From Vallejo, The Mac (Michae… Read Full Bio ↴The Mac AKA Michael Robinson (1971 - 1991)
From Vallejo, The Mac (Michael Robinson) was killed in a case of mistaken indentity, he released 2 EP's on tape on Strictly Business records, called Enough Of Tis Shit and The Game is Thick
Best friends
The Mac Lyrics
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You was my nigga now we beefin'
I'm bustin' at you, you bustin' at me
And it won't stop til' we both sleepin' (2x)
We was claimin' the same hood fucked the same bitches
And they knew, if I hit it you had to hit it too, we was cruel
You tried to shoot two, but your gun jammed so we pulled off, remember?
I headed by your mama house, for a couple of days
'Cause the niggas we was beefin' with, knew where I stayed
We was some down south niggas,
Boot in the mouth niggas
The wrong route niggas
Typical niggas
We'd just make a lil' dollar, sellin' weed to the needy
Everything be fifty/fifty ain't no need, for bein' greedy
You my dog, ha? So that's how we played it
Niggas who hated, we rushed and demonstrated
Why we ain't to be faded
On this mission with get money, power, and bitches
I would ever come along with these riches that's if nobody snitches
I do a bid for you, take care of your kid for you
But damn, look what these pussy niggas done did to you
(Chorus)
(Bridge one)
Hello?
(Yeah, nigga what's happenin'?)
What's happenin' wit'cha dogg?
(What's happenin' with you nigga, nigga talk about you got some
Beef wit me nigga)
Beef wit you? Nigga you know I'm a real nigga,
If I had some beef with you I'd come to ya like a man,
It ain't like that between us, what it is is, you talkin' to these
Niggas, and these niggas got you....
Them niggas told you I blew up and I forgot about us
The same niggas who was with you, and afraid to bust
How could you listen to these niggas? When they mean no good?
Muthafuckas ain't even from our hood
And now you snortin' furl with em
Off in that world with em
Father forgive him he dancin' to some other rhythm
Ever thought that we could work it out?
We would meet,
But as long as you with them niggas I be with that heat
And that's deep,
'Cause I made a promise to your mama when we was only 12
I would deliver you from evil and keep you alive and well
Guess I gotta disappoint her, but you leave me no choice
Callin' my crib with this "murder, murder" tone in your voice
What I'm a bitch or somethin'?
I used to fight for you,
Used to let you stay at my mama crib when shit just wasn't right for you
Look what you do me in return
I guess I played with fire, so eventually it burns
(Bridge two)
Hello?
Hello?
Man, this nigga done fuckin' hung up on me.
Y'all think that nigga serious?
(Chorus)
It's world war nigga
Once again, it's the fuckin' murder prince
The ghetto commando, representin' niggas
The Mac's song Best Friends tells the tale of two friends who were once tight-knit but are now engaged in a deadly feud. The chorus repeats the mantra of how they were once close allies but are now at each other's throats, ready to kill. The first verse dives into their past, highlighting their early days and how they came up together in their down South hood. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two lifelong friends, selling weed for profit and getting into street fights with anyone who opposes them. They were so similar that if one of them slept with a girl, the other had to sleep with her too. Later, they faced their first violent confrontation with a rival gang, narrowly escaping unharmed. They were so close that one hid out at the other's house when things got too hot.
However, they are now deadly enemies. The second verse is a lamentation of how their friendship has gone sour. The singer questions how they got to this point, pointing fingers at the influence of people not from their hood. Despite their broken relationship, the singer admits he would still fight for his friend if the situation ever arose. The song ends with a foregone conclusion - this feud will end in violence, and only one of them will come out alive. The song serves as a poignant showcase of how money and outside influences can lead to a once rock-solid friendship to become a bitter feud.
Line by Line Meaning
You was my nigga now we beefin'
The singer and the person he is addressing were once friends, but now they are in a feud.
I'm bustin' at you, you bustin' at me
They are fighting by shooting at each other.
And it won't stop til' we both sleepin'
The feud will only end when one or both of them die.
We was claimin' the same hood fucked the same bitches
They were both from the same neighborhood and dated the same women.
You tried to shoot two, but your gun jammed so we pulled off, remember?
The friend unsuccessfully shot at another person and had to run away with the artist
We'd just make a lil' dollar, sellin' weed to the needy
They sold marijuana to make money to support themselves.
Everything be fifty/fifty ain't no need, for bein' greedy
They agreed to split their profits equally without greed getting in the way.
Niggas who hated, we rushed and demonstrated
They quickly showed their enemies they were not to be underestimated.
Why we ain't to be faded
They were not to be forgotten or defeated.
I do a bid for you, take care of your kid for you
The artist was willing to go to jail and take care of the friend's child for him.
Them niggas told you I blew up and I forgot about us
Others have told the friend that the singer became successful and left him behind.
How could you listen to these niggas? When they mean no good?
The artist questions why the friend would believe such rumors from people who are not trustworthy.
And now you snortin' furl with em
The friend is taking drugs with the untrustworthy people.
Ever thought that we could work it out?
The singer wishes the friend would try to fix their friendship.
And that's deep
The situation is serious.
I would deliver you from evil and keep you alive and well
The artist promised the friend's mother that he would protect and take care of him.
Guess I gotta disappoint her, but you leave me no choice
The artist has to break his promise because the friend's actions have forced his hand.
Look what you do me in return
The friend has betrayed the singer despite all he has done for him.
I used to fight for you
The singer used to defend the friend.
Look what you do me in return
The friend has betrayed the artist despite all he has done for him.
It's World War nigga
The feud is a major battle.
Once again, it's the fuckin' murder prince
The artist is violent and dangerous.
The ghetto commando, representin' niggas
The singer is from the ghetto and represents his people in the feud.
Lyrics © LUSH MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dion Hayes, Dyllan McKinney, Spencer Harris
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