Cold World
Menace Clan Lyrics

Even though I live in Cali, nigga, it's cold out here
Despite living in California, the streets are freezing and dangerous

When I step out the house, it's like steppin in a freezer
The danger is everywhere and it's impossible to avoid

Either he wants to get me or she wants to stick me
There are always enemies lurking and waiting to harm

I swear, I don't know how the fuck I made it past 20
Life is a constant struggle, and surviving to adulthood is an achievement

I can spit some cold shit, always keep heat, so I'm safe
I have the ability to rap fiercely and keep a gun with me for protection

From gettin frost-bit, hit a corner and a corner after I bust
Moving quickly and strategically to avoid danger is necessary

So I can toss it, I think everybody's lost it
The world is crazy and dangerous, and I need to be ready to discard my weapon if necessary

And I'm the only nigga left sane maintainin, nigga
Amidst all the chaos and danger, I am one of the few who has kept my sanity

An enemy hood on feet, groovin through the alleys and backstreets
I am constantly moving through dangerous areas with potential enemies all around

Creepin on the east side, hopin I don't get spotted
I am being cautious and trying to avoid being seen or targeted

The world is cold so I stay hot like a glock after I just shot it
The world is dangerous and I need to remain vigilant and ready for action

But when I say it's cold outside, fuck you jacker
I am not just referring to the temperature, but to the danger that surrounds me

The Tec-9 is my heat and you know I always pack it
I always carry a gun to protect myself from potential threats

It's a motherfucking fact, this is a cold world
The world is a harsh and unforgiving place

So fuck the whole world, cos I don't owe this world nothing
I have been through so much and faced so many threats that I feel no allegiance to the world

A bankroll's the only thing I'm cuttin fo'
I am only interested in accumulating wealth to protect myself and survive

So I can hold something, I gives a fuck about nothing
I only care about self-preservation and am willing to do whatever it takes to survive

But fucking and popping, what, you don't hear me or something?
I am living my life the way I need to in order to survive, and don't care about anyone else's judgment

Supply your own heat
Everyone needs to take responsibility for protecting themselves, as the world is a dangerous place

A Menace is something that comes off the barrel of a Beretta
I am a dangerous and threatening presence due to my willingness to use my gun

Cos in the South Central it's freezin, little locs and OG's and
Even in warm weather, South Central Los Angeles is a cold and dangerous place

Police and crack fiends fiendin, thievin, I believe in
The police and those addicted to drugs are just as much a threat as any other enemy

T-shirt, Levi's, St. Ives, [?] and Chucks
I dress like a regular person, but always carry a gun for protection

Snatchin crackers out their trucks, now, that's some cold shit
Even petty crimes like robbing people of their belongings are commonplace in this dangerous world

Niggaz shootin at the police, that's some bold shit
The danger is so extreme that people are willing to take on the police, one of the strongest forces in society

Watch where you goin, what you wearin, who you stroll with
You need to be constantly vigilant about your surroundings and the people around you to avoid danger

No matter the weather
The danger is always present, regardless of other circumstances

Supply your own heat, cos it's cold in the street
You need to be prepared to protect yourself from danger on the streets

And a nigga without it shoulda have thought about it
Those who do not take the necessary precautions to protect themselves will suffer the consequences

Or bein 6 feet, got to be as scandalous as Los Angeles
It is necessary to be ruthless and daring to survive in this environment

Get you something so you can handle this, the Menace way
You need to take action and arm yourself to stay safe in this dangerous world

Gun play and funerals dates is all I'm concerned with
Life is a constant battle for survival, and violence and death are always on my mind

You won't catch me in LA without my shit because I know
I will never go anywhere without my gun, as I know the dangers that lurk in this world

Here come the police yellin "Freeze"
The police are always a potential threat, and can quickly turn a situation dangerous

Cos I'm groovin with my G's
I am with my homies, and together we are stronger and more prepared to handle danger

The hood is gettin hot, now the homies is chillin
The danger is increasing, but we are relaxing and trying to enjoy life as much as possible

On the west side of LA, you know who's doin all the killin
Certain regions in LA are more dangerous than others, and it is important to be aware of these differences

I send shouts to South Central, Compton, Watts and fuck the cops
I am showing solidarity to those who live in the most dangerous areas, and I reject the authority of the police

I shot six, I dare for one of you busters hit me up
I am not afraid to retaliate against those who threaten me, and am willing to kill to protect myself

It's some cold niggaz in LA, but I ain't never been burned
There are dangerous people in LA, but I have managed to survive and avoid being harmed

Watch who you fuckin with and who you talk shit to
It is important to be selective with whom you engage, as some people will try to harm you

Because a nigga will dump and give two fucks about you
There are people who will kill without hesitation, and do not care about anyone else

Heat, a nigga need it where I'm from
In this dangerous environment, having a gun is a necessity

Sprayin and you stuck behind the truck without no get-back
If someone starts shooting, you need to be prepared to defend yourself with equal force

I keep a strap, don't worry about where it's at
I always carry a gun, and am not concerned about being caught or questioned about it

I got a nigga before he got me with my Mac-10
I am willing to shoot first and ask questions later to protect myself

Before the bullets all gone I loads my shit up again
If necessary, I will reload and continue shooting to protect myself

Can't take no ass-whippin, I'm a sore loser
If someone tries to harm me physically, I will fight back and defend myself at all costs

Anybody manoeuvre on the streets, break out the white sheets
If someone tries to act tough or threaten me on the streets, they will not live to tell about it

Turn up the heater with my 9 millimeter, PD-roll a nigga
I am not afraid of the police, and am willing to use my gun to defend myself even against them

That I hold a nigga, little locs are colder niggaz than the older niggaz
Even young people in this environment are cold and ruthless, and can be just as dangerous as older criminals

It never snows, just six-fo's, afros, ho's, niggaz with Jherri curls
The people and culture of this environment are unique and distinct, and the danger is always present

It's a cold world, supply your own heat
The world is harsh and unforgiving, and you need to be prepared to defend yourself at all times

I sell your ass some fake, fuck you ain't the first to get beat
I am willing to cheat and take advantage of others in order to survive, as many others have done before me

I'm tellin you
I am warning you about the dangers of this world, and you need to take it seriously