Not only is Lil' 1/2 Dead cousin to Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg, he is also cousin to Daz Dillinger, Brandy and Ray J through being cousins with Snoop.
Back In The Day
Lil ½ Dead Lyrics
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Yea, ha ha
That nigga half dead in this motherfucker
Know what I'm saying, For the 1996 bitch
Way back in the day
[Lil' 1/2 Dead]
Way back in the day what I was told
Every thing I touched is just the gangsta shit
That's why I come with these cavi hit's
And H.D dogg will always stay an G
Coming from the Eastside of the L.B.C
Always watch my back and I handle my biz
And all y'all sucka ass niggaz know what time it iz
You better watch your back and you better not trip
Because I always got my strap and my extra clip
H.D dogg always been an man
Every single day I smoke an fat ass sack
I like smoking weed and a gain of beer
I been doing this gangsta shit for an gain of years
I can I break it down in an gain of ways
I learn this gangsta shit way back in the day
[Lil' 1/2 Dead Chorus 4x]
Way back in the day
[Lil' 1/2 Dead]
Way back in the hood in 83'
This is when this gangsta shit had first came to me
It was planted in my head and it never left
That's why you niggas know where my weapon is kept
Up under my shirt and I put's in work
and I really gives a mad fuck about getting hurt
You better watch your back when I'm on your block
And you best hit the deck when I bust my glock
If you get hit bitch, it ain't my fought
When you lying out in the street outlined and chalked
And I can say is that what you get
for fucking with niggaz from the gangsta click
Even though nigga when you dead and gone
I will still shit like all night long and even though say that crime don't pay
I learn that shit in here nigga way back in the day
[Lil' 1/2 Dead Chorus 4x]
[Lil' 1/2 Dead]
Now its just an taste, just to let you know
That like I be coming with that gangsta flow
And if you don't hear me, nigga open your ears
because I ran through life and didn't have no fears
Or regrets, or sorrows, or maybe even maddness
We were coming up as crazy little bastards
Having fun in the city
Doing robberies, ringing bells and touching bitches titties
Stealing bikes was the best one
And you probably get fifty if you came with an fresh one
From the big homie, from down the block
He keeps an gain of money because he slangs them rocks
But I'm not knocking that meth and getting paid
He straight living lauging and he has it made
And every day he chills in the shade
He been doing that shit way back in the days
[Lil' 1/2 Dead Chorus 8x]
The song "Back In The Day" by Lil ½ Dead is an ode to the rapper's past experiences and his journey into the gangster lifestyle. He starts off by saying that he was told that everything that shines isn't gold, insinuating that everything might not be what it seems. He then describes how he has always been involved in gangster activities and how he's proud of it. He talks about how he always watches his back and handles his business. He also alludes to the fact that he's always carrying his strap with his extra clip, which is a way of saying that he's always carrying his gun with extra bullets. This metaphorical language is commonly used in hip hop lyrics.
Lil ½ Dead then proceeds to talk about how he learned the entire gangster lifestyle way back in the '80s when it first came to him. He explains how he learned all the tricks, including how to hide his weapon, and how he has no regrets or sorrow regarding his past actions. He talks about how his group used to steal bikes and sell meth, and how the big homie down the block was always making money because he was selling rocks. Lil ½ Dead doesn't shy away from the fact that he used to be engaged in criminal activities, but he's proud of his past experiences and the lessons he's learned.
Overall, the song is an insightful interpretation into the gangster lifestyle and its trials and tribulations. Lil ½ Dead doesn't glorify his past experiences, but he doesn't minimize them either. Instead, he uses his lyrics to reveal the hidden truths behind the life of a gangster and how it affected his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Way back in the day what I was told
I was taught a long time ago that not everything that appears to be great is actually great
Nigga every thing shining and just ain't gold
Just because something appears to be valuable on the outside, doesn't mean it's actually worth anything
Every thing I touched is just the gangsta shit
Everything I do is in line with the gangsta lifestyle
That's why I come with these cavi hit's
My behavior is why I have these high-quality drugs
And H.D dogg will always stay an G
I will always remain a gangsta
Coming from the Eastside of the L.B.C
I'm from the Eastside of Long Beach, California
Always watch my back and I handle my biz
I'm always looking out for myself and taking care of my own business
And all y'all sucka ass niggaz know what time it iz
Everyone who is foolish already knows what kind of person I am
You better watch your back and you better not trip
You should be careful and not make any mistakes around me, or you'll regret it
Because I always got my strap and my extra clip
I am always carrying a gun and extra ammunition
H.D dogg always been an man
I've always been a very tough and independent person
Every single day I smoke an fat ass sack
Every day I smoke a lot of weed
I like smoking weed and a gain of beer
I enjoy smoking weed and drinking beer
I been doing this gangsta shit for an gain of years
I've been living this gangsta lifestyle for many years
I can I break it down in an gain of ways
I can explain the gangsta lifestyle in many different ways
I learn this gangsta shit way back in the day
I learned how to be a gangsta a long time ago
Way back in the hood in 83'
When I was living in the neighborhood in 1983
This is when this gangsta shit had first came to me
This is when I was first introduced to the gangsta lifestyle
It was planted in my head and it never left
The idea of being a gangsta was implanted in my mind and has stayed with me ever since
That's why you niggas know where my weapon is kept
Other people know that I always have a weapon with me
Up under my shirt and I put's in work
I keep my weapon under my shirt and I am always willing to use it
and I really gives a mad fuck about getting hurt
I don't care about getting hurt because I am willing to take risks
You better watch your back when I'm on your block
You should be cautious when I am in your neighborhood
And you best hit the deck when I bust my glock
You should get down on the ground when I start shooting my gun
If you get hit bitch, it ain't my fought
If I shoot you and you get hurt, it's not my problem
When you lying out in the street outlined and chalked
If you get killed, your body will be outlined in chalk on the street
And I can say is that what you get
All I can say is that's what you deserve for messing with me
for fucking with niggaz from the gangsta click
For messing with people in my gangsta crew
Even though nigga when you dead and gone
Even after you're dead and gone
I will still shit like all night long
I will continue to try to be a gangsta all the time
and even though say that crime don't pay
Even though people say that crime isn't worth it
I learn that shit in here nigga way back in the day
I learned about being a gangsta a long time ago
Now its just an taste, just to let you know
This is just a sample to show you what I'm all about
That like I be coming with that gangsta flow
I always bring the gangsta style with me
And if you don't hear me, nigga open your ears
If you're not listening to me, pay attention
because I ran through life and didn't have no fears
I've lived my life without being afraid of anything
Or regrets, or sorrows, or maybe even maddness
I don't have any regrets, sadness, or craziness in my life
We were coming up as crazy little bastards
When we were growing up, we were wild and out of control
Having fun in the city
We had a good time in the city
Doing robberies, ringing bells and touching bitches titties
We would do things like steal, ring doorbells and grab women's breasts
Stealing bikes was the best one
Stealing bikes was the activity we enjoyed the most
And you probably get fifty if you came with an fresh one
If you brought us a new bike, we would probably pay you fifty dollars for it
From the big homie, from down the block
One of the older guys in the neighborhood who was in charge
He keeps an gain of money because he slangs them rocks
He makes a lot of money by selling drugs
But I'm not knocking that meth and getting paid
I'm not criticizing him for selling drugs and making money
He straight living lauging and he has it made
He's living a good life and is happy with what he's doing
And every day he chills in the shade
He takes it easy and doesn't work too hard
He been doing that shit way back in the days
He's been selling drugs for a long time
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