Eyes May Shine
Xzibit Lyrics


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Yeah yeah
Look, you could've got away but your response wasn't quick enough
Can't preserve life 'cause the best wasn't thick enough
Teflon, napalm, homicide scenes
These are a few of my favorite things!
But I ain't mary so ain't a damn thing poppin
Only death disease and a whole lota palm trees
Not only for mics, xzibit is a way of life
Until my death so I celebrate success
Best of the best wouldn't test these waters with a yacht
Sendin' sixteen shots across your parking lot
All up on your proximity drinking hennessy
Holdin down ground like the statute of liberty
So nobody ever can rush my spot
And the torch stay lit so I ain't worried about shit
It ain't where your from it's al about how you represent!
Unfamiliar faces better know who your fuckin' with

Eyes may shine, teeth may grit
And all of that shit
And you still won't step
So what's next?
All of a sudden you ain't sayin nothin
Eyes may shine, teeth may grit
And all of that shit
And you still won't step
So what's next?
All of a sudden you ain't sayin nothin

I'm only comin' through when it's time for collection
Xzibit forever nasty, spread like infection
Ain't no protection ever made by man to withstand this punishment
In other words runnin' shit
Keep your eyes wide cause the style gets darker
I make papers and see more new cars than bob barker
'cause if the price ain't right then it's time to take flight
Let the piece go twice to make sure you see the light
Plus I'm dreaded not by the locks but by the cops
And flocks of females that only think with their croth
Unlimitted smoke
The bonified cut throat columbian neck tie
Now don't you look fly
I'll leave you there to be discovered by your mother
Or maybe your brother or your boty boy lover
No matter your backround xzibit never backs down
Be prepared for static and semi automatics in your grill

Eyes may shine, teeth may grit
And all of that shit
And you still won't step
So what's next?
All of a sudden you ain't sayin nothin
Eyes may shine, teeth may grit
And all of that shit
And you still won't step
So what's next?
All of a sudden you ain't sayin nothin

Everything that come around go 3.6.0.
Longitude and latitude
It's all in the attitude
I'm in the mood to put a twist on things
Xzibit here to rock the planet 'till the fat bitch sings
The shit is closer than you think
Don't blink it might be over in a matter of seconds
I'd like to say this off the record
But it's not
So I testify to the fact
Chronic mixed with the yak make a hellified contact
It makes it real easy to trip
Unload the whole clip on your block then split!
Ain't no answers to the test you taken
Never move fakin'
Can't be shaken'
From my solid foundation like this

Eyes may shine, teeth may grit
And all of that shit
And you still won't step
So what's next?
All of a sudden you ain't sayin nothin
Eyes may shine, teeth may grit
And all of that shit
And you still won't step




So what's next?
All of a sudden you ain't sayin nothin

Overall Meaning

In Xzibit's song "Eyes May Shine," the rapper showcases his aggressive style, delivering witty rhymes and boasting about his success. The song opens with lines that suggest that the addressee could have gotten away, but didn't act fast enough, implying that there's no escaping Xzibit's wrath. He then boasts about his affinity for violence and destruction, citing "Teflon, napalm, homicide scenes" as "a few of my favorite things!" The rapper then references Mary Poppins while explaining that he's not seeking love or happiness and that his life is all about success, which he's planning to celebrate until he dies.


Xibit then switches to a more sinister tone, referencing guns and violence in lines like, "Best of the best wouldn't test these waters with a yacht/ Sendin' sixteen shots across your parking lot." He also brags about his reputation and the fear he instills, saying he's so dangerous that women are only interested in him sexually. The chorus "Eyes may shine, teeth may grit/ And all of that shit/ And you still won't step/ So what's next?/ All of a sudden you ain't saying nothing" is a warning to anyone who crosses his path, that he's not one to be messed with. The song ends with Xzibit sharing that he's unstoppable and that his foundation is solid, promising never to back down no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

Look, you could've got away but your response wasn't quick enough
Xzibit is warning his enemies that they had a chance to escape, but they were too slow to react.


Can't preserve life 'cause the best wasn't thick enough
In some situations, no amount of protection can save someone's life.


Teflon, napalm, homicide scenes
Xzibit enjoys violent and deadly situations and weapons.


These are a few of my favorite things!
Xzibit finds pleasure and entertainment in the things that most people dread or fear.


But I ain't mary so ain't a damn thing poppin
Xzibit is not interested in drugs or partying.


Only death disease and a whole lota palm trees
Xzibit lives in a dangerous environment where death and disease are common.


Not only for mics, xzibit is a way of life
Being Xzibit is not just about music, it is an entire lifestyle that involves danger, violence, and partying.


Until my death so I celebrate success
Xzibit is planning to enjoy his success until he dies.


Best of the best wouldn't test these waters with a yacht
Even the most skilled and experienced individuals would not dare to challenge Xzibit.


Sendin' sixteen shots across your parking lot
Xzibit is not afraid to use deadly force in order to assert his dominance and intimidate his enemies.


All up on your proximity drinking hennessy
Xzibit enjoys drinking and partying in close proximity to his enemies.


Holdin down ground like the statute of liberty
Xzibit is firmly rooted and established in his environment, like the Statue of Liberty in New York.


So nobody ever can rush my spot
Xzibit is very protective of his territory and will not allow anyone to threaten him or his property.


And the torch stay lit so I ain't worried about shit
Xzibit is confident in his abilities and is not afraid of any challenges or obstacles.


It ain't where your from it's al about how you represent!
Xzibit believes that it is not important where you come from, but how you present yourself and your lifestyle.


Unfamiliar faces better know who your fuckin' with
Xzibit warns that anyone unfamiliar with him or his lifestyle should be aware of the consequences of crossing him.


Xzibit forever nasty, spread like infection
Xzibit is a powerful force that spreads and influences those around him like a contagious disease.


Ain't no protection ever made by man to withstand this punishment
Xzibit is so powerful and dangerous that no amount of protection can keep someone safe from his wrath.


In other words runnin' shit
Xzibit is in control and calls the shots in his environment.


Keep your eyes wide cause the style gets darker
Xzibit's lifestyle and behavior becomes more violent and dangerous as time goes on.


I make papers and see more new cars than bob barker
Xzibit is financially successful and owns many expensive cars.


Let the piece go twice to make sure you see the light
Xzibit will not hesitate to use deadly force if he feels threatened, and he wants to make sure his enemies know the consequences of opposing him.


Plus I'm dreaded not by the locks but by the cops
Xzibit is feared by the police and has a criminal reputation.


And flocks of females that only think with their croth
Xzibit attracts many promiscuous women who are only interested in sex.


Unlimitted smoke
Xzibit enjoys smoking large amounts of marijuana.


The bonified cut throat columbian neck tie
Xzibit is willing to commit murder by cutting his victim's throat, a technique often associated with Colombian drug lords.


Now don't you look fly
Xzibit wants his enemies to know that they will not look good or stylish after he has killed them.


I'll leave you there to be discovered by your mother
Xzibit is so ruthless that he would leave his enemy's body for their family to find.


Or maybe your brother or your boty boy lover
Xzibit is willing to kill anyone who opposes him, regardless of their relationship to his enemy.


No matter your backround xzibit never backs down
Xzibit does not care about someone's background or social status, and will not back down from a fight or confrontation.


Be prepared for static and semi automatics in your grill
Xzibit will respond with violence if someone confronts or disrespects him or his property.


Everything that come around go 3.6.0.
Everything that happens will eventually come full circle, or complete a cycle.


Longitude and latitude
Xzibit is referencing the coordinates used for navigation, indicating that he is in control and knows his location.


It's all in the attitude
Success in life is determined by one's attitude and approach to life.


Xzibit here to rock the planet 'till the fat bitch sings
Xzibit plans to continue his lifestyle and music until the end of his life.


The shit is closer than you think
Danger or violence could be closer than someone might expect.


Don't blink it might be over in a matter of seconds
Violence and danger can happen very quickly and without warning.


I'd like to say this off the record
Xzibit is sharing something personal or confidential.


But it's not
Despite the personal nature of his message, Xzibit is willing to share it publicly.


So I testify to the fact
Xzibit affirms the truth of his statement and insists that it is true.


Chronic mixed with the yak make a hellified contact
Xzibit likes to mix marijuana with cognac, which creates a potent and enjoyable combination.


It makes it real easy to trip
The combination of marijuana and cognac can cause a person to lose control or become disoriented.


Unload the whole clip on your block then split!
Xzibit is not afraid to use deadly force and will quickly flee the scene after doing so.


Ain't no answers to the test you taken
Life is full of challenges and unknown outcomes, and there are no correct answers or solutions.


Never move fakin'
Xzibit is always genuine and authentic.


Can't be shaken'
Xzibit is very confident in himself and his abilities, and is not easily intimidated or threatened.


From my solid foundation like this
Xzibit is grounded and stable, like the solid foundation of a building.


Eyes may shine, teeth may grit
Someone may appear confident and intimidating, but it does not necessarily mean they are unbreakable.


And all of that shit
All the tough talk and bravado may not actually mean anything.


And you still won't step
Despite their tough talk, Xzibit's enemies will not take actual steps to confront or fight him.


So what's next?
Xzibit is daring his enemies to make a move and see what happens next.


All of a sudden you ain't sayin nothin
Xzibit's enemies may talk a big game, but when confronted with actual danger or violence, they become silent and cowardly.




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