Whatever
Masta Killa; Prodigal Sunn; Streetlife Lyrics


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"I think of sometime" - sample repeated throughout the song

I see him Killa blast on 'em, never yo

I got the drop on you, don't flinch
Pop niggaz like John Lynch
Leave niggaz in they own stench
I'mma light drinker, heavy smoker
Known for duckin' show promoters
Pass the money, over, my whole crew is ex-cons
Be alarmed, when you hear the err-urrrrr
It's on, Silverback niggaz under the stairs
When we link up, we travel in pairs
Ya'll niggaz best to beware of the most thoroughest
Cover all aspects, four corners
You can't creep up on us
I'm takin' one for the team, deal me in
And when the smoke clears, do it again
This ain't a side show, you can die slow
There's no I in team, we all ride yo!
The Masta brought the ceremony, this is my testament
Homicide Housing, that's what I represent

Criminal gun play, chemical dream to P.J.'s
Last raid, another fed paid, bed rum: Sunday
The world dyin' for the love of money
Expensive chains, intensive pain from that cocaine
Condition the brain, children in strain, as I look back
Memory lane, civil and plain, it be in fame
A major part of the game, chemistry grain
Foolish kids ran when I came
Forty acres, five percent of terrain
Spark right through my vein tunnel, aim through this jungle of rain
A lot of haters wanna see us hang
But watch me bang as in Eagle/Crane
Step back, shatter your frame
Another victim in the system where he barely sustained
Forkin' in, I sold a million way, his first campaign
Sippin' rosemary cherry champagne, nigga
The young and the dangerous, water on the wrist, ice cryst'
Talk with a lisp, then I be top of your list

[Chorus]
We all in this together, forever and ever
Down for whatever, whenever, yeah, yeah
We all in this together, forever and ever
Down for whatever, whenever

Check the Words from the Genius, that was written in pen
Murder gloves, hide the fingerprint, but never the sin
Ghetto prophet that's born to quote
Got the crimies, behind me, with the face on stroke
Don't provoke, trust son, that thing bust, and we roll dangerous
Who can handle us, when we rush the clubs on thrust
Yo, don't miss the lead vocalist, terrorist
Wu-Tang, a pure danger, the God hold a fort
Teach law, universal, beat down, my stomping ground
We hold courts in the streets of New York
Snort the gun powder, eyes stay red like fire
Cut the mic wire, hit a love ballad note
Pen stroke, beautiful quote, for you to deep throat
Ghetto life had to rough up in the housing
They only make 'em us, every twenty five thousand





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Whatever" by Masta Killa featuring Streetlife and Prodigal Sunn is a gritty and raw portrayal of life on the streets. The repeated sample of "I think of sometime" adds a sense of introspection and reflection to the lyrics. Masta Killa lays down violent but calculated threats against his enemies, claiming that he has the "drop" on them and can "pop niggaz" like John Lynch. He boasts of being a "light drinker, heavy smoker" known for avoiding show promoters and having a crew of ex-cons. Meanwhile, Streetlife and Prodigal Sunn add their own verses to the song, painting a picture of the harsh realities of life in the ghetto, with themes of crime, drugs, and survival.


The chorus emphasizes the theme of unity, with the rappers declaring that they are "all in this together, forever and ever" and "down for whatever, whenever." The song as a whole is a testament to the bond that forms among those who face adversity together, united by their struggle and their determination to survive.


Line by Line Meaning

I think of sometime
The sample is repeated throughout the song.


I see him Killa blast on 'em, never yo
Masta Killa is known for his unrestrained aggression when dealing with enemies.


I got the drop on you, don't flinch
I have knowledge and information that puts me in a position of advantage over you.


Pop niggaz like John Lynch
I easily defeat and overcome my opponents, just like John Lynch, a successful NFL safety with numerous accolades.


Leave niggaz in they own stench
After defeating my opponents, they are left to deal with the consequences and embarrassment of their loss.


I'mma light drinker, heavy smoker
I don't drink alcohol very often, but I do smoke a lot.


Known for duckin' show promoters
I have a history of avoiding and escaping the clutches of event promoters who are trying to control me.


Pass the money, over, my whole crew is ex-cons
Give me the money, my entire team consists of ex-convicts who don't play by the rules.


Be alarmed, when you hear the err-urrrrr
Prepare yourself for danger when you hear the sound of the alarm.


It's on, Silverback niggaz under the stairs
Our group of strong, powerful men are hiding and waiting to strike.


When we link up, we travel in pairs
We always move in groups of two for protection and support.


Ya'll niggaz best to beware of the most thoroughest
You should be afraid of us, we are the most dangerous and thorough group around.


Cover all aspects, four corners
We have everything covered, we are prepared for any situation that comes our way.


You can't creep up on us
We are aware of our surroundings and won't be caught off guard.


I'm takin' one for the team, deal me in
I'm willing to sacrifice for the group, count me in.


And when the smoke clears, do it again
We don't back down, we keep going even after a tough battle.


This ain't a side show, you can die slow
This isn't a game, it's real life and it can end badly for you.


There's no I in team, we all ride yo!
We work together as a team, nobody is more important than anyone else.


The Masta brought the ceremony, this is my testament
This is my time to shine, I'm here to prove myself and show what I'm capable of.


Homicide Housing, that's what I represent
I come from a place where violence and crime are rampant, that's where I'm from and who I am.


Criminal gun play, chemical dream to P.J.'s
My life includes reckless and violent behavior, as well as drug use to escape my reality.


Last raid, another fed paid, bed rum: Sunday
The last raid resulted in yet another law enforcement agent losing their life and a day of rest on Sunday in honor of their sacrifice.


The world dyin' for the love of money
The world is consumed with the desire for wealth and material possessions, to the point of self-destruction.


Expensive chains, intensive pain from that cocaine
The pursuit of wealth often leads to addiction and misery, especially when it involves drugs like cocaine.


Condition the brain, children in strain, as I look back
The adults who are supposed to be protecting and teaching children are instead conditioning their young minds for a life of suffering and struggle.


Memory lane, civil and plain, it be in fame
Looking back at the past, society's history is often brutal and oppressive, yet we still celebrate fame and success that comes from that history.


A major part of the game, chemistry grain
The industry is corrupt, and it takes a certain type of person to thrive in it, often involving the use of drugs as a coping mechanism.


Foolish kids ran when I came
Naive and inexperienced young people were intimidated by me and fled when I arrived.


Forty acres, five percent of terrain
We may have been given a small portion of something, but it's still something to be claimed and protected.


Spark right through my vein tunnel, aim through this jungle of rain
I'm ready for battle, my adrenaline is pumping and my aim is true, despite the obstacles and difficulties we face.


A lot of haters wanna see us hang
There are many people who despise us and want to see us fail and suffer.


But watch me bang as in Eagle/Crane
Despite the opposition, I will continue to fight and succeed, just like the powerful and graceful movements of an eagle or crane.


Step back, shatter your frame
Step away from me or risk being violently dismantled and broken.


Another victim in the system where he barely sustained
Another person has been caught in the unjust and oppressive system, barely managing to survive.


Forkin' in, I sold a million way, his first campaign
I made a lot of money through illegal means, through my first campaign for success.


Sippin' rosemary cherry champagne, nigga
I'm enjoying the finer things in life, such as expensive champagne infused with rosemary and cherry flavors.


The young and the dangerous, water on the wrist, ice cryst'
We are young and reckless, living dangerously and flaunting our wealth and status with jewelry and accessories.


Talk with a lisp, then I be top of your list
Even when I speak in a way that is unconventional or mocked by others, I will still rise to the top and be successful.


We all in this together, forever and ever
We are all united and will remain so, now and forever.


Down for whatever, whenever, yeah, yeah
We are willing to do whatever it takes, whenever we're needed, no hesitation.


Check the Words from the Genius, that was written in pen
Listen to the wise words of the genius, they were written down in ink and are now timeless.


Murder gloves, hide the fingerprint, but never the sin
Even if we cover up the evidence of our crimes, we can never truly hide the guilt and shame of our actions.


Ghetto prophet that's born to quote
I am a prophet of the ghetto, born to speak and share my wisdom with those around me.


Got the crimies, behind me, with the face on stroke
I have the support of my criminal associates, who are ready and willing to help me carry out my plans with a fierce determination.


Don't provoke, trust son, that thing bust, and we roll dangerous
Don't mess with us, because we're ready to use violence if necessary, and we're not afraid to take risks.


Who can handle us, when we rush the clubs on thrust
Nobody can beat us when we're moving with such intensity and momentum in the club scene.


Yo, don't miss the lead vocalist, terrorist
Make sure you pay attention to the main rapper, who is a dangerous and feared presence in the industry.


Wu-Tang, a pure danger, the God hold a fort
The Wu-Tang Clan is a powerful and dangerous group, with their leader holding down the fort and protecting his followers.


Teach law, universal, beat down, my stomping ground
I teach the universal laws of life and success, while also doing whatever it takes to overcome those who would try to stand in my way.


We hold courts in the streets of New York
Our battles and victories are played out in the streets of New York, where we fight for dominance and respect.


Snort the gun powder, eyes stay red like fire
We are constantly on edge, fueled by the intensity of our battles and the adrenaline pumping through our veins.


Cut the mic wire, hit a love ballad note
I have the ability to switch between being a violent and aggressive rapper, to suddenly performing a sensitive and romantic love song.


Pen stroke, beautiful quote, for you to deep throat
My rhymes are like poetry, beautiful and evocative, meant to be savored and enjoyed in a deep and meaningful way.


Ghetto life had to rough up in the housing
Growing up in the ghetto, life was incredibly difficult and rough, especially when living in low-income housing.


They only make 'em us, every twenty five thousand
There are only a select few of us who come from these circumstances, with only twenty-five thousand born into this world every year.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LISA A DREW, SHAYE SMITH

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