Throw It Up
The Game ft. Lil Jon Lyrics

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[Chorus]
Throw it up Mother fucker throw it up [Repeat: x4]
If you scared to throw it up get the fuck out the club [Repeat: x4]

[Lil Jon (Eastside Boyz)]
Back up bitch get the fuck out my way [Repeat: x2]
(Aye move the fuck back bitch, Move the fuck back)

What you looking at nigga, what you looking at nigga [Repeat: x2]
(Not me or my click, we too trill my nigga)

We to deep off in this bitch, we too deep off in this bitch [Repeat: x4]
(Its more of us than it is in the club stupid bitch)

Y'all niggas over there (y'all niggas ain't shit)
Y'all hoes over there (y'all hoes ain't shit)

We run this (what)

[Chorus]

[Pastor Troy]
The last nigga is the pastor
Ready to blast ya
You know, I don't play no mother fucking games
DSGB you know the name
Wood grain in the mother fucking Dooley Truck
Got the black and red seats with the Georgia tuft
And I got my helmet hanging out the winda
Ready to bust the head, of a fucking pretender
Nigga as soon as I enter
You know I'm making noise
Pastor Troy and the Eastside Boyz
AK busting I ride the whole clip
I cock that hoe and let it mother fuckin rip
To sank shit is what I live for
Fuck him, Fuck her
I'm representing
Put some more Yak in my mug
So I can throw it up

[Chorus]

[Lil Jon]
Ok ok hold the fuck up hold the fuck up
I'm looking round this bitch
I see a lot of niggas ain't throwin up shit (What)
Ya'll niggas must be scared to represent yo shit (You scared)
You must be scared nigga (Scared)
Fuck that shit
All my real niggas that proud of they hood
All my real ladies that's proud of they hood
And they ain't never been scared
Say this shit

[Repeat: x4]
Bitch I ain't scared
Bitch I ain't scared
Bitch I ain't scared
I ain't scared mother fucker

[Pastor Troy]
I'm goin' represent where I'm from
In the back of the club my Tommy gun
Though when I chill
Fucking burn one
Leave up out the club it's me little Jon
Balling in the Benzes
Switching up lanes
Talking much shit cause we deep in the game cocaine
All white fucking S fucking six
Young ass niggas I guess we filthy rich
My whole click ready to bust some heads
I'ma throw it up bitch and I ain't scared
Pastor Troy mother fucker
You know the routine
Represent for the home team
Throw it up

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Game ft. Lil Jon's song "Throw it Up" is an anthem of gang culture and territorial politics. The chorus's repetition makes the message clear: throw up your gang sign or get out of the club. The song's swaggering energy is amplified by Lil Jon's signature crunk sound, with heavy bass and hypnotic vocal chants. While the verse from Pastor Troy suggests that there may be violent consequences for those who don't represent their gang or hood, the overall message is one of pride and solidarity among those who do.

Lil Jon's opening lines make it clear that anyone who isn't going to throw up their sign needs to back off. He asserts his dominance and implies that he and his crew are willing to use violence to maintain their position. Pastor Troy's verse suggests that he's not just talking tough, with his reference to a Tommy gun and his readiness to "bust some heads." However, the song also celebrates the wealth and success that can come from being part of a gang or crew. References to fancy cars and cocaine suggest a lifestyle that many young people might find attractive, without necessarily considering the violent or illegal means used to attain it.

Line by Line Meaning

Throw it up Mother fucker throw it up
Make the hand gesture representing your area or gang

If you scared to throw it up get the fuck out the club
If you're afraid to rep your set, leave the club

Back up bitch get the fuck out my way
Move out of my way, I'm important

What you looking at nigga, what you looking at nigga
We're real and we know it, what's good?

We to deep off in this bitch, we too deep off in this bitch
We have more people than everyone else combined in this club

Y'all niggas over there (y'all niggas ain't shit)
Those guys aren't important, they're nothing

Y'all hoes over there (y'all hoes ain't shit)
Those girls aren't important, they're nothing

The last nigga is the pastor Ready to blast ya
I'm not afraid to fight, and I lead the group

DSGB you know the name
We're DSGB and you should recognize us

Got the black and red seats with the Georgia tuft
I have a nice car with Georgia-themed interior

Nigga as soon as I enter You know I'm making noise
I cause a stir as soon as I arrive

Put some more Yak in my mug So I can throw it up
I need more alcohol to feel confident to rep my set

Ok ok hold the fuck up hold the fuck up I'm looking round this bitch I see a lot of niggas ain't throwin up shit (What) Ya'll niggas must be scared to represent yo shit (You scared) You must be scared nigga (Scared) Fuck that shit
I notice a lot of people aren't throwing up their sets and I think it's because they're scared

All my real niggas that proud of they hood All my real ladies that's proud of they hood And they ain't never been scared Say this shit
Shout out to my real friends who are proud of where they're from and aren't afraid to rep it

Bitch I ain't scared Bitch I ain't scared Bitch I ain't scared I ain't scared mother fucker
I'm not afraid to rep my set and I'll say it as many times as it takes for you to believe me

Though when I chill Fucking burn one
I smoke weed to relax

All white fucking S fucking six Young ass niggas I guess we filthy rich
I have a fancy car and we're young and rich

My whole click ready to bust some heads
My entire crew is prepared to fight

I'ma throw it up bitch and I ain't scared
I'm going to rep my set and I'm not afraid

Represent for the home team Throw it up
I'm repping for my group and I'm throwing up my set

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLINTON DARRYL N MANSELL, SAMMIE NORRIS, CLEAVON DARNELL N PRINCE, MICAH N TROY

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