Block
Team Eastside M.I.A Babyface Ray Lyrics


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Disturbin The Peace, Def Jam South
'Cris (yeah) you ready?

Oh it's my turn? Aight

I got permission to put ya mamma in a headlock (what?)
She tried to jook me in a figure-fo' leg lock (ohh)
She said she like the way I stick and make the bed rock
Or how I lick and leave her twisted like a dreadlock, and it's on
So stop the sweatin like a wristband
And get some balance like a bike without the kickstand
I think I changed the definition of a hit man
'Cause I could really give a fuck about that bitch man, c'mon!
We puttin holes in your residence
And lose anybody for the right president
We thugged out street niggas with intelligence
So all that bullshit you yappin is irrelevant
Oh yeah, I represent the Dirty Southside
I'm a dentist makin women open they mouth wide
Could be in jail still runnin it on the outside
Think not, then won't ya open up ya mouth right, but who cares?

I got my corner on lockdown
About to hold this whole block down
Ludacris tell um how the South sound
UUH BUDDAH-LAA AH, UH UH UH BUDDAH-LAA
UHH BUDDAH-LAA AH uh oh uh oh uh oh

I got my corner on lockdown
About to hold this whole block down
Ludacris tell um how the South sound
UUH BUDDAH-LAA AH, UH UH UH BUDDAH-LAA
UHH BUDDAH-LAA AH uh oh uh oh uh oh

Comin to Shady Park is like a peep show
It's some respectable ladies and there some freak hoes
I know killers that go to church up in they street clothes
You'll end up missin more than Shaq when shootin free throws
They packin and bout to open up the dope spot
My neighborhood is stoppin cars like a roadblock
They movin' weight like Atlanta was movin boat rock
And catchin 'em is like seeing Muslims eatin pork chops, never happen
And meanwhile I been thinkin man
Niggas started slangin tapes like they slangin 'caine
Cuz in the hood its gettin ugly like orangutang
So if you tryin to stop the hustle get the dangalang
Okay, we tryin to make our own White House
Paint it black and start yellin our fuckin pipes out
You try to tackle some players and you'll get psyched out
They can't fuck with us niggas you think they dyked out, so don't play

I got my corner on lockdown
About to hold this whole block down
Ludacris tell um how the South sound
UUH BUDDAH-LAA AH, UH UH UH BUDDAH-LAA
UHH BUDDAH-LAA AH uh oh uh oh uh oh

I got my corner on lockdown
About to hold this whole block down
Ludacris tell um how the South sound
UUH BUDDAH-LAA AH, UH UH UH BUDDAH-LAA
UHH BUDDAH-LAA AH uh oh uh oh uh oh

Disturbin The Peace, we do that funky shit
Hey, what can I say? We got a monkey clique
See Dre'll throw on them shades, and make that funky shit
And keep y'all women away if they got funky clit
Understand, we got that dro and it get rolled up
You pay the price and still we got the block sold up
Ain't nothin nice a full house don't make you fold up
You pull a heist and try to jet and I'm like
Hold up, god damn, I need to say it on a megaphone
And tell your sister get the fuck up off the telephone
These fools is tickin me off like fifty metronome
I'm takin all of ya money just call me Pebbletone!
Alright? I got the pistol and the safe key
You betta tell your bitch to follow you to safety
How dare you wanna be heroes and chase me
It's Ludacris won't leave no evidence to trace me, you know why?

I got my corner on lockdown
About to hold this whole block down
Ludacris tell um how the South sound
UUH BUDDAH-LAA AH, UH UH UH BUDDAH-LAA
UHH BUDDAH-LAA AH uh oh uh oh uh oh

I got my corner on lockdown
About to hold this whole block down
Ludacris tell um how the South sound
UUH BUDDAH-LAA AH, UH UH UH BUDDAH-LAA
UHH BUDDAH-LAA AH uh oh uh oh uh oh

Funky shit oh
Do that funky shit oh
Do that funky shit oh
Do that funky shit oh
Do that funky shit uh




Do that funky shit uh
Do that funky shit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Team Eastside M.I.A Babyface Ray's song Block in 2-3 long paragraphs feature an aggressive and intimidating tone, with violent imagery and vulgar language. The verses are filled with references to drug dealing, gang violence, and sexual exploits, all while asserting dominance over their community. They boast about their ability to control their corner and hold their block down, while also threatening anyone who tries to interfere with their business. The chorus contains a repeated phrase "UUH BUDDAH-LAA AH" which is likely meant to be an ad-lib and a signature phrase for the group.


The lyrics also contain a few cultural references, such as comparing the ugliness of their environment to an orangutan or referencing Muslim dietary restrictions. However, these references are used to emphasize the roughness and rawness of their environment rather than to promote understanding or insight into different cultures. Overall, the song is an example of hardcore rap, which is characterized by its explicit lyrics, aggressive tone, and themes of violence and rough living.


Line by Line Meaning

Disturbin The Peace, Def Jam South
We are part of Disturbin The Peace under Def Jam South


'Cris (yeah) you ready?
Ludacris are you ready?


Oh it's my turn? Aight
Ludacris is asking if it's his turn to rap


I got permission to put ya mamma in a headlock (what?)
I have permission to put your mother in a headlock


She tried to jook me in a figure-fo' leg lock (ohh)
She attempted to use a figure-four leg lock on me


She said she like the way I stick and make the bed rock
She likes the way I have sex and make the bed move


Or how I lick and leave her twisted like a dreadlock, and it's on
I sexually please her and leave her dishevelled


So stop the sweatin like a wristband
Stop sweating like your wristband


And get some balance like a bike without the kickstand
Get some balance like a bike without the kickstand


I think I changed the definition of a hit man
I might have changed the definition of a hit man


'Cause I could really give a fuck about that bitch man, c'mon!
I do not care about that woman


We puttin holes in your residence
We are putting holes in your home


And lose anybody for the right president
We are willing to kill for the right president


We thugged out street niggas with intelligence
We are street niggas who are intelligent


So all that bullshit you yappin is irrelevant
All the nonsense you talk is pointless


Oh yeah, I represent the Dirty Southside
I represent the Dirty Southside


I'm a dentist makin women open they mouth wide
I'm a dentist making women open their mouth wide


Could be in jail still runnin it on the outside
I could be in jail but still running things on the outside


Think not, then won't ya open up ya mouth right, but who cares?
Don't believe me? Then prove me wrong, but I don't care


I got my corner on lockdown
I have control over my corner


About to hold this whole block down
I'm about to gain control of the entire block


Ludacris tell um how the South sound
Ludacris tell them how the South sounds


UUH BUDDAH-LAA AH, UH UH UH BUDDAH-LAA
Sound effects


UHH BUDDAH-LAA AH uh oh uh oh uh oh
More sound effects


Comin to Shady Park is like a peep show
Coming to Shady Park is like a peep show


It's some respectable ladies and there some freak hoes
There are some respectable women and some promiscuous women


I know killers that go to church up in they street clothes
I know killers who attend church while wearing their street clothes


You'll end up missin more than Shaq when shootin free throws
You'll miss more than Shaquille O'Neal when shooting free throws


They packin and bout to open up the dope spot
They are armed and are about to open up a drug spot


My neighborhood is stoppin cars like a roadblock
My neighborhood is stopping cars like a roadblock


They movin' weight like Atlanta was movin boat rock
They are selling drugs in large quantities


And catchin 'em is like seeing Muslims eatin pork chops, never happen
Catching them is unlikely to happen


And meanwhile I been thinkin man
Meanwhile, I've been thinking


Niggas started slangin tapes like they slangin 'caine
People started selling mixtapes like they were selling cocaine


Cuz in the hood its gettin ugly like orangutang
Because it's getting ugly in the hood like an orangutan


So if you tryin to stop the hustle get the dangalang
If you're trying to stop the hustle, get the gun


Okay, we tryin to make our own White House
We're trying to create our own White House


Paint it black and start yellin our fuckin pipes out
Paint it black and start yelling loudly


You try to tackle some players and you'll get psyched out
You try to tackle some players and you'll get intimidated


They can't fuck with us niggas you think they dyked out, so don't play
They cannot compete against us, so don't try


Disturbin The Peace, we do that funky shit
Disturbin The Peace does that funky music


Hey, what can I say? We got a monkey clique
We have a group of rowdy individuals


See Dre'll throw on them shades, and make that funky shit
Dr. Dre will put on his shades and make that funky music


And keep y'all women away if they got funky clit
And keep your women away if they have an unpleasant odor


Understand, we got that dro and it get rolled up
Understand that we have high-grade marijuana and it gets rolled up


You pay the price and still we got the block sold up
You pay the price and we still control the block


Ain't nothin nice a full house don't make you fold up
Having a good hand in poker doesn't guarantee victory


You pull a heist and try to jet and I'm like Hold up, god damn
If you attempt a robbery and try to escape, I'll try to stop you


I need to say it on a megaphone
I need to say it loudly


And tell your sister get the fuck up off the telephone
Tell your sister to get off the phone


These fools is tickin me off like fifty metronome
These fools are irritating me like a metronome


I'm takin all of ya money just call me Pebbletone!
I'm taking all of your money so call me Pebbletone


Alright? I got the pistol and the safe key
Alright? I have the gun and the key to the safe


You betta tell your bitch to follow you to safety
You better tell your woman to come with you to safety


How dare you wanna be heroes and chase me
How dare you want to be a hero and chase me


It's Ludacris won't leave no evidence to trace me, you know why?
It's Ludacris, I won't leave any evidence behind for them to track me down, do you know why?


Funky shit oh
Funky music


Do that funky shit oh
Make that funky music


Do that funky shit uh
Make that funky music


Do that funky shit
Make that funky music




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, CHRISTOPHER BRIAN BRIDGES, SHONDRAE CRAWFORD, SHONDRAE L CRAWFORD

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