Easy Street
Shyheim Lyrics


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[Shyheim]
This is Bottom Up (Moe Bee got beats)
Shyheim, The Greatest Story Never Told
Bottom Up, Shyheim, The Greatest Story Never Told

[Shyheim]
I put a fifty in your mouth, out your ass for change
All you buckin' rap niggas, don't make me pull why'all strings
I write songs for gangstas, on the chain and can sing
A hundred rounds til the ding, I'ma die in the ring
Cause I'm a fighter, flick up your lighters
I got a bigger website than spiders, run with two five to lifers
That buck at biker's, get bucked on Riker's
I was shorty with the shitty diaper, sugar water made me hyper
Peter Piper picked peppers, but Shy fucked hoes
Put my gun in your face, like "whoa"
Me and Black Rob, rob black, with the Tahoe
Cause he was gassed like Arco, beatin' him up PLO Style
I don't want to grow up, I'm a leaky leak kid
Got so many bags of dust, that I could play with
The Bobby, separate's my mind from my body
Stuck countin' my dirty money in project lobbies
Pockets full of drugs, tommy in my Tommy
Movin' like a zombie, off that bah bah bah shit
Welcome to Disney Land, I'm your host, Mickey
You down with PCP, you know me

[La the Darkman]
Yo, niggas call me a lot of shit, but they can't call me broke
I ain't pushin' trees, I'm pushin' E's of coke
With a cannon in my coat, hardly laugh, ain't a joke
Any foul confrontation, a nigga gon' get smoked
Might hit you with a gemstar razor, or a red dart laser
Take a piece of meat off you, when I blaze you
Like Albert Anastasia, I'm a mobster, I'm major
I'm loyal to my blood, not a fagot ass traitor
Big brother hustle great, I got to hustle greater
My operation's so smooth, they call me ice skater
With a mack ten, or eleven, cocked, the weather man
For super niggas, want to end up like Superman

[Shyheim]
I'm from the Island that's hotter than the Caribbean's
And that's how we Columbia necktie, law abiding citizens
Nine M&M's in the denim, is the minimum
Crack rocks bigger than M&M's, whiter than Eminem
Thousands, I quintuple them, like the Olympics signs
Red dot, yellow dot, green dot, all dimes
Black top, blue top, those go two for five
Get your money where you get it, don't scrutinize mines
Bitch, fuck you and them rhymes
I'm on the grind, to get rich or die trying
I done pushed enough time around niggas line
That get their bricks in New York, bad bitch in New York
Big chain, icy frost, roll some Porsche in New York

[La the Darkman]
I get energized from the vocals, though
You feel what I though, Troop, you feel what I'm sayin'
Cause when it come in like that
I feel what you sayin', now feel what I'm sayin'

[La the Darkman]
Let's go, La the Darkman, play the wind
Recently, I shot a nigga, that I called a friend
He was foe, tried to steal some of my blow
Oh well, snakes in the grass, I chopped the head off they ass
Need an instant replay, I make it happen so fast
Til then, I'm gettin' all this money, fuckin' all these bunnies
Laugh a little bit, but ain't a damn thing funny
You dig? I got kids, and brothers to feed
Not to mention, my life, my bitches and what I need
Three story condo, car and truck combo
Bang hammers on niggaz, like Africans on Congo's
That's how my song goes, drugs, money and murder
Check to see if you can handle it, before you take it further, it's La

[Shyheim]
We be on easy street, ridin' through the red lights
You motherfuckin' alright, we down to kill to O.T
Nigga tonight, without thinkin' twice
We be ridin', through the red lights
We be ridin', through the red lights




Through the red lights
Through the red lights (through the red lights)

Overall Meaning

The song Easy Street by Shyheim featuring La the Darkman paints a vivid picture of the streets and the rough lifestyle associated with it. Much of the song glorifies drug dealing, violence and the pursuit of money, with each rapper describing their own experiences and personal outlook on life. The lyrics are heavy with metaphors and wordplay, taking the listener through a journey of their intense universe. Both rappers depict themselves as hustlers and street smart, unafraid to use violence to get their way. There's also a sense of camaraderie between them, with both describing their friendship in various ways, though the trust is not implicit.


Shyheim kicks off the song with a flow that's fast and aggressive. He talks about how ruthless he is, promising to put a fifty dollar bill in someone's mouth and have it come out through their anus. He also speaks about his ability to write songs for gangstas as well as his respect for his inmates, whom he runs with. He further references famous children's rhyme "Peter Piper picked peppers" and reimagines it with his explicit lyrics. La the Darkman comes in with a more slow and methodical approach to his verses. He boasts about his hustling skills with drugs while also emphasising his loyalty to his family and friends. His lyrics are equally as graphic with him describing chopping a head off his enemies.


Overall, the song is a raw and unfiltered portrayal of the hip-hop gangster lifestyle. The song is a great artistic representation of the underground rap scene in New York City in the 90s.


Line by Line Meaning

This is Bottom Up (Moe Bee got beats)
The song is about to start and Moe Bee is the producer


I put a fifty in your mouth, out your ass for change
I am so powerful that I can make you swallow money and defecate it later


All you buckin' rap niggas, don't make me pull why'all strings
Other rappers should not mess with me or I might use my influence to harm them


I write songs for gangstas, on the chain and can sing
My music speaks to those who are in prison or have a criminal lifestyle


A hundred rounds til the ding, I'ma die in the ring
I am committed to fighting until death if necessary, just like a boxer


Cause I'm a fighter, flick up your lighters
I am a fighter and I want to see people show their support with lighters


I got a bigger website than spiders, run with two five to lifers
My digital presence is vast and I associate with criminals who have long prison sentences


That buck at biker's, get bucked on Riker's
People who shoot at bikers can expect retaliation from those who are incarcerated at Riker's Island


I was shorty with the shitty diaper, sugar water made me hyper
I grew up in poverty and had to drink sugar water, which gave me energy as a child


Peter Piper picked peppers, but Shy fucked hoes
I am not interested in doing something as mundane as picking peppers, I would rather have sex with multiple women


Put my gun in your face, like "whoa"
I am not afraid to use a gun to intimidate my enemies


Me and Black Rob, rob black, with the Tahoe
Black Rob and I drive a Tahoe and rob people who are black


Cause he was gassed like Arco, beatin' him up PLO Style
Black Rob was arrogant like a gas station attendant and we physically assaulted him with a Palestinian Liberation Organization style


I don't want to grow up, I'm a leaky leak kid
I do not want to mature, I am like a child who wets the bed


Got so many bags of dust, that I could play with
I have a large quantity of cocaine that I consider to be a toy


The Bobby, separate's my mind from my body
I use heroin (the Bobby) to dissociate from reality


Stuck countin' my dirty money in project lobbies
I am in the projects counting money earned through illegal means


Pockets full of drugs, tommy in my Tommy
I carry drugs in my pockets and have a gun (Tommy) in my Tommy Hilfiger brand clothing


Movin' like a zombie, off that bah bah bah shit
I walk around like a zombie because I am under the influence of a drug called bah bah bah


Welcome to Disney Land, I'm your host, Mickey
This lifestyle I lead is like a fictional amusement park and I am the organizer (Mickey Mouse)


You down with PCP, you know me
If you use the drug PCP, then you know who I am


Yo, niggas call me a lot of shit, but they can't call me broke
People have many names for me, but none of them include being poor


I ain't pushin' trees, I'm pushin' E's of coke
I do not sell marijuana, only ecstasy pills made with cocaine


With a cannon in my coat, hardly laugh, ain't a joke
I carry a gun (cannon) and do not joke around because it is a serious matter


Any foul confrontation, a nigga gon' get smoked
If someone disrespects me, I will kill them


Might hit you with a gemstar razor, or a red dart laser
I am capable of attacking with a type of razor or laser


Take a piece of meat off you, when I blaze you
I will shoot and wound you, taking a piece of your flesh in the process


Like Albert Anastasia, I'm a mobster, I'm major
I am like the famous mobster Albert Anastasia, well-known and of high importance


I'm loyal to my blood, not a fagot ass traitor
I am loyal to my family members and do not associate with people who betray others


Big brother hustle great, I got to hustle greater
My older brother is skilled in hustling, but I need to do even better than him


My operation's so smooth, they call me ice skater
I run my criminal activities smoothly and am known for it, like a skilled ice skater


With a mack ten, or eleven, cocked, the weather man
I carry a gun (Mack Ten or Eleven) and am like the weather man because I cause destruction


For super niggas, want to end up like Superman
I will kill whoever tries to be a hero or a savior, like Superman


I'm from the Island that's hotter than the Caribbean's
I am from a location that is hotter than the Caribbean islands


And that's how we Columbia necktie, law abiding citizens
We strangle people with a method called the Columbia necktie, but pretend to be law-abiding citizens


Nine M&M's in the denim, is the minimum
I carry at least nine (9) bags of drugs (M&M's) concealed in my jeans


Crack rocks bigger than M&M's, whiter than Eminem
My crack rocks are large and have a white color similar to rapper Eminem


Thousands, I quintuple them, like the Olympics signs
I multiply the amount of drugs I have and create a visual similar to the Olympic rings


Red dot, yellow dot, green dot, all dimes
I have different qualities of drugs (red, yellow, green) that are all top-quality (dimes)


Black top, blue top, those go two for five
I sell different levels (black, blue) of drugs that are sold in groups of two for five dollars (2/$5)


Get your money where you get it, don't scrutinize mines
Earn your own money your own way and do not question how I earn mine


Bitch, fuck you and them rhymes
I do not care about someone criticizing my lyrics


I'm on the grind, to get rich or die trying
I have a relentless pursuit of wealth, even if it means risking my life


I done pushed enough time around niggas line
I have spent enough time waiting in line with other people


That get their bricks in New York, bad bitch in New York
People who buy illegal drugs in New York also have girlfriends who are attractive


Big chain, icy frost, roll some Porsche in New York
I have a large and expensive necklace, drive a Porsche, and live in New York


I get energized from the vocals, though
I feel motivated by listening to music


You feel what I though, Troop, you feel what I'm sayin'
You understand my message, Troop, right?


Cause when it come in like that
This is how the beat and lyrics sound


I feel what you sayin', now feel what I'm sayin'
I understand your message, now listen to mine


Let's go, La the Darkman, play the wind
Let's begin, my name is La the Darkman, and I am ready to start making music


Recently, I shot a nigga, that I called a friend
I recently killed someone who I used to be friends with


He was foe, tried to steal some of my blow
This person was not really my friend, he tried to steal my drugs


Oh well, snakes in the grass, I chopped the head off they ass
Some people are untrustworthy, so I dealt with them harshly


Need an instant replay, I make it happen so fast
If someone questions or doubts how I handle things, I am quick to repeat it or react again


Til then, I'm gettin' all this money, fuckin' all these bunnies
For now, I am making money and having sex with many women


Laugh a little bit, but ain't a damn thing funny
I might appear to be having fun, but the situation is serious


You dig? I got kids, and brothers to feed
Do you understand? I have dependents (kids and brothers) who rely on me for support


Not to mention, my life, my bitches and what I need
I also have my own needs and interests, including women


Three story condo, car and truck combo
I own a large three-story residence, as well as both a car and a truck


Bang hammers on niggaz, like Africans on Congo's
I use guns (hammers) to kill people, similar to how African countries like Congo are involved in conflicts and wars


That's how my song goes, drugs, money and murder
This is the general theme of my music: illegal drugs, wealth, and violence


Check to see if you can handle it, before you take it further, it's La
Make sure you are prepared to handle my lifestyle before you decide to join it, I am La


We be on easy street, ridin' through the red lights
I am living an easy, luxurious life, driving through intersections without stopping at red lights


You motherfuckin' alright, we down to kill to O.T
Are you ready to do whatever it takes to make money? We are willing to do illegal activities to make profits


Nigga tonight, without thinkin' twice
We are willing to commit crimes tonight without hesitation


Through the red lights
Not stopping at red traffic lights


Through the red lights (through the red lights)
Continuing to drive through red traffic lights, repeating it for emphasis




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, HAROLD ARLEN

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Comments from YouTube:

@rheathesecond

1993: Children rapping like adults
2022: Adults rapping like children

@abrahampalmer8761

Sad but true

@Ty_105

Word

@actionscott8033

WOW SMFH NOT ONE LIE TOLD 😵‍💫 shits a damn shame

@adamgordon2572

Real talk 💯

@roccbolden4416

Truer words have never been spoken!!!!

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@habeshaspice5119

I never understood why RZA didn’t produce an entire album for him. He should have reached bigger heights of popularity. This song has aged like fine wine.

@jonez2020

The reason why is because shy was apart a production deal the Big Homie RNS who produced his classic Album. RNS was and still is that Brother on Staten Island..Where you think RZA get his style from?

@dassolosyndikat5113

rza wrote and produced the song little rascalz

@chucctailor9173

@@jonez2020 faccts

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