It's All Bad
WC Lyrics


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Last man standin', I'm shot
But I can't fear bleedin'
My nigga's face down, stretched out, no longer breathin'
I'm speedin', pump eatin', swervin' in the G and
Red & blue lights and squad cars is all I'm seein'
I told you motherfuckers 'No moves, no altercations'
Now it's half a tank a gas and a hostage situation
I'm facin', 25, with the 'L' so I'm stompin'
I can't shake One-Time bitch, I swear I'm dumpin'
Helicopters trailin' my ass, won't surrender
Only thang I'm givin' up is hollow points and middle fingers (fuck y'all!)
Whoever set this shit the fuck up, done got us fucked up
Runnin' outta time, and shit outta luck
Take that!
I ain't goin' down mothafucka'!
Take this!
My car roof could suck my dick!
I'm on a high-speed chase, with two money bags, *woman screams* and a
Screamin' ass BITCH

It's All Bad!

[cops] 'Possible 211 suspect driving southbound on the 215 driving an '84
Cutlass Supreme. Believed to be armed. Please proceed with caution.'
[WC] It's All Bad!
[cops] 'Everyone proceed with caution, suspect is believed to be a black male
Carrying female hostage. We got a runner fellas.'
[WC] It's All Bad!

They trynna cut me off against the gutta' lane
Trynna run these motherfuckers to the border man
Side-swiped the mothafuckin' El Camino!
Trynna get my black ass up outta San Bernadino
I catch the 215, to the 405
I'm catchin' hell trynna make it to the 5 I line!
They cut me off again I got to go the other way
Channel 5 in the sky we'll take 'em through L.A.
Quit screamin' BITCH (shut the fuck up!)
Ho' you slowin' me down, they ain't thinkin' 'bout yo' ass SHUT THE FUCK UP
Now!
The bitch didn't budge, so I shot her,'Bla! Bla!'
(stupid!)
(Fuck, take a look at you now!)
I kicked the door open , threw her body on the freeway
Continued the chase, wiped the blood off my face
Lookin' for an exit as soon as I reloads my mag'
Stuck in heavy traffic...

Nigga It's All Bad!

[cops]'Suspect has just thrown female hostage on the side of
The 605 freeway. We now have him in heavy traffic on the 105 heading
Westbound.'
[WC] It's All Bad!
[cops] 'Looks like he's trying pulling 1-8 10 and Central. He might try and
Make a run for it. Don't let him get away. Take this fucker.'
[WC] It's All Bad!

Now it's time for me to make my getawaaaaaay!
Fuck a hostage, I'm doin' this the nigga waaaaaay!
I jumped out the car, and started squezzin' the trigga'
(bla! bla! bla! bla!)
And duckin' at 'em, I'm bustin' at 'em, laughin' at 'em, trynna splat 'em,
Cussin at 'em
Like a true fuckin' G is supposed ta
I'm bustin' at the helicopter as I get closa'
Trynna shake 'em off my tail
I make's my way to the side of the freeway
Now I'm climbin' over the guard rail
I'm a felon, I can't take no shorts
I'm runnin' down Imperial past Imperial Courts
Stop to catch my breath 'til I heard the dogs barkin'
Now a nigga's runnin' past a nigga's gardens
I hear the helicopter closin' in, yellin' 'freeze'
But I'm yellin' back 'fuck you!', hittin' 'em up with see's (fuck yaa'll!)
A beautiful day for dyin', nigga I'm hearin' sirens
On sight, no warnins that these coward's 'll be firin'
I made my way to Avalon
Peepin' any, get in the corner
I got's ta think quick, or I'm a goner
Saw this nigga slippin' in a '98 Ac-Right
(Get the fuck out!)
Left him bleedin' at the light!
Now it's back on, the money bag full of riches
Fuck One-Time, that get in my way, I'm killin' these bitches
I'm doin' 85 loc, these fools can't touch me
Came across Western, hit the back at Kentucky
Fish trailin', mashin' on my brakes I had to stop
Awww Fuck! Ain't this a bitch?! A road block!

[cops]'Get out the car now I say, keep your hands up! Get out the car now or
I'm forced to shoot!'
[WC] Fuck that...
[cops] He's movin'!! He's movin'!!

[cops] 'Cease fire!! Cease fire damnit!!'

It's All Bad!
Dead on arrival!
Nigga It's All Bad!
Dead on arrival!
It's All Bad!




It's All Bad!
Nigga we all, dead on arrival!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of WC's "It's All Bad" describe a high-speed chase that ends with the singer ultimately getting killed by the police. In the song, the rapper portrays the character of a criminal who robs people and flees from the police. The song starts with the character getting shot and witnessing his friend's death. He then tries to flee by jumping into his car and driving fast, making his way through the streets while being chased by the police. As he tries to get away, the character faces a hostage situation, dumps the hostage and continues the chase.


The character goes through several streets and highways, trying to outmaneuver the police. However, as the chase intensifies, the police get closer, and the character finds himself in a roadblock with no way out. In this last moments, the singer decides to try and break through, but the police open fire and ultimately kill him. The song is a detailed narrative that provides an insight into the life of a criminal.


"It's All Bad" was released in 1998 and was part of WC's debut album "The Shadiest One." The song was produced by Madness 4 Real and features background vocals by CJ Mac. The music video for the song was directed by Hype Williams and features the rapper Ice Cube as a police officer.


Line by Line Meaning

Last man standin', I'm shot
I am the last one left, but I am injured


But I can't fear bleedin'
I refuse to be afraid of bleeding


My nigga's face down, stretched out, no longer breathin'
My friend is lying dead and lifeless on the ground


I'm speedin', pump eatin', swervin' in the G and
I am driving recklessly, fueling up on adrenaline, and weaving in and out of traffic


Red & blue lights and squad cars is all I'm seein'
I am surrounded by police cars with flashing lights


I told you motherfuckers 'No moves, no altercations'
I warned everyone not to make any aggressive moves or cause trouble


Now it's half a tank a gas and a hostage situation
Now I have limited fuel and have taken someone hostage


I'm facin', 25, with the 'L' so I'm stompin'
I am facing a prison sentence of 25 years, so I am acting desperately


I can't shake One-Time bitch, I swear I'm dumpin'
I can't elude the police, so I may have to shoot them


Helicopters trailin' my ass, won't surrender
Helicopters are following me closely, but I refuse to give up


Only thang I'm givin' up is hollow points and middle fingers (fuck y'all!)
The only thing I am surrendering is bullets and a gesture of defiance


Whoever set this shit the fuck up, done got us fucked up
Someone has orchestrated this situation, causing us to be in deep trouble


Runnin' outta time, and shit outta luck
I am running out of time and facing a bleak future


Take that!
I refuse to back down!


I ain't goin' down mothafucka'!
I am not willing to surrender, motherfucker!


Take this!
I will fight back!


My car roof could suck my dick!
I don't care about damaging my car, I am focused on survival


I'm on a high-speed chase, with two money bags, *woman screams* and a Screamin' ass BITCH
I am involved in a dangerous pursuit, carrying stolen money and dealing with a hysterical woman


It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


[cops] 'Possible 211 suspect driving southbound on the 215 driving an '84 Cutlass Supreme. Believed to be armed. Please proceed with caution.'
Police report on a potentially armed suspect driving an '84 Cutlass Supreme on the 215, cautioning others


[WC] It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


[cops] 'Everyone proceed with caution, suspect is believed to be a black male Carrying female hostage. We got a runner fellas.'
Police warning everyone about a black male suspect with a female hostage, and stating that the suspect is on the run


[WC] It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


They trynna cut me off against the gutta' lane
They are attempting to block me off using the innermost lane


Trynna run these motherfuckers to the border man
Trying to escape and outrun these individuals until I reach the border


Side-swiped the mothafuckin' El Camino!
Collided with the goddamn El Camino!


Trynna get my black ass up outta San Bernadino
Attempting to escape San Bernadino as quickly as possible


I catch the 215, to the 405
I take the 215 freeway and switch to the 405


I'm catchin' hell trynna make it to the 5 I line!
I am facing immense difficulties while trying to reach Interstate 5


They cut me off again I got to go the other way
They have blocked me off once more, so I have to find an alternate route


Channel 5 in the sky we'll take 'em through L.A.
I will lead them on a chase throughout Los Angeles, as seen on Channel 5 news


Quit screamin' BITCH (shut the fuck up!)
Stop screaming, you annoying woman! Shut the hell up!


Ho' you slowin' me down, they ain't thinkin' 'bout yo' ass SHUT THE FUCK UP Now!
You are holding me back, and the police don't care about you. Shut up now!


The bitch didn't budge, so I shot her,'Bla! Bla!' (stupid!)
The woman didn't move, so I shot her. Idiot!


(Fuck, take a look at you now!)
Now look at what you've become!


I kicked the door open, threw her body on the freeway
I forced the door open and discarded her body on the highway


Continued the chase, wiped the blood off my face
I kept going in the pursuit and cleaned the blood off my face


Lookin' for an exit as soon as I reloads my mag'
Searching for an exit while reloading my firearm magazine


Stuck in heavy traffic...
Trapped in congested traffic


Nigga It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


[cops]'Suspect has just thrown female hostage on the side of the 605 freeway. We now have him in heavy traffic on the 105 heading Westbound.'
Police report that the suspect has abandoned the female hostage on the side of the 605 freeway and is now stuck in heavy traffic on the 105 freeway heading westbound


[WC] It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


[cops] 'Looks like he's trying pulling 1-8 10 and Central. He might try and Make a run for it. Don't let him get away. Take this fucker.'
Police suspect that I might attempt to escape through a specific area, and they instruct each other to capture me


[WC] It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


Now it's time for me to make my getawaaaaaay!
Now it's time for me to escape!


Fuck a hostage, I'm doin' this the nigga waaaaaay!
I don't care about the hostage, I am doing this the way a real gangster would!


I jumped out the car, and started squezzin' the trigga' (bla! bla! bla! bla!)
I exited the car and started firing my gun repeatedly


And duckin' at 'em, I'm bustin' at 'em, laughin' at 'em, trynna splat 'em, Cussin at 'em
I am shooting at them, dodging their bullets, laughing at them, and trying to kill them. I am also verbally abusing them


Like a true fuckin' G is supposed ta
I am acting in accordance with the way a true gangster should


I'm bustin' at the helicopter as I get closa'
I am shooting at the helicopter as it gets nearer


Trynna shake 'em off my tail
Attempting to lose them and get away from them


I make's my way to the side of the freeway
I navigate to the side of the freeway


Now I'm climbin' over the guard rail
Now I am climbing over the guardrail


I'm a felon, I can't take no shorts
As a convicted criminal, I cannot afford any shortcomings


I'm runnin' down Imperial past Imperial Courts
I am sprinting down Imperial Avenue, going beyond Imperial Courts


Stop to catch my breath 'til I heard the dogs barkin'
I pause to catch my breath, but then I hear the sound of barking police dogs


Now a nigga's runnin' past a nigga's gardens
Now I am sprinting through someone's yards


I hear the helicopter closin' in, yellin' 'freeze'
I hear the approaching helicopter, and they are commanding me to stop


But I'm yellin' back 'fuck you!', hittin' 'em up with see's (fuck yaa'll!)
But I am defiantly yelling back at them, saying 'fuck you!', and shooting at them


A beautiful day for dyin', nigga I'm hearin' sirens
It's a beautiful day to die, and I can hear the sound of police sirens


On sight, no warnins that these coward's 'll be firin'
The police are shooting at me without any warning upon seeing me


I made my way to Avalon
I reached Avalon Boulevard


Peepin' any, get in the corner
Observing my surroundings, finding a hiding spot


I got's ta think quick, or I'm a goner
I need to think fast, or I will be killed


Saw this nigga slippin' in a '98 Ac-Right
I spotted a guy off guard, driving a '98 Acura


(Get the fuck out!)
Get the hell out of the car!


Left him bleedin' at the light!
I left him wounded at the stoplight


Now it's back on, the money bag full of riches
Now the chase resumes, and I have a bag full of stolen money


Fuck One-Time, that get in my way, I'm killin' these bitches
I don't care about the police, if they obstruct me, I will kill them


I'm doin' 85 loc, these fools can't touch me
I am driving at 85 miles per hour, these fools can't catch me


Came across Western, hit the back at Kentucky
I encountered Western Avenue and made a sudden turn at Kentucky Avenue


Fish trailin', mashin' on my brakes I had to stop
Police cars following closely behind me, I had to suddenly hit the brakes and come to a stop


Awww Fuck! Ain't this a bitch?! A road block!
Fuck! Isn't this frustrating? A roadblock!


[cops]'Get out the car now I say, keep your hands up! Get out the car now or I'm forced to shoot!'
Police ordering me to exit the car with my hands up, threatening to shoot if I disobey


[WC] Fuck that...
I refuse to comply with their demands


[cops] He's movin'!! He's movin'!!
He is making a move! He is making a move!


[cops] 'Cease fire!! Cease fire damnit!!'
Stop firing immediately! Stop firing, damn it!


It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


Dead on arrival!
I am likely to die upon capture!


Nigga It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


Dead on arrival!
I am likely to die upon capture!


It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


It's All Bad!
The situation is extremely dire!


Nigga we all, dead on arrival!
We are all destined to die once apprehended!




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM N CALHOUN, GEORGE S N CLINTON, WILLIAM EARL N COLLINS, KEVIN GILLIAM, BERNARD G. N WORRELL JR.

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@brianc1481

This is the apex of 90s gangsta rap

@justinlennon1603

This is how i'm starting my Sunday!

@stevenorris4811

That's the shit ummm talking about Wc my favorite can remember listening to him in 1990 when he was with Low Profile and still bringin the Gangsta Raps

@desygirl

West coast rap is the bestest!!!!

@charlyz34

One of the most gangster sings of all time

@RickMiMann415

Hittin the helicopter up with C's!!!! Damn.

@bigelakafatdaddychannel5002

So underrated

@ryanjones7681

I'll end up dying to this song...

@sevensixfour5838

Live long and prosper

@viciouskanpolero7125

I'm telling you straight gang banging music ,there's no question.bring it do not sing it it's popcorn!!.

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