Dial a Thug
Group Home Lyrics


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Intro: Host (Caller)
H: 1718 Thug
C: Hello? Yo is the thug line man?
H: Yeah yo what the deal
C: Yo I need some help..
(arguing)
C: Somebody help me quick
(more aguing)

{Blackadon}
These punk wig push back pimps up in the game
Livin off the name, lookin for ghetto fame
K Black, the time of cat that run up on your dame
Fuck her, spit in her face and then take her chain
Just so you can come thru, and got robber too
Yes you know how we do
That old BK shit like Biggie said "We on it"
Suit niggas is wanted, feelin like a rap cornered
About to attack, yo son hold me down
These cats is gettin murdered, and there is no second round
You better dial a thug, reality won't change
Just when I seen your man game recognize game
East New York type of slang, mowing unless you gettin banged
Mango Dangle hang, so you better watch your dame
Lyrics razor sharp, hit you like slugs
See me on the streets, you better dial a thug

Chorus 2X: Lil Dap (all)
You got money but you got no love (dial a thug)
Scarred to wear your jewels in the club (dial a thug)
If you scared of Cryps you scarred of Bloods (dial a thug)
Nigga (dial a thug) nigga (dial a thug)

{Lil Dap}
Call a thug nigga, you scared to death of your life
You askin me twice, can you get a special advice
You callin a thug, cuz you need some help tonight
Now watch me enlight, these '89 thugs tonight
Cuz since so much anger built inside
Group Home been my pride, rockin it worldwide
Since the manefist days, niggas rockin with besses
Bangin in Texas, why these niggas keep on stressing
Suckin my love, niggas better dial a thug
They askin for slugs, because they disrespecting my love
Cuz motherfuckas act hard, even thugs get scarred
Now you niggas get barred, because we pullin your card
Cause since '88 on the floor doing the Rambo
Snatching chains and for laws, kickin cats out the doors
It's a '87 thing, puttin fake niggas in respect
If these niggas try to front, then we break their fuckin neck

Chorus 2X

{Black E-Starr}
Yo, you dial them niggas that will rock ya, split ya fuckin wig
You dial them niggas up in the ghetto that kill you for a big
Dial them niggas, up in the corner, rockin them colors
Dial them niggas, up that will straight up kill your baby mother
Dial them niggas up, who be rockin guns for fashion
Dial them niggas, who be straight up armed trained in session
Dial them niggas, in the streets who don't think shit is sweet
Dial them niggas, that will straight rock ya ass to sleep
Dial a thug nigga





Chorus 2X

Overall Meaning

Group Home's song Dial A Thug is a track that covers gritty and horrifying themes like gang violence, death, drugs, and crime. The song is about calling a thug for help when you're in danger because police, family, and law cannot help in the ghetto. The song's intro reveals a desperate caller who needs help quickly as there is an altercation going on. Blackadon's verse starts with an attack on pimps who live off the name and seek ghetto fame. Blackadon then warns about how they rob people and that you can easily get robbed too. He then sends a message that if you see him, dial a thug. The verse focuses on how life is challenging in the ghetto and how you can't rely on anyone except a thug.


Lil Dap's verse reinforces the message that sometimes life can be challenging, and violence is the only answer. He mentions that since 1988, they have been fighting, and even today, they're still fighting. He mentions how they're being disrespected and how people are sucking the love out of them. Lil Dap also confirms the importance of dialing a thug for help, given the current situation. Black E-Starr's verse focuses on the list of things that one can dial a thug for help. "Dial them n****s up that will straight up kill your baby mother" is just one example of how dark the lyrics can get.


Overall, Dial A Thug is a song that reflects the desperation, danger, and despair in the ghetto. The lyrics touch on sensitive topics related to gang violence and how life can be challenging in the ghetto. The song is a message to the people that when one is in need, the only answer is to dial a thug for help.


Line by Line Meaning

These punk wig push back pimps up in the game
Referring to individuals who are in the game for the sake of fame, reputation and image.


Livin off the name, lookin for ghetto fame
Living of the fame that comes with being associated with the ghetto.


K Black, the time of cat that run up on your dame
K Black is the type of person that would run up on and assault somebody's partner.


Fuck her, spit in her face and then take her chain
K Black's actions towards someone's partner would involve rape and theft.


Just so you can come thru, and got robber too
The victim will be robbed by K Black and his associates as they comeback to check up on their stolen items.


Yes you know how we do
This is how K Black and his associates typically function.


That old BK shit like Biggie said "We on it"
Referring to the gang-related activities that Biggie Smalls rapped about in his song.


Suit niggas is wanted, feelin like a rap cornered
Referring to a gang that is wanted by the authorities and feel like they are being cornered by the police.


About to attack, yo son hold me down
K Black and his associates are preparing for an attack and would like some backup from their associate.


These cats is gettin murdered, and there is no second round
There is no second chance for those being attacked by K Black and his associates.


You better dial a thug, reality won't change
If you are in trouble, the reality of the situation will not change unless you contact someone that can help you, specifically a thug.


Just when I seen your man game recognize game
K Black is making a reference to recognizing someone that is like himself, often in a positive sense.


East New York type of slang, mowing unless you gettin banged
Referring to the slang and culture of East New York, where one must prove themselves amongst others to avoid becoming a victim.


Mango Dangle hang, so you better watch your dame
If you have a partner, make sure to protect them as they could easily become a target in K Black's schemes.


Lyrics razor sharp, hit you like slugs
Referring to the aggressive and impactful nature of their lyrics.


See me on the streets, you better dial a thug
If you see K Black or his associates on the streets, it is best to avoid confrontation and contact someone that can help you, specifically a thug.


You got money but you got no love (dial a thug)
Referring to individuals that have wealth but may not have a means to protect their assets, urging them to contact a thug for protection.


Scarred to wear your jewels in the club (dial a thug)
If you feel afraid to wear jewelry in public spaces, you should reach out to a thug for protection.


If you scared of Cryps you scarred of Bloods (dial a thug)
If you are afraid of one gang, you are likely afraid of their opposing gang. Therefore, you should contact a thug for protection.


Nigga (dial a thug) nigga (dial a thug)
Repeating the message to dial a thug for protection.


Call a thug nigga, you scared to death of your life
If you are afraid for your life, you should contact a thug for protection.


You askin me twice, can you get a special advice
The person is desperate for help and requires K Black's insight on who they can contact for assistance.


Now watch me enlight, these '89 thugs tonight
K Black is about to educate the listener on the type of thugs they can contact for protection.


Cuz since so much anger built inside
Perhaps referring to the anger and desperation that has built up in individuals requiring protection.


Group Home been my pride, rockin it worldwide
Referring to Group Home as a source of pride and a representation of their lifestyle that is recognized worldwide.


Since the manefist days, niggas rockin with besses
Since the beginning of their journey, they have been supported by individuals that are loyal and trustworthy.


Bangin in Texas, why these niggas keep on stressing
Group Home has been active and supported by individuals in Texas, but the attention and activity is stressing some people out.


Suckin my love, niggas better dial a thug
Individuals that are clinging to Group Home's success must contact a thug for protection as they are not protected by Group Home directly.


They askin for slugs, because they disrespecting my love
Individuals that are disrespectful towards Group Home will face the consequences and will need to contact a thug for protection.


Cuz motherfuckas act hard, even thugs get scarred
Even seasoned and experienced thugs can become afraid or vulnerable in dangerous situations.


Now you niggas get barred, because we pullin your card
Individuals that are disrespectful or threaten Group Home will face repercussions and consequences.


Cause since '88 on the floor doing the Rambo
Referring to their history and experience with violent and dangerous situations since 1988.


Snatching chains and for laws, kickin cats out the doors
Group Home has been involved in theft and physical confrontations as a means of survival and protection.


It's a '87 thing, puttin fake niggas in respect
Referring to the culture and environment of 1987, which involved putting fake individuals in their place and demanding respect.


If these niggas try to front, then we break their fuckin neck
Individuals that are disrespectful, threatening or try to deceive Group Home will face violent repercussions.


Yo, you dial them niggas that will rock ya, split ya fuckin wig
Referring to thugs that are capable of causing physical harm and damage.


You dial them niggas up in the ghetto that kill you for a big
Referring to thugs in the ghetto that are capable of killing you for money, particularly large sums.


Dial them niggas, up in the corner, rockin them colors
Referring to the thugs that are affiliated with gangs, particularly those that visible identify with colors or symbols.


Dial them niggas, up that will straight up kill your baby mother
Referring to the most extreme and violent thugs, those that are capable of killing someone's partner or child.


Dial them niggas up, who be rockin guns for fashion
Referring to thugs who weaponize themselves as a means of fashion or style, rather than self-defense or protection.


Dial them niggas, who be straight up armed trained in session
Referring to thugs that are capable and trained to use weaponry to cause harm or damage.


Dial them niggas, in the streets who don't think shit is sweet
Referring to the most dangerous and experienced thugs that operate in public spaces.


Dial them niggas, that will straight rock ya ass to sleep
Referring to thugs that are capable of causing physical harm to the extent of knocking someone out cold.


Dial a thug nigga
Repeating the message to contact a thug for protection.




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