Don't Trip
The Game Lyrics


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Yo Will.i.am, my nigga, it's your boy Dre
Yo, I don't think people know that you know how to take it to the streets

Check it out now, check it out now
Check it out, uh-huh
It's like that, yeah, it's like that now
It's like that, uh-huh, it's like that now
A black .45, I gotta put it on
That chrome Glock 9, I gotta put it on
That .38 special, I gotta put it on
Never leave the house without the teflon
Hop off the porch like

Ooh, that new bounce
New bounce, new bo - don't trip on me
Don't trip on me, don't trip on me

Nigga, don't trip
Don't trip, homie
Yeah, I'm the opposite of Crip, homie
You ain't even gotta ask, niggas know me
I make it rain like Tony! Toni! Toné!
Aventador to the corner store, I whip this hard
Compton God, watch 'em jump over cop cars
Yeah, I grew up to N.W.A., nigga
And my grannies whipping yay-yay, nigga

Come on, don't trip, homie
Ice grew up around Crips, homie
Where you motherfuckers find this phony?
Acting hard, he's a tenderoni
The boulevard to the prison yard, I push this cart
Westside rollin', wherever you are
And I been coming up, and ain't none of ya'll niggas running up
'Cause I'm quickdraw when I'm gunning up
Boy you know the sun ain't coming up
Layed that ass down
Tryna milk this cash cow
Face down, look at you now
Bitch!

Ooh, that new bounce
New bounce, new bo - don't trip on me
Don't trip on me, don't trip on me

You know the deal greet a nigga on your knees bitch
You heard the talk around town I don't need shit, Compton
Deep water got 'em sea sick
Murder, murder shit and ain't nobody see shit
Bomb weed, palm tree, gold D shit
Who that nigga that said I wasn't gon' be shit
Cocktail through the window with the indo
(It's what this is) We gon' stress them innuendos
(We) Do what we wanna when we want to
(And we) Never hesitated to confront you
(And we) Same shit as kids
It was normal to us, I might take you
But it might fuck around and haunt you
Shoulda come and see this shit
Give a fuck about no tours, nigga
I want you to come and be this shit
Ren, Cube, Yella, Dre and Eazy-E this shit
See how long it take your punk ass to leave this bitch
Compton

Don't trip on me, don't trip on me
Nigga don't trip

Don't trip blood, I make it rain in Compton like it's a strip club
I grew up on Santana block, that's where the Crips was
My mama house was in the middle of the street
How was a nigga supposed to get to school
I hopped every backyard on my block
'Till I got to Elm Street, took the rag out my sock
And I could have been a Crip but I ain't like blue that much
All Crip school, I ain't really go to school that much
I was selling crack on Elm, bagging up sacks on Elm
With the ratchet in my boogie jacket giving you the facts on Elm
King frog and big face they had my back on Elm
We was fighting over territory with the T Flats on Elm
I had to scrap on Elm, that's how I got my stripes
Air Max 95s not a scratch on my Nikes
2016 motherfucker don't you pull it
'Cause I made it out of Compton with a stab wound and five bullets

Don't trip on me, don't trip on me, nigga don't trip

'Cause I'm bool like that, I'm bool like that
I'm bool like that, yeah I'm bool like that
They say "Game, why you always act a fool like that?"
'Cause I went to Compton High Crip School like that
I was Blood and I ain't really like blue like that
They was Crippin they ain't give a fuck who like that
Them niggas jumped me why they have to do a 'ru like that
Nigga went and got the homies and we flew right back
They see like that, we be like that
We trip like that cause LA sick like that
We Blood like that, we Crip like that
The blunt lit like that, we out

When you ready, lemme know
When you want it, lemme know
I got it
When you see me
Congratulate a nigga don't hate
Niggas will always be niggas (yep, true)
That's why I don't trip on these niggas
Would you?
Niggas is wild like gorillas that's stuck in that zoo (yep)




What happens when niggas unite and start making the moves
Don't trip

Overall Meaning

The Game, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and will.i.am collaborated on the song, "Don't Trip" which was released in 2015. The song features each artist rapping about their experiences growing up in Compton and their street credibility. The lyrics are a reminder to others not to doubt their toughness, and that they are capable of handling their own. The chorus, "Don't trip on me" signifies that they are not to be messed with, and their street credibility is a force to be reckoned with.


The first verse is done by Will.i.am and is an expression of his ability to "take it to the streets." He is an artist who is often associated with pop music, and his collaboration on this song demonstrates his range and versatility. Dre speaks about carrying weapons to protect himself, emphasizing his need to constantly be on guard. Ice Cube's verse discusses how he grew up around Crips but took a different path. He also talks about his tough upbringing and how he made it through.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo Will.i.am, my nigga, it's your boy Dre
Hey Will.i.am, my friend, it's me, Dre


Yo, I don't think people know that you know how to take it to the streets
Hey, I don't think everyone is aware that you're skilled at being tough and street-savvy


Check it out now, check it out now
Take a look, pay attention


It's like that, yeah, it's like that now
It's exactly like that, yes, it's just the way it is now


It's like that, uh-huh, it's like that now
It's exactly like that, yeah, it's just the way it is now


A black .45, I gotta put it on
I need to carry a black .45 handgun


That chrome Glock 9, I gotta put it on
I need to carry a chrome Glock 9mm handgun


That .38 special, I gotta put it on
I need to carry a .38 Special handgun


Never leave the house without the teflon
I always ensure I have a bulletproof vest before leaving the house


Hop off the porch like
I step off the front porch confidently


Ooh, that new bounce
Oh, that fresh style


New bounce, new bo - don't trip on me
New style, new approach - don't underestimate me


Don't trip on me, don't trip on me
Don't worry or doubt me, don't underestimate me


Nigga, don't trip
Hey, don't worry or doubt


Don't trip, homie
Don't worry or doubt, my friend


Yeah, I'm the opposite of Crip, homie
Yeah, I'm the complete opposite of a Crip gang member, my friend


You ain't even gotta ask, niggas know me
You don't even have to inquire, people are aware of who I am


I make it rain like Tony! Toni! Toné!
I make it rain money abundantly, just like the music group Tony! Toni! Toné!


Aventador to the corner store, I whip this hard
I speed to the nearby store in my Lamborghini Aventador, driving skillfully


Compton God, watch 'em jump over cop cars
As a prominent figure in Compton, I witness people excitedly evading police cars


Yeah, I grew up to N.W.A., nigga
Yes, I was raised listening to the influential rap group N.W.A., my friend


And my grannies whipping yay-yay, nigga
And my grandmothers were involved in the illegal drug trade, my friend


Ice grew up around Crips, homie
Ice Cube was raised in an environment surrounded by members of the Crips gang, my friend


Where you motherfuckers find this phony?
Where did you discover this fake individual, you bastards?


Acting hard, he's a tenderoni
Acting tough, he's actually a weakling


The boulevard to the prison yard, I push this cart
From the streets to the penitentiary, I navigate this path


Westside rollin', wherever you are
Representing the Westside, no matter where you are


And I been coming up, and ain't none of ya'll niggas running up
And I've been making progress, and none of you are challenging me


'Cause I'm quickdraw when I'm gunning up
Because I'm fast with drawing my weapon when I'm preparing to attack


Boy you know the sun ain't coming up
Boy, you realize there won't be any mercy or escape


Layed that ass down
I aggressively defeated or subdued you


Tryna milk this cash cow
Attempting to maximize my financial gain


Face down, look at you now
You're lying face down and defeated, just look at yourself now


Bitch!
A derogatory term to insult you


You know the deal greet a nigga on your knees bitch
You know what's expected, show your subservience and greet a man while on your knees, you female dog


You heard the talk around town I don't need shit, Compton
You've heard the rumors in the neighborhood that I don't require anything, I'm from Compton


Deep water got 'em sea sick
Challenging circumstances make them feel uncomfortable and unwell


Murder, murder shit and ain't nobody see shit
Engaging in violent criminal activities and no one has witnessed anything


Bomb weed, palm tree, gold D shit
High-quality marijuana, palm trees, and luxurious gold jewelry


Who that nigga that said I wasn't gon' be shit
Who is that person who doubted my success and said I wouldn't achieve anything?


Cocktail through the window with the indo
Throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window while smoking marijuana


(It's what this is) We gon' stress them innuendos
(That's what this is) We will emphasize those indirect hints or suggestions


(We) Do what we wanna when we want to
(We) Act as we please, whenever we desire


(And we) Never hesitated to confront you
(And we) Never hesitated to directly challenge you


(And we) Same shit as kids
(And we) Engaged in the same activities when we were children


It was normal to us, I might take you
Such behavior was normal to us, I might attack or rob you


But it might fuck around and haunt you
But it might unexpectedly have long-lasting negative consequences for you


Shoulda come and see this shit
You should have witnessed these events in person


Give a fuck about no tours, nigga
I don't care about any concert tours, my friend


I want you to come and be this shit
I want you to join and experience this lifestyle


Ren, Cube, Yella, Dre and Eazy-E this shit
Ren, Cube, Yella, Dre, and Eazy-E represent this lifestyle


See how long it take your punk ass to leave this bitch
Let's see how long you can endure or survive in this dangerous environment


Don't trip on me, don't trip on me
Don't worry or doubt me, don't underestimate me


Nigga don't trip
Hey, don't worry or doubt, my friend


Don't trip blood, I make it rain in Compton like it's a strip club
Don't worry or doubt, my friend, I'm like a strip club, causing money to pour endlessly in Compton


I grew up on Santana block, that's where the Crips was
I was raised on Santana block, which is where the Crips gang operated


My mama house was in the middle of the street
My mother's house was located in the middle of the street


How was a nigga supposed to get to school
As a person, how was I expected to attend school?


I hopped every backyard on my block
I jumped over every backyard in my neighborhood


'Till I got to Elm Street, took the rag out my sock
Until I reached Elm Street and removed the bandana from my sock


And I could have been a Crip but I ain't like blue that much
I could have become a Crip gang member, but I didn't really favor the color blue


All Crip school, I ain't really go to school that much
The school was predominantly attended by Crips, and I didn't really go to school often


I was selling crack on Elm, bagging up sacks on Elm
I was involved in selling crack cocaine on Elm Street, packaging the drugs into small bags on Elm Street


With the ratchet in my boogie jacket giving you the facts on Elm
Carrying a firearm hidden in my jacket while informing you about the reality of life on Elm Street


King frog and big face they had my back on Elm
King Frog and Big Face provided me with support and protection on Elm Street


We was fighting over territory with the T Flats on Elm
We were engaged in territorial disputes against the T Flats gang on Elm Street


I had to scrap on Elm, that's how I got my stripes
I had to fight on Elm Street, that's how I earned my respect and reputation


Air Max 95s not a scratch on my Nikes
My Nike Air Max 95 sneakers are in pristine condition, without any damages


2016 motherfucker don't you pull it
In 2016, don't you dare provoke a violent conflict


'Cause I made it out of Compton with a stab wound and five bullets
Because I successfully escaped Compton after experiencing a stabbing and being shot five times


'Cause I'm bool like that, I'm bool like that
Because I'm authentic and genuine, I stay true to myself


I'm bool like that, yeah I'm bool like that
I'm authentic and genuine, yes, I stay true to myself


They say "Game, why you always act a fool like that?"
People ask me, why do I always behave foolishly like that?


'Cause I went to Compton High Crip School like that
Because I attended Compton High, which was heavily influenced by Crip gang culture


I was Blood and I ain't really like blue like that
I was affiliated with the Bloods gang, and I didn't particularly favor the color blue


They was Crippin they ain't give a fuck who like that
They were dedicated to Crip gang culture, without caring about who approved


Them niggas jumped me why they have to do a 'ru like that
Those individuals attacked me, why did they have to treat me that way?


Nigga went and got the homies and we flew right back
I immediately gathered my friends and we swiftly returned to retaliate


They see like that, we be like that
They perceive us in that way, and we act accordingly


We trip like that cause LA sick like that
We behave erratically like that because Los Angeles is troubled and chaotic like that


We Blood like that, we Crip like that
We are loyal to the Bloods and Crips gang culture like that


The blunt lit like that, we out
The marijuana joint is lit, and we're leaving now


When you ready, lemme know
When you're prepared, inform me


When you want it, lemme know
When you desire it, inform me


I got it
I possess it


When you see me
When you encounter me


Congratulate a nigga don't hate
Express your admiration to an individual, don't show jealousy


Niggas will always be niggas (yep, true)
People will always behave in a particular way


That's why I don't trip on these niggas
That's why I don't worry or concern myself with these individuals


Would you?
Would you?


Niggas is wild like gorillas that's stuck in that zoo (yep)
People are reckless and untamed like gorillas confined to a zoo


What happens when niggas unite and start making the moves
What occurs when individuals come together and take action


Don't trip
Don't worry or doubt




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: O'SHEA JACKSON, WILL ADAMS, JAYCEON TERRELL TAYLOR, STANLEY BENTON

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Comments from YouTube:

@frank9mmluger828

Ice Cube on this track was one of the best features Game could put on because Cube got that Pyroclastic flow that make ya hit the REPEAT as soon as song over.

@frank9mmluger828

Dick Dansom hell yeah bruh I'm still bumping it and caught Dre part and was like daaaayum ok he rocking the beat too. I like how he come off "In I been coming up" the way his tone fluctuate mellow to aggressive shit set the tempo to continue the vibe Game and Cube started out with.

@frank9mmluger828

+Dick Dansom lol my bad that was Cube part. But yeah Dre was going in too. "Greet uh nigga on yo knees bitch"! Yeah Dre went no holds barred.

@CoastEastFella

yea i just wanna know who wrote Dre's verse so they can get they're props for it cuz it wasn't bad.

@ondo592

+CoastEastFella Dre was included in writing of this song.

@Betoven81

proclastic flow lol

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@MrKs757

Everybody did their thing on this track but Cube's verse just stands out the most to me. It's like the Ice Cube from 10-20 years ago came back for this track

@Dawgator

Korey Sylver GDR!

@dabizzness1840

Fr🤙🏻

@NSW-ye3xw

This should have been Cube’s song really..

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