Westside Story
The Game Lyrics

Crip niggas, Blood niggas, ese's, Asians
The song is about the gang culture in California, which has a diverse membership including Crips, Bloods, ese's (a slang term for Mexican Americans), and Asians.

Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, white boys, Jamaicans
The diversity of the gang culture also extends to Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, white boys, and Jamaicans.

Latin Kings, Disciples, Vice Lords, Haitians
The diversity of the gang culture also includes Latin Kings, Disciples, Vice Lords, and Haitians.

All these motherfuckers been patiently waitin'
These gangs have been waiting for someone to represent them in the music industry.

Since the West coast fell off, the streets been watchin'
There has been a void in the West coast hip hop scene that these gangs want to fill. They have been waiting for someone to bring it back to its former glory.

The West coast never fell off, I was sleep in Compton
Contrary to popular belief, the West coast never actually fell off. The Game was simply not paying attention while he was living in Compton.

Aftermath been here, the beats been knockin'
Aftermath has been producing quality beats throughout the West coast drought.

Nate Dogg doin' his thing, DPG, still poppin'
Other West coast rappers like Nate Dogg and DPG are still creating great music.

I got California Love, fuckin' bitches to that 'Pac shit
The Game is proud of his California roots and loves listening to Tupac's music while having sex with women.

And Westside Connection, been had it locked, bitch
The Westside Connection, a West coast rap group, have been at the top of the game for some time now.

I'm in the rearview, my guns is cockin'
The Game is prepared for anyone to come after him.

I put red dots on that nigga head like Rodman
The Game is threatening to use his weapon to kill his enemies, like the dots on Dennis Rodman's head during basketball games.

All Stars, fat laces, gun charge, court cases
The Game is describing the gang lifestyle, which includes wearing All Stars sneakers with fat laces, getting gun charges, and going to court.

Fought that, not guilty, I'm back, niggas hate me
The Game has faced legal troubles in the past, but has always fought the charges and been found not guilty. Despite this, some people still hate him.

Been there, done that, sold crack, got jacked
The Game has been involved in drug dealing and has also been robbed.

Got shot, came back, jumped on Dre's back
The Game was shot, but survived and continued to pursue his music career. He then signed to Dr. Dre's record label, Aftermath.

Payback, homie I'm bringin' C.A. back
The Game wants to bring California's rap scene back to the forefront and make it as popular as it once was.

And I don't do button up shirts or drive Maybachs
The Game is saying that he is a gangster, and does not conform to the mainstream image of success which includes driving a Maybach or wearing formal button-up shirts.

All you old record labels tryna advance
The Game is calling out old record labels that are trying to stay relevant and make money by signing new artists.

Aftermath bitch, take it like a muh'fuckin' man
The Game is promoting his record label, Aftermath, and telling other labels to accept their inferior position with dignity.

If you take a look in my eyes
The chorus suggests that if somebody were to look into The Game's eyes, they would see that he is a gangster through and through and will never change.

You see I'll be a gangsta 'til I die
The Game is declaring that he will always be a gangster and will die as one.

That California chronic got me so high
The Game is referencing his love for smoking marijuana, which is popular in California.

Game tell 'em where you from, nigga Westside
The Game is proud to represent the West coast and is promoting his hometown of Compton.

I'm lowridin' homey, six trey Impala
The Game is driving a lowrider, which is a popular car style in the gang culture.

Gold D's spinnin', chrome hydraulics
The Game has customized his lowrider with gold rims that spin, and a hydraulic system that bounces the car up and down.

Run up on my lo-lo, you stop breathin'
The Game is warning anyone who tries to steal his car, or get in his way, that they will not survive.

Hollow tips make niggas disappear like Houdini
The Game is saying that if he shoots someone with hollow point bullets, they will quickly die and nobody will know what happened to them.

Gang bangin' is real, homey I'm living proof
The Game is proving that gang banging is a way of life and he is an example of someone who lives it.

Like Snoop Dogg, C-walkin' on top of the devil's roof
The Game is comparing himself to Snoop Dogg, who is also a gangster and famous for the C-walk dance. He's saying that he is walking on the roof of hell because of his lifestyle.

Rap critics wanna converse, about this and that
The Game is tired of rap critics trying to analyze and critique his music and lifestyle.

Cause red strings in his Converse, and this a Dre track
The Game is mocking the critics by pointing out that they are scrutinizing irrelevant details like the red strings in his Converse shoes, rather than just enjoying the music produced by Dr. Dre.

Keep jibbin' and jabbin', I pull the .38 Magnum
The Game is warning his enemies that he will use his .38 Magnum gun to defend himself.

And get to clickin' and clackin', your homies wanna know what happened
The sound of The Game's gun firing will be the last thing his enemies hear, and their friends will be left wondering what happened to them.

Come to Compton see Thriller like Mike Jackson
Compton is a dangerous place, but also has a rich music culture. The Game is telling people to come to Compton to see something amazing, like Michael Jackson's Thriller.

I might be, Spike Lee, of this gun clappin'
The Game is comparing himself to Spike Lee, a famous film director. Instead of directing films, The Game is known for being involved in gang violence.

Prior to rappin', I was drug traffickin'
The Game used to sell drugs before he became a rapper.

In the dope spot playin' John Madden
While he was selling drugs, The Game would play video games, specifically John Madden football, to pass the time.

Homey I ain't braggin', I took five
The Game is saying that he took five bullets in a shooting, but is not trying to make himself seem tough by talking about it.

You wanna die, run up on that black 745
The Game is warning anyone who tries to attack him, that he drives a powerful car, a black BMW 745, and they will likely be killed.

New York, New York, big city of dreams
The Game is referencing the well-known song New York, New York, and suggesting that New York is a place where people have big dreams.

I got my L.A. Dodger fitted on, I'm doin' my thing
The Game is showing pride for his home team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is also promoting his own success.

Got me fuckin' with G-Unit, you know the drama that bring
The Game is now associated with the rap group G-Unit, and is commenting on the drama that comes with associating with them.

I got niggas in Westside Compton and Southside Queens
The Game has friends in both Westside Compton and Southside Queens, further demonstrating the connection between the West coast and East coast rap scenes.

And Buck told me in Cashville, I'm good when I come through
The Game has a friend named Young Buck who has told him that he is safe when he visits Cashville, a city in Tennessee.

So I ain't gotta tuck in my chain like DJ Pooh
The Game is saying that he won't have to hide his expensive jewelry like DJ Pooh, who has had his chain stolen in the past.

I'm gangsta - more like Deebo when he was Zeus
The Game is saying he is as gangsta as the character Deebo from the movie Friday, specifically when he played the character Zeus in the movie Next Friday.

Play Bishop, I paint that picture, now who got the Juice?
The Game is comparing himself to the character Bishop from the movie Juice, and saying that he is now the one with the power.

You niggas is Nutso, I take off your roof
The Game is calling his enemies crazy, and threatening to attack them by shooting at their cars and removing the roof.

Leave yo' ass stretched out like a Cadillac coupe
If The Game does shoot at someone's car and removes the roof, he's saying that the person will be left dead and their body will be stretched out, like a Cadillac that's had its roof removed.

God gotta let me in heaven, all the shit I've been through
The Game has been through so much in his life, that he believes he has earned his way into heaven.

I was a O.G. in the hood before I turned twenty-two
The Game was involved in gang activity at a young age and quickly became respected as an O.G. (original gangster).

Homey I let the 38 special ripped through that vest
The Game has used his .38 special gun to shoot someone wearing a bulletproof vest, and the bullet penetrated through the vest and into the person's body.

And I don't contemplate whether or not he left his shit on the dresser
The Game doesn't care about the person he just shot and whether or not they left their belongings on a dresser before they died.

Got Compton on my back, I'm startin' to feel the pressure
The Game feels the weight of carrying the reputation of Compton on his shoulders and is starting to feel the pressure of living up to the expectations.

I'm lyrically Kool G. Rap on these Dre records
The Game is comparing himself to the famous rapper Kool G. Rap, and is saying that he has put out great music with the help of producer Dr. Dre.