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Drama
Southside Playaz Lyrics
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[Hook:]
Fuck who, fuck you nigga
(bring on the drama)
Fuck who, fuck you nigga
(bring on the drama)
Fuck who, fuck you nigga
I ain't barring nan nigga, and his mama)
[Mike D:]
Lay the fuck down, your blood done stepped down you sitting fat
Down South, with my dick in your mouth
Lil' Troy I'll whip your buns baby cuz, so come with it
Wet your friendly ass up, and watch this HK start zipping
Your boys look like a comma, when I come through dipping
Light up that whole block, when this Playa start spitting
Boy you get no love, playing tag-team snitching
Dump that boy in a ditch, and let him sleep with the fishes
Maybe in the streets, gon get a little vicious
We know you wired up, and got the FED's snapping pictures
We well up on our toes, do this thang not split us
I can't chill wit ya, so I guess I'll deal with ya
[Hook]
[Mr. 3-2:]
2000 popped off, and it's war in the streets
Friends turned enemies, the game don went deep
So ready I have my heat, for all you niggaz plotting
Pumps and AK's spray, when the cops start dropping
Southside body rocking, shit bout to get bloody
I'm on endo, and my drank still muddy
You hoe ass niggaz is funny guddy, bitch so take it like that
Cause I'm still wondering what happened, to my nigga Fat Pat
It's our way and respected these streets, and big heads
While snitches crossed the line us, and working with the FED's
In the sight of the infrared, now you marked for death
So be your ever fucking cool, you better watch your step
Love and go left, now the Boss got plex
I'ma bring the drama, and put your mama in a dress
Hollow tips to the chest, body wounds you dead
Should of watched what you said, now I got prices on your head
[Hook]
[Clay-Doe:]
Can't no motherfucker tell me bout drama, cause I lived it
Niggaz jumped off of that line, back in it
Toe to toe, I'll sneak a hoe and straight steal him
Bitches gotta accept the cards, that we dealing
Tired of these motherfuckers, talking down and grinning
Prop tint, represent expo spinning
First affiliation we see, slugs in him
Lord forgive us we sinning, street life we in it
That's the price you gotta pay, if you wanna stay independent
Four star Laf-Tex, ride gorgeous in it
If it's on come on nigga, let us know that it's on
Cause they know we ain't barring nan nigga, or his T-Jones
It's bitches out here helping FED's, set up or phone
For that I'm strapped, under your bed up at your home
Your orders, you so suck a fucking gang of dick
You better watch for the hit, and who you hanging with
[Hook]
[talking:]
Look out nigga it's on, Mike D is home nigga
It's official nigga, the war done just started nigga
You might as well get your pairs, and load em up nigga
Load your raggedy motherfuckers up
Cause it's on on sight nigga, and I ain't barring nan nigga and his mama nigga
You lil' snitch bitch, telling on every motherfucking rider here
You god damn K-Mart, Puff Daddy "Wanna be a Baller" motherfucker
You wanna be a baller so bad, motherfucker
That you told on everybody, get your lil' eighteen months
You lil' bitch, the war is on Laf-Tex riders nigga and it's on
Get your bitch ass, across the state line or somewhere
The song "Drama" by the Southside Playaz is a hardcore gangsta rap track that speaks about the harsh realities of street life, gang warfare, and snitching. The song has a very aggressive tone and uses explicit language that reflects the intense emotions of the rappers. The track is essentially a warning to their rivals that they are ready for war and won't spare anybody who crosses their path.
The first verse by Mike D is directed towards Lil' Troy, who is mentioned as an enemy. Mike D uses violent and graphic language, threatening to shoot Lil' Troy and his friends dead. He also mentions that he is aware of Lil' Troy's connections with the Feds and warns him to stay away from them. In the second verse, Mr. 3-2 talks about the ongoing conflicts in the streets, where friends have turned into enemies, and snitches are everywhere. He mentions that he is prepared for anything that comes his way and will fight till the end. Finally, Clay-Doe warns his rivals to be careful about who they hang out with and not to trust anyone.
Overall, "Drama" is an unapologetic and raw portrayal of life on the streets, where violence and betrayal are common occurrences. The song's aggressive tone and explicit lyrics may not be suitable for everyone, but it accurately represents the harsh realities of gang life.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck who, fuck you nigga
Expressing dislike or animosity towards someone
Bring on the drama
Welcoming or inviting conflict or confrontation
I ain't barring nan nigga, and his mama
No one is exempt from the aggression being shown
Lay the fuck down, your blood done stepped down you sitting fat
Threatening someone with violence and asserting dominance
Down South, with my dick in your mouth
Boasting about sexual conquest and exerting power over someone
Lil' Troy I'll whip your buns baby cuz, so come with it
Challenging Lil' Troy to a fight and encouraging him to act
Wet your friendly ass up, and watch this HK start zipping
Threatening to shoot and kill Lil' Troy with a HK gun
Your boys look like a comma, when I come through dipping
Disrespecting and belittling the opposing group
Light up that whole block, when this Playa start spitting
Boasting about ability to shoot and kill multiple people
Boy you get no love, playing tag-team snitching
Accusing someone of betraying their friends and working with the police
Dump that boy in a ditch, and let him sleep with the fishes
Suggesting murder and disposing of the body
Maybe in the streets, gon get a little vicious
Implying potential for violence and brutality
We know you wired up, and got the FED's snapping pictures
Accusing someone of being an informant and possibly under police surveillance
We well up on our toes, do this thang not split us
Denoting collaboration and unity within their group
I can't chill wit ya, so I guess I'll deal with ya
Rejecting the idea of befriending someone and instead choosing to confront them
2000 popped off, and it's war in the streets
Claiming that there is widespread conflict and violence occurring
Friends turned enemies, the game don went deep
Suggesting that allegiances have shifted and people are turning on each other
So ready I have my heat, for all you niggaz plotting
Prepared to use a gun against those who may be planning against them
Pumps and AK's spray, when the cops start dropping
Suggesting that they will shoot at police officers if necessary
Southside body rocking, shit bout to get bloody
Implying that there will be many casualties and deaths
You hoe ass niggaz is funny guddy, bitch so take it like that
Insulting and mocking the opposing group
Cause I'm still wondering what happened, to my nigga Fat Pat
Expressing sadness and anger over the death of Fat Pat
It's our way and respected these streets, and big heads
Asserting dominance and power within their territory
While snitches crossed the line us, and working with the FED's
Accusing someone of being an informant and betraying their group
In the sight of the infrared, now you marked for death
Suggesting the use of a targeting device and implying that the person will be killed
So be your ever fucking cool, you better watch your step
Warning someone to be careful and cautious
Love and go left, now the Boss got plex
Advising someone to avoid confrontation and conflict
Hollow tips to the chest, body wounds you dead
Describing the damage that a bullet can inflict
Should of watched what you said, now I got prices on your head
Threatening someone with violence and potential murder
Can't no motherfucker tell me bout drama, cause I lived it
Boasting about one's experience with violence and conflict
Niggaz jumped off of that line, back in it
Suggesting that people have abandoned their former alliances and are now part of their group
Toe to toe, I'll sneak a hoe and straight steal him
Suggesting that they will defeat their enemies in close combat and possibly kill them
Bitches gotta accept the cards, that we dealing
Asserting their power over women and implying that women must comply
Tired of these motherfuckers, talking down and grinning
Expressing annoyance and anger towards the opposing group
Prop tint, represent expo spinning
Describing the look and style of their group
First affiliation we see, slugs in him
Suggesting that they will immediately shoot at someone who they believe is affiliated with a rival group
Lord forgive us we sinning, street life we in it
Acknowledging their wrongdoing and immoral behavior within the context of their violent lifestyle
That's the price you gotta pay, if you wanna stay independent
Implying that one must be willing to engage in violent behavior in order to be successful and have control
Four star Laf-Tex, ride gorgeous in it
Boasting about their wealth and status within their group
If it's on come on nigga, let us know that it's on
Encouraging the opposing group to initiate a conflict
Cause they know we ain't barring nan nigga, or his T-Jones
Reiterating that they will not show mercy or compassion towards anyone
It's bitches out here helping FED's, set up or phone
Accusing women of being informants and betraying their group
For that I'm strapped, under your bed up at your home
Implying that they will hide a gun under someone's bed and kill them
Your orders, you so suck a fucking gang of dick
Insulting and mocking the opposing group
You better watch for the hit, and who you hanging with
Warning someone to be careful and cautious of who they associate with
Look out nigga it's on, Mike D is home nigga
Announcing the presence of Mike D and declaring the start of conflict
It's official nigga, the war done just started nigga
Stating that the conflict has officially begun and will not end anytime soon
You might as well get your pairs, and load em up nigga
Encouraging the opposing group to prepare themselves for a fight
Load your raggedy motherfuckers up
Insulting and belittling the opposing group
Cause it's on on sight nigga, and I ain't barring nan nigga and his mama nigga
Asserting that they are ready for a fight and will not show any mercy
You lil' snitch bitch, telling on every motherfucking rider here
Accusing someone of being an informant and betraying their group
You god damn K-Mart, Puff Daddy "Wanna be a Baller" motherfucker
Insulting and mocking the opposing group for being uncool and unimpressive
You wanna be a baller so bad, motherfucker
Implying that the opposing group desires wealth and status but cannot attain it
Get your bitch ass, across the state line or somewhere
Commanding someone to leave and possibly threatening them
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.