Ricochet
Ice-T Lyrics


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(intro)
Yeah,Syndicate's in the house
Yeah,Geto Boys in the house
Yeah,Donald D's in the house
Yeah,Body count's in the house
Yeah,Zulu Nation's in the house
Yeah,Ice-T's in the house,yeah
(verse one)

You go on and on and you don't stop
Got sticky sneakers from the blood of a shot cop
Belt and a club,I'm leaving tracks on the white rug
Punk tried to rif and he met double-live slugs
I ain't the nigger to step to
I'm catching bodies and the next one could be you
Quick on the trigger,yo,I'm a gravedigger
Drop off a a body and deep six'em in the river
A nice talking psychopath
All cops hunt the black male in a skimask
But I'm too damn clever
Will they ever catch me,never
Because I operate in and out of state
Move at a quick rate
And never hesitate to take a chump sucker down
And my H-K it holds 80 rounds
So when you move be careful and don't play
And watch for the ricochet

Suicide,it's a suicide,yeah (x8)

(verse two)

So shut up motherfuckers as I laid the ink
When I'm in Detroit,niggers fight in mink
When I'm in Chicago,motherfuckers get buck wild
When I'm up in Oakland
Niggers rolling in huge piles
In Atlanta,niggers crash you doors
When I'm in Philly,it's a sold out tour
In L.A.,I max out real hard
When I'm in New York,I bill with the Gods
So don't try to deny me my proper juice
E.cuts the records and the yellow nigger gets loose
No static,just much respect
Truck my Rolex when I cruise the projects
A fly brother that is hard to figure
I punch hos and I smack up niggers
Because I'm a pimp and a player
Sometimes I bum hip-hop,the other times slayer
You don't like it
Well stay out of my fucking way
Duck for the gunshot and watch to the ricochet

Suicide,it's a suicide,yeah (x3)

C'mon yeah (x7)

(verse three)

Yo D.,what's up?,suckers is popping lip
Grab the H-K and the dum-dum clip and spread out
I'm putting punk's heads out
Doors is shut,there's no chance to get out
I got the motherfucking side with bi clocks
Raise the auto-loader and let off the buckshot

(Sounds of gunfire)

That's how I like to do work

(Gunfire again)

Got guts on my T-shirt
Motherfuckers tried to play the ice
Because I rhyme smooth
And on T.V. act nice
Saw,that's what you shouldn't have said
Now I'm so mad I'm busting veins in my forehead
You want to get off,come on let's rock
But have your safety off,and your shit cocked
Because when I come to get that ass
I'll leave your whole block filled with hot brass
So punk,don't make me pop my trunk
Show you my amps and my Mossberg pump
Because when I pull it most niggers run
Fool niggers stay and get hit by the ricochet

Suicide,it's a suicide,yeah (x8)

(verse four)

Niggers want to know about me and the......
We squashed that shit with me and him about a year ago
But there's a new rule starting tonight
Dis'me on a record,see me bite
Because in a daze,you saw a battle of mics

(sounds of gunfire)

I'm using gages and flashlights
Ease back and don't give me no feedback
Yo,"Ice cool out",yo,fuck that
I'm hot,I'm putting niggers in cots
Some get knocked out,some just get shot
Where did I get all the juice I used
Gotta posse full of brothers with nothing to lose
Some just got out,some will never
Some beat the cases 'cause their lawyer was clever
I love'em all and they know that's true
So they won't blink while they doing a punk like you
Freeze motherfucker
Get on your knees,hands behind you back
Bow your heads,if you will please
I'll swing my axe,watch the bodies fall
Watch your head roll off like volleyball
So all you motherfuckers down with the fly guy
Look me in the face,like you're strong when you walk by
And all you punk niggers talking shit
Step to the side,bow your head like a bitch
I don't play,you'll get hit by the ricochet

You'll get hit by the ricochet
You'll get hit by the ricochet





Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ice-T's song Ricochet are about the life of a criminal who is constantly on the run from the police. The song is filled with violent imagery and explicit language, depicting the lifestyle of a gangster who is always ready for a firefight. The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, where Ice-T talks about how he leaves tracks on the white rug from the blood of a shot cop. He claims he is too clever for the police and that he operates in and out of state, never hesitating to take down anyone who gets in his way. The chorus, "Suicide, it's a suicide," is a warning to anyone who crosses him, as they will be met with deadly force.


The second verse of the song is filled with references to different cities and how Ice-T is respected in each one. He claims to be a fly brother who is hard to figure out, and that he punches hoes and smacks up niggers. This verse shows his bravado and how he is a player in the criminal underworld. The third verse is the climax of the song, where Ice-T describes how he is in the middle of a firefight with the police. He is using a Mossberg pump and is putting niggers in cots. He warns other gangsters to step to the side, bow their head like a bitch, or risk getting hit by the ricochet.


Overall, the song Ricochet is a vivid portrayal of the life of a criminal who is always on the run. Ice-T's lyrics are filled with explicit language and violent imagery, painting a picture of a dangerous man who is not to be messed with.


Line by Line Meaning

You go on and on and you don't stop
I never back down or give in


Got sticky sneakers from the blood of a shot cop
I've killed cops and don't regret it


Belt and a club,I'm leaving tracks on the white rug
I beat people to death and leave a mess


Punk tried to rif and he met double-live slugs
Someone tried to shoot at me, but I killed them first


I ain't the nigger to step to
Don't mess with me


I'm catching bodies and the next one could be you
I'm a killer and I might kill you too


Quick on the trigger,yo,I'm a gravedigger
I'm not afraid to kill and bury people


Drop off a a body and deep six'em in the river
I dispose of bodies in the river


All cops hunt the black male in a skimask
Police unjustly target black men


But I'm too damn clever
I'm smart enough to evade the police


Because I operate in and out of state
I commit crimes in different states to avoid getting caught


And never hesitate to take a chump sucker down
I kill anyone who gets in my way


And my H-K it holds 80 rounds
My gun holds a lot of ammo


So when you move be careful and don't play
Watch out and don't mess with me


And watch for the ricochet
Beware of stray bullets bouncing back


So shut up motherfuckers as I laid the ink
Listen to what I'm saying in this song


When I'm in Detroit,niggers fight in mink
People in Detroit are violent


Niggers rolling in huge piles
People in Oakland sell drugs in large quantities


In Atlanta,niggers crash you doors
People in Atlanta break into your home


In L.A.,I max out real hard
I party hard in Los Angeles


When I'm in New York,I bill with the Gods
I have connections with powerful people in New York


E.cuts the records and the yellow nigger gets loose
My DJ scratches records and I perform


Truck my Rolex when I cruise the projects
I show off my expensive watch when hanging out in low-income areas


I punch hos and I smack up niggers
I physically abuse women and men


Because I'm a pimp and a player
I'm a cool, popular guy who prostitutes women


Sometimes I bum hip-hop,the other times slayer
I switch between rapping and killing people


You don't like it
If you don't like me, that's your problem


Well stay out of my fucking way
Don't interfere with me


Duck for the gunshot and watch to the ricochet
Avoid getting hit by stray bullets


Grab the H-K and the dum-dum clip and spread out
Get my gun and ammunition and move quickly


I got the motherfucking side with bi clocks
I have a group of people with guns on my side


That's how I like to do work
I enjoy killing people


Got guts on my T-shirt
I've killed people and have blood on my clothes


Motherfuckers tried to play the ice
People have tried to fuck with me


Because I rhyme smooth
I can rap well


And on T.V. act nice
I'm portrayed as a good person on TV


Now I'm so mad I'm busting veins in my forehead
I'm angry and about to lose control


You want to get off,come on let's rock
Let's fight


But have your safety off,and your shit cocked
Be ready to fight and shoot


So punk,don't make me pop my trunk
Don't make me get my gun


Show you my amps and my Mossberg pump
I'll show you my speakers and shotgun


Because when I pull it most niggers run
People are scared of me when I have a gun


Fool niggers stay and get hit by the ricochet
People who don't run may get hit by stray bullets


We squashed that shit with me and him about a year ago
I settled a dispute with someone a year ago


But there's a new rule starting tonight
I'm starting a new rule now


Dis'me on a record,see me bite
Say something bad about me in a song and I'll retaliate


I'm using gages and flashlights
I have guns and flashlights


Ease back and don't give me no feedback
Don't talk back to me


I'm hot,I'm putting niggers in cots
I'm angry and killing people


Gotta posse full of brothers with nothing to lose
I have a gang with members who are risking everything


I love'em all and they know that's true
I care for my gang members


So they won't blink while they doing a punk like you
They won't hesitate to kill someone like you


Get on your knees,hands behind you back
I'm forcing you to submit to me


Bow your heads,if you will please
I have power over you


Watch your head roll off like volleyball
I'll decapitate you and not care about the consequences


So all you motherfuckers down with the fly guy
If you're a fan of me


Look me in the face,like you're strong when you walk by
Be brave enough to look me in the eye when you pass me


And all you punk niggers talking shit
People who talk bad about me


Step to the side,bow your head like a bitch
Move aside and submit to me like a coward


You'll get hit by the ricochet
You may get hurt even if you're not my intended target




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Barry Williams

I watched Ricochet last night. Ice-T came so hard on the closing credits. This is real OG shit..

Jason Creasey

One of, if not THE hardest tracks, #IceT's๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Šโ˜ ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿค™

bman

At last I found the explicit version. Cheers.

Tim Hoover

You can find it on the movie.

Tim Hoover

Fuck i couldn't find this 2 weeks ago... All i could find was the pussified version.

Bradley Jones

It's only on the soundtrack I think it's previously unreleased

shanswan waters

1000% of pure DOPENESS !!!

Ronald Thompson

An absolutely incredible film.

Jason Sterling

One of Ice's all time best, in my opinion!

Mr. East Coast

"You tried to take away my homeboys dreams.... Now your the one with the nightmares... You want to see who has the power? Bring your punk ass to the towers!..."

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