Compton 4 Death
MC Eiht Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Geah
One two, one two, uh
(Compton 4 death...)
And how's the fuck we gon' doin' in this one
y'all don't hear me up in here
Geah
Half Ounce one time, stick'em
Represent

Eight years ago a friend of mine
Asked me to say some gangsta rhymes
So I said this rhyme I'm about to say
I grabbed the blunt and then it went this way
Eiht bucked a nigga down to the ground
And everybody heard about the Compton sound
Criminals to drug - dealers grouped with skan'less hoes
To the baby kids making the hood grow
Can you feel me? Gotta make my pay!
To the niggas that want to kill me: I don't play!
Walk this way, no foul play I'm N 2 deep
One times make a nigga want to play for keeps
Sometimes makes me want to holler
How your homies from the same game want to tame you for your dollar?
Nuthin' to lose, I choose to get a rep
Step, yep nigga, Compton 4 death, hit me

Compton 4 death...

Got a thousand for you bitches tryin' to handle this
Representin' Eazy E's Compton city G's
My buckshots put holes in your truck windows
Another casket closed as the church choir blows
Bitches gon' set you up on a fast trap
Niggaz gon' pull up to pull a fast cap
Gotta get your - mean green to spend
Gotta get your mean green and blow weed my friend
To the Westside connect with these gangsta threats
Commence to represent them Compton streets
My 44 mag slugs guaranteed to fly (boom boom)
The murder I wrote with intent to die
To the pen cause I'ma do you in for the killin'
Straight to hell and back, big black mack
I'm strapped
On the daily, Compton criminal, crazy just to get a rep
Compton 4 death

Compton 4 death...
Geah
One two one two, stick'em
Half Ounce in the house, c'mon
One two one two, geah
Half Ounce in the house, c'mon
One two one two
How the fuck we do it
Represent

Follow E down the road to the terror dome
A-Wax keep totin' my fucking chrome
Takin you to the year two thou'
How you like me now?
Keep servin' you with the pow
No time to think, my instinct's do or die
When I ride for the West Side nuthin' but high
Bitches don't cry
It'll be some other sad love shit
Cruise down the block, another hoodrat to hit
Pay attention while I mention how I been payin' dues
Since boulevard and corduroys and high school
When bitches talk shit we straight pump
When Bloods and Crips commence to chalk 'em
Givin it to you, the real deal now you know
Chills with me, a whole greenery to straight blow
Sittin on top of the world, s'yep
C.M.W. no love, Compton 4 death geah

One two one two stick'em
Half Ounce in the house stick'em
Compton in the house stick'em
And all y'all butt-naked lick'em
Geah
And that's how the fuck we do it




Representin' the West
Geah

Overall Meaning

The song "Compton 4 Death" by MC Eiht starts with a reference to a famous request made to MCs in hip-hop battles to say some rhymes. The song continues with Eiht reflecting on the past eight years of his career as a gangsta rapper, detailing how he rose to fame with his Compton sound and his involvement with criminals and drug-dealers. Eiht then reflects on the struggle to survive in a hostile environment where rivals are always trying to take each other's lives for money, and he stresses the importance of earning a reputation and being "Compton 4 Death." The lyrics are a representation of the rap scene in Compton and capture the lifestyle and mentality of its residents.


The song reflects the reality of life in Compton in the early 1990s, where gangs and drug-related violence were prevalent. The song's main focus is on the singer's journey toward success, which is often tied to his reputation on the street. The lyrics also touch on themes of hatred, envy, and revenge. The lyrics paint a picture of how people in a certain area are forced to navigate dangerous and deadly situations daily, and how they have to be tough and "Compton 4 Death" to survive.


Line by Line Meaning

Geah
Acknowledgement


One two, one two, uh
Getting ready to start


(Compton 4 death...)
Title of the song


And how's the fuck we gon' doin' in this one
Wondering how to do in this situation


y'all don't hear me up in here
Feeling unheard


Geah
Acknowledgement


Half Ounce one time, stick'em
Encouraging someone to join in


Represent
Showing territorial loyalty


Eight years ago a friend of mine
Introducing a flashback


Asked me to say some gangsta rhymes
Recruiting to perform gangsta rhymes


So I said this rhyme I'm about to say
Setting up to recite some gangsta rhymes


I grabbed the blunt and then it went this way
Taking a puff from the blunt


Eiht bucked a nigga down to the ground
Narrating a shooting scene


And everybody heard about the Compton sound
Spreading the news about shooting in Compton


Criminals to drug - dealers grouped with skan'less hoes
Associating with violent individuals


To the baby kids making the hood grow
Referring to teenagers being involved in illegal activities


Can you feel me? Gotta make my pay!
Asking for empathy while earning money illegally


To the niggas that want to kill me: I don't play!
Warning rivals


Walk this way, no foul play I'm N 2 deep
Walking without suspicion in a dangerous neighborhood


One times make a nigga want to play for keeps
Feeling the need to act defensively against policemen


Sometimes makes me want to holler
Feeling frustrated


How your homies from the same game want to tame you for your dollar?
Being betrayed by one's own gang members for money


Nuthin' to lose, I choose to get a rep
Taking risks to gain a reputation


Step, yep nigga, Compton 4 death, hit me
Concluding the verse and emphasizing the song title


Got a thousand for you bitches tryin' to handle this
Offering money to rivals trying to confront them


Representin' Eazy E's Compton city G's
Proudly representing the Compton G's


My buckshots put holes in your truck windows
Bringing harm to rivals using firearms


Another casket closed as the church choir blows
Celebrating the death of rivals in church funerals


Bitches gon' set you up on a fast trap
Being lured into a trap by women


Niggaz gon' pull up to pull a fast cap
Being assassinated in a drive-by shooting


Gotta get your - mean green to spend
Needing money for a luxurious lifestyle


Gotta get your mean green and blow weed my friend
Investing in marijuana for recreational purposes


To the Westside connect with these gangsta threats
Addressing other Westside gangsters and threatening rivals


Commence to represent them Compton streets
Pledging loyalty to the streets of Compton


My 44 mag slugs guaranteed to fly (boom boom)
Being skilled in using powerful firearms


The murder I wrote with intent to die
Planning to kill rivals and prepared to face the consequences


To the pen cause I'ma do you in for the killin'
Intending to kill rivals and prepare for prison


Straight to hell and back, big black mack
Finding pride in committing violent crimes


I'm strapped
Carrying a weapon


On the daily, Compton criminal, crazy just to get a rep
Being involved in illegal activities to earn respect


Compton 4 death
Repeatedly emphasizing the song title


Follow E down the road to the terror dome
Talking about a dangerous place in Compton


A-Wax keep totin' my fucking chrome
Referring to another Compton rapper with a handgun


Takin you to the year two thou'
Talking about the future


How you like me now?
Boasting about one's skills and reputation


Keep servin' you with the pow
Dealing and selling drugs


No time to think, my instinct's do or die
Being skilled in handling violent situations instinctively


When I ride for the West Side nuthin' but high
Finding pride in representing the West Side


Bitches don't cry
Not caring about women's feelings


It'll be some other sad love shit
Rejecting love and romantic relationships


Cruise down the block, another hoodrat to hit
Bringing harm to a young woman in the neighborhood


Pay attention while I mention how I been payin' dues
Earning a reputation through violence and illegal activities


Since boulevard and corduroys and high school
Referring to one's journey from childhood to adulthood


When bitches talk shit we straight pump
Reacting violently when criticized by women


When Bloods and Crips commence to chalk 'em
Using violence against fellow gang members


Givin it to you, the real deal now you know
Being honest about one's violent lifestyle


Chills with me, a whole greenery to straight blow
Investing profits from illegal activities in marijuana


Sittin on top of the world, s'yep
Feeling on top of the world


C.M.W. no love, Compton 4 death geah
Showing territorial loyalty to CMW and Compton


One two one two stick'em
Encouraging participation in the song


Half Ounce in the house stick'em
Showing pride in Half Ounce's presence


Compton in the house stick'em
Referencing Compton in the song


And all y'all butt-naked lick'em
Disrespecting rivals


Geah
Acknowledgement


And that's how the fuck we do it
Proudly expressing their violent lifestyle


Representin' the West
Pledging loyalty to the West




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Pauly Ejr

Love it

Kamal Ramzi

The bassline wow wow

Klerk Trent

"and the church choir blows. Ahhhhh". πŸ˜‚πŸ”₯

Sergio W

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ’―

Steve Duvalsaint

Early ad libs πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Daron Boyd

Classic track GEAH πŸ”₯

JK number5

MC Eiht

Last Man Standing

🎀🎀🎀🎀

Gangsta hip-hop

Ryder for life

Justin S

Ggyeah.

More Versions