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1) rapper
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1. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979 in Compton, California, United States), better known by his stage name Game, formerly known as The Game, is an American Grammy Award winning gangsta rapper signed to Aftermath Entertainment through his own label Black Wall Street Records, with which he founded with his half brother Big Fase 100. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then he has released several other critically acclaimed albums, 2006's Doctor's Advocate and 2008's LAX. The RED Album was released August 23, 2011. All of his four albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 100, and he is widely considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts.
Studying various influential rap albums, Game developed a strategy to become a rapper himself and with help from Big Fase, they founded The Black Wall Street Records. The label originally featured such artists as Glasses Malone, Vita, and Nu Jerzey Devil, along with Game himself. His stage name was coined by his grandmother. Game first gained prominence when he attended a hip-hop summit hosted by Russell Simmons and Louis Farrakhan, releasing his first mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 1 in 2002, followed by a record deal with the independent label, Get Low Recordz owned by JT the Bigga Figga. Originally Sean Combs of Bad Boy Records was going to sign him to his label, but Game's mixtape found the attention of famed producer Dr. Dre, who signed him to Aftermath Entertainment in 2003. In October 2004, he released his first album Untold Story through Get Low Recordz, which sold over 82,000 copies within its first three months. The album featured artists like Sean T, Young Noble (of the Outlawz), and JT the Bigga Figga. Game also appeared on various mixtapes hosted by DJ's such as DJ Kayslay, DJ Whoo Kid, and DJ Clue. Game also released a second mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 2 through his own record label and appeared on the video game NBA Live 2004 on a song produced by Fredwreck called "Can't Stop Me". On January 24th, 2011, he released a mixtape entitled, "Purp & Patron."
2. A British 60s Band formed by Terry Spencer in 1965. Head guitar: Terry Spencer Bass guitar: Allan Janaway Drums: Terry Goodsell Vocals: Tony Bird Their biggest success was their first single PlayGonna Get Me Someone from 1966. They attracted attention in 1967 with their recording of The Addicted Man which was concerned with drug-taking. The single should not be released.
3. A French new wave band from the 80’s coming from the suburbs of Paris. It’s line up was : Marc Dimitri (Vocals), Hervé Lorthioir (guitar), Patrick Larrieu (guitar), Jacques-Laurent Lardaud (bass), Fredéric Rottier (Drums), Dominique Cointre (keyboards), Claire (ch). Musically it sounded similar to bands like the Sisters of Mercy or Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. They released one single “Walk Away” on EMI France (1988) and an album titled "Under The White Bible Law" (1989).
Five Hundred Dollar Candles
The Game Lyrics
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Lime Hood, but you're proud of the fact that you're a Blood, why is that?
Why? (Yeah)
'Cause I'm down, I'm down for it
'Cause I'm a true
I'm a true
I come from the heart
But why? Why, why be in a gang, what's in it for you?
Well, you get killed, right?
Yeah
You mean some of your friends been killed?
Yeah
So (for a simple cause)
What's the simple cause?
Of bein' a Blood
On Rosecrans off gin and juice
On Rosecrans off gin and juice
'Round here, niggas ain't got shit to lose
Young niggas off the chain and they gettin' loose
LA niggas with the bullshit
You better not step to me wrong
I'll burn five hundred dollar candles
Will they mourn me when I'm gone?
39 and I'm still bangin'
I can't get out if I wanted to
All I did was document my life
I ain't put that red rag in front of you
My first album had the world lit
Hit the hood and brought that Hummer through
Finally got the Impala candy-painted
Show you out-of-towners what that summer do
Started off with 60 niggas with me everywhere I went
120 cups inside a summer jam tent
I went from broke fantasizing 'bout Christina Aguilera
To puttin' TVs in the dash of my mama's Xterra
This is real shit
I'm spittin' bars from the gun niggas get killed with
I had to cover my son and let that steel spit
I talked about it in songs, niggas got real sick
Dre thought that I was just rappin'
I told 'em I had bodies, no cappin'
Nigga, this the new Compton
2005, my whole life got live
Picture a gang member on the cover of the Vibe
Tell 'em why it's west side
'Cause LA niggas with the bullshit
You better not step to me wrong
I'll burn five hundred dollar candles
Will they mourn me when I'm gone?
On Rosecrans off gin and juice
On Rosecrans off gin and juice
'Round here niggas ain't got shit to lose
Young niggas off the chain and they gettin' loose
They don't put me on the set at Rolling Loud
AK-47 only way I move the crowd
This my life, it's more than music
A lot of niggas rap but I was born to do it
Took my mama two days to give birth, and how I repay her?
Goin' through her motherfuckin' purse
It's crazy how she loved me after all my dirt
Nigga disrespect her, he gon' touch the earth
If it's me or my niggas, then I'ma die first
Go on my 'Gram, put that pic of me and Dom on some shirts
It's all fun and games 'til that super soaker squirt
You lost somebody you love, I know it hurt
I got two dead brothers, one dead father
A mama with a pacemaker, two sons, and a daughter
I got a lot to live for but I ain't scared to die
I got this Hennessy and my nigga Dom Kennedy, west side
Them LA niggas with the bullshit
You better not step to me wrong
I'll burn five hundred dollar candles
Will they mourn me when I'm gone?
Them LA niggas with the bullshit (bullshit)
You better not step to me wrong (step to me wrong)
I'll burn five hundred dollar candles (dollar candles)
Will they mourn me when I'm gone? (When I'm gone)
How long?
Yeah
How long?
Uh-huh
Yup, straight like that, yeah (step to me wrong)
Five hundred dollar candles
When I'm gone, yeah
Uh, not step to me wrong
Five hundred dollars candles
Will they mourn me when I'm gone? (Yeah)
Gone, haha, I'm gone, yeah
Yup
The Game's "Five Hundred Dollar Candles" featuring Dom Kennedy is a song that explores gang life and why people choose to join. The lyrics are conversational, with the Game asking questions to someone who is proud to be a Blood, a member of a notorious LA gang. The song includes descriptions of the violence and tragedy that come with gang life. The Game reflects on his own experiences growing up in Compton and the influence his gang affiliation had on his life. The chorus features the repeated line "I'll burn five hundred dollar candles, will they mourn me when I'm gone?" suggesting that a life of glamor and excess can lead to an early grave.
The song speaks to the harsh realities of life for young people growing up in areas where gang activity is prevalent. The Game's lyrics offer an honest and candid portrayal of a world that is not often discussed in mainstream hip hop. Gang life is often romanticized in rap music, but "Five Hundred Dollar Candles" offers a more realistic and sobering view of the dangers and consequences of joining a gang.
Line by Line Meaning
You're proud of that fact that you're, you're in the gang (from Lime Hood, yup)
You're proud of the fact that you're a Blood, from Lime Hood, but why? What's in it for you?
Why? (Yeah)
Why be in a gang at all? What's the reasoning behind it?
'Cause I'm down, I'm down for it
Because I'm genuinely committed, I'm loyal to the gang.
'Cause I'm a true
Because I am a real, authentic member.
I'm a true
I am a genuine member of the Bloods.
I come from the heart
My commitment to the gang is sincere and from the heart.
Well, you get killed, right?
What's the point of being in a gang if it means risking your life and the lives of your friends?
You mean some of your friends been killed?
Have some of your friends been killed as a result of being in the gang?
So (for a simple cause)
So, why go through all of that for what seems like a simple cause?
What's the simple cause?
What is the simple cause that makes it worth risking your life and the lives of others for the gang?
On Rosecrans off gin and juice
Drinking gin and juice on Rosecrans.
'Round here, niggas ain't got shit to lose
In this area, people don't have much to live for, so they're willing to take risks and live dangerously.
Young niggas off the chain and they gettin' loose
Young guys are out of control and wild in this area.
LA niggas with the bullshit
People in LA are known for being confrontational and aggressive.
You better not step to me wrong
Don't try to mess with me or provoke me in the wrong way.
I'll burn five hundred dollar candles
I will do something expensive and extravagant if I feel disrespected or wronged.
Will they mourn me when I'm gone?
If I die because of the gang, will anyone care or remember me?
39 and I'm still bangin'
At 39 years old, I'm still involved with the gang and its activities.
I can't get out if I wanted to
I have no way out of the gang even if I wanted to leave.
All I did was document my life
I have been writing music about my life and experiences in the gang.
I ain't put that red rag in front of you
I'm not bragging about my gang affiliation or trying to show off.
My first album had the world lit
My first album was popular and successful around the world.
Hit the hood and brought that Hummer through
I went back to the neighborhood and showed off my fancy car.
Finally got the Impala candy-painted
I finally finished painting and customizing my Impala.
Show you out-of-towners what that summer do
I wanted to show visitors to the area how we live and party in the summer.
Started off with 60 niggas with me everywhere I went
I used to have a large group of friends and associates around me all the time.
120 cups inside a summer jam tent
There were so many people partying and drinking at the summer festival that I attended.
I went from broke fantasizing 'bout Christina Aguilera
I used to have big dreams and fantasies when I was poor and struggling.
To puttin' TVs in the dash of my mama's Xterra
Now, I'm able to afford luxury upgrades for my mom's car.
This is real shit
I'm not just making this up, this is my reality.
I'm spittin' bars from the gun niggas get killed with
I'm writing lyrics about the kind of gun violence that is causing people to die in the streets.
I had to cover my son and let that steel spit
I had to protect my son and use my gun to shoot someone in order to save his life.
I talked about it in songs, niggas got real sick
I made music about my real experiences and it made some people upset because it was too intense or violent.
Dre thought that I was just rappin'
Dr. Dre thought I was just making stuff up and pretending to be a gangster in my music.
I told 'em I had bodies, no cappin'
I explained to them that I had actually killed people, not just making it up.
Nigga, this the new Compton
This is the latest version of what life is like in Compton.
2005, my whole life got live
In 2005, my life really picked up and became more exciting and dangerous.
Picture a gang member on the cover of the Vibe
Imagine seeing someone involved with the gang on the front of a magazine like Vibe.
Them LA niggas with the bullshit
The people in LA are known for being confrontational and aggressive.
It's crazy how she loved me after all my dirt
It's amazing that my mom still loves me and supports me even after all of the bad things I've done.
If it's me or my niggas, then I'ma die first
I would rather die protecting myself or my friends than let anyone hurt us.
Go on my 'Gram, put that pic of me and Dom on some shirts
Go on my Instagram and make some shirts with my picture and Dom Kennedy's picture on them.
It's all fun and games 'til that super soaker squirt
It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt or killed in a violent incident.
You lost somebody you love, I know it hurt
If you've ever lost someone important to you, you know how much it hurts.
I got two dead brothers, one dead father
I have lost two brothers and one father to gun violence and gang activity.
A mama with a pacemaker, two sons, and a daughter
My mother has a pacemaker and I have two sons and a daughter who I need to protect and provide for.
I got a lot to live for but I ain't scared to die
I have a lot of reasons to keep living, but I'm not afraid to die for what I believe in.
Yup, straight like that, yeah (step to me wrong)
That's how it is, that's how life is in this part of LA. Don't mess with me or disrespect me.
Five hundred dollar candles
I'm not afraid to spend a lot of money to make a statement or show off.
When I'm gone, yeah
If and when I die from gang activity, will anyone mourn me or remember me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jayceon Terrell Taylor, Dom Kennedy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@krasenmaximov8110
Whole album is a rap classic. Paying my respects to The Game while hes alive.
@chukharper8081
Krasen Maximov Game need a Grammy 4 this album!! Fuck the grammys tho
@iwillelude9751
This shit goes hard✌.
@MuzicMan4Life
Fa real
@jerrellslay9214
Man album of the year! Nip did sum n to em!
@mike_t_007
@@jerrellslay9214 THAT part
@jahanghir528
This is one of the hardest songs he has ever made. He should have made a video for this one.
@DaCleva1
💯💯💯
@SlOwEdDaAn254
This album so underrated it’s crazy
@_atrocious_4622
Ricardo McCrary I just discovered it tonight, I agree.