Shit Iz Real
Shyheim Lyrics

Yeah yeah, hah
Shyheim is hyping himself and his audience up before beginning the song.

Where all my niggaz at?
Shyheim is addressing his audience, asking where they are.

We up in here, what?
Shyheim is confirming that he and his audience are present and ready for the song.

Word up, all my peoples
Shyheim is greeting and acknowledging all of his friends and supporters.

Crim-criminals in the penile
Shyheim is referencing his criminal background and recognizing that some of his audience members may have also been in prison.

Where ya at?
Shyheim is addressing his audience again and asking where they are located.

Cats sacking green
Shyheim is mentioning people who are making money illegally.

Bill/Hill Clinton
Shyheim is referencing the political scandal involving President Bill Clinton and White House intern Monica Lewinsky.

[Chorus:]
The chorus represents the main message of the song.

It be real when I pack a steel
Shyheim acknowledges the seriousness of carrying a gun.

Every man for himself, send my love to a battlefield
Shyheim recognizes the harsh reality of life and the importance of being prepared for any situation.

Ain't no wack, it's a straight up fact
Shyheim is stating that the events he is describing are not made-up; they actually happened.

Or dip down in black once you hear the clap clap
Shyheim suggests that people should stay hidden when gunshots are fired.

Shit is real, ain't no time to cash no butterflies
Shyheim urges his audience to stay focused and alert, rather than being distracted by trivial matters.

Pass the St. Ide's
Shyheim references the brand of malt liquor, which is often associated with urban, low-income areas.

Screwface is my disguise so look me in my eyes that ain't wise
Shyheim is warning people not to cross him or mess with him.

The first chump that jumps is the first chump that dies
Shyheim suggests that he is willing to defend himself and that others should be prepared to do the same.

Raw, spell that backward that's war
Shyheim reminds his audience that violence is often the result of conflicts.

Lay low scarecrow, I'm knockin at your front door
Shyheim is asserting his dominance and readiness to attack anyone who opposes him.

Pointin' a pistol to your peekhole, pussy
Shyheim is warning his enemies that he will shoot at them if they try to fight him.

Warning, my trigga finga gets busy
Shyheim is warning people that he is proficient with guns and can shoot quickly.

Blaow, a single shot straight to the headpiece
Shyheim is describing the sound and effect of his gun firing.

Decrease the peace and watch the murders increase
Shyheim suggests that violence begets more violence and that there is a cycle of crime and retaliation.

See I'm ruthless, pistol whip a nigga toothless
Shyheim brags about his fearlessness and describes his willingness to harm others.

Me gettin' hit that shit is ludacris
Shyheim suggests that he is invincible and unlikely to be hurt by others.

I'm on my P's and my Q's
Shyheim is saying that he is alert and paying attention to everything around him.

Try to put your foot in my shoes kid, you gotta pay the fuckin' dues
Shyheim is saying that he has endured many struggles and challenges and that others must do the same.

I ain't the one to play Pammy
Shyheim is saying that he is not a person to be trifled with, referring to the character of Pamela James from the show Martin.

I leave the head all red like that little orphan Annie
Shyheim is saying that he will cause harm to those who cross him, likening them to the character from the musical Annie.

I'm dressed in black like Streets of Harlem
Shyheim is referencing the gritty, dangerous reputation of the Harlem neighborhood in New York City.

Paddle punk's pockets down with no problem
Shyheim is saying that he can rob people easily and without difficulty.

And get away just like an Unsolved Mystery
Shyheim suggests that he is clever and elusive, able to escape from potential pursuers.

You don't believe me G, check my pedigree
Shyheim is asserting that his criminal record and reputation back up his claims of toughness and aggression.

And you can feel how I deal with the muthafuckin' steel
Shyheim is inviting others to witness firsthand how he handles his gun and deals with conflict.

Ain't no game boy, it's real
Shyheim reiterates that the events he is describing are not a joke, but rather serious and dangerous.

Shit is real, I'm in some real shit
Shyheim is acknowledging that he is currently in a dangerous and difficult situation.

Niggaz wet up the lab, Ma Dukes got hit
Shyheim is saying that his mother was injured in a shooting and that he is seeking revenge.

Now they knew I was trying to give 'em what I owe 'em
Shyheim is suggesting that he was attempting to pay back people he owed money or favors to, but they still attacked him.

But now I gotta act like I don't know 'em
Shyheim is saying that he will have to distance himself from those people and pretend not to recognize them.

The muthafuckers violated to the fullest degree
Shyheim is expressing his anger and sense of betrayal at those who attacked his lab and his mother.

They did it smart, now they gotta see me
Shyheim is acknowledging that his enemies were cunning in their attack, but he is now going to retaliate and seek revenge.

And I'ma flip like an acrobat, to give them bastards back
Shyheim is saying that he will use all of his skills and tactics to defeat his enemies and gain his revenge.

And let them know where my head is at
Shyheim is saying that he will make it clear to his enemies that he will not back down or be defeated.

I pack a cannon, I know where them thugs be standin'
Shyheim is asserting that he has a large and powerful gun and knows where his enemies are located.

Near the stores, with them Hip Hop whores
Shyheim is referencing the presence of drug dealers and prostitutes near stores and street corners.

And there I was all dipped and fatigued
Shyheim is describing his appearance, wearing dark clothing and military-style clothing.

Goin' Rambo, G.I. Joe of a dolo
Shyheim is referencing two action movie characters known for their fighting skills and bravery, while also suggesting that he is fighting alone (solo).

Droppin' bodies, bodies they was droppin'
Shyheim is describing his actions during his retaliation, saying that he was killing his enemies.

Like rain from a blackman that went insane
Shyheim is making a provocative, violent metaphor to describe his actions.

They dissed my Earth I had to diss they whole universe
Shyheim is saying that his enemies attacked his family and his home (Earth) and that he responded by attacking everything else they had.

Blew up the block, stepped back and watched it burst
Shyheim is describing causing an explosion in the area, then watching it from a safe distance.

Niggaz was runnin', I was steady gunnin' em down
Shyheim is saying that he was shooting at and killing his enemies as they tried to run away from him.

They hittin' the ground from the impact of the four pound
Shyheim is describing the effect of his gunshots on his enemies.

Some kids tried to dip in the whip, I emptied the clip
Shyheim is saying that some people attempted to drive away in a car, but he shot at them until he ran out of bullets.

And watched a car do a fuckin' flip
Shyheim is describing the dramatic crash that occurred after he emptied his gun at the fleeing car.

Reloaded at the same time the car exploded
Shyheim is emphasizing his quickness and proficiency with guns, able to reload his weapon in time to see the car explode.

Spotted a Gangsta Bitch, told her to hold it
Shyheim is saying that he saw a woman he recognized as a gang member and threatened her with his gun.

It only took five secs for she squealed, "Blaka, Blaka!"
Shyheim is saying that the woman quickly revealed information to him under threat of violence.

Two shots to the twat, shit is real
Shyheim is bragging about shooting the woman in the genital area, saying that he will harm anyone who crosses him.

[Chorus x 2]
The chorus represents the main message of the song.