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
Jesse James
Scarface Lyrics
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Took my pistol out, unlocked it
Pulled the hammer back and, cocked it
And left his shit all on the carpet
I seen a (murder, murder) I pin-pointed my target
I'm making my way up out the building
I got the nigga that I came here to get, notify his children
That they old man done fell up out the game
And killed his ass just like Jesse James
Think it's a motherfuckin' game?
I come around this mothafucka and kill yo ass just like Jesse James
What's my motherfuckin' name?
There'll be no witnesses to this homicide
No re-enactment on the late night news to be re-dramatized
All you got is a nigga with a dot
In the middle of his motherfuckin' head he been shot
Dropped in the middle of the floor and he ain't breathin'
And the nigga's on the go 'cause we ain't seen him
He did his dirt and got the fuck up out the picture
The hollow point just hitcha, out of line, so it got witcha
Call the motherfuckin' helicopter
But ain't no hope, 'cause the 'tina broke that nigga off a hella proper
That oughta hold your monkey ass (you motherfucka, you)
That oughta teach your funky ass (you motherfucka, you)
I know this motherfuckin' game is sheist
And you done lost the fuckin' game of life
And that's a motherfuckin' shame
You let a nigga come around and do yo ass just like Jesse James
And that's a motherfuckin' shame
You came around this mothafucka and let me do you like Jesse James
Think it's a motherfuckin game
Wait, this motherfucka got me bent, I gots to, break
Because this nigga done put his hands all up in my, face
He best to chill before I hit him with this, mace
And catch this motherfuckin' case
'Cause once I got him blind, then he done with
Because I'm true to myself, fuck the dumb shit
You ain't no motherfuckin' gangsta, G
And when I get up out your ass you gon' realize it just ain'tsta be
It ain't no studio up in me
And all that bullshit I'm hearin' you talk only offends me
And lately I'm under a lot of pressure
It seems to me you can't come clean, so yo, I gots to check ya
I pull my .45 and (buck, buck, buck, buck)
And right before he die I (fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck)
I could give a motherfuck about the sentence
I snatch yo ass up off the hinges 'cause I'm (screaming for vengeance)
'Cause life has no meaning, no meaning
We were all born to die, so no screaming
Think it's a motherfuckin' game?
I'll come around this motherfucka and cut yo ass just like Jesse James
Blow out your motherfuckin' brains
I come around this mothafucka and kill yo ass just like Jesse James
Think it's a motherfuckin game
The lyrics of Scarface's song Jesse James describe a senseless act of violence, where the singer sneaks up and kills his target, leaving his body on the floor to the shock of everyone around. He declares that there will be no witnesses to the killing, and that the victim's family will be notified that he is out of the game. The singer proceeds to boast and insult the victim, as well as criticize the notion of a meaningful life, ending the song with a warning that he will do the same thing to anyone who underestimates him.
This song depicts a darker side of gang culture, where violence and murder are glorified and treated as just another aspect of life. The lyrics show a complete lack of regard for human life and a nihilistic worldview that denies the possibility of meaning or redemption. Scarface's delivery conveys the coldness and detachment of his character, making it clear that he is not a hero, but a killer.
Line by Line Meaning
Snuck up behind him, had his hands in his pocket
I approached my target from behind while he was distracted
Took my pistol out, unlocked it
I retrieved my gun and removed the safety lock
Pulled the hammer back and, cocked it
I prepared the gun to fire by drawing back the internal hammer
And left his shit all on the carpet
I shot my target and their bodily fluids are now on the floor
I seen a (murder, murder) I pin-pointed my target
I observed the murder I intended to commit and selected my victim
I'm making my way up out the building
I am leaving the location of the crime
I got the nigga that I came here to get, notify his children
I successfully killed my intended target and his family should be informed of his demise
That they old man done fell up out the game
The man I killed is out of the criminal game because I ended his life
Because I came through this motherfucka
I am responsible for the death of the target
And killed his ass just like Jesse James
I killed him in a similar manner as Jesse James, a notorious gunman
Think it's a motherfuckin' game?
Do you believe that committing murder is a game?
There'll be no witnesses to this homicide
There were no other individuals present to witness the murder
No re-enactment on the late night news to be re-dramatized
The details of the murder will not be retold on television
All you got is a nigga with a dot
All that remains of the victim is a bullet hole
In the middle of his motherfuckin' head he been shot
The victim received a fatal shot to the head
Dropped in the middle of the floor and he ain't breathin'
The victim is now dead, lying on the floor without breathing
And the nigga's on the go 'cause we ain't seen him
I left the scene of the crime and have not been seen by anyone
He did his dirt and got the fuck up out the picture
The victim was involved in criminal activity and now he is dead
The hollow point just hitcha, out of line, so it got witcha
The bullet I shot at the victim hit him and killed him, as he acted against my interests
Call the motherfuckin' helicopter
Call for medical assistance immediately
But ain't no hope, 'cause the 'tina broke that nigga off a hella proper
There is no hope for the victim because the level of violence inflicted on him was extreme
That oughta hold your monkey ass (you motherfucka, you)
The victim received this punishment because of his previous criminal activity
That oughta teach your funky ass (you motherfucka, you)
The victim has been taught a lesson that will prevent him from engaging in criminal activity in the future
I know this motherfuckin' game is sheist
I understand that the criminal game is corrupt
And you done lost the fuckin' game of life
The victim lost his life as a result of being involved in criminal activity
And that's a motherfuckin' shame
It is sad that the victim lost his life
You let a nigga come around and do yo ass just like Jesse James
The victim allowed himself to become a target of violence, similar to Jesse James' victims
Wait, this motherfucka got me bent, I gots to, break
This person has upset me to the point that I need to retaliate
Because this nigga done put his hands all up in my, face
The person has physically invaded my personal space
He best to chill before I hit him with this, mace
He should stop invading my space, or else I will use pepper spray to deter him
And catch this motherfuckin' case
If the person continues, I will press charges against them
'Cause once I got him blind, then he done with
If I incapacitate the person, then they will no longer be a threat
Because I'm true to myself, fuck the dumb shit
I am always honest with myself and my actions
You ain't no motherfuckin' gangsta, G
You are not actually tough or gangster-like
And when I get up out your ass you gon' realize it just ain'tsta be
Once I am finished with you, you will realize that this is not the life for you
It ain't no studio up in me
I am not pretending to be something I am not
And all that bullshit I'm hearin' you talk only offends me
Your talk of being tough is irritating to me
And lately I'm under a lot of pressure
I am currently facing a lot of stress and difficulties
It seems to me you can't come clean, so yo, I gots to check ya
It appears that you cannot be honest with me, so I need to confront you
I pull my .45 and (buck, buck, buck, buck)
I pull out my gun and fire it multiple times
And right before he die I (fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck)
I continue to fire my gun even as the person is dying
I could give a motherfuck about the sentence
I do not care about the legal consequences I may face for this violence
I snatch yo ass up off the hinges 'cause I'm (screaming for vengeance)
I am seeking revenge for the harm this person has caused me
'Cause life has no meaning, no meaning
Life ultimately does not hold any inherent meaning or purpose
We were all born to die, so no screaming
We are all destined to die, so there is no use in crying out for help
I'll come around this motherfucka and cut yo ass just like Jesse James
I am capable of causing harm to you, like Jesse James harmed others
Blow out your motherfuckin' brains
I will use violent force to kill you
Think it's a motherfuckin game?
Do you believe that violence is a game?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph Johnson, Brad Jordan, Mike G. Dean
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