I'm A King
The Game Lyrics


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(50 Cent)
I never said anything, I never take anything back
(Lloyd Banks)
Well you kinda heard me speaking
"You ain't a crip like Snoop, you ain't a blood like Game"
And i was speaking on Game without knowing him
But now, you know alot of these dudes jump in the game
And they rap artists, and that's exactly what they is
But they not what they say they are when they rap it

(T.I.)
Everybody wanna be the king of the south when,
They ain't runnin the damn thing with they mouth
No doubt, it's all good, y'all just stay in y'all opinions
But in the South and in the hood it's understood without saying
It's a given, and it ain't cause what i'm doin for a livin'
It's more because of what i'm doin how i'm livin
Not to mention when i'm rappin, i'm just hurtin niggas feelings
And still chillin on somethin that's into healing
Man, permissions from the Click to continue to keep it pimpin'
But while the crack was in the house, the record sale went thru the ceiling
So say what you want, and do what you please
But for fun i shoot 22's from your shoes to your knees
I run a record label and a crew of G's
So niggas'll come and look for you if you sneeze
Or even breathe the wrong way
You better do what the song say and be easy, else it'll be a long day

I'm a king - bank rolls in the pockets of my jeans
I'm a king - you pussy niggaz couldn't see me in your dreams
I'm a king - top topic of all of your magazines
I'm a king - head of the body, leader of the team
I'm a king - remember I can get your block knocked off
I'm a king - a Bentley coupe with the top chopped off
I'm a king - I'm connectin nationwide but in the South
I'm a king - just respect it and keep my name out'cha mouth

(The Game)
Everybody wanna be the King of the West
But, they ain't runnin the damn thing in the West
That's to bad, it's all good, they just speakin they minds
Stand on top of the Hollywood sign, you can see that it's mine
I'd rather die, motherfucker, than give up my throne
My crown is a Dodger fitted, California's my home
And it's known when the drama pop off, i bring the chrome
So nigga leave me alone, 'fore i start living my songs
I made a killin drug dealin, some people say i'm a villain
Went from choppin' in the house, to the top of rap gettin millions
So watch your mouth, unless you ready to bleed
Cause to me, murderin wack mc's is somethin like a disease
Top down in the Impala, so i can ride in the breeze
And where i'm from, niggas throwin up B's and C's
So make a turn the wrong way, think about what the song say
And be easy, else it'll be a long day

I'm a king - bank rolls in the pockets of my jeans
I'm a king - you pussy niggaz couldn't see me in your dreams
I'm a king - top topic of all of your magazines
I'm a king - head of the body, leader of the team
I'm a king - remember I can get your block knocked off
I'm a king - a Bentley coupe with the top chopped off
I'm a king - I'm connectin nationwide but in the West
I'm a king - disrespect it i hit your brains with the tech

Keep your eyes off my throne and your hands off my crown
Or get your ass layed back,
Keep your eyes off my throne and your hands off my crown
Or get your ass layed back,
Fuckin with Black Wall Street & Pimp $quad Click
Get layed out like a drunk, on the late-late
So haters hate, the hell with all the hearsay
From wednesday to tuesday, T.I.P. act a fool, hey

I'm a king - bank rolls in the pockets of my jeans
I'm a king - you pussy niggaz couldn't see me in your dreams
I'm a king - top topic of all of your magazines
I'm a king - head of the body, leader of the team
I'm a king - remember I can get your block knocked off
I'm a king - a Impala with the top knocked off




I'm a king - I'm connectin nationwide but in the West
I'm a king - disrespect it i hit your brains with the tech

Overall Meaning

The song “I’m A King” by The Game is a collaboration featuring 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and T.I. All four rappers deliver verses about their respective regions and the claim to the throne. The song opens with Lloyd Banks calling out The Game for not being a true gangster, stating “you ain’t a crip like Snoop, you ain’t a blood like Game.” However, as the song progresses, each rapper asserts their dominance and their place as a king in their respective regions.


The Game raps about being the King of the West and how he won’t give up his throne for anyone. He boasts about his past drug-dealing days and how he’s made it to the top of the rap game. He also makes it clear that anyone who disrespects him will face serious consequences.


T.I. talks about being the King of the South and how he is widely respected in his community for how he lives his life. He emphasizes that he is more than just a rapper, but a leader who is changing lives. His final warning is that if you mess with him or try to disrespect him, you will regret it.


Line by Line Meaning

I never said anything, I never take anything back
I stand by my word and actions.


Well you kinda heard me speaking
I was expressing my opinion.


"You ain't a crip like Snoop, you ain't a blood like Game" And i was speaking on Game without knowing him
I was comparing someone to Snoop and Game without knowing the latter personally.


But now, you know alot of these dudes jump in the game And they rap artists, and that's exactly what they is But they not what they say they are when they rap it
Many people are just rappers, not living the life they rap about.


Everybody wanna be the king of the south when, They ain't runnin the damn thing with they mouth No doubt, it's all good, y'all just stay in y'all opinions
Many claim the title but lack the power to prove it.


It's a given, and it ain't cause what i'm doin for a livin' It's more because of what i'm doin how i'm livin Not to mention when i'm rappin, i'm just hurtin niggas feelings And still chillin on somethin that's into healing
I am respected for my lifestyle and actions, not just my profession, and I use my words to heal and hurt.


But while the crack was in the house, the record sale went thru the ceiling So say what you want, and do what you please But for fun i shoot 22's from your shoes to your knees I run a record label and a crew of G's
My drug dealing past coincided with my music career's success, I will not tolerate any disrespect, and I have a strong team behind me.


Everybody wanna be the King of the West But, they ain't runnin the damn thing in the West That's to bad, it's all good, they just speakin they minds
Many want to claim the title of King of the West, but in reality, they lack power and influence.


My crown is a Dodger fitted, California's my home And it's known when the drama pop off, i bring the chrome So nigga leave me alone, 'fore i start living my songs
I represent California, and when things get hectic, I am always armed and ready to defend myself. Don't push me to act out my lyrics in real life.


I made a killin drug dealin, some people say i'm a villain Went from choppin' in the house, to the top of rap gettin millions So watch your mouth, unless you ready to bleed Cause to me, murderin wack mc's is somethin like a disease
I have a criminal past, but now I am a successful rapper. Don't disrespect me or I will defend myself. I take out bad rappers with ease.


So make a turn the wrong way, think about what the song say And be easy, else it'll be a long day
If you want to test me, think about the consequences and back off.


Keep your eyes off my throne and your hands off my crown Or get your ass layed back,
Don't try to take what's mine or you will face the consequences.


Get layed out like a drunk, on the late-late So haters hate, the hell with all the hearsay From wednesday to tuesday, T.I.P. act a fool, hey
I will not hesitate to take someone out who disrespects me. I don't care about rumors or gossip. I am always ready to defend myself.




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