25-2-Life
Rappin' 4-Tay Lyrics

Welcome to San Quentin Prison Westblock
We have entered the San Quentin Prison Westblock.

And you don't run a motherfuckin' thang in here
You don't have any power or authority in this prison.

So shut the fuck up and keep your eyes facin' the wall
Remain quiet and keep your eyes facing the wall like a well-behaved prisoner.

My name is Lt. I Don't Give A Fuck
The artist introduces themselves as someone who does not care about the prisoners.

Now stretch
The artist commands for the prisoners to stretch, likely as part of a physical activity or exercise routine.

I just got of the grey goose
The singer has just gotten drunk off of Grey Goose vodka.

Hear at San Quentin Westblock, I hear they be gettin' loose
The singer has heard rumors that the prisoners in San Quentin Westblock are misbehaving or partying recklessly.

So allow me to scope the scene out
The artist intends to assess the situation by looking around.

And find my folks, relatives, real playaz, I know they turnin' it out
The artist is searching for acquaintances who are known for causing a stir in the prison.

Slangin' them thangs, police pop and now wit a glock
Some of the prisoners are selling drugs and now have guns due to police raids on the prison.

I'm lookin' for that buster, that truster who be callin' them shots
The singer is trying to find the person in charge of the illegal activities in the prison.

Cause he's the same sucker who got my folks stuck
The person in charge is responsible for getting the artist's acquaintances into trouble.

Fool, he didn't give a fuck, so why should I give a fuck?
The person in charge does not care about the singer's acquaintances, so the singer does not feel obligated to care about the person in charge.

Revenge is a motherfucker, Imma be that sucker ducker
The singer wants to take revenge on the person in charge.

Creepin' wit my until blade you feel that mother
The singer will sneak around with a knife until they can use it against the person in charge.

All up in your testikels I turn you in to a vegetable
The artist will stab the person in charge in the testicles, effectively turning them into a vegetable.

Dissect that ass, yeah something extra-terrestrial
The artist will knife the person in charge and make it look like an otherworldly or unusual event.

Cause it's a different ballgame behind these walls
The singer emphasizes that prison is a unique environment with its own rules and norms.

And if ya soft than all the niggas gone get them drawz
If a person is weak or vulnerable, the other prisoners will take advantage of them and force them to wear women's underwear as a punishment.

And take ya manhood, you can't have it back silly rabbit
If a person is forced to wear women's underwear, their manhood and dignity will be taken away forever.

Now you gone call up your bitch
The person who lost their manhood will call their partner to tell them what happened.

And tell her they turned you into a faggot
The person who lost their manhood will say they were turned into a homosexual due to the punishment.

Ya best ta think twice, cause it ain't nathen nice
The singer warns that people should think carefully before acting, because the consequences will not be pleasant.

What you want to do, one of them foolz wit 25-2-Life
The artist suggests that people should avoid getting involved with those sentenced to 25-2-Life, because it may lead to trouble.

And if ya never did time before
Those who have not been to prison before need to be particularly careful and follow the rules.

That means you keep it legit, makin' it smooth
People who have no previous prison experience should behave in a respectful and easy-going manner.

Handlin' business, stay on your toes
People should conduct themselves professionally and remain alert and vigilant.

Man, they got me in this orange jumpsuit
The artist is wearing a standard issue orange jumpsuit, indicating that they are a prisoner.

I'm goin' crazy as hell, live in a cell, sippin' cup of noodle soup
The artist is bored and frustrated with their life in prison, which consists of living in a cell and eating cheap, instant noodles.

I know they think a nigga's gone insane
Other people in the prison may perceive the singer as mentally unstable or losing their mind.

Because I stood at this funny style motherfucker ...
The singer may have had an altercation or confrontation with another prisoner, who is acting strangely or 'funny style.'

He was out to get me first, I just happened to get him quicker
The other prisoner may have been hostile or violent towards the artist, who was able to defend themselves more effectively.

A victim of circumstances, plus my blade was much thicker
The artist may have been a victim of unlucky circumstances, but was able to retaliate effectively due to having a better weapon or strategy.

You want to be gangsters behind these walls it's so much drama
Prison is not an easy place to act tough or gangsta, as it only leads to more problems and conflicts.

I done seen the hardest nigga switch up and call home to momma
Even the toughest or most intimidating prisoners can become emotional and weak in certain situations.

There's really no guarantee you make it to society
There is no guarantee that a prisoner will be released from prison to society, as they may face setbacks or complications.

So all you perpetrator gonna find out what you want to be
People who commit crimes and become prison inmates should prepare themselves for a tumultuous journey of self-discovery.

Just a few words, some game plus a little advice
The singer offers some guidance and wisdom to his listeners.

I got from my O.G. in the pen servin' the 25-2-Life
The singer learned these valuable lessons from an older inmate who is serving a sentence of 25-2-Life.

I hear you claim to be the hardest individual
The artist is addressing someone who claims to be the toughest or most intimidating person in the prison.

Can't nobody fade you, your mentality is more like criminal
This person thinks that nobody can defeat or intimidate them, and they embrace their criminal nature.

Whenever there's drama or funk they say you handle the static
Whenever there is conflict or tension, this person is expected to handle the situation effectively and fearlessly.

Yeah, you tha man, you and that fully automatic
People are impressed by this person's intimidating persona and their possession of a semi-automatic weapon.

Stepped up and swept up every turf wit disagreements
This person has intervened in multiple conflicts and meditated disagreements between different groups of prisoners.

And every bitch that havin' a bowl of some of that ...
This person has been romantically involved with many women in prison, who are eating food from a communal bowl.

But ain't it a shame you can only travel across the streets to the store
Despite their tough and intimidating demeanor, this person is confined to the limited space and resources offered by the prison.

They don't even trust you and that mother cause you robbed it before
The prison authorities do not trust this person, as they have previously stolen from the store within the prison.

Got you a sack of that yack and snored it, and snored it up
This person bought and abused drugs in the prison, snorting them repeatedly.

Than robbed another nigga the cut cause you didn't give a fuck
This person stole from another prisoner who was in possession of drugs, regardless of the consequences.

Everybody is blessed wit tha devil, he be a motherfucker
Everyone in prison has been affected by the twisted and corrupt environment, which is governed by criminals and negative influences.

Get him off your back, get 'em off yo back before you kill your brother
Rather than succumbing to negative influences or acting violently, people should try to distance themselves from the 'devil' and avoid hurting others.

On some of that kokane shit gets crazy I done seen it
Under the influence of certain drugs, people can behave erratically and unpredictably, leading to dangerous situations.

Waked up the next day talkin' bout man I really didn't mean it
People may regret their actions under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but it does not excuse their behavior or the damage that it caused.

Lost all your love and all your trust, somebody is fuckin' your wife
If someone behaves violently or unethically in prison, they may lose the trust and affection of their family members or loved ones outside of prison.

You shot that nigga, that's why you servin' 25-2-Life
If someone kills or harms another person while in prison, they will likely receive a harsh sentence of 25 years to life in prison.

Chorus
The chorus repeats the message that people should avoid trouble and unnecessary risks in prison, and focus on survival and personal growth.