One Man Batallion
Mr. Shadow Lyrics
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Aha ha ha Yea!! Wassup?!
It's Mr. Shadow back up in here!
For the '99!
Beyond Entertainment style
Vicious Man Funk style
Bold Headed Individual style haha
Check it out!
[Verse 1]
Can you hear the gangsta bounce
As I step up in the house?
I got chu wonderin'
Who am I the one to leave's them sufferin'
Never under estimate the actions of a young baller
Swervin' in Impala's, lowered back, (?) and stackin' dollar's
I rolled with outlaws, real g's, ex-con parolees
Ready to put on work on you busta's
And police and impostor's, get tossed up
Hear the top of individuals that'll get chu crossed up
Locked up! Wassup! With the (?) actin' strange
Don't make me get the gauge, cock one back and rearrange
Your willin' to change your ways, if you wanna get respected
You better stay away or a hit will be attempted
On you and your boys cause we make much noise
We play with chrome toy's from S.D. to Illinois
I got no choice but to live by the sword
For my actions and my thoughts are rejected by the lord!
[Chorus 2x]
From the dark side of S.D.
You all know me
It's a the one man battalion
The one and only
Livin' like a champ
Nothin but sick goes up
In my camp
Ready to wet one off the map
At the drop of a hat!
[Verse 2]
Guess who's back still on probation?
On my way to test I'm thinkin'
'Will I slip and face (?)'
Nothin' to explain
I'm gonna put it plain and simple
Since I was an adolescent; learned to pack a pistol
When sicc was on the list I got my weapons and boots
Instead of reading books I was hanging with the crooks
And it looks the same; nothin' really change
Except a few accounts in the bank under my name
I never like to blink when I'm staring at a cop
Cause their venomous like snakes
Fool! I put that on the spot
Pops always told me never to (?) like these
Tryna play a hate-a hustla for his cars and G's
But see, I got more cars I'm a wrecka then richer
I'll be the one that'll lit chu
And put a frame around your picture
Hit cha with the style that you never heard before
Disrespect and Imma have you wishin' you were never born!
Chorus 2x
Can you feel the bass thumpin'? Let me ask you somethin'
Have you ever had a beat like this bump in your trunk before
Ain't no future if you front like the bomb
I caused a panic, got chu runnin' out bullets
Cause my boys pack automatic's
I have it in my blood to be a warrior
If he gots the (?) I'll let chu have it
Fool, I'm warnin' ya! (warnin' ya)
Better strap a vest, ain't no playin' in the west
And when they lay my ass to rest, I want my city on my chest (Let go)
If you try to test my skills, Imma show you how it feels and uh
Why Jack and Jill never came down from the hill and uh
I'm strikin' enemies like them (?) in Vietnam
Piss me off, I'll go off set a bomb and drop it on Sudan (boom)
I'm crazy with my (?), me and my (?) play (?)
Disrespect and man you'll end up in the vet in the (?)
Sooner then your think it, faster then you blink
I'm standing right behind you here to see your ship sink boy!
Chorus 2x
In "One Man Battalion," Mr. Shadow talks about his life as a gangster in San Diego, California. The song starts with a bang with Mr. Shadow announcing that he is back and it is 1999, and he is representing Vicious Man Funk style and Beyond Entertainment style, among others. In the first verse, Mr. Shadow brags about his connections with outlaws with real street credibility and boasts about his willingness to resort to violent actions towards anyone who underestimates him. He warns people to stay away if they want to avoid being targeted or disrespected.
The chorus is repeated twice throughout the song, with Mr. Shadow discussing his identity as a one-man battalion, suggesting that he does not need a crew to cause chaos or take on his enemies. He states that he is living like a champ, always prepared for a fight, and other gangsta-related activities. In the second verse, Mr. Shadow talks about growing up packing heat and hanging out with crooks instead of reading books. He also tells his listeners that he is someone who will fight with everything he has and will come back stronger from any setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you hear the gangsta bounce
Can you feel the rhythm of the gangsta lifestyle?
As I step up in the house?
As I enter the place with confidence?
I got chu wonderin'
I have you thinking?
Who am I the one to leave's them sufferin'
Who am I to cause people pain?
Never under estimate the actions of a young baller
Never underestimate the abilities of a young go-getter
Swervin' in Impala's, lowered back, (?) and stackin' dollar's
Driving in Impalas, with lowered suspensions and accumulating money
I rolled with outlaws, real g's, ex-con parolees
I run with people who have been in and out of the law
Ready to put on work on you busta's And police and impostor's, get tossed up
Prepared to fight anyone who crosses us, including cops and fakers
Hear the top of individuals that'll get chu crossed up Locked up
I know people who will cause trouble and who have been incarcerated
Wassup! With the (?) actin' strange
What's going on with those acting strange?
Don't make me get the gauge, cock one back and rearrange
Don't make me get my gun and hurt you
Your willin' to change your ways, if you wanna get respected
You need to change your behavior to earn respect
You better stay away or a hit will be attempted
You should keep your distance or we might attack you
On you and your boys cause we make much noise
We will target you and your associates because we cause a lot of trouble
We play with chrome toy's from S.D. to Illinois
We carry around guns everywhere we go
I got no choice but to live by the sword
I have to live by violent means to survive
For my actions and my thoughts are rejected by the lord!
God doesn't approve of my behavior and mindset
It's a the one man battalion
I am a one-person army
The one and only
There is no one else like me
Livin' like a champ
Living like a champion
Nothin but sick goes up
Only the best is accepted
In my camp
In my group
Ready to wet one off the map
Prepared to kill someone
Guess who's back still on probation?
Can you guess who is back and still on probation?
Ain't no future if you front like the bomb
You won't have a future if you pretend to be the best
I caused a panic, got chu runnin' out bullets
I made people scared and they ran out of ammunition
Cause my boys pack automatic's
My crew has guns, specifically automatic weapons
I have it in my blood to be a warrior
I am naturally inclined to be a fighter
If he gots the (?) I'll let chu have it Fool, I'm warnin' ya! (warnin' ya)
If someone messes with me, I will retaliate with violence. I am warning you!
Better strap a vest, ain't no playin' in the west
You should wear a bulletproof vest because people will shoot at you here
If you try to test my skills, Imma show you how it feels
If you challenge me, I will prove myself and make you feel regret
Why Jack and Jill never came down from the hill
Why did they never come back down?
I'm strikin' enemies like them (?) in Vietnam
I am attacking enemies like soldiers in the Vietnam War
Piss me off, I'll go off set a bomb and drop it on Sudan (boom)
If you anger me, I will detonate a bomb in Sudan
I'm crazy with my (?), me and my (?) play (?)
I am skilled with my weapon and have people who support me
Disrespect and man you'll end up in the vet in the (?)
If you disrespect me, you will end up in the hospital
I'm standing right behind you here to see your ship sink boy!
I am behind you, ready to take you down
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