Ishkabibble's
Westside Gunn Lyrics

Over pots, it's the overlord sittin' on crates (Ah)
I am the boss overseeing this operation, sitting on crates as I watch over the activity happening around me.

Half and half durags, sippin' the quarter water
I am wearing a durag made from one side silk and one side polyester and drinking a cheap bottle of water cut with sugar to make it more palatable.

Quarter in my socks, lord, and we rocked
I am carrying a quarter of drugs in my socks and moving back and forth quickly (rocking) as I do business.

We hopped up out the Porsche and torture (Skrrt)
We quickly exited the Porsche and began inflicting pain on someone (torture).

Hermes sport rocker, fiends actin' like it's a soap opera
I am wearing an Hermes jacket and watching as my drug customers act as if their lives are a dramatic soap opera.

"West, I'ma die, I need four dollars," no problem
A drug addict pleads with me for money, even suggesting they may die. I have no problem giving them what they ask for.

Bring back six, and two more niggas
Someone is instructed to bring back six of something and two more people.

Dior dealers, stashed about half in the floor in it (Ah)
People selling drugs wear expensive Dior clothing, and half of the drugs are stored in the floorboards.

Ain't no business like raw business, S6 all tinted
There is no business like the drug business. I am driving an S6 with tinted windows to conduct my business discreetly.

Wipe down my guns, make sure it's authentic
I am wiping down my guns to ensure they are genuine and clean before using them for harm.

Aw shit, head spinnin', lead noodles
I feel disoriented and dizzy, as if my head is spinning and my limbs are heavy like noodles due to drug use or being hurt.

Monogram collar on the red poodle, Feds will do you filthy
A dog has a collar with a designer's initials on it, and the government will treat someone very badly if caught doing something illegal.

Have you comin' home seventy, some shit'll ever be (Ah)
A lengthy prison sentence awaits those caught doing illegal activities, and some people will never be able to come home again.

Bentley on Beverly (Skrrt), Palm Angel MAC that shoot heavenly (Brr, brr, brr)
I drive a Bentley on Beverly Hills and use a Palm Angel-branded firearm that shoots very well.

Drop kick the brick and hit the Pedigree (Hit the Pedigree, ah)
I kicked something and caused it to fall (a brick analogy), akin to a wrestling move known as the Pedigree.

Ayo, bodies on the nine, Murakami with the rhyme (Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom)
There are dead bodies lying around, and I am rapping like Takashi Murakami's art style sounds like a barrage of gunshots.

My shooter rockin' red Muslim garms 'cause he Slime (Ah)
My gunman wears red clothing associated with a Muslim group called Slime.

Find another vein, he'll be fine, we divine (Ah)
If a drug user cannot find a vein to inject drugs into, I suggest they find another one, to which they will recover. We view ourselves as gods (divine).

Skeleton wrist, what a time, what a time (Ah)
My wrist is extremely thin and emaciated, which signifies hardship or struggle.

My nigga got caught with dog food, got a dime (Got a dime)
My friend was caught with a large amount of drugs, resembling dog food, but was only charged with a small amount.

Didn't drop a dime on the surf, I'ma shine (I'ma shine)
I did not tell on anyone for doing something wrong, meaning I will prosper and succeed.

We mobbin' on the yard, one was nine, where was Shine? (Where was Shine?)
We dominated on the block; I was present at the age of 19. I do not know where Shine, a person's nickname, was during this time.

I'm Sly Green in his prime (Ah)
I am like Sly Green, who was once at his peak (prime) during his criminal activities.

Ayo, King Musa, key to what, the Mali gold
Addressing someone as King Musa and asking them about the key to the Mali gold, which likely indicates a deal related to gold trading.

Hire y'all to hold and keep cleaner than the wali soul
I will employ someone to keep something clean and pure, leading to good fortune or karma.

Mean and never highly questionable like Romany Jones
I am not sketchy or suspicious, unlike a fictional character named Romany Jones.

The silent plot, the angel investor nobody knows
There is a secret scheme, involving an anonymous financial backer.

His clothes smellin' like Somali rose
Someone's clothes exude an aroma akin to roses originated from Somalia.

Them fiends histamines keep 'em with a snotty nose (Damn)
The drug users I sell to have bad allergies and noses that run due to the histamines found in the drugs.

What a waste like the place where that shotty goes
Something is worthless or useless, much like the place where a shotgun would be discarded.

They'll prolly doze in the corner, tell 'em "Adios"
Customers will likely pass out from the effects of drugs and will be escorted out, bidding them farewell in Spanish.

Heron could cop a fake rhyme, but he pushin' neon
One could obtain counterfeit drugs, but most people would prefer the authenticity of the actual drugs (heron) by showing off and raising prestige (pushin neon).

This coke'll knock the face off the Spinks like Neon
The cocaine I sell is so potent it will disfigure the faces of those who use it, like boxer Leon Spinks.

He just an unassumin' normal human, never beyond
Someone is just a regular and unassuming person, not one to show off.

What seem to be his means, he ain't tryna do it eon
Despite his financial abilities, this person is not interested in pursuing something for eternity and wants to move on quickly.

I see him when he park up, he rarely ever talk up
I see this individual when he parks his car, and he is usually quiet and does not talk much.

The elevator broke, he in a four-story walk up
The elevator is not working, and he must walk up the four stories to reach his destination.

West Indian Archie memory, he don't even spark up
In memory of West Indian Archie, this individual does not smoke or light up.

He pull the plug on every enemy that tried to mark up
Whenever anyone tries to get him or the business marked up, he shuts off their ability to do so.

The price point, homie on his kingpin for life joint
The price at which something sells is high, indicating that the person responsible for selling is a kingpin for life.

Big Darby, private island, it's him and his wife joint
Big Darby is the owner of a private island and is there with his wife enjoying their time together.

Word, he only visit via charter, still beg, borrow, and barter
Although he only visits by private plane, he still has to plead, borrow, and haggle to get what he wants.

Son, we gotta move smarter like a Carter
Like the rap artist Jay-Z, we must conduct ourselves in ways that are more efficient and less risky.

And stand in purple rain like Prince in Apollonia
We must hold strong like Prince in the movie Purple Rain, standing up to challenges with our Apollonia-like confidence.

Playin' like Chillean sea bass in Patagonia
We are performing with skill and artistry, like a Chilean sea bass would be when in its natural habitat of Patagonia.

It's only a few who can see past the average homie
Very few individuals are able to envision a life beyond the ordinary.

Or the reason for the sneezin', be glad we got pneumonia, kid
Be grateful for your challenges, as they could always be worse; sneezing is nothing compared to pneumonia.

On some cleaner than the ammonia shit
We are conducting ourselves and our business in a way that is cleaner and more efficient than usual, like the effectiveness of ammonia as a cleaning agent.