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We're sitting here with Eazy E
Believe that
How are you doing?
All right
So, Eazy, tell me, how was your life as a youngster ?

Ruthless, my style as a juvenile
Ran with a gang, slanged in the meanwhile
Bankin' , I specialized in gankin
whites, Mexicans, brothers and others
Daily, it's all about comin' up
Makin' sure no punks are runnin' up
Because I'm a gangster havin fun)
Strapped with a gat when I'm walkin' through Compton
Terrible, I never listened to my mother
It went in one ear, and out the other
Ran my gang, sold undercover
Call a girl out a name, yo I ain't no lover
I'm a pimp, mack daddy, lookin' for the dollar
At thirteen I bought a six-fo' Impala
Rollin, and runnin' from the police
Brother don't you know you can't trust a thief
or thug, convict, hoodlum or criminal
Leave your car open, gank for your stereo
Hard and raw, no regard for the law
(Eazy E, were you ever caught slipping?)
Hell no! Just trippin' off eight-ball
And girls ain't nothin' but female dogs to me
Bitches! I'm sorry for that verse
It's in my nature, I gotta curse
out anybody gettin' on my nerves
You get beat, ganked, broke and served
So you know who I am
and if you don't like it, I really don't give a damn

Hmm, I see, so you're rather violent?
Sometimes
Ok, what would be the situation when you so-called "gank" somebody?

Wait for some people to leave
I got another trick up my sleeve
Step with pep to the back of the house
Look then all the lights are out
Grabbed the door and it's locked, so
easily made my way to the window
Lift it up slow, cause it takes timing
Looked around, and then I climbed in
Once inside, I start takin'
Cause you know it's no time for shakin
Get what you gonna get, front and center
or get five years for breakin and enter
Move quickly, but no runnin'
Shht, I think somebody's comin'
Hear the front door key, and I flee
out the back door with a fist full of jewelry
Over the wall don't fall
Wipe my sweat cause that was a close call
gettin' ganked by the E is a lesson
So is there any more questions?

Yes, as a matter of fact, there is
Have you ever been involved in, like, a armed robbery or a hold-up?
You mean a two hundred eleven ?
Yeah

There's a store, but don't point
Walk inside, case the joint
One man behind the counter, another in the back
Go out to the car and load the gat
Grabbed the ski mask, here's the task
Go in broke, come out with cash
(Were you slick?)
Yeah, you gotta be cunnin'
Told Ice Cube to leave the car runnin'
Walked in, said: "This is a robbery"
Didn't need the money, it's just a hobby
Fill the bag, homeboy, don't lag
I want money, beer, and a pack of zig-zags
The man in the back had a camera
so he came out to test his stamina
against Eazy E, but he took one
Fell to the floor, so I ran
back to the bucket, then I said: "Punch it"
Took the gun, and then dumped it
I'm not like Robin Hood, cause I want more
Steal from the rich, hang with the poor
My pockets are fat, you see, it don't matter to me
I feel like nobody is badder than me
(Is all that true ?)
I don't lie
You see I'm not mister nice guy

Oh, so you're not exactly a role model?
Not exactly
And for your listeners, what does Eazy think of himself?

Bad and bold, you can't get with this
Those that tried, you're on my hit list
Can't be caught, sought or fought
thought, and damn so what?
Down and dirty from the C-P-T
N-W-A and Eazy-E
One more, before we end this session




(What's your real name?)
No more questions!

Overall Meaning

The song "Eazy-er Said Than Dunn" by Eazy E tells a story of his life as a gangster and how he made a living by robbing people. It starts with the rapper being interviewed and asked about his past. Eazy E then goes on to describe how ruthless he was as a juvenile and how he ran with a gang, specialized in ganking and bankin', and made sure no punks ran up on him. He did all this while having fun being a gangster.


The rapper continues his story by mentioning how he never listened to his mother and ran his gang, sold undercover. He also talked about how he was a pimp, mack daddy, and was looking for the dollar. The song then takes a darker turn when Eazy E talks about how he went around robbing people. He describes the process of breaking into people's houses and robbing them while they are not home. He then talks about how he did an armed robbery with Ice Cube, where they went into a store, held it up, and came out with cash.


The song gives us an insight into the life of a gangster and how Eazy E was not someone to be messed with. It also shows how he had no regard for the law, and his gangster lifestyle had made him violent and ruthless.


Line by Line Meaning

We're sitting here with Eazy E
I am currently in the presence of Eazy E


Believe that
Trust and accept the fact


How are you doing?
Inquire about your well-being


All right
In a satisfactory or acceptable manner


So, Eazy, tell me, how was your life as a youngster ?
Please provide details about your experiences and upbringing as a young person


Ruthless, my style as a juvenile
My behavior and approach during my younger years were without mercy or pity


Ran with a gang, slanged in the meanwhile
Associated myself with a group of troublemakers and engaged in illegal activities at the same time


Bankin', I specialized in gankin
I excelled at robbing and stealing


whites, Mexicans, brothers and others
I targeted individuals of different races, ethnicities, and backgrounds without discrimination


Daily, it's all about comin' up
Every day, my focus was on gaining wealth and increasing my social status


Makin' sure no punks are runnin' up
Taking actions to prevent any weak individuals from challenging or disrespecting me


Because I'm a gangster havin fun)
Being involved in criminal activities brings me enjoyment and satisfaction


Strapped with a gat when I'm walkin' through Compton
Carrying a gun for protection while navigating the streets of Compton


Terrible, I never listened to my mother
Regrettably, I disregarded the advice and guidance of my mother


It went in one ear, and out the other
Her words had no lasting impact or influence on me


Ran my gang, sold undercover
I managed my criminal organization and operated secretly


Call a girl out a name, yo I ain't no lover
I disrespect women by using derogatory language, as I am not interested in having romantic relationships


I'm a pimp, mack daddy, lookin' for the dollar
I exploit and control prostitutes, portraying myself as a dominant figure, all for the pursuit of money


At thirteen I bought a six-fo' Impala
When I was thirteen years old, I purchased a customized 1964 Chevrolet Impala


Rollin', and runnin' from the police
Driving around, constantly evading law enforcement officers


Brother don't you know you can't trust a thief
It should be understood that thieves are generally untrustworthy individuals


or thug, convict, hoodlum or criminal
This statement encompasses various categories of individuals involved in illegal activities


Leave your car open, gank for your stereo
If you carelessly leave your vehicle unlocked, I would steal your sound system


Hard and raw, no regard for the law
Engaging in criminal behavior without any concern for legal consequences


(Eazy E, were you ever caught slipping?)
(Eazy E, have you ever been caught off guard or made a mistake?)


Hell no! Just trippin' off eight-ball
Absolutely not! Just having fun and being amused by drug use


And girls ain't nothin' but female dogs to me
From my perspective, women are only seen as derogatory terms synonymous with female dogs


Bitches! I'm sorry for that verse
Referring to women with offensive language. My apologies for the explicit lyrics


It's in my nature, I gotta curse
Swearing and using profanity is a natural inclination for me


out anybody gettin' on my nerves
Anyone who annoys or irritates me


You get beat, ganked, broke and served
The consequence of crossing me is receiving physical harm, being robbed, left penniless, and humiliated


So you know who I am
This is to ensure that my true identity and reputation are understood


and if you don't like it, I really don't give a damn
If my actions and persona are not to your liking, it is of no concern or importance to me


Hmm, I see, so you're rather violent?
Based on your statements, it appears that you exhibit a propensity towards aggression


Sometimes
On certain occasions


Ok, what would be the situation when you so-called "gank" somebody?
Please describe the circumstances in which you would rob or steal from someone


Wait for some people to leave
Patience is required until individuals vacate the premises


I got another trick up my sleeve
I possess additional covert methods or strategies


Step with pep to the back of the house
Move swiftly and confidently towards the rear of the property


Look then all the lights are out
Ensure that all the lights in the vicinity are turned off


Grabbed the door and it's locked, so
Attempted to open the door, but it was securely locked


easily made my way to the window
Managed to navigate effortlessly towards the window


Lift it up slow, 'cause it takes timing
Raised the window gradually, as it requires proper synchronization


Looked around, and then I climbed in
Surveyed the surroundings, and subsequently entered through the window


Once inside, I start takin'
Upon entering the premises, I commence stealing or robbing


Cause you know it's no time for shakin'
Because hesitation or fear is not permitted during these activities


Get what you gonna get, front and center
Obtain the desired items directly and promptly


or get five years for breakin' and enter
Alternatively, face a prison sentence of five years for the crime of unlawful entry


Move quickly, but no runnin'
Maintain a fast pace, but refrain from sprinting


Shht, I think somebody's comin'
Hushed expression indicating the possibility of someone approaching


Hear the front door key, and I flee
Upon hearing the sound of the front door key, I make a speedy escape


out the back door with a fist full of jewelry
Through the rear exit, carrying a significant amount of stolen jewelry


Over the wall don't fall
Swiftly pass over the barrier without stumbling or losing balance


Wipe my sweat cause that was a close call
Relieve my perspiration as the situation narrowly avoided detection or capture


gettin' ganked by the E is a lesson
Becoming a victim of my thievery serves as an educational experience


So is there any more questions?
Are there any additional inquiries?


Yes, as a matter of fact, there is
Indeed, there is still one more question


Have you ever been involved in, like, an armed robbery or a hold-up?
Inquire about your participation in criminal activities that involve weapons or coercion


You mean a two hundred eleven ?
Are you referring to the California Penal Code 211, which defines robbery?


Yeah
Affirmative


There's a store, but don't point
There exists a shop, but do not gesture towards it


Walk inside, case the joint
Enter the establishment to carefully observe and assess the surroundings


One man behind the counter, another in the back
One individual positioned at the cash register, while another is located at the rear of the premises


Go out to the car and load the gat
Proceed to the vehicle and prepare the firearm


Grabbed the ski mask, here's the task
Took hold of the ski mask, indicating the next objective


Go in broke, come out with cash
Enter the store without money, but leave with a significant sum of currency


(Were you slick?)
(Were you clever or sly during this operation?)


Yeah, you gotta be cunnin'
Yes, one must possess shrewdness and craftiness


Told Ice Cube to leave the car runnin'
Instructed Ice Cube to keep the car engine running


Walked in, said: "This is a robbery"
Entered the premises and announced the intention to commit a robbery


Didn't need the money, it's just a hobby
The monetary gain was not a necessity, but rather an activity done for amusement


Fill the bag, homeboy, don't lag
Swiftly collect the desired items and ensure there is no delay


I want money, beer, and a pack of zig-zags
My desired loot includes cash, alcoholic beverages, and rolling papers for cigarettes


The man in the back had a camera
The individual situated at the rear possessed a surveillance camera


so he came out to test his stamina
Therefore, he emerged to assess his capacity to endure or confront the situation


against Eazy E, but he took one
Engaged in a confrontation with Eazy E, but he received a gunshot wound


Fell to the floor, so I ran
Collapsed onto the ground, allowing me to escape swiftly


back to the bucket, then I said: "Punch it"
Returned to the getaway car and instructed the driver to accelerate


Took the gun, and then dumped it
Disposed of the firearm by abandoning it


I'm not like Robin Hood, 'cause I want more
My motivations are not driven by the desire to redistribute wealth like Robin Hood. Rather, I seek personal gain


Steal from the rich, hang with the poor
Engage in thievery directed towards wealthy individuals while associating with those less fortunate


My pockets are fat, you see, it don't matter to me
My pockets are filled with ill-gotten gains, and it is of no consequence to me


I feel like nobody is badder than me
I possess an unwavering belief that no one surpasses me in toughness or superiority


(Is all that true ?)
(Are all of your claims genuine and accurate?)


I don't lie
I do not speak falsehoods


You see I'm not mister nice guy
Understand that I do not conform to the image of a polite and kind gentleman


Oh, so you're not exactly a role model?
Ah, therefore you do not represent an ideal figure to be emulated?


Not exactly
To be precise, that is not the case


And for your listeners, what does Eazy think of himself?
In regards to your audience, how does Eazy perceive himself?


Bad and bold, you can't get with this
Ruthless and audacious, one cannot compete or match my demeanor


Those that tried, you're on my hit list
Individuals who attempted to challenge or oppose me are now targeted for retaliation


Can't be caught, sought or fought
I cannot be captured, pursued, or successfully confronted


thought, and damn so what?
One may hold their own opinions or judgments, but it holds no significance to me


Down and dirty from the C-P-T
My origins can be traced back to the rough streets of Compton


N-W-A and Eazy-E
Part of the influential hip-hop group N.W.A alongside Eazy-E


One more, before we end this session
There is an additional question or topic before concluding this conversation


(What's your real name?)
(What is your true given name?)


No more questions!
There will be no further inquiries permitted or acknowledged




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ALVAUGHN JACKSON, MICHAEL GOODS, NICOLE DAWN MILLER, SYBIL JEFFERIES

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@JoshTatofiMusic

Kau ku‘u maka i ka helena ‘ōpua
Ua ‘ā welo maila i ka wena o ke ao
‘Auhea ‘oe e ka liko pua rose
E ke onaona o ke aumoe

hui: ‘O ‘oe nō ka wena hiehie
I ka ‘ōpua nani ē
Ku’u pua loke o ke aumoe

Ke noe mai nei ‘o Kahālāwai
I ko’eko’e ai ku’u nui kino aloha
Nou e ku‘u pua loke o ke aumoe
Puana mau ‘ia ka hāli’a



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@JoshTatofiMusic

Kau ku‘u maka i ka helena ‘ōpua
Ua ‘ā welo maila i ka wena o ke ao
‘Auhea ‘oe e ka liko pua rose
E ke onaona o ke aumoe

hui: ‘O ‘oe nō ka wena hiehie
I ka ‘ōpua nani ē
Ku’u pua loke o ke aumoe

Ke noe mai nei ‘o Kahālāwai
I ko’eko’e ai ku’u nui kino aloha
Nou e ku‘u pua loke o ke aumoe
Puana mau ‘ia ka hāli’a

@rayraypeter2057

Thanks Josh!!! Much iakwe from the Marshall Islands

@gracetogafau5786

Love this

@tuai2

Beautiful song toko! Hope to see you in NZ when boarders open brah

@deezy128

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@tavaesinamaiava3079

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@monicakahumoku9325

I heard my daughter sing this song before she left to move to the mainland and I miss her lots, such a beautiful song and it reminds me of her ever time I hear it.,

@monicakahumoku9325

That same daughter, had just pass on December 5 2021 and I am broken hearted but still loves this song. Love you Garo

@solegonz762

@@monicakahumoku9325 My sincere condolences 🙏🦋

@shirleyholu3417

It is a very beautiful song, and, I ❤️ it too, very much!!! I sing along with Josh Tatofi's CD!!! One of my many favorites by Josh!!! God bless his beautiful voice as he inspires through his singing career!!!

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