City Streets
Spice 1 Lyrics
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Spice muthafuckin' One
Coolin' in Cali
Kickin' that gangsta shit
You get with it?
Hopped in my Blazer, mashed off and left a boy in his car, then
Tagged him with the skull and bones, cause he be soften
And his girl was so damn small, you had to strain your eyes
Got to the corner, hit a left, seen the HPD
That's when I knew that they were after S-p-i-see-e
Turned up my music and dashed, goin' 90, I mashed
Bullet holes all in my window from a 12-gauge blast
He was all on my ass, I had to think real fast
Hooked a left, all of a sudden heard a boom and a crash
Tried to catch the cold, sold the devil his soul
Had his car and his face wrapped around a pole
With my vogues still smokin' hit 580 to Oakland
Still upset with the police because my window was broken
But my beat was still bumpin' and my amp was still pumpin'
And my nine was in my lap if any funk was jumpin'
Got the twentieth and Nice as I kicked my tune
Hooked a left on twent third and seen my homeboy June
Jumped straight out like an arrow, had more gold than the pharaoh
Had my Nikey sweat suit on and it was read like a sparrow
I told him what had happened and he already knew
He said, "You got a little funky with a fake-ass crew
The bass went boom and your gun went bang
And all you could see was flames"
At that very moment Coke and Ray started laughin'
And slapped each other's hands and said, "It's all about blastin'"
In the city streets
City streets
Kickin' it at the park shootin' craps with some homies
My first roll was a 7, so niggas can't get on me
So since my point is 4, I left a Little Joe
I'm kissin' on the dice and I'm pimpin' 'em like my hoe
So then I roll again, I'm fuckin' with Big Ben
Now I ain't fade jack because I'm knockin with that ten
I picked up the dice, shook em up and rolled once mo'
What came out the do'? Whaddaya know, I hit that four
Fuckin' with the dank I'm hearin' Marvin Gaye's oldies
Fadin another twenty, took a sip of my forty
There go my homie G-Nut with the gin and the juice
My nigga's always fuckin with that 187 proof
I took a big-ass gulp and feelin' quite tipsy
Knowin' I'm like this these niggas try to cheat me
Huh, they can't get with me, I put em in his place
Then G-Nut threw the gin and busted a nigga in his face
I thought it was quite funny, and I began to smirk
The fat-ass niggas face was grounded lyin' in the dirt
So I picked up my mail, and I'm about to go
Cause I'm about that mo' money, mo' money, mo'
Now homie on his face, he rolled over just like that
And said, "This is a jack, gimme all my fuckin money back"
I act like I was scared, gave his money back fast
And when he tried to leave, I busted a cap up in his ass
These niggas out the kitchen if you can't take the heat
Cause muthafuckas gank ya, shank ya, sank ya in the city streets
The city streets
A few weeks back I robbed a nigga for a ki
Kickin it on the block, slingin' d to o-p-e
Yo, runnin' from the five-o, you think this shit is funny
By any means necessary I must make my money
If niggas try to fade me, I pull out my nine
And pop-pop-pop-pop a nigga from behind
In this world of madness muthafuckas die
Niggas sling and bang, and bitches always lie
So I choose to be murderous and chop up niggas' bodies
And set like an example, a villain like John Gotti
The muthafuckin' gangsta S-p-i-c-e
They ring my mobile phone, now who the fuck could that be?
Bitch, I said don't call me, I'm busy clockin' G's
I thought it was the fuzz, but some niggas told me 'freeze!'
The barrel was my back, it's a muthafuckin' jack
I knew I shoulda packed, I ain't goin out like that
These niggas caught me slippin', and fuck a yellow sack
Niggas must be trippin' 'cause they Daytons touch my back
I hopped out of my shit and told him go ahead
And when he tried to leave I busted a cap up in his head
With blood all over his face is how the homie fled
I dragged him out the car and filled his corpse full of lead
These niggas out the kitchen if you can't take the heat
Cause bitch, I'm a gangsta, shank ya, sank ya in the city streets
Aight, Banks
Let's pack the shit up, mayn
The lyrics of Spice 1's song "City Streets" provide a vivid portrayal of the gritty reality of life in urban America. The artist paints a picture of a world where violence is a constant threat, drug deals take place on street corners, and relationships are built on mistrust and betrayal. The first verse sets the tone with the artist describing a car chase with the police, culminating in an accident in which the pursued vehicle crashes and the occupants are killed. The second verse depicts a scene of casual gambling in the park, which quickly turns violent when one of the players tries to cheat. Finally, the third verse describes a drug deal gone wrong, in which the artist is the victim of an armed robbery.
The song's overall theme is the harsh reality of life in the inner city, where violence, drugs, and poverty are pervasive. Spice 1's powerful lyrics paint a picture of a world where individuals must survive by any means necessary. The song is also notable for its references to various aspects of African American culture, including music, fashion, and slang.
Line by Line Meaning
Hopped in my Blazer, mashed off and left a boy in his car, then
I quickly got into my vehicle and drove away, leaving a guy trapped in his car
Tagged him with the skull and bones, cause he be soften
I marked him with the symbol of death because he was weak
Hollow like a head without no brains inside
His mind was empty and devoid of intelligence
And his girl was so damn small, you had to strain your eyes
His girlfriend was incredibly tiny, making it difficult to see her
Got to the corner, hit a left, seen the HPD
Arrived at the corner, turned left, and spotted the police
That's when I knew that they were after S-p-i-see-e
Realized that the police were chasing after me
Turned up my music and dashed, goin' 90, I mashed
Increased the volume of my music and sped away at a speed of 90 mph
Bullet holes all in my window from a 12-gauge blast
My window was riddled with bullet holes from a shotgun explosion
He was all on my ass, I had to think real fast
The police were closely pursuing me, so I had to quickly make decisions
Hooked a left, all of a sudden heard a boom and a crash
Made a sharp left turn and suddenly heard a loud crashing sound
Tried to catch the cold, sold the devil his soul
Attempted to run away from the authorities, metaphorically making a deal with the devil for protection
Had his car and his face wrapped around a pole
His car and face collided with a pole, causing severe damage
With my vogues still smokin' hit 580 to Oakland
As my tires were still emitting smoke, I drove on highway 580 towards Oakland
Still upset with the police because my window was broken
I was still angry at the police for damaging my window
But my beat was still bumpin' and my amp was still pumpin'
Despite the chaos, my music was still playing loudly and my speakers were still working
And my nine was in my lap if any funk was jumpin'
I had my weapon ready to defend myself in case any trouble arose
Got the twentieth and Nice as I kicked my tune
Arrived at the intersection of 20th Street and Nice Avenue while my song continued playing
Hooked a left on twent third and seen my homeboy June
Made a left turn onto 23rd Street and spotted my friend June
Jumped straight out like an arrow, had more gold than the pharaoh
Quickly exited my vehicle and showcased my wealth, having more gold than an Egyptian pharaoh
Had my Nikey sweat suit on and it was read like a sparrow
Wore my red Nikey sweat suit, resembling a bird called a sparrow
I told him what had happened and he already knew
I informed him about the incident, but he was already aware of it
He said, 'You got a little funky with a fake-ass crew
He remarked, 'You got involved in a dangerous situation with a group of inauthentic people'
The bass went boom and your gun went bang
The bass in the music played loudly and your gun fired a shot
And all you could see was flames'
The situation became intense, with flames becoming visible
At that very moment Coke and Ray started laughin'
During that precise moment, Coke and Ray burst into laughter
And slapped each other's hands and said, 'It's all about blastin''
They enthusiastically high-fived each other and declared that violence was the way to go
In the city streets
Within the urban streets
Kickin' it at the park shootin' craps with some homies
Chilling at the park, playing dice games with my friends
My first roll was a 7, so niggas can't get on me
On my first roll, I got a total of 7, making it difficult for others to challenge me
So since my point is 4, I left a Little Joe
Since my target number is 4, I placed a bet on a total of 4
I'm kissin' on the dice and I'm pimpin' 'em like my hoe
I'm handling the dice affectionately and manipulating them just like I control my prostitute
So then I roll again, I'm fuckin' with Big Ben
I roll the dice again, engaging with a risky bet
Now I ain't fade jack because I'm knockin with that ten
I'm confident in my bet because I have a good chance of rolling a total of ten
I picked up the dice, shook em up and rolled once mo'
I grabbed the dice, shook them, and rolled them again
What came out the do'? Whaddaya know, I hit that four
What number appeared on the dice? Surprisingly, it was a four
Fuckin' with the dank I'm hearin' Marvin Gaye's oldies
While enjoying some strong marijuana, I'm listening to classic songs by Marvin Gaye
Fadin another twenty, took a sip of my forty
Betting and losing another twenty dollars, I took a sip from my forty-ounce beer
There go my homie G-Nut with the gin and the juice
I noticed my friend G-Nut with a bottle of gin and a cup of juice
My nigga's always fuckin with that 187 proof
My friend always indulges in liquor with a high alcohol content known as 187 proof
I took a big-ass gulp and feelin' quite tipsy
I took a large sip and started feeling intoxicated
Knowin' I'm like this these niggas try to cheat me
Knowing that I'm in this state, these guys attempt to cheat me
Huh, they can't get with me, I put em in his place
They can't outsmart me, I assert my dominance over them
Then G-Nut threw the gin and busted a nigga in his face
Suddenly, G-Nut aggressively threw the bottle of gin and struck a guy in the face
I thought it was quite funny, and I began to smirk
I found the situation amusing, causing me to smile smugly
The fat-ass niggas face was grounded lyin' in the dirt
The overweight guy's face was planted on the ground, lying in the dirt
So I picked up my mail, and I'm about to go
I grabbed my money, ready to leave
Cause I'm about that mo' money, mo' money, mo'
Because my goal is to accumulate more and more money
Now homie on his face, he rolled over just like that
Now the guy, lying on his face, suddenly turned around
And said, 'This is a jack, gimme all my fuckin money back'
He demanded the return of his lost money, claiming that it was an unfair outcome
I act like I was scared, gave his money back fast
I pretended to be frightened, swiftly returning his money
And when he tried to leave, I busted a cap up in his ass
As he attempted to walk away, I shot him in the buttocks
These niggas out the kitchen if you can't take the heat
If you can't handle the intense situations, you should stay away
Cause muthafuckas gank ya, shank ya, sank ya in the city streets
Because individuals will deceive, stab, and ultimately defeat you in the urban streets
A few weeks back I robbed a nigga for a ki
Some weeks ago, I stole a kilogram of drugs from a guy
Kickin it on the block, slingin' d to o-p-e
Hanging out in the neighborhood, selling drugs to addicts
Yo, runnin' from the five-o, you think this shit is funny
Hey, I'm running away from the police, do you find this situation amusing?
By any means necessary I must make my money
I will do whatever it takes to earn money
If niggas try to fade me, I pull out my nine
If guys attempt to challenge me, I will brandish my firearm
And pop-pop-pop-pop a nigga from behind
And shoot a guy multiple times from behind
In this world of madness muthafuckas die
In this chaotic world, people meet their demise
Niggas sling and bang, and bitches always lie
Guys sell drugs and engage in violence, while women always deceive
So I choose to be murderous and chop up niggas' bodies
Therefore, I decide to be a killer and dismember individuals
And set like an example, a villain like John Gotti
I want to be a ruthless example, akin to the notorious gangster John Gotti
The muthafuckin' gangsta S-p-i-c-e
I am the hardcore gangsta known as Spice
They ring my mobile phone, now who the fuck could that be?
Someone is calling my mobile phone, I wonder who it could be
Bitch, I said don't call me, I'm busy clockin' G's
I told the person not to call me as I'm occupied making a lot of money
I thought it was the fuzz, but some niggas told me 'freeze!'
Initially, I believed it was the police, but some guys told me to stop
The barrel was my back, it's a muthafuckin' jack
A gun was pointed at my back, it was a dangerous situation
I knew I shoulda packed, I ain't goin out like that
I realized I should have carried a weapon, I refuse to be defeated in that manner
These niggas caught me slippin', and fuck a yellow sack
These guys caught me off guard, undermining my defenses
Niggas must be trippin' 'cause they Daytons touch my back
These guys must be mistaken or delusional, thinking they can harm me
I hopped out of my shit and told him go ahead
I quickly got out of my vehicle and told him to proceed
And when he tried to leave I busted a cap up in his head
As he attempted to depart, I shot him in the head
With blood all over his face is how the homie fled
Covered in blood on his face, my friend escaped from the scene
I dragged him out the car and filled his corpse full of lead
I pulled his lifeless body out of the car and shot him multiple times
These niggas out the kitchen if you can't take the heat
If you can't handle the intense situations, you should stay away
Cause bitch, I'm a gangsta, shank ya, sank ya in the city streets
Because I am a ruthless gangster who will harm and defeat you in the urban streets
Aight, Banks
Alright, Banks
Let's pack the shit up, mayn
Let's gather our belongings and leave, man
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT LEE JR. GREEN
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