S.O.S.
Street Life & Inspectah Deck Lyrics


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Shoot em On Sight Sight Sight Shoot em On Sight Sight Sight Another mission, Street Life, gun talk, Sir I
Don't push me, because I'm close to the edge
Livin on this thin line, I know the ledge
Allegience I pledge strictly to my comittee
Way above the law, we soar the inner city
My crime pays, deep in the metro, nines blaze
Shorties watchin plus adoptin my ways
In the PJ's, the heat blaze and beats raid
Can't see the cage but can't leave the Streets Of Rage

It's a Shoot On Sight fair, warfare prepared
Arm yourself beware, hardware tear through your flesh and bones bear
Witness stand clear
Flash the Wu-sign to see if my comrades is in here
PLO began this, ninety-nine bananas
Wu extravaganza, cops scandals and guns, a S.O.S.
Prepare for the slug fest, unusual suspect disconnet your outfit
It's a dead-end Street, I play for keeps release, shots through your fleece
Retreat, delete you from the crime spree

Shoot em On Sight Sight Sight When you got beef wit one time-S.O.S.
When you standin on the front line-S.O.S.
Niggas wanna steal your sunshine-S.O.S.

When it comes time to do or die-S.O.S.
For the five-oh that brutalize-S.O.S.
Before you try suicide-S.O.S.

Street chronicle, wise words by the abominal
High honorable, rap quotable phenomenal
Seniority kid, I speak for the minority
Ghetto poverty fuck the housing authority
Not to be idolized, I deal wit grand larceny
Money laundaring, auto theft, and armed robbery
Ninety-nine regimine torment your resident
Street intelligence child, KillaHill pedestrian
Sucker for love-ass, niggas catch a gay-bash
Slim-Fast from the gun blast burner, I last
The S-T-R, double E-T, own a Desert E
Keep it closely, I feed off envy and foul energy
Your best friend's your worst enemy
Thug therapy until they bury me, it's do or die tonight
Shoot out a street light, bleak life
Aim at your windpipe, squeeze tight

In the parking lot, parked in a dark spot
The specialist wit one shot been at the drop
Your Highness INS, darts catch your body
Feds got me on watch wit nuttin yet to charge me
I strike quick, movin on the night shift
Rollin wit those who been the same likeness
Where I come from the blast make your ears go numb
Trust no one cuz murderers range old to young
And death don't discriminate, to choose your fate
Shot wit hypedermic sword wit the trey-eight
Gotta hold your weight, there's no escape from the mayhem
I'm livin for now but tryin to make it to the a.m.
Creepin in the hallways, we always on barrow
Calico crept close to over cash flow




The neighborhood watch, the skunks in my sock got me rocked
But keep my eyes on the shot clock

Overall Meaning

The song S.O.S by Street Life and Inspectah Deck is a hardcore hip-hop track that tells a story of life in the inner city. The lyrics suggest that the only way to survive and thrive is to remain committed to one's criminal organization and to be willing to engage in a shoot-on-sight mentality. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with Street Life describing his allegiance to his crew and his comfort with living outside of the law. He sees his criminal lifestyle as a means to an end, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. The second verse, delivered by Inspectah Deck, reinforces this idea, with the artist describing his own experiences with crime and violence.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of danger and urgency that permeates the lyrics. The repeated refrain of "Shoot em On Sight Sight Sight" is a clear call to action, urging listeners to be prepared for whatever may come their way. The chorus reinforces this idea, with lines like "When it comes time to do or die-S.O.S." and "Aim at your windpipe, squeeze tight." The overall effect is one of intensity and fear, as the artists describe the harsh realities of life in the inner city.


Overall, S.O.S is a powerful song that speaks to the experiences of those living in the inner city. It is a vivid portrayal of a world where crime and violence are the norm, and survival is a daily struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

Shoot em On Sight Sight Sight Shoot em On Sight Sight Sight Another mission, Street Life, gun talk, Sir I
Preparation for war is happening. It's another mission in the dangerous street life, and the talk is all about guns. Respectful greeting, sir.


Don't push me, because I'm close to the edge
Don't push me to my limits as I am already close to my breaking point.


Livin on this thin line, I know the ledge
I am living dangerously, walking a thin line, always aware of the edge.


Allegience I pledge strictly to my comittee
I am committed solely to my group of people.


Way above the law, we soar the inner city
We consider ourselves superior to the law and rule the inner city.


My crime pays, deep in the metro, nines blaze
I make a lot of money through crime, mostly underground, and guns are blazing.


Shorties watchin plus adoptin my ways
Young people are watching and following my criminal ways.


In the PJ's, the heat blaze and beats raid
In the projects, crimes are rampant as the police and music blare.


Can't see the cage but can't leave the Streets Of Rage
I am stuck in the cycle of violence and crime, with no way out.


It's a Shoot On Sight fair, warfare prepared
The situation is so dangerous that shooting on sight is a fair move. Everyone is prepared for warfare.


Arm yourself beware, hardware tear through your flesh and bones bear
Get weapons, be cautious, as what they have can tear through your body.


Witness stand clear
Move out of the way unless you want to witness the violence.


Flash the Wu-sign to see if my comrades is in here
Signal using the Wu-Tang sign to see if my fellow members are present.


PLO began this, ninety-nine bananas Wu extravaganza, cops scandals and guns, a S.O.S.
The Palestinian Liberation Organization started this violent state, followed by an extravagant Wu-Tang Clan presence. There are scandals involving police and everyone is in dire need of help.


Prepare for the slug fest, unusual suspect disconnet your outfit
Get ready for a fight, as we come across as unusual targets, you'll need to disband your crew.


It's a dead-end Street, I play for keeps release, shots through your fleece
This is a no-win situation, and I will take drastic measures. It's a matter of life and death. I will shoot even through your clothes.


Retreat, delete you from the crime spree
Back off, or I will remove you from our criminal activities.


When you got beef wit one time-S.O.S.
When you're having trouble with the police, call for Shoot On Sight.


When you standin on the front line-S.O.S.
When you are exposed, you can call for Shoot On Sight.


Niggas wanna steal your sunshine-S.O.S.
When people are trying to steal your happiness or bright future, call for Shoot On Sight.


When it comes time to do or die-S.O.S.
When it's a matter of life or death, you should call for Shoot On Sight.


For the five-oh that brutalize-S.O.S.
It's necessary to call for Shoot On Sight when we are being brutalized by the police.


Before you try suicide-S.O.S.
Before you think of killing yourself, try calling for Shoot On Sight.


Street chronicle, wise words by the abominal
These are street stories, and I am speaking wise words, as a monster.


High honorable, rap quotable phenomenal
I am a highly respected, honorable, and quotable rapper who is phenomenal.


Seniority kid, I speak for the minority
I am a senior person, but still young, and I am representing a minority group.


Ghetto poverty fuck the housing authority
The housing authority is terrible to the ghetto poverty and doesn't care about them.


Not to be idolized, I deal wit grand larceny
I don't want to be idolized as I am involved in serious crimes, such as grand larceny.


Money laundaring, auto theft, and armed robbery
I am laundering money, stealing cars, and committing armed robbery.


Ninety-nine regimine torment your resident
The 99th regiment is tormenting the people who live in the area.


Street intelligence child, KillaHill pedestrian
I am a street-smart and intelligent child raised in the KillaHill area.


Sucker for love-ass, niggas catch a gay-bash
Some people are so desperate for love that they become a target and are bullied.


Slim-Fast from the gun blast burner, I last
My weapon fires fast and finishes quickly, and I am still standing strong.


The S-T-R, double E-T, own a Desert E
I am from S-T-R, double E-T and I have a Desert E weapon.


Keep it closely, I feed off envy and foul energy
I keep my weapon close, and negative energy fuels me.


Your best friend's your worst enemy
Your best friend can quickly become your enemy, a lesson we learn on the streets.


Thug therapy until they bury me, it's do or die tonight
I will always be a thug, right until I die. It's a do or die situation tonight.


Shoot out a street light, bleak life
Shooting out the street light leads to a bleak life.


Aim at your windpipe, squeeze tight
I will target your windpipe with tight pressure to choke you.


In the parking lot, parked in a dark spot
I am in the parking lot, resting in a dark and hidden spot.


The specialist wit one shot been at the drop
I am an expert with my weapon and have already fired one shot.


Your Highness INS, darts catch your body
I am the great INS, and my darts will hit your body.


Feds got me on watch wit nuttin yet to charge me
The federal officers are monitoring me, but they don't have a reason to charge me yet.


I strike quick, movin on the night shift
I am fast and strike quickly, moving like the night shift.


Rollin wit those who been the same likeness
I am rolling with people who are similar to me.


Where I come from the blast make your ears go numb
In my neighborhood, blasts are so common that they cause numbness in the ears.


Trust no one cuz murderers range old to young
Murderers come in all ages, so it's hard to trust anyone.


And death don't discriminate, to choose your fate
Death doesn't discriminate when choosing its next victim.


Shot wit hypedermic sword wit the trey-eight
The bullet is like a hypodermic needle and a sword, shot from a gun with a 38mm caliber.


Gotta hold your weight, there's no escape from the mayhem
You must be able to handle the intense situations like a heavyweight champion. There is no escape from the chaos.


I'm livin for now but tryin to make it to the a.m.
I am living for the moment, but my goal is to make it until the morning.


Creepin in the hallways, we always on barrow
We silently move in the hallways and are always on the lookout.


Calico crept close to over cash flow
I am using a Calico weapon to get close to the cash flow.


The neighborhood watch, the skunks in my sock got me rocked
I am under surveillance by the neighborhood watch as I try to stay hidden from the police.


But keep my eyes on the shot clock
I am keeping track of time, as I need to be precise with my shots and leave quickly.




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Aly Hawana

The hip hop I was raised with....fire!!

Chanc' Register

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Emari Carter

my theme music in college football

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Jason Earley

@Chanc' Register yez ..zzzir Doggie...90's banger my man

Jim Sockeye

This beat is fuckin hypnotizing! Also Streetlife was underrated, probly the best of the Killa Beez

Tyssiak Beats

2020 and im still love classic hh... Timeless!!

J M

November 2018. Still 100% one of the best albums ever made. WU TANG

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cafemochamix

Straight raw unadulterated lyracism. Purely headnotic... Deck is a MONSTER!!!!!! This is STILL hiphop. What are yall clowns mumblin' about??? Can't hold an unstruck safety tip match to this.

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