80's Babies
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(feat. Ice Cube)

[Chorus: W.C.]
If you was born in the '80s then I'm probably your papa
Cause 9 times out of 10 I fucked your mama
9 times out of 10 she gave me drama
But, fuck that shit, I'm all about the dollar
[Ice Cube:]
When you see me in the streets you can call me daddy
When you go see your mama know I hit that fatty
Back in the day, before she got ratty
I, had her ass in the back of my Caddy
And, you know I done it, I'ma keep it 100
Back when she had more ass than stomach
Back, before her looks started to plummet
She would call me everynight, beggin' she want it
I would go pick her up, then dick her up
Then stick her up, for some gas bucks
For some lunch money, and some fast food
Nigga was a pimp before a Nigga With a Attitude
And when you picture that I know you wanna get your gat
Understand atomic dog always get the cat
And if young motherfuckers ain't feelin' that
I wish she can open up, and put ya back

[Chorus: W.C. (Ice Cube)]
If you was born in the '80s then I'm probably your papa
Cause 9 times out of 10 I fucked your mama
9 times out of 10 she gave me drama
But, fuck that shit, I'm all about the dollar
(If you was born in the '80s then I'm probably your papa
Cause 9 times out of 10 I fucked your mama
9 times out of 10 she gave me drama
But, fuck that shit, I'm all about the dollar)

[W.C.:]
Stomp down, bang loose for the cash figga
It's the candypaint blue '6-deuce ass lifter
Talk trash off of liquor then we kickin' yo' bitch ass up
Wipin' the grass off your back nigga
I'm one of the few of the true last y'all
Reppin' the G's and I ain't easin' off the cash y'all
Disrespectful ass groupie new nigga
Can't do shit but shut the fuck up and salute me nigga
Lench Mob, Big Swang the chrome eight arms
Been doin' this since Magic was playin' at The Forum
When Boogie Down and Scott Laraque dropped
I was at the Raising Hell Tour fuckin' your mama in the parking lot
When LL was rockin' the bells, before Cardia and Chanelle's
I was skeetin' on the Gazelle's, in slow motion
But only if a nigga knew she was havin' you
I would have made the bitch get an abortion

[Chorus: Ice Cube (W.C.)]
If you was born in the '80s then I'm probably your papa
Cause 9 times out of 10 I fucked your mama
9 times out of 10 she gave me drama
But, fuck that shit, I'm all about the dollar
(If you was born in the '80s then I'm probably your papa
Cause 9 times out of 10 I fucked your mama




9 times out of 10 she gave me drama
But, fuck that shit, I'm all about the dollar)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to WC's song 80's Babies, featuring Ice Cube, tells the story of two men who were players back in the day, boasting about their sexual conquests with women who eventually gave birth to children in the '80s. The song opens with a chorus by WC, proclaiming himself as the possible father of those born in the '80s, and that those women caused him problems, but he's only interested in money. Ice Cube then adds his verse, calling himself "daddy" in the streets, boasting about sleeping with these women, referencing his younger days when the women were more attractive, but now they have "plummeted." He also talks about his pimping days and how he used to get the women for gas money and fast food. WC's verse follows, showcasing his style and creed. He represents himself as someone who has been around since the early days of hip-hop and has known many women. He tells the story of how he had sex with women while hip hop legends like LL Cool J and Boogie Down were performing on tour, and now he is telling their children that he is probably their father.


Overall, the song's lyrics are rather crass and emphasize a misogynistic, aggressive, and exaggerated masculinity. The lyrics are not suitable for all audiences, but the song demonstrates the dark underbelly of the rap world during the '80s and '90s.


Line by Line Meaning

If you was born in the '80s then I'm probably your papa
If you were born in the 80s, I may be your father as I had relationships with many women at that time.


Cause 9 times out of 10 I fucked your mama
In most cases, I had sexual relationships with your mother.


9 times out of 10 she gave me drama
Most of the time, your mother brought emotional issues or caused drama in our relationship.


But, fuck that shit, I'm all about the dollar
However, I am more focused on making money and material success than dealing with drama.


When you see me in the streets you can call me daddy
If you encounter me on the streets, you can refer to me as 'daddy' out of respect.


When you go see your mama know I hit that fatty
When you visit your mother, you should know that I had sex with her, and she had a large rear end or 'fatty.'


I, had her ass in the back of my Caddy
I had your mother in the back seat of my Cadillac car.


Back when she had more ass than stomach
At that time, she had a larger buttocks than her stomach, indicating her shape or figure.


Back, before her looks started to plummet
This took place before your mother's appearance or looks declined significantly.


She would call me everynight, beggin' she want it
Your mother used to call me every night, asking to have sex with me.


I would go pick her up, then dick her up
I would go and pick up your mother, and then we would have sex.


Then stick her up, for some gas bucks
Afterwards, I would take her money or demand payment for gas money or other costs.


For some lunch money, and some fast food
Sometimes I would take her money for lunch or fast food.


Nigga was a pimp before a Nigga With a Attitude
I was a pimp before I became associated with the N.W.A group.


And when you picture that I know you wanna get your gat
This may make you feel angry, and you may want to retrieve a gun or 'gat' to retaliate.


Understand atomic dog always get the cat
However, you should understand that I am still dominant, and I always end up winning or getting what I want.


And if young motherfuckers ain't feelin' that
If young people do not agree with what I am saying or doing,


I wish she can open up, and put ya back
I hope their mother would speak out and criticize them for their lack of respect or understanding.


Stomp down, bang loose for the cash figga
I will work hard and aggressively to make money.


It's the candypaint blue '6-deuce ass lifter
This refers to my car with blue paint and a suspension system that can lift the car's rear end.


Talk trash off of liquor then we kickin' yo' bitch ass up
If you talk junk under the influence of alcohol, we may beat you up.


Reppin' the G's and I ain't easin' off the cash y'all
I represent the gangsters, and I am not going to stop pursuing wealth.


Disrespectful ass groupie new nigga
Someone who disrespects me is a lowly groupie.


Can't do shit but shut the fuck up and salute me nigga
You cannot do anything but respect me and be quiet.


Lench Mob, Big Swang the chrome eight arms
Referring to my rap group and my car with eight chrome wheels.


Been doin' this since Magic was playin' at The Forum
I have been living this way for a long time, since the basketball player Magic Johnson played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the Forum arena.


When Boogie Down and Scott Laraque dropped
Referring to the release of a rap single by artists Boogie Down Productions and Scott Laraque.


I was at the Raising Hell Tour fuckin' your mama in the parking lot
At a concert by the group Run-D.M.C. (named Raising Hell Tour), I had sex with your mother in the parking lot.


When LL was rockin' the bells, before Cardia and Chanelle's
During the time when rapper LL Cool J was popular with song 'Rock the Bells' but before the singers Cardia and Chanelle were well-known.


I was skeetin' on the Gazelle's, in slow motion
I was ejaculating or 'skeetin'' onto the sneakers known as Gazelles, in a slow, sensual way.


But only if a nigga knew she was havin' you
This only occurred if your mother was pregnant with you, as I did not know her before then.


I would have made the bitch get an abortion
If I had known your mother earlier, I would have forced her to have an abortion.




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christian perez

2020 the come back of real rap. Rap Legends for life.

Adrian

I don’t think so 😔

Reggie Barron

@Adrian u must not no what real rapp is. LYRICAL content with texter with a story line and a beat. It does not make a difference if the og rappers was RAPPING 20yrs ago are today the focus is on the rapping and the music thats ageless. I like some of the new age rappers that make since the ones that dont i dont liaten too. Good rapp is good rapp no mattter the age. Cube and wc sound as good today as they did 20yrs ago. Still good understandable rapp with a story line a a cool beat.all the og real rappers thats still doing sound good today.

ZenzoFresco

2007

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Jack Tripper

These kids today wouldn't have lasted 1 summer in the 90's. Gladiator years for me...... Blessed to be alive

Joey Diaz

About 88 on to 1999 those years were fucked up. Gladiator school is right.

iAMkAREn

B** I'm from the 90s and Ice Cube ain't
s*** without his homeboys

Antonio

Love it my 80s brother. Real shit. No addressing the throwing of hands.
P"""ys. Just throw.

Marta Costa

That's what I tell them 😂

Tee Varz

Even tho this song is 10+ years old, this shit still slaps Cuh 💪🏾

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