Oakland Raiders
Luniz Lyrics


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Yo yo, I'm from the land of the playas, slick talkas, and colla poppas
Narcotics, and boss ballas, pit bulls and rottweilers
Niggaz wit gold teeth, old schools on gold feet, killas, and O.G's
Task postil the police

Mac Arth to foothill, East 14th
Sobrante park, woodfield, Plymouth, and walnut street
From the ville to seminary to the rollin 20's
Wit ghetto celebrities

Like Big Feek and Little D
See the east bay dragon is the home of the panthers
Where niggaz slang tons of crack and feds catch it on camera
Throw you in the slammer

It's the home of Short and Hammer
Boss ballas move to Atlanta
Niggaz stole our grammar
That's my ropas, that's my nephew

That's my weeples, that's my nizzle
Please believe me
Go fa sheezy
Off the hizzle

Do ya thizzle
With my niggaz ridin dopefiend rentals
Rock presidentials, slang crack, pack pistols
Every track got sizzle

[Chorus: x2]
'Cause I'm a Raider, Oakland Raider
From the bay to L.A. to Las Vegas
'Vause I'm a playa, a boss playa
And if you wit me pop ya colla shake dem hatas
I'm a Raider

I'm a Raider, just like my niggaz befo' me
But I was a thief wit out the open face gold theeth
And En Vogue was some fine ass Oakland Raidettes
And Too $hort was the first Oakland Raider on the set

Now Pooh-Man was a Raider when he was "Fuckin Wit Dank"
And Askari X was a Raider when he was a "Ward of the State"
And Dangerous Dame was a Raider when he was callin hoes names
But I know

From the Lake on Sundays, to the five O
Now we to Eastmont wit the sideshows
But it's fun, and I'm famous, but I ain't tryna die tho
Niggaz be goin out in a gang but not I tho

If I have to go back to dope, I'm slangin fo survival
Now Dru, pimp he do
If you hoe-in then he pimpin you
Tried it fo' 30 days, I ain't lyin' I ain't wit it dude

A baby sittin job, Oh my God that's a job
But I still want to do it 'cause that's 100% I

[Chorus]

Hieroglyphics been Raiders from "'92 to Infinity"
Some unda ground shit that just shook the fuckin industry
And Humpty with his gone ass, a Raider in his own right
The whole D.U. camp'll get you amped on sight
Now Mystic, she the only female Raider I know
You the shit baby girl, I'm just lettin you know
And last but not least
Tupac Shakur nigga Rest In Peace

I'm from the city of dope, the town of the crack
I'm from the city of pimps, the town of the mac
East Oakland!
Heat-totin, ebonics speech broken, keep jokin
The Luniz bout to have the streets loc'in
Down South y'all keep smokin hay, we got the killer 'dro and h
Heroin and kilos for days
It's the city of the Warriors, the home of the A's
Where niggaz get sideways
Shoot outs from highways nigga
East Oakland Bitch!
I'm a Raider!

[Chorus]

Krazy, Cydal, rest in peace Eclipse
Krazy, Cydal, rest in peace Eclipse
Krazy, Cydal, rest in peace Eclipse
Bad N-Fluenz, rest in peace Rappin' Ron
Ant Banks, Seagram, rest in peace my nigga
Black Dynasty, Delinquents
Richie Rich, 415
MC Ant, the Coup, Point Blank, E-A-Ski, Steady Mobbin
All y'all niggas is Raiders
Raider, muthafuckas, what?!!

Damn, what about me? It's Mark Curry baby
I'm not a Oakland Raider? God dayum
I'm the first muh fucka on T.V.
I was the first one that did HBO
First one did Apollo; I can't get qualified
Bein Hall of Pimpology as a Oakland Raider What?
Uh, I'm the first one on dubs what? I'm a Oakland Raider baby
That's right representin the town, East side Oakland
You know how we do it East Side O, nigga straight up take yo hoe
I was all day long, you know how we do it in the town, Crystal, Big dank
Dats the way we roll ol school sittin on 20's




It don't make no difference; floatin, doin it all
Ghetto nigga from the Eastmont Mall

Overall Meaning

The Luniz's song "Oakland Raiders" is a tribute to the city of Oakland, CA, and its dominant American football team, the Oakland Raiders. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of life in the city and pay tribute to its notable residents and landmarks. The first verse presents an image of tough, streetwise inhabitants of Oakland, the "land of playas, slick talkas, and colla poppas", with pit bulls and rottweilers roaming the streets. The second verse lists various neighborhoods in Oakland and references local celebrities, including rappers Big Feek and Little D. The chorus emphasizes the rapper's loyalty to the Oakland Raiders, and the song closes with a long list of notable Oakland residents and artists.


The song is a reflection of the Luniz's pride for their hometown, the East Bay area of Northern California, and the popular football team that was based there. The lyrics are laden with references to East Bay streets, neighborhoods and residents, as well as nods to notable East Bay rappers and musicians. The song highlights the gritty reality of life in East Oakland and the rough neighborhoods that contributed to the rise of hip-hop in the Bay Area.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo yo, I'm from the land of the playas, slick talkas, and colla poppas
I come from a place known for its smooth-talking, stylish individuals


Narcotics, and boss ballas, pit bulls and rottweilers
It's a place with a presence of drugs, powerful individuals, and fierce dogs


Niggaz wit gold teeth, old schools on gold feet, killas, and O.G's
People here flaunt gold teeth and drive flashy cars, and there are both dangerous criminals and respected, experienced individuals


Task postil the police
The police are always on high alert and actively patrolling


Mac Arth to foothill, East 14th
In this area, there are streets like Mac Arthur, foothill, and East 14th


Sobrante park, woodfield, Plymouth, and walnut street
There are also neighborhoods named Sobrante park, woodfield, Plymouth, and Walnut street


From the ville to seminary to the rollin 20's
This extends from neighborhoods like the Ville, Seminary, to the Rollin 20's


Wit ghetto celebrities
Where local individuals gain fame and recognition within the community


Like Big Feek and Little D
Such as notable figures Big Feek and Little D


See the east bay dragon is the home of the panthers
The East Bay Dragon neighborhood is known as the birthplace of the Panthers, a powerful group


Where niggaz slang tons of crack and feds catch it on camera
In this area, people sell large quantities of crack cocaine, and law enforcement captures evidence on camera


Throw you in the slammer
If caught, you will be thrown into jail


It's the home of Short and Hammer
This is the hometown of influential artists Short and Hammer


Boss ballas move to Atlanta
Successful individuals from here relocate to Atlanta


Niggaz stole our grammar
Others have imitated our distinct way of speaking


That's my ropas, that's my nephew
The people I'm close to are like family to me


That's my weeples, that's my nizzle
Those are my friends, my closest allies


Please believe me
Trust me, what I'm saying is true


Go fa sheezy
Let's go for sure, without a doubt


Off the hizzle
Doing something with great enthusiasm


Do ya thizzle
Do what you do best, show off your skills


With my niggaz ridin dopefiend rentals
Me and my friends are cruising in cars rented by drug addicts


Rock presidentials, slang crack, pack pistols
We wear expensive jewelry and carry guns, while also dealing drugs


Every track got sizzle
Every song I release has energy and excitement


'Cause I'm a Raider, Oakland Raider
I proudly represent the Raiders football team, specifically from Oakland


From the bay to L.A. to Las Vegas
My love for the Raiders extends from the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles and Las Vegas


'Cause I'm a playa, a boss playa
I am confident and successful, a leader in my field


And if you wit me pop ya colla shake dem hatas
If you're on my side, show your loyalty and stand up to those who oppose us


I'm a Raider
Being a Raider is an integral part of my identity


I'm a Raider, just like my niggaz befo' me
I continue the legacy of being a Raider, following in the footsteps of those who came before me


But I was a thief wit out the open face gold theeth
I used to be involved in illegal activities, but I didn't display it as openly as others


And En Vogue was some fine ass Oakland Raidettes
The group En Vogue represented the Raiders as attractive cheerleaders


And Too $hort was the first Oakland Raider on the set
The rapper Too $hort was the first artist from Oakland to gain mainstream success


Now Pooh-Man was a Raider when he was 'Fuckin Wit Dank'
Pooh-Man was associated with the Raiders during his collaboration with Dank, a fellow artist


And Askari X was a Raider when he was a 'Ward of the State'
Askari X represented the Raiders during a period when he was under the care of the state


And Dangerous Dame was a Raider when he was callin hoes names
Dangerous Dame was involved with the Raiders while using derogatory language towards women


But I know
However, I am aware


From the Lake on Sundays, to the five O
From gathering at the lake on Sundays to interacting with the police


Now we to Eastmont wit the sideshows
Now we move to Eastmont with the car exhibitions


But it's fun, and I'm famous, but I ain't tryna die tho
Although it's entertaining and I'm well-known, I don't want to lose my life in the process


Niggaz be goin out in a gang but not I tho
Others may engage in dangerous activities, but I choose not to


If I have to go back to dope, I'm slangin fo survival
If I have no other options, I will resort to selling drugs to survive


Now Dru, pimp he do
Dru is skilled at exploiting others for his own gain, he's a pimp


If you hoe-in then he pimpin you
If you engage in prostitution, Dru will act as your pimp


Tried it fo' 30 days, I ain't lyin' I ain't wit it dude
I attempted that lifestyle for a month, but I'm being honest when I say it's not for me


A baby sittin job, Oh my God that's a job
Taking care of a child is a significant responsibility, it's not an easy task


But I still want to do it 'cause that's 100% I
However, I'm still interested in pursuing it because it aligns with my values


Hieroglyphics been Raiders from ''92 to Infinity
The hip-hop group Hieroglyphics has represented the Raiders since 1992 and continues to do so


Some unda ground shit that just shook the fuckin industry
They have been involved in groundbreaking underground music that has had a significant impact on the industry


And Humpty with his gone ass, a Raider in his own right
Humpty, from the group Digital Underground, was a Raider in his own unique way


The whole D.U. camp'll get you amped on sight
The entire Digital Underground collective will energize and captivate you when you see them perform


Now Mystic, she the only female Raider I know
Mystic is the only female artist I know who represents the Raiders


You the shit baby girl, I'm just lettin you know
You are amazing, I wanted to make sure you know that


And last but not least
Lastly, but importantly


Tupac Shakur nigga Rest In Peace
We must remember and honor the late Tupac Shakur


I'm from the city of dope, the town of the crack
I come from a place where drugs, specifically crack cocaine, are prevalent


I'm from the city of pimps, the town of the mac
I come from a place known for its pimps and smooth talkers


Heat-totin, ebonics speech broken, keep jokin
There are many individuals carrying guns, and their language includes broken English influenced by African American Vernacular English (Ebonics)


The Luniz bout to have the streets loc'in
The Luniz are about to create a sensation in the streets


Down South y'all keep smokin hay, we got the killer 'dro and h
In the South, people smoke low-quality marijuana, but here we have high-quality strains like killer 'dro and h


Heroin and kilos for days
We have an abundance of heroin and large quantities of drugs


It's the city of the Warriors, the home of the A's
This is a city known for its basketball team, the Warriors, and its baseball team, the Athletics


Where niggaz get sideways
People here engage in reckless and dangerous behavior


Shoot outs from highways nigga
There are gunfights happening on highways


East Oakland Bitch!
I proudly represent East Oakland


Krazy, Cydal, rest in peace Eclipse
We pay tribute to Krazy, Cydal, and Eclipse, who have passed away


Bad N-Fluenz, rest in peace Rappin' Ron
Our thoughts go out to Bad N-Fluenz and Rappin' Ron, who are no longer with us


Ant Banks, Seagram, rest in peace my nigga
We remember and honor Ant Banks and Seagram, who are now deceased


Black Dynasty, Delinquents
We acknowledge the groups Black Dynasty and Delinquents


Richie Rich, 415
We pay tribute to Richie Rich and the group 415


MC Ant, the Coup, Point Blank, E-A-Ski, Steady Mobbin
We also remember and honor MC Ant, the Coup, Point Blank, E-A-Ski, and Steady Mobbin


All y'all niggas is Raiders
All of you are part of the Raider community


Raider, muthafuckas, what?!!
We proudly exclaim our affiliation with the Raiders


Damn, what about me? It's Mark Curry baby
What about me? I am Mark Curry and I deserve recognition too


I'm not a Oakland Raider? God dayum
I am not officially associated with the Oakland Raiders? That's disappointing


I'm the first muh fucka on T.V.
I was one of the first to appear on television


I was the first one that did HBO
I was also the first to perform on HBO


First one did Apollo; I can't get qualified
I even appeared on Apollo, but I still can't get proper recognition


Bein Hall of Pimpology as a Oakland Raider What?
Being recognized as a Hall of Famer in the world of pimping, just like being an Oakland Raider


Uh, I'm the first one on dubs what? I'm a Oakland Raider baby
I was one of the first to ride on 20-inch rims, representing the Oakland Raiders


That's right representin the town, East side Oakland
I proudly represent the East side of Oakland


You know how we do it East Side O, nigga straight up take yo hoe
This is how we conduct ourselves on the East side of Oakland, confidently pursuing our romantic interests


I was all day long, you know how we do it in the town, Crystal, Big dank
I was actively involved all day long, as is customary in our town, alongside Crystal and Big Dank


Dats the way we roll ol school sittin on 20's
That's how we go about things, cruising in old-school cars with 20-inch rims


It don't make no difference; floatin, doin it all
The specifics don't matter; we are carefree, enjoying ourselves to the fullest


Ghetto nigga from the Eastmont Mall
I am a proud individual from the Eastmont Mall, representing the ghetto




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Armando Perez, Marc Kinchen, SIDNEY SAMSON, Urales Vargas, Durrell Babbs, John Zayas, Kristina Marie Stephens, Shakira Ripoll

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