One Night
Game The Lyrics


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[Chorus]
I only fuck with you on two occasions
When I'm drunk, when I'm high
I will be broke, if I would be with you
That is why it's for one night (one one one one)

I'm a motherfuckin' gang bangin' nightmare
Wake up motherfuckers, I traded in my white Nike Airs
For a red pair of converse, Back to the hood
My own niggas actin' like I turned my back on the hood
I used my rap money to put crack in the hood
Even brought the nigga Dr. Dre back to the hood
I show niggas the Bentley, then let you drive it
Gone for 2 days and I didn't even check the mileage
When we was fighting with Crips it wasn't bout no dollars
It was about selling dope to put our kids through college
I'm sittin' on the block reminiscing for hours
Whipping my tears cause now half of my niggas is cowards
And I was still fuckin' with niggas
After I got shot and didn't get one hospital visit
My homie Snoop told me it be days like this
It hurt my heart to say this shit

[Chorus]

Red bandanna in my back pocket I'm for real
This ain't no pastel color khaki suit and I ain't Pharrell
I don't front bout shit, I pull my gun bout shit
And let everything fly to keep my son up out of this
I thought you loved me nigga, talk is cheap
Remember, the bullet holes in my son's car seat
My baby momma found four shells
I ain't get one keep your head up
All I got was keep it real, Keep it real my niggas?
Last year alone I spent 1.5 mil on my niggas
After the bullshit I stayed right there
Took you to award shows there go Jay right there
"Where?" "Right there"
I had you niggas in suits, cleaner than a pair of fresh Nike Airs
I'm suppose to enjoy this shit but it's quite clear
The last 12 months been a fuckin' nightmare

[Chorus]

This shit is worst then arguing with my bitch
I done been through more up and downs then an Impala switch
Get your hand out of my pocket nigga, go fish
I was born by myself so I don't owe yall shit
Nigga you tell me, what you want me to do
Drop my son off at home and come bang with you?
Oh now it's fuck Game, Naw Nigga fuck you
I put that on my life, matter of fact that's on Piru
And really is I can die too
And end up in the cemetery, right beside you
We can both ride, Angels flying over my head stone
But the devils inside your box
You wanted my shine so I gave you ice
Then I gave you a second change and you played me twice
Couldn't be a real homeboy to save your life
I should of took Dr.Dre's advise





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "One Night" by Game The describes being in a casual relationship with someone but only when he is drunk or high. The chorus suggests that the person is solely necessary for a one-night stand as the relationship has otherwise no significance to the singer. Furthermore, Game The reflects upon his life growing up, his experiences with gang violence and his personal relationships with his friends. He talks about the sacrifice he has made to put drugs into the neighborhood and to bring his friends to success. But despite all of this, his relationships do not seem to be meaningful as he is constantly being let down by those who he thought were his friends.


Game The seems to be reminiscing on his past when he used his rap money to put crack in the hood and even brought back Dr. Dre to the hood. He seems to shame people for not joining the cause and become "cowards." The song is about being betrayed by those who he thought were his friends and how despite his efforts to bring people up, they cannot be fully trusted. The song is powerful in its lyrics and delivery as Game The shows the personal struggles he faces being a rap artist in a gang environment.


Line by Line Meaning

I only fuck with you on two occasions
I only engage with you in two scenarios


When I'm drunk, when I'm high
When under the influence of alcohol or drugs


I will be broke, if I would be with you
Being with you would make me financially unstable


That is why it's for one night (one one one one)
That is why our relationship is only for one night


I'm a motherfuckin' gang bangin' nightmare
I am a nightmare in the context of gang violence


Wake up motherfuckers, I traded in my white Nike Airs
I have changed and left behind my previous lifestyle of wearing white Nike shoes


For a red pair of converse, Back to the hood
I have returned to my old neighborhood with new red converse shoes


My own niggas actin' like I turned my back on the hood
My own gang members are treating me like a traitor because of my departure


I used my rap money to put crack in the hood
I have used my earnings from rap music to support the drug trade in the neighborhood


Even brought the nigga Dr. Dre back to the hood
I have even brought Dr. Dre back to the neighborhood


I show niggas the Bentley, then let you drive it
I demonstrate my wealth and let others experience it by letting them drive my Bentley


Gone for 2 days and I didn't even check the mileage
I have not even checked how far the car was driven while I was gone for two days


When we was fighting with Crips it wasn't bout no dollars
When we were fighting with the rival gang Crips, the motive was not about money


It was about selling dope to put our kids through college
The motive was selling drugs to provide for our children's education


I'm sittin' on the block reminiscing for hours
I am sitting on the street corner, reflecting on my past for a prolonged period of time


Whipping my tears cause now half of my niggas is cowards
I am shedding tears because half of my gang members have become cowardly


And I was still fuckin' with niggas
And yet, I was still associating with them


After I got shot and didn't get one hospital visit
Even after being shot, none of my gang members visited me in the hospital


My homie Snoop told me it be days like this
My friend Snoop told me that there would be difficult times like this


It hurt my heart to say this shit
It pains me to admit this


Red bandanna in my back pocket I'm for real
I am seriously involved in gang activity, as evidenced by the red bandanna in my pocket


This ain't no pastel color khaki suit and I ain't Pharrell
This is not a fashionable, light-colored outfit and I am not Pharrell


I don't front bout shit, I pull my gun bout shit
I do not pretend, I carry and use my gun in dangerous situations


And let everything fly to keep my son up out of this
I will fire my gun without hesitation to keep my son away from this lifestyle


I thought you loved me nigga, talk is cheap
I believed you loved me, but your words are meaningless


Remember, the bullet holes in my son's car seat
Don't forget about the bullet holes in the car seat of my child


My baby momma found four shells
My child's mother discovered four shells (bullets) in the car seat


I ain't get one keep your head up
I did not receive any support or protection


All I got was keep it real, Keep it real my niggas?
All I received were orders to stay true and honest


Last year alone I spent 1.5 mil on my niggas
In just the last year, I spent $1.5 million on my gang members


After the bullshit I stayed right there
Despite everything, I remained with the gang members


Took you to award shows there go Jay right there
I even brought some of my gang members to award shows where they met Jay Z


"Where?" "Right there"
Jay Z was present at the award shows


I had you niggas in suits, cleaner than a pair of fresh Nike Airs
I even provided suits for you all, which were as clean as a new pair of Nike shoes


I'm suppose to enjoy this shit but it's quite clear
I am expected to enjoy this lifestyle, but it is obvious that I do not


The last 12 months been a fuckin' nightmare
The last year has been a terrible nightmare


This shit is worst then arguing with my bitch
This situation is worse than arguing with my girlfriend


I done been through more up and downs then an Impala switch
I have experienced more ups and downs than the switch in a Chevy Impala car


Get your hand out of my pocket nigga, go fish
Remove your hand from my pocket, and go find something else to do


I was born by myself so I don't owe yall shit
I came into this world alone, so I do not feel obligated to owe anything to anyone


Nigga you tell me, what you want me to do
You tell me, what do you want me to do


Drop my son off at home and come bang with you?
Should I leave my son at home and hang out with you, engaging in gang activity?


Oh now it's fuck Game, Naw Nigga fuck you
Now you are against me, but no, it is actually the other way around


I put that on my life, matter of fact that's on Piru
I swear on my life, and specifically my gang, Piru


And really is I can die too
And the reality is, I could die just as easily


And end up in the cemetery, right beside you
And wind up buried in the cemetery, right next to you


We can both ride, Angels flying over my head stone
We can both ride together, with angels watching over my grave


But the devils inside your box
But the demons within you will continue to haunt you


You wanted my shine so I gave you ice
You desired to possess my wealth, so I gave you jewelry


Then I gave you a second change and you played me twice
I provided a second opportunity, but you betrayed me again


Couldn't be a real homeboy to save your life
You couldn't even be a real friend to save your own life


I should of took Dr. Dre's advise
I should have listened to Dr. Dre's advice


[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH EDMONDS

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