It's On
E-40 featuring Bone Crusher and Cotton Mouf Lyrics


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(Rich) Let's do this shit
(E-40) Motherfuckers want they pockets swell
Smebbin' now, dope train, shit, fuck it
(Rich) 19...90 ughh...415
(E-40) 40 up in this bitch

[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
(E-40) Motherfucker! (E-40)
(Rich) You can't even fuck with me (R.R)
(E-40) 'Cause in a major motherfuckerin' way (E-40)
(Rich) It's on! (R.R)
(E-40) It's like knick-knack, paddy-whack give a dog a bone

I got a flow so sick it runs a temperature of hundred and one
On the daily, that's why it pays me
And over three billion served, yeah, I'm runnin' this like Mickey D
So drive through
If I let you slide through
Could you funk wit'a nigga wit' a resume
Rich'll never play
And every rapper can't come this way
So when I come bow down
100% I represent the east side of the Oaktown
I throw a boss type of flossy flow
But can you catch it
'Cause when it gets hectic
I'm well respected
And I'm that nigga serverin' tit for tat
Twamp for twamp
From the hills and the valleys into the deep swamps
I leave no stones untouched when I bust
It's strictly mental
As I load all your dope into my rental
And kick yo' ass to the curb
And when you get served
I let you know, Eastside's what I swerve
No I'm comin' up cheap(?), beat after beat
Makin' mail off a known to fluke(??)

[Chorus:]

I'm from the old school, yes indeed
I give my right arm for some good gold(?) weed
I went through a whole lot just to feed the tummy
And I refuse to lose the value money
My shit is real, blunts and phillies
Ain't nuttin' fake like them silicone titties
I'd rather make big bread instead
Regulate, get off in the bitches head
Just like all you toe-up hoes
Niggas want to test my testicles
Nigga you my nigga
If you don't get no damn bigga
Niggas don't want to see me when I'm off that damn liquor
Fo' scheezy, what's wrong wit' yo' pimpin', I gets busy
Bitches love when I'm limpin', 40 watch your roll
That's what they tell me back home, when I be gone, but it be on

[Chorus:]

(E-40) Motherfucker!
(Rich) You don't want to see me
(E-40) Cause in a major motherfuckin way
(Rich) Fool, it's on!
(E-40) It's on
(E-40) Knick-Knack, paddy-whack, give a dog a bone

Jack of all trades, ballin' like Jordan
You punk, fake inside the paint
In fact I know you can't
Do half of the shit you was claimin' in the county
Suckas on yo' jock
You claim you run the block
Polyurethane busta you cracked in half
Claim you foldin' bank
But I know yo' bank stank
I lived around the corner
I seen you fully smoked
Must I say some moe
You ate a buck `o` four
You sold your TV for a (??) cause it was way too late
And when they sent you up state I heard you gained some weight
So youse a baller, lyin to them youngsters quick
Got 'em thinkin' you sick and representin' yo' click
But youse a old school thinkin too much hype
Yo' bicentenial bike(?) it got ugghh... rally stripes
If they knew yo' identity
You'd probably be the victim of a stickin'
You ain't got to lie to kick it

(E-40) I ain't no laggin'(?)
(E-40) That nigga 40 and his cousin Richard Jackson

[Chorus:]

(E-40) Motherfucker!
(E-40) Doo-Doo-Doo-Do
(E-40) Da-Da-Da (x2)

(E-40) Motherfucker!
(E-40) Doo-Doo-Doo-Do
(E-40) Da-Da-Da (x1)

(E-40) 4-1-5-1-7-0-7 the bay area
(E-40) BIAATTCH!!
(E-40) There's a place in the bay
(E-40) Where the naked hooches play
(E-40) And a whole in the wall
(E-40) So we can see it all

(E-40) Bia-Biaatch




(E-40) Doo-Doo-Doo-Do
(E-40) Da-Da-Da (until fade)

Overall Meaning

The song "It's On" by E-40 featuring Bone Crusher and Cotton Mouf is a gangsta rap that talks about the harsh realities of life on the streets. Each rapper asserts their unique style, with Bone Crusher’s aggressive and deep vocals, Cotton Mouf's smooth and relaxed style, and E-40’s unique and distinctive voice characterized by slangs and altered pronunciation. The lyrics are littered with phrases related to the gangsta lifestyle, such as "motherfuckers," "dope train," "east side," "toe-up hoes," and "polyurethane busta." Each rapper talks about their flow, their status, and their experiences on the streets. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, is a clear message that they are not to be messed with, and that it's on.


The song was released in E-40's eleventh studio album, "The Element of Surprise," in 1998. The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified gold by the RIAA. The song was popular among rap fans and was played in clubs, radio stations, and parties. The song has a West Coast G-Funk beat with a jazzy background, produced by Studio Ton. The horn section, the drums, the bassline, and the synthesizer are combined to create a heavy, yet groovy beat that complements the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's do this shit
Let's get started


Motherfuckers want they pockets swell
People want to make more money


Smebbin' now, dope train, shit, fuck it
Taking drugs now, don't care about anything else


19...90 ughh...415
Talking about the year, area code in Oakland


40 up in this bitch
E-40 is present


Motherfucker!
Interjection of anger or excitement


You can't even fuck with me
I'm unbeatable


'Cause in a major motherfuckerin' way
Because I'm a big deal


It's on!
It's happening


It's like knick-knack, paddy-whack give a dog a bone
It's an expression indicating a simple trade


I got a flow so sick it runs a temperature of hundred and one
I have a great rapping style


On the daily, that's why it pays me
It makes me rich every day


And over three billion served, yeah, I'm runnin' this like Mickey D
I'm as successful as McDonald's


So drive through
Keep it moving quickly


Could you funk wit'a nigga wit' a resume
Can you handle my reputation


Rich'll never play
I'm always serious


And every rapper can't come this way
Not every rapper can compete with me


So when I come bow down
When I'm here, show respect


100% I represent the east side of the Oaktown
I represent Oakland's east side completely


I throw a boss type of flossy flow
I have a confident and flamboyant rap style


But can you catch it
Can you understand me


'Cause when it gets hectic
When it gets tough


I'm well respected
People admire me


And I'm that nigga serverin' tit for tat
I'll give you what you deserve


Twamp for twamp
In all areas


From the hills and the valleys into the deep swamps
Everywhere


I leave no stones untouched when I bust
I do my best in all situations


It's strictly mental
It's all in my head


As I load all your dope into my rental
As I steal your drugs and put them into my rented car


And kick yo' ass to the curb
And get rid of you


And when you get served
When you're defeated


I let you know, Eastside's what I swerve
I remind you who's boss on Oakland's east side


No I'm comin' up cheap(?), beat after beat
I am quickly succeeding, with one hit after another


Makin' mail off a known to fluke(??)
Making money doing something risky


I'm from the old school, yes indeed
I am an old-fashioned rapper


I give my right arm for some good gold(?) weed
I really want high-quality marijuana


I went through a whole lot just to feed the tummy
I worked hard to earn money for food


And I refuse to lose the value money
I prioritize making money


My shit is real, blunts and phillies
I'm authentic


Ain't nuttin' fake like them silicone titties
I don't pretend or lie


I'd rather make big bread instead
I prefer to earn lots of money


Regulate, get off in the bitches head
Take control of women's thoughts


Just like all you toe-up hoes
Just like other women I don't respect


Niggas want to test my testicles
People want to challenge me


Nigga you my nigga
You're my friend


If you don't get no damn bigga
If you don't succeed any further


Niggas don't want to see me when I'm off that damn liquor
People are afraid to confront me when I'm drunk


Fo' scheezy, what's wrong wit' yo' pimpin', I gets busy
I'm good at being a pimp


Bitches love when I'm limpin', 40 watch your roll
Women are attracted to my style, be careful


That's what they tell me back home, when I be gone, but it be on
That's what people say about me when I'm not around


There's a place in the bay
Referring to a geographical location


Where the naked hooches play
Where women strip and perform sexual acts


And a whole in the wall
A small, often run-down establishment


So we can see it all
So we can watch the show


BIAATTCH!!
Exclamation of excitement


Da-Da-Da (x2)
Background music or rhythm


Da-Da-Da (x1)
Background music or rhythm


4-1-5-1-7-0-7 the bay area
615707 refers to the bay area and Oakland area code


There's a place in the bay
Referring to a geographical location


Bia-Biaatch
Exclamation of excitement


Da-Da-Da (until fade)
Background music or rhythm




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEFFREY DAVID STEVENS, STANLEY LYNCH, BRITTON JOSEPH CAMERON, STACY JACK SIZEMORE

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Comments from YouTube:

@josephpryor4560

E40 puts it down song after song year after year! I didn't even like him when he first came out.now I can say the man is Relevant to all age groups,topics,and situations.he takes this music to the heart from the head!

@patrickanderson8927

I used to shake my whole block bangin this in my Monte Carlo

@kinggoonch7449

THIS REAL AS IT GET TOO CRUNK FRFR!!!!!

@TheRuddboyy

Clap! Now, that's hip hop!

@kenyakinard3604

Hell yeah!!!

@drinkalotofwater

I never heard this one. And I fucks with crusha, swerving “lane to lane” on this one

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