Barbarian
E-40 Lyrics

You're a barbarian, a savage
Repeated line emphasizing the wild and rough nature of the subject

I'm a barbarian a savage, fully and semi automatic
The subject considers himself to be a tough and skilled hustler who's always armed

On a mission about my mail, petulant, chicken, Burney's and 12's
The subject is focused on making money and mentions various drugs

Rob a nigga if I have to, if all else fails
The subject is willing to resort to violence if necessary to achieve his goals

But that ain't really my get-down plus I'm the new laws of nature
Despite his tough image, the subject doesn't like resorting to violence and sees himself as a powerful figure in the game

It might not come back on me now but this will come back on me later
The subject is aware that his actions have consequences and may catch up with him eventually

I'm from it, built for battle the Bay maybe in peace
The subject comes from a rough area and is equipped to handle any situation, even in a peaceful setting

I pack a cannon, 44 like Clint Eastwood cha see
The subject carries a powerful gun, resembling one used by a famous movie character

I'm whiskey, office landy
The subject is under the influence of alcohol and feeling good

I don't know when I'll be sober again
The subject isn't sure when he'll be sober again after drinking

If it wasn't for the water the rap game will be dry
The subject sees himself as a life force in the rap game, helping to keep it going

So I feed the soil life resuscitate the game
The subject plays an important role in reviving and improving the rap game

Uh, he an animal, a beast
Referring to himself as a powerful creature

He don't eat, nigga he feast
The subject is always hungry for success and power

Same jeans, for weeks
The subject doesn't care about his appearance and wears the same clothes repeatedly

Out here with the zombies, fiends and tweeks
The subject is always surrounded by drug addicts and other questionable people

Do the development while I might better tetch it don't wanna get caught loose
The subject wants to make sure he completes his plans effectively without getting caught

Some of these niggas are I'll when they get on pills and courage juice
The subject knows some people are dangerous when they're under the influence of drugs and alcohol

Alot of these dudes ain't real lot of us cats are synthetic
The subject believes many people in the game are fake and not genuine

Swivel, canapé yeah nigga I said it
The subject doesn't care if he offends people with his words or actions

I just screw up on top of suckers up on my solid dude list
The subject doesn't want to associate with people he considers inferior

Now I don't need no liabilities, I can't be taking the risk
The subject doesn't want to have any associates who could be a liability or risk to him

Gotta say I found, go hard like them Marion Barbarians
The subject feels like he's found his calling and compares himself to a group of tough warriors

What is beef? Can be no vegan or vegetarian
The subject doesn't want to argue with people who are weak or not involved in the game

In the streets, I kinda hardly to let the palm trees mislead
The subject is always alert and doesn't want to let his guard down, even in a nice environment like California

Can I hear what that tough guy had activity will bleed'cha
The subject doesn't want to hear the words of people who talk tough but can't back it up

Every time I look around I hear the streets blocked up
The subject is aware of how many obstacles and challenges he faces in the game

It's just like where you say send ya back in the pine house
The subject feels like he's in a rough place, similar to an old-fashioned punishment house

I take my shirt off in this bitch, stretch marks and all
The subject is proud of his body, even if it shows signs of wear and tear

Turn into sumthing, put my back against the wall
The subject is determined to succeed and is willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen

Dig the chalking I'm punching I'm try'na break a nigga jaw
The subject is tough and violent, willing to fight anyone who gets in his way

Keep swinging and swinging until my enemy fall
The subject won't stop fighting until he's achieved victory over his enemy

Mommy and daddy never home so we raised ourselves
The subject grew up in a difficult environment and had to fend for himself

No dental plan, medical insurance and health
The subject didn't have access to basic necessities growing up

Bodies in the streets, covered with sheets
The subject has seen the violence and death that can occur on the streets

Unlicensed drunk drivers, sex offenders apprise
The subject is aware of the dangerous people that exist in the world

Suppose to be stay folks sinners and backslides
The subject sees that even people who are supposed to be good can sometimes make mistakes

It ain't for play, one thing about Los Angeles, San Diego and The Bay
The subject knows that the game in California is serious and not to be underestimated

We quick to throw it all away in one day
The subject knows how easily everything he's worked for can be lost in an instant

Over some he say she say
The subject knows how easily rumors and gossip can cause conflicts and violence

Lock me up and throw the key away give me L.I.F.E.
The subject sees the dangers of the life he's living and wishes for a way out

Give a fuck I'm a diet hero came my mentality
The subject doesn't care what people think of him, and is determined to succeed

Be a barbarian till I'm old and grey for eternity
The subject sees himself as a powerful and strong force that will never fade away

Ghetto celebrity, hey, specializing selling D
The subject sees himself as a popular and influential figure in the hood, known for his drug dealing

But right now it's a drought, so I'm selling tree
The subject is flexible and adapts to the changing circumstances of his business

Zips, zaps, zubbles, peas for three
The subject is selling drugs at various quantities and prices

Thow-wow a pound, nigga holla at me, beotch
The subject is looking to sell a pound of drugs and invites anyone interested to contact him

Uh, he an animal, a beast
Repeated line reaffirming the subject's powerful and animalistic nature