The Streets
WC Lyrics

Click click bu ya! Dub kicked the frame in (uh huh)
The song starts with the singer proclaiming the beats of his lyrics with a tac-tac sound of his tongue. He claims that his lyrics are powerful enough to make the singer feel like the music frame is getting kicked in.

Nigga let the games begin, as I standin'
The singer continues with his proclamation of starting the rap game, standing tall and not backing down from the challenges.

Tossed the tall can on a campus off the limital scanners takin' penitentiary chances
The singer is proud of his street-smart image. He throws away his empty beer can on the University campus, knowing fully well that he is taking the chance of getting caught by the authorities since his image could quickly equate him with the history of prison life.

Sick wit it, off the ric wit it Blue beenie knitted; freshly acquitted
The artist is proud of his rapping style, claiming that he's a natural at rhyming. The artiste has just been acquitted and free, he wears his blue beanie as a sign of his new lease on life.

Grind-grimey, the big body and the big body Wit lyrics and 'draulics hotter than the Majave
The artist is confident about his rapping style that even a ride in his oversized car will be smooth. He claims his lyrics flow and the rap tunes make it hotter than the notorious desert valley.

Sellin', brubble bellin', career felon Escalade 3-braid beer wearin'
The singer is maintaining his street smart image and is confident in his abilities. He claims that he's a career criminal who makes a living selling his CDs on the street. He is wearing the type of beer preferred by his homies, and he's sporting a three-braid hairstyle and driving a flashy car.

Fuck it, I thug for free and thug to eat Niggas call me "Home of Cake" cause I love the cheese
The singer is a skilled rapper who doesn't care about being paid. He enjoys his street famous self and his love for the money which his nickname "Home of Cake" denotes.

Gangstas, hustlas, pimps, if ya follow me Let me see ya put them hands up like a robbery
The artist then turns to address his street audience and invites everyone, whether a gangster, hustler or pimp, to put their hands up and sing along, partying like a crew performing a street robbery.

I solemnly swear to stay down and slang the seed I spit in the name of the streets
The artist is determined to stick to his street style of rhyming and make a living out of it, promising to give his best effort for the enjoyment of the streets.

I'm gonna roll (I'm gonna roll) I'm gon' stay fly (I'm gonna stay fly) I'm gonna bust (I'm gonna bust) Hold my hood up high (throw my hood up high)
The artist repeats his resolve to stay true to his street persona, living his life with style while rapping his beats and holding on to his pride.

This is for them geniuz Da best is my East niazz Both sides street niazz
The singer's lyrics are dedicated to his fan following, especially those from the East Coast. His audiences are mostly people from the streets who enjoy his style and language.

This is for them DJ's coast to coast movin' this Spin-ni-nin them turntables that bomp the Ruvian
The artist's message is also addressed to the DJs all over the country, urging them to spin his tracks and add his beats to their playlist.

Smashous, best trap us for cash and dump a blunt at ya's Outta the mix-classes, this is for them riders, ridin' for the mims
The singer is a proud part of his street culture and the lifestyle associated with it. He encourages his fans, the riders, to enjoy and celebrate their life; buy his CDs for cash and enjoy the high of smoking a thick joint.

Ghetto ass niazz on them big shiny rims (uh huh) Thrashin', you're back at ya, bring a debassa' Got dropping on your drastic, another hood classic
The singer continues with his encouragement of living the street style and upgrading their cars with visually appealing and attractive rims. He claims that his music is classic and is here to stay, and his fans can relate to it on the streets even without the backing of a powerful record company.

Dump the "Ghetto Heisman" singing "more cabbage" A street niazz livin' on seek and kill status
The singer humbly requests his fans to buy and promote his album, Ghetto Heisman. He adds that through his music industry career, which he shares with his fans, he's always stayed true to himself.

Unlock the racked Def Jam cock it back Recess is over, I want my spot back Who's the next? I preceded to blow coming at 'em
The artist gets into the competitive mode and challenges his fellow rappers, reassuring them that his album is the biggest hit, signed by Def Jam Records. He is determined to make his album the talk of the rap industry and to rise to the top again.

I'm in a mink coat and Stacey Adams You're lookin' at 'em
The artist says he's dressed in a plush fur coat and designer shoes that can cost thousands of dollars. He then confidently declares that he is the one and only outstanding talent everyone has been waiting for on the streets of America.

I told a woman I don't love her but she wants to go I told another that I want her but she wants to hoe I ain't a hater I'm a player so I fucked 'em both
In the song's bridge, the featured artiste, Nate Dogg, raps about his relationship with women. He tells one woman that he doesn't love her, but she's still clingy to him. In contrast, he tells another woman he loves her, but she doesn't care much for him. Nonetheless, he claims to have slept with both and doesn't regret being a player.

Swangin' through a hood near you
The outro of the track sees the singer continuing to express his love and loyalty to the streets. He claims to be riding through the hood in his car, celebrating his freedom and street-smart identity.