Friend of Mine
The Ruff Ryders Lyrics

Uh-oh! (Growls)
DMX is starting the song with an expression of concern

Don't tell me!(Growls)
He demands not to hear about another 'pk' (P. Killer) joint

Don't tell me it's another one of these pk joints!
DMX shows his agitation over a possible 'pk' joint

Not another P. Killer joint!
He exclaims his frustration with the situation

Oh my motherfuckin'god!
DMX is expressing his surprise and frustration with the current predicament

You better stop that
DMX is warning the person responsible for the 'pk' joints to stop

Before I come ridin' back (Right back)
He threatens to return and take action

Right back to you (Back to you)
He emphasizes that he will come back to the offender

I know you wouldn't like that (Oh no)
DMX suggests the offender would regret his decision

We don't need no (We don't need no)
He emphasizes that there is no need for something

Extra offer see (We don't need no)
DMX means they don't need anything extra

Wasn't really no friend of mine (Wasn't no friend)
He doesn't consider the person responsible for 'pk' joints as a friend

Wasn't really no friend of mine (Of mine)
DMX repeats that the person is not his friend

I'm part of the meek, started to speak, at age 10
DMX reflects on his childhood and how he developed as a person

Other kids were ridin' bikes, but that was the age when
He contrasts his experience with that of other kids' his age

I became a man, learned to stand, on my own
DMX expresses that he learned to be independent and self-reliant

One dog, no bone, so young, so grown
He had to fend for himself at a young age

Kid left home, shit got harder, kid got smarter
DMX explains how he matured as he grew older

Did my part of the bad shit, I was the starter
He admits to doing some bad things in his life

Came from the heart of the hood, not lookin' too good
DMX talks about where he grew up and how it was a rough place

Fuckin' did what I could; ready to bitch in the wood
He did what he had to do to survive the tough conditions

For all the shit you do, just when you think you sly
DMX suggests that if you do bad things, you will eventually get caught

What goes around, comes around, the wrong damn time
He believes in karma and that it can come back to haunt you

Maybe too late, but damn, I shoulda did that back then
DMX regrets not taking some actions sooner

Shoulda thought about that then, now come on out the den
He demands the offender come out and face him

Slowly, Come on; keep your hands where I can see 'em
He is telling the offender to move slowly and keep their hands visible

You don't know me, but we already got wifey tied up in the bm
DMX claims to have the offender's wife tied up in his car

And know who set you up? That bitch with the crazy ass!
He blames someone for the current situation

Another shorty, another party of your shady past!
DMX is suggesting that the offender has a history of doing bad things and has been caught before

God don't like ugly, all that love me, wanna plug me
DMX reflects on the idea of karma and suggests that bad things happen to bad people

But fuck me, it's about 'Is this really what you want G?
He asks the offender if this is what they really want

The more dirt you do, the more dirt you get
DMX repeats the idea that what you put out into the world comes back to you

More fake niggas that ride, that'll jerk your dick
There are fake people who claim to support you, but will actually betray you

The more you think your slick, but somebody sees everything
DMX suggests that someone is always watching you, and you will eventually get caught if you do bad things

Sometimes the thieves never hang
DMX reflects on the fact that sometimes bad people get away with doing bad things

They remain, outlaws, wild dogs, outdoors
He describes the type of people who get away with doing bad things

Strippin' cats about yours, it's all about claws
DMX is suggesting that people will do anything to get what they want

Beggin', scratchin', weighin' and matchin'
He describes the desperate measures people will take to get what they want

You stayin with the batch, and playin' with what you catchin'
DMX is suggesting that the offender is clinging to their current situation, even though they know it's bad

Do unto others, as you would have others do unto you, that's under
He suggests that people should treat others the way they want to be treated

You
DMX is emphasizing the importance of treating others well

You must first separate from, then connect with
He explains the importance of cutting off negative influences before connecting with positive ones

Fuckin' with that X shit (What), 'cos this the best shit (What)
DMX is promoting his lifestyle and suggesting that it's the best way to live

Motherfuck the rest bitch (What), it's all about this (What)
He suggests that his lifestyle is superior to all others

Do what you do, and you get what you get!
DMX suggests that if you do good things, good things will happen to you

See what it boils down to, is that it all comes through
DMX is summing up the main message of the song

Remember what you do, cause it's gon' come true
He is emphasizing the idea that actions have consequences

A little harder than you did it, but that's the way it is
DMX is suggesting that the consequences of one's actions might be more severe than expected

I aint know it be like this, but that's the way it is
He is acknowledging the harsh realities of life

Keep fuckin' with them kids, cause they all get grown and shit
He is talking about the importance of treating children well because they will one day grow up and remember how they were treated

When they get they own, what's gon' been that you shown 'em?
DMX is emphasizing the importance of setting a good example for children

Fuck how to take a bone? How to rob a nigga of his throne?
He is criticizing the idea of taking advantage of others

How to be left standin' alone?
DMX is suggesting that the offender's actions may lead them to be alone in life

Get a nigga gone, that aint right
He is criticizing those who would harm others

Do it yourself, be a man and fight
DMX is suggesting that people should face their problems head-on instead of resorting to violence

Nigga earn your stripes, I damn sure earned mine
He is emphasizing the idea of working hard and earning one's success

I already know your language, now try to learn mine
DMX is suggesting that the offender should try to understand his point of view

Dig 'til you find, and when you find you keep
He is emphasizing the importance of perseverance

I done spelled it out for you, but you niggas is still asleep
DMX suggests that some people are too stubborn or ignorant to understand his message

6 feet deep, was just around the corner
He is suggesting that death is always near

Be surprised how many niggas, wanna, wanna!
DMX is suggesting that many people are willing to betray or harm others for personal gain