Take It Back to 85
Tha Eastsidaz Lyrics

We can take it back to '85 if ya
Let's reminisce about the good old days of 1985.

Lets take it back on these niggas Soopafly
Let's show everyone what it was like on the Eastside of LBC with DPG.

Do you remember Wallabies and Crocusacks
Do you remember the footwear and accessories that were popular in the 80s?

Relicts gun pellets and blue golf hats
Memories of gun violence and fashion trends in the 80s.

Racing tracks freaks with bats
Recalling the culture of street racing and violence associated with it.

Its been a tight rap and the say he got capped
Remembering how murder accusations were prevalent in the rap industry.

Your city of your corner was the center of the map
In the 80s, neighborhoods were defined by their specific corners and those corners held importance in the local culture.

Back then we scrapped
In those days, there were frequent fights or disputes between groups of people.

The G's know the happs
The gang members were well aware of what was going on in their community.

I was only fourteen playing quarterback
The artist was reminiscing about the days when he played football in his teenage years.

Five years before I bought my first Crodusack
The artist had to work for many years before being able to afford a brand-name bag.

It just bat around a homeboys spot
People hung out at their friend's house and would participate in various activities there.

Damn cuz the spot getting hot
The artist's friend's house was becoming a target for danger.

One more fresh vest in our hood
A popular fashion item of the time was a bulletproof vest.

I stole a Turkish rope with the homie no good
The artist had a friend who was a bad influence and they both committed theft together.

Squabbled with some Eses
The artist had a disagreement with some members of the Mexican-American community.

He got what I got too
The artist fought with his opponent and they both sustained injuries.

Be the nigga I was feeling suit
At that time, the artist felt like he was invincible and could handle anything.

Back then we really didn't give a fuck about nothing
The people of the 80s didn't care about anything and were reckless.

Bust a nigga's ass off just for saying a little something
People would fight or get violent for the smallest of reasons.

Kurupt was always taught not to love a dumb bitch
The artist was taught to exercise caution in relationships.

But in '85 I was in love with some dumb bitch
Despite having been taught otherwise, Kurupt still had issues with his love life.

I was headed on my way to the L.A. grounds
The artist was on his way to the place where he grew up, Los Angeles.

Told my mama car eight six L.A. bound
The artist informed his mother that he was headed back to LA in an 1986 car.

Jacks and cracks sacks dees and latch
This line is likely referring to the slang that was commonly used in the 80s, and may be difficult to interpret without additional context or knowledge of the era.

Old G's from way back this is where its at
The people who were around in the 80s remember that time fondly.

Im gonna show you how the west coast rocks the night
California really knows how to party.

Not giving a fuck this how I choose to live my life
People in the 80s were carefree and didn't care about the opinions of others.

For graduating I went Lousiana and split
The artist went to Louisiana after graduating from high school before returning to Los Angeles.

At the age of seventeen not giving a shit
The artist was young and reckless when he moved to Louisiana.

Then I grew up threw up
As the artist matured, he began to have regrets about his previous antics.

What I threw up
The things that the artist had done in his past.

Doggpound Gangsta Crip
The artist is referencing their gang affiliation.

Great blew up
The rise of the artist's career and influence in the industry.

The gang like pounds of C4
The artist is describing their gang as being explosive.

Fun at your apartment door
People didn't care where they had fun, even if it was outside someone else's apartment.

We came for ya oh and all the weed
The artist and their group would show up for someone and smoke all their weed.

Fuckin shooting everything I see
The artist is describing the violence that occurred during their time on the streets.

I don't want it no more
The artist is done with the violence and gang life.

Gas pedal on the floor
The artist is moving on and driving forward with their life.

Well I was twelve raised in hell
The artist had a difficult childhood and no guidance.

Always had a lot of time
The artist had a lot of free time during their younger years.

After school chasing girls
Like many young boys, the artist spent his time after school trying to talk to girls.

Skinny with a curl
The artist was slim and had a hairstyle that was popular in the 80s.

Tough skills were on
The artist was developing a reputation for being tough.

Doing wrong
The artist was making bad choices and getting into trouble.

Playing with his bone
The artist is referencing his sexual exploits at a young age.

Still standing strong
Through all of the difficulties, the artist is still resilient.

The roof / The roof / The roof is on fire
Referencing the popular song 'The Roof Is On Fire' by Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three, which was a party anthem in the 80s.

We don't need no water let that muther fucker burn
The song is talking about not caring about the consequences and letting everything burn.

The roach / The roach / The roach is on the wall
Referencing another popular song called 'Roaches', which talks about the prevalence of roaches in low-income housing.

We don't need no rain let that muther fucker crawl
People didn't care about the roach infestation and didn't want them to leave.

That's '85 nigga / Young ass punk
Referencing the slang and attitudes that were prevalent in the 80s.

You couldn't even come outside in '85 nigga
The artist is suggesting that the listener wouldn't have been able to handle the streets back in the day.

Yea where were you at in '85 nigga / I was on the eastside
The artist is implying that they were more involved in the culture and lifestyle of the 80s than the listener ever was.

HaHa / Lets get the fuck up out of here nigga
The song is coming to an end and the artist is ready to move on to something else.