Late Night
Tha Eastsidaz Lyrics


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Yeah, baby, I'm just out here trying to get this money
I mean it's hard, hustling late night
You know (late night)
Some of these suckas out there tryna get what I got
Tryna pull me down (late night)
But you know, I'm a real playa
Real hustler, real gangsta
I'm bout getting this money (late night)
I don't give a fuck what time it is
It can go down all night

Button up the honcho, grab the brownies and heat
First step, to collect a nigga's bread and meat
The squares asleep
But all the hogs out on the prowl
Blocks get locked down like they off a child
Time to eat up off the streets full of fiends and hypes
Checking cream off ecstasy to the green and white
Dub sacks, the drugs packed up in kilo bricks
Getcha slang on, bang on, and keep yo chips
Baller had this, cause the savage beast did need to floss
So the hard, Bogard, and we squeezed it soft
Late night, the game tight, went up a notch or two
With fake vice, playin nice, steady watching you
Impossible, the clock when you.. ain't overtiming
The vivrant ways for crimes on the grind and start shining
9 to 5 is midnight to sunrising
Occupation gangsta committed to thug life

On a late night
That's the time we gone ride
Nigga, it's do or die
Late night
We ain't checking for names
When the hollow points fly
On a late night
Deeper and deeper
We had to get into some gangsta shit
Late night
Deeper and deeper
They don't know who they fucking wit

Dead bodies with a funky smell
Throw 'em in the ocean
Jack the fo' up two times
And young nigga, keep coastin'
Turn on the DVD and watch myself on TV
It's killings after killings but they don't know it's me
It's lil' G, now what you think that stand fo?
I'm gangsta on the streets and I keep it Crippin' in the studio
Who else be up late night ready to jack like the whole house?
Gallop in yo shit like the black joust
To make it real simple and quick
If I don't have it, I gots to take yo shit
And it's all about the fast lane, nigga
When you see me on the streets, I got my finger on tha trigga
Never catch who's slippin' when I'm on them 2-wing deez
And when I get my bricks, I flood ya whole city in titties
Please believe, that I'm a lil' crazy motherfucker
Turned out by the Spillman's, Gaithen's, and Ruckas

On a late night
That's the time that we gone move a gang away
Late night
They call me Chef Boyardee, pushin' up some cakes
On a late night
Deeper and deeper
I bang these streets for all so long
Late night




Deeper and deeper
Uh, wit this game that I got, I can't go wrong

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Tha Eastsidaz's song, "Late Night," sets the tone for the track: "Yeah, baby, I'm just out here trying to get this money." The song is essentially an ode to hustling, and the lengths people will go to get paid. It's a gritty and vivid depiction of the late-night hustle, when deals are done under the cover of darkness and anything goes.


The opening verse is a testament to the singer's drive and determination to succeed. He acknowledges that there are people who want to take what he has, but he's not going to let that happen. He's a "real playa, real hustler, real gangsta," and nothing is going to stop him from getting his money. The next few verses delve deeper into the hustling lifestyle, describing the drugs, violence, and danger that come with it. The chorus repeats the phrase "late night," driving home the point that this is a world that exists separately from the mainstream.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, baby, I'm just out here trying to get this money
The singer is working hard to earn money


I mean it's hard, hustling late night
Working to earn money late at night is difficult


You know (late night)
The people listening understand the struggle of working late at night


Some of these suckas out there tryna get what I got
Jealous people are trying to take the artist's earnings


Tryna pull me down (late night)
They're trying to bring the artist down late at night


But you know, I'm a real playa
The singer is confident and skilled


Real hustler, real gangsta
The singer prides themself on being a successful hustler and gangster


I'm bout getting this money (late night)
The main goal is to keep making money, even late at night


I don't give a fuck what time it is
The artist doesn't care what time it is when it comes to earning money


It can go down all night
The artist is willing to work hard and earn money all night long


Button up the honcho, grab the brownies and heat
The singer is gearing up for a night of illegal activity, preparing weapons and drugs


First step, to collect a nigga's bread and meat
The first activity of the night is to rob someone of their money and possessions


The squares asleep
Law-abiding citizens are asleep, unaware of the illegal activity happening


But all the hogs out on the prowl
Criminals are actively looking for opportunities to commit crimes


Blocks get locked down like they off a child
The criminals are so active, that entire neighbourhoods are on alert and locking down their homes


Time to eat up off the streets full of fiends and hypes
The criminals are ready to take advantage of drug addicts and other vulnerable people on the streets


Checking cream off ecstasy to the green and white
They are making money selling drugs, especially ecstasy and weed


Dub sacks, the drugs packed up in kilo bricks
The drugs are packaged in large quantities for sale


Getcha slang on, bang on, and keep yo chips
The criminals must be skilled in drug slang and negotiation to keep their profits


Baller had this, cause the savage beast did need to floss
The criminals are showing off their wealth by buying expensive items


So the hard, Bogard, and we squeezed it soft
They are easily able to intimidate people into giving them what they want


Late night, the game tight, went up a notch or two
The criminal activity is even more intense late at night


With fake vice, playin nice, steady watching you
Criminals are sometimes acting like they're not committing crimes, but they are always watching for good opportunities


Impossible, the clock when you.. ain't overtiming
The clock is like an enemy when you're working late at night and making money


The vivrant ways for crimes on the grind and start shining
The criminals' illegal activities are thriving and yielding a lot of money


9 to 5 is midnight to sunrising
The criminals work during times that regular people are sleeping and unaware of crime activity


Occupation gangsta committed to thug life
The singer's job is being a gangster, living a life of crime


On a late night
Late nights are ideal for committing criminal activity


That's the time we gone ride
The criminals are going out to commit crimes


Nigga, it's do or die
The criminals are dedicating their lives to crime, knowing they may die or be caught


We ain't checking for names
The criminals don't care who their victims are


When the hollow points fly
Guns with hollow point bullets will be used to commit crimes


Deeper and deeper
The artist is further immersing themselves into the world of crime


We had to get into some gangsta shit
The criminals are choosing to commit serious crimes


They don't know who they fucking wit
The criminals' victims don't know who they're dealing with


Dead bodies with a funky smell
The criminals are responsible for people's deaths and the aftermath is unpleasant


Throw 'em in the ocean
The criminals dispose of dead bodies in the ocean


Jack the fo' up two times
The criminals are stealing cars


And young nigga, keep coastin'
The singer will keep going and committing crimes


Turn on the DVD and watch myself on TV
The criminals enjoy watching their own criminal activity on video


It's killings after killings but they don't know it's me
The artist has committed many crimes and hasn't been caught


It's lil' G, now what you think that stand fo?
The singer's nickname is Lil' G, standing for gangster


I'm gangsta on the streets and I keep it Crippin' in the studio
The singer is a gangster who lives it on the streets and raps about it in the studio


Who else be up late night ready to jack like the whole house?
The criminals are always ready to rob people


Gallop in yo shit like the black joust
The criminals will rush and attack people like a medieval jousting match


To make it real simple and quick
The criminals want to quickly rob people and take their things


If I don't have it, I gots to take yo shit
The criminals are willing to take anything they want, regardless of who it belongs to


And it's all about the fast lane, nigga
The criminals prioritize quick and easy ways to make money


When you see me on the streets, I got my finger on tha trigga
The singer is always ready to use their gun


Never catch who's slippin' when I'm on them 2-wing deez
The criminals are always careful and won't get caught off-guard


And when I get my bricks, I flood ya whole city in titties
The criminals will make a lot of money and spend it on flashy items


Please believe, that I'm a lil' crazy motherfucker
The artist is wild and unpredictable


Turned out by the Spillman's, Gaithen's, and Ruckas
Other criminals have influenced the artist into a life of crime


They call me Chef Boyardee, pushin' up some cakes
The singer has a nickname related to cooking and selling drugs


Uh, wit this game that I got, I can't go wrong
The singer is confident in their criminal activities and believes they won't get caught




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS

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Lee Jones

Haven't listened to this album in years but I remember this was my favourite track off Duces n Trayz. Still dope as fcuk

Black Superman

โ˜€This solid street hustler music sends me way back in time when the sky was the limit as long as you stayed 10 toes down. Real raw street knowledge surpasses all game goofyness.๐Ÿ˜ฒโ˜€

Lindo Dladla

Kokane on the hook be killing it,dope jam right here from the ES

Jonathan Perez

Lindo Dladla str8 up

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dis album was a classic

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Tray Deee killed it

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Michael Casey

Goodie loc killed it

GTSCC

2023 still bumpin heavy. The best era of west coast hiphop

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