P.N.C. 4 Life
Smif-n-Wessun Lyrics

Why you brothers insist on usin' the word nigga?
Why do you all continue to use the derogatory term 'nigga'?

Don't you know that's bringin down the black race?
Are you not aware that using this term negatively affects the black community as a whole?

Personally I think the lyrics are a bit too harsh
In my opinion, the explicit lyrics are overly harsh

I ain't no nigga, fuck that shit
I don't identify myself as a derogatory term, and I reject its usage

Does everything come out your mouth got to be a 4-letter word?
Is it necessary for every word that you speak to be profane?

The way you talk about women is bullshit, plain bullshit
Your disrespectful and demeaning talk about women is completely unacceptable

Motherfucker I got kids, I don't want 'em listenin' to that bullshit
I have children, and I don't want them exposed to such offensive and inappropriate content

Fuck the niggas!
Disregard and reject those who use the term 'nigga'

Motherfuckers need to stop
There is a strong need for people to cease using such offensive language

How can you call yourself a nigga and be proud of it?
How can one take pride in identifying themselves with a derogatory term like 'nigga'?

Flatline
End of discussion

Bullshit!
This is all complete nonsense

Why do I call myself a nigga you ask me?
Why do I personally choose to refer to myself using the term 'nigga'?

Well it's because motherfuckers wanna blast me
I use it as a defense mechanism against individuals who want to harm me

And run me outta my neighborhood
And attempt to force me to leave my own community

And label me as a dope dealer yo, and say that I'm no good
And falsely accuse me of being involved in drug dealing and claim that I lack worth

But I gave out jobs so niggas wouldn't have to go out
However, I provided employment opportunities to prevent individuals from resorting to illegal means

Gave up some dope on the corner so they could show out
I even shared drugs on the streets in order to allow others to present themselves confidently

When the cops came, they gave a fake name
When the police arrived, they provided false identities to avoid trouble

Because the life in the streets is just a head game
This is because surviving in the dangerous streets requires strategic thinking and manipulation

So therefore, to make more
Therefore, in order to make a living

A 15-year-old black kid'll go and rob a liquor store
A disadvantaged 15-year-old black youth may resort to robbing a liquor store

And get shot in the process
And tragically get shot during the course of the crime

He ate up a nine bullet and now he's put to rest
He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and lost his life as a result

I guess it's just the way shit has to be
I suppose this is simply the unfortunate reality of the situation

Back when I was young gettin' a job was murder
During my youth, finding employment was an extreme challenge

Fuck flippin' burgers, 'cause I deserve a
I refuse to settle for menial jobs like fast-food work since I believe I am capable of more

Nine-to-five I can be proud of, that I can speak loud of
I desire a respectable career where I can hold my head high and confidently talk about

And to help a nigga get out of
And to assist others to escape similar struggles

But most motherfuckers only want you to stay down
However, many individuals aim to keep you trapped in a state of disadvantage

But I'm a smart motherfucker you see
Yet, I am an intelligent individual, as you may observe

One of the best producers in the rap music industry
I have achieved recognition as one of the top producers in the rap music industry

Gettin' paid like a motherfucker
Earning a substantial income

A young brother, who don't give a fuck about another
A young man who is indifferent to the opinions of others

Because police always wanna harass me
Given that the police constantly seek to intimidate and bother me

Every time that I'm rollin' (rollin')
Whenever I am driving around

They swear up and down that the car was stolen (this shit is stolen)
They adamantly insist that the car I am in is stolen

Make me get face down in the street (in the street)
Force me to lie face down on the pavement

And throw the shit out my car on the concrete (yeah)
They proceed to throw my belongings out of my car onto the ground

In front of a residence
In full view of someone's home

A million white motherfuckers on my back like I shot the President
Numerous white individuals figuratively piling on me, as if I assassinated the President

Because my mouth is so motherfuckin' nasty
Due to the vulgar nature of my speech

Bitch this, bitch that, nigga this, nigga that
Using derogatory slurs like 'bitch' and 'nigga'

In the mean while my pockets are gettin' fat
Meanwhile, I am amassing wealth

Gettin' paid to say this shit here
Receiving a salary for expressing these explicit lyrics

Makin' more in a week than a doctor makes in a year
Earning more income in a week than a doctor earns in a year

So why not call myself a nigga?
Therefore, why not refer to myself using the derogatory term 'nigga'?

It's better than pullin' the trigger and goin' up the river
It is preferable to avoid resorting to violence and ending up in prison

And then I get called a nigga anyway
However, regardless of my actions or career success, I still face derogatory labeling

Broke as a motherfucker and locked away, so
Being financially impoverished and incarcerated

So cut out all that bullshit
Therefore, eliminate all the unnecessary nonsense

I guess I'll be a nigga for life
I suppose I will continue to identify as a nigga for the entirety of my existence

Niggas, crackers, Jews!
A general reference to individuals of different racial and ethnic backgrounds

If there's hell below, we're all gonna go!
If a hellish existence awaits, we will all experience it together

Nigga nigga nigga nigga nigga nigga, please
Imploring someone, using a derogatory term, not to be foolish

I'm treated like a fuckin' disease
I am subjected to mistreatment and discrimination as if I am an infectious illness

You say, why do I call myself a nigga so quick?
You may question my rapid inclination to refer to myself as a nigga

'Cause I can reach in my drawers and pull out a bigger dick, yo
Because I possess confidence and strength, symbolized metaphorically

Nigga say nigga we cool but
When one black person addresses another using the term 'nigga,' it is seen as camaraderie

Cracker say nigga, nigga knocked the fuck up
However, when a person from a different racial background uses the term 'nigga,' it leads to conflict

But I gotta be a fast nigga, to never be the last nigga
I must be quick and agile to avoid being the one left behind or disadvantaged

Or I'll have to beat yo' ass, nigga
Otherwise, I will have to physically confront and defeat you

In the city you see action first
In urban environments, you are exposed to violence and aggression firsthand

Then hear about it later in a verse I curse
These events are then recounted in my lyrics, often filled with profanity

Because I'm real with this to keep my shit straight bumpin'
My use of explicit language is authentic and integral to maintaining a vibrant and impactful presence

Murder, created by the streets of Compton
Violent acts, borne out of the harsh conditions in the city of Compton

Now get it from the underground poet
Retrieve this perspective from an independent and uncompromising artist

I live it, I see it, and I write it because I know it
I experience and witness these realities, which fuels my creative expression

And if you think I'm fuckin' your wife
And if you suspect me of engaging in a sexual relationship with your spouse

You're motherfuckin' right yo, 'cause I'm a nigga for life
Your assumption is correct, as I proudly identify as a nigga for the entirety of my existence

I love niggas, I love niggas, I love niggas
I have deep affection and appreciation for individuals referred to as 'niggas'

Because niggas are me
Due to my identity, I share a strong connection with other 'niggas'

And I should only love that which is me
It is only fitting that I harbor affection for those like myself

I love that you niggas (niggas for life)
I express love towards fellow 'niggas' for the entirety of their existence

Nigga this, nigga that
The fact of the matter is that I am black, which inevitably attracts attention

The actual fact is that I'm black and bound to attract
The undeniable truth is that my race is black, which invariably draws notice

The attention of another, I mean the other
The focus and scrutiny of individuals from different racial backgrounds

But I'm a motherfucker that'll have 'em runnin' for cover
However, I am an intimidating individual who can instill fear and force others to seek shelter

You see, I don't give a fuck about nothin'
You see, I am completely indifferent and apathetic towards everything

Except gettin' paid, gettin' bitches, and issuin' stitches
Except for acquiring wealth, pursuing sexual partners, and resorting to violence

Which is, all needed to read it and find a rhyme
These elements are necessary to comprehend the underlying meaning and discover a suitable rhyme

And then it's time to say, the nigga's here to stay
Then it is appropriate to assert that I, a nigga, will persist

But what about the fake niggas, the house niggas
What about individuals who are inauthentic, those who conform to the expectations of others

To get paid quick they gotta suck a fat dick
They resort to performing demeaning acts in order to swiftly gain financial rewards

But N.W.A. is outta your motherfuckin' range
However, the rap group N.W.A. operates beyond your limited comprehension

We ain't gonna change a motherfuckin' thang!
We refuse to alter our ways in the slightest!

I call myself a nigga 'cause my skin won't lighten
I choose to identify as a nigga since my skin tone cannot be altered

I call myself a nigga 'cause the shit that I'm writin'
I refer to myself as a nigga due to the provocative and controversial content of my lyrics

Hypes me, hypes other motherfuckers around me
This excites me and energizes those who are in proximity to me

And that's the reason why they wanna surround me
This is the motivation behind their desire to be in my presence

And ask me, why do I call myself a nigger-o?
They inquire as to why I specifically refer to myself as a 'nigger-o'

Ain't none of their fuckin' business cause I'll let the trigger go
It is none of their damn concern since I am willing to use violence if necessary

So get out my presence and get out of my sight
Therefore, leave my vicinity and remove yourself from my field of vision

'Cause MC Ren is a nigga for life
Since I am MC Ren, I steadfastly identify as a nigga for the entirety of my existence

You're a nigga 'til you die
Regardless of circumstances, one remains a nigga until death

If you're a po' nigga, you're a po' nigga
Even if you are impoverished, you are still considered a nigga

If you're a rich nigga, you're a rich nigga
Even if you are wealthy, you are still referred to as a nigga

But you never stop bein' a nigga
However, one's identity as a nigga never diminishes

And if you get to be educated you just an educated nigga
Even if one attain an education, they are simply an educated version of a nigga

(I can dig it!)
(I understand and agree!)

It's plain to see, you can't change me
Clearly, it is evident that my identity cannot be altered

'Cause I'mma be a nigga for life
Because I will forever embrace and identify myself as a nigga

I'm a nigga, he's a nigga, she's a nigga, we some niggas
I, he, she, and we all share the identity of being niggas

Wouldn't you like to be a nigga too?
Wouldn't you desire to also be a nigga?