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ScHoolboy Q Lyrics

Doeburger!
An interjection meaning hello or greeting.

Head swingin' like Rambo, he be spittin' like he pullin' triggers
ScHoolboy Q is rapping with great intensity and skill, as if he's pulling the trigger of a gun with his rhymes.

Make a enemigo an example
ScHoolboy Q will make any enemy who tries to cross him be an example of what not to do in the future.

(And I bet I beat the case)
ScHoolboy Q is confident in his ability to beat any legal trouble he might face.

Lot of guys with the gavels, look em' right up in they face
ScHoolboy Q is not intimidated by judges or the legal system.

While a nigga under oath, plead the fifth, then ask if I can smoke
ScHoolboy Q will remain silent when testifying in court, and will even ask for permission to smoke weed.

Burnin' dirty money but I keep a little something for the clean escape
ScHoolboy Q will dispose of illegally acquired money, but will keep a little for a clean getaway.

And the rainy day after
ScHoolboy Q is prepared for any potential future problems.

Don't forget a nigga live where the heat wave at ya
ScHoolboy Q lives in a dangerous environment where violence is common.

And ya safe ain't safe
Even if one takes precautions to stay safe, danger can still strike at any moment.

And heat don't wave back but life is cold that way
Violence doesn't discriminate and can strike anyone, even if one is not involved in a violent lifestyle. Life can be cruel and unforgiving.

Ay man
A colloquial expression used to draw someone's attention or agree with them, in this case to emphasize that ScHoolboy Q is about to list his accomplishments.

All I do is beat the case
ScHoolboy Q is skilled at avoiding legal consequences and often does not face the consequences of his actions.

All I do is beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
ScHoolboy Q continues to emphasize that he repeatedly beats the odds and avoids any legal consequences.

Like a runaway slave
ScHoolboy Q references a famous Michael Jackson song to illustrate his freedom from legal consequences.

Get your king popped, MJ, I'm dangerous, keep away
ScHoolboy Q warns his enemies that he is dangerous and can have them killed like Michael Jackson's alleged killer, Conrad Murray.

The doctors say what an odd autopsy
ScHoolboy Q is referencing Michael Jackson's autopsy and the unusual circumstances around his death.

I ain't never go to jail
ScHoolboy Q claims he has never been to jail despite his criminal activities.

I ain't never gon' tell
ScHoolboy Q will always remain silent and never confess to any illegal activities.

Got my cHopper went to, bullets flying out tHe case
ScHoolboy Q has a firearm with him, ready for use.

Only witnesses are gay, notHing sneaking on tHe tape
ScHoolboy Q's illegal activities will not be caught on any recording devices, and any witnesses will not speak up to testify against him.

All I do is get tHe uH, yeah
ScHoolboy Q is boasting about his sexual conquests.

SHoot you grabbin' in tHe bag
ScHoolboy Q threatens anyone who tries to take his belongings.

SHit you makin' it ain't Half, of wHat I made up in tHe past
ScHoolboy Q has made a great deal of money throughout his career.

Groovy Tony with tHe moves, uH
ScHoolboy Q is a talented rapper with great rhyming skills.

My bank account done ate a moose, uH
ScHoolboy Q has made a great deal of money and his bank account is full.

WHy the car ain't got a roof, uH
ScHoolboy Q owns a fancy car, but it doesn't have a roof because he doesn't care about the sun or weather.

Crib still ain't got a boost, uH
ScHoolboy Q has not made any substantial improvements to his living situation despite his wealth and success.

Black Hippy witH tHe caps lock, wHen my album came
ScHoolboy Q and his fellow rappers from the Black Hippy crew were making waves in the hip-hop world.

Best album out in HipHop and I'm still Heatin' up tHe crockpot
ScHoolboy Q believes his album is the best, and he is only getting started and improving in his career.

Platinum plaques tHat I ain't Hung yet
ScHoolboy Q has been awarded platinum records for his albums but has not yet hung them up.

You got opinions no acHievements
ScHoolboy Q doesn't care about other's opinions if they haven't achieved anything themselves.

Type of niggas make me laugH, uH
People who only criticize others and don't take any action make ScHoolboy Q laugh.

Hit tHe gas and turn to flasH, uH
ScHoolboy Q will quickly evade any trouble he faces or bad situations.

Palms itcHing like a rash, uH
ScHoolboy Q is eager to take action and is ready for any situation when his palms start itching.

My trigger finger be tHe stasH, uH
ScHoolboy Q keeps his finger on the trigger of his weapon at all times.

BitcH I'm blankin' out tHe face, uH
ScHoolboy Q will not hesitate to kill anyone who poses a threat to him.

(All I do is beat the case)
ScHoolboy Q once again emphasizes his ability to evade legal consequences.

Let me set the record straight
ScHoolboy Q is clarifying what he wants to say and eliminate any misunderstandings.

You got 10 commandments, 33 amendments over 20,000 laws
ScHoolboy Q is commenting on the complexity and overwhelming nature of the legal system.

Raise your hand if you think you'll beat the case
ScHoolboy Q is mocking those who believe they will be able to evade any legal trouble they face.

Motherfuck a Bill of Rights
ScHoolboy Q is not interested in the Bill of Rights or any legal protections it offers.

I need a bill of Miller's Lite
ScHoolboy Q wants a beer instead of a bill of rights.

Phenergan up in my sprite
ScHoolboy Q mixes Phenergan, a prescription medication to treat allergies and nausea, with Sprite to make a recreational drug.

I ain't sippin' Miller Lite
ScHoolboy Q doesn't want to drink Miller Lite beer.

I like to say my lighter white
ScHoolboy Q prefers to use a white lighter when smoking weed.

Lit the spliff and went to space
ScHoolboy Q got high from smoking weed.

Then I'm playin' with the white
ScHoolboy Q is involved in illegal activity with cocaine.

What an interracial day
ScHoolboy Q comments on how he interacts with people from different races and engages in illegal or immoral activities with them.

I made her write a different light
ScHoolboy Q convinced a woman to write a false testimony to help him evade legal troubles.

Got gerped up by the jakes
ScHoolboy Q was caught and arrested by the police.

Had the work tucked, guns in the truck
ScHoolboy Q had drugs and guns in his car when he was arrested.

Licenses suspended, but remember
ScHoolboy Q's driver's license was suspended, even though he will still drive without one.

All I do is, uh
ScHoolboy Q's bragging continues.

Ruffled up a couple feathers when I called Barack a puppet show
ScHoolboy Q criticized former President Barak Obama and faced backlash for his comments.

Now that Trump is POTUS I know this election is just another Muppet Show
ScHoolboy Q is saying that the political process in America is more of a spectacle rather than a serious process which resulted in Donald Trump being elected as President.

That ain't even none of my business though
ScHoolboy Q is distancing himself from political matters and doesn't want to be involved in them.

Whatever's your cup of tea
ScHoolboy Q doesn't care nor does he judge someone's preferences in life.

Even lil' Niemah voted for Hillary
Niemah is a fictional character who is too young to vote and ScHoolboy Q is emphasizing how silly political discussions can become.

I'm a entity, never mind my identity
ScHoolboy Q is above all of the drama and negativity that comes with being a rapper and celebrity.

My king Slim hit me with a quote that sticked with me
ScHoolboy Q quotes a colleague who gave him a memorable quote.

A criminal's best asset is his liability
ScHoolboy Q believes that even though he is a criminal, he can still use his criminal status and fame as an asset instead of a liability.

(That was crazy, lie-ability)
ScHoolboy Q exclaims how memorable Slim's quote is.

Do What Thou Wilt nigga (Soul!)
ScHoolboy Q is promoting the philosophy of self-empowerment and self-determination.

Cause these niggas a have you swim across a ocean just to drown you in a lake
ScHoolboy Q refers to the friends you thought you had who would betray you, or who would put you in danger without warning.

I had to be a little crooked just to make sure I was straight
ScHoolboy Q had to do things that were dishonest or illegal to make sure he is successful and safe.

Word, word yea
A colloquial expression used to agree with a statement someone said.

Just to make sure I was straight
ScHoolboy Q reiterates that he had to be a little crooked to protect himself and stay successful.

The righteous will remain righteous and the filthy will remain filthy
ScHoolboy Q puts forth the idea that people will continue to function and behave according to their nature.

In a sense, we all guilty, yeah
ScHoolboy Q is arguing that all people have done things that they regret and that make them guilty of something.