6 in the Mornin'
Ice‐T Lyrics
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Fresh Adidas squeak across the bathroom floor
Out my back window I make a escape
Don't even get a chance to grab my old school tape
Mad with no music, but happy cause free
And the streets to a player is the place to be
Got a knot in my pocket, weighing at least a grand
Gold on my neck, my pistols close at hand
Remotely controlled by hard hip-hop beats
But just living in the city is a serious task
Didn't know what the cops wanted, didn't have time to ask
[Hook]
Seen my homeboys cooling way way out
Told 'em bout my morning cold bugged' em out
Shot a little dice til my knees got sore
Kicked around some stories bout the night before
Posse to the corner where the fly girls chill
Threw action at some freaks until one bitch got ill
She started acting silly simply would not quit
Called us all punk pussies, said we all weren't shit
As we walked over to her, ho continued to speak
So we beat the bitch down in the goddamn street
But just living in the city is a serious task
Bitch didn't know what hit her, didn't have time to ask
[Hook]
Continued clocking freaks with immense posterior
Rolling in a Blazer with a louie interior
Solid gold the ride was raw, bust a left turn was on Crenshaw
Sean-e-sean was the driver, known to give freaks hell
Had a beeper goin' off like a high school bell
Looked in the mirror, what did we see?
Fucking blue lights: L.A.P.D
Pigs searched our car, their day was made
Found an Uzi, .44 and a hand grenade
Threw us in the county high power block, no freaks to see no beats to rock
Didn't want trouble but the shit must fly, squabbled this sucker shanked em in the eye
But just living in the county is a serious task
Nigga didn't know what happened, didn't have time to ask
[Hook]
Back on the streets after five and a deuce
Seven years later but still had the juice
My homeboy Ken Gee put me up the track
Told me E's rolling Villain, BJ's got the sack
Bruce is a giant - Nat C's clocking dough
Be bop's a pimp, my old freaks a ho
The batter rams rolling, rocks are the thing
Life has no meaning and money is king
Then he looked at me slowly and Hen had to grin
He said, man you out early, we thought you got ten
Opened his safe kicked me down with cold cash
Knew I would get busy, he didn't waste time to ask
[Hook]
I bought a Benz with the money the rest went to clothes
Went to the strip started pimping the hoes
My hair had grew long on my seven year stay
And when I got it done on my shoulders it lay
Hard from the joint but fly to my heart
I didn't want trouble but the shit had to start
Out with my crew, some punks got loud
Shot gun blasts echoed through the crowd
Six punks hit, two punks died
All causalities was applied to their side
Human lives has to pass just for talking much trash
We didn't know who they were, no one had the time to ask
[Hook]
Swat team leader yelled, hit the floor
Reached in my pocket pulled my .44
Dove across the room peeped out the window
Twenty cops jumped behind a Pinto
Out the back door like some damn track stars
Broke down an alley jumped into a car
Suckers didn't even see us, they musta been blind
Black wire touched red the car was mine
We hadn't done nothing but some suckers got shot
Hit the first turn, goddamn road block
Broke through the block and we did it fast
Cops wouldn't shot us on sight, they wouldn't took time to ask
[Hook]
The rollers gave chase at a serious speed, one more conviction was all I need
This shit was for real, it was no La-Di-Da-Di
'Cause the boys had to pin the shit on somebody
And me and my crew, we were known to get ill
We carried heat for protection but not to kill
We bust a corner doing 60, one police car spun
And all I was thinking was, murder one
Bust a move into an alley and did it right
And me and my crew, we're gone into the night
Broke to my old lady's who drew me a bath
She didn't even know what happened, didn't care, didn't ask
[Hook]
We made love like crazy on top of the sheets
This girlie was my worlie, a natural freak
She ran her tongue over each and every part of me
Then she rocked my Amadeus as I watched TV
A technician with a mission that's what she was
If there had been a crowd she would of got an applause
This girl did everything on Earth to me that could be done
The she backed off and teased me so I couldn't cum
Then she cold got stupid pushed me on the floor
Had me begging to stop as I was screaming for more
After she waxed by body she let me crash
She knew her loving was def, she didn't waste time to ask
[Hook]
Up the next morning, feeling good as hell
Sleeping with a girlie sure beats a cell
Hit the boulevard in my A.M.G
Ho's catching whiplash, trying to glimpse the T
Ring on my mobile yes cellular
Got to have a phone when I'm in my car
Was my homeboy Red Some say he's insane
Broke his bitch jaw for smoking 'caine
Told me to meet him at the airport
Said he's jumping bail said he just left court
Caught the first thing smoking in a serious dash
Didn't know where we were going, didn't care, didn't ask
[Hook]
Fell asleep on the plane and so did he, woke up chilling in N.Y.C
Called up my posse when I got there, hit the Latin Quarter and Union Square
Rooftop devil's nest the rest we passed, back doored the Palladium just for class
About 4 a.m. we crashed the deuce, we never catch static cause my boys got juice
Deuced it to the Bronx to rest our heads
Where a shoot-out jumped off mine people lay dead
It sounded like it happened with a Mac-10 blast
But it was 6 in the morning, we didn't wake up to ask
[Hook]
"6 in the Mornin'" is a classic gangsta rap song by Ice-T that was released in 1986. This song is about the day in the life of a gangster, and it describes the events that take place from 6 in the morning until 6 in the morning of the next day. The first verse of the song begins with the police knocking on the door of the singer's house at six in the morning. He escapes through the back window and meets up with his friends. The song describes his experiences throughout the day, where he hangs out with his friends, flirts with girls, gets into fights, and ends up in jail.
The song's hook is repeated after every verse and is reminiscent of a police siren, making it clear that the singer is always on the run. The song portrays the life of a gangster as a serious task with the constant threat of violence and arrest. Despite the danger, there is a thrill in the risk and reward lifestyle, demonstrated by the singer's desire to live in the streets and take control of his own life.
Ice-T's "6 in the Mornin'" is one of the most influential gangsta rap songs ever released. It was the first gangsta rap song to become a commercial success, paving the way for others to follow. The song had massive impact in the rap community, and it became an essential part of the West Coast rap canon. This song has inspired numerous other West Coast rappers and shaped the course of hip hop from the late 1980s to the present day.
Line by Line Meaning
6 in the morning, police at my door
At six in the morning, I was startled by the presence of the police at my door
Fresh Adidas squeak across the bathroom floor
I can hear the sound of my new Adidas sneakers as I walk across the bathroom floor
Out my back window I make a escape
I quickly escape through my back window
Don't even get a chance to grab my old school tape
I don't have time to grab my favorite old school music tape
Mad with no music, but happy cause free
Even without music, I am happy because I am free
And the streets to a player is the place to be
As a player, I feel that the streets are the ideal place to be
Got a knot in my pocket, weighing at least a grand
I have a wad of cash in my pocket, weighing at least a thousand dollars
Gold on my neck, my pistols close at hand
I have gold jewelry around my neck and my pistols are within close reach
I'm a self-made monster of the city streets
I consider myself a powerful figure in the urban streets, having achieved success through my own efforts
Remotely controlled by hard hip-hop beats
I am influenced and driven by the intense hip-hop beats that play in my mind
But just living in the city is a serious task
The challenges of urban living should not be taken lightly
Didn't know what the cops wanted, didn't have time to ask
I didn't have the opportunity to inquire about the intentions of the police
Seen my homeboys cooling way way out
I met up with my friends who were relaxing in a laid-back manner
Told 'em bout my morning cold bugged' em out
I shared my intense and eventful morning with them, which surprised and intrigued them
Shot a little dice til my knees got sore
We played a game of dice until my knees started to ache from the long session
Kicked around some stories bout the night before
We exchanged stories about our activities from the previous night
Posse to the corner where the fly girls chill
We went to the corner where attractive girls hang out
Threw action at some freaks until one bitch got ill
We flirted and showed interest in some women until one of them became angry and confrontational
She started acting silly simply would not quit
The woman's behavior became foolish and she refused to stop causing trouble
Called us all punk pussies, said we all weren't shit
She insulted and belittled us by calling us weak and worthless
As we walked over to her, ho continued to speak
As we approached her, she kept on talking disrespectfully
So we beat the bitch down in the goddamn street
In response, we physically assaulted the woman in the middle of the street
Continued clocking freaks with immense posterior
We proceeded to flirt with and pursue women who had large behinds
Rolling in a Blazer with a louie interior
We were driving in a Chevrolet Blazer with a luxurious interior
Solid gold the ride was raw, bust a left turn was on Crenshaw
The car was extravagant with its gold features, and we took a left turn onto Crenshaw Street
Sean-e-sean was the driver, known to give freaks hell
Sean-e-sean, the driver, was notorious for causing trouble with women
Had a beeper goin' off like a high school bell
My beeper was constantly buzzing, receiving messages like a school bell ringing
Looked in the mirror, what did we see?
When we looked in the mirror, we saw ourselves
Fucking blue lights: L.A.P.D
We were suddenly confronted by the flashing blue lights of the Los Angeles Police Department
Pigs searched our car, their day was made
The police thoroughly searched our car and were satisfied with what they found
Found an Uzi, .44 and a hand grenade
They discovered an Uzi submachine gun, a .44 Magnum handgun, and a hand grenade
Threw us in the county high power block, no freaks to see no beats to rock
We were thrown into a high-security block in the county jail, where there were no women to meet or music to enjoy
Didn't want trouble but the shit must fly, squabbled this sucker shanked em in the eye
We didn't seek trouble, but when a fight broke out, one of us stabbed an opponent in the eye
Back on the streets after five and a deuce
After spending five years and two years in incarceration, I was back on the streets
Seven years later but still had the juice
Even after seven years, I still had influence and power
My homeboy Ken Gee put me up the track
My friend Ken Gee informed me about a lucrative opportunity
Told me E's rolling Villain, BJ's got the sack
He informed me that E is selling drugs and BJ has a large quantity available
Bruce is a giant - Nat C's clocking dough
Bruce is a powerful figure, and Nat C is making a lot of money
Be bop's a pimp, my old freaks a ho
Be bop is a pimp, and the women I used to be intimate with are now prostitutes
The batter rams rolling, rocks are the thing
The battering rams are driving through the streets, and the sale of drugs is prominent
Life has no meaning and money is king
Life feels empty and meaningless, but the acquisition of wealth is highly valued
Then he looked at me slowly and Hen had to grin
Then he slowly turned his gaze towards me, and Hen (a nickname) had a mischievous smile
He said, man you out early, we thought you got ten
He expressed surprise that I was released from prison earlier than expected, as they thought I had a ten-year sentence
Opened his safe kicked me down with cold cash
He opened his safe and gave me a generous amount of cash
Knew I would get busy, he didn't waste time to ask
He was aware that I would immediately get involved in lucrative activities and didn't need to inquire further
I bought a Benz with the money the rest went to clothes
I used most of the money to purchase a luxurious Mercedes-Benz, and the remainder was spent on fashionable clothing
Went to the strip started pimping the hoes
I went to the strip and began engaging in pimping activities
My hair had grew long on my seven year stay
During my seven-year stay in prison, my hair had grown long
And when I got it done on my shoulders it lay
After getting it styled, my long hair fell elegantly on my shoulders
Hard from the joint but fly to my heart
My experiences in prison toughened me, but I still maintained a stylish and fashionable appearance
I didn't want trouble but the shit had to start
Although I didn't seek violence, a situation arose where a confrontation was unavoidable
Out with my crew, some punks got loud
While hanging out with my group of friends, we encountered some individuals who started causing trouble
Shot gun blasts echoed through the crowd
Gunshots rang out and reverberated through the surrounding crowd
Six punks hit, two punks died
We shot and injured six people, resulting in the death of two individuals
All causalities was applied to their side
All the victims were part of the opposing group
Human lives has to pass just for talking much trash
The unnecessary loss of life occurred simply because the individuals were engaging in excessive and disrespectful verbal exchanges
We didn't know who they were, no one had the time to ask
We were unaware of the identities of the individuals we confronted, as the situation escalated too quickly to seek clarification
Swat team leader yelled, hit the floor
The leader of a SWAT team shouted, commanding us to get on the ground
Reached in my pocket pulled my .44
I reached into my pocket and retrieved my .44 Magnum handgun
Dove across the room peeped out the window
I quickly jumped across the room and looked out of the window
Twenty cops jumped behind a Pinto
Twenty police officers took cover behind a Pinto car
Out the back door like some damn track stars
We swiftly escaped through the back door, running as if we were professional track athletes
Broke down an alley jumped into a car
We ran through an alley and jumped into a waiting car
Suckers didn't even see us, they musta been blind
The pursuing police officers failed to notice us, indicating their lack of awareness
Black wire touched red the car was mine
I expertly hotwired the car, causing the ignition to start, affirming that it was now under my control
We hadn't done nothing but some suckers got shot
Although we were not responsible for any wrongdoing, some individuals were injured by gunfire
Hit the first turn, goddamn road block
As soon as we made the first turn, we encountered an unexpected roadblock
Broke through the block and we did it fast
We quickly broke through the roadblock without hesitation
Cops wouldn't shot us on sight, they wouldn't took time to ask
The police officers did not fire at us immediately, as they did not have the opportunity to inquire about the situation
The rollers gave chase at a serious speed, one more conviction was all I need
The police officers pursued us at a high speed, and I couldn't afford to be convicted again
This shit was for real, it was no La-Di-Da-Di
The situation was intense and serious, not to be taken lightly or dismissed
'Cause the boys had to pin the shit on somebody
The police officers were determined to hold someone accountable for the incident
And me and my crew, we were known to get ill
My crew and I had a reputation for being aggressive and unafraid of confrontation
We carried heat for protection but not to kill
While we carried weapons for self-defense, our intention was not to commit murder
We bust a corner doing 60, one police car spun
While speeding around a corner at 60 mph, one police car lost control and spun
And all I was thinking was, murder one
In that moment, my thoughts were focused on the possibility of being charged with first-degree murder
Bust a move into an alley and did it right
We swiftly changed direction and entered an alley, executing the maneuver perfectly
And me and my crew, we're gone into the night
My crew and I disappeared into the darkness of the night, evading capture
Broke to my old lady's who drew me a bath
I went to my girlfriend's house, where she prepared a bath for me
She didn't even know what happened, didn't care, didn't ask
She was unaware of the events that took place and showed no curiosity or concern
We made love like crazy on top of the sheets
We engaged in passionate lovemaking on the bed, without any inhibitions
This girlie was my worlie, a natural freak
This woman was my beloved partner, who had a natural inclination for sexual adventurousness
She ran her tongue over each and every part of me
She sensually and thoroughly explored every inch of my body with her tongue
Then she rocked my Amadeus as I watched TV
She performed oral sex on me while I relaxed and watched television
A technician with a mission that's what she was
She was skilled and focused in her approach to pleasuring me
If there had been a crowd she would of got an applause
Had there been an audience, they would have applauded her talents and skills
This girl did everything on Earth to me that could be done
She fulfilled every possible sexual desire and fantasy I had
The she backed off and teased me so I couldn't cum
She intentionally backed off and teased me, preventing me from reaching orgasm
Then she cold got stupid pushed me on the floor
Suddenly, she became aggressive and forcefully pushed me onto the floor
Had me begging to stop as I was screaming for more
I found myself begging her to stop while simultaneously demanding more from her
After she waxed by body she let me crash
After engaging in intense sexual activity, she allowed me to rest and sleep
She knew her loving was def, she didn't waste time to ask
She was confident in her sexual skills and did not feel the need to seek validation or ask for confirmation
Up the next morning, feeling good as hell
The following morning, I woke up feeling extremely good
Sleeping with a girlie sure beats a cell
Being intimate with a woman is far better than being confined in a jail cell
Hit the boulevard in my A.M.G
I drove down the boulevard in my luxurious AMG vehicle
Ho's catching whiplash, trying to glimpse the T
Prostitutes on the street were straining their necks, trying to catch a glimpse of me
Ring on my mobile yes cellular
My mobile phone, which is a cellular device, started ringing
Got to have a phone when I'm in my car
It is essential for me to have a phone when I am driving
Was my homeboy Red Some say he's insane
The person calling me was my friend Red, who some people consider to be crazy
Broke his bitch jaw for smoking 'caine
Red physically assaulted a woman who was smoking cocaine
Told me to meet him at the airport
Red instructed me to meet him at the airport
Said he's jumping bail said he just left court
He informed me that he had jumped bail and had recently left the court
Caught the first thing smoking in a serious dash
He quickly boarded the first available flight, in a desperate hurry
Didn't know where we were going, didn't care, didn't ask
Neither of us knew the destination, but we didn't bother to inquire or show concern
Fell asleep on the plane and so did he, woke up chilling in N.Y.C
Both Red and I fell asleep during the flight and woke up relaxed in New York City
Called up my posse when I got there, hit the Latin Quarter and Union Square
Upon arrival, I contacted my group of friends and we went to popular nightlife spots such as the Latin Quarter and Union Square
Rooftop devil's nest the rest we passed, back doored the Palladium just for class
We briefly stopped by a rooftop venue and then swiftly entered the Palladium through a back entrance, purely for style
About 4 a.m. we crashed the deuce, we never catch static cause my boys got juice
Around 4 a.m., we arrived at a certain location and encountered no opposition because my friends had influence and power in that area
Deuced it to the Bronx to rest our heads
We traveled to the Bronx to find a place to sleep and relax
Where a shoot-out jumped off mine people lay dead
A violent shootout occurred, resulting in multiple casualties
It sounded like it happened with a Mac-10 blast
The sounds of gunfire suggested that the shootout involved the use of a Mac-10 submachine gun
But it was 6 in the morning, we didn't wake up to ask
Considering it was 6 a.m., we had no interest in waking up to inquire about the situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES ANDRE GLENN, TRACY MARROW
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@markophilip7955
6 in the morning, police at my door
Fresh Adidas squeak across the bathroom floor
Out my back window I make a escape
Don't even get a chance to grab my old school tape
Mad with no music, but happy cause free
And the streets to a player is the place to be
Got a knot in my pocket, weighing at least a grand
Gold on my neck, my pistols close at hand
I'm a self-made monster of the city streets
Remotely controlled by hard hip-hop beats
But just living in the city is a serious task
Didn't know what the cops wanted, didn't have time to ask
Seen my homeboys cooling way way out
Told 'em bout my morning cold bugged' em out
Shot a little dice til my knees got sore
Kicked around some stories bout the night before
Posse to the corner where the fly girls chill
Threw action at some freaks until one bitch got ill
She started acting silly simply would not quit
Called us all punk pussies, said we all weren't shit
As we walked over to her, ho continued to speak
So we beat the bitch down in the goddamn street
But just living in the city is a serious task
Bitch didn't know what hit her, didn't have time to ask
Continued clocking freaks with immense posterior
Rolling in a Blazer with a louie interior
Solid gold the ride was raw, bust a left turn was on Crenshaw
Sean-e-sean was the driver, known to give freaks hell
Had a beeper goin' off like a high school bell
Looked in the mirror, what did we see?
Fucking blue lights: L.A.P.D
Pigs searched our car, their day was made
Found an Uzi, .44 and a hand grenade
Threw us in the county high power block, no freaks to see no beats to rock
Didn't want trouble but the shit must fly, squabbled this sucker shanked em in the eye
But just living in the county is a serious task
Nigga didn't know what happened, didn't have time to ask
Back on the streets after five and a deuce
Seven years later but still had the juice
My homeboy Ken Gee put me up the track
Told me E's rolling Villain, BJ's got the sack
Bruce is a giant - Nat C's clocking dough
Be bop's a pimp, my old freaks a ho
The batter rams rolling, rocks are the thing
Life has no meaning and money is king
Then he looked at me slowly and Hen had to grin
He said, man you out early, we thought you got ten
Opened his safe kicked me down with cold cash
Knew I would get busy, he didn't waste time to ask
I bought a Benz with the money the rest went to clothes
Went to the strip started pimping the hoes
My hair had grew long on my seven year stay
And when I got it done on my shoulders it lay
Hard from the joint but fly to my heart
I didn't want trouble but the shit had to start
Out with my crew, some punks got loud
Shot gun blasts echoed through the crowd
Six punks hit, two punks died
All causalities was applied to their side
Human lives has to pass just for talking much trash
We didn't know who they were, no one had the time to ask
Swat team leader yelled, hit the floor
Reached in my pocket pulled my .44
Dove across the room peeped out the window
Twenty cops jumped behind a Pinto
Out the back door like some damn track stars
Broke down an alley jumped into a car
Suckers didn't even see us, they musta been blind
Black wire touched red the car was mine
We hadn't done nothing but some suckers got shot
Hit the first turn, goddamn road block
Broke through the block and we did it fast
Cops wouldn't shot us on sight, they wouldn't took time to ask
The rollers gave chase at a serious speed, one more conviction was all I need
This shit was for real, it was no La-Di-Da-Di
'Cause the boys had to pin the shit on somebody
And me and my crew, we were known to get ill
We carried heat for protection but not to kill
We bust a corner doing 60, one police car spun
And all I was thinking was, murder one
Bust a move into an alley and did it right
And me and my crew, we're gone into the night
Broke to my old lady's who drew me a bath
She didn't even know what happened, didn't care, didn't ask
We made love like crazy on top of the sheets
This girlie was my worlie, a natural freak
She ran her tongue over each and every part of me
Then she rocked my Amadeus as I watched TV
A technician with a mission that's what she was
If there had been a crowd she would of got an applause
This girl did everything on Earth to me that could be done
The she backed off and teased me so I couldn't cum
Then she cold got stupid pushed me on the floor
Had me begging to stop as I was screaming for more
After she waxed by body she let me crash
She knew her loving was def, she didn't waste time to ask
Up the next morning, feeling good as hell
Sleeping with a girlie sure beats a cell
Hit the boulevard in my A.M.G
Ho's catching whiplash, trying to glimpse the T
Ring on my mobile yes cellular
Got to have a phone when I'm in my car
Was my homeboy Red Some say he's insane
Broke his bitch jaw for smoking 'caine
Told me to meet him at the airport
Said he's jumping bail said he just left court
Caught the first thing smoking in a serious dash
Didn't know where we were going, didn't care, didn't ask
Fell asleep on the plane and so did he, woke up chilling in N.Y.C
Called up my posse when I got there, hit the Latin Quarter and Union Square
Rooftop devil's nest the rest we passed, back doored the Palladium just for class
About 4 a.m. we crashed the deuce, we never catch static cause my boys got juice
Deuced it to the Bronx to rest our heads
Where a shoot-out jumped off mine people lay dead
It sounded like it happened with a Mac-10 blast
But it was 6 in the morning, we didn't wake up to ask
@ineshverma9362
Here before his body leaves this world one day and everyone realizes how legendary he was.
@aaronstrickland3582
Mannnnn 4real❕niggaz don’t get flowerz ‘til dey die…..💐
@solomonecho5359
💯
@tobal4209
here
@minecraftveteran7410
here too
@pucketagain5565
Yeah
@iwransom
I swear Ice T doesn't get the respect he deserves as a prolific gangsta poet. He and Too Short were like mentors to me.
@oeligisgagfrancis7546
lyrics are dope tho
@oeligisgagfrancis7546
lyrics are dope tho
@jennieredrose5819
real talk! He schooled many of the west coasters.