Say My Name
Nate Dogg feat. Xzibit Lyrics

This ain't beef, man
I don't want to label this as a fight

I don't know what the fuck to call it
I'm not sure what to call this situation

But no beef
But it's not a fight

What up, X?
Hey X, how's it going?

Just hit 'em
Let's attack them verbally or musically

I float like Big's spirit in this bitch, I'm ghostly
I move smoothly and mysteriously, like the spirit of Notorious B.I.G.

Rush me, 'cause you ain't gonna live to roast me
If you try to attack me, you won't live long enough to insult me

I'll have my motherfuckin' ass kicked by Moby
I would rather be beaten up by Moby than be seen as weak for allowing someone to disrespect me in jail

If I let some bitch in the can like 'Bis cop over me
If I let someone overpower me in jail, it would be similar to the scene in the movie 'Bishop' where another inmate gets the best of Tupac's character

To do war and try to bring my crew back down
To start a war and attempt to harm my friends and followers

I'll never stoop to that level to do that now
I won't lower myself to that level anymore

I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin' two gats out
I have a new gun, and this time I have two guns instead of one

With bullets, I finally got somethin' to shoot at now
I have ammunition and a target to aim at now

Let's see who got they city on lock
Let's see who has control of their city

Let's see who got the better aim with the Glock
Let's see who is a better shot with their gun

Let's see who come out on top
Let's see who wins this conflict

Let's see who really want their name in the streets
Let's see who wants to be known as a respected figure in the streets

Let's see who wanna die the same time as me and make ends meet
Let's see who is willing to die with me and then become legendary

Now was I blessed with a gift or cursed with a curse?
Do I have talent or is this ability a curse?

I follow hearse after hearse, spit verse after verse
I attend funeral after funeral and perform rap verses frequently

And I'll be damned if I let Billy "Dance" Dupri
I won't let Billy "Dance" Dupri or anyone try to harm my family

Or anybody swing an axe at my family tree, so now
I won't let anyone damage my family lineage

I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
I enjoy when people talk about me and say my name

Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
It seems like you speak without thinking

Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
In 2003, things have changed and things are not the same

Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
You better have a gun, my friend, it's simple and plain

Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Let's see who is more brave and willing to take risks

Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I'll hurt you for so long that you'll become used to the pain

I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
I don't want to hear your explanation for your actions

Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name
Before you die, say my name out of respect or recognition

Why do you hate me? (Hate me)
What is the reason for your hatred towards me?

I came from nothin', blood sweat and tears, you did not create me
I came from a difficult upbringing and hard work, not from your influence

How can you doubt me? (Doubt me)
How can you not believe in me and my abilities?

You don't know shit about me, there'd be no West Coast without me
You don't know me or my contributions to the West Coast music scene

Cut with the bullshit (bullshit)
Stop with the nonsense and lies

I struggle for survival and now you tryna act like my rival
I had to work hard to survive and now you're trying to compete with me

Watch what you say, partner, it's a small earth
Be careful with what you say because the world is small and connections matter

Don't play games with your life, nigga, it's not worth
Don't risk your life for petty games or arguments

All the pain (all the pain), all the agony (all the agony)
All of the pain and suffering that I've experienced

All the horror (all the horror), all the tragedy (all the tragedy)
All of the terrible events that I've witnessed or been a part of

Put your hands up people, it's time to fight now
Get ready to fight now, everyone

I beat holes in your chest, remain hostile
I will physically attack you and remain aggressive

Threaten my life? (Come on)
Are you really threatening my life?

One day you'll understand
You'll understand one day what you're really up against

They say that pride is the sign of a foolish man
Some people say that being too proud is a sign of being foolish

So who the fuck you think you talkin' to?
Who do you think you're talking to with that attitude?

Live and direct in the flesh, I'm right in front of you
I'm right in front of you, physically and actively present

I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him
I didn't really attack Jermaine Dupri, Dr. Dre did it instead

Nobody ganged up 'til he came back and jacked him
No one helped me until Jermaine Dupri came back and insulted me again

I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him
I didn't really attack him physically, I just made a verbal statement

I could have been like Treach, poom-papped and slapped him
I could have physically hit him like Treach did

Purple, for mimicking him with two rappin' Urkels
I'm upset with him for making fun of me and imitating me in a mocking way

I could of snapped, took it past rap and hurt you
I could have physically attacked him and caused harm

But I didn't, I kept it on wax and served you
Instead, I responded with a lyrical attack on a record

I square dance 'cause I'm sick of rappin' circles
I'm tired of rapping and want to switch to dancing

Around these clowns, steady tryna call me out
I'm continuously being challenged by these people who are seen as inferior

It's like I'm listening to motherfuckin' dogs meow
It's as if I'm hearing something that should be impossible

You'd probably do better tryna come and stomp me out
You would have more success if you tried to physically attack me

You don't want it with rap, this is what I'm all about, come on
You don't want to compete with me in the realm of rap, this is what I excel at, let's go

(I) No gangsta, you ain't either
Neither of us are true gangsters

(Will) But I know that I spit ether
But I'm confident in my lyrical abilities

(Not) I shit across your belly
I will humiliate you with my words

(Lose) Show you I'm not R. Kelly
I will make you understand that I am not to be messed with or taken lightly

X, pass me the weed
X, hand me the marijuana cigarette

I'ma put my ashes out on his ass for the last time, man
I will put out my marijuana cigarette on his rear end for the very last time

Watch your fuckin' mouth
Be careful about what you say

It's the last time, man
This is the final time

I'm through
I'm done with this conversation or situation