Funkin Over Nuthin
Luniz Lyrics
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Really hasn't been brought up too clearly.
The Luniz an Too $hort everything has been squashed.
*(Too $hort talking)*
Yeah we want everybody to know, that it's, you know, the Oak-Town ain't
*(Yukmouth talking)*
The media hypes up things when they're wrong, but doesn't give enough
praise when everything is going good.
*(Too $hort talking)*
We should juss do a cut, don't even mention no beef or nothing, juss
drop it on 'em.
*(Numskull talking)*
You know it's politics, that made it sound like that. But it's all
unified you see it's all Jesus.
*(Too $hort)*
BEEATCH!! BEEATCH!! BEEATCH!! BEEATCH!! BEEATCH!!
*(Too $hort talking)*
Man what's it all about? Ain't about shit. Nigga call me up talking
about, man it's on. Your niggaz f**king wit my niggaz an it's on. Nigga
what we fronting for? If it ain't about this money, ain't about this
life an death nigga, shit, what's really going on?
Verse 1 *(Too $hort)*
Jumped all in a niggaz face front him on tha spot,
don't cross the game, unless ya wanna get shot,
but who made the rules do you recall?,
who's the judge when it comes to this street law?,
is it me?,
you?,
or is it my crew?,
my niggaz get down, yo niggaz do too,
mutha f**kaz try to tell me don't f**k my life,
'cause ain't nuthin nice,
ya gotta pay the price,
ya know them dudes,
walkin in them same shoes,
it's brand new to you,
but the game is used,
I got it from them old niggaz,
they so cool,
now we juss roll through,
all the hoes know who,
ball in yo town,
don't front, it's too little,
'cause fake ass niggaz get punked fo your riddles,
so what's it all about,
think about it later,
to all you real gangstaz,
an all you perpitrators.
Chorus *(Harm)* x2
You've,
got me funkin,(funkin)
over nuthin man,(funkin man)
why ya wanna funk wit me??
(Speak on it boy!)
Verse 2 *(Yukmouth)*
Uh.
Sometimes you step in some shit you can't get out of,
niggaz who talk hella shit,
is who I'm quick to sock the shit out of,
sniff powder, wit all yo hoes off my door,
got em froze like pocino,
ya spendin all yo doe,
on the average ass,
stanky ass,
run a gank ass, f**k everybody fast,
juss an Oakland ass hoe,
now I know why niggaz wanna knock you out like glass Joe,
all that playa hatin shit, ain't asked fo,
you must got problems wit niggaz makin they cash flow,
you baffled,
you mutha f**kin youngstaz,
so go wit your old ass flow,
I gots ta have jaw-jacked hoe,
'cause some of niggaz wonder,
why us playaz do this,
I'm under,
caught up in some shit I didn't have nuthin to do wit,
the truth is,
you know my funk is through,
f**kin ride fo a nigga,
if that nigga ain't gonna do shit,
ya wanna be ass pimp,
gettin yo ass whipped is like an every year event.
BITCH!!
Dig it.
Chorus *(x2)*
Verse 3 *(Numskull)*
I'm too mutha f**kin much fo myself,
so funkin wit niggaz close to home is sumpthin else,
if you ain't gonna blow a nigga head off,
then that's the end of it,
concentrate on makin mill an start spendin,
now this is where my do it for myself begins,
'cause in '97,
I ain't makin no new mutha f**kin friends,
now I got no enemies,
I hold no grudges,
from now on I'm overseein my own budget,
(fo real!!)
we all did our dirt nigga,
but now that's all forgivin,
Chris you my nigga til the ending,
an,
I started wit Dru,
I started wit Smoke-A-Lot,
hangin wit me, so I gives a f**k,
Nummy-Num gonna go ahead an drink his self to death,
nigga you wanna chop it up wit me,
go through death yoself,
I ain't tryin to hear nuthin,
stead of throwin away skrillion,
nigga,
I'd rather be f**kin.
Uh.
Chorus *(x2)*
Verse 4 *(Too $hort)*
I signed my name on the dotted line,
niggaz know I did it first,
an when you first,
you know you get it worse,
I suck the game up,
I try to pass it on,
niggaz from the Bay,
gettin they cash on,
from Frisco,
to Vallejo,
to the Big "O",
f**k that yeh-yo,
hundred thousand units,
make a nigga half a million dollaz,
if you sittin on a grip,
I have to holla at yo later,
you can get rich in a minute,
two words,
distribution,
independent,
make an accapella you can hear every word,
I spit this game you never ever heard,
you know how you be quick to pop niggaz,
these record companies be quick to rob niggaz,
I say "$hort Dogg",
an now they pay me,
don't pay these youngstaz,
an watch 'em get crazy.
Chorus *(til end)*
*(Too $hort talking during chorus)*
F**k around an run up in yo shit. Yeah. That's the new thing goin baby,
we runnin up in record companies writin our own mutha f**kin checks.
Sign on the dotted line nigga. What ya really gettin? What's really goin
on? Watch out. Niggaz in the town, bout to unite, we goin nationwide.
Oakland style, BITCH! Oh you really thought that wasn't gonna happen?
Shit. Come on now
The lyrics of "Funkin Over Nuthin" by the Luniz depict the idea that the beef and violence among different groups in society are baseless and result from a deeply ingrained desire to assert dominance. The song starts with a radio personality talking about how everything has been resolved between the Luniz and Too Short, suggesting that the media heavily focuses on the negative rather than positive things. Too Short then continues to speak about how the violence is unwarranted, and there's no sense in fighting over trivial things. Yukmouth uses this opportunity to lash out at people who talk big without backing it up while Numskull closes the song speaking on how he is too strong to be brought down by negativity.
The song highlights the need not to engage in conflict over trivial matters and to focus on making strides for oneself. At the same time, the lyrics promote unity among factions and resolving issues respectfully without resorting to violence. It is a profound message that demonstrates that peace is achievable within society.
Line by Line Meaning
Really hasn't been brought up too clearly.
The situation has not been clearly explained to the public.
The Luniz an Too $hort everything has been squashed.
Any beef between the Luniz and Too $hort has been resolved.
Yeah we want everybody to know, that it's, you know, the Oak-Town ain't about this.
The song wants to emphasize that Oakland does not condone violence between rappers.
The media hypes up things when they're wrong, but doesn't give enough praise when everything is going good.
The media tends to focus on negative events rather than positive ones.
We should juss do a cut, don't even mention no beef or nothing, juss drop it on 'em.
The song suggests that they should release a song without mentioning any beef or negativity.
You know it's politics, that made it sound like that. But it's all unified you see it's all Jesus.
The previous issue was probably caused by politics or miscommunication, but now everybody is unified with the help of Jesus.
BEEATCH!! BEEATCH!! BEEATCH!! BEEATCH!! BEEATCH!!
This line is just a rude exclamation by Too $hort.
Man what's it all about? Ain't about shit. Nigga call me up talking about, man it's on. Your niggaz f**king wit my niggaz an it's on. Nigga what we fronting for? If it ain't about this money, ain't about this life an death nigga, shit, what's really going on?
Too $hort asks why there is any beef between the two sides. If it's not about money, life, or death, then why bother? He questions why they are even perpetrating.
Jumped all in a niggaz face front him on tha spot, don't cross the game, unless ya wanna get shot, but who made the rules do you recall?, who's the judge when it comes to this street law?, is it me?, you?, or is it my crew?, my niggaz get down, yo niggaz do too,
Too $hort is reflecting on street laws and wonders who made them. He also suggests that once you cross the line, you either face the consequences or be judged by a higher power. He reflects on how his crew and other crews follow the same unwritten laws.
got me funkin,(funkin) over nuthin man,(funkin man) why ya wanna funk wit me??
The chorus repeats that there is no point in beefing or fighting.
Sometimes you step in some shit you can't get out of, niggaz who talk hella shit, is who I'm quick to sock the shit out of, sniff powder, wit all yo hoes off my door, got em froze like pocino, ya spendin all yo doe, on the average ass, stanky ass, run a gank ass, f**k everybody fast,
Yukmouth shares his experience dealing with bad people and drugs. He also references a famous movie villain, Tony Montana aka Scarface.
it's brand new to you, but the game is used, I got it from them old niggaz, they so cool, now we juss roll through, all the hoes know who, ball in yo town, don't front, it's too little, 'cause fake ass niggaz get punked fo your riddles, so what's it all about, think about it later, to all you real gangstaz, an all you perpitrators.
Too $hort reflects on how the rap game and its rules are not new, and he learned everything from the OGs. He also warns fake gangsters not to mess around.
I'm too mutha f**kin much fo myself, so funkin wit niggaz close to home is sumpthin else, if you ain't gonna blow a nigga head off, then that's the end of it, concentrate on makin mill an start spendin, now this is where my do it for myself begins, 'cause in '97, I ain't makin no new mutha f**kin friends,
Numskull emphasizes the importance of focusing on yourself and your goals while avoiding beef with people close to you. He also suggests that it's okay to be self-reliant and not have too many friends.
I signed my name on the dotted line, niggaz know I did it first, an when you first, you know you get it worse, I suck the game up, I try to pass it on, niggaz from the Bay, gettin they cash on,
Too $hort reflects on being a pioneer in the rap game and how he is passing on his knowledge to others.
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.