Caught Up
Ol Dirty Bastard Mack 10 Royal Lyrics


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[Chorus: sample]
Some people get caught up
Some try and get rolled up
Some people... [x9]

[Ol' Dirty Bastard]
Ol' Dirty kickin' your ass..
The things that you learnt in class is trash
You can't do nothin' wit' it, I put you in the past
You broken motherfuckers, shut the fuck up
I do it 'til you bad luck and head gets plucked
The only thing on your brain is to give me this cash
Stay out of my business 'cause I'm takin' your tash
This struggle on the ming, non of why'all bring
I got why'all in.. flavouring

[Chorus x2]
[Mack 10]
I seem to fuck about a bitch or a crooked ass cop
I'm a burst that, it's dealin', the hustle don't stop
I got stones and hairone, ecstasy and weed
Meth, imphetamine, sherm, sticks and speed
Pay it high wid, dope is all I got to give
I'm a ghetto nigga dog so I get it how I live
Got money, lock 'em off, fuckers still I got drama
Got two strike dog and five baby mamas
With new strain I maintain, I'm ready and willin'
to keep change on niggas brains to keep the blood spillin'
I hate it but it ain't complicated, it's real simple
Fuck with me and know you get a hole in your temple
I ain't gonna play you niggas, I'ma slay you niggas
Don't take but a few figures and a few new triggers
Mack 10 livin' legend, every West coast rhymin'
Straight hoo bangin' gangsta and all rhymin' sodom, it's bad

[Chorus x2]
[Royal Flush]
Shut up, let me talk for a minute, a lot of bull shit on my mind
Dealin' with crime, a lot of why'all dealin' wid rhymes
Stuck on the grind, crackheads cookin' my pies
Startin' off on the 1-2-5, the block's mine
Bucket the spine, DH tryna tap my line
Stop my producitons, want to know my money discussions
Who I roll wid, "buy so many cars is he legitin' of my dick"
It didn't matter when I ain't have shit
They done watch me in helicopters, parklin' in my crib
All I want to feed is my kids, no time to do a bid
Feel me, I forced the whole guns a while for my ones
Didn't sell drugs, where the money come from?
No school, no job, no bitch, no food, fuck that
Do what I do to make my shit true
And I make it hard on them boys who blew they cats charges
If I go to jail you know I'm blowin' on the Sergeants





[Chorus x5]

Overall Meaning

The song "Caught Up" by Ol Dirty Bastard, Mack 10, and Royal Flush is a hard-hitting rap track that delves into the gritty world of crime and the inner city. The chorus repeats the phrase "some people get caught up," which sets the tone for the verses that follow. Ol Dirty Bastard kicks things off with his trademark raw style, dismissing the value of education and touting his own superiority over those who lack his street smarts. He asserts his dominance over his rivals, declaring that he is only interested in taking their money.


Mack 10's verse is similarly focused on the struggle to survive in a harsh environment. He lists off a variety of drugs that he sells and notes his multiple baby mamas and legal troubles. He expresses a willingness to kill in order to protect himself and his livelihood, and warns others not to cross him. Finally, Royal Flush delivers a verse that touches on similar themes of desperation and survival. He reflects on his own rise to success from humble beginnings, but acknowledges the constant threat of violence and police harassment that he still faces.


Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of life for those caught up in the drug trade and other illegal activities. The repeated chorus serves as a reminder of the many people who find themselves trapped in this lifestyle without any way out.


Line by Line Meaning

Ol' Dirty kickin' your ass..
Ol' Dirty is taking control and causing trouble for you


The things that you learnt in class is trash
The formal education you received is of no use in the real world


You can't do nothin' wit' it, I put you in the past
Your education is useless and Ol' Dirty has moved on from it


You broken motherfuckers, shut the fuck up
You are all struggling and should stop complaining


I do it 'til you bad luck and head gets plucked
Ol' Dirty is so powerful that he can bring bad luck and harm to his enemies


The only thing on your brain is to give me this cash
All you think about is giving Ol' Dirty money


Stay out of my business 'cause I'm takin' your tash
Mind your own business because Ol' Dirty is taking what he wants from you


This struggle on the ming, non of why'all bring
None of you can compete with Ol' Dirty's level of struggle


I got why'all in.. flavouring
Ol' Dirty has control over you and is manipulating you


I seem to fuck about a bitch or a crooked ass cop
Mack 10 does not care about women or corrupt police officers


I'm a burst that, it's dealin', the hustle don't stop
Mack 10 is constantly hustling and making deals


I got stones and hairone, ecstasy and weed
Mack 10 has access to various drugs to sell


Pay it high wid, dope is all I got to give
Mack 10 can only offer drugs at a high price


I'm a ghetto nigga dog so I get it how I live
Mack 10 is from the ghetto and has to do what he needs to survive


Got money, lock 'em off, fuckers still I got drama
Mack 10 has money, but still has issues with people causing problems


Got two strike dog and five baby mamas
Mack 10 has two prior convictions and five children with different mothers


With new strain I maintain, I'm ready and willin'
Mack 10 is always prepared to adapt to new situations to continue his hustle


to keep change on niggas brains to keep the blood spillin'
Mack 10 is willing to take violent action to keep control over his territory and money


I hate it but it ain't complicated, it's real simple
Mack 10 does not enjoy the violence, but it is necessary for his survival


Fuck with me and know you get a hole in your temple
Those who cross Mack 10 will be met with deadly force


I ain't gonna play you niggas, I'ma slay you niggas
Mack 10 is not here to mess around, he will kill his enemies


Don't take but a few figures and a few new triggers
It only takes a little bit of money and weapons to hire someone to kill for him


Mack 10 livin' legend, every West coast rhymin'
Mack 10 is a legendary rapper on the West Coast


Straight hoo bangin' gangsta and all rhymin' sodom, it's bad
Mack 10 is a gangsta rapper who is not afraid to use violent language


Shut up, let me talk for a minute, a lot of bull shit on my mind
Royal Flush has a lot to say and wants you to listen


Dealin' with crime, a lot of why'all dealin' wid rhymes
Royal Flush is involved in criminal activity, while others are only focused on rapping


Stuck on the grind, crackheads cookin' my pies
Royal Flush is struggling to keep his illegal business going, with drug users contributing to the problem


Startin' off on the 1-2-5, the block's mine
Royal Flush started his business on 125th Street and has taken control of the area


Bucket the spine, DH tryna tap my line
Royal Flush is paranoid about being watched and wiretapped


Stop my producitons, want to know my money discussions
Authorities are trying to stop his criminal operations and investigate his finances


Who I roll wid, "buy so many cars is he legitin' of my dick"
People are questioning whether his wealth and success is legitimate or not


It didn't matter when I ain't have shit
Royal Flush did not face criticism about his success when he was poor


They done watch me in helicopters, parklin' in my crib
Authorities are monitoring his every move, even outside of his home


All I want to feed is my kids, no time to do a bid
Royal Flush is only trying to provide for his children and does not want to go to jail


Feel me, I forced the whole guns a while for my ones
Royal Flush has used his power and weapons to protect himself and his criminal business


Didn't sell drugs, where the money come from?
Despite not selling drugs, Royal Flush still has a lot of money and people are suspicious of where it came from


No school, no job, no bitch, no food, fuck that
Royal Flush had nothing before his criminal business and does not regret his choices


Do what I do to make my shit true
Royal Flush believes in his criminal business and will do anything to keep it going


And I make it hard on them boys who blew they cats charges
Royal Flush targets those who have snitched or cooperated with authorities


If I go to jail you know I'm blowin' on the Sergeants
If Royal Flush goes to jail, he will not hesitate to inform on those who have betrayed him




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Written by: BOBBY JONES

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