Westside
Game feat. Busta Rhymes Lyrics

Crip niggas, Blood niggas, ese's, Asians
The different gangs and ethnicities in California are all waiting for the Game's return to put the West Coast back on the map.

Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, white boys, Jamaicans
Not only African American and Latino gangs but also various other races are waiting for the Game's return.

Latin Kings, Disciples, Vice Lords, Haitians
Even infamous gangs in other parts of America are eagerly anticipating the Game's comeback.

All these motherfuckers been patiently waitin'
All of these groups have been anxiously waiting for the Game's return to the rap scene.

Since the West coast fell off, the streets been watchin'
Ever since the West Coast rap scene has slowed down, all of the streets have been keeping an eye out for someone to bring it back.

The West coast never fell off, I was asleep in Compton
In actuality the Game believes the West Coast never lost its touch and he wasn't paying attention, that's why he was out of the game.

Aftermath been here, the beats been knockin'
The record label, Aftermath, has still been producing fire tracks.

Nate Dogg doin' his thing, DPG still poppin'
Even Nate Dogg and DPG (Dogg Pound Gangstaz) are still in the game and killing it.

I got California Love, fuckin' bitches to that 'Pac shit
The Game feels like he has earned his spot by being a true California native just like Tupac.

And Westside Connection, been had it locked bitch
The Game respects Westside Connection and he recognizes that they had the West Coast rap scene on lock.

I'm in the rearview, my guns is cockin'
The Game is back in the rap game with both guns loaded and ready.

I put red dots on that nigga head like Rodman
The red dot referring to a laser sight, Game talks about putting in work to bring back the street creds.

All Stars, fat laces, gun charge, court cases
The Game speaks about his fashion sense and run-ins with the law.

Fought that, not guilty, I'm back, niggas hate me
The Game is back after fighting his criminal cases and some people are mad at him for returning.

Been there, done that, sold crack, got jacked
The Game has had a life of selling drugs, getting robbed, and living in the hood.

Got shot, came back, jumped on Dre's back
In reality, the Game got shot in the past, but he bounced back and became a protégé under Dr. Dre.

Payback, homey I'm bringin' C.A. back
The Game feels like he's giving revenge to those who doubted that the West Coast could come back.

And I don't do button up shirts or drive Maybachs
The Game has a strong street image and doesn't care about high fashion or luxury cars.

All you old record labels tryin' to advance
The Game isn't interested in signing with 'old' record labels; they need to catch up with the times.

Aftermath bitch, take it like a muh'fuckin' man
The Game is currently signed under Dr. Dre's label, Aftermath, and challenges anyone to take things like a man.

If you take a look in my eyes
When you look into the Game's eyes, the streets will see a true gangsta.

You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
The Game will always be himself, a gangsta, which he will take to heart until he dies.

That California chronic got me so high
The Game enjoys getting high off of California's famous marijuana.

Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
The Game is proud of his California roots and will always represent the West Side.

I'm lowridin' homey, six trey Impala
The Game likes cruising around in his lowrider, a classic six trey Impala.

Gold D's spinnin', chrome hydraulics
Game's Impala has shiny gold rims with chrome hydraulics that make heads turn on the street.

Run up on my lo-lo, you stop breathin'
If someone approaches Game's car in a threatening manner, the consequences will be dire.

Hollow tips make niggas disappear like Houdini
The Game is referencing hollow point bullets and how it immediately takes one out of commission.

Gang bangin' is real, homey I'm living proof
The Game isn't just rapping about gang bangin', it's something he has personally experienced.

Like Snoop Dogg, C-walkin' on top of the devil's roof
The Game compares himself to Snoop Dogg, another West Coast rapper, dancing on top of the devil's roof.

Rap critics wanna converse, about this and that
Critics are always trying to talk to The Game about what he's rapping but he doesn't care what they have to say.

Cause red strings in his Converse, and this a Dre track
Sometimes, critics ask about silly things like the red laces in the Game's Converse and who produced his track.

Keep jibbin' and jabbin', I pull the .38 Magnum
When someone talks too much smack, Game simply shuts them up with his .38 caliber.

And get to clickin' and clackin', your homies wanna know what happened
After bullets start flying, the opposing crew is left confused and wondering what just took place.

Come to Compton see Thriller like Mike Jackson
The Game invites people to come to his hometown of Compton and see him like Michael Jackson in his Thriller video.

I might be, Spike Lee, of this gun clappin'
The Game feels like a film director, like Spike Lee, but for violence and guns.

Prior to rappin', I was drug traffickin'
The Game was a drug dealer before he started rapping.

In the dope spot playin' John Madden
When the dope house wasn't busy, The Game and his friends would play video games, particularly John Madden Football.

Homey I ain't braggin', I took five
The Game isn't trying to boast, but he's taken five bullets in the past and is still alive.

You wanna die, run up on that black 745
If someone desires to pick a fight with The Game, they might ultimately not make it out alive.

New York, New York, big city of dreams
The Game acknowledges another famous city and how it has a certain air of sophistication.

I got my L.A. Dodger fitted on, I'm doin' my thing
The Game reps his home team by wearing a L.A. Dodgers baseball cap and rapping from his Cali perspective.

Got me fuckin' with G-Unit, you know the drama that bring
The Game is associated with fellow label mates G-Unit, but that also has its own set of problems.

I got niggas in Westside Compton and Southside Queens
The Game has friends in different parts of the country, like Westside Compton and Southside Queens.

And Buck told me in Cashville, I'm good when I come through
Young Buck from Nashville, Tennessee, assured Game that he would be safe visiting him.

So I ain't gotta tuck in my chain like DJ Pooh
Game doesn't feel like he needs to hide his chain like another rapper, DJ Pooh.

I'm gangsta - more like Deebo when he was Zeus
The Game has a true gangsta mentality and compares himself to Deebo, a character from the movie Friday, who was also named Zeus in another film.

Play Bishop, I paint that picture, now who got the Juice?
The Game references Tupac's character, Bishop, in the film Juice and asks who has the power and influence now.

You niggas is Nutso, I take off your roof
The Game thinks other rappers are crazy and will shoot them, killing them in the process.

Leave yo' ass stretched out like a Cadillac coupe
The Game will make sure his enemies won't just die but will be left in a distorted and unsettling state.

God gotta let me in heaven, all the shit I've been through
The Game believes he is tough enough to earn a spot in heaven, with all the challenges he has been through in life.

I was a O.G. in the hood before I turned twenty-two
The Game was considered an O.G. (Original Gangster) while still in his early twenties.

Homey I let the 38 special ripped through that vest
The Game, again referring to his .38, will let his gunfire rip through an enemy's body armor.

And I don't contemplate whether or not he left his shit on the dresser
Game doesn't have second thoughts when he kills, such as whether or not their gun is on the dresser.

Got Compton on my back, I'm startin' to feel the pressure
The Game is representing Compton, a city known for its gang culture; he feels the pressure of living up to their expectations.

I'm lyrically Kool G. Rap on these Dre records
The Game compares himself to another rapper, Kool G. Rap, and flows well on Dr. Dre's beats.