PERSONAL
E-40 Lyrics


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Get a phone call about a neighbor
At daylight savings time six o clock at nine
Three way conversation 40 water family member cousin
Dude did you receive my car
When did you send it
Yesterday shouldve been there by now
9 4 5 9 1 Vallejo California mail box ect 9 4 5 9 1
Damn shit what the fuck is goin' on round here
Dude nem got some paper work out on you
They talkin' about makin' your ass disappear
Not like that, not my sa-hid-nab
They way to sharp
Guess again, you know your so-called homie
Your best friend

What I do, believe me you wouldn't wanna know
For what I did I opened up a drugstore
By all means, the scratch was the common goal
To cover team, I hooked up my fellows
Oh what it seems, some fools get some paper and trip
They stick they ass in the air just like a bitch
Now whats the definition of bitch
A punk ass bitch that sit down when he piss

(Personal, life ain't no rehearsal
Personal, this is what I jack for
Personal, life ain't no rehearsal
Personal, this is why I hustle)

All this shit I gotta deal with
And every time I look around I'm fonkin
When I strap on it, now there's work to do
Blood on my hand, I took a life or two
Laid 'em down like a hog
Bucked a nigga down at the mall
Semi-autos, macks, glock full lines
Quick to send you to the mortuary, yeah

I put this on my folks, it takes nothin' but a call
I jack for the beats or paper, cars, skank and all (dog)
Down for the cause, just like I'm down for a dog
Damn what you heard, it's all about what you saw
Why you up in draws, cant no you cant go skinny dippin'
Why you lookin' at me silly hoe
'Cause I'm makin' moves, clockin dough
Suga T, supa nice, from Vallejo
Oh, oh broken up like Freddy
When you really wanna see me in my teddy (teddy)
I got my mechede
Y'all ain't ready (ready)

(Personal, life ain't no rehearsal
Personal, this is what I jack for
Personal, life ain't no rehearsal
Personal, this is why I hustle)

Here they come slow it down mossey on the passenger side
Wit' about a hundred and fifty rounds
Thatll lay 'em down
See we from the town
Where murder fore ain't no thang
Water splittin caine
Bring the pain
When niggas get out of line and get to actin kinda shady
Niggas don't give a fuck, well dump on you when you with your lady
Known to be vicious
A nigga will break your dishes
Government AK out the window blowin' kisses

You den fucked around with some riders
Hill Siders, rippin on chests and guts
Oh how you fuck around with the quietest nigga and he went nuts
See I den fucked around and been in shoot outs since the age twelve
Shot my house up on graduation day and damn near killed my first born and my sister
You gotta make more to play more thats what they told me
I could give a fuck about you intended cops, thats what my daddy told me
I put that on my only son, my other seeds
You fuck with me I gone make your body bleed
We got some funk with these niggas that cant stick in they chest
We chief the heat
The garlic hollow tips with the vest
Bulletproof ski mask
Raid they ass like the task
Get the jewels and the cash and their Adverse class
To a six foot ditch
We trippin' off that bitch
And thats the same punk hoe that was ready to snitch
On your whole team




For sellin' ounces of cream
You got emotional, thats why it's personals, bitch!!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of E-40's song "Personal" are a narrative of a conversation between the rapper's cousins, in which they discuss the possibility of E-40's disappearance due to his connection with drug-related activities. The song tackles the themes of gang violence, drug dealing, and betrayal. E-40 also expresses his frustration towards people who act tough and make trouble, calling them "bitch." He reflects on his own past, having taken someone's life, and how it has affected him.


The song addresses the gritty reality of life in Vallejo, California, a town known for its high crime rate and gang activity. E-40 speaks from his own experience with violence and drug dealing and offers a glimpse into the lives of those who are drawn into these activities. The chorus, "Personal, life ain't no rehearsal, Personal, this is what I jack for, Personal, life ain't no rehearsal, Personal, this is why I hustle", emphasizes the seriousness of the situation and how it is a matter of survival for some.


The song's lyrics also highlight E-40's skill as a storyteller, vividly describing the events and conversations to create a compelling narrative. The use of regional slang and dialects also adds to the authenticity of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Get a phone call about a neighbor
I received a call about a neighborhood matter.


At daylight savings time six o clock at nine
This call was at 6AM during daylight savings.


Three way conversation 40 water family member cousin
The call was between E-40, a family member, and a cousin.


Dude did you receive my car
The cousin asks if E-40 received his car.


When did you send it
E-40 asks when the car was sent.


Yesterday shouldve been there by now
The car should have arrived yesterday.


9 4 5 9 1 Vallejo California mail box ect 9 4 5 9 1
The cousin provides the address where the car was sent.


Damn shit what the fuck is goin' on round here
E-40 is concerned about what's happening.


Dude nem got some paper work out on you
Someone has filed paperwork against E-40.


They talkin' about makin' your ass disappear
They plan to harm E-40.


Not like that, not my sa-hid-nab
E-40 doesn't want anything bad to happen to his family.


They way too sharp
The people plotting against E-40 are too dangerous.


Guess again, you know your so-called homie
E-40's friend may have betrayed him.


Your best friend
The friend who could have betrayed E-40 was his closest companion.


What I do, believe me you wouldn't wanna know
E-40 has done things he's not proud of.


For what I did I opened up a drugstore
E-40 was involved in the drug trade.


By all means, the scratch was the common goal
E-40 and his associates were in it for the money.


To cover team, I hooked up my fellows
E-40 helped out his crew.


Oh what it seems, some fools get some paper and trip
Some people get greedy when they make too much money.


They stick they ass in the air just like a bitch
Greedy people are vulnerable and easily exploited.


Now whats the definition of bitch
E-40 defines greed as a sign of weakness.


A punk ass bitch that sit down when he piss
A person who is driven by greed is cowardly.


(Personal, life ain't no rehearsal
E-40 believes life is precious and not something to waste.


Personal, this is what I jack for
E-40 is willing to commit crimes to make money.


Personal, life ain't no rehearsal
E-40 repeats that life is fleeting and shouldn't be wasted.


Personal, this is why I hustle)
E-40 hustles because he wants to provide for himself and his family.


All this shit I gotta deal with
E-40 has many problems to confront.


And every time I look around I'm fonkin
E-40 is always in trouble.


When I strap on it, now there's work to do
When E-40 arms himself, he's prepared for danger.


Blood on my hand, I took a life or two
E-40 has killed people.


Laid 'em down like a hog
E-40 has killed people like an animal.


Bucked a nigga down at the mall
E-40 has killed someone in a public place.


Semi-autos, macks, glock full lines
E-40 owns and uses several weapons.


Quick to send you to the mortuary, yeah
E-40 is not afraid to kill people who cross him.


I put this on my folks, it takes nothin' but a call
E-40 has connections who can help him commit crimes.


I jack for the beats or paper, cars, skank and all (dog)
E-40 is willing to steal anything to make money.


Down for the cause, just like I'm down for a dog
E-40 is loyal to his friends and the people he works with.


Damn what you heard, it's all about what you saw
E-40 doesn't care what people say about him, only what they can prove.


Why you up in draws, cant no you cant go skinny dippin'
E-40 is not interested in people who are fake or superficial.


Why you lookin' at me silly hoe
E-40 is annoyed by someone's foolishness.


'Cause I'm makin' moves, clockin dough
E-40 is focused on making money.


Suga T, supa nice, from Vallejo
E-40 is giving a shoutout to his friend, Suga T.


Oh, oh broken up like Freddy
E-40 is referring to the character Freddy Krueger from the movie 'Nightmare on Elm Street'.


When you really wanna see me in my teddy (teddy)
E-40 is teasing someone for wanting to see him in his underwear.


I got my mechede
E-40 is carrying his weapon.


Y'all ain't ready (ready)
E-40's enemies are not prepared for what he will do.


(Personal, life ain't no rehearsal
E-40 repeats that life is fleeting and shouldn't be wasted.


Personal, this is what I jack for
E-40 reiterates that he is willing to commit crimes to make money.


Personal, life ain't no rehearsal
E-40 repeats that life is precious and not something to waste.


Personal, this is why I hustle)
E-40 repeats that he hustles to provide for his family.


Here they come slow it down mossey on the passenger side
E-40 is being chased by someone.


Wit' about a hundred and fifty rounds
E-40 is armed and dangerous.


Thatll lay 'em down
E-40's weapons are deadly.


See we from the town
E-40 is from a particular area.


Where murder fore ain't no thang
E-40 is from an area where murder is frequent and doesn't surprise anyone.


Water splittin caine
E-40 has been involved in drug trafficking.


Bring the pain
E-40 is not afraid to use violence to solve his problems.


When niggas get out of line and get to actin kinda shady
E-40 will not tolerate people who are untrustworthy.


Niggas don't give a fuck, well dump on you when you with your lady
E-40 and his crew will attack people even if they're with their romantic partners.


Known to be vicious
E-40 is known for being violent.


A nigga will break your dishes
E-40 will destroy his enemies' property.


Government AK out the window blowin' kisses
E-40 has an assault rifle, which he is not afraid to use.


You den fucked around with some riders
E-40 has encountered a rival gang.


Hill Siders, rippin on chests and guts
The rival gang has a reputation for being violent and aggressive.


Oh how you fuck around with the quietest nigga and he went nuts
E-40 is capable of sudden and intense violence.


See I den fucked around and been in shoot outs since the age twelve
E-40 has been involved in gunfights since he was a child.


Shot my house up on graduation day and damn near killed my first born and my sister
E-40's enemies have tried to kill his family before.


You gotta make more to play more thats what they told me
To succeed, E-40 had to make more money.


I could give a fuck about you intended cops, thats what my daddy told me
E-40 doesn't worry about the police because his father told him not to.


I put that on my only son, my other seeds
E-40 swears upon his children's lives.


You fuck with me I gone make your body bleed
E-40 will harm his enemies.


We chief the heat


The garlic hollow tips with the vest
E-40 wears protective clothing and ammunition.


Bulletproof ski mask
E-40 has protective gear that hides his face.


Raid they ass like the task
E-40 and his crew will attack and rob people.


Get the jewels and the cash and their Adverse class
E-40 steals jewelry and money from his enemies' possessions.


To a six foot ditch
E-40 is not afraid to kill his enemies.


We trippin' off that bitch
E-40 is annoyed by someone.


And thats the same punk hoe that was ready to snitch
E-40 is angry with someone who was willing to betray him.


On your whole team
The person who was willing to snitch on E-40 also betrayed his crew.


For sellin' ounces of cream
The person who was willing to snitch on E-40 was angry he was selling drugs.


You got emotional, thats why it's personals, bitch!!
The person who was willing to snitch on E-40 was emotional and is now considered weak and vulnerable by E-40.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARVIN WHITEMON, EARL T. STEVENS, KEVIN DAVIS, LOUIS KING, DANELL STEVENS, DULON STEVENS, TENINA STEVENS, MARCUS TAPLON

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