NOW
E.F.O. Lyrics


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Ah yeah, we back in this muthafucka
Toast to my nigga Low MB, my nigga Flipside
And I’m Bust Stop
We got Kurupt from the Dogg
Pound in this muthafucka
And I’m sick and tired of
All you niggas always
Hollerin’ about what you did in the past
Muthafucka, the past don’t excite me
That was then, this is now
So save all that bullshit
About the past nigga (That’s right)

Fuck the past, gotta get my cash
Even if it means gettin’ into your ass
Look into the future, nigga I shoot ya
Run upon your ass, steeltoe boot ya
Straight to the face, murder was the case
If I ever catch your ass gettin’ outta place
It’s ’96 and I ain’t lettin’ shit slide
I’ma ride on anyone of
You muthafuckas tryna glide
With the muthafuckin’ Operation
Getto Records takin’ over the whole nation
AKA death Row, check the flow
(Cutthroat killas and criminals) Boo!
But we some cold blooded killas
And we ain’t never got caught because
We quiet as a caterpillar
So if you ever wanna question our ability
You better bring plenty of artillery
‘Cause we got Hillary in the gut
Don’t stand by
For any muthafucka ready to die

If only I knew then what I know now
I wouldn’t have wasted my time
Sellin’ ki’s and pounds
But that was then, and this is now
That was then, and this is now

I can’t dwell on the past
I got rhymes to write
I’m tired of watchin’ other niggas
Gettin’ paid off the mic
When I’m knowin’ to myself all
These niggas ain’t real
Step to the Bottom watch caps get peeled
Fuck what you done back in ’86
Now I’m shakin’ all the fake niggas
Snitches and tricks
My days of sittin’ in the
Spot sellin’ rocks is over
Don’t playa hate a nigga when
We tryna get over
I gives a fuck about your cash, your niggas
Your clout ain’t no fakin’ on the rap
That ain’t what we about
I gots to keep it real
This is Hunters for life
When you think of OFTB, think of sacrifice
Now the Cold War’s over
And the comment’ll say
Bust Stop, Low and Flip got cash and checks
I swear to God I was blessed,? with my niggas
My bank was? but now it’s bigger

Y’all braggin’, flossin’ the rag and flaggin’
Dusted, pokin’, disgusted life’s a trip
And it’s all about heat clips and chips
A menace like Heathcliff
We clips on each hip come equipped
You always got some shit to spit
About what you got or about to get
I got this, I got that, I shot this
I shot that i got shot at, duck
Hit the cut and shot back
I got a lick to go and
Hit in a couple of days
Always revealin’ your ways of gettin’ paid
Participatin’ and twistin’ (come on)
Spittin’ ‘bout all the licks you done hit
But nigga that don't mean shit
Fuck the past, nigga
It’s all about now I got the heat in hand
I’m ‘bout to blast

If only I knew then what I know now
I wouldn’t have wasted my time
Sellin’ ki’s and pounds
But that was then, and this is now
That was then, and this is now

You can see me comin’ from a mile away
So make way for the nigga named DK
Forever on the edge, place is narrow
Dressed like a sparrow with a
Sawed off double barrel
See what you done was so terrible
That when I finish dumpin’ it’s
Gonna take a miracle
This here is for the mob
The Hunters on the job
When the heat is in the
House they gettin’ robbed, yeah
Leavin’ ‘em with a muthafuckin’? style
Watts in the house, oh my god, banger

From the bottom to the top, top to the bottom
I’m gone get with ‘em while I still got ‘em
I’ll rock this? ’til it turn to a boulder
My game gettin’ colder and colder
Man, you better realize
And keep your eyes on the prize
Only the strong survive, on my side
Game to the youngstas, peep game
Snoop Dogg is the name
Dogg Pound is the gang
I’ma twist it, so listen
Death Row, OFTB, DPG
On a mission, to the t-o-p
From the bottom, baby B, can’t you see,?
‘Cause that’s the? you gots
To peep the styles
I wish I knew then what I know now
But I don’t? so I can’t fake the funk
(fake the funk, fake the funk)
Wack rappers on the mic, shall I kill ‘em?




Damn right, if you claim the wrong set
You better tell ‘em

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of E.F.O.'s "Now" focus on the present and future instead of dwelling on past events. The song begins with a toast to previous collaborators and features a verse by Kurupt from the Dogg Pound. The chorus repeats the phrase "That was then, this is now," and Bust Stop's verse talks about getting his cash and not wasting time on other rappers who are not authentic. DK's verse focuses on the Hunters collective and their mission, while Snoop Dogg appears towards the end of the song to reinforce the message of staying true to oneself and rising to the top of the industry.


The lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration of growth and progress as well as a rejection of nostalgia and stagnation. The artists take pride in their current accomplishments and ambitions while disregarding past accomplishments as irrelevant to their current goals. They also assert their dominance and ruthlessness towards anyone who stands in their way. The strong message of staying true to oneself and working hard to achieve success is consistent with the values of hip-hop culture and can be applied to any pursuit in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah yeah, we back in this muthafucka
We have returned to this place


Toast to my nigga Low MB, my nigga Flipside
Let's celebrate and honor our friends Low MB and Flipside


And I’m Bust Stop
I am Bust Stop


We got Kurupt from the Dogg
We have Kurupt from the Dogg Pound with us


Pound in this muthafucka
The Dogg Pound is heavily present here


And I’m sick and tired of
I am fed up with


All you niggas always
All of you individuals constantly


Hollerin’ about what you did in the past
Talking loudly about your past actions


Muthafucka, the past don’t excite me
Fuck that, the past doesn't interest or inspire me


That was then, this is now
Those were past events, this is the present


So save all that bullshit
Keep all that nonsense to yourself


About the past nigga (That’s right)
Stop talking about the past, man (That's correct)


Fuck the past, gotta get my cash
Forget about the past, I need to make money


Even if it means gettin’ into your ass
Even if it requires causing trouble for you


Look into the future, nigga I shoot ya
Focus on the future, I will harm you


Run upon your ass, steeltoe boot ya
Approach you swiftly and forcefully


Straight to the face, murder was the case
Directly targeting your face with violence


If I ever catch your ass gettin’ outta place
If I ever find you behaving improperly


It’s ’96 and I ain’t lettin’ shit slide
It's 1996 and I won't tolerate anything


I’ma ride on anyone of
I will come after any one of


You muthafuckas tryna glide
You individuals trying to act cool or superior


With the muthafuckin’ Operation
With our organized group


Getto Records takin’ over the whole nation
Getto Records is claiming dominance over the entire nation


AKA death Row, check the flow
Also known as Death Row, listen to our style


(Cutthroat killas and criminals) Boo!
(Dangerous killers and criminals) Boo!


But we some cold blooded killas
However, we are unfeeling murderers


And we ain’t never got caught because
And we have never been apprehended because


We quiet as a caterpillar
We are as silent as a caterpillar


So if you ever wanna question our ability
So if you ever want to doubt our capability


You better bring plenty of artillery
You need to bring a lot of weapons


‘Cause we got Hillary in the gut
Because we have Hillary - a dangerous individual - on our side


Don’t stand by
Don't just stand there


For any muthafucka ready to die
For anyone who is prepared to die


If only I knew then what I know now
If I only had the knowledge back then that I possess now


I wouldn’t have wasted my time
I wouldn't have spent my time unwisely


Sellin’ ki’s and pounds
Selling kilos and pounds of drugs


But that was then, and this is now
However, that was in the past, and now is the present


I can’t dwell on the past
I can't focus on the past


I got rhymes to write
I have lyrics to write


I’m tired of watchin’ other niggas
I'm fed up with watching other individuals


Gettin’ paid off the mic
Earning money from their rap skills


When I’m knowin’ to myself all
When I am aware that all


These niggas ain’t real
These individuals aren't authentic


Step to the Bottom watch caps get peeled
Challenge me, and see people get hurt


Fuck what you done back in ’86
I don't care about what you did in 1986


Now I’m shakin’ all the fake niggas
Now I'm exposing all the fake individuals


Snitches and tricks
Informants and deceptive people


My days of sittin’ in the
My days of sitting in the


Spot sellin’ rocks is over
Place selling drugs is finished


Don’t playa hate a nigga when
Don't envy or disrespect me when


We tryna get over
We are attempting to succeed


I gives a fuck about your cash, your niggas
I don't care about your money or your friends


Your clout ain’t no fakin’ on the rap
Your influence doesn't matter in the rap game


That ain’t what we about
That's not what defines us


I gots to keep it real
I have to remain genuine


This is Hunters for life
I am committed to the Hunters gang for life


When you think of OFTB, think of sacrifice
When you think of OFTB, think of the sacrifices we make


Now the Cold War’s over
Now that the Cold War is finished


And the comment’ll say
And the public will say


Bust Stop, Low and Flip got cash and checks
Bust Stop, Low, and Flip have money and financial stability


I swear to God I was blessed,? with my niggas
I promise that I was fortunate, with my friends


My bank was? but now it’s bigger
My bank account was small, but now it's larger


Y’all braggin’, flossin’ the rag and flaggin’
You all boast and show off your gang affiliation


Dusted, pokin’, disgusted life’s a trip
High on drugs, causing trouble, life is chaotic


And it’s all about heat clips and chips
And it's all about guns and money


A menace like Heathcliff
A dangerous figure like Heathcliff (fictional character)


We clips on each hip come equipped
We have guns on each side, ready for action


You always got some shit to spit
You always have something to say


About what you got or about to get
About what you possess or are about to acquire


I got this, I got that, I shot this
I have this, I have that, I shot this


I shot that i got shot at, duck
I shot others, I have also been shot at, be prepared to take cover


Hit the cut and shot back
Quickly retreat and return fire


I got a lick to go and
I have a crime to commit and


Hit in a couple of days
Carry out in a few days


Always revealin’ your ways of gettin’ paid
Always exposing your methods of earning money


Participatin’ and twistin’ (come on)
Engaging and distorting (come on)


Spittin’ ‘bout all the licks you done hit
Boasting about all the successful crimes you have committed


But nigga that don't mean shit
But buddy, that doesn't mean anything


Fuck the past, nigga
Forget about the past, man


It’s all about now I got the heat in hand
It's all about the present, I am armed


I’m ‘bout to blast
I am about to shoot


You can see me comin’ from a mile away
You can easily spot me from a distance


So make way for the nigga named DK
Give way for me, DK


Forever on the edge, place is narrow
Always on the verge, space is limited


Dressed like a sparrow with a
Clothed like a small bird with a


Sawed off double barrel
Shortened shotgun with two barrels


See what you done was so terrible
Realize that your actions were extremely bad


That when I finish dumpin’ it’s
That after I finish shooting, it will


Gonna take a miracle
Require a miracle


This here is for the mob
This is for the gang


The Hunters on the job
The Hunters gang is active


When the heat is in the
When the danger is present


House they gettin’ robbed, yeah
They are being robbed, yeah


Leavin’ ‘em with a muthafuckin’? style
Leaving them impressed with our unique style


Watts in the house, oh my god, banger
Representing Watts, it's amazing and impressive


From the bottom to the top, top to the bottom
From the lowest point to the highest, and vice versa


I’m gone get with ‘em while I still got ‘em
I will join them while I still can


I’ll rock this? ’til it turn to a boulder
I will continue to dominate this until it becomes an unmovable obstacle


My game gettin’ colder and colder
My skills are becoming more and more intense


Man, you better realize
Man, you need to understand


And keep your eyes on the prize
And stay focused on the goal


Only the strong survive, on my side
Only the strongest make it through, and they are on my side


Game to the youngstas, peep game
Advice for the younger individuals, pay attention


Snoop Dogg is the name
My name is Snoop Dogg


Dogg Pound is the gang
The Dogg Pound is the gang


I’ma twist it, so listen
I will change it up, so listen


Death Row, OFTB, DPG
Death Row, OFTB, Dogg Pound Gang


On a mission, to the t-o-p
On a mission, to the top


From the bottom, baby B, can’t you see,?
Starting from the bottom, baby B, can't you see?


‘Cause that’s the? you gots
Because that's how we are


To peep the styles
To observe our unique approaches


I wish I knew then what I know now
I wish I had known back then what I currently know


But I don’t? so I can’t fake the funk
But unfortunately, I don't know, so I can't pretend to know


(fake the funk, fake the funk)
(pretend to know, pretend to know)


Wack rappers on the mic, shall I kill ‘em?
Untalented rappers on the microphone, should I eliminate them?


Damn right, if you claim the wrong set
Absolutely, if you associate with the wrong group


You better tell ‘em
You should warn them




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