I Don't Wanna Be Called Yo Niga
Public Enemy Lyrics

Yo! ho! yo nigga! yo nigga! no nigga!
Addressing someone who is calling the singer 'yo nigga' repeatedly.

How can you say to me yo my nigga
Asking how the person can call the singer 'my nigga' after using crude language and being quick to resort to violence.

Cursin' up a storm with your finger on a trigger
The person is being aggressive, threatening violence, and using profanity excessively.

Feelin' all the girls like a big gold digger
The person is manipulating people to get what they want, including using women for personal gain.

Take a small problem / Make a small problem bigger
The person creates unnecessary drama and turns minor issues into significant conflicts.

Say yo! I ain't poor I got dough / You don't consider me your brother no more
The person brags about wealth and believes it sets them apart from others who may be in the same situation, leading to a sense of entitlement and distancing from peers.

Goddamn kilogram, how do you figure
Questioning why someone would measure things in kilos, as it is often associated with illegal activities such as drug dealing.

I try to make my statements stick like flypapers
The artist wants their words to have a lasting impact and be remembered by others.

Judge says to me "yo nigga sign these goddamn papers"
The artist is being talked to condescendingly and disrespectfully by a judge who is asking them to sign legal papers.

My boss told me "yo nigga you're fired"
The artist's boss terminated their employment in a callous and disrespectful manner.

'Cause my body told me "yo nigga you're tired"
The singer is physically and emotionally drained, and feels like they cannot keep up with the demands of others.

Yo nigga this, and yo nigga that / I'm your nigga now 'cause your head got fat
The person used to be on equal footing with the artist, but now sees themselves as superior and entitled to speak down to the artist.

Flava framalama boy you won't figure
The person speaks nonsense and makes no sense, leading to frustration and confusion for the singer.

N.I.G.G.E.R. / Nigga / Everybody sayin' it / Everybody playin' it
Referring to the widespread use of the word 'nigga' in popular culture despite its history and meaning as a derogatory term used to dehumanize black people. The singer is suggesting that its prevalence does not make it acceptable or a term that should be used.

Load it on a scale / 'Cause everybody's weighin' it
People are obsessed with the word and its use, and are constantly judging and evaluating others based on who can use it and how often they say it.

Toby say "yo I be good nigga" / "Nigga get a shovel nigga be good digger"
Mocking the idea that using the word 'nigga' is a form of empowerment, suggesting that power comes from hard work and effort rather than using a term with racist roots.

I don't care how small or bigger / I don't wanna be called yo nigga
Regardless of the situation or context, the artist does not want to be referred to as 'yo nigga' as the term is hurtful and disrespectful.

Yo nigga
Ending the song by repeating the title and emphasizing the message that the singer does not want to be called 'yo nigga'.