Open Your Eyez
The Diplomats Lyrics

Open your eyes, there are only murderers in this room
The singer is warning the listener that they are surrounded by dangerous people who have likely taken lives.

this the life we chose the life we lead
The singer acknowledges that they have actively chosen a life of crime and danger.

and theres only one garantee, non of us will see heaven
The singer accepts that their actions will likely lead to eternal damnation and encourages the listener to face the same reality.

They call me 40 cal. see niggas try to conceal me
The artist identifies themselves as 40 cal and explains that others try to hide or avoid associating with them due to their reputation or weapons.

In the court of law, if you touch me your guilty
The artist implies that touching their weapon would be illegal and could result in incrimination.

Now your finger prints filthy, your guilty your charged
If someone touched the singer's weapon and was found out, their fingerprints on the weapon would lead to their arrest and charge with a crime.

This is grown man shit, for the realest of squads...
The singer suggests that their lifestyle is for mature individuals and only those who are truly about that life can be part of their crew.

See my hood is a jungle, the block is a zoo
The artist compares their neighborhood to a wild, dangerous place where only the strongest survive.

Im down da block from 40 wolves, and da tigers and drew
The artist is in close proximity to other dangerous individuals with animalistic names and reputations.

Cops bring gorilla warefare wit snipers on roofs, rifles to shoot, knifes in dey boot
The police in the artist's neighborhood are heavily armed and prepared for combat, ready to use any means necessary to take down criminals.

Oh yeah its real homie
The singer emphasizes that their lifestyle and surroundings are not fictional or exaggerated, but rather very real and dangerous.

And ill show you how dirty yo boy work
The artist boasts that they are capable of committing gruesome acts and will demonstrate this to others.

Ill make his blood splatter, Now you gotta dirty boy shirt, Churp.
The singer threatens to cause bodily harm to someone and implies that they will be proud of the result.

Get more dirty wit em, if i heard he snitchin
If the singer hears that someone is cooperating with the authorities, they will take more extreme measures against them.

Ill give his face a double-chopp like a dirty kitchen
The singer vividly describes a violent act they would commit against someone, using a simile likening it to a filthy kitchen.

Na dats keepin it hood, yeah i be ina hood, Wit other street thug, be misunderstood.
The artist is proud to be associated with their neighborhood and other criminals, despite the negative perceptions society may have of them.

See im from home of da sceam team, Alimo, Kareem Reid, Jam god, Scam Sarge, livin out his street dreams.
The artist is from a place where notorious criminals and street legends have emerged and are idolized by those around them.

Same blocks killa cam, gruff, and L, Now it 40, form 40th, aint much ta tell
The singer lists other well-known criminals from their area and asserts that they are now a respected member of their community as well.

You know da story niggas sellin dope, tryna copp beddeth coke, Before Jackie Brown approach you, Wit da yellow envelope.
The singer references a common theme in their community of individuals selling drugs to make money and how they must avoid getting caught by law enforcement before it's too late.

I tell her wow, slow down baby, See my hood hot, find me up in yo town lately,
The artist cautions someone to be careful and not draw unwanted attention to their activities while also boasting that they are successful and moving around different neighborhoods with ease.

Could remember as a youngin, used to hold down escape key, Now i gotta hold down a 4 pound safety.
The artist recalls a time in their life when they were carefree and spent time playing video games, but now they must constantly carry and be prepared to use a gun for their own protection.

Cuz in my hood shit go down crazy, like i aint da one dat da whole time hazy,
The artist acknowledges that their surroundings and experiences have jumbled their thoughts and may have affected their perception of reality.

Remember dro man, dro man Started from 4 grams, 'member tellin my man, get wit da program, He said in 5 years we all ah blow up, i told em more like 5 dayz nigga grow up,
The singer recalls a conversation with someone about making money and achieving success, but asserts that it takes immediate action and a sense of urgency to make it happen, not just talk.

And get yo dough up, blow up, and get focused, He said you know wat, a yo, its time ta make the donuts.
The artist encourages others to work hard and remain dedicated to their goals, even if it means sacrificing sleep and personal time - a reference to Dunkin' Donuts' early morning production schedule.

But let me get it back, its part 2 within 40, Na im a diplomat, i got immunity fa my story.
The singer returns to their main point and emphasizes their status as a diplomat, meaning they are protected legally and can share their experiences without fear of self-incrimination.

Dey wanna kno how i slice dimes, Night time, tight grind, Its too many fiendz i aint got time ta write rhymes, So i dont and dats word to my momz, i quote, Shit, i aint write a rhyme since '99 (1999).
The singer explains that their time is too valuable and profitable to spend writing lyrics or creating music, and they haven't done so in over 20 years.

See all these lines just some thoughts i made, I only pull my pen out when i toss a grenaide,
The singer clarifies that their previous references to 'lines' were not lyrics, but rather thoughts and plans for their criminal activities. They only use a pen to jot down notes or create a plan of attack.

My warriors play, da 40th way, When i spray, you stay, i make da corinna say OPEN YOUR EYES
The artist likens themselves and their crew to warriors who follow a specific code, and they are capable of making others fear for their lives.

Its no video, ill shoot you like bing-boom, Im quite sure da cemetary got plenty room, scheme team to Jimmy's goons, commin fa ya really soon,
The artist is not bluffing about their ability and willingness to use lethal force against others if necessary, and their neighborhood has seen plenty of violent deaths.

But niggas snitchin on ya, dats word ta Richard Porter, Porter gutta muthafuckas a switch up on ya.
The singer warns against the dangers of informants and references Richard Porter, a notorious drug dealer who was betrayed by his own people, as an example.

Dont be suprised, you should of listen to da song nigga, Open yo eyes.
The singer admonishes the listener for not heeding their earlier warnings and suggests that they are now in danger themselves.

THIS IS THE LIFE WE CHOSE, THE LIFE WE LEAD, AND THERES ONLY ONE GARANTEE, NONE OF US WILL SEE HEAVEN
The artist repeats their earlier point about accepting the consequences of their actions and their eventual damnation, regardless of their religious beliefs.