Game of Life
Snoop Dogg feat. Steady Mobb'n Lyrics

Gunblast echo fast and all I seen was loose cash
I saw a fast gunfight where people were dying, and I saw people picking up lots of money.

I hit the flo' & when they go I make sure I grab all the dough
I drop to the floor during the gunfight and when it's over, I make sure I take all the money.

The scene: long beach yeah '86
This happened in Long Beach in 1986.

Where: the liquor store nigga on some devilish shit
This happened at a liquor store, and the people involved were doing bad things.

I went in to grab a drink but I came out a felon
I went into the liquor store to buy a drink, but I ended up committing a felony.

My homeboy got away but shit I wasn't tellin'
My friend got away, but I didn't tell anyone what happened.

So I fell in a trap with no getback
I got trapped and couldn't get out of the situation.

They threw away the key and now I'm a og
I got locked up for a long time, and now I'm a respected and experienced gangster (OG).

In the county jail rappin & bangin' at the same time
While in jail, I spend my time rapping and representing my gang.

And since I don't smoke cigarettes loc Shit I gotta slang mine
Since I don't smoke, I have to sell drugs to make money.

And I ain't tryin' to get on swole so I ain't fuckin' with the iron
I don't want to get big and muscular, so I don't lift weights (iron).

I got bitches bringin' me money & ain't a godamn thing funny
Women bring me money, and it's not a joke or something to laugh at.

My homeboy devil from the hcg and young side trey r.i.p From the etg and oh yeah baby ken dawg From the westside four-o's got love for short and my Homeboy j-ball from the seven four from that gang And the homeboy tracy d from The big bad ass ese gang them straight killas & they know I got game & that's real from a trio nigga havin' green
I have friends from different gangs (HCG, ETG, Westside Four-O's, seven four, and the big bad ESE gang) who are dangerous killers, but they respect me because I have game (intelligence and street smarts) and money.

Get yo' hustle on nigga 'fore you end up dead
Start making money through illegal means before you get killed.

There's ten laws to the game nigga be raised by 'em all Get ya respect on at all times nigga hustle 'til ya ball Watch them hatas and pretendas and all the shit they do Cause nowadays some of these niggas be bitches too Keep the business professional get ya heat at all times Keep them snitches on the sideline Cause you know pressure burst the pipeline Keep ya eyes on ya enemies watch those close to ya See them outside niggas can't touch ya It be the ones inside that do ya Smilin' in ya face but want to take yo' place Fuck around and be playa let's make a deal with the d.a.
There are ten rules to the game, and you have to follow them to succeed. Always demand respect and work hard to succeed. Stay away from haters and fake people, and keep things professional. Always carry a weapon (heat) and keep snitches away. Keep your enemies close, because the real danger is often from your own friends, who want to take your place. Be careful, and be willing to cut a deal with the government if necessary.

Don't be ridin' with no niggas Who ain't sure if he gon' get down Cause it only take a split second To get ya buck buck and lay down Hesitation'll buy ya fate get that ass all caught up Ya little homey might be cool If them other two priors ain't brought up
Don't ride with people who are not sure if they are willing to fight, because hesitation can get you killed. Even someone who seems trustworthy might not be, so be careful and look into their past.

Remember took time to kill smash and don't give a fuck Be a hog about ya papers straight hungry for that der come up Respect the game feel what the soldier talkin' about If you got to be in that game stack ya change And get the fuck out!
It takes time and effort to succeed in the game, and you have to be ruthless and not afraid to kill if necessary. Be aggressive and do what you need to do to make money. Respect the game and its rules. If you have to play the game, make as much money as you can and get out as soon as possible.

Game recognize game kickin' back smokin' mary jane I'm gettin' high in the game my little Homey popped him with the cane Some niggas only in it for the fame Niggas ain't ready for the game If you ain't down then get the fuck out the game Or represent yo' thang Ghosttown lb sb brookfield 76 folktown & the 90's Twomp twomp put yo' guns up When the tank dogg roll up who got the weed nigga hold up I'm the king of oakland nigga raise up I ain't givin' a fuck I'm still hugged Cause my down south niggas show me love And the muthafuckin' gifts dancin' in the club That's game
People who are part of the game can recognize others who are in it. I'm relaxing and smoking weed while my little friend is doing violence with a cane. Some people are only in it for fame and don't understand the real danger of the game. If you're not ready for the game, get out, or represent your own gang. I represent several different areas, including Ghosttown, Long Beach, Silverlake, Brookfield, 76, Folktown, and the 90's. When my crew rolls up, people know we have weed. I'm the king of Oakland, and I don't care what anyone thinks because my southern friends support me. That's game.

Steady mobbin', d o double g, ain't no limit to that shit Nigga carlos on the beat beats by the pound 'bout 3:34 in the morning don't even matter We puffin' all night, straight game, game.
We are always moving and getting things done, and there are no limits to what we can achieve. We have great music produced by Carlos, and it's about 3:34 in the morning, but it doesn't matter because we're partying all night and enjoying the game.

I got all my game from my momma yeah A nigga didn't gave me none of this shit that's real Wanna say what up to my momma For givin' me all this game...
I learned all my skills and intelligence from my mother, and nobody else helped me get to this point. I want to give a shoutout to my mom for helping me gain all of these insights and knowledge.