Can I?
MC Eiht Lyrics

I can recall the past for y'all
I can remember and tell you about the past experiences.

How it started off of small and grew up tall
It all started small and grew big.

How it started off soft when they hit the water
It wasn't hard and things were easy in the beginning.

Outcome when it's hard that's half and quarters
When things become difficult or hard, only some parts of it can be achieved.

It's the - lifestyle of the hundred and ??
This is how the lifestyle of the people looks like without specifying a particular number.

Mo' money you bring make it hard it to flaunt it
If you earn a lot of money, it becomes difficult to show off, as it might affect your personal security.

No money can't chase rats they like cheese
If you don't have money, you can't pursue something or someone who is attracted to wealth or luxury.

If you got money they ain't to please
If you have money, people don't please you just because of it.

They ready to freaky it givin' you the ultimate climax
People are ready to get physical with you and provide you with the maximum pleasure if you can fulfill their desires.

They only out for fucking with niggas with contracts
They are only interested in messing around with people who have something to offer them, like a contract or financial deal.

That's the life in two thousand and one
This is how the life is in the year 2001.

Still packin' a gun, niggas On The Run
People still carry a gun and are always ready to flee or escape from danger.

If you rock that shit move slow (move slow)
If you act like a gangsta, be careful and move cautiously.

It's like a jungle sometimes for sure (jungle sometimes)
The urban environment can be dangerous and unpredictable like a jungle.

If you don't make snaps perhaps it don't work (chin chin)
If you don't make money, things won't work out for you.

Fuck around in the game you get hurt, geah
If you don't take the game seriously, you might get hurt or lose.

Can I get money? Yes you can!
You can earn money if you work hard for it.

Can I run the block? Yes you can!
You can take charge of your neighborhood or area if you want to.

Keep the game on lock? Yes you can!
You can dominate and control the game if you have the skills to do so.

Get hoes to jock Geah
You can attract women and make them admire you.

Anybody got beef with the hood hoe that
If anyone has a problem with the neighborhood, it's like having a problem with a hoe.

Some hot hollow points to lay your ass flat
You might get shot and killed if you don't watch out.

Kidnapped that fool be the number one rule
Kidnapping someone is the most important rule.

I learn that lesson way back in school
I learned that lesson a long time ago.

Gimme the mic, the money and the chronic and I'm straight
Give me the microphone, the money, and some weed, and I'm good to go.

Fuck the pussy I had it from the gate (geah)
I don't care about having sex, I've had it before and I'm not interested.

Hey ?? bitches and play was known
I used to hang out with some women and we knew how to have a good time.

Played hoes big time when they chase the dough
I played with women when they were obsessed with money.

Y'all know the Money and thugs make the world go round
Everyone knows that money and gangsters control the world to a great extent.

Cop the next chance money for fucking pounds
Get the money whenever you can, even if it means selling drugs.

If you got beef then bring some mussle
If you have a problem, come prepared and bring some weapons.

Compton niggas bring supreme hustle
People from Compton have exceptional skills when it comes to hustling and making money.

On the late night hype y'all watch your back
Be careful and attentive when you're out late at night.

Enemies do creeps so watch your step
Your enemies might try to catch you off guard or surprise you, so be alert.

I do pack heat if y'all ready to meet
I carry a gun and I'm willing to use it if necessary.

True thugs motherfuckers with harder streets
Real gangsters are people who have seen and lived through difficult situations and streets.

Criminal mind since the started time
People have had a tendency to commit crimes since the beginning of time.

Can't knock out the hustle so y'all bend the rhymes
You can't eliminate the desire to hustle or make money, so people include it in their lyrics.

Gimme mine is a long time come in fact
It took me a while to earn what I have, in reality.

It's a long line to thugs down with the tacts
There are many people waiting in line to become gangsters.

You can fall straight back or get you needs dirty
You can either give up or compromise your values to survive.

The bird flies fast we get the one early
We catch our targets quickly, like birds.

The late nite hype reveal your blood tight
The excitement and adrenaline rush of being out late at night can reveal your true nature and motives.

Another subsist to blow you're base kite
Another person is trying to destabilize or disrupt your business or income.

Boo-yaa!
An exclamation to signify excitement or enthusiasm.

How in the fuck you like me now
How do you like me now, after seeing my success?

Orginal from the west loc making you bow
I'm an original from the west coast, and I make people respect and admire me.

Take a butt-naked bitches complete the pow-wow
Have the best women surround and indulge you to complete the party.

Heads turn
People take notice of you when you walk by.

We raise your high row
We elevate the energy and mood of the party or event.

Praise the stakes chase my life is plates
I value my life and my pursuits just like I value a good meal or dish.

It's a brand new year with the new five gear
It's a new year, and I'm ready to take things up a notch with my new abilities and resources.

Keep chronic smokin' blowin' in the atmosphere
Continuously smoke weed and create a laid-back atmosphere.

Eiht did these niggas what y'all have to hear
I'm telling you what you need to hear, and I am the one doing it.

And we doin' this
We are doing this activity or work.

For the millenium
For the new millennium or era.

Y'all know the thugs
Everyone knows about the gangster lifestyle and culture.

Y'all wanna do it like we do
People admire our lifestyle and want to emulate it.

Then like me then
They should try to be like me, then.

It's for all my girls out here too
It's also for all the women out here.

Bangin' West Coast style
Doing things in the west coast or LA-style.

All my thug niggas out here representing
All the gangsters are out here, representing their culture.

Geah, can I...
Yeah, can I... (asking for permission or acceptance)