Say My Name
Xzibit Lyrics


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This ain't beef, man
I don't know what the fuck to call it
But no beef
What up, X?
Just hit 'em

I float like Big's spirit in this bitch, I'm ghostly
Rush me, 'cause you ain't gonna live to roast me
I'll have my motherfuckin' ass kicked by Moby
If I let some bitch in the can like 'Bis cop over me
To do war and try to bring my crew back down
I'll never stoop to that level to do that now
I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin' two gats out
With bullets, I finally got somethin' to shoot at now

Let's see who got they city on lock
Let's see who got the better aim with the Glock
Let's see who come out on top
Let's see who really want their name in the streets
Let's see who wanna die the same time as me and make ends meet
Now was I blessed with a gift or cursed with a curse?
I follow hearse after hearse, spit verse after verse
And I'll be damned if I let Billy "Dance" Dupri
Or anybody swing an axe at my family tree, so now

I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name

Why do you hate me? (Hate me)
I came from nothin', blood sweat and tears, you did not create me
How can you doubt me? (Doubt me)
You don't know shit about me, there'd be no West Coast without me
Cut with the bullshit (bullshit)
I struggle for survival and now you tryna act like my rival
Watch what you say, partner, it's a small earth
Don't play games with your life, nigga, it's not worth
All the pain (all the pain), all the agony (all the agony)
All the horror (all the horror), all the tragedy (all the tragedy)
Put your hands up people, it's time to fight now
I beat holes in your chest, remain hostile
Threaten my life? (Come on)
One day you'll understand
They say that pride is the sign of a foolish man
So who the fuck you think you talkin' to?
Live and direct in the flesh, I'm right in front of you

I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name

I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him
Nobody ganged up 'til he came back and jacked him
I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him
I could have been like Treach, poom-papped and slapped him
Purple, for mimicking him with two rappin' Urkels
I could of snapped, took it past rap and hurt you
But I didn't, I kept it on wax and served you
I square dance 'cause I'm sick of rappin' circles
Around these clowns, steady tryna call me out
It's like I'm listening to motherfuckin' dogs meow
You'd probably do better tryna come and stomp me out
You don't want it with rap, this is what I'm all about, come on
(I) No gangsta, you ain't either
(Will) But I know that I spit ether
(Not) I shit across your belly
(Lose) Show you I'm not R. Kelly
X, pass me the weed
I'ma put my ashes out on his ass for the last time, man
Watch your fuckin' mouth

I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Hurt you so long, you'll be addicted to pain
I don't wanna hear what you meant, do not explain
Right before you lay in your coffin, ho, say my name





It's the last time, man
I'm through

Overall Meaning

In "My Name," Xzibit starts by acknowledging that there is a conflict with someone or some people, but he is unsure what it is. He then emphasizes his skills and warns his opponents against underestimating him. He compares himself to the late Notorious B.I.G, saying he floats like Biggie's spirit, and willing to combat anyone who would try to bring him and his crew down. Xzibit also references his issues with Jermaine Dupri and Dre. He acknowledges he gave a harmless tap to Dupri, but Dre did significantly more harm. Despite the negative attention directed at him, Xzibit reminds his opponents that everyone knows his name.


Xzibit asserts that he came from humble beginnings filled with lots of hard work, blood, sweat, and tears, and nobody has the right to doubt him. He also warns his enemies to watch their mouths and probably backs up his words with action as he is not afraid of physical confrontations.


Line by Line Meaning

This ain't beef, man
I don't know what to call this situation, but it's not an argument.


I float like Big's spirit in this bitch, I'm ghostly
I move smoothly like a ghost and nobody can touch me. It's like Biggie Small's spirit is inside me.


Rush me, 'cause you ain't gonna live to roast me
If you try to attack me, you won't survive to talk about it.


I'll have my motherfuckin' ass kicked by Moby
Even Moby could beat me up if I let a bitch in jail talk badly about me.


To do war and try to bring my crew back down
I won't stoop to their level and start a war to bring down my crew.


I got a new cat, this time I'm pullin' two gats out
I have a new gun and for once, I have something to shoot back with.


Let's see who got they city on lock
Let's see who owns the city.


Let's see who come out on top
Let's see who wins this competition.


I love it when you niggas be talkin', sayin' my name
I enjoy hearing you say my name.


Seems like your mouth is not connected to your brain
You're talking without thinking first.


Two-zero-zero-three, and shit, it ain't the same
It's 2003 and everything has changed.


Better have a strap, my nigga, simple and plain
You better have a gun, it's that simple.


Put your nuts on the table, my nigga, let's play the game
Let's see who is the real man and who will back down.


I never really smashed on Jermaine's ass, Dre smashed him
I never physically hurt Jermaine, but Dr. Dre did.


I never really brought it to his ass, I tapped him
I didn't physically hurt him either, I just lightly touched him.


You'd probably do better tryna come and stomp me out
If you try to attack me physically, you'll still fail.


It's like I'm listening to motherfuckin' dogs meow
It's like listening to nonsense when people try to call me out.


X, pass me the weed
Xzibit, give me the marijuana.


I'ma put my ashes out on his ass for the last time, man
I'm going to put out my cigarette on his ass for the last time.


Watch your fuckin' mouth
Be careful what you say.




Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, Luis Edgardo Resto, Marshall Bruce Mathers, Nathaniel Dwayne Hale

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X and Em collabs always were smooth as fuck, I wish they released more songs together. Oh and Nate slayed the hook as always. Hip hop royalty right here with this song.

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