Geto Boys And Girls
Geto Boys Lyrics

Boys and girls
The song is addressing both males and females

I remember in the 80's me and pops would rock
In the 1980s, my father and I would have a good time together

In a 7-0 Chevy with the drops in slot
We would drive around in a Chevrolet with the convertible top down

Use to pass me Pepsi Cola while he drunk him a pint
While my father drank alcohol, he would give me Pepsi Cola

Tippin' through the southside, runnin' a light
We would drive through the southern part of town, sometimes breaking traffic rules

Use to have me up in 3rd Ward checkin' his traps
I would accompany my father to the 3rd Ward where he would check his business

Collectin' his scratch, protection' his snaps
I would help him collect money and ensure the safety of his earnings

He used to always tell a nigga, keep your mind on paper
My father always advised me to focus on making money

Bitches in your ear, you keep your eyes on paper
He warned me to ignore distractions and stay focused on making money

'Cause a niggas definition is a killa for scratch
In this context, a man's worth is determined by his ability to earn money

You kill a motherfucker, you kill him for that
To gain financial advantage, some people resort to murder

You got caught up in this shit that means you fucked it up
If you become entangled in criminal activities, it's a sign you've made a mistake

Old man was spittin' game so I sucked it up
I listened to the wise advice of an older man and took it to heart

Old enough to do my own thang, got me again
As I grew older, I made my own decisions and got involved in illegal activities

Flip my second paycheck to cop me a lid
I used my second paycheck to buy drugs

Went and seen my homie Short Dawg to slide me a track
I visited my friend Short Dawg to obtain a song or beat

Went to Mase's Pawn Shop, got me a gat
I went to Mase's Pawn Shop to buy a gun

Didn't know this crack shit, I got my uncle to cook
I was unfamiliar with cooking crack, so I asked my uncle for assistance

With my eyes on my paper, I just fumbled and looked
Despite my focus on making money, I made mistakes and struggled

Impatiently waitin' for the pot to boil
I was eagerly waiting for my illegal activities to yield results

Man, I can't wait to see your rock from orbit
I anticipated the moment when my success would be undeniable

Put my work upon the table and it's startin' tonight
I was ready to showcase my skills and start my criminal endeavours

Time for me to bring Brad Jordan to life
Brad Jordan is the real name of one of the members of the Geto Boys, and I aspired to be like him

Sat my ass upon the corner 'til it started to bounce
I waited patiently on the street corner until business picked up

Clock scratchin', reach that and started her out
Once I heard the sound of money being counted, I took action

It wasn't long before I was goin' for nine
Soon enough, I was involved in illegal activities to obtain nine ounces of drugs

I'm seventeen around millionaires goin' for mine
At the age of seventeen, I was competing with wealthy individuals to make money

And if you got off in my way while I was headed for that
Anyone who obstructed me on my path to success would face consequences

They found your ass misplaced, with your head in your lap
Those who opposed me would meet a violent end

And niggas is gettin' shiffer with time
Over time, people are becoming more ruthless and unpredictable

That's why you never seen me with a partner in crime
I never associated myself with a criminal partner

I'm down and dirty nigga, fuck the world
I embraced a criminal lifestyle and had no regard for society

And that's what separate the geto boys from girls, come on
The difference between the Geto Boys and others is our willingness to engage in criminal activities

5th Ward is the spot where niggas get shot
The 5th Ward is a dangerous area where violence is prevalent

Hoes sell cock and every block is hot
Prostitutes sell their services, and every street is filled with criminal activity

Niggas start shit but they don't start it with Bill
People initiate conflicts, but they know not to mess with Bill

'Cause them motherfuckers know they're blood gon' spill
They understand that if they mess with Bill, they will face violent consequences

Ever since I was a kid growin' up in the bottom
Since my childhood, living in a disadvantaged environment

I beat a niggas ass, if I didn't, I shot him
I resorted to violence to deal with conflicts, either by physical assault or shooting

Never gave a fuck about his family cryin'
I didn't care about the pain my actions caused to the families of those I harmed

Bottom line, better his than mine
I prioritized my own safety over the well-being of others

You come around me with that live shit, I kill it fast
If someone confronts me with aggression, I respond with immediate violence

I throw a search party for your fuckin' stankin' ass, nigga
I would actively seek out and harm anyone who challenges me

'Cause it's a motherfuckin' rep thing
I resort to violence and aggression to maintain my reputation

You got a set of nuts you better let them motherfuckers hang
If you have courage, you should demonstrate it without hesitation

Even if you're facin' 20 years, you never rat
Even if you face a lengthy prison sentence, you should never betray your accomplices

You do your time and you come on back
Serve your prison sentence and return to your community

And if he a homie he really take care of your people while you're gone
A true friend will look after your loved ones while you're incarcerated

And bless you when you come back home
They will support and encourage you upon your release from prison

Do your time and don't whine is the motherfuckin' anthem
The slogan for those in prison is to serve their time without complaining

That's the type of shit most niggas can't phantom
Most people struggle to understand this mindset and lifestyle

Them bitches tongues come unfurled
Women tend to speak without thinking or filter their words

But that's what separated the ghetto boys from girls, come on
The ability to withstand the hardships and maintain a tough image differentiates the Geto Boys from others

I bet you often wonder how niggas survived in the drought
You might wonder how we managed to thrive during difficult times

You got jacked and took six and died in your house
You were robbed, shot six times, and died in your own home

And motherfuckers sat and grieved your death
While some mourned your passing

While other motherfuckers counted up the ki's yous left
Others were preoccupied with calculating the drugs you left behind

Kind of strange how the game it took a change for the worse
It's ironic how the criminal world became more dangerous

Split the brain, get the cain, get back to your turf
To protect your territory, you may resort to violence or drug dealing

And keep the jack you did up under your hat
Keep your illegal activities a secret

'Cause if the word get out you killed him, then they killin' you back
If it becomes known that you murdered someone, revenge will be sought against you

I never thought that '86 would bring me trouble again
I never anticipated that the year 1986 would bring me more problems

But these niggas on some other shit like double your pay
However, these individuals are engaging in dangerous activities for high profits

And gives a fuck about respect and joy
They don't care about garnering respect or enjoying life

So how the fuck you figure niggas got respect for a ho
Why would anyone respect a prostitute?

But in the end it's another nigga bustin' yo shit
Ultimately, another person will harm you

Fucked around and had to leave the world
You made the wrong choices and ended up dead

'Cause you couldn't separate the geto boys from girls
You couldn't distinguish between those willing to engage in criminal activities and those who weren't

Geto Boys is the motherfuckin' shit, never forget
The Geto Boys are incredibly significant, don't ever overlook that

Them southern niggas made your mind play tricks
The Geto Boys, being from the South, influenced and played with your thoughts

Never the less I left the group in '91
Nevertheless, I departed from the group in 1991

Niggas was mad, I had my gun
Some people were angry, but I had my weapon for protection

They had they guns too, I wasn't snoozin'
They also had their weapons, but I was fully alert

'Cause I knew that if it came down to it they would use 'em
I understood that in a confrontational situation, they wouldn't hesitate to use their guns

If it was goin' down like them, I didn't give a fuck
If they were willing to engage in a violent altercation, I didn't care either

We was gonna tear this whole motherfuckin' city up
We planned to cause chaos and destruction throughout the entire city

And nigga that's real comin' from the south
This is a genuine statement from someone representing the South

You wack ass rappers watch your motherfuckin' mouth
Mediocre rappers should be careful about the lyrics they produce

Preachin' that positive bullshit that you can save
Promoting false positivity and the idea that you can change the world

'Cause your positivity ain't gettin' motherfuckers paid
Your focus on positivity isn't helping people earn money

It's G.B. and Willie D reunited
G.B. (Geto Boys) and Willie D are back together

Sendin' niggas back to the studio to get they shit tighter
Inspiring other rappers to improve their skills in the recording studio

And niggas thought it wouldn't happen again
Some individuals doubted that we would reunite

But we sat down and settled our differences like men
However, we maturely resolved our conflicts

And put the bullshit behind us
We left the drama and arguments in the past

'Cause fuckin' off money ain't a plus it's a minus
Wasting money is a negative action, not a positive one

We did what other niggas to big to do when they twirl
We accomplished what other artists deemed too difficult

And separated geto boys from girls, come on
We distinguished ourselves from others by embracing our unique style and lifestyle

A.J.
This line indicates a change in speaker

You know I spent 23 years in the prison
The singer reveals they spent 23 years in prison

You know I'm still in prison
The singer is currently incarcerated

You know they-they, right now, us blacks
Currently, black people like the artist

We represent 37% of the prison system throughout the country 37%
Black people make up 37% of the prison population in the entire country

And we don't represent but-but 12% of the country
Despite being a minority, black people comprise only 12% of the population

Now that's disproportionate and ain't no joke you know
This disproportionality is a serious issue

It's it's not by coincidence or by happenstance, it's by design
This disparity is not accidental; it was intentionally created

By the year 2015
Referring to a specific time in the past

They gon' have 70% of our community locked up
The singer predicts that 70% of the black community will be incarcerated

I'm talking about blacks gonna be locked up within they community
They are referring to black individuals being imprisoned in their own neighborhoods

It's gonna be like in Warsaw
The artist makes a comparison to the Warsaw Ghetto, a place of confinement for Jews during the Holocaust