Mac Bible Chapter 211 Verse 20-21
Tha Eastsidaz Lyrics
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There's a scripture in the Mac Bible that says
'He that trusts a ho, shall surely be broke'
'Pressure busts a pipe that make water run uphill'
Alotta you niggas talk that shit
But half you niggas ain't real
Will the real niggas stand up and be counted
Or lay down and be mounted
It's not a holiday, but an educational process
And experience is your greatest teacher
So listen to the gangsta mack preacher
Macks do what they want, bustas do the best that they can
From half of a gangstas start, is a sucka's dream
In the game God said, that he would send a G
With the street ethnics and G-Code
With the gangsta Ten Commandments
And the gangsta Ten Commandments shall read:
'Thou shall kill a snitch'
'Thou shall check a bitch'
'Thou shall charge a ho'
'Thou shall send a sucker'
'Thou shall respect the G'
'Thou shall pack that steel'
'Thou shall keep it real'
'Thou shall flex his G's'
'Thou shall stack his green'
'Thou shall stay true to his game'
See I'm a gangsta, not a prankster
I don't pull rabbits out of my hat
But I will pull a strap from behind my back
Now how 'bout that!
The lyrics to the Tha Eastsidaz song Mac Bible Chapter 211 Verse 20-21 are infused with gangster ideologies and wisdom. In the song verse, Mac Minista cites a scripture from the "Mac Bible" that warns against trusting a ho because it will lead to brokenness. He then goes ahead to comment on the disingenuousness of some of the people who are a part of the gangster lifestyle. Mac Minista urges real gangsters to stand up and be counted because gangsterism is not just a game, it's a classroom and an educational process. He posits that experience is the greatest teacher, and thus we should listen to the "gangsta mack preacher."
The lyrics also detail the "Gangsta Ten Commandments," which include a list of mandates for gangster conduct. These include instructions to kill snitches, send suckers, charge hoes, respect G's, and keep it real. The song's central message seems to be about the strict adherence to a code of conduct that is guided by a "street ethic" and the "G-Code."
Line by Line Meaning
There's a scripture in the Mac Bible that says
The Mac Bible has a passage that states
'He that trusts a ho, shall surely be broke'
Those who trust promiscuous individuals will inevitably fall into financial ruin
'Pressure busts a pipe that make water run uphill'
Too much pressure can cause something to break, even if it seems nearly impossible for it to do so
Alotta you niggas talk that shit
Many individuals are often boastful without the ability to carry out their claims
But half you niggas ain't real
Half of these individuals are not authentic
Will the real niggas stand up and be counted
Authentic individuals are called to identify themselves
Or lay down and be mounted
Otherwise accept defeat and submit to the opposition
Cuz this game is not a playground, it's a classroom
Refers to the streets as a place for learning through experience
It's not a holiday, but an educational process
The street lifestyle is not a vacation, but a means of learning
And experience is your greatest teacher
The most valuable mentor in life are personal experiences
So listen to the gangsta mack preacher
Adhering to the advice and knowledge of older gangsters
Macks do what they want, bustas do the best that they can
Macs act on their desires, while lesser individuals do what they can
From half of a gangstas start, is a sucka's dream
Those who aspire to be gangsters start as amateurs
In the game God said, that he would send a G
A reference to divine intervention in the rise of a gangster
With the street ethnics and G-Code
Streetwise ethics and gang-related rules to live by
With the gangsta Ten Commandments
A set of commandments for gangster living
And the gangsta Ten Commandments shall read:
The following are the commandments of gangster life
'Thou shall kill a snitch'
Those who inform on others must be dealt with severely
'Thou shall check a bitch'
Women must be kept in line and not allowed to disrupt or betray the gangster lifestyle
'Thou shall charge a ho'
Prostitutes must pay for the protection and security provided by gangster figures
'Thou shall send a sucker'
Individuals who are not deserving of respect must be dealt with or exploited
'Thou shall respect the G'
Gangsters should show loyalty and maintain respect towards other gangsters
'Thou shall pack that steel'
Gangsters should carry weapons regularly
'Thou shall keep it real'
Gangsters should remain honest and trustworthy
'Thou shall flex his G's'
Gangsters should show off their success and accomplishments
'Thou shall stack his green'
Gangsters should focus on accumulating wealth
'Thou shall stay true to his game'
Gangsters should remain loyal to the gangster way of life
See I'm a gangsta, not a prankster
The artist distinguishes himself as being a true gangster, not a fake or impostor
I don't pull rabbits out of my hat
The artist does not engage in deception or perform tricks
But I will pull a strap from behind my back
However, the singer is quick to access his weapon when needed
Now how 'bout that!
A confident and challenging phrase to challenge anyone who questions the singer's legitimacy as a gangster
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.