WHat's THa Word
ScHoolboy Q Lyrics


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Uh, go hard for the squad like, bam!
Spray with a stain on it (shit)
Flamed out the nozzle, at it full throttle
Acting hyena, black ninas
Uh, it's young niggas heating up Phoenix
Top Dawg familiar, crept with a Dillinger
in my fifth pocket, chump niggas stop it
Say you pressing who? Fuck around and get a tattoo
Have me dumping out the sunroof
Consequences you done ran through
Caught his ass slipping looking pretty in them sandals
Keep the gangster to the streets, you know the shit was handled
Ten speed, handle bar shit, Astro fit
Hopped off with a message in a clip
Inbox read (third verse), hitting till the third
I'll be back up on the curb, what's the word, word, word, word, word?

We continue to bring you
nothing but that true gang-
-ster shit you can move to, groove to, ooooh
(What's the word? What's the word? What's the word?)
We continue to bring you
nothing but that true shit, G shit

Never had much, always had heart
Always had guts, I don't give a fuck
I ride like a bus, heavy with my flows
while my niggas in the spot, heavy with the blow
Plenty niggas broke, plenty homicides
Plenty mommas cry, yeah we wonder why
Stress on my thoughts, blowing weed out my jaws
Four-five niggas riding five deep in the car
Choppers in the trunk, choppers in the front
Catch a nigga slipping, then we taking what we want
Gang affiliated, a lot of niggas hating
cause a nigga red, steady beaming like a laser
Product of my environment, can't help where I came from
Watts, California where a nigga got his game from
Name from, what it do? Go ahead and blaze one
Be patient my nigga, we gon' ball when the day come
Disrespect the click, then I guess we gotta take one
Haters throw salt, so I guess we gotta shake something
I guess we gotta shake something
Haters throw salt, so I guess we gotta shake something
So what's the word?

We continue to bring you
nothing but that true gang-
-ster shit you can move to, groove to, ooooh
(What's the word? What's the word? What's the word?)
We continue to bring you
nothing but that true shit, G shit

Uh, young 50, raw central kid
Macks near fucking lose your lip
Probably see me on Figg, 81 bus stop
Liquor stores and, hooker whores and, needle poison
Uh, everybody crooked
Lights out, shooting ranges, shit is dangerous
Keep your shoes tied motherfucker
Shit, it gets live motherfucker, shit's real
Get your ass trampled in the field
Youngin, should have let your muscle build
Broken jaws, and them stars be the evidence
Just another nigga tatted up upon my abdomen
Y'all squabbles, gang meetings, set functions
Have my shit bumping
Mid-central and Wayside stay jumping, we riding out
Middle finger, fuck the law, shoot they momma's house, hahah
That's the word

We continue to bring you
nothing but that true gang-
-ster shit you can move to, groove to, ooooh
(What's the word? What's the word? What's the word?)
We continue to bring you
nothing but that true shit, G shit

G shit
G shit




G shit
We continue to bring you

Overall Meaning

ScHoolboy Q's song "What's THa Word" is a powerful expression of the rapper's personal and collective experiences growing up in Watts, California. The song is structured around a series of verses that tell different stories and paint vivid pictures of life in the neighborhood. Q raps about the loyalty he feels to his crew, the hardships they face, and the violence that surrounds them. He also references his experiences with drugs and suggests that he's committed to making a better life for himself and those around him.


Throughout the song, Q uses a range of metaphors and wordplay to give depth to his lyrics. For instance, he compares himself and his crew to hyenas and ninjas, referencing their strength, agility, and cunning. He also talks about riding like a bus and being heavy with his flows, using these metaphors to evoke a sense of power and momentum. This type of lyrical ingenuity is a hallmark of ScHoolboy Q's style and has helped him gain recognition as one of the top rappers in the game today.


Overall, "What's THa Word" is a hard-hitting, emotionally charged track that combines raw honesty with lyrical skill. It speaks to the realities of life in an underserved community while also offering a sense of hope and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, go hard for the squad like, bam!
I am fully committed to my team and will do anything to defend and support them.


Spray with a stain on it (shit)
I have a weapon that I have used, and it has left a visible mark on it.


Flamed out the nozzle, at it full throttle
I am using my weapon at maximum power and am fully committed to its use.


Acting hyena, black ninas
I am ruthless and aggressive like a hyena, and have powerful weapons (black ninas).


Uh, it's young niggas heating up Phoenix
A group of young and ambitious individuals are causing a stir and making their presence known in Phoenix.


Top Dawg familiar, crept with a Dillinger
I am affiliated with the Top Dawg Entertainment crew and am carrying a Dillinger gun with me.


in my fifth pocket, chump niggas stop it
I have a weapon hidden in my fifth pocket, and any potential enemies should not try to mess with me.


Say you pressing who? Fuck around and get a tattoo
If someone tries to challenge me or my crew, they will end up with a permanent reminder of their mistake (a tattoo).


Have me dumping out the sunroof
I am willing to use my weapon and shoot from the sunroof of my car if I need to.


Consequences you done ran through
If you mess with me, you will face the consequences and will have to deal with the aftermath.


Caught his ass slipping looking pretty in them sandals
I caught someone off guard and vulnerable, even though they appeared harmless and peaceful.


Keep the gangster to the streets, you know the shit was handled
I handle problems in a gangster-like manner, but I keep it off the record and away from the public eye.


Ten speed, handle bar shit, Astro fit
I am riding a ten-speed bike and am prepared for any challenges that come my way.


Hopped off with a message in a clip
I got off my bike with a loaded message (either a verbal statement or a bullet in a gun).


Inbox read (third verse), hitting till the third
I am receiving messages and will continue to respond until the third verse (possibly a way of saying that I will keep fighting until the very end).


I'll be back up on the curb, what's the word, word, word, word, word?
I will return to my position and am asking for updates and information on what is happening next.


Never had much, always had heart
I have always been determined and have had a strong sense of courage, even when I didn't have many material possessions.


Always had guts, I don't give a fuck
I have always been willing to take risks and do things that others might fear or avoid.


I ride like a bus, heavy with my flows
I am moving forward with purpose and intensity, with my words and actions carrying a lot of weight and power.


while my niggas in the spot, heavy with the blow
My fellow gang members are dealing with drugs in a big way, with a lot of activity going on (in a specific location).


Plenty niggas broke, plenty homicides
There are many people in our community who are struggling financially, and there are also many violent crimes happening.


Plenty mommas cry, yeah we wonder why
There are many grieving mothers in our community, and we are unsure of the reasons behind the violence and crime.


Stress on my thoughts, blowing weed out my jaws
I am experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety, and am smoking weed as a coping mechanism to ease my mind.


Four-five niggas riding five deep in the car
There are five people in a car, with four of them carrying guns (specifically a .45 caliber weapon).


Choppers in the trunk, choppers in the front
There are powerful guns (choppers) both in the back and front of the car.


Catch a nigga slipping, then we taking what we want
If we see someone off guard or vulnerable, we will take what we want from them (whether it be money, drugs, or other valuables).


Gang affiliated, a lot of niggas hating
I am associated with a gang, and there are many people who dislike us and are against us.


cause a nigga red, steady beaming like a laser
People are against me because I am associated with the color red (a common color associated with gangs), and my presence is always noticeable and intimidating (like a laser beam).


Product of my environment, can't help where I came from
I am a product of the environment I grew up in, and cannot control or change that fact (even if it is seen as negative or dangerous by others).


Watts, California where a nigga got his game from
I learned and gained my street smarts and gang behavior from growing up in the Watts neighborhood of California.


Name from, what it do? Go ahead and blaze one
I am introducing myself and asking someone to join me in smoking weed (blaze one).


Be patient my nigga, we gon' ball when the day come
I am telling someone to be patient and wait for their time to shine and succeed (to ball out).


Disrespect the click, then I guess we gotta take one
If someone disrespects us or our group, we will retaliate and take action (possibly using violence or other aggressive methods).


Haters throw salt, so I guess we gotta shake something
People who dislike us (haters) are trying to bring us down (throw salt), so we have to do something to defend ourselves (shake something).


Uh, young 50, raw central kid
I am a young and ambitious individual, with connections to the Central neighborhood and possibly inspired by 50 Cent.


Macks near fucking lose your lip
I have a powerful gun (a Mack) that could cause someone to lose their lips (either because of its strength or from its use in a violent situation).


Probably see me on Figg, 81 bus stop
I am often spotted at the bus stop on the corner of Figg and 81 (a specific location in Los Angeles).


Liquor stores and, hooker whores and, needle poison
The area around Figg and 81 is known for its liquor stores, prostitution, and rampant drug use (specifically needle drugs).


Uh, everybody crooked
Everyone and everything in this area is shady and corrupt.


Lights out, shooting ranges, shit is dangerous
There are situations where it is extremely dangerous and could lead to violence (possibly involving guns and shooting ranges).


Keep your shoes tied motherfucker
Stay prepared and alert, as danger could be lurking around every corner.


Shit, it gets live motherfucker, shit's real
Things can quickly escalate and get dangerous in this environment, and it is important to be aware and prepared for anything that could happen.


Get your ass trampled in the field
If you are not careful or prepared, you could quickly get hurt or taken down in this dangerous environment.


Youngin, should have let your muscle build
If you are not strong or tough enough to handle this environment, you should have stayed away or worked on building up your skills and muscles beforehand.


Broken jaws, and them stars be the evidence
If you cross or disrespect me, I will not hesitate to use violence (possibly leading to broken jaws), and the injuries will serve as evidence of my strength and power.


Just another nigga tatted up upon my abdomen
I am just like many others in this environment, with tattoos covering my stomach (which could be seen as a symbol of toughness or rebelliousness).


Y'all squabbles, gang meetings, set functions
There are many internal disagreements (squabbles), meetings between gangs, and organized events happening in this environment.


Have my shit bumping
I am playing loud and aggressive music (possibly related to gangster rap or other aggressive genres) to get myself and others hyped up and ready for anything.


Mid-central and Wayside stay jumping, we riding out
The Mid-Central and Wayside areas are always busy and bustling (stay jumping), and my group and I are ready to leave and move on to our next destination.


Middle finger, fuck the law, shoot they momma's house, hahah
I am completely against and disrespectful towards authority (the law), and am willing to use violence to prove my point (including shooting at their families' homes).


That's the word
That is the current situation or state of things, and we must continue to be aware and prepared for anything that could happen.


G shit
This is true gangster behavior and mentality.




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Dubious

This song gets you feeling like you want to go out and do crime

Taha Huggins

Ab-Soul MURDERED the chorus

Crackaveli 124

Yes he did

DOCTA JAY

Did

Lucas Hood

@Jorge Robles No he didn't

Jorge Robles

@Jesper Hængeløg yes he did

Jakob P

No he didnt

Neverstar-X

schoolboy q got that 90's flow

Bnoise22

just wish one time theyd do a joint album.. this is nostalgic jet fuel

Ultimate games

Facts bro

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