Hollywood
St. Jean Lyrics

Yo, let's get back to the hardcore right now
The song wants to go back to its roots, representing a more aggressive style.

Underground hip-hop yo (*foreign singing*)
The song represents underground hip hop culture worldwide.

This one's a gangsta tune, whassup fosha?
The song is inspired by gangsta rap and is a shout-out to listeners.

I'mma send this one out to all the refugee gangs around the world
The song is dedicated to refugee gangs worldwide who face discrimination and violence.

Signal, signal, y'all need to chill with the drive-by's
The song condemns drive-by shootings and encourages people to stop this form of violence.

It was the fourth of July I heard the cherry bomb bang
The song references a specific incident of gang violence on July 4th.

Stay in the house that's the sound of the gangs, clef
The song warns people to stay inside when they hear gang activity.

By the time we figured out what happened
The song reflects on how quickly gang violence can occur and escalate.

I was in an ambulance tellin' my cousin keep breathing
The song describes a specific incident of violence where the artist's cousin was injured.

Don't wear your colors here, that cemetery gear
The song warns against wearing gang colors or clothing associated with death in certain areas.

I got my gun and nine, killing's my appetite
The song condemns the glorification of violence and those who take pleasure in killing.

(but that ain't right y'all)
The song acknowledges that the glorification of violence is wrong.

That cemetery gear (california, california)
The song references specific areas where wearing certain clothing may lead to violence.

I got my gun and nine from hollywood, to your neck of the hood
The song warns that violence and weapons can come from any location and impact any community.

True, true, yo hollywood got a lot of kids twisted
The song calls out Hollywood for its influence on young people and how it can lead to misguided behavior.

Jumpin' in and out of limo's thinkin' is his ass really gifted
The song criticizes those who act entitled and believe their success is due to their talent alone.

The only gift y'all possess is workin' with the triple six's
The song suggests that those who associate with the number '666' or evil forces are not gifted in any real sense.

Y'all disguise yourself with bandanas and diamond necklaces
The song calls out those who use accessories to disguise their gang affiliation or violent behavior.

Mosta y'all can't even go back to the hood where y'all grew up
The song criticizes those who have abandoned their community and can no longer safely return to where they came from.

Actin like y'all drink alcohol and all y'all do is throw up
The song criticizes those who pretend to live a certain lifestyle but only engage in negative behavior like excessive drinking.

Talk about when y'all blow up y'all gonna visit the project floors
The song calls out those who make empty promises and pretend to care about their community after they become successful.

But the last time they saw y'all was 1984
The song points out that people who have abandoned their community are not truly invested in it and may not be welcomed back.

Now y'all wonder, why they got on hoodies screamin' "freeze"
The song suggests that those who have abandoned their community may not understand why they are not welcome or may be targeted.

Get out the navigator, godfather iii in the dvd
The song references a specific scenario where gang-related violence may occur.

They hop in, they take your car for a spin
The song describes a scenario where gang members steal another person's car.

It's cold outside so all you feel is the wind
The song describes a specific moment during the carjacking that adds to the sense of fear and vulnerability.

There's no cell-y phone, so you can't phone home
The song adds to the sense of isolation and helplessness in the scenario.

Oh lord, here come those criminals maleek & jerome
The song introduces specific characters who represent the threat of gang violence in the situation.

("yo, who you know here, you got family over here?")
The song adds to the sense of danger and highlights the importance of knowing one's community and neighbors.

He a rap artist
The song references a specific profession of the person who is being targeted in the scenario.

("I don't care, he got the wrong colors over here, no fear")
The song highlights the senselessness of gang violence and how it can be driven by something as trivial as the color of one's clothing.

Now you look shook like that mobb deep song
The song describes the fear and shock the victim experiences in this scenario.

I'm surprised, cause on all y'all records you was al capone
The song references how some rappers glorify violence and gang culture in their music.

And come to find out that you never held a chrome
The song suggests that some rappers may not have experienced the violence they rap about and therefore cannot truly represent it.

And you escaped the draft and never bust a shot in vietnam
The song suggests that some rappers may pretend to have experienced violence and war but have not.

Now you standin' in the form amongst the children of the corn
The song references a specific horror movie and suggests that the rapper is now in a similar situation, surrounded by danger and violence.

Like the son of man stood with a crown made of thorns
The song references a biblical figure who also faced persecution and violence.

The only difference is for you there'll be no resurrection
The song implies that the rapper is facing a life-threatening situation and may not survive it.

Cause it's a traffic jam, they got you locked up in a intersection
The song describes the literal situation the rapper is in, surrounded by gang members and unable to escape.

Tell the fbi that I won't be home tonight
The song implies that the artist is in a dangerous situation and may be unable to return home safely.

Tell the secret service I won't be home tonight
The song references specific organizations who may be able to provide safety and assistance to the artist.

Colors, put away your colors whoa, colors
The song concludes with a call to end gang violence and the wearing of gang-related clothing or colors.