Im Your Pusher
Ice-T Lyrics


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Yo, it's time for me to pump the volume
No problem, the record's revolvin'
Evil's the mixer, I'm the rap trickster
Paparazzi on the bum rush for pictures
Ice, coolin', yo colder than ever
Punk executioner, E pull the lever
Rotate the wax, then cut and axe the tracks
Push up the levels 'til the red lights max
Don't try to size up, you better wise up
To the rap criminals, we're on the rise up
We're sellin' dope 'til we're succeeded
Dope beats and lyrics, no beepers needed
For this drug deal, I'm the big wheel
The dope I'm sellin', you don't smoke, you feel
Out on the dance floor, on my world tour
I'm sellin' dope in each and every record store
I'm the king pin when the wax spins
Crack or smack will take you to a sure end
You don't need it, just throw that stuff away
You wanna get high? Let the record play

I know you're lovin' this drugs as it's comin' out your speaker
Bass through the bottoms, highs through the tweeters
But this base you don't need a pipe
Just a tempo to keep you hype
Groovin' like I see you doin'
Some stupid crack would just ruin
Your natural high, why? That ain't fly
And anyone who says it is, lies
Move like I knew you would, like I knew could
And if you ain't cracked out, then I know you should
Be able to give me a clap, to match exact with the track
And since I know that you ain't, I expect that
Oh now this jam is lit, it's like the ultimate
People high off dope but still physically fit
I'll make a million bucks, pack my dough in trucks
From sellin' dope beats, dope rhymes, dope cuts
I'll be the biggest dope dealer in history
Because all the fly will be high off that Ice-T

I'll bring it to boil, Evil E rock it up
You want in? I don't think you got enough
Last suckers crossed, Syndicate shot'em up
Cops found'em in the lake bottom up
I don't play when it comes to my dope
I check my lyrics close, like with a microscope
I don't clean'em up with no Ivory soap
I leave'em hard and pure, hope that you can cope
'Cause you might O.D. if you overdrive
This record, tape or CD, because the sound I've
Created on this wax is like a chemical
And the knowledge I give, makes me invincible

The cops don't know what to do because my dope breaks through
No matter what they do, my stuff gets to you
Kickin' on the Boulevard, my tempo's hyped and hard
I don't ask, the ICE just bogards
Sire Records puts me out, with Warner Bros. clout
My dope hits the streets with no doubt
Evil E adds the cut then removes it
IZ checks for purity, then approves it
And then you get it, try it and like it
And if it ain't potent, we remix it and spike it
To bring you the pure dope, not a noose in a rope
Because if you're doin' crack, you're on death row
You're just a toy punk, to mess with that junk
You want some real dope come look in my trunk




The dope I'm sellin' is life, 100% legit
So get real fool and try some real hit

Overall Meaning

In "I'm Your Pusher," Ice-T / Bodycount presents a story about the rap artist pushing "dope" beats, rhymes, and cuts instead of actual drugs. The song criticizes hip hop culture from the 80s-90s that glamorizes drug use or drug dealing. However, in the song, Ice-T promotes the idea that his music can provide a "natural high" that is just as good as drugs.
The song begins with him "pumpin' the volume," and using his rap lyrics to sell his "dope." The chorus suggests that the listener can achieve a high from just listening to the song's music. Throughout the song, he emphasizes that the dope he is selling is 100% legit and safer than actual drugs such as crack or heroin.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, it's time for me to pump the volume
It's time for me to play my music loud and make it stand out.


No problem, the record's revolvin'
No issue, the record is spinning on the turntable.


Evil's the mixer, I'm the rap trickster
The mixer is Evil, and I am the rap artist who enjoys playing tricks in my lyrics.


Paparazzi on the bum rush for pictures
The paparazzi are eagerly trying to take pictures and spread the word.


Ice, coolin', yo colder than ever
I am cool and calm, as always.


Punk executioner, E pull the lever
I execute the punk music, while E does his best to spin the tracks.


Rotate the wax, then cut and axe the tracks
I rotate the records and cut the tracks efficiently.


Push up the levels 'til the red lights max
I increase the volume levels until the red lights are at their highest point.


Don't try to size up, you better wise up
Don't compare yourself, you must become wise and understand.


To the rap criminals, we're on the rise up
We, the rap artists, are rising up and getting noticed.


We're sellin' dope 'til we're succeeded
We are continuing to sell our music until we reach success.


Dope beats and lyrics, no beepers needed
Our music has excellent beats and lyrics without the need for any beeping or censoring.


For this drug deal, I'm the big wheel
For this music deal, I am the most prominent and significant person.


The dope I'm sellin', you don't smoke, you feel
The music I am promoting is so good that it will affect you emotionally without needing actual drugs to feel good.


Out on the dance floor, on my world tour
I am on a world tour performing on dance floors.


I'm sellin' dope in each and every record store
My music is being sold in every record store.


I'm the king pin when the wax spins
I am dominating in the rap game when playing music on wax.


Crack or smack will take you to a sure end
Drugs like crack or heroin will lead to a dangerous end for you.


You don't need it, just throw that stuff away
You don't need drugs to feel good, throw them away.


You wanna get high? Let the record play
If you want to feel good, all you need to do is listen to the music I am playing.


I know you're lovin' this drugs as it's comin' out your speaker
I know my music is so good that you are enjoying it as if it were an addictive drug.


Bass through the bottoms, highs through the tweeters
The bass is flowing through the bottom of the artists and the highs through the tweeters.


But this base you don't need a pipe
You can enjoy this great bass without needing any form of drug abuse.


Just a tempo to keep you hype
All you need to enjoy the music is a tempo to keep you excited.


Groovin' like I see you doin'
You are grooving to my music as I can see it.


Some stupid crack would just ruin
Drugs like crack are stupid and will ruin the great experience of my music.


Your natural high, why? That ain't fly
Your natural high is better, so why bother seeking drugs? It's not cool.


And anyone who says it is, lies
Anyone who says drugs are cool is wrong and telling lies.


Move like I knew you would, like I knew could
You are moving to the music as I expected you would.


And if you ain't cracked out, then I know you should
If you are enjoying this music without drugs, I know you will even more if you have them.


Be able to give me a clap, to match exact with the track
You should be able to give me applause on the beat of the track.


And since I know that you ain't, I expect that
I expect applause on beat because I know you are enjoying the music without drugs.


Oh now this jam is lit, it's like the ultimate
This song is exceptional and the hype is at its peak.


People high off dope but still physically fit
People may enjoy drugs, but they are not necessary to enjoy music, so they can still be physically fit as they dance.


I'll make a million bucks, pack my dough in trucks
By making great music, I will be a millionaire and pack the money in trucks.


From sellin' dope beats, dope rhymes, dope cuts
From selling excellent beats, great rhymes, and cuts in the music.


I'll be the biggest dope dealer in history
I will be the most significant music artist in history and make history.


Because all the fly will be high off that Ice-T
Because all the cool people will be enjoying my music, that's what I represent.


I'll bring it to boil, Evil E rock it up
I will take things to the next level, with Evil E delivering a great performance.


You want in? I don't think you got enough
You want to be part of my music? I don't think you have what it takes.


Last suckers crossed, Syndicate shot'em up
The last people who tried to cross me, were shut down by the Syndicate.


Cops found'em in the lake bottom up
The police found their bodies in a lake.


I don't play when it comes to my dope
I take my music seriously and don't allow any interference.


I check my lyrics close, like with a microscope
I examine every word in my lyrics closely.


I don't clean'em up with no Ivory soap
I don't soften the lyrics or manipulate them in any way.


I leave'em hard and pure, hope that you can cope
I leave the lyrics hard and raw, hoping you will be able to handle it.


'Cause you might O.D. if you overdrive
You might not be able to handle my music and can O.D. if you are not careful.


This record, tape or CD, because the sound I've
No matter the format, this music will have an incredible sound.


Created on this wax is like a chemical
The music created on the wax is like a compound of different chemicals-mixing to create the perfect audio experience.


And the knowledge I give, makes me invincible
The wisdom I share in my music is enough to make me unbeatable.


The cops don't know what to do because my dope breaks through
The police are unable to stop the hype around my music.


No matter what they do, my stuff gets to you
No matter the barrier, my music will reach you.


Kickin' on the Boulevard, my tempo's hyped and hard
The music is being played on the Boulevard, and the tempo is energetic and unbeatable.


I don't ask, the ICE just bogards
I don't ask for anything, all I do is dominate and enjoy the music.


Sire Records puts me out, with Warner Bros. clout
Sire Records is promoting and distributing my music, while Warner Bros is supporting and association my credibility.


My dope hits the streets with no doubt
My music becomes a hit in the street without any questions.


Evil E adds the cut then removes it
Evil E adds a cut into the music and removes just as fast.


IZ checks for purity, then approves it
IZ checks for authenticity in the song and approves it.


And then you get it, try it and like it
Then, you get to enjoy the music, try it, and love it.


And if it ain't potent, we remix it and spike it
If the music isn't impressive enough, we will remix it and enhance its features.


To bring you the pure dope, not a noose in a rope
To bring in the purest form of music, not something that will harm you in the name of relaxation.


Because if you're doin' crack, you're on death row
If you are taking drugs like Crack, you are endangering your life.


You're just a toy punk, to mess with that junk
If you are taking drugs, you are nothing but a toy that could be played and messed around with.


You want some real dope come look in my trunk
If you want good music, look up to me, and you will never be disappointed.


The dope I'm sellin' is life, 100% legit
The music I am selling is great and lifelike, and there's nothing fake about it.


So get real fool and try some real hit
So get involved and try listening to my music, you fool, and you won't regret it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TRACY LAUREN MARROW, AFRIKA ISLAM, CURTIS MAYFIELD

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Comments from YouTube:

@CPZBLH

It's amazing how Ice-T made an entire "gangsta rap" career off of telling people the DOWNSIDE of the lifestyle and why you should NOT be a "gangsta". Salute to the legend!!

@jaxon7628

Including Pac, but he didn’t want to listen. You can always tell the real from the fake ones. Real wanna leave the life behind them, fake wanna overload it till the end.

@CPZBLH

@Jaxon7 Facts

@Shiftly

Lol

@chaddeez8446

Most smart rappers do just that instead of glorifying the lifestyle.

@arthura.4682

and yet he was blamed by politicians for promoting violence. they never even heard his music.

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@mayssm

Old rap: Fresh beats, tells a story, actually rhymes, good message, awesome flow, and pure class and style.

@erikhelm9672

and different styles with every single artist...so sad that those days are gone

@marsisthenewmoon

JID is like that too isn't he?

@user-zs2np3tj4x

@Erik Helm quit crying nigga

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