In the song, which features Keyshia Cole, Game makes references to The Notorious B.I.G., Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Nas, Luke Skyywalker of 2 Live Crew, Common, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, N.W.A., Ice Cube (who he says is his favorite rapper), Eazy-E, New Edition, Naughty By Nature, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Wu-Tang Clan, Black Rob, DJ Kool Herc, DJ Red Alert, Jay-Z, Big Daddy Kane, and Mary J. Blige, among others.
The music video for "Game's Pain" was filmed in Los Angeles. The video has cameos including Ice Cube, Tiny Lister, Big Daddy Kane, Three 6 Mafia, Raekwon and Black Wall Street. It made its debut on BET on May 16.
The video starts with The Game in his apartment tapping on a fish tank. He then leaves his residence and hops onto a Bombardier Spyder. He then drives over to Keyshia Cole, who is sitting in a lowrider. He then hops into the lowrider and they begin performing the song.
As the song progresses The Game is shown standing up in the lowrider while Keyshia Cole is driving and later, they are both shown at a mansion in Beverly Hills singing while a party is going on in the background. Game is also shown sitting in a throne-like chair in some parts, getting greeted by Raekwon.
"Game's Pain" became the #1 video on BET's 106 & Park on June 12, 2008 and later appeared at #67 on the channel's Notarized: Top 100 Videos countdown.
Game's Pain
The Game Lyrics
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See, ever since the day I got the chance to make a change
I've been in this game, it's a new day
And I'm making it known cause I just want the world to know
I'm paying my dues, and I got the utmost, I just wanna let you know
I'm payin' homage 'cause you've paved the way for me, yeah
[Verse 1: The Game]
Let the top down, California's my birthplace
So I'ma take you there like B.I.G took niggas to New York
"Juicy" had us feeling like we was from New York
And that's real shit blazed the Philly
It's summertime shout out to Will Smith
Cause who didn't wanna be the Fresh Prince
Flat top, gold chain and some fresh kicks?
My nigga Nas told me money make the world go round
And Uncle Luke showed me how to make my girl go down
I've been around Hip Hop since '85
She had her ups and downs but she stayed alive
I used to think LL stood for Love LA
He from Queens, how the fuck he put that with Cool J?
Red Kangol hat, red sweatsuit to match
Red Adidas, nigga, Game is back
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Public Enemy and N.W.A is on my boom box, had to say
Today was a good day, had the hood buzzin'
Ice Cube my favorite rapper, y'all niggas can't tell me nothin'
Everybody's first bootleg was Boyz 'n the Hood
Whoever thought gangsta rap would make noise in the hood
When the cars ride by with the boomin' system
Two door Mustang and the roof was missing
Every girl at ya school had the new extensions
Even gangstas was dancin' like New Edition
Cause the house parties stayed rockin' all night
Niggas came through and shot it up but it was alright
Cause after the cops left, it was a party then
You down with OPP, then bring Naughty in
They say it never rain in southern California, Tony Toni lied
Sit back, watch Game throw his money in the sky
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Cash rules everything around me, C.R.E.A.M get the money
In the back, I relax with all the honey's
DJ bring it back, let it go
Mix it in with Black Rob, make 'em say whoa!
Every thing full circle, Game livin' major
Girls on my hip like a Skytel pager
Now I'm on the top, let the champagne pop
Throw ya hands in the sky 'cause The Game don't stop
Just a little more change, gotta Benz and the Range
Every rap metaphor always ends in my name,
The Kool Hercs, DJ Red Alerts
Before I was born they was talking 'bout The Game
Ask a Jay-Z fan 'bout Big Daddy Kane
Don't know him, Game gonna show 'em
Just like they showed me, my lyrics is O.G
When it's all said and done, you niggas gon' quote me
[Chorus]
[Keyshia Cole]
See, Mary J. I want you to understand you paved the way (for me)
I'm givin' homage (to you)
The Game feat. Keyshia Cole's song "Game's Pain" is an ode to the pioneers of hip-hop music. The lyrics are about paying respect to the artists that came before and paved the way for The Game and other artists of his generation. In the first verse, The Game talks about his love for hip-hop and how he has been a part of it since he was a kid. He mentions legends like Notorious B.I.G, Nas, and LL Cool J and how they influenced him as an artist. He also talks about Uncle Luke showing him how to please a woman and the ups and downs of the hip-hop industry. In the second verse, The Game mentions how gangsta rap made its way to the mainstream and how it was embraced by the hood. He also references classic hip-hop songs and artists such as Ice Cube, Naughty by Nature, and Tony! Toni! Toné! who were part of the soundtrack of his childhood. Lastly, in the third verse, he talks about his rise to fame and how he's now living a life of luxury.
Overall, the song is an appreciation of the pioneers of the hip-hop industry and their influence on The Game's music. It's an acknowledgment that he wouldn't be where he is today without them. The lyrics also show how he's keeping it real, never forgetting where he came from and how he got to where he is now.
Line by Line Meaning
See, ever since the day I got the chance to make a change
Since I had the opportunity to make a difference, I've been in the music industry.
I've been in this game, it's a new day
I've been in the music industry for a while now and things are changing for the better.
And I'm making it known cause I just want the world to know
I'm letting everyone know that I've been working hard and making a name for myself in the industry.
I'm paying my dues, and I got the utmost, I just wanna let you know
I'm working hard and paying my dues, and I want everyone to know that I'm giving it my all.
I'm payin' homage 'cause you've paved the way for me, yeah
I'm showing respect to those who came before me and paved the way for me to succeed in the music industry.
I swear to God, it feel like every day is my birthday
I feel like I'm constantly celebrating my success and achievements.
Let the top down, California's my birthplace
I'm proud to be from California and I'm taking advantage of my success by living my best life.
So I'ma take you there like B.I.G took niggas to New York
I'm going to show you what living in California is all about, just like Biggie showed what New York was all about through his music.
"Juicy" had us feeling like we was from New York
Biggie's song "Juicy" made us feel like we were a part of the New York culture, even if we weren't actually from there.
And that's real shit blazed the Philly
That's the truth - Biggie's music was big in Philadelphia.
It's summertime shout out to Will Smith
During the summer months, it's important to give a shout out to Will Smith who always represented the west coast style.
Cause who didn't wanna be the Fresh Prince
Everyone wanted to be like Will Smith's character, The Fresh Prince, at some point in their life.
Flat top, gold chain and some fresh kicks?
The Fresh Prince's signature style was a flat top haircut, gold chain, and fresh kicks.
My nigga Nas told me money make the world go round
Nas taught me that money is what drives the world forward.
And Uncle Luke showed me how to make my girl go down
Uncle Luke taught me how to please a woman in the bedroom.
I've been around Hip Hop since '85
I've been a part of the hip hop community since 1985.
She had her ups and downs but she stayed alive
Hip hop music has had its share of struggles, but it's still alive and thriving today.
I used to think LL stood for Love LA
I used to think that LL Cool J's initials stood for "Love LA" instead of "Ladies Love Cool James".
He from Queens, how the fuck he put that with Cool J?
LL Cool J is from Queens, New York, so it doesn't make sense that his name would have anything to do with LA.
Red Kangol hat, red sweatsuit to match
LL Cool J was known for wearing a red Kangol hat and a matching red sweat suit.
Red Adidas, nigga, Game is back
LL Cool J also wore red Adidas sneakers, and now I'm here to represent the west coast like he did.
Public Enemy and N.W.A is on my boom box, had to say
I'm a fan of Public Enemy and N.W.A, and I had to mention them in my song.
Today was a good day, had the hood buzzin'
Ice Cube's song "Today Was a Good Day" was very popular in the hood and got people excited.
Ice Cube my favorite rapper, y'all niggas can't tell me nothin'
Ice Cube is my favorite rapper and nobody can convince me otherwise.
Everybody's first bootleg was Boyz 'n the Hood
It seems like everyone's first experience with a bootleg was probably a copy of Ice Cube's film Boyz n the Hood.
Whoever thought gangsta rap would make noise in the hood
It's crazy to think that gangsta rap, with its violent and gritty subject matter, would be so popular in the hood.
When the cars ride by with the boomin' system
When cars drive by with loud music systems, everyone can hear the music.
Two door Mustang and the roof was missing
A popular car to drive around in the hood was a two door Mustang with the roof taken off.
Every girl at ya school had the new extensions
In the hood, it was popular for girls to have hair extensions.
Even gangstas was dancin' like New Edition
Even tough gang members would dance to upbeat music by bands like New Edition.
Cause the house parties stayed rockin' all night
House parties in the hood always had music and dancing all night long.
Niggas came through and shot it up but it was alright
Unfortunately, house parties would often get shot up by gang members, but people in the hood still had a good time and tried not to let it get them down.
Cause after the cops left, it was a party then
Once the cops left, people in the hood would resume partying and having a good time despite the earlier violence.
You down with OPP, then bring Naughty in
If you liked the song "OPP", then you should check out the group Naughty by Nature.
They say it never rain in southern California, Tony Toni lied
The Tony Toni Tone song "It Never Rains in Southern California" isn't entirely true - it does rain there sometimes.
Sit back, watch Game throw his money in the sky
Sit back and watch me celebrate my success by throwing my hard-earned money up in the air.
Cash rules everything around me, C.R.E.A.M get the money
Wu-Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M" song taught me that money is the most important thing in life.
In the back, I relax with all the honey's
I like to relax with beautiful women who are attracted to my success and wealth.
DJ bring it back, let it go
I'm telling the DJ to replay a song and let it keep going.
Mix it in with Black Rob, make 'em say whoa!
I'm asking the DJ to mix in a Black Rob song that will get everyone excited and shouting, "whoa!"
Every thing full circle, Game livin' major
I've come full circle in my life and now I'm living the high life as a successful musician.
Girls on my hip like a Skytel pager
I have beautiful women hanging off my arm, just like a Skytel pager would beep and notify you of a message.
Now I'm on the top, let the champagne pop
I've made it to the top of the music industry, and I'm celebrating with expensive champagne.
Throw ya hands in the sky 'cause The Game don't stop
Put your hands up in the air and dance along with me because my music will never stop playing.
Just a little more change, gotta Benz and the Range
I still want to make more money, even though I already own a Benz and a Range Rover.
Every rap metaphor always ends in my name,
My name always comes up in rap metaphors and comparisons.
The Kool Hercs, DJ Red Alerts
I'm calling out some of the early hip hop pioneers like DJ Kool Herc and DJ Red Alert.
Before I was born they was talking 'bout The Game
People were already talking about me before I was even born, prophesying that I would be successful in the music industry.
Ask a Jay-Z fan 'bout Big Daddy Kane
If you're a fan of Jay-Z, you should know about another influential rapper from his era, Big Daddy Kane.
Don't know him, Game gonna show 'em
If you don't know who Big Daddy Kane is, then I'll educate you and show you his influence in the music industry.
Just like they showed me, my lyrics is O.G
Just like the rappers who came before me, my lyrics and style are considered to be "original gangster".
When it's all said and done, you niggas gon' quote me
I'm confident that my music will be memorable and influential long after I'm gone, and people will continue to quote and reference my lyrics.
See, Mary J. I want you to understand you paved the way (for me)
I want to show respect to Mary J. Blige for paving the way for artists like myself in the music industry.
I'm givin' homage (to you)
I'm showing my respect and admiration for everything Mary J. Blige has accomplished in her career.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAYCEON TAYLOR, DAHOUD DARIEN, JEROME FOSTER, ERVIN POPE, KEYSHIA COLE, GRENIQUE HARPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Global476
3:28 he had young Nipsey in here 🔥 R.I.P Nip
@ClippersFour
The Game put him on and dont get enough credit for it
@jaysouthmusic8230
@@ClippersFourthey were really close too
@OrandeSamuels-ze7mp
Q@@jaysouthmusic8230
@warrenlondon2426
3:29 Completely forgot Nipsey was in this video 😔💔 RIP King 🏁
@Nicoda1st
Warren London I swear to god (and i don’t swear if i don’t mean it) i thought the exact same thing!!! Word
@Nicoda1st
Plus seeing the iPhone 2G brought back a lot of memories from the good old days! Even though it’s only 12 years ago, but seems another century!!!
@imonosi1188
Starts in Crenshaw...Sick!!! He'll be Eternally missed!!!
@ahmedphiri9722
And people still say game is using nipseys death
@maul8384
RIPNIP