Caught Up
Mack 10; Ol' Dirty Bastard; Royal Flush Lyrics

Ol' Dirty kickin' your ass..
Ol' Dirty Bastard is asserting his dominance over the listener.

The things that you learnt in class is trash
Ol' Dirty Bastard is ridiculing formal education, suggesting that he knows better.

You can't do nothin' wit' it, I put you in the past
Ol' Dirty Bastard believes that the traditional skills and knowledge taught in school are useless in the real world.

You broken motherfuckers, shut the fuck up
Ol' Dirty Bastard is insulting those who are not as successful as him, and telling them to be quiet.

I do it 'til you bad luck and head gets plucked
Ol' Dirty Bastard is threatening violence against those who oppose him.

The only thing on your brain is to give me this cash
Ol' Dirty Bastard believes that the only thing people care about is money, and they are willing to do anything to get it.

Stay out of my business 'cause I'm takin' your tash
Ol' Dirty Bastard is warning others not to interfere with his money-making schemes.

This struggle on the ming, non of why'all bring
Ol' Dirty Bastard suggests that he is the only one capable of dealing with the difficult situations he faces.

I got why'all in.. flavouring
Ol' Dirty Bastard is taunting others, suggesting that he has control over them and is toying with them.

I seem to fuck about a bitch or a crooked ass cop
Mack 10 does not care about women or corrupt police officers.

I'm a burst that, it's dealin', the hustle don't stop
Mack 10 is always on the move, constantly hustling and making deals.

I got stones and hairone, ecstasy and weed
Mack 10 has drugs to sell, including crack cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, and marijuana.

Meth, imphetamine, sherm, sticks and speed
Mack 10 also has methamphetamine, PCP, marijuana cigarettes dipped in embalming fluid, and amphetamines.

Pay it high wid, dope is all I got to give
Mack 10's only commodity is drugs, and he charges high prices for them.

I'm a ghetto nigga dog so I get it how I live
Mack 10 is a product of the ghetto and is simply trying to survive.

Got money, lock 'em off, fuckers still I got drama
Mack 10 is rich, but still has enemies and problems to deal with.

Got two strike dog and five baby mamas
Mack 10 has been in trouble with the law before, and he has five children with different women.

With new strain I maintain, I'm ready and willin'
Mack 10 has adapted to changing circumstances and is always prepared.

to keep change on niggas brains to keep the blood spillin'
Mack 10 is willing to use violence to protect his interests and maintain his reputation.

I hate it but it ain't complicated, it's real simple
Mack 10 does not enjoy the violent aspects of his lifestyle, but he accepts that it is necessary.

Fuck with me and know you get a hole in your temple
Mack 10 will not hesitate to kill anyone who crosses him.

I ain't gonna play you niggas, I'ma slay you niggas
Mack 10 is serious about his threats.

Don't take but a few figures and a few new triggers
Mack 10 can easily acquire more guns and money if needed.

Mack 10 livin' legend, every West coast rhymin'
Mack 10 is highly respected in his community and is considered a pioneer of West Coast hip-hop.

Straight hoo bangin' gangsta and all rhymin' sodom, it's bad
Mack 10 is proud of his gangster reputation and has no apologies for his behavior.

Shut up, let me talk for a minute, a lot of bull shit on my mind
Royal Flush is frustrated and needs to express himself.

Dealin' with crime, a lot of why'all dealin' wid rhymes
Royal Flush is involved in criminal activity, while many of his peers are focused on their music careers.

Stuck on the grind, crackheads cookin' my pies
Royal Flush is working hard to make money, and drug addicts are helping him by cooking the drugs he sells.

Startin' off on the 1-2-5, the block's mine
Royal Flush began his criminal career selling drugs in Harlem, and now he controls that territory.

Bucket the spine, DH tryna tap my line
Royal Flush believes that the police are monitoring his phone calls and trying to catch him.

Stop my producitons, want to know my money discussions
The police are interfering with Royal Flush's ability to make money by shutting down his illegal activities.

Who I roll wid, "buy so many cars is he legitin' of my dick"
People are questioning Royal Flush's legitimacy and wondering how he can afford to buy so many expensive cars.

It didn't matter when I ain't have shit
Royal Flush did not care what others thought when he was poor and struggling.

They done watch me in helicopters, parklin' in my crib
The police are aggressively surveilling Royal Flush, even going so far as to watch him from helicopters.

All I want to feed is my kids, no time to do a bid
Royal Flush is motivated by his desire to provide for his children, and does not want to go to prison and leave them behind.

Feel me, I forced the whole guns a while for my ones
Royal Flush has resorted to violence to protect his interests and make money.

Didn't sell drugs, where the money come from?
Royal Flush is being questioned about the source of his wealth.

No school, no job, no bitch, no food, fuck that
Royal Flush did not have many options growing up, and turned to crime out of necessity.

Do what I do to make my shit true
Royal Flush is proud of what he has achieved and will not apologize for his methods.

And I make it hard on them boys who blew they cats charges
Royal Flush takes pleasure in making things difficult for those who have been arrested and charged with crimes.

If I go to jail you know I'm blowin' on the Sergeants
Royal Flush is willing to inform on his fellow criminals in order to get a reduced sentence if he gets caught.

[Chorus x5]
The chorus repeats the idea that some people get caught up in criminal activity, while others try to evade the law.