Tha Mac Bible
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 opening lines of the verse from Tha Eastsidaz’s song Tha Mac Bible, delivered by Mac Minista, refers to a quote from the ‘The Mac Bible’ which warns individuals that putting trust in prostitutes will lead to financial ruin. Minista expounds on the overarching theme of the song in the following lines, making it clear that ‘pressure busts a pipe that make[s] water run uphill,’ thus equating the pressure one faces in life that leads to failure, to a seemingly impossible task (water running uphill). He then goes on to challenge the authenticity of some of his colleagues in the industry, stating that although they talk a big game, half of them are not “real”. He directly calls out those who are standing on the sidelines and not taking action – urging them to stand up and be counted, or be left behind. He also suggests that the "game" they are all involved in is not a playground but a classroom that offers an educational process, and experience is the greatest teacher.
The latter half of the verse focuses on the gangster culture that the song clearly alludes to. Minista makes the point that “Macks do what they want, bustas do the best they can” and fleshed out the topic by saying that God called for a gangster with “street ethnics” and “G-code” to lay down the rules. The verse is then punctuated by an enumeration of the “Gangsta Ten Commandments” which includes some directives like “Thou shall kill a snitch,” and “Thou shall respect the G,” which with the added context of the gang culture depicts just how serious it is. Minista then affirms his status as a gangster, not a prankster. He warns others that he is not a magician who can pull rabbits out of his hat but instead someone who will do whatever it takes to survive – even if it means pulling a gun.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a scripture in the Mac Bible that says
The Mac Bible has a quote that I want to share
'He that trusts a ho, shall surely be broke'
If you trust a prostitute, it will lead to financial ruin
'Pressure busts a pipe that make water run uphill'
Too much pressure can cause something to break, even if it seems impossible
Alotta you niggas talk that shit
Many people talk a big game
But half you niggas ain't real
But many of them are not genuine
Will the real niggas stand up and be counted
Will the authentic people speak out and be recognized?
Or lay down and be mounted
Or will they give up and let others take advantage of them?
'cause this game is not a playground, it's a classroom
This lifestyle is not a game, it's a place to learn
It's not a holiday, but an educational process
It's never restful, but always full of learning opportunities
And experience is your greatest teacher
The lessons you learn from experience are the most valuable
So listen to the gangsta mack preacher
Pay attention to those who have lived the life and can teach you valuable lessons
Macks do what they want, bustas do the best that they can
True gangsters do whatever they want, while others try their best to fit in
From half of a gangstas start, is a sucka's dream
Someone with half of the skills of a gangster is a dreamer or a fool
In the game God said, that he would send a G
According to the rapper, God promised to send a real gangster
With the street ethnics and G-Code
Who follows the unwritten laws of the street and G-Code
With the gangsta Ten Commandments
These laws are like the Ten Commandments
And the gangsta Ten Commandments shall read:
These laws state that:
'Thou shall kill a snitch'
You must kill someone who rats people out to the authorities
'Thou shall check a bitch'
You must demand respect from women
'Thou shall charge a ho'
You must make money from prostitutes
'Thou shall send a sucker'
You must get revenge on anyone who disrespects you
'Thou shall respect the G'
You must respect the real gangsters
'Thou shall pack that steel'
You must carry a gun with you
'Thou shall keep it real'
You must always be genuine
'Thou shall flex his G's'
You must show off your gangster lifestyle
'Thou shall stack his green'
You must accumulate wealth
'Thou shall stay true to his game'
You must always be loyal to the gangster life
See I'm a gangsta, not a prankster
The artist is a true gangster, not a fake
I don't pull rabbits out of my hat
He doesn't make things appear magically
But I will pull a strap from behind my back
But he will pull out a gun when he needs it
Now how 'bout that!
So what do you think about that?
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