Only If You Want It
Eazy-E Lyrics

Only if you want it
This song is only for people who truly want to listen to it.

Yes I really want it
The singer is affirming his desire to perform this song and hopes the audience wants to hear it too.

Can I get an eye open up
Can I grab your attention and make you listen?

Eazy locin' up
Eazy-E is getting ready to perform at his best.

Smokin' up
He is smoking marijuana to get in the zone and relax.

Much dust like a nut what
He is smoking so much marijuana that he is coughing and feels like a 'nut.'

Give it up for the real stuff
He's asking the audience to appreciate authentic rap music.

Shut the what up
He's telling those who are talking or not paying attention to be quiet and listen.

Back the shut up what
He's doubling down on his request for silence and attention.

Hustler from the hood hoe
He's establishing his credibility as a rapper who came from the hood and had to hustle to make it in the music industry.

Hopin' and mud rub
He was struggling in the past and worked hard to achieve success.

The finishin' touches
He's referring to the final touches he's put on his craft to get to where he is now.

Would sure went rubbers
He's saying he would have used condoms when having sex.

Comin' in bunches
He's saying that he has had many sexual partners.

Could serve like lunches
He's saying that he could have sex with multiple women like he's serving them lunch.

Hold ya horses here's where the source is
This is where his authenticity and realness come from.

Not very tall but never took a short kid
He wasn't physically tall, but he never backed down and always stood up for himself.

With a clip to claw
He's ready to fight and take on anyone who tries to mess with him.

Wouldn't draw McGraw
He wouldn't run away or back down like a cartoon character named McGraw.

I trick a law before all and all I'm raw
He's saying that he's breaking the law and doing what he wants, and he's raw and real in his approach.

A naughty shorty, sporty with a forty
He's saying that he's a small, mischievous guy who likes to party and drink 40-ounce bottles of malt liquor.

A laddy takin' tours, just to plan an orgy
He's saying that he travels around and meets women to plan orgies with.

A nasty critter, any hoe hitter
He's calling himself a promiscuous man who sleeps with a lot of women.

Hated my babysitter cause she wouldn't let me hit her
He's saying that he hated his babysitter because she wouldn't have sex with him.

Here's something from the ding dong cause
He's saying that he has something important to share with the audience.

I really care how long ya been strong grown
He admires the audience's strength and perseverance.

Here comes the switch dome chrome
He's telling the audience to get ready for his impressive rhymes and clever wordplay.

Couldn't hang with the king
He's saying that his skills are so good, other rappers can't compete with him.

Out the rudder but I call for a yes y'all toots
He's saying he's in charge and he's leading the way with his music.

My style is just as fresh as a dusch bush
He's saying that his style is unique, innovative, and refreshing.

I face ya fact throw a heck just like woody wooder
He's saying that he's confrontational and will stand up for himself and his beliefs like a cartoon character named Woody Woodpecker.

And if I left that means I should of booger
He's saying that if he left he wouldn't be living up to his potential as a rapper and artist.

Here's a new track, for all the new jacks
He's saying that this new song is for the newer generation of rap fans and listeners.

I'm kickin' it the hardest so gimmie my shoes back
He's saying that he's putting in the most effort and work to make the best music, so he deserves recognition and respect.

So I live when I step it's the pimp
He's saying that he lives the life of a pimp - flashy, extravagant, and successful.

And I rep so make a right and get left quick
He's saying that he has a lot of power and influence, so if someone wants to challenge him, they better be prepared to face the consequences.

So try to play strong and long gone
He's daring anyone to try and take him on because they will ultimately fail.

The flow is kinda funky but far from Armstrong
He's saying that his flow is unique and has a fun sound but is still different from another famous musician named Louis Armstrong.

Kid I swear I saw a puddy cat
He's referencing a famous cartoon character named Tweety Bird and saying that he's seen someone who's trying to sneak around like a cat trying to catch Tweety.

Back back smack, here comes a witty black
He's saying that there's a clever, quick-witted black person coming around.

Endin' in a skull high I'm bout to show why
He's saying that he's about to impress and surprise the audience with his talent and skills as a rapper.

Eazy's fillin' caps cause my gat's in the low ride
He's saying that he's ready to shoot and kill anyone who tries to mess with him, and his gun is always with him in his low-rider car.

Bang when the gat sneaks, two in the back seat
He's saying that when he pulls out his gun and shoots, he won't hesitate to hit his target, and he has backup in the form of his friend in the back seat.

My homie rides shotgun waitin' to spot one
He's saying that his friend is sitting in the front seat of the car with a gun, ready to shoot anyone who tries to harm them.

Duh is a fool who don't ride to slide to a ride
He's saying that anyone who doesn't join his entourage or ride with him will ultimately be a fool.

I'm shudder shakin' the place when I start hey
He's saying that he's bringing a lot of energy and excitement to his performance, and the audience will feel it too.

So don't butter, Eazy-E but a park hey
He's telling the audience to sit back and enjoy his performance, and he's referring to himself as 'Eazy-E,' his stage name.

The only thing to flow these now to be fly is a feather
He's saying that the only thing that will make him 'fly' and successful is his talent and skills as a rapper, not material possessions.

I see the smilin' faces of while they sick
He's saying that he sees the audience enjoying his performance and having a good time despite any difficulties they may be experiencing in their personal lives.

Ya know me better, hard Rodney kid
He's saying that the audience knows him well, and he's a tough, no-nonsense kind of guy named Rodney.

Gettin' Cali kid, now ya know it boy
He's saying that he's representing and promoting California culture and lifestyle, and the audience should embrace it too.

Left up in the alley dead
He's saying that anyone who tries to mess with him or his crew will end up dead in the alley.

Ooooooh a new jack! a new jack!
He's excited to perform for a new generation of rap fans and listeners.