyed, I'm hit, I ain't go no patience
Pimpin' I'm a couple of tacos short of a combination
Get on yo' head like a shower from the gravel
When them scandalous dope deals be goin' sour
Recount, swivel, Gold Medal Flour
Want the fast quarter, fuck a slow nickel, six bucks an hour
From the rooter to the tooter
He's the driver, I'm the shooter, don't be fuckin' with my gouda
Ballergasms, side pots, and trill phones
Sidekicks and ringtones, go hard or go home
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home
From the boom to the moon I coon like [?]
My goons take no prisoners, what fool?
What's beef? Beef is when E-40 on a fat verse
Swing 'em in the drive through, smashed up further
Gettin' off, if you from the Yay, that's North
Open up the do's, go, four on low
Four-fo' heat sick, monkey on my back
Psychos all on milk, won't let me go
Down my throat, yes, 'cause, buzz
What, I, go, numb
Slack hoes like Droop-E's
Put in thumb, run it back like Rick on the NPC, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home
Like I did it, originally
We jumpin' on the top of your scrape-ella deuce
Three or four niggaz tryin' to cave in your roof
We jumpin' on the top of your scrape-ella deuce
Three or four niggaz tryin' to cave in your roof
We jumpin' on the top of your scrape-ella deuce
Three or four niggaz tryin' to cave in your roof
We jumpin' on the top of your scrape-ella deuce
Three or four niggaz tryin' to cave in your roof
Little purple, cuss like a sailor
Hammer on my waist, Tim the Toolman Taylor
Get rich, hate bein' po'
Cause my bitch keep askin' for juicy couture
In the club, you know we strapped up
My white tee shirt look like coke wrapped up
Forces and jeans, can't wear slacks
Got good hair, no wave cap
This whole block, standin' on the curb
Same niggaz with me I been knowin' since the 3rd
Tryin' to get it, sucks bein' bummy
Never shoulda gave you niggaz money
Bop be's, rock see's, drop H's
Grind more than Haitians or Jamaicans
Ain't about money then ain't got patience
Don't bring money then don't have relations
Some like Hannibal, I'm a mammal
Ain't with monkeys like Mike and Emmanuel
Change the channel, rearrange panels
Oh-seven like the perm on cavi
Your bitch babby, she don't bring patties
She can't ride shotgun in the Brougham Caddy
Put my nigga in, let him campaign
And don't cut him off like Jay did Dane
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home, go hard
Go hard or go home
Sick wid it
The song "Go Hard" by E-40/Federation talks about life in the Bay Area, California. The song begins with a reference to the 7 0 7 area code, indicating the location of the rapper's roots. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of giving your all in everything that you do, hence the phrase "go hard or go home." The verses of the song depict the harsh realities of life in the Bay Area, including sideshows, drug deals gone bad, and violence.
The song relies heavily on slang and colloquialism, which can make it difficult for non-native English speakers to understand. For example, the rapper refers to himself as "Dr. Scrill," which is a play on the words "dollars" and "scrilla" (slang for money). The line "I'm whiskeyed, I'm hit, I ain't go no patience" means that the rapper is drunk, high, and agitated. The phrase "rooter to the tooter" is slang for something that covers the entire range or spectrum.
Overall, "Go Hard" is a song that celebrates the hustle and drive of the Bay Area, while also acknowledging the harsh realities of life there.
Line by Line Meaning
Introducin', the Almighty, 7 0 7
We are introducing ourselves as the Almighty, 7 0 7.
We in the buildin'
We are currently in the building.
Go go go go go go go go go, hey hey
We are hyping ourselves up and encouraging each other to go hard.
Go hard, go hard, go hard, go hard
We are continuously motivating ourselves to go hard.
Ooh, verbal vomit, I keep it one hundred
I speak my true thoughts and feelings without holding back.
Dr. Scrill but you can call me Ebonics
My stage name is Dr. Scrill, but you can also refer to me as Ebonics.
Sideshows goin' nutty dumbin' out
Our sideshows are getting crazy and out of control.
Take the wrong turn and get your roof stomped out
If you make a mistake, you will face the consequences and have your car roof stomped on.
Old school vans doors open, me in my Coupe
We are driving in old school vans with the doors open, while I am in my Coupe.
With some stoners we get high like Shaggy from Scooby Doo
I smoke with some stoners and we get as high as Shaggy from Scooby Doo cartoon.
I'm whiskeyed, I'm hit, I ain't got no patience
I am intoxicated with whiskey and currently annoyed and have no patience.
Pimpin' I'm a couple of tacos short of a combination
I am not completely sane and might be lacking some ability to think straight.
Get on yo' head like a shower from the gravel
We will hit you hard and put you on your head like a shower of gravel.
When them scandalous dope deals be goin' sour
When shady drug deals turn bad.
Recount, swivel, Gold Medal Flour
We are very fast and agile, like flour that is being counted and swiveled around on a counter.
Want the fast quarter, fuck a slow nickel, six bucks an hour
We want to make money fast and do not have time for anything that pays less than six bucks an hour.
From the rooter to the tooter
We are very thorough and thoroughbred from head to toe.
He's the driver, I'm the shooter, don't be fuckin' with my gouda
I am the one who shoots and he drives, do not mess with my money.
Ballergasms, side pots, and trill phones
We are enjoying having money, side bets while gambling, and trill phones.
Sidekicks and ringtones, go hard or go home
We have sidekicks and good ringtones, and we need to go hard or go home.
Go hard or go home, go hard
We need to put in maximum effort, or we need to leave.
From the boom to the moon I coon like
I am dominating from head to toe.
My goons take no prisoners, what fool?
My followers do not show mercy, who are you trying to fool?
What's beef? Beef is when E-40 on a fat verse
Beef is when I am taking over the track with a fat verse.
Swing 'em in the drive-through, smashed up further
I will slam or attack anyone in the drive-through, even further damaging them.
Gettin' off, if you from the Yay, that's North
We are doing well if you are from the Bay Area, and we are representing the North.
Open up the do's, go, four on low
Let's go and race, with the car doors open, and only four of us (in the car).
Four-fo' heat sick, monkey on my back
I have powerful firearms and addictions that weigh on me.
Psychos all on milk, won't let me go
Crazy people with drug addictions, who are constantly bothering me and dragging me down.
Down my throat, yes, 'cause, buzz
I am drinking incessantly and trying to get drunk.
What, I, go, numb
I am feeling numb after indulging in drinking and drugs.
Slack hoes like Droop-E's
Lazy prostitutes, like those who can be found around Droop-E (an artist in the industry).
Put in thumb, run it back like Rick on the NPC, go hard
We will thumb through the money and keep moving forward, giving it our all.
We jumpin' on the top of your scrape-ella deuce / Three or four niggaz tryin' to cave in your roof
We are jumping on the top of your scrape-ella deuce (a type of car) while trying to cave in your roof with our weight.
Little purple, cuss like a sailor
I am smoking and consuming drugs, as well as swearing profusely.
Hammer on my waist, Tim the Toolman Taylor
I have a hammer on my waist, like Tim the Toolman Taylor (a character from a TV show).
Get rich, hate bein' po' /Cause my bitch keep askin' for juicy couture
I want to get rich because my girlfriend keeps asking for expensive clothing (Juicy Couture brand).
In the club, you know we strapped up / My white tee shirt look like coke wrapped up
We have weapons on us while being in the club, and my white t-shirt looks like it is wrapped up in coke (cocaine).
Forces and jeans, can't wear slacks
I wear Nike Air Forces and jeans, but cannot wear dress pants.
Got good hair, no wave cap
I have neat hair without a wave cap.
This whole block, standin' on the curb
Everyone in the block is standing on the curb outside.
Same niggaz with me I been knowin' since the 3rd
I have been with the same group of friends since elementary school (the 3rd grade).
Tryin' to get it, sucks bein' bummy
We are trying to make money, and it is tough being broke and uneducated.
Never shoulda gave you niggaz money
We probably should not have given money to some of our friends or acquaintances.
Bop be's, rock see's, drop H's
We are high and indulging in club culture, dancing, and drops (a type of techno music).
Grind more than Haitians or Jamaicans
We work harder and longer than even the Haitians or Jamaicans.
Ain't about money then ain't got patience
If it is not about money, I do not have the patience or interest to keep pursuing it.
Don't bring money then don't have relations
If you do not have money, then I do not want to have a relationship with you.
Some like Hannibal, I'm a mammal / Ain't with monkeys like Mike and Emmanuel
Some people like to act like Hannibal (the character from a TV series who is a cannibal), but I am a normal mammal. I do not associate with monkeys like Mike and Emmanuel do.
Change the channel, rearrange panels / Oh-seven like the perm on cavi
Change the TV channel, move around the car speakers - it is 2007, like the outdated hair perm (a type of hairstyle) on caviar.
Your bitch babby, she don't bring patties / She can't ride shotgun in the Brougham Caddy
Your girlfriend is not useful and does not bring any money. She cannot ride up front in the Brougham Cadillac.
Put my nigga in, let him campaign / And don't cut him off like Jay did Dane
I am giving my friend an opportunity to campaign and be successful. I do not want to cut him off like Jay did to Dane (Jay Z, and Dame Dash).
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY CALDWELL, EARL STEVENS, EARL T STEVENS, MARVIN SELMON, RICARDO THOMAS, THOMAS JACKSON
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