E, Dresta, and B.G. Knocc Out cruise around, pick up 40’s and 22’s for the homies and smoke weed.
Basically it’s a song about going to the store and picking up some 40’s to drink with friends.
Quite possibly the greatest song about 40’s of all time.
Sippin on a 40
Eazy-E Lyrics
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Sippin on a 40
Sippin on a 40
[Gangsta Dresta]
Aye Yo lets roll to the store
Eazy E so we can buy us some O.E.
40 oz. gettin' a buzz with the thuggz
in the neighborhoods black
[Eazy E]
Nigga you be drinkin' out my bottle
bitch that's bullshit still got semen on ya lips
from the homies dick
trick yo the home girl
but sit you like a loose goose
so gimmie a couple of dollars
so I can bring you back a duece duece
[B.G. Knocc Out]
Well bring B.G. Knocc Out back a muthaphukkin 40 o.
so me and my nigga Big Boy can go and cop some indo
and well be right back at you niggaz with a quick fast
Dresta don't forget to buy ya couple of packs of Zig-Zags
[Chorus]
Sippin on a 40
(8-ball rollin')
(nick name Eazy-E)
Sippin on a 40
(8-ball rollin')
(Drinkin' like a mad man yes I do)
[Eazy-E]
Back to the store all the 40 o's were kinda hot
[Gangsta Dresta]
Get the shit or not
[Eazy-E]
Naw Lets roll to another spot
back in the four to another store
[Gangsta Dresta]
I told you the store on 124th keep the cold brew
{*Speakin' Spanish*}
make a right
[Eazy-E]
The Store ain't in sight
[Gangsta Dresta]
Nigga it's right pass the next light
pass across the light
now here's what you gotta do
get in ya left lane and make a muthaphukkin you
[Eazy-E]
Lets get at least 10 40's and at least 10 22's
that should be enough for the whole muthaphukkin crew
plus they got indo a niggas gonna be double blitz
[Gangsta Dresta]
Oh give me some Zig-Zags and 2 packs of Double Mint
[Chorus]
Sippin on a 40
(8-ball rollin')
(nick name Eazy-E)
Sippin on a 40
(got the 8-ball rollin')
[B.G. Knocc Out]
Yo Dresta
[Gangsta Dresta]
what's up
[B.G. Knocc Out]
Did you bring back some gum?
[Gangsta Dresta]
Hell yeah
[B.G. Knocc Out]
Good now a nigga breath won't be yo hum
now pass me a stick
so I can spit game at this trick
cause beer breath and tricks don't mix
[Eazy-E]
y'all don't give a fuck what a punk bitch stank
cause my breath always stank every time I take a drank
40's I be downin' I'm Drownin' my self
let me hit the joint and I'll be clowin' everybody else
[Gangsta Dresta]
You won't be clowin' me
cause I got dose for your trick ass
oh bitch you tryin' tah bag
I got dose for your bitch ass
well let me hit the joint
once again and we can go G but
oh let me take a sip off the O.E.
[Chorus]
Sippin on a 40
(8-ball rollin')
(nick name Eazy-E)(x4)
The song "Sippin on a 40" by Eazy-E is a classic example of gangsta rap of the 90s. The song's chorus is mainly about sipping on a 40 oz (ounces) of Old English (O.E.) beer, which is a popular malt liquor within the African American community. Throughout the verses, Eazy-E, Gangsta Dresta, and B.G. Knocc Out talk about their experience of going to the store to buy the drinks and other items, including Zig-Zag rolling papers and gum. Eazy-E is particularly assertive in his verses, criticizing someone for drinking his beer without permission and boasting about his ability to handle large amounts of alcohol.
The lyrics of "Sippin on a 40" portray the urban reality of life in the ghettos in a lighthearted and humorous way. It reflects the culture of the time, where drinking and smoking were considered cool, and violence was portrayed in music to initiate a sense of rebelliousness among the youth. The lyrics reveal that although life is harsh, friends and companionship provide comfort, and this idea forms the basis of many classic rap songs of the era.
Overall, "Sippin on a 40" is a laid-back, humorous commentary on the realities of urban living. The song is a window into the everyday lives of those living in the ghetto, and it serves as both a reflection and a commentary on the culture of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Sippin on a 40
Drinking a 40-ounce bottle of Old English malt liquor
Sippin on a 40
Drinking a 40-ounce bottle of Old English malt liquor
Aye Yo lets roll to the store
Let's go to the store
Eazy E so we can buy us some O.E.
Buy some Old English malt liquor
40 oz. gettin' a buzz with the thuggz
Getting drunk with the gang members
in the neighborhoods black
In the predominantly black neighborhoods
but buy you a couple of extra one's for the neighborhood
Buy some extra bottles for the community
Nigga you be drinkin' out my bottle
You are drinking from my bottle
bitch that's bullshit still got semen on ya lips
That's ridiculous, you still have semen on your lips from performing oral sex
from the homies dick
From the penis of one of my friends
trick yo the home girl
Deceive your friend
but sit you like a loose goose
But you sit around like you don't care
so gimmie a couple of dollars
Give me some money
so I can bring you back a duece duece
So I can bring back a Colt 45 Double Malt
Well bring B.G. Knocc Out back a muthaphukkin 40 o.
Bring B.G. Knocc Out a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor
so me and my nigga Big Boy can go and cop some indo
So we can buy some marijuana
and well be right back at you niggaz with a quick fast
We'll be right back very soon
Dresta don't forget to buy ya couple of packs of Zig-Zags
Don't forget to buy some rolling papers
Sippin on a 40
Drinking a 40-ounce bottle of Old English malt liquor
(8-ball rollin')
High on cocaine
(nick name Eazy-E)
Eazy-E's nickname
Sippin on a 40
Drinking a 40-ounce bottle of Old English malt liquor
(8-ball rollin')
High on cocaine
(Drinkin' like a mad man yes I do)
Drinking a lot and quickly
Back to the store all the 40 o's were kinda hot
The 40-ounce bottles of malt liquor were warm at the store
Get the shit or not
Should we buy it or not?
Naw Lets roll to another spot
No, let's go to a different store
back in the four to another store
Going to a different store in the car
I told you the store on 124th keep the cold brew
I told you the store on 124th keeps their malt liquor cold
{*Speakin' Spanish*}
Speaking Spanish
make a right
Turn right
The Store ain't in sight
The store is not visible
Nigga it's right pass the next light
It's just past the next traffic light
pass across the light
Cross the street at the traffic light
now here's what you gotta do
Here's what you need to do
get in ya left lane and make a muthaphukkin you
Get in the left lane and make a U-turn
Lets get at least 10 40's and at least 10 22's
Let's buy at least 10 40-ounce bottles and at least 10 22-ounce bottles
that should be enough for the whole muthaphukkin crew
That should be enough for everyone in the group
plus they got indo a niggas gonna be double blitz
They also have marijuana, so we're going to be very high
Oh give me some Zig-Zags and 2 packs of Double Mint
Give me some rolling papers and chewing gum
Sippin on a 40
Drinking a 40-ounce bottle of Old English malt liquor
(8-ball rollin')
High on cocaine
(nick name Eazy-E)
Eazy-E's nickname
Sippin on a 40
Drinking a 40-ounce bottle of Old English malt liquor
(got the 8-ball rollin')
High on cocaine
Yo Dresta
Hey, Dresta
what's up
What's happening?
Did you bring back some gum?
Did you buy some gum?
Hell yeah
Yes, I did
Good now a nigga breath won't be yo hum
Good, now my breath won't smell bad
now pass me a stick
Give me a cigarette
so I can spit game at this trick
So I can flirt with this woman
cause beer breath and tricks don't mix
Because having bad breath from drinking beer is not attractive to women
y'all don't give a fuck what a punk bitch stank
You don't care if a woman smells bad
cause my breath always stank every time I take a drank
Because my breath always smells bad after I drink
40's I be downin' I'm Drownin' my self
I drink a lot of 40-ounce bottles of malt liquor and get very drunk
let me hit the joint and I'll be clowin' everybody else
Let me smoke some marijuana and I'll be funnier than everyone else
You won't be clowin' me
You won't be funnier than me
cause I got dose for your trick ass
Because I have some drugs for you
oh bitch you tryin' tah bag
Oh, you're trying to get drugs from me
I got dose for your bitch ass
I have some drugs for you
well let me hit the joint
Let me smoke some marijuana
once again and we can go G but
We can hang out again
oh let me take a sip off the O.E.
Let me take another drink of Old English malt liquor
Sippin on a 40
Drinking a 40-ounce bottle of Old English malt liquor
(8-ball rollin')
High on cocaine
(nick name Eazy-E)
Eazy-E's nickname
Sippin on a 40
Drinking a 40-ounce bottle of Old English malt liquor
(got the 8-ball rollin')
High on cocaine
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CHARLES MILLER, HAROLD RAY I. BROWN, HOWARD E. SCOTT, LE ROY L. JORDAN, LEE OSKAR, MORRIS DEWAYNE DICKERSON, SYLVESTER ALLEN
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