Enemies
Xzibit Lyrics


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Yeah!!! aowwww, aowwww!

[chorus: repeat 2x]
Sometimes I'm my own worst enemy
With friends like y'all, the fuck needs enemies?
I beat, I stab, I kill my enemies
Refuse to let you waste my energy
[xzibit]
I heard they callin me a immigrant; well this motherfuckin immigrant
Came to yo' city and started runnin shit
X is like the government, taxin that ass
Been harassed to the point that I'm ready to blast
And spend the rest of my life behind metal and glass
Never seen a nigga move so fast, cut you in half
Sick of all these threats, these bitches with no action
Hog-tie, watch you die and start laughin
And no longer will I sit back and let you disrespect the fact
That we elevated west coast rap
And bring shit back to the point "x" is all that they checkin for
In the clubs, the streets, the shows and the record stores
What more can you ask for, eat your heart out
Fall out with bitch niggaz constantly callin my name out
I'm really not givin a fuck, you're pressin your luck
I'm a walkin warhead ready to self-destruct, so what? !

[chorus]

[xzibit]
My name feel like a slap in the face
My name feel like a gat in yo' waist
My name is all over the place
Erasin all misconceptions
I live my whole life with aggression bitch;
And I'm not stressin
Your words ain't workin I feel so much pressure
Padlock, chain around, neck no lesser
Sick of niggaz runnin they mouth
It don't take much to get knocked out, round these parts when I start
Shit full clips get emptied, revenge we
Move like the secret service, I ain't nervous
I just wanna tell the truth.. the whole truth
When I'm on the stand explainin how I had to shoot
Absolute domination, extreme mutilation
No hesitation, I'm a movin violation
So don't get hit in the street
Used to have friends and family, now I got nothin but beef
What the fuck? !? !

[chorus]

[xzibit]
So-and-so hate me, blah-blah gon' get me
If I gotta go, y'all niggaz comin wit me
I'ma walk like a soldier, talk like a soldier
Cinderblock stock, shootin straight from the shoulder
Just too much shit in the air
Burn bridges you could never repair
I slap box with a bear
I can speak from experience, you speak from ignorance
I remove you, have your whole family feelin it
Y'all hate the fact that x-man got hustle
"man vs machine," mind vs. muscle
I drop concoctions, you leave me no options
Have your bitch screamin out, "somebody stop him!!"
No more mr. nice guy, I'm a tyrant
L.a.'s finest, open bar behind us
Don't look hard, it ain't too hard to find us
From here to infinity, fuck my enemies!





[chorus - repeat 2x]

Overall Meaning

The song "Enemies" by Xzibit is a good representation of the rapper's rough and aggressive style, as he talks about his enemies - both external and internal. The chorus highlights the idea that sometimes he can be his own worst enemy, and with friends like his, he doesn't need any further enemies. He refuses to let anyone drain him of his energy, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to defend himself and his reputation.


Xzibit makes it clear that he won't tolerate any disrespect from his enemies, and he's not afraid to go to drastic measures to put them in their place. He talks about the misconceptions people have of him and how he's perceived as an immigrant in some situations, but is quick to highlight that he's taken over the city and is running things. He raps about how his name is all over the place and how he's sick of people running their mouths, making threats but failing to take action. He also mentions the toll that his enemies have taken on him, as he's lost friends and family and is left with nothing but beef.


Overall, "Enemies" is a song about taking control of one's life and standing up against whatever forces are trying to hold you back. Xzibit's raw and aggressive delivery perfectly conveys his determination to succeed and his willingness to fight for what's his.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I'm my own worst enemy
I have the tendency to sabotage myself and create problems for myself.


With friends like y'all, the fuck needs enemies?
I have friends who are causing me so much trouble that I don't need any enemies.


I beat, I stab, I kill my enemies
I am willing to do whatever it takes to defend myself and take out my enemies.


Refuse to let you waste my energy
I won't let my enemies or anyone who is causing me trouble distract me from my goals and use up my energy.


I heard they callin me a immigrant; well this motherfuckin immigrant
Some people are calling me an immigrant, but I don't care because I am proud of where I came from.


Came to yo' city and started runnin shit
I came to your city and quickly established myself as a powerful force to be reckoned with.


X is like the government, taxin that ass
I am like the government in that I am going to take what is rightfully mine and tax you for trying to stop me.


Been harassed to the point that I'm ready to blast
I have been harassed and pushed to my limits, and I am ready to retaliate with lethal force.


And spend the rest of my life behind metal and glass
I am willing to risk everything, including my freedom and even my life, to deal with my enemies.


Never seen a nigga move so fast, cut you in half
I am incredibly quick and deadly, and I won't hesitate to cut you down if you get in my way.


Sick of all these threats, these bitches with no action
I am tired of empty threats from those who aren't willing to take real action against me.


Hog-tie, watch you die and start laughin
I will enjoy watching my enemies suffer and die, and I won't feel any remorse.


And no longer will I sit back and let you disrespect the fact
I refuse to tolerate any disrespect or insults to my name or reputation.


That we elevated west coast rap
I played a major role in the rise of west coast rap and won't let anyone dismiss or discredit that.


And bring shit back to the point "x" is all that they checkin for
I have brought back the west coast rap sound that people love, and now everyone is checking for me.


In the clubs, the streets, the shows and the record stores
My music is being played and enjoyed everywhere, from the clubs to the streets to the shows and record stores.


What more can you ask for, eat your heart out
I have achieved so much success and have nothing left to prove, so let my haters envy me.


Fall out with bitch niggaz constantly callin my name out
I am tired of getting into arguments with fake people who are always trying to bring my name up in petty ways.


I'm really not givin a fuck, you're pressin your luck
I don't care about what anyone thinks or says about me, and anyone who tries to take me on is risking their luck.


I'm a walkin warhead ready to self-destruct, so what? !
I am a dangerous and volatile person who is ready to explode at any moment, and I don't care if anyone is scared of me.


My name feel like a slap in the face
My name is so powerful and significant that it feels like an insult to those who can't measure up to me.


My name feel like a gat in yo' waist
My name is like a gun that you always carry with you, representing my power and influence over you.


My name is all over the place
Everyone knows who I am and what I am capable of, and they can't escape my name and reputation.


Erasin all misconceptions
I am working to dispel any false assumptions or beliefs that people may have about me and my abilities.


I live my whole life with aggression bitch;
I am an aggressive and dominant person who lives their life with a fierce determination to succeed.


And I'm not stressin
I am not worried or anxious about anything, because I am in complete control of my life.


Your words ain't workin I feel so much pressure
Your attempts to intimidate me with your words are not effective, but I am feeling pressure to respond to your threats.


Padlock, chain around, neck no lesser
I wear a padlock and chain around my neck to symbolize my strength and power, and there is no one who is lesser than me.


Sick of niggaz runnin they mouth
I am tired of people talking behind my back and spreading rumors about me, and I am ready to confront them.


It don't take much to get knocked out, round these parts when I start
I am not afraid to fight and will knock out anyone who tries to mess with me or my reputation.


Shit full clips get emptied, revenge we
I am prepared to use deadly force and unleash all of my firepower to avenge myself and protect myself.


Move like the secret service, I ain't nervous
I am always alert and prepared to defend myself, and I am not scared of anyone or anything.


I just wanna tell the truth.. the whole truth
I am an honest person who always tells the truth, even if it's uncomfortable or controversial.


When I'm on the stand explainin how I had to shoot
If I have to go to court to defend myself, I will explain how I was forced to use deadly force to protect myself.


Absolute domination, extreme mutilation
I am the ultimate dominant force and will mutilate anyone who tries to challenge me or stand in my way.


No hesitation, I'm a movin violation
I am always moving forward and never hesitating to take action, even if it means breaking the rules or the law.


So don't get hit in the street
If you try to confront me or mess with me, you will get hurt out on the street.


Used to have friends and family, now I got nothin but beef
I used to have friends and family who supported me, but now I am left with nothing but enemies and conflicts.


So-and-so hate me, blah-blah gon' get me
There are people who hate me and are trying to take me down, but they won't succeed.


If I gotta go, y'all niggaz comin wit me
If I am going down, I am going to take my enemies down with me and make them pay for challenging me.


I'ma walk like a soldier, talk like a soldier
I am a tough and disciplined person who conducts themselves with the same professionalism and intensity as a soldier.


Cinderblock stock, shootin straight from the shoulder
I am a strong and resilient person who can take on anything that comes my way, and I shoot straight from the shoulder without hesitating.


Just too much shit in the air
There is too much conflict and tension surrounding me, and I am forced to constantly deal with it.


Burn bridges you could never repair
I have cut ties with people who were once close to me, and there is no way to ever repair the damage that has been done.


I slap box with a bear
I am fearless and will take on any challenge, no matter how dangerous or difficult it may be.


I can speak from experience, you speak from ignorance
I have been through many trials and tribulations in my life, and I always speak from a place of knowledge and experience.


I remove you, have your whole family feelin it
If you mess with me, I will take you out and make sure that your entire family feels the consequences of your actions.


Y'all hate the fact that x-man got hustle
My enemies are jealous of my success and the fact that I have worked hard to achieve it.


"man vs machine," mind vs. muscle
I am battling against the odds and overcoming obstacles, using both my brain and my physical abilities to succeed.


I drop concoctions, you leave me no options
I am always coming up with clever solutions and ways to get ahead, and my enemies are running out of options to stop me.


Have your bitch screamin out, "somebody stop him!!"
My enemies will be so overwhelmed and helpless against me that they will be crying out for someone to stop me.


No more mr. nice guy, I'm a tyrant
I am done trying to be nice and reasonable with my enemies, and I am now becoming a powerful and aggressive tyrant to take them down.


L.a.'s finest, open bar behind us
I am one of the best and most successful individuals in L.A., and people want to be around me and share in my success.


Don't look hard, it ain't too hard to find us
I am easy to find and recognize, and my enemies will quickly learn that they cannot escape my influence or my wrath.


From here to infinity, fuck my enemies!
I am going to be successful and powerful forever, and I don't care what my enemies do or say about me.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JESS REED JACKSON, JONATHAN KING, MICHAEL STEVENSON

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