Like That
The Game feat. Blackwallstreet Lyrics

YEAH! Ludacris in this muthafucka
Expressing excitement about Ludacris being present

What up Talib disturbing tha Peace Godamnit
Greetings to Talib and acknowledging their affiliation with Disturbing tha Peace

We just getting started
Implying that they are just beginning their journey

Mixtape style it goes like this, look here:
Introduction to the song, indicating that it will follow a mixtape style format

Now Ludacris out the gate and
Ludacris is starting strongly

Damn it it's hunting season
Metaphorically, it's a time to go after what they want

When you shot remember everything
After taking a shot at something, one should remain aware of the consequences

Happens for a reason
Belief that everything occurs with a purpose

And you never hit it right: that's
Referring to not achieving success or satisfaction

Why I'm snatching your girl
Boasting about being able to attract someone else's partner

She calls me Mr drummond - cause
Comparing himself to Mr Drummond from 'Diff'rent Strokes', suggesting he rules over women

Diff'rent Strokes rule the world i got a
Asserting that his way of thinking dominates

Thirst for knowledge and a appetite for drama
Desiring both knowledge and excitement

Or appetite for destruction
Having a desire for chaos and destruction

And a thirst for your mama
Claiming to have a strong attraction towards the listener's mother

Either way I keep it going
Regardless of the circumstance, he continues his behavior

'til that thang is empty
Persisting until he exhausts all resources

Been nice since Mike Tyson
Bringing attention to his long-standing talent

Punched Soda Popinski
Making a reference to a character from the game 'Punch-Out!!'

Chicks keep getting stung cause they're
Women continuously get hurt because they

All in my swarm plus I step in they dorm and
Are involved with him and he intrudes into their personal space

Get more cheers than Norm!
Receiving more praise and admiration than the character Norm from the TV show 'Cheers'

It's 2004 the world needs more lesbians
Claiming that the world would benefit from more lesbian relationships

And more drunk drivers
Suggesting that society needs more drunk drivers

To hit drunk pedestrians
Proposing that intoxicated pedestrians should be hit by these drivers

They walk around here with two left feet
Referring to people who have poor coordination

But warm milk and cold gat'll
Using a metaphor to convey that unconventional methods will subdue them

Put yo ass to sleep
Metaphorically causing them to surrender or become unresponsive

I'm in these streets still no
Asserting that he is present in the streets, despite the circumstances

Matter how ugly it seems long as I got on my
Indicating that he remains strong as long as he wears his

Bulletproof Buddy Lee jeans
Bulletproof jeans that provide protection

Kweli and 'Cris
Referring to Talib Kweli and Ludacris

Niggas never heard no shit like this
Claiming their music is unique and unheard of

Yeah, I got your chick feeling moist
Confident in his ability to sexually arouse another person's partner

You coming softer than an ad in
Accusing someone of lacking strength or resilience

The back of the Village Voice
Comparing someone's weakness to a non-threatening advertisement

You still a toy the cops is still the boys
Indicating that the listener is insignificant and the police are still in control

They trying to get me to vote by saying the
Implying attempts to manipulate him into voting

Lesser of two evils is still a choice
Stating that even if both options are bad, a choice still exists

Well maybe or maybe not
Expressing uncertainty

Niggas rhyming like they got 80 Glocks
Critiquing other rappers for their excessive boasting

You home watching I Love the 80's - STOP
Mocking someone for being uninvolved or outdated

Picture the ocean with the panoramic view
Creating a vivid image of an expansive ocean

My flow the iceberg that the Titanic ran into
Comparing his flow to the iceberg that caused the Titanic to sink

Ooh I
Expression of excitement or satisfaction

Rock like suicide victims who wear flannel
Claiming to possess a style similar to those who commit suicide

While your rhymes sound like they
Implies that someone's lyrics

Was written by Clear Channel
Sound manufactured or controlled by a major corporation

I used to
Transitioning to a previous experience

Drive through 50 states and hear 50 flows
Traveling across the US and discovering different rap styles

Now every city knows the same song
Claiming that modern rap is monotonous and lacks diversity

It's just a game of pimps and hoes
Viewing the music industry as a game with exploitation and objectification

And the kids think the key to
Implying that young people believe the key to success

Get down in the game
To thrive in the music industry

Is to copy the hot nigga
Claiming that imitating successful rappers is seen as a path to success

And start sounding the same
Becoming indistinguishable from one another

Now you trying to be heard but
Highlighting the struggles of trying to gain recognition

Your shouts is in vain
Suggesting that their efforts are futile

Cause you drowned out by the
Becoming overwhelmed or silenced by the

Buzz that's surrounding my name, you lame
Attention and excitement generated by his fame overshadows others

The mic is something that you
Insinuating that someone lacks the necessary skill or talent

Can't pry from me shout out to I20
Acknowledging I20 and his contribution

Sha my rhymes is good money
Praising the quality of his own lyrics

Whether rollin' with Achmed and
Regardless of the company he keeps

Dervin swerving the street
Avoiding obstacles while driving

To where Chaka Zulu
Making a reference to the historical figure Chaka Zulu

Shawnna and Luda Disturbing tha Peace
Mentioning other individuals associated with Disturbing tha Peace

I murder the beat
Boasting about his ability to excel in rap music

I'm the nightmare that recur in your sleep
Symbolizing himself as a recurring nightmare

My word is the flesh like the wafer that
Making a religious reference, metaphorically implying his words are significant

The nun got the converted to eat
Referencing the sacramental act of consuming a wafer

They say he's the lamb of
Comparing himself to the religious figure described as a lamb

God herded the sheep
Claiming to lead and protect his followers

A whole flock of followers
Having a large group of dedicated fans

Nigga do you believe?
Questioning whether the listener believes in him or his message

Yo what's poppin' it's the kid Game
Introducing himself as The Game

And my nigga Ludacris
Acknowledging Ludacris as his companion

My homeboy, my dawg, my
Highlighting their close bond

Brother from another mother, talib Kweli
Referring to Talib Kweli as a close friend

And this is how we do it man
Expressing their approach and style

Hate it or love it
Accepting that their music may receive mixed reactions

Yes who fresher than I?
Asserting that he is exceptionally fresh or stylish

'didas red and black lumberjack
Describing his clothing, specifically a red and black lumberjack outfit

45 in his Levi's yeah since knee highs
Referring to himself wearing Levis jeans and carrying a firearm since childhood

I watched Easy E rise
Observing the rise of rapper Easy E

Put LA on illmatic but they ain't believe Nas
Recognizing Nas for his contribution to New York's rap scene

Now it's '96 in the Jeep high
Recalling a specific year and feeling confident

Ta told me they don't believe you
Being informed that someone doesn't believe in him

Start writing rhymes after B-IG died
Deciding to pursue a career in rap after the death of The Notorious B.I.G.

Eyes puffy, some niggas saying fuck me
Defending himself against criticism and disrespectful comments

'Cause I'm from the west
Implying that people dislike him because he comes from the west

I'm fresh and I idolize Doug E
Respecting and being influenced by rapper Doug E. Fresh

Now NY hug me still niggas want to hate
Despite receiving acceptance and support from New York, there is still animosity

I'm embraced by 50 states and
Acknowledging positive reception from all 50 states

The westside love me
Showing admiration from the westside

Bids told Dre I'm the nigga to chase
Being recommended as someone that Dr. Dre should pursue

And it been that way since the
Stating that this perception has been consistent since

Beef with Jigga and Mase
Engagement in a conflict with rappers Jay-Z and Mase

And my Chuck Taylors red ones
Referencing the color of his Chuck Taylors sneakers

With the phat laces
Describing thick shoelaces on his sneakers

Tan khakis desert eagle with
Wearing tan khaki pants and carrying a Desert Eagle gun

The hollow tip laces
Referring to the type of ammunition used in the gun

Fresh white tee, yellow rocks in my necklace
Wearing a clean white t-shirt and displaying expensive yellow jewelry

Real gangstas drink 40 ounces for breakfast
Stereotypically suggesting that gangsters drink large bottles of alcohol for breakfast

I eat Fatburgers three times a day
Claiming to consume a popular fast-food burger chain multiple times daily

So fuck you if don't like the
Not caring about the opinions of those who dislike

Red paint on my six tre'
Referring to the color of his car, disregarding others' opinions

I was born in the hood, I be who I be
Embracing his upbringing and being true to himself

And me and Kweli is like Mack 10 and WC
Comparing their partnership and bond to the rappers Mack 10 and WC