Who Wanna Roll
Mr. Shadow Lyrics

HAHA, don't stop
Mr. Shadow starts the song with a confidently playful laugh, expressing his readiness to keep going and not stop.

I make you bounce, rock, skate, roll (roll echoes)
Mr. Shadow hypes up the audience by reiterating that his music will make them feel upbeat and want to move around in various ways.

Yeah, check this shit out, check it out
Mr. Shadow encourages the audience to pay attention to his music and acknowledge the quality of what he is about to present.

Hold up wait a minute, Shadow back up in it
Mr. Shadow announces his presence after a moment of pause, with a sense of authority and confidence.

2K2 all in blue I won't quit it
Mr. Shadow proclaims his loyalty to his community and culture, emphasizing how he will not back down.

Bring it on, there's a rumor going 'round
Mr. Shadow welcomes any challenge, adding that there is a rumor or buzz about him and his abilities in the air.

How I show old dogs new tricks they baow down
Mr. Shadow claims to have the power to teach even experienced individuals new ways of doing things, leading them to show him respect (bow down).

You ain't seen worse now, clown I'm the subliminal
Mr. Shadow warns anyone who thinks they've seen or done the worst that they haven't, establishing himself as being subtle and insidious in his approach.

Stalker of the night, smoking hazardous chemicals
Mr. Shadow likens himself to a nocturnal predator and indicates that he indulges in dangerous substances.

If the critical pricks ain't allowed
Mr. Shadow suggests that those who criticize him or his actions should not be allowed to voice their opinions.

There's a bunch of you flees mixed in with the crowd
Mr. Shadow asserts that there are insignificant, weak people among the population he interacts with.

Mr. Run around lutter, snitch executor
Mr. Shadow insults those who run around and rat on others, suggesting that he is the one who will have them executed.

Assault Rifle shooter still dodgin' judas
Mr. Shadow boasts about his accuracy with a gun and his ability to stay clear of people who might betray him.

I'm watchin', every move you make
Mr. Shadow indicates that he is always observing and assessing those around him, even if they are not aware of it.

I got something to prove and somebody's place to take
Mr. Shadow has a competitive and ambitious mindset, wanting to demonstrate his skills and take someone's position of authority.

It's to late the whole game about to get rearranged
Mr. Shadow declares that it's too late for anyone else to change the trajectory of the situation or the competition, as he is about to shake things up.

They all want the name but none of them want to pay shit
Mr. Shadow implies that everyone wants fame and recognition but is not willing to put in the work required to earn it.

I stay patient laughing at you assholes
Mr. Shadow calmly waits for the right moment to strike while mocking those around him whom he considers to be fools.

Don't make turn your whole click in to examine
Mr. Shadow warns someone not to force him to put their entire group under scrutiny and potential punishment.

Straight from see-A who want to stay who want to roll
Mr. Shadow emphasizes that he is from San Diego and that his music is for those who want to have a good time and dance.

I got control the whole games on lock
Mr. Shadow asserts that he is in charge and has power over the entire situation or context he is addressing.

I keep it hot from my hood to your block
Mr. Shadow claims that he maintains a high level of interest and activity across his neighborhood and surrounding areas.

So you thought I was done, not close
Mr. Shadow challenges anyone who believed he was finished or out of the game, announcing that he is still going strong.

You some dumb young fucks, you get exposed
Mr. Shadow insults those who underestimated him or anyone else, warning them that they will be publicly revealed as being unintelligent or foolish.

I'm out of control, time for you to know
Mr. Shadow admits he is acting in a reckless way but insists that it's necessary for his audience to realize how wild he really is.

Who really got this game in the motherfucking chock hold
Mr. Shadow boldly claims that he has a firm grip on the game or competition he's involved in.

Shadow loco dipping in your county
Mr. Shadow is describing himself as being crazy and unpredictable, moving around to different areas or neighborhoods.

I wish you could see how your hoe acts around me (SHADOW)
Mr. Shadow brags about how women behave around him, making sure to punctuate the line with his own name.

Lousy ass mutts with no nuts, who you fooling
Mr. Shadow insults those he thinks are weak and unimportant, asking them who they are trying to impress.

Your ass will get her ass we stay bashing and moving
Mr. Shadow is warning those who disrespect him or his group that they will regret it when they face the consequences of their actions.

Ask any who in who's running the show
Mr. Shadow challenges anyone to ask around and find out who is really in charge.

For them fools locked up putting they life in hold
Mr. Shadow shows sympathy towards those in jail or imprisoned, acknowledging that their lives are put on hold and emphasizing their struggle.

From the youngest to the oldest
Mr. Shadow is referring to people of all ages, emphasizing that his influence or power stretches across all age groups.

Hottest to the coldest
Mr. Shadow is referring to people who are passionate about what they do, as well as those who are completely uninterested or indifferent.

I'm the sickest and you know this
Mr. Shadow is boasting about being the very best, even if that means being the most intense or extreme.

I'mma blow this bitch out the water
Mr. Shadow is confident that he will outdo or supersede everyone else in the competition or situation he's in.

Rookie ass fool keep your motherfuck dollar
Mr. Shadow insults and dismisses someone who is inexperienced and not worth his time, telling them to keep their money.

BOOM YOU SON OF A BITCH MEET YOUR MAKER
Mr. Shadow threatens someone, implying that they will meet their maker (i.e. die) at his hand with a loud explosion.

Bitch I don't know what the fuck you been sniffin'
Mr. Shadow expresses his disgust towards someone who he deems to be not in the right state of mind, questioning what they're on.

Fools like my self ain't around where you livin'
Mr. Shadow implies that he and people like him are not located or present in the same areas as the person he is addressing.

Listen to the words of the M-are
Mr. Shadow is telling the audience to pay attention to what he is saying, especially given his reference to himself and his music through a wordplay of his location (M-are for San Diego).

West Coast, Southside, homeboy we stay hard
Mr. Shadow is emphasizing the pride and dedication of his location and culture, highlighting the toughness and resilience of his community.

From the room to the boneyard, it don't change
Mr. Shadow is establishing that his authority and influence don't diminish or fluctuate in any context, from everyday life to death itself (boneyard).

I let my nuts hang, we ain't on the same page
Mr. Shadow asserts his masculinity and assertiveness, introducing the idea that he and the audience are not connected or in sync in some way.

I flip the script like only I can
Mr. Shadow asserts his creativity and originality, suggesting that he can change things in a way that nobody else can.

Smash your style like an aluminium can
Mr. Shadow threatens to completely destroy someone's style, using the image of crushing an aluminum can to indicate how easily he can do so.

Brown skin, shaved head and a clip full of lead
Mr. Shadow is describing his appearance and accessories, suggesting his brown skin and shaved head, along with lethal ammunition that he has full access to.

I'll turn your couch into your motherfucking death bed
Mr. Shadow threatens someone with a violent end, implying that he can turn someone's hiding spot or resting place into their death bed if provoked.

Not to be pested, young peasents learn a lesson
Mr. Shadow warns anyone who might pester him or cause trouble that he won't put up with it, and states that the young and naive people should learn from it.

In the land of the sick, you can all suck dick, ha
Mr. Shadow speaks vulgarly about the people or location he's in, implying that anyone or everyone should just comply, even if it means doing something they wouldn't normally do.

Tuck your chain, hide your rings
Mr. Shadow implies that there are thieves or robbers around and that it's best to hide anything valuable to prevent someone from stealing it.

When you slip on these streets, your leaving everything
Mr. Shadow is warning people that even the slightest misstep could result in them losing all of their possessions or even their life.

Get your bang on, whatever corner that you hang on
Mr. Shadow is encouraging people to be brave and assertive, regardless of where they are or who they're with.

Or be a gonner wannabe, you won't last long
Mr. Shadow implies that anyone who doesn't heed his warning will not live for very long, implying that they will become someone rejected by society who never truly makes it in their life.

Mr. Shadow from San Diego, Killa-fornia
Mr. Shadow once again asserts his location while playing on the word California, emphasizing that he is a killer from California (Killa-fornia).

Making you bounce to this (this)
Mr. Shadow is indicating that he is responsible for creating the vibe in the atmosphere, making people want to move and dance.