Compton 4 Death
MC Eiht Lyrics
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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
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
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