Dirty money
Scarface Lyrics

Dirty
Illicit and tainted

Nigga, dirty money
Illegally obtained funds that have been tarnished by nefarious activities

Dirty, fo sho It's your downfall
Illegal actions will ultimately result in one's demise

Hopeless again, and the more I stick around the shit get more fucked up That's why I'm back on Holloway gettin' fucked up Thinkin' back on how it used to be when it was all good We wasn't trippin', this was our hood I had your motherfuckin back And when it was time to go to war, it was like "where these niggaz at?" Fuck rackets, we ain't never been the type to hold out Or, let a motherfucker show out No doubt, we put it down for the 9-0-triple 4 Droppin tops, fuckin fine hoes These other niggaz is finally catching up Listening to rappers ballin and gettin touched Wasup? You done forgot about the street rules, splurgin Is you a motherfucking fool? Money ain't a thing to a nigga out here rappin But to a nigga out there cappin? That's they downfall
Reflecting on the past days of friendship and shared prosperity in the neighborhood; loyalty is key in times of conflict when a real 'soldier' is needed; one should avoid being dishonest and showing off; way-back-when the group was doing great, and now, although still rolling with the same tricks, it doesn't feel as good anymore with others joining in and causing trouble; it's foolish not to remember the street rules when just sponging and throwing cash around; the consequences of being caught capping (or perhaps two-timing) are severe

Dir-tayyyyy, yeah Dirty money Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Dirty money Dir-tayyyyyyy, yeah Dirty money Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Dirty Money
The chorus reiterates the concept of corrupt money and its negative impact

Now the whole neighborhood silent Got the fed-e-rals hangin (Shhhh) While these young niggaz steady sangin I need a motherfuckin law-uh-yer (Why's that?) I'm in a state of paranoia How many niggaz in the six-by-six Fin' to get, some time behind some loud mouth bitch Fin' to snitch, trapping niggaz up in they downfalls Taping motherfuckers phone calls Ay, I've been in this shit for two deep From moving ki's, pushing weight was too sweet An 8-ball will cost you 75 (Dirt cheap) Back in the game that shit was live And all you had to do to survive was get a whole click Of niggaz, down with they business and stack chips Savin up for hard times Do the time when you do the crime You niggaz tryin to ? your downfall
The neighborhood is on edge under federal investigation with many youths singing out to save themselves; reaching a point of desperation and requiring a lawyer in the face of mounting scrutiny; there are many at risk of getting caught due to an ex-girlfriend snitching; the grave consequences of breaking the code of silence and recording others without consent; Scarface has a long history of being involved in moving drugs, usually without complications; with the passage of time, the street business became easier and more affordable; having a highly trusted group to rely on was key to survival, also saving up funds against lean times; one should be prepared to serve jail time for the criminal activity they engage in.

Thing is, when a motherfucker is doing dirt Don't come moving it, ya know what I mean Ya know, that won't get you no Rolls Royces and shit like mine baby Your money dirty, wash your shit Them motherfuckers out here, yeah
Don't come trying to take advantage of me if you realize I'm deep in a shady business. Avoid associating with people who have corrupt money and instead legitimize your own earnings.