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Ice-T Lyrics

Touched the Iceberg baby
I have achieved great success and fame

I'll send you under like the Titanic
I will defeat and destroy my enemies

Gun fight romantic
Engaging in gunfights is thrilling and exciting

Gigantic on the pages
My impact and influence in the world is significant

Of the hustler trade
I am respected and well-known in the world of hustling

World reknown for my realness
I am famous for being genuine and authentic

Only the real will feel this
My music and message resonate with those who understand the streets

Stainless steel is
Guns and weapons made of steel are my preferred tools

The straps that I'm copulating
I am skilled in handling and using firearms

Touch'em a lady (?)
I treat women with disrespect and objectify them

Blow your hand off
I am capable of inflicting severe harm and violence

African stand-off
A tense situation where both sides are unwilling to back down

The general
I am a leader and commander in this game

Ice the hardest mineral
I am the toughest and most resilient in the rap industry

Feel me, a gem correct
Recognize my worth and appreciate my excellence

One thing that I got you'll never get's respect
I command respect that you can never achieve or earn

I stick the pits on ya
I set my loyal followers against you

I represent California
I proudly represent and embody the spirit of California

Home of the shooters
California is known for its skilled and dangerous gunmen

The looters
People in California engage in looting and criminal activities

The drug movers
California is a hub for drug trafficking and distribution

Girl barracuda
Women in California are cunning and ruthless

Set you up for the kill
They manipulate and deceive others to their advantage

Where you're really not ballin unless you got 10 mill
To be considered successful, one needs a significant amount of wealth

I shine so bright I blind ya
My success and fame are dazzling and overpowering

Cross my crew, we'll find ya
If you betray or oppose my team, we will locate and confront you

It's a motherfuckin shame
It's unfortunate and disgraceful

My dominance to this game
I am the dominant force in the rap industry

I live for gun smoke aroma
I thrive in an environment of violence and danger

Mack yo' bitch into a coma
I aggressively seduce and control women

Two hoes like Noah of every type
I have a variety of women at my disposal

Bitches I kick to curbs, you would make your wife
I discard women easily, while you hold onto yours

Twice hit by the gun spit, kid still breathing
I have survived multiple attempts on my life

While half you busters in this damn game are still teething
I am superior to other rappers who are still inexperienced and naive

Believe it if you say it enough that you'll be it
If you convince yourself of something, you can make it a reality

You never lived none of your raps, or even seen it
You are a fake rapper who hasn't experienced the street life you claim

I mean it, every word a brother say
I speak the truth and stand by my words

Everyday a brother play, kid
I face challenges and obstacles every day

I politic and parley
I engage in strategic networking and negotiation

The fact is I practice
I consistently work and improve my skills

Camoflauge to this
I blend in and adapt to various situations

R & B androgynous
I have versatility and can appeal to different genres and audiences

Get the most play
My music receives the highest amount of radio airplay

So I get fly
I enjoy a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle

Do a movie - quadruple my cash
I venture into acting to increase my wealth

You just went double platinum
Your album sales reached two million copies

Let's see if you last
We'll see if your success is sustainable in the long run

The truth is, I dropped the raw game, boy believe it
I released authentic and unfiltered music, and it's undeniable

I've succeeded, in turning dirty dough legal
I have managed to legitimize and profit from illegal activities

Bounced to the Bentley from the prime-it-up Regal
I upgraded to a luxurious Bentley car from a more modest Regal

Like Biggie says, It's unbelieveable
As Biggie Smalls said, my success is incredible and hard to comprehend

My street pull
My influence and reputation in the streets

You even play like step in my way
If you oppose or challenge me, it won't end well for you

You'll meet my people
You will face the consequences from my associates and followers

I've been round the world ballin, did it all, what's next?
I have traveled and succeeded globally, what more is there to achieve?

While most of y'all busters on your first rolex
While you are just starting out and gaining little success

Been deep in the life kid, since 76
I have been involved in the street life since 1976

Touched the water, the crack game, the jewelry licks
I have been involved in drug dealing and stealing valuable items

Fix yourself if you're broke fool, that ain't my fault
If you are financially struggling, it's your own fault and responsibility

The game must be taught and comprehended, then implemented
One must learn and understand the rules of the street game to succeed

Moves done illegally, carried out strategically
I execute illegal activities with careful planning and strategy

Or else incarceration is felt, the hand is dealt
If you make mistakes, you will face imprisonment and its consequences

You lose it's frightening
The consequences of losing in this game can be terrifying

Hit with 10 indictments
Facing serious criminal charges and accusations

Kiss your baby and your wife
Say goodbye to your loved ones

You're riding kites for life
Spending your life behind bars

Alot of y'all won't feel me, but some of y'all do
Many people may not understand or appreciate my music, but some do

I'll move at least a half a mill of this before I'm through
I will sell at least 500,000 copies of this album before I retire

That ain't the most, but I've done this longer than you
Although it's not the highest sales, I have a longer and more successful career than you

Plus it ain't my only gig, I'm still connected
Music is not my only source of income, I still have important connections

With the boys that can flip a thou to a ticket
I have associates who can turn a thousand dollars into a significant profit

Wicked
I am extremely talented and skilled

My stature when you're in my rapture
My presence and influence are powerful and captivating

Meet me on the street? I'm the nicest brother you meet
If you encounter me in person, I am friendly and approachable

Confusing sometimes, the way I bust a rough rhyme
My rap style can be complex and hard to understand

You might think I'm lying, cool I like that
It's enjoyable for me if you think I'm exaggerating or being dishonest

I smile in your face, squeeze off the case, rock the glock back
I pretend to be friendly while secretly preparing to shoot my gun

In your stomach, then I'll smile again
I will shoot you in the stomach and find pleasure in your pain

Don't want to be your enemy, I'd rather be your friend
It's better for us to be on good terms than to be enemies

Only the real win in the game, but what's the prize?
Authentic individuals are the ones who succeed, but the reward is uncertain

Every man goes through mad drama, and every man dies
Everyone faces challenges and eventually meets their end

Look in my eyes, touch my soul, I ain't like you
If you truly understand me, you will see that we are different

The evil I've done, I've got lots of retribution to do
I have committed wicked acts and need to face the consequences

That's an impossible task, 'cause every night the gats blast
Seeking redemption is difficult, as violence and gunshots occur every night

So I look to the sky and ask
I seek guidance and answers from a higher power

I've been blessed by God to rock this mic hard, so I do it
I believe God has granted me the ability to excel in my music career, so I give it my all

You got a problem, work through it
If you have issues or conflicts, find a way to resolve them

I love New York night, bright lights and action
I enjoy the vibrant nightlife and lively atmosphere of New York City

I love bailin with my Bronx niggas, party crashin
I enjoy hanging out with my friends from the Bronx and attending parties uninvited

I love switch hittin with my niggas on the shaw
I enjoy switching sexual partners with my friends in West Los Angeles

You might see me in New Orleans at Mardi Gras
I might be present at the festive celebration of Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Or Miami at the Lex, in the Oaktown live
I could be seen driving around Miami in a luxurious Lexus, or performing live in Oakland

Or in Chi-town at the Players Ball, true P.I.
I may attend the Players Ball, which is a prestigious event in Chicago

Pimp or Die, Ice baby, it's a well known fact
Being a pimp is my way of life, and I am widely recognized for it

That true players play the whole map
Real players and hustlers have influence and connections worldwide

And we play all the way to (NY NY)
We extend our influence and activities to New York City

I represent from LA
I proudly represent and embody the spirit of Los Angeles

And when I get down
When I am engaged in criminal activities

I get down here in LA
I am active and successful in the streets of Los Angeles

And when I parley
When I am networking and socializing

I parley here in LA
I engage in business negotiations and discussions in Los Angeles