Hard Times
MC Eiht (ft. Compton's Most Wanted) Lyrics


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Geah, we in the muthafuckin house
Eihthype in the muthafuckin house bitch, for the 94
Ain't no love ho, uh
And right about now Niggas On The Run in the muthafuckin house
Lil Hawk'n Bird in the muthafuckin house
Half Ounce in this bitch, you know I'm sayin'?
And this how we gon' do this for all the Compton homies
Niggas back the fuck up and let me get down
Another O.G. from the Compton town
Uh, so put yo' gun down, run up fool
And as you proceed to run get that with the tool
It's Mc Eiht so what's up with that?
Ratta-tat-tat from the stolen gat
Uh, my nigga fuckin' Hawk & Bird got the Mac-10
Eihthype quick to do that ass in
Living in the street where we slang that cavi
Fool if you don't know, it's Compton - Cali
Hood rats tryin' to scheme on my riches
Hit the pussy and dash, fuck you bitches
Gotta watch out for the schemin' cops
Car jacking and macking don't stop
Come back to hit yo' fuckin' block with the Tec-9
I'm doin' my dirt cause fool it's hard times, geah

I never leave the pad without the gun
Dip through and kick it with some niggas on the run
They put me down on a lick
On some punk fools across town you can get the dick
Slipped up and fucked around, I seen the goods
Don't mess around with these niggas in the hood
I hit 'em up with that muthafuckin west side
Serve a clock-head for the fuckin' G-ride
You're all alone so now it's on
See the barrel of my chrome, take 2 to your dome, uh
You can't fuck with it fool so don't say nuthin'
Niggas I'm stompin' so I'll keep dumpin'
Don't try to fuck with the Eiht - ball
As I chop chop, timber, I'll watch that ass fall
So is that it? I don't think you want no more
Nigga new improved like Madden 94
Hut hut fool, so now you gotta punt
As I flick your ass like ashes off my blunt, hard times

Aw shit, you better run when the night fall
Eihthype fuckin' up shit on a murder call
So bail the fuck on before I start taggin'
Khaki's creased up bitch and I'm saggin'
All the way down the chronic row to the mutherfuckin Hub
Pocket full of bud
Niggas don't fuck around is what you heard
Back up's brought in by Little Hawk & Bird
Creep in the muthafuckin' home
Put 2 hollow points in your dome then I'm gone
Back out the muthafuckin' win - dow
Leave your crib smellin just like endo
Niggas got guns, niggas got funds
Niggas cap that ass so we niggas on the run, geah
Bail from the depths of hell, that's Compton
If you don't copy we knock out teeth
So bring your mark ass down to the spot
Where one times is hot and you might get got, hard times, geah

We in the mutherfuckin house
Eihthype in the mutherfuckin' house
Niggas On The Run in the mutherfuckin' house
And that's how we doin' it for the 94 nigga
So stay the fuck down fool, geah




Like I said before, geah
Nigga

Overall Meaning

The song "Hard Times" by MC Eiht featuring CMW is an intense rap track that delves into the realities of life in the streets of Compton, California. The lyrics are packed with vivid descriptions of the hardships that come with life in the ghetto, including violence, poverty, and constant hustling. The song is a representation of the gangsta rap genre that was popular in the 90s, which focused on themes of street life and gang culture. Throughout the song, MC Eiht raps about the challenges he faces on a daily basis, from dealing with the police to outsmarting his rivals.


The lyrics are structured around a series of warnings and threats aimed at anyone who dares to cross MC Eiht or his crew. He warns his enemies to back off and let him do his thing, or else face the consequences. He boasts about his ability to handle any situation that comes his way and describes the various weapons he has at his disposal. He also talks about his loyalty to his friends and his willingness to go to great lengths to protect them. Overall, the song is a gritty portrayal of life in the ghetto and the struggles that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Geah, we in the muthafuckin house
We are present in the house and ready to take over.


Eihthype in the muthafuckin house bitch, for the 94
Eihthype is present in the house, representing for 1994.


Ain't no love ho, uh
There is no love or kindness here.


And right about now Niggas On The Run in the muthafuckin house
Niggas On The Run are currently present in the house.


Lil Hawk'n Bird in the muthafuckin house
Lil Hawk and Bird are also present in the house.


Half Ounce in this bitch, you know I'm sayin'?
Half Ounce is also present in the house.


And this how we gon' do this for all the Compton homies
This is how we represent for our Compton homies.


Niggas back the fuck up and let me get down
Everyone needs to step back and let me handle my business.


Another O.G. from the Compton town
I am another original gangster from Compton.


Uh, so put yo' gun down, run up fool
You should put your gun down and come at me face to face like a fool.


And as you proceed to run get that with the tool
When you start running away, I will use my weapon to stop you.


It's Mc Eiht so what's up with that?
As the rapper Mc Eiht, what are you going to do about it?


Ratta-tat-tat from the stolen gat
I will shoot my gun (a stolen one) rapidly.


Uh, my nigga fuckin' Hawk & Bird got the Mac-10
My associates, Hawk and Bird, have a Mac-10 weapon.


Eihthype quick to do that ass in
I am quick to take care of business and defeat my enemies.


Living in the street where we slang that cavi
We live in the streets where we sell crack cocaine.


Fool if you don't know, it's Compton - Cali
If you were not aware, this is Compton in the state of California.


Hood rats tryin' to scheme on my riches
People from the neighborhood are attempting to come up on my wealth.


Hit the pussy and dash, fuck you bitches
I have had sexual relations with these women and left them without any remorse.


Gotta watch out for the schemin' cops
We must be careful of the corrupt police officers.


Car jacking and macking don't stop
We continue to steal cars and hustle every day.


Come back to hit yo' fuckin' block with the Tec-9
I will return to your neighborhood with my Tec-9 weapon.


I'm doin' my dirt cause fool it's hard times, geah
I have to do what I need to do because it is a difficult time in my life.


I never leave the pad without the gun
I always carry my firearm when leaving my home.


Dip through and kick it with some niggas on the run
I go around and hang out with other people who are also fugitives from the law.


They put me down on a lick
They informed me of a robbery that could be successful.


On some punk fools across town you can get the dick
I am going to rob some foolish individuals who live in another part of town.


Slipped up and fucked around, I seen the goods
I made a mistake and got caught, but I saw what I was trying to steal.


Don't mess around with these niggas in the hood
Do not play or mess with people from the neighborhood.


I hit 'em up with that muthafuckin west side
I represent and show support for the west side of the city.


Serve a clock-head for the fuckin' G-ride
I will do anything for my car (G-ride), even hurt someone for it.


You're all alone so now it's on
Now that you are alone, it is time for me to attack.


See the barrel of my chrome, take 2 to your dome, uh
You will see the barrel of my gun and I will shoot you twice in the head.


You can't fuck with it fool so don't say nuthin'
You cannot compete or beat me, so do not even try to say anything.


Niggas I'm stompin' so I'll keep dumpin'
I am not going to stop firing my weapon.


Don't try to fuck with the Eiht - ball
Do not attempt to mess with me, Mc Eiht.


As I chop chop, timber, I'll watch that ass fall
I will defeat you as if chopping down a tree and watch you fall.


So is that it? I don't think you want no more
Is this all you've got? I know you cannot handle any more.


Nigga new improved like Madden 94
I am an improved individual, like the popular video game Madden 94.


Hut hut fool, so now you gotta punt
You are forced to punt the ball because you cannot score against me.


As I flick your ass like ashes off my blunt, hard times
I easily defeat you like the ashes from my marijuana blunt, during these hard times.


Aw shit, you better run when the night fall
You should run away when it darkens and night falls.


Eihthype fuckin' up shit on a murder call
I am causing destruction and committing murder when called upon.


So bail the fuck on before I start taggin'
You should leave before I start writing graffiti on your property.


Khaki's creased up bitch and I'm saggin'
My khaki pants are neatly ironed while I sag them down low.


All the way down the chronic row to the mutherfuckin Hub
I am walking down the street lined with marijuana plants to the Hub (a location).


Pocket full of bud
My pocket is full of marijuana.


Niggas don't fuck around is what you heard
You heard correctly that we are serious individuals who should not be messed with.


Back up's brought in by Little Hawk & Bird
Hawk and Bird have brought backup to the situation.


Creep in the muthafuckin' home
I sneak into the house undetected.


Put 2 hollow points in your dome then I'm gone
I will shoot you twice in the head with hollow point bullets and then leave.


Back out the muthafuckin' win - dow
I leave the scene through the window.


Leave your crib smellin just like endo
I leave your home smelling like the marijuana I smoked.


Niggas got guns, niggas got funds
We have guns and money.


Niggas cap that ass so we niggas on the run, geah
We shoot anyone who tries to mess with us, and we are constantly on the run from the law.


Bail from the depths of hell, that's Compton
We flee from the dangerous and difficult conditions in Compton.


If you don't copy we knock out teeth
If you do not follow our lead, we will harm you.


So bring your mark ass down to the spot
Come to the location where we are and show yourself as an easy target.


Where one times is hot and you might get got, hard times, geah
The police are actively searching for us and you could get caught up in the situation.


So stay the fuck down fool, geah
You should stay out of our way.


Like I said before, geah
As I stated earlier...


Nigga
A slang term used to refer to another person.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES VINCENT SMITH, ELLIOTT SMITH, FRANK EDWARD WILSON, JOSEPH ROBERT SMITH, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER

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