If I Don
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics


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[Silkk & Master P talking]
Yo, P was happening dog
Ah man, it's still a dross you know, but the game then change these
youngstas than made it bad, you know we all about our paper but some of
these fools just make and take murder.
They want it the easy way.

Chorus:(2x)
See I don't want to be here,
If I don't gotta,
My weed habit, is so close to snorting powder,
Got a few bitches, but it's all about a dollar,
and they don't holla, unless you moving narcota

[Silkk the Shocker]
I'm just sitting in my Cadillac
Riding on some triple gold
Smoking octamos,nigga
Shining up my vogues
Thanking this hoe called me,
and she was tripping out
say I had a baby by her,
figuring I was taking out
I'm just trying stack a meal,no what I'm saying
that shit real, trying to hide and dodge,
but I can't seem to hid my fucking bill
On how to cook dope, and chop a key
My brother showed me that
I only live once,guess what
A dope fiend told me that
These hoes be trying to holla
It seems that I got riches
When I got money, I got bitches
I got friends that want to get it
Can he hit it, then quit it
To try to survive and stay alive
It's a everyday struggle,every day hustle
You can see it in my eye, but I don't want to die
I don't want to be here
If I don't gotta
I got friends and bitches, but they don't holla
If I don't got narcotas or dollars, I

[Master P talking]
Damn, check this out Elror
It's real out here, you heard me, huh bro

Chorus:(2x)

[Fiend]
Man I might have a daughter
No money, no life
Check it shocker, just bills, hanging because
Not giving, a fuck, and I'm telling you what's real
You want to know what kill
Most of these niggas on these streets, is jive
I don't know why, these you cats out here
thank they got nine lives
I die for me, with pride
And I then lost the closes thing to me
Pretty fucked up trading,
or i got some killas that want to do me
Them girls trying to blue me
What all I trying do, is what I love
Let my people know I feel them,(?)
And then go smoke some bud
I got a habit with drugs
Which I ain't suggesting for beginners
In my hood, ain't no winners,
just some thugging ass sinners
Presenta, my life, my life, and take a good view
My bad days, i wouldn't dare
want to wish them upon you.

Chorus:(2x)

[Silkk the Shocker]
Now see I didn't ask to come here
I guest untwisted faith of luck
15 minutes of unprotected sex,
in a heat of moment, came a quick ass nut
Now if I wouldn't been born
I wouldn't grew, I wouldn't knew
Never had to go through, half the tangs a nigga went through
I'm in the projects hearing gunshots
Right before I close my eyes
All I heard was one shot
And they only sent one cop when he died
I got some questions
That I couldn't really understand for awhile
They say rain brang pain
But what brang smiles
And see I guess I was to caught up in those fake niggas
And bitches to know
I guess I was blind by the fast money,
and switches on the 64
They gotta, gotta be a better way out,
then hell or jail
I know I'm wrong for selling dope to my family
Just to get mail
Some get high off of sess
To relieve their stress
But no matter, how much success
You can't cheat death
Where yal at

[Master P talking]
Heard that, can't get no realler than this
I don't want to be here if I don't have to.





Chorus:(2x)

Overall Meaning

The song "If I Don't Gotta" by Silkk The Shocker and Fiend, featuring Master P, depicts the harsh realities of the streets and the struggles of individuals trying to survive in a world of violence and drug-dealing. Silkk talks about his desire to survive and avoid danger, stating that he does not want to be where he is if he does not have to be. References to drug addiction and the dangers of selling drugs are present throughout the song. Fiend adds his perspective to the story, talking about his problems and his love of drugs.


Moreover, the chorus serves as the central message of the song, warning individuals that they should not be on the streets if they do not have to be. The lyrics also mention the problems of gun violence and unexpected death. The importance of connections, money, and drugs is emphasized, and the lyrics reinforce that these issues can lead to devastating consequences.


Overall, "If I Don't Gotta" by Silkk The Shocker and Fiend is a poignant and realistic reflection of the problems facing individuals in the streets. The song serves as a warning that the easy way out from poverty may lead to deadly consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, P was happening dog
Silkk is greeting Master P before they start discussing the current state of the game.


Ah man, it's still a dross you know, but the game then change these youngstas than made it bad, you know we all about our paper but some of these fools just make and take murder. They want it the easy way.
Silkk and Master P acknowledge that the rap game has changed and some rappers resort to violence to achieve their goals, highlighting the negative side of the industry.


Chorus:(2x) See I don't want to be here, If I don't gotta, My weed habit, is so close to snorting powder, Got a few bitches, but it's all about a dollar, and they don't holla, unless you moving narcota
The chorus describes Silkk and Fiend's perspective of the world, where they don't want to be involved in anything that's not beneficial for them, including using drugs and having 'bitches,' and the only way to get attention from certain people is if you're involved in illegal activities.


I'm just sitting in my Cadillac Riding on some triple gold Smoking octamos,nigga Shining up my vogues
Silkk is boasting about his luxurious lifestyle, which includes riding in a nice car, smoking expensive cigars and having shiny wheels.


Thanking this hoe called me, and she was tripping out say I had a baby by her, figuring I was taking out
A woman called Silkk and told him she had his baby, but he thinks she's trying to take his money by making false claims.


I'm just trying stack a meal,no what I'm saying that shit real, trying to hide and dodge, but I can't seem to hid my fucking bill
Silkk is trying to make money and 'stack a meal', but it's difficult to avoid his bills and expenses.


On how to cook dope, and chop a key My brother showed me that
Silkk's brother taught him how to cook drugs and chop a key - a reference to the drug trade.


I only live once,guess what A dope fiend told me that
Silkk is referencing the phrase 'YOLO' - You Only Live Once - and how a drug addict taught him that.


These hoes be trying to holla It seems that I got riches When I got money, I got bitches I got friends that want to get it Can he hit it, then quit it
Silkk is talking about how women are attracted to him because of his wealth and how his friends come to him only to benefit from his money.


To try to survive and stay alive It's a everyday struggle,every day hustle You can see it in my eye, but I don't want to die I don't want to be here If I don't gotta
Silkk is acknowledging that life is tough and he's in a constant struggle to stay alive, but he doesn't want to be involved in anything that could potentially lead to his death.


Man I might have a daughter No money, no life Check it shocker, just bills, hanging because Not giving, a fuck, and I'm telling you what's real You want to know what kill Most of these niggas on these streets, is jive
Fiend is talking about the struggle of not having money and the bills that pile up because of it. He then speaks on how people pretending to be something they're not can lead to their downfall.


I die for me, with pride And I then lost the closes thing to me Pretty fucked up trading, or i got some killas that want to do me
Fiend is saying he's willing to die for himself and his pride. He's also lost someone close to him, possibly due to the dangerous circumstances surrounding his lifestyle.


What all I trying do, is what I love Let my people know I feel them,(?) And then go smoke some bud I got a habit with drugs Which I ain't suggesting for beginners
Fiend is saying he's just trying to do what he loves and let his fans know he appreciates them. He then discusses his drug habit, which he warns against for those who are new to it.


They gotta, gotta be a better way out, then hell or jail I know I'm wrong for selling dope to my family Just to get mail
Silkk acknowledges the negative consequences of his actions and wanting to get out of the lifestyle that could lead him to prison, and admits to doing wrong by selling drugs to his own family.


But no matter, how much success You can't cheat death
Silkk is saying no matter how successful you are or how much money you make, you can't avoid death.


Heard that, can't get no reiller than this I don't want to be here if I don't have to.
Master P affirms Silkk and Fiend's sentiments, saying he doesn't want to be involved in anything that could lead to his demise.




Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAYMOND POOLE, VYSHONN KING MILLER, RICHARD JONES

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Juice Box

One of the realest tracks in rap history πŸ’―πŸ’―

Dog Shorts

Hell yeah

Hanz Henry

Hypnotizing hook. Who can listen without it looping in your head?

Dog Shorts

This track is so damn real it hits ur soul and that beat tho.. MobyD my fav producer from BBTP #classic

Mike Jones

This shit got my head rocking back and forth...πŸ’₯πŸ’£

A Mac

21 years later and this song still goes hard!

LIFESTYLE

No rapper today could ever remake or remix this song.

ShuggDeniro

YB

eclipse2fly

@The Gift The Curse you can hear Silkk's awkward flow in a lot of today rappers especially from the South....we are talking about right now

The Gift The Curse

@Rae Rubio On most songs but Silk actually spit on this one

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