Ain't Nuthin 2 It
MC Eiht Lyrics


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Geah
In the house
(come on)
In the muthaf**kin house
(in the muthaf**kin house)
The viii hype thugs
(geah)
Geah
(stick em)

(ain't nuthin to it
But to do it)

[ verse 1 ]
Call it what you want, but I need some ends (some ends)
Cause without no ends, you gots no f**kin friends (no friends)
Tired of pacin the damn flo' in wholly sweat socks
Graduated from the f**kin school of hard knocks
Moms used to kick me down with some loose change
First summer when I start tryin to gangbang
Everythang I was sportin was the color blue
(geah) gave a mad f**k who I threw it up to (come on)
Dip through, and you gon' get put on yo back
159 gees strapped with macs (that's right)
Now let me down this st. ides, cause it's all good
Another experience when you're growin up in the hood
I'm givin a f**k about school, a damn about moms
Droppin plenty of bombs while passin car alarms (that's right)
I got this glock cocked ready, and i'ma shoot it
(ready and i'ma shoot it) ain't nuthin to it

(come on)
Ain't nuthin to it
But to do it
But to do it
But to do it
Ain't nuthin to it
But to do it

[ verse 2 ]
Moms kicked me out at the age of 15
Cause she ain't havin this (ah-ah), her son a street pharmacist
Had them clucks hoppin faster than jumpin jacks
1st and 15th tryin to get off them 50 packs (wassup? !)
Hop my spot on the corner, "what you need? "
Got my f**kin clientele, yes indeed (yes indeed)
I play it off like I'm in school, at the bus stop
Slingin this muthaf**kin cavy to your moms and pops
I stacks my chips and dips
All around the neighborhood flossin, hoodrats I'm tossin
The park rolls too tough
Not givin a f**k about 'don't do drugs' and that dog mcgruff
(ha-ha) my 50s turn to c's
And pretty soon my c's turn to big-ass ki's (come on, ugh)
Geah, baby, you know how we do it
(that's right) ain't nuthin to it

Somebody say
Ain't nuthin to it
But to do it
But to do it
But to do it
I said


Ain't nuthin to it
But to do it
(who in the house? )
Viii hype in the house
(that's right, come on)
Ain't nuthin to it
But to do it
But to do it
But to do it
Ain't nuthin to it
But to do it

[ verse 3 ]
We go out for the dollar bill (bill)
Niggas that kill (kill), tryin to be loc like sugarhill
Our shit's on tight, better yet late night hype
Keep your shit on cool before you say goodnight
For good (geah)
Ain't no f**kin with the notorious hood
Ain't never hesitant
To clock them f**kin dead presidents
We got connections from east to the westside
Illegal runners who drops in a g ride (run, run, run)
Packs and stacks of fat grips
Nationwide service as we as we send em little bitches on trips
(that's right) ain't a damn thing funny (ah-ah)
Like I say again, it's all for the money (it's all for the money)
So listen how the ego's strive
Ain't no dolly parton, f**k workin 9 to 5
(workin) ain't nuthin to it
(geah, fool) but to do it

Geah
And that's how it's goin down in the 9 to the 6
With a bag of tricks for that bitch-ass
Geah, uknowmsayin?
So take a journey to the hub, uknowmsayin?
And you'll experience a new thang
Dealin with the hub city players, uknowmsayin
The westside, uknowmsayin?
Give it up for prices that niggas just got to f**k wiht
Tryina get it, uknowmsayin, that pro shit
Viii hype thugsters in the house
Somebody take me out
Geah
Ain't nuthin to it
But to do it
But to do it
But to do it
Ain't nuthin to it
But to do it
(but to do it
But to do it)

You wanna make money?
Nuthin to it, nuthin to it, nuthin to it
Play on your honey?
Nuthin to it, nuthin to it, nuthin to it
Smoke some bud'?
Nuthin to it, nuthin to it, nuthin to it




Be a viii hype thug...
Shit, that's kinda hard to do, big baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MC Eiht's song "Ain't Nuthin 2 It" describe the rapper's experience growing up in a violent, impoverished neighborhood and turning to selling drugs to make ends meet. The chorus, "Ain't nuthin to it but to do it," emphasizes the inevitability of this life path and the lack of alternatives available to those in his situation. MC Eiht describes the pressure to make money ("Call it what you want, but I need some ends / Cause without no ends, you gots no f**kin friends") and the risks involved in dealing drugs ("My 50s turn to c's / And pretty soon my c's turn to big-ass ki's"). The song also touches on themes of loyalty and violence within gang culture, with MC Eiht bragging about his gun ("I got this glock cocked ready, and i'ma shoot it") and asserting his dominance over anyone who opposes him ("Dip through, and you gon' get put on yo back").


The overall message of the song seems to be that in MC Eiht's world, there are few options other than crime and violence, and those who live by those codes must accept the consequences that come with them.


Line by Line Meaning

Call it what you want, but I need some ends (some ends)
I need money to survive because without it, I don't have any friends


Tired of pacin the damn flo' in wholly sweat socks
I'm tired of being poor and not having any nice clothes to wear


Graduated from the f**kin school of hard knocks
I learned everything I need to know about life through difficult experiences


Everythang I was sportin was the color blue
I wore blue clothes as a symbol of my gang affiliation


I got this glock cocked ready, and i'ma shoot it
I have my gun ready to use if I need to, without any hesitation


Moms kicked me out at the age of 15
My mom kicked me out of the house because she found out I was selling drugs


Had them clucks hoppin faster than jumpin jacks
My customers were addicted and couldn't get enough, always coming back for more


I play it off like I'm in school, at the bus stop
I pretend to be a student waiting for the bus, while really selling drugs


Ain't no f**kin with the notorious hood
Don't mess with us, we are a well-known and respected gang in the area


Illegal runners who drops in a g ride
We have people delivering drugs all around the city in fancy cars


Nationwide service as we as we send em little bitches on trips
We have connections all over the country, sending people on drug runs and other illegal activities


Ain't no dolly parton, f**k workin 9 to 5
We are not interested in honest work like a typical 9 to 5 job




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SAMREZ-55

i bought this CD back in the day ! got it today in my collection ! from 1996-1997

Cobu Larac

Wow, shipping took a long time ay?

Mia Eighty6

For the new generation youngsters. This is the authenticity of REAL rap music. Good lyrics and beats. Now all we have is good beats and mumbles smh

XXXThanos

Damn this takes me back.  This was the first gangsta jam I ever heard.  Since I was runnin the streets out in Cali like a fool back in the 90s, it made perfect sense to me.  I hadn't heard anything like it before; I couldn't relate to anything before I heard this.  While I'm glad I raised up out and found a better life, I'll never forget my roots.  And Eight is deeply rooted in the game.

NightTimer

Man I'm jealous.. born 97 in Germany I really wish being alive back then in Cali

norcali26

when i was hangin out with nortenos we bumped mc eiht shit

norcali26

fool we all grew up like that

X3n0nFr33k

death threatz was by far his best album

Luis Alis

It has been my favorite MC Eiht album too for a long time. We come strapped comes a close second.

Daron Boyd

I agree 👍 GEAH FIRE 🔥 FIRE 🔥

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