Recording as Akshen, he began his career recording solo for Rap-A-Lot Records, a local label in Houston, Texas. In the late 1980s, he joined the Geto Boys as they were forming and released We Can't Be Stopped, a highly successful LP that garnered the Geto Boys a large fanbase, in spite of their ultra-violent lyrics keeping them far from radio and MTV. Akshen changed his name to Scarface (he even changed his flow from a rapid-fire Kool G Rap-like delivery to normal flow, this time with a darker tone), after the film Scarface, saying he felt that the main character of the movie was just like him in many ways. Scarface soon released his debut solo album, Mr. Scarface Is Back. The album was a success, and Scarface's popularity soon overshadowed the other Geto Boys.
Scarface left the group and released a series of solo albums that kept him in the public view in spite of decreasing sales. He turned this around with 2000's Last of a Dying Breed, which received overwhelmingly positive reviews and sales, and earned him Lyricist of the Year at the Source Awards. In 2002 he released The Fix, the critically acclaimed follow up to Last of a Dying Breed. In 2007 he released Made which overall recieved very positive reviews.
Discography
1991 - Mr. Scarface Is Back (Rap-A-Lot)
1993 - The World Is Yours (Rap-A-Lot/Priority)
1994 - The Diary (Rap-A-Lot/Noo Trybe)
1997 - The Untouchable (Rap-A-Lot/Virgin)
1998 - My Homies (Rap-A-Lot/Virgin)
2000 - The Last Of A Dying Breed (Rap-A-Lot/Virgin)
2002 - The Fix (Def Jam South)
2003 - Balls And My Word (Rap-A-Lot)
2006 - The Product: One Hunid (Koch)
2006 - My Homies Pt. 2 (Rap-A-Lot Records)
2007 - Made
2008 - Emeritus
Goin' Down
Scarface Lyrics
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I turned the corner, hit the block and seen that ass from a mile away
(Now where's she staying?) She must be new in the hood
But I ain't trippin' on that shit, 'cause it's all good
I rolled up on her, and I asked her her name
Ain't a damn thing changed, ain't no shame in my game
She said, "used to go Thomas"
I slowed my roll, 'cause she just might be one of my homies' babies mamas
Gave me the look, I cracked a smile and thinkin', "Go on and flirt"
My homies women ain't no thing to me
'Cause if they caught one of my ho's, they'd do the same to me
And furthermore, she was peepin' my ride
Convertible, 64, with the ride inside
Super clean with the discs and vogues
Higher than a fuck spittin' this to hoes
Please excuse my attitude, sorry if I'm being rude
But I've got something to say to you
Hoping you won't lose your cool
I wanna sneak you out to play with me
You can spend the day with me
And we can ride and see the sights
It's going down tonight
Reminiscing on the bitch that I had back in the day
Gave the bitch a call and she hung up in my face
Now that's the breaks
She didn't have to put up a front
I stuck that ass back in there
And haven't called her for 3 months
I guess it's in me to be doggin' a chick
Can't understand how you niggas just be hogging your bitch
Go on and pass her, unass her, send her to the master
Let her take a ride with the Bradster
It cool, don't front ooh, no sex
No sweat, not even on my mind, we just met
And furthermore, we can get to those
But for now, I'm rolling 'Raris spitting this to hoes
Please excuse my attitude, sorry if I'm being rude
But I've got something to say to you
Hoping you won't lose your cool
I wanna sneak you out to play with me
You can spend the day with me
And we can ride and see the sights
It's going down tonight
Now I'm cruisin' to the crib with this bitch that I scooped
Parked my Ferrari, now I'm back in the coup
I knocked her boots, your baby's mama put me to work
I tagged that ass from the back, and knocked her shit in the dirt
She wanted me badly so I put it inside
She got the (front, back, and side to side)
Back and forth with the gangster glide
Started off at 6 and didn't finish till 9
Hit the showers like I been out playing ball for the Knicks
Now she's asleep, 'cause she just had her drawers full of dick
(Now that's sick) and plus she got you staying at home
With the kids all alone while she's gettin' her fuck on
So believe me when you downin' that Brad
I'm at the pad with your baby mama clowning that ass
So player hatin' niggas check the bitch you chose
I'll be mobbing in my 'Benz spitting this to ho's
Please excuse my attitude, sorry if I'm being rude
But I've got something to say to you
Hoping you won't lose your cool
I wanna sneak you out to play with me
You can spend the day with me
And we can roll and see the sights
It's going down tonight
The lyrics of Scarface's song “Goin' Down” are a portrayal of the artist's nonchalant attitude towards flirting with a woman, who is likely the baby mama of one of his friends. The tune describes his well-maintained car, his self-proclaimed slickness, and his ability to bed another man's companion. Scarface is relentless in his seduction of women he finds attractive, and he makes it clear that he is unapologetic for his actions. He views it as simply “spitting game” and admiring the physical attributes of the opposite sex. The lyrics also provide a glimpse into the social norm of the hip-hop community of the '90s. Back then, bragging about sleeping around with other men's women while showing disregard for the feelings of others was a prevailing trend in the rap world.
The chorus of the song is catchy and talks about taking the woman around for a ride and exploring the city with her. Regardless of the situation, Scarface wants to have a good time with the girl he's interested in. The second verse infers that Scarface is reminiscing about a previous relationship, and the woman didn't take the breakup well. As she hung up in his face, Scarface bounces back by sleeping with the friend's baby mama.
The controversial lyrics of this song were often a point of contention, with some critics deeming the song misogynistic and disrespectful to women, while others enjoyed the playful nature of the lyrics. This highly sexualized song reportedly caused a rift at the time between Scarface and his record label. Still, it proved to be one of his most well-known songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, today must be my lucky day
I feel fortunate today
I turned the corner, hit the block and seen that ass from a mile away
I saw an attractive woman from far and decided to approach her
Now where's she staying? She must be new in the hood
I wondered where she lives, probably new to the neighborhood
But I ain't trippin' on that shit, 'cause it's all good
I'm not bothered about it, everything is fine
I rolled up on her, and I asked her her name
I approached her and asked for her name
Ain't a damn thing changed, ain't no shame in my game
I'm not ashamed of my behavior, it's not different from before
She said, 'used to go Thomas'
She told me her name used to be Thomas
I slowed my roll, 'cause she just might be one of my homies' babies mamas
I slowed down my advances because she might have a child with one of my friends
Now where your man at, she said 'Gone at work'
I asked her where her partner is, she replied that he's at work
Gave me the look, I cracked a smile and thinkin', 'Go on and flirt'
She gave me a seductive glance, I smiled thinking I should continue and flirt with her
My homies women ain't no thing to me
I don't feel guilty about flirting with my friend's partners
'Cause if they caught one of my ho's, they'd do the same to me
If my friends found out, they would also flirt with my partners
And furthermore, she was peepin' my ride
She noticed and admired my car
Convertible, 64, with the ride inside
My car is a convertible 1964 model with a good sound system
Super clean with the discs and vogues
My car is very clean and has fancy rims and tires
Higher than a fuck spittin' this to hoes
I feel good and confident while I talk to women
Reminiscing on the bitch that I had back in the day
I'm thinking about the woman I used to date
Gave the bitch a call and she hung up in my face
I called her, but she rejected me by ending the call
Now that's the breaks
That's just how it is
She didn't have to put up a front
She didn't have to lie or pretend
I stuck that ass back in there
I had sex with her again
And haven't called her for 3 months
I haven't contacted her for three months
I guess it's in me to be doggin' a chick
I have a tendency to cheat on my partner
Can't understand how you niggas just be hogging your bitch
I don't understand how some men can be faithful to their partner
Go on and pass her, unass her, send her to the master
Let her be with me, I'll take good care of her
Let her take a ride with the Bradster
Let her spend time with me
It cool, don't front ooh, no sex
It's okay, no need to feel pressured into sex
No sweat, not even on my mind, we just met
No worries, I'm not thinking about sex, we just met
And furthermore, we can get to those
We can have sex eventually if we want to
But for now, I'm rolling 'Raris spitting this to hoes
For now, I'm driving my expensive car and flirting with women
Now I'm cruisin' to the crib with this bitch that I scooped
Now I'm driving home with the woman I picked up
Parked my Ferrari, now I'm back in the coup
I parked my Ferrari and got into another car
I knocked her boots, your baby's mama put me to work
I had sex with her and she enjoyed it a lot
I tagged that ass from the back, and knocked her shit in the dirt
I had rough sex with her from behind
She wanted me badly so I put it inside
She was really attracted to me, so I had sex with her
She got the (front, back, and side to side)
I made her feel pleasure in every position
Back and forth with the gangster glide
We had sex in a smooth and rhythmic way
Started off at 6 and didn't finish till 9
We had sex for three hours
Hit the showers like I been out playing ball for the Knicks
I took a shower as if I was an athlete who just finished a game
Now she's asleep, 'cause she just had her drawers full of dick
Now she's sleeping because I had sex with her all night
(Now that's sick) and plus she got you staying at home
This situation is bad, and you have to take care of kids at home
With the kids all alone while she's gettin' her fuck on
She's having sex with me while you're taking care of the children
So believe me when you downin' that Brad
Don't criticize me when you talk negatively about me
I'm at the pad with your baby mama clowning that ass
I'm at home with your child's mother, having fun with her
So player hatin' niggas check the bitch you chose
So, if you have a problem with me, check your partner
I'll be mobbing in my 'Benz spitting this to ho's
I'll be driving my Mercedes-Benz and flirting with women
Please excuse my attitude, sorry if I'm being rude
I apologize if I'm coming off as rude
But I've got something to say to you
I need to talk to you about something
Hoping you won't lose your cool
I hope you won't get angry or upset
I wanna sneak you out to play with me
I want you to spend time with me secretly
You can spend the day with me
You can hang out with me for the day
And we can ride and see the sights
We can go for a drive and see the city
It's going down tonight
We're going to do something exciting tonight
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brad Jordan, Eddie Wilson, Joseph Johnson, Carlo Karges, Joern Fahrenkrog-Petersen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The 3 Whales
Scarface is the king of the south period! He won’t acknowledge that but he is. Tired hearing T.I. saying he’s the king of the south.
BJ Jeffery
Yes sir
Gary Ball
This song will never get old to me
utubecenseorstruth
I am a country and rock kind of guy, but was the first rap song that I just fell in love with. Very true song. It was my theme song for "free wheeling days" of college.
Rob Lou
Funniest comment! You're cool 😎
TheRMSU1
lol
Phillip Jones
I love it
Sam Ray
My man, any day, any time, any hour. my best rap artist any day
Steph Mattfeld
favorite song off the diary, good memories
Garyl Swindlehurst
88droptop would stab would play this ha