Against All Odds
Makaveli Lyrics

To my niggas that went out in the line of duty
This is a tribute to my friends who died while carrying out their responsibilities

21 gun salute
Giving a ceremonial salute with gunfire

One love, one thug, one nation (let's get down, let's do this)
We're all united as one, whether we're criminals or not, let's come together and take action

Hoping my true motherfuckers know
I wish my loyal friends understand

This be the realest shit I ever wrote (against all odds)
This is the most genuine and authentic song I've ever written, despite facing many challenges

Up in the studio, getting blowed
I'm in the recording studio, smoking marijuana

To the truest shit I ever spoke
Expressing the rawest and most truthful words I've ever uttered

21 gun salute, dressed in fatigues, black jeans and boots
Paying respect to fallen soldiers, dressed in military attire

I just appeared in the crowd, all you seen was troops
I suddenly emerged among the group of people, and all you could see were armed individuals

This little nigga named Nas think he live like me
Nas believes he lives a similar lifestyle to mine, but it's all just a fantasy

You living fantasies, nigga, I reject your deposit
You're living in a world of make-believe, and I refuse to accept your false claims

We shook Dre punk ass, now he out of the closet
We exposed Dr. Dre's cowardice, and now he's revealed his true self

Mobb Deep wonder why a nigga blowed 'em out
Mobb Deep is questioning why I targeted and defeated them

Next time grown folks talking, nigga, close your mouth
When adults are having a conversation, you should keep quiet and mind your own business

Peep me, I take this war shit deeply
Watch and learn from me, I'm heavily invested in this warfare

Done seen too many real players fall to let these bitch niggas to beat me
I've witnessed many talented individuals fail, and I won't let these weak individuals defeat me

Puffy, let's be honest you a punk or you will see me with gloves?
Puffy, tell the truth, are you a coward or will you face me in a fight?

Remember that shit you said to Vibe about me being a thug?
Don't forget what you told Vibe magazine about me being a criminal

And you can tell the people you roll with whatever you want
You can lie to your entourage and followers all you want

But you and I know what's going on
But deep down, both you and I know the truth

Payback, I knew you bitch niggas from way back
It's time for revenge, I've known you weak individuals for a long time

Witness me strapped with MAC's, knew I wouldn't play that
See me armed with MAC-10 guns, you should've known I wouldn't tolerate disrespect

All you old rappers tryin' to advance
All you aging rappers attempting to make progress

It's all over now, take it like a man (trick ass square)
Your time is up, accept your defeat gracefully (foolish idiot)

Niggas looking like, Larry Holmes, flabby and sick (look at De La Soul)
You rappers appear overweight and weak, just like Larry Holmes, and even De La Soul

Tryna player hate on my shit, you can eat a fat dick
Trying to disrespect my work, well, go ahead and suck a big penis

Let it be known, this how you made me
Understand that your actions are the reason I've become who I am

Lovin' how I got you niggas crazy (nigga)
I enjoy seeing how my success drives you crazy

I heard he was light skinned, stocky, with a Haitian accent
I heard rumors about a light-skinned, strong-built man with a Haitian accent

Jewelry, fast cars and he's known for flashing (what's his name?)
He's known for his expensive jewelry, fast cars, and showing off. What's his name?

Listen while I take you back and lace this rap (nigga, say his name)
Listen as I tell a story and fill in the details (nigga, tell me his name)

A real live tale about a snitch named Haitian Jack
I'm about to tell you a true story about a collaborator named Haitian Jack who betrayed us

Knew he was working for the feds, same crime, different trial (I knew it)
I knew he was an informant for the authorities, involved in the same illegal activities but faced separate legal proceedings

Nigga, picture what he said, and did I mention
Imagine the lies and deceit that he spread, and did I say

Promised to payback, Jimmy Henchmen, in due time
He promised to seek vengeance against Jimmy Henchmen, and it would happen at the right moment

I knew you bitch niggas is listening, the world is mine
I'm aware that you weak individuals are listening, but ultimately, I hold power and control

Set me up, wet me up, niggas stuck me up (I'm back)
They planned a trap, tried to kill me, but I survived and now I'm back

Heard the guns bust, but you tricks never shut me up (I'm back)
You may have fired guns, but you failed to silence me

Touch one of mine, on everything I own
Harm any of my loved ones, and I'll swear on everything I possess

I will destroy everything you touch, play the game, nigga
I will ruin everything you're involved in, be careful how you play this game

All out warfare, eye for eye
We're in a state of total conflict, seeking revenge proportional to the harm done

Last words to a bitch nigga, why you lie?
These are my final words to a deceitful person, why do you continue to lie?

Now you gotta watch your back, now watch your front
You need to be cautious from all angles, not just focused on your back

Here we come, gunshots to Tut, now you stuck
We're coming for you, gunfire aimed at Tut, now you're trapped

Fuck the rap game nigga, nigga, this M.O.B
I don't care about the rap industry, it's all about Money Over Bitches

So believe me, we enemies
So trust me, we're foes

I go against all odds
I defy all expectations and challenges

Puffy gettin' bribed like a bitch, to hide that fact
Puffy is being paid like a coward to conceal the truth

He did some shit he shouldn't have did, so we ridin' for that
He engaged in wrongful actions, and now we're seeking retaliation for that

And that nigga that was down for me
And that person who used to support me

Resting dead, switched sides
Now lying dead, he betrayed our allegiance

Guess his new friends wanted him dead
It seems his new associates had a desire to kill him

Probably be murdered for the shit that I said
He likely lost his life because of statements I made

I bring the real, be a legend, breathing or dead
I bring the truth, aiming to become legendary, regardless of whether I'm alive or dead

Lord, listen to me
God, pay attention to my words

God don't like ugly, it was written
God dislikes immoral actions, it was predestined

Ayo, Nas, your whole damn style is bitten (this nigga sounds like Rakim)
Hey, Nas, your entire style is clearly copied (this guy sounds like Rakim)

You heard my melody, read about my life in the papers
You've listened to my music and read about my life in the newspapers

All my run-ins with authorities, felonious capers
All my encounters with law enforcement, involving criminal exploits

Now you wanna live my life, so what's a 'chazzer,' Nas?
Now you want to emulate my lifestyle, but do you even know what a 'chazzer' is, Nas?

Niggas that don't rhyme right
Rappers who can't even rap properly

You've seen too many movies
You've watched too many movies and it's influenced your perception

Load 'em up against the wall, close his eyes
Prepare the guns and execute him against the wall, closing his eyes forever

Since you lie, you die, goodbye
Because you're a liar, you will die, goodbye

Let the real live niggas hear the truth from me
Let the authentic individuals hear the truth from me

What would you do if you was me (nigga)
How would you react if you were in my position?

21 gun salute to my niggas that died in the line of duty
Giving a ceremonial salute with gunfire to my friends who died while carrying out their responsibilities

Representin' to the fullest, being soldiers with military minds
Showing utmost dedication, being warriors with strategic thinking

That play the rules of the game, 21 gun salute
Those who abide by the rules of the game, honoring them with a 21 gun salute

I salute you, my niggas, stay strong
I admire and honor you, my friends, stay resilient

I ride for you, I rhyme for you, I roll for you, it's all for you
I stand up for you, I rap for you, I face danger for you, it's all because of you

To all you bitch made niggas, I'm comin' for you
To all you weak individuals, I'm coming after you

Against all odds, I don't care who the fuck you is, nigga
Regardless of who you are, I will challenge you and defy all expectations, nigga

You touch me, I'm at you
If you provoke or harm me, I will retaliate

I know you motherfuckers didn't think I forgot
I'm aware that you assholes thought I forgot

Hell nah, I ain't forgot, nigga
Hell no, I haven't forgotten, nigga

I just remember what you told me
I vividly recall what you said to me

You said don't go to war unless I got my money right
You advised me not to engage in conflict unless I have sufficient funds

Aight
Alright

I got my money right, nigga, now I want war
Well, I've taken care of my finances, and now I'm ready for warfare