By My Side
Stat Quo ft. Eminem Lyrics

Ohh! Stat Quo! Here we go!
Introducing Stat Quo

C'mon, c'mon! You ready? (Ha)
Encouraging the listener to get ready

Let's do it, man (Uh, uh, uh, uh-uhh)
Expressing readiness to start

Sound, without focus, is just noise
Stating the importance of focus when it comes to sound

Yeah! (Where you get that thang, man?) (By my side)
Acknowledging the presence of a weapon by Stat Quo's side

When you do somethin' to somebody, um (By my side)
Indicating that Stat Quo is armed for protection

It ain't just you, it's somebody next to you (By my side)
Suggesting the importance of being ready and having someone with you for support and protection

You know I'm talkin' 'bout, and I got my shit right here with me (By my side)
Affirming that the 'thing' by Stat Quo's side is indeed a weapon

There isn't everywhere you go that it's— (By my side)
Pointing out that it's not possible to always have protection

Okay) So being that that's the case (By my side)
Acknowledging that there are situations where he won't have protection

Let me tell you about (By my side)
Transitioning into the rest of the song

That place, heh, take you by my side (By my side)
Suggesting that the listener join Stat Quo on a journey with protection

The way I growed up, sho' nuff, chips on my shoulder
Describing a tough upbringing and attitude

Knew about that cola when I was in a stroller
Indicating early exposure to drugs

But came a hold of choppin' them boulders gettin' older
Describing involvement in drug trade

Wantin' a Rover, ducked in them rows meetin' quotas
Describing goals and success in the drug trade

Shorty bipolar, load her by cock I tried to told ya
Referring to a female companion who is unstable and difficult to control

When movin' the wrong direction ain't no flesh and then it's over
Implying that a wrong move could lead to death

You on that doja, G.I. Joe shit but you ain't a soldier
Suggesting that someone may be acting tough, but actually isn't a trained soldier

Chopper or fold ya, you not cobra commander, you bozo
Giving warning that someone might get hurt

I'm the composer, writer of murder, the odor
Claiming responsibility and authorship of violent acts

Leakin' out of your body, temperature is gettin' colder
Describing the aftermath of violence

But you sweatin' and dizzy like a person who ain't sober
Depicting the victim's confusion and disorientation

Realizin' your life is comin' quickly to a closure
Portraying the victim's realization of their imminent death

Losin' composure, out of breath like you underwater
Describing the victim's struggle to stay alive

Twenty seconds in the game, and it's the fourth quarter
Drawing an analogy of life to a game, suggesting that it can end at any moment

Primetime, 'Dateline' are the best exposure
Implying that violent acts can gain media attention

Now you're still, on the news and everybody knows ya
Suggesting that the victim has gained infamy and notoriety

By, my, side
Reiterating the importance of being protected

To all the niggas tryin' to get me it's, by my side
Addressing those who might threaten Stat Quo's safety

I'm takin' some of y'all with me it's, by my side
Implying that Stat Quo is willing to use violence to defend himself

I'm makin' sure they won't forget me it's, by my side
Claiming that he will leave a lasting impression

Go now boy, get your vest, protect yo' neck, kill for fun
Commanding someone to prepare for violence and to kill without remorse

Watch how they run and scatter when I go and pull out my gun (gun)
Suggesting that the mere presence of a weapon can be enough to scare people away

Call me ignorant and young, psycho sicko negro
Acknowledging stereotypes of violent behavior in black men

They know that I just fuck and be gone (gone)
Implying that Stat Quo doesn't stick around after violent acts

Drivin crazy halfway dumb
Perhaps suggesting that Stat Quo is not thinking clearly

Don't stop even when the law come, believe every word out my lungs
Implying that Stat Quo won't stop even when confronted by law enforcement

I'm losin it, snappin' huh, this ain't just no rappin' uh
Suggesting that Stat Quo is becoming more and more unhinged

Back all the way back when you see that strap cause it go ra-tata-ta
Warning someone who might be in the way of Stat Quo's violent behavior

Are you ready to die tell me why you choose to tell me in my
Questioning someone who might threaten Stat Quo's safety

Face, have your body dry, pack that fire, look in my eye
Threatening someone who might be a potential attacker

Have your spirit below me or floatin' in the fuckin' sky
Suggesting that Stat Quo will kill the person

All black is my attire, lookin' like a umpire
Describing Stat Quo's appearance

Toss you in the trash like a bullshit album flop
Dehumanizing the potential victim

The murder capital mo' mayhem, yes it's thriller
Describing a violent community and the thrill of committing violent acts

Put four in your head, have you floatin' off in a river
Threatening to kill someone

It's cold, you shook, we crooks, your body'll quiver
Suggesting a violent situation that will cause fear and trembling

These rappers so tough but really they softer than pillows
Critiquing other rappers who appear tough but might not live up to that image

Or chinchilla or Twinkie filler, hone of a realer
Suggesting that Stat Quo is 'realer' than other rappers

They turn to serial assassins for some scrilla
Imploring that other rappers do what they do just for money

Now me could see I mean him, yes this nigga
Referring to someone who might not be clear

Stays true to what I do cause I keeps it realer
Claiming authenticity in his lifestyle

Be for real, have you ever ever pulled a trigger?
Challenging others who claim to be violent

It's serious business shorty, nothin' is more iller
Implying that violence is serious and should not be taken lightly

No discrimination, you could be chocolate or vanilla
Suggesting that everyone is a potential target, regardless of race or skin color

And find yourself in the presence of a fuckin' killer
Indicating that Stat Quo might be the one to make someone a victim

By my side, by my side
Reiterating the importance of having protection

It's 'The Re-Up'
Announcing the title of the album