G-2000
Too $hort Lyrics
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Yeah (niggaz desperate to be) nationwide baby
(But don't really know what it means to be)
A new millenium (a real true G)
Niggaz say, there's gotta be a whole different crew on the set
(Gangsters live and gangsters ride)
Just to rearrange the whole game (it's hard to survive, either do or die)
And that's what my niggaz is doin (in this gangster life)
Us young niggaz came up with nothin but hopes and dreams
Obscene intentions, picture perfect for the pinchin
A new invention to this dope game, I'm slangin CD's
instead of cocaine, meanwhile takin it in and gainin mo' game
My background descended from the hustlers and pimps
True redemption for you niggaz, I blew up like the blimp
Strong attempts to make these power moves, nationwide we devour crews
My momma told me never follow fools
On the backstreets, gat beats, had her runnin like track meets
Tax freak, class G, servin up them crack trees
Joe Rizza, rhyme blizza, from the streets 'til I take my roll
I take control, bank fold, ain't never gon' sell my soul
I stay committed, when shit go down in my town they say I did it
I gots ta get it, and when yo' stash look touched you know I hit it
You won't admit it, we bring it hella from that Detroit city
Nitty gritty, kick so much ass it gets my gators shitty
Niggaz desperate to be
But don't really know what it means to be
A real true G
Gangsters live and gangsters ride
It's hard to survive, either do or die
In this gangster li-iiiiiiiife
Dirty repercussions, nasty destruction, I'm talkin I'm bustin
Dumpin bullets in my foes, trigger pullin on you hoes
Born with the soul of a soldier; you don't even know what it means
to be a G well fuck with me and I'ma show ya
The definition, of a killer nigga, get that nigga
Bring him to me but don't kill him, let me deal with him
Cause I'ma peel him with my scalp, wodie shoulda kept his mouth closed
Now it's gonna scream high notes, like some altos
My nigga the war is true to down my haters and imitators, smash niggaz to pieces
Slash the anger from my gun crucify you bitches like Jesus
Squash beef, respect those when my niggaz roll through
You claimin a side I'm claimin trues when you make yo' move I make my move
Showtime fool, as I think about how you chin checked
Any minute they drop like two bitches beggin to get wet
Have some respect, cause on my team, a nigga marine
Stayin a foot off you scrubs, showin no love to all these hoe fiends
360 degrees fool! Shit, I burn like a Pyrex
So which one of you motherfuckers wanna step up, and die next?
Appetite for mutilation, gangster 2000
An operation no time for debatin, my troops is waitin
We roll like Dayton, wires, we keep yo' block on fire
Not Juvenile, but I crush empires, fuckin with me
I hurt you, like a Jamaican {?}
My bitch get evil like {?} a nigga murder mad
Niggaz desperate to be
But don't really know what it means to be
A real true G
Gangsters live and gangsters ride
It's hard to survive, either do or die
In this gangster li-iiiiiiiife
[female singer]
Gangster (*8X*)
To all the true gangsters
Gangster (*8X*)
To all my true gangsters
In Too $hort's song G-2000, he is commenting on the current state of gangster culture. He opens by saying that there are people who want to be part of this culture, but they don't really understand what it means to be a true gangster. In the next verse, he talks about his own background and how he came up with nothing but hopes and dreams. He also mentions that he's now involved in the dope game, but instead of selling drugs, he's selling CD's. Too $hort talks about his commitment to staying alive and making money, and how his enemies are constantly trying to take him down. He also talks about how he's willing to go to extreme lengths to protect himself, even if that means killing his enemies. The song ends with a female singer repeating the word "gangster" eight times.
Line by Line Meaning
What y'all know about this shit man, okay
Introduction to the song and topic of gangster life
Niggaz desperate to be nationwide baby
Desire for recognition and status in the gangster world
But don't really know what it means to be
Lack of understanding about what being a true gangster entails
A new millenium, a real true G
Being an authentic gangster in the modern era
Niggaz say, there's gotta be a whole different crew on the set
Need for new members to change and improve the gangster scene
Just to rearrange the whole game, it's hard to survive, either do or die
Competition and danger are constant in gang life
And that's what my niggaz is doin, that's what we doin, come check us out, yo
Invitation to see the gangster lifestyle in action
Us young niggaz came up with nothin but hopes and dreams
Entering the gangster world with ambition and aspiration
Obscene intentions, picture perfect for the pinchin
Planning and executing gang activities with precision and explicit aims
A new invention to this dope game, I'm slangin CD's, instead of cocaine, meanwhile takin it in and gainin mo' game
Innovating in the drug trade by selling different products to customers and improving business practices
My background descended from the hustlers and pimps, true redemption for you niggaz, I blew up like the blimp
Coming from a lineage of illegal entrepreneurs and finding success in the same industry
Strong attempts to make these power moves, nationwide we devour crews
Striving for dominance and defeating rival gangs across the country
My momma told me never follow fools
Advice to avoid dangerous and unwise gangster behavior
On the backstreets, gat beats, had her runnin like track meets
Engaging in firearm violence in the streets
Tax freak, class G, servin up them crack trees
Dealing drugs and being an expert in the drug trade
Joe Rizza, rhyme blizza, from the streets 'til I take my roll
Rapping about and representing the gangster lifestyle
I take control, bank fold, ain't never gon' sell my soul
Taking charge of one's gangster activities and remaining loyal to oneself
I stay committed, when shit go down in my town they say I did it
Remaining dedicated and standing by one's actions even in difficult times
I gots ta get it, and when yo' stash look touched you know I hit it
Seeking out and taking advantage of opportunities for criminal gain
You won't admit it, we bring it hella from that Detroit city
Boasting about success and influence in a specific location
Nitty gritty, kick so much ass it gets my gators shitty
Doing so well and exerting so much power that it ruins one's expensive shoes
Dirty repercussions, nasty destruction, I'm talkin I'm bustin
Violent and unpredictable consequences from gangster activities
Dumpin bullets in my foes, trigger pullin on you hoes
Using guns to eliminate rivals and enemies
Born with the soul of a soldier; you don't even know what it means to be a G well fuck with me and I'ma show ya
Having an innate toughness and strength that others may not understand until they mess with the gangster
The definition, of a killer nigga, get that nigga
Giving a clear explanation of what it means to be a deadly gangster
Bring him to me but don't kill him, let me deal with him
Indicating that the gangster wants to personally inflict harm on the rival
Cause I'ma peel him with my scalp, wodie shoulda kept his mouth closed
Scalping the opponent and warning that he should have kept quiet
Now it's gonna scream high notes, like some altos
Predicting the opponent's pain and suffering
My nigga the war is true to down my haters and imitators, smash niggaz to pieces
Being at war with those who envy and copy the gangster lifestyle and demonstrating violent strength
Slash the anger from my gun crucify you bitches like Jesus
Using guns to eliminate foes and oppress enemies with the force of religion
Squash beef, respect those when my niggaz roll through
Avoiding conflict but commanding respect when the gang is present
You claimin a side I'm claimin trues when you make yo' move I make my move
Being loyal to one's own gang and making aggressive moves against rival gangs
Showtime fool, as I think about how you chin checked
Ready for a confrontation as the gang member thinks about a recent challenge
Any minute they drop like two bitches beggin to get wet
Anticipating easily defeating the opponent
Have some respect, cause on my team, a nigga marine
Demanding respect for the gang and its members, comparing them to tough soldiers
Stayin a foot off you scrubs, showin no love to all these hoe fiends
Keeping distance from those who are weaker and less successful, and showing no affection for women who are interested in the gang lifestyle
Shit, I burn like a Pyrex, so which one of you motherfuckers wanna step up, and die next?
Comparing oneself to a popular glassware brand and challenging opponents to face deadly consequences
Appetite for mutilation, gangster 2000
Having a strong urge to harm oneself or others in the name of the gangster lifestyle
An operation no time for debatin, my troops is waitin
Being ready and eager for gangster activities without hesitation
We roll like Dayton, wires, we keep yo' block on fire
Moving around with speed and violence, keeping rival gangs intimidated
Not Juvenile, but I crush empires, fuckin with me I hurt you, like a Jamaican
Being more powerful and successful than rapper Juvenile and causing significant harm to opponents, referencing a common stereotype of Jamaican people being violent
My bitch get evil like {?} a nigga murder mad
Alluding to the violent and aggressive behavior of the gang's female members
To all the true gangsters
Acknowledging and addressing those who are truly committed to the gangster lifestyle
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.