What Goes Up
G-Dub Lyrics

I dont know where you from but out here we ride
I may not know your background, but in this neighborhood, we are ready for any conflict and we stick together.

So if you scared of conflict don't come outside
If you are afraid of confrontation, it's best for you to stay indoors and avoid getting involved.

Get your hands on a gun
If you want to earn respect as a man, you better arm yourself and be ready to defend yourself.

Cause ain't no one gonna respect you as a man if you run, dial 9-1-1
If you choose to flee from a dangerous situation and call for help, people will not view you as a respectable man.

I'm hear talkin' to the street now
I am addressing those who are involved in street life and facing the reality of that lifestyle.

That's only gonna lead to bullet wounds and beatdowns, retreat clown
Engaging in street activities will eventually result in getting hurt or beaten. It's best to recognize this and step back.

You still strugglin down to your last rock
You're still facing difficulties and barely getting by financially.

G-unit is gorillas and Blackchild's the mascot
We, the members of G-Unit, are tough and aggressive, with Blackchild as our symbolic representative.

You thought you wouldn't hear my voice
You probably didn't expect to hear my perspective or my thoughts on this matter.

I'm in the hood cause I'm hood
I am present in the neighborhood because this is where I come from and where I belong.

You in the hood cause you ain't got no choice
Unlike me, you are in the neighborhood because you feel like you have no other option or place to go.

Your top seller gettin' sticked for his shine
The person who is considered the best in your crew is experiencing a robbery to steal his reputation and success.

Either I'm blind, or Ashanti's sideburns are thicker than mine
It's either I am not seeing clearly or Ashanti's sideburns are more prominent and developed than mine.

I'm youngest in charge with my dick in a dime
Even though I'm the youngest, I hold a position of power and influence, surrounded by attractive women.

Grippin' the nine, sippin' that lime
Holding a firearm while indulging in lime-flavored alcoholic drinks.

Becardi in a party, you sorry
I'm enjoying a party with Bacardi while you, on the other hand, are feeling regret or inferior.

I'm blowin' wet green right out the safari
I'm exhaling marijuana smoke in a leisurely and nonchalant manner.

That'll put you in a left lean higher than a Marley
Consuming a substance that will make you feel lightheaded and intoxicated, similar to the effects of cannabis.

And as far as Charlie, a studio hour is a waste
Charlie, referring to a person, doesn't value studio time and considers it to be a pointless activity for him.

She look like she took a bag of flour in the face
She appears to have a face covered in white powder, resembling the aftermath of someone being hit by a bag of flour.

You want street credibility instead of I'ma sting you
Instead of trying to gain respect and reputation from the streets, I'm warning you that I will harm you physically.

C'mon Ja you put a fuckin crackhead on your single
Ja Rule, you made the mistake of featuring someone with a drug addiction on your track, which negatively impacts your credibility.

What goes up must come down, what goes around comes back around
The consequences of your actions will eventually catch up to you, as life has a way of balancing things out.

I suggest you run when you see the pound
To avoid getting in trouble, it's advisable to flee when you encounter a situation involving firearms or aggression.

Or get laid the fuck out on the ground
Otherwise, you'll end up lying on the ground, knocked out and defeated.

My cousin bringin' back them blueberry bags, I've been waiting all day
My relative is returning with bags of a specific strain of marijuana known as 'blueberry,' and I have been eagerly waiting for it.

On them Shelltops that got Jam Master Jay, on 'em
Referring to a brand of sneakers called Shelltops, which have the image of Jam Master Jay (a legendary DJ) on them.

I got a jeanius and kneehighs that swallows me whole
I have a girlfriend who is incredibly skillful and enthusiastic in performing oral sex, pleasing me to the fullest extent.

Tongue's longer than the ones on your Fila's
Her tongue is so long that it surpasses the length of the tongues on your Fila sneakers.

She's buys anything I desire, prolly cause I'm on fire
She willingly purchases anything I want, probably because she is infatuated with and attracted to my success and fame.

The 2003 McGwire, until I retire
Like Mark McGwire in 2003, who had a remarkable career in baseball, I will continue to dominate and achieve greatness until I decide to retire.

My neighborhood breed ballers that slam dunk
The people from my neighborhood produce talented basketball players who can perform impressive slam dunks.

Cross overed to crack now they can't even jump
Although they excelled in basketball, some individuals from my neighborhood got caught up in the world of drugs, preventing them from pursuing their athletic abilities.

I leave with any panties I want, the industries new face
I have the ability to attract any woman I desire, as I am seen as the fresh face of the music industry.

I'm in a bitch mouth every morning like toothpaste
Just as toothpaste is used every morning, I start my day with oral sex from a woman.

Place your bet, Envy pull out a few crates
Make a wager, DJ Envy will showcase his skill by playing a few crates of impressive music.

I got enough 16's to battle 2 states
I possess a vast number of powerful verses (16-bar rap verses) that would allow me to engage in rap battles against representatives from two different states.

I'm in a spaceship, neck full of gray shit
I am situated in a luxurious car, with my neck adorned in expensive and valuable jewelry.

Bigetes in the braclet, expect nothing basic
The bracelet I'm wearing contains large, high-quality diamonds, indicating that I only settle for exceptional and extraordinary things.

Respect and embrace it, your sketch in the basement
Show appreciation and accept the respect I am receiving, while you remain confined and unnoticed in the lower levels, metaphorically represented as a basement.

I'll have them try to find where the rest of your face is
I will physically harm you in such a way that people will struggle to locate the remaining parts of your face.

The hoes know I'm lazy as hell, that's why I get the bitch to twist
The women are aware that I am extremely lazy, which is why I convince them to roll marijuana joints for me.

Dogg, I stay around trees like Christmas gifts
I frequently surround myself with marijuana, comparing it to the presence of Christmas gifts around a tree during the holiday season.

Yea, you laughin and dancing 'til they stick you
You may be enjoying yourself, laughing and dancing, but eventually, someone will target and harm you.

And have you holdin' your chest like I'm singing the National Anthem
The pain inflicted on you will be severe, leaving you clutching your chest, much like the emotional overwhelm felt when singing the National Anthem.

Have your worried bout the repercussions after the tantrum
You will find yourself concerned about the consequences and aftermath of the altercation or outburst.

I'll be alone in a mansion, and it's snowing in the Hamptons
While you deal with the aftermath, I will be enjoying solitude and luxury in a spacious estate while the weather is snowy and cold in the Hamptons.

Regardless of what these fools say, I'ma be around longer than 'Cool J
Despite the opinions of these foolish individuals, I will have a lasting presence and career, surpassing the longevity of LL Cool J.

Armed with a new K
Equipped with a new firearm, likely referring to a Kalashnikov rifle.

So dumb in a new way, If I don't fuck Monday, I'm gone hit it Tuesday
I'm trying out a new approach, being intentionally ignorant, and even if I don't engage in sexual activities on Monday, I will certainly do so on Tuesday.

My charm get it usually
I typically rely on my charming personality to successfully obtain what I desire.

You put a lot of years into rap, these lil' starvin' chumps
You have dedicated many years to your rap career, but these young, desperate individuals are still struggling and trying to make a name for themselves.

Start your career from the back of a milk carton
They are starting their careers from such a low position that it can be compared to the back of a milk carton where missing persons are usually advertised.

Your gassed up from whatever he must of told ya
You are excessively confident and influenced by whatever false promises or flattery he must have used to deceive you.

But everything in Army fatigues ain't a soldier
Just because someone dresses in military-style clothing doesn't make them a true soldier or someone to be respected and feared.

In my upbringing, we wore the same socks
In the neighborhood where I grew up, we were all equal and shared the same resources, even down to wearing the same type of socks to save money.

And buckets in the living room to catch the rain drops
Our living conditions were not ideal, and we had to place buckets in our living room to collect rainwater leaking from the ceiling.

Dial 9-1-1, Yeah!, Young Lloyd Banks, GGgg, GGgg, GGgg, G-Unittttt, haha
This line is a part of the song's outro and doesn't convey a deeper meaning.

I dare you to say something, haha, I dare you to say something back nigga...
In a confrontational manner, I challenge you to speak up or respond to my words, emphasizing my audacious and fearless nature.