2 Hookers And An 8 Ball
Mindless Self Indulgence Lyrics


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2 hookers and an Eightball
Can you believe that I write this shit?
2 hookers and an Eightball
Stupid people thinking I am cool

I definitely give myself props
And that way I always get what I want
I always try to keep my edge
With 2 hookers and an
8 ball niggaz and all the gold glitters
As I rock them niggaz and get
Freaky-deaky with a front row ticket
For all of my bitches
'Cause my momma said to pick the very best one

2 hookers and an 8 ball
Can you believe that I write this shit?
2 hookers and an 8 ball
It - ain't - that - fucking - hard

I'm standing up to all my abuse
Inexperience is when I lose

I'm struggling to keep my edge
With 2 hookers and an
8 ball babies for all the fine ladies
Fallin' out in my Mercedes
And into the 80's
With a bad case of rabies
And a high-top fade

2 hookers and an Eightball
Can you believe that I write this shit?
2 hookers and an Eightball
Stupid people thinking I am cool

Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, what a day

How 'bout that coke?
You want that coke?
Oh, oh, oh
I thought I told ya to go
I want that cocaine
Want the coke
Oh, ah, ah
I thought I told ya to go
How bout that cocaine
Want that coke
Oh, ah, ah
I thought I told ya to go
Well then go
Fucking go

8 ball niggaz and all the gold glitters
As I rock them niggaz and get
Freaky-deaky with a front row ticket
For all of my bitches
'Cause my momma said to pick the very best one

2 hookers and an Eightball
Can you believe that I write this shit?
2 hookers and an Eightball
Stupid people thinking I am cool

[Break]

2 hookers and an Eightball
Can you believe that I write this shit?




2 hookers and an Eightball
Stupid people thinking I am cool

Overall Meaning

"2 Hookers and an 8 Ball" is a song by the American band Mindless Self Indulgence. The song is considered controversial due to its explicit lyrics about drug use and sex work. The song is also often misunderstood as a celebration of these activities, when in reality it is a satirical commentary on the superficiality and shallowness of society.


The song is essentially a critique of society's obsession with status, wealth, and pleasure-seeking. The lyrics are filled with references to material possessions, including gold, cocaine, and luxury cars, that are used as symbols of status and success. The title itself is a reference to the idea that one can buy anything with money, even illegal drugs and sex.


The chorus, "Can you believe that I write this shit? Stupid people thinking I am cool," is a direct criticism of people who glorify such activities without fully understanding or acknowledging their detrimental effects on society. The song also makes a mockery of the very notion of coolness and the desperate measures people will take to achieve it.


Overall, "2 Hookers and an 8 Ball" is a clever and cutting critique of society's shallow and materialistic values.


Line by Line Meaning

2 hookers and an Eightball
Reinforces the idea that the singer lives a life of excess, and his art reflects this.


Can you believe that I write this shit?
The singer is questioning the expectations of his audience, perhaps feeling fraudulent as an artist.


Stupid people thinking I am cool
The singer looks down on fans who find him 'cool,' suggesting a disdainful attitude.


I definitely give myself props
The artist is self-congratulatory, feeling proud of himself and his work.


And that way I always get what I want
The artist is suggesting that his arrogance or entitlement leads to his success.


I always try to keep my edge
The singer sees himself as someone who is always striving for improvement or innovation in his work and lifestyle.


With 2 hookers and an 8 ball niggaz and all the gold glitters
The singer is describing a lavish, hedonistic lifestyle that he views as aspirational.


As I rock them niggaz and get Freaky-deaky with a front row ticket
The artist is bragging about his sexual exploits, potentially depicting women as objects.


For all of my bitches
The artist is objectifying women again.


'Cause my momma said to pick the very best one
The artist is making light of his past associations with women, potentially disrespecting his mother's values or advice.


It - ain't - that - fucking - hard
The singer is mocking the idea that his work is difficult to produce or to understand.


I'm standing up to all my abuse
The artist is suggesting that he is resilient in the face of criticism.


Inexperience is when I lose
The singer is saying that his mistakes are likely due to lack of knowledge or skill, not due to his own shortcomings.


I'm struggling to keep my edge
The singer acknowledges that his success is dependent on his ability to continue innovating, implying that it is difficult to do so.


With 2 hookers and an 8 ball babies for all the fine ladies
The singer is again depicting a hedonistic lifestyle as desirable, portraying women as objects.


Fallin' out in my Mercedes and into the 80's
The artist is referencing both luxury and nostalgia, suggesting that he enjoys the trappings of success but also wants to recapture his past.


With a bad case of rabies and a high-top fade
The artist is describing a contrasting image of himself, possibly implying that he is not actually as glamorous as he portrays himself to be.


Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, what a day
The singer is making a reference to the fun, freedom, and excitement of weekends.


How 'bout that coke?
The singer is referring to cocaine use in a casual, flippant way.


You want that coke?
The artist is offering drugs to someone else, perhaps normalizing the use of illegal drugs.


I thought I told ya to go
The artist is dismissive of someone, suggesting that he has power over them.


Well then go, Fucking go
The artist is commanding someone to leave, using obscenities to emphasize his authority.


[Break]
The music changes or stops for a brief period, perhaps indicating a change in tone or theme.




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