West Side
The Game Lyrics


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Step off the porch, rag hangin', West Side, that's what we bangin'
Crucifix swingin' off my t-shirt, twistin' my fingers
Impala Off-White, ski mask all black
Adidas tracksuit, drawstrings, chokin' the MAC
Got a couple bullets in it, gangstas slide in the rented
Dumpin' out the window, fuck the world and everything in it
I'm a west side nigga, ego trippin' and walkin' fast
Listenin' so we talkin' in codes to keep 'em off us
Draco, tote it, 36 shots
Don Julio got me loaded, don't think I'm not
Go mob on niggas, mob figures, mob triggers
Don't get your punk ass killed on Instagram Live, nigga
My niggas rob niggas, bury you alive
Let the bullets live inside niggas, ain't nowhere to hide
It's survival of the fittest, boy, you fuckin' with the realest
Glock nine, blue steel, holster wrap the chinchilla

West side, west side (West side, west side)
West side, west side (West side, west side)
West side, west side (West side, west side)
West side, west side (West side, west side)

Ain't no S on my chest, just the west on my back
Born in trenches with the crack, swallow dope, shit the sack
If you frontin' it, come back, if I front, you bring it back
Turn a bird to a Benz, park a Benz by the trap
Let 'em raid, we gon' flush, if you snitchin', you get touched
Tell my mama I'm on the run, not givin' a fuck
Who want what? I put a team together, smash out
Set you up, send a bitch over with her ass out
In California, we got them pictures niggas map out
In California, we turn a mansion to a stash house
I fuck around and leave a dub and they O.D. tonight
You in good hands, you know the Bloods gon' treat you right
Ain't tryna be your man, no, I don't trust 'em, I just beat it right
Gotta put her in a Uber just so I could sleep at night
Never stop bangin', nigga, you know it's still Cedar, right?
After this album, nigga, I gotta raise the feature price

West side, west side (West side, west side)
West side, west side (West side, west side)




West side, west side (West side, west side)
West side, west side (West side, west side)

Overall Meaning

In The Game's song "West Side Story," he begins by describing his appearance as a gang member from the West Side. He wears a rag and has a crucifix swinging from his t-shirt. He twists his fingers and carries a MAC, and his Impala is Off-White. He has a few bullets in his MAC, and he isn't afraid to use them. He is a west side nigga, ego tripping and walking fast. He is speaking to others in codes to keep the police from hearing. He carries a Draco with 36 shots, and he is loaded. He warns others not to get killed on Instagram Live. His gang robs people and buries them alive. He carries a Glock nine and a holster wrapped with chinchilla.


The song describes the life of a gang member from the West Side. It demonstrates the violence and fear that exist in the gang world. The Game is warning others not to mess with him or his gang members. He appears to be proud of his lifestyle, but at the same time, he acknowledges that he is in danger. "West Side Story" is a reminder that gang life is far from glamorous.


Line by Line Meaning

Step off the porch, rag hangin', West Side, that's what we bangin'
Leaving my home representing my gang on the West Side


Crucifix swingin' off my t-shirt, twistin' my fingers
Displaying my religious beliefs and gang signs


Impala Off-White, ski mask all black
Driving a white Impala while wearing a black ski mask


Adidas tracksuit, drawstrings, chokin' the MAC
Wearing an Adidas tracksuit and holding the MAC-10 gun tightly with its drawstrings


Got a couple bullets in it, gangstas slide in the rented
The MAC has bullets and the gang members slide in the rented car


Dumpin' out the window, fuck the world and everything in it
Shooting out of the car window, expressing disregard for the world and everything in it


I'm a west side nigga, ego trippin' and walkin' fast
Proudly identifying as a West Side gang member with a confident gait


Listenin' so we talkin' in codes to keep 'em off us
Using coded language to avoid detection by authorities


Draco, tote it, 36 shots
Carrying a Draco gun with 36 rounds


Don Julio got me loaded, don't think I'm not
The gang member is drunk on Don Julio and possibly high on drugs


Go mob on niggas, mob figures, mob triggers
Attacking enemies as a group with deadly weapons


Don't get your punk ass killed on Instagram Live, nigga
Warning others not to be reckless on social media and risk getting killed


My niggas rob niggas, bury you alive
The gang members rob and violently dispose of their victims


Let the bullets live inside niggas, ain't nowhere to hide
The bullets stay inside the victims, giving them no chance to escape or be found


It's survival of the fittest, boy, you fuckin' with the realest
The West Side gang is the toughest and most ruthless group around


Glock nine, blue steel, holster wrap the chinchilla
Carrying a blue Glock with a chinchilla-wrapped holster


Ain't no S on my chest, just the west on my back
Not a superhero, just a West Side gang member with a tattoo on my back


Born in trenches with the crack, swallow dope, shit the sack
Growing up in poverty and dealing drugs


If you frontin' it, come back, if I front, you bring it back
If the gang member gives you drugs on credit, you must pay back, but if he fronts the drugs, you must return them


Turn a bird to a Benz, park a Benz by the trap
Selling drugs to buy a luxurious car and parking it near the location where drugs are sold


Let 'em raid, we gon' flush, if you snitchin', you get touched
If police raid the drug stash, the gang will destroy the evidence and retaliate against any snitches


Tell my mama I'm on the run, not givin' a fuck
Not caring about being a wanted criminal and escaping from the authorities


Who want what? I put a team together, smash out
Challenging anyone who wants to fight the West Side gang and rallying a group to attack


Set you up, send a bitch over with her ass out
Deceiving and luring enemies with a woman who exposes herself


In California, we got them pictures niggas map out
Having maps of rival gangs and their locations in California


In California, we turn a mansion to a stash house
Using a luxurious house as a hiding place for drugs


I fuck around and leave a dub and they O.D. tonight
Selling drugs that are so strong they can cause clients to overdose and die


You in good hands, you know the Bloods gon' treat you right
Promising to take care of clients' drug needs as a member of the Bloods gang


Ain't tryna be your man, no, I don't trust 'em, I just beat it right
Not seeking a romantic relationship and only wanting physical pleasure


Gotta put her in a Uber just so I could sleep at night
Sending a woman away in an Uber after sex to avoid any potential danger or attachment


Never stop bangin', nigga, you know it's still Cedar, right?
Continuing to be a part of the Cedar Street gang


After this album, nigga, I gotta raise the feature price
Raising the price for music collaborations after gaining fame from this album




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jayceon Taylor

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@hernandezjorgemedel2473

The game is back at it Hell Yeah .. let's Show some Real Love .... LONG LIVE Nipseyhussle..

@Tavis15ify

This has nothing to do with Nip god damn

@smoothcriminal4038

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@dmyung

@@Tavis15ify is right though. This has nothing to do with Nipsey. No one cared about Nipsey until he died. That's fact.

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@toneblanco880

The Game never had a bad album. I love everything he drops.

@Andres57Dons

Tone Blanco Red Album?

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@@Andres57Dons You didn't like that?

@Andres57Dons

Tone Blanco not really. That’s just me though. I felt like that was his weakest project. I’ll revisit it and see if I feel the same.

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