What I See
The L.E.D.S Lyrics


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(A.L.T.)
Domino, now we're in the mix
I know that you holdin' 3-5 and a double 6
I got yo' money fool now what you gonna do
You're actin' like them fools on the other side do
But all that heebity-heebity shit is old
We got 15 platinum to your one pussy ass gold
[Hold up, wait a minute A.L.T. put some motherfuckin' curse once in]
Now I'm back on the streets after five and the deuce
And everybody's tryin' say there's a gang truce but fuck that
I gotta put away the one that put me in to the pen
The one who made the stone from a green?
No more old school fights I got you in my sights
My blast is gonna light up the night
If you're gonna talk the talk, walk the walk
'Cause your body fits perfect in the outline chalk

{Chorus} (Diane Gordon & A.L.T.)
Look at what I see... Look into my eyes..
Take a look at life to the eyes of the criminal

(Frost)
Take a look into my eyes can you see what I see
A day in the life of a G
Cuffed up, ruffed up and kick when I'm down
Some say I play the tears of the clown
West Coast down to the bone
I made it on my own with my motherfuckin' rhymes and my chrome
Money in the bank and the pound of dank
A flight out of Kennedy I think that's the remedy
Just like the and the fools is wack
Tryin' to rap on the West Coast gangsta track
But that ain't happenin' and they ain't platinum
Reach back like a pimp n' I'm slappin' 'em
Now should I take my .45 and demand mine
Since I'm the hittin' bomb call me dilemma
Straight up parlay I'm West Coastin'
Never leave the pad without my .9 in my holster

{Chorus} 2x
(Frost)
19 motherfuckin' 95
Ballin' through the hood with my 'Lac in drive
Ragtop rag hittin' side to side
But Frost got ? for the bails tonight
Just last week I was stalling?
Pickin' up money smilin' as I was in Terminal Island
I just made parole so it's time to stroll
Pick up my man A.L.T. and we're roll

(A.L.T.)
Ayo, Frost pass the keys to the trunk
So I can get the shells and the Mausberg pump
So I can go wild like I don't give a fuck
So I can make the pump 12 gauge go buck *shot*
Take a look in life to the eyes of the criminal
There's no picket-fences and life ain't sample
I'm livin' day today homie check it
I can take your life in the L.A. second





{Chorus} 4x

Overall Meaning

The L.E.D.S's song "What I See" is a rap song that features two different perspectives of life as a criminal in Los Angeles. The first verse, performed by A.L.T., describes a confrontation between two gangs where A.L.T. has won their bet and now holds the other gang's money. However, he is still not content and wants to take down the person who put him behind bars. The chorus is a plea for listeners to look past their own perspectives and see things through the eyes of a criminal. The second verse, performed by Frost, describes a day in his life as a G (gangster). He talks about the struggles he has gone through and the success he has achieved with his music and possessions. Together, the two rappers paint a vivid picture of life in the gang culture of Los Angeles.


Line by Line Meaning

Domino, now we're in the mix
We are in the situation now and it's getting complicated.


I know that you holdin' 3-5 and a double 6
I am aware that you have a hand of 3-5 and double 6 in the game of dominoes.


I got yo' money fool now what you gonna do
I have your money, now what actions are you going to take to get it back?


You're actin' like them fools on the other side do
You're acting like the fools on the opposing side of our gang.


But all that heebity-heebity shit is old
The childish or foolish behavior that you're exhibiting is getting old and tiresome.


We got 15 platinum to your one pussy ass gold
We have 15 platinum records while you only have one record that's mediocre at best.


Now I'm back on the streets after five and the deuce
I am back on the streets after serving five years in prison.


And everybody's tryin' say there's a gang truce but fuck that
People are trying to proclaim that there's a truce among gangs, but I don't believe it and I don't agree with it.


I gotta put away the one that put me in to the pen
I have to confront the person who got me in prison in the first place.


The one who made the stone from a green?
The one who turned drugs from a raw green form into a stone or refined form.


No more old school fights I got you in my sights
I'm not going to engage in a physical fight like we did back in the old days - I have my sights set on ending things once and for all.


My blast is gonna light up the night
I'm going to use a gun to shoot and potentially even kill the person I'm after.


If you're gonna talk the talk, walk the walk
If you're going to brag about your abilities or talk tough, you have to be able to follow through with action.


'Cause your body fits perfect in the outline chalk
If you don't have what it takes, you'll end up getting killed and your dead body will be outlined with chalk on the pavement.


Take a look at life to the eyes of the criminal
Look at life from the perspective of someone who has lived a life of crime.


A day in the life of a G
A day in the life of a gangster.


Cuffed up, ruffed up and kick when I'm down
Arrested and beaten while down on the ground.


Some say I play the tears of the clown
Some people say I hide my pain and sadness by putting on a happy demeanor, like a clown.


West Coast down to the bone
I am completely loyal and committed to the West Coast culture and lifestyle.


I made it on my own with my motherfuckin' rhymes and my chrome
I succeeded on my own with my talent for rapping and my gun, which provided protection and may have been used for crime.


Money in the bank and the pound of dank
I have a lot of money saved up and I possess a pound of high-quality marijuana.


A flight out of Kennedy I think that's the remedy
I plan to take a flight out of John F. Kennedy Airport, perhaps as a way to escape trouble or start anew.


Just like the and the fools is wack
Just like the top tier rappers, the lesser rappers are no good.


Tryin' to rap on the West Coast gangsta track
They're trying to mimic the West Coast style of rapping that's centered around gangsta lifestyle and culture.


But that ain't happenin' and they ain't platinum
That isn't happening for them and they aren't successful enough to have platinum records like us.


Reach back like a pimp n' I'm slappin' 'em
I'm going to teach them a lesson, like a pimp would discipline a prostitute.


Now should I take my .45 and demand mine
Should I use my gun to take what is rightfully mine?


Since I'm the hittin' bomb call me dilemma
I'm a problem or dilemma because I have the capability to strike or 'hit' with a bomb or gun.


Straight up parlay I'm West Coastin'
I'm chilling and hanging out in a West Coast manner or style.


Never leave the pad without my .9 in my holster
I always carry my gun in its holster because I never know when I may need it.


Ballin' through the hood with my 'Lac in drive
I am driving through the neighborhood in my Cadillac.


Ragtop rag hittin' side to side
My convertible roof is down and I'm swerving side to side with hydraulics, in a show of extravagance and luxury.


But Frost got ? for the bails tonight
Frost has money saved up for his bail if he gets into trouble tonight.


Pickin' up money smilin' as I was in Terminal Island
I happily picked up some money while I was visiting Terminal Island, implying that it was obtained through illegal means.


I just made parole so it's time to stroll
I have just been released from prison on parole so it's time to enjoy and live my life.


Ayo, Frost pass the keys to the trunk
Frost, please give me the keys to the trunk of the car.


So I can get the shells and the Mausberg pump
I need to access the bullets and shotgun in the trunk of the car.


So I can go wild like I don't give a fuck
So that I can go crazy or unleash violent behavior without any regard or care for consequences.


So I can make the pump 12 gauge go buck *shot*
So that I can fire the pump shotgun with the potential to hit multiple targets with buckshot ammunition.


There's no picket-fences and life ain't sample
Life as a criminal in our neighborhood or society lacks the typical comforts and ease that 'normal' people have, and it's anything but easy and perfect.


I'm livin' day today homie check it
I'm living in the present moment and taking things one day at a time, my friend.


I can take your life in the L.A. second
I have the capability to take your life at any moment in Los Angeles.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO GONZALEZ, JULIO R. GONZALEZ, ALVIN LOWELL TRIVETTE

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