8 Ball
NWA Lyrics
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Nickname Eazy-E yo' 8 ball junkie
Bass drum kickin, to show my shit
Rappin holdin my dick boy, I don't quit
Crowd rockin motherfucker from around the way
I got a six-shooter, yo' mean hombre'
Rollin through the hood, to find the boys
To kick dust and cuss, crank up some noise
40 ounce in my lap and it's freezin my balls
I hook a right turn and let the boys go past
Then I say to myself, "They can kiss my ass!"
Hip to get drunk got the 8 in my lips
Put in the old tape Marvin Gaye's greatest hits
Turn the shit up had the bass cold whompin
Cruisin through the Eastside, South of Compton
See a big ass, and I say word
I took a look at the face, and the bitch was to the curb
Hoes on my tip for the title I'm holdin
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rollin
Ridin on Slausson lookin for Crenshaw
Turned down the sound, to ditch the law
Stopped at a light and had a fit
Cause a Mexican almost wrecked my shit
Flipped his ass off, put it to the floor
Bottle was empty so I went to the store
Nigga on tilt cause I was drunk
See a sissy-ass punk, had to go in my trunk
Reached inside cause it's like that
Came back out with a silver gat
Fired at the punk, and it was all because
I had to show the nigga what time it was
Pulled out the jammy and like a mirage
A sissy like that got out of Dodge
Sucka on me cause the title I'm holdin
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rollin
"Fuck it up y'all!"
Olde English 800 cause that's my brand
Take it in a bottle, 40, quart, or can
Drink it like a madman, yes I do
Fuck the police and a 502
Stepped in the party, I was drunk as hell
Three bitches already said, "Eric yo' breath smells!"
40 ounce in hand, that's what I got
"Yo man you see Eazy hurling in the parkin lot?"
Stepped on your foot, cold dissed yo' ho
Asked her to dance and she said
"Hell no!"
Called her a bitch cause that's the rule
"Bitch, who you callin a bitch?!"
Boys in the hood tryin to keep me cool
You tell my homeboy you wanna kick my butt
I walked in your face and we get 'em up
I start droppin the dogs, and watch you fold
Just dumb full of cum, got knocked out cold
"Made you look sick you snotty-nosed prick!
Now your fly bitch is all over his
Dick!"
Punk got dropped cause the title I'm holdin
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rollin
Pass the brew motherfucker while I tear shit up
And y'all listen up close to roll call
Eazy-E's in the place I got money and juice
Rendezvous with me and we make the deuce
Dre makes the beats so god damn funky
Do the Olde 8, fuck the brass monkey
Ice Cube writes the rhymes, that I say
Hail to the niggas from C.I.A
Krazy D is down and in effect
We make hardcore jams, so fuck respect
Make a toast punky-punk to the title I'm holdin
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rollin
The lyrics to NWA's song 8 Ball are packed with violent and provocative imagery, displaying the reckless and hedonistic lifestyle of the rap group's members. The song's protagonist, Eazy-E, boasts about his drinking habits and his nickname, "8 ball junkie," while rapping with one hand holding his crotch. He cruises the streets with a six-shooter, looking for trouble and antagonizing the police. He also encounters a Mexican driver whom he nearly shoots, and taunts another man at a party who insults him. The lyrics are full of expletives and aggressive language, reflecting NWA's confrontational and controversial style.
The song's lyrics touch on many themes that were central to NWA's image and message, including violence, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual bravado, and rebellion against authority. The group emerged from the gang-infested neighborhoods of Los Angeles and sought to give voice to the frustrations and grievances of young black men who felt marginalized and oppressed by society. Their music reflected the harsh realities of their environment and challenged the status quo.
Notably, the song's title refers to the drug metaphor of an "8 ball," which is a term for an eighth of an ounce of cocaine. This usage became so popular in American culture that it entered the mainstream, even appearing in movies and TV shows.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't drink brass monkey, like to be funky
I don't drink a brass monkey cocktail but I like to have fun.
Nickname Eazy-E yo' 8 ball junkie
My name is Eazy-E and I'm addicted to drugs like using an 8 ball of cocaine.
Bass drum kickin, to show my shit
My bass drum is loud and powerful to showcase my music skills.
Rappin holdin my dick boy, I don't quit
I hold my penis while rapping and I never give up.
Crowd rockin motherfucker from around the way
I'm a motherfucker from the hood who rocks the crowd.
I got a six-shooter, yo' mean hombre'
I have a gun and I am a tough guy.
Rollin through the hood, to find the boys
I'm driving around my neighborhood looking for my friends.
To kick dust and cuss, crank up some noise
I want to make trouble, swear, and turn up the volume of my music.
Police on my drawers, I have to pause
The cops are on my tail and I need to slow down.
40 ounce in my lap and it's freezin my balls
I have a 40-ounce bottle on my lap and it's so cold it's hurting my genitals.
I hook a right turn and let the boys go past
I turn right and let my friends go ahead of me.
Then I say to myself, "They can kiss my ass!"
I think to myself that my friends can go to hell.
Hip to get drunk got the 8 in my lips
I'm cool with getting drunk and using cocaine.
Put in the old tape Marvin Gaye's greatest hits
I play a cassette of Marvin Gaye's best songs.
Turn the shit up had the bass cold whompin
I turn up the volume with the bass thumping.
Cruisin through the Eastside, South of Compton
I'm driving through the east side of town, south of Compton.
See a big ass, and I say word
I see a big butt and I'm impressed.
I took a look at the face, and the bitch was to the curb
I looked at her face and I wasn't interested anymore.
Hoes on my tip for the title I'm holdin
Women are attracted to me because I'm famous and successful.
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rollin'
I'm high on drugs and addicted to cocaine.
Ridin on Slausson lookin for Crenshaw
I'm driving on Slausson Avenue looking for Crenshaw Boulevard.
Turned down the sound, to ditch the law
I turned down the music to avoid getting caught by the police.
Stopped at a light and had a fit
I got angry at a red light.
Cause a Mexican almost wrecked my shit
A Mexican driver almost caused a car accident.
Flipped his ass off, put it to the floor
I gave him the finger and sped up my car.
Bottle was empty so I went to the store
My bottle was empty so I went to buy more alcohol.
Nigga on tilt cause I was drunk
I was so drunk that I upset another black person.
See a sissy-ass punk, had to go in my trunk
I saw a weak person and I had to get my gun from the trunk.
Reached inside cause it's like that
I reached inside the trunk because I had to.
Came back out with a silver gat
I came back with a silver gun.
Fired at the punk, and it was all because
I shot at the weak person because he offended me.
I had to show the nigga what time it was
I had to punish him for disrespecting me.
Pulled out the jammy and like a mirage
I pulled out my gun and it felt surreal.
A sissy like that got out of Dodge
The weak person ran away.
Sucka on me cause the title I'm holdin
People are jealous of my success.
"Fuck it up y'all!"
Let's party hard and have fun!
Olde English 800 cause that's my brand
Olde English 800 is my favorite brand of beer.
Take it in a bottle, 40, quart, or can
I like to drink Olde English 800 in a bottle, 40-ounce, quart, or can.
Drink it like a madman, yes I do
I drink like a crazy person and I admit it.
Fuck the police and a 502
I don't respect the police and I don't care about driving under the influence.
Stepped in the party, I was drunk as hell
I was very drunk when I arrived at the party.
Three bitches already said, "Eric yo' breath smells!"
Three women already complained about my bad breath.
40 ounce in hand, that's what I got
I have a 40-ounce bottle in my hand.
"Yo man you see Eazy hurling in the parkin lot?"
Did you see me vomit in the parking lot?
Stepped on your foot, cold dissed yo' ho
I stepped on your foot and insulted your girlfriend.
Asked her to dance and she said
I asked her to dance but she refused.
"Hell no!"
No way.
Called her a bitch cause that's the rule
I insulted her by calling her a bitch, following the disrespectful norm of the culture.
"Bitch, who you callin a bitch?!"
I reacted to her insult by insulting her back.
Boys in the hood tryin to keep me cool
My friends from the neighborhood tried to calm me down.
You tell my homeboy you wanna kick my butt
You said to my friend that you want to beat me up.
I walked in your face and we get 'em up
I faced your threat and we fought.
I start droppin the dogs, and watch you fold
I beat you up and watched you surrender.
Just dumb full of cum, got knocked out cold
You were young and stupid, got punched and knocked unconscious.
"Made you look sick you snotty-nosed prick!
I made you look pathetic and weak.
Now your fly bitch is all over his dick!"
Now your good-looking girlfriend is attracted to my friend.
Punk got dropped cause the title I'm holdin
I beat you up because I'm more successful and famous than you.
Pass the brew motherfucker while I tear shit up
Give me more beer while I destroy everything.
And y'all listen up close to roll call
Pay attention to our line-up of artists in this song.
Eazy-E's in the place I got money and juice
I'm Eazy-E, I'm here, I'm rich and powerful.
Rendezvous with me and we make the deuce
Meet me and let's make a drug transaction.
Dre makes the beats so god damn funky
Dr. Dre produces amazing and funky beats.
Do the Olde 8, fuck the brass monkey
Drink cocaine and beer, forget about making a brass monkey cocktail.
Ice Cube writes the rhymes, that I say
Ice Cube creates the lyrics that I say in my songs.
Hail to the niggas from C.I.A
Respect to the members of C.I.A, the rap group and label.
Krazy D is down and in effect
Krazy D is cool and ready to perform.
We make hardcore jams, so fuck respect
Our music is harsh and rebellious, we don't care about respectability.
Make a toast punky-punk to the title I'm holdin
Let's raise a glass to celebrate my fame and success.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, LARRY TROUTMAN, O'SHEA JACKSON, ROGER TROUTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Oso bear
I don't drink brass monkey like to be funky
Nickname Eazy E your 8 ball junkie
Bass drum kicking to show my shit
Rap a hole in my dick boy I don't quit
Crowd rocking motherfucker from around the way
I got a six shooter yo I'm mean and brave
Rolling through the hood to find the boys
Kick dust and cuss crank up some noise
Police on my drawers I have to pause
Forty ounce in my lap and it's freezing my balls
Hook a right turn and let the boys go past
And I say to myself, "They can kiss my ass"
Hip to get drunk got the 8 in my lips
Put in the old tape Marvin Gaye's greatest hits
Turn the shit up had the bass cold whomping
Cruising through the east side south of Compton
See a big ass and I say word
I took a look at the face, and the bitch was to the curb
Hoes on my tip for the title I'm holding
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the eight ball rolling
Riding on Slauson down towards Crenshaw
Turned down the sound to ditch the law
Stopped at a light and had a fit
'Cause a Mexican almost wrecked my shit
Flipped his ass off put it to the floor
Bottle was empty so I went to the store
Nigga on tip 'cause I was drunk
See a sissy ass punk had to go in my trunk
Reached inside cause it's like that
Came back out with a silver gat
Fired at the punk and it was all because
I had to show the nigga what time it was
Pulled out the jammy and like a mirage
A sissy like that got out of Dodge
Sucka on me cause the title I'm holding
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 Ball rolling
Olde English eight hundred cause that's my brand
Take it in a bottle, forty, quart, or can
Drink it like a madman yes I do
Fuck the police and a 502
Stepped in the park I was drunk as hell
Three bitches already said, "Eric your breath smells!"
40 ounce in hand that's what I got
"Yo man you see Eazy hurlin' in the parking lot?"
Stepped on your foot cold dissed your hoe
Asked her to dance and she said, "Hell No!"
Called her a bitch cause that's the rule
Boyz n tha Hood trying to keep me cool
Tell my homeboy you want to kick my butt
I walked in your face and we get on up
I start dodging the dogs and watch you fall
Just dumb full of cumn got knocked out cold
"Make you look sick you snotty nosed prick!
Now your fly bitches all over his dick!"
Punk got dropped cause the title I'm holding
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rolling
Pass the brew mother fucker while I tear shit up
And you all listen up close to roll call
Eazy-E's in the place I got money and juice
Rendezvous with me and we make the deuce
Dre makes the beats so goddamn funky
Do the Olde eight fuck the brass monkey
Ice Cube writes the rhymes, that I say
Hail to the niggas from CIA
Crazy D is down and in effect
We make hard core jams so fuck respect
Make a toast all you punks to the title I'm holding
Eazy-E's fucked up and got the 8 ball rolling
Dont Worry About it
Probably the most underrated track on the album
Adam Younis 42
facts
Lucas Hackett
NWA should deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Doug Hinebaugh
To: JayCKrotz
From: Reality
You're completely detached from reality, aren't you? Do you know a single thing about what you're saying? ALL popular genres are considered for Rock&Roll HOF status. This belongs as much as 'Walk This Way.'
Stick with Taylor Swift. You're clueless.
singer_x
Lucas Hackett i agree
Keith Wicks
derian kilar what reason? It's not because it's for only rock music.
ghinso1967
"Ice Cube writes rhymes that I say". My favorite line.
Mike Kuchenny
Boondocks
aj castillo
Timestamp?
Fedora 23
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