Loose Cannons
Xzibit Dr. Dre COLD 187um Sly Pyper Lyrics


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All my life, I've been down to ride
Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life

You know where the fuck I'm from
From that muthafuckin' legendary
From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
And get stabbed at home room should've skipped that class
Shit will never change on the West Side
Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
These niggas don't know my life
All this pain and what I sacrificed
And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
I'm in that motherfuckin' one for a minute now
All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
Take a look who on top of the pinnacle

R.I.P to KMG
Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
They coaching the player
They trust me it's only just one of them
I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
Feel like running a capre

(Wait, hold up I got next)
(What up X)
Spent my birthday in Dubai
Skyrise surprise and I'm dressed like a spy
Black tux, oh you fucks guess what, I'm ready to blow
(Yo, oh no)
I hang that 6-2 sideways
Pissin' off the neighbors scrapin' bumpin' in the driveway
You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
(Blow, yo, oh no)
(I couldn't give a fuck)
Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
Blast it like a Kennedy beat
Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
She book smart with pornographic abilities
(Well I don't know what you know
But I know I got that shit)
These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
(It's bout time somebody said something)

One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
'Cause I'm a loose cannon that can't stand myself I'm bad for my own health




You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
I swear to god I'ma do it, back the fuck up I'ma do it, I swear to god I'ma lose it

Overall Meaning

In "Loose Cannons," Xzibit, Dr. Dre, COLD 187um, and Sly Pyper all rap about their experiences growing up in Los Angeles and the realities they face in their daily lives. The opening verses speak about staying true to oneself and the desire to live a life of luxury with a beautiful partner. The second verse deals with the hardships and violence in the West Side, with mentions of stealing and gang activity. The third verse pays tribute to the late KMG and speaks about taking control and making moves in the rap game. The final verse is about being a loose cannon and the consequences that come with that.


Overall, the song speaks to the realities of life in Los Angeles and the need to stay true to oneself and be aware of the dangers around them. It is a reflection on the intense environment in which these rappers grew up and the experiences that have shaped them.


Line by Line Meaning

All my life, I've been down to ride
I've always been the type of person who's loyal to my crew.


Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
I've stayed true to myself and managed to survive without sacrificing my integrity.


And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
I sometimes daydream about having sex with gorgeous women.


Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life
But I know that these fantasies are not my actual reality.


You know where the fuck I'm from
I come from a place that is notorious and well-known.


From that muthafuckin' legendary
I come from a place that has a long history of greatness.


From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
I come from a city where people are armed and dangerous.


And get stabbed at home room should've skipped that class
And you can even get into trouble without leaving school.


Shit will never change on the West Side
Things will always be tough on the West Side.


Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
People still steal cars and joyride them.


Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
People still participate in gang activity, and they're proud of it.


Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
I always keep a gun close to me at all times.


These niggas don't know my life
People don't understand the struggles I've been through.


All this pain and what I sacrificed
I've endured a lot of hardship and made a lot of sacrifices.


And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
I'll always remember my friends who have passed away, they'll never truly be gone.


I'm in that motherfuckin' one for a minute now
I've been killing it in the game for a while now.


All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
Younger rappers need to respect their elders.


Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
I'm the one making the biggest waves in the music industry.


Take a look who on top of the pinnacle
Just take a look at who's on top of the rap game right now.


R.I.P to KMG
Shoutout to my friend who has passed away.


Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
I still have a reputation as being a killer, and I don't care where the victim's body is located.


You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
I don't care about anything other than getting paid.


They coaching the player
Other people are trying to tell me what to do.


They trust me it's only just one of them
But I don't really trust anyone.


I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I'm the one in charge here, and if I give someone their big break, they better take advantage of it.


I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
I always stay true to my roots, and people who try to change me are annoying.


Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
All these people coming at me have me feeling anxious and I can't help but seem sarcastic.


Feel like running a capre
I feel like going on a wild rampage, like a crazy animal.


(Wait, hold up I got next)
Hold on, I'm up next to rap.


(What up X)
Hey, what's going on Xzibit?


Spent my birthday in Dubai
I celebrated my birthday in the glamorous city of Dubai.


Skyrise surprise and I'm dressed like a spy
I got a fancy hotel room with a great view, and I dressed like a secret agent.


Black tux, oh you fucks guess what, I'm ready to blow
I'm dressed in a fancy tuxedo, and I'm ready to kill it.


(Yo, oh no)
Hey, watch out!


I hang that 6-2 sideways
I drive around in a car with hydraulics that bounces up and down.


Pissin' off the neighbors scrapin' bumpin' in the driveway
I'm blasting my music so loud that my neighbors are getting upset.


You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
Someone gave me a gun and told me I could kill anyone I want.


(Blow, yo, oh no)
Shoot! Look out!


(I couldn't give a fuck)
I don't care what anyone thinks.


Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
I've made a lot of money and now I just enjoy living my life.


Blast it like a Kennedy beat
I'm rapping with so much energy, it's like a gunshot.


Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
If you have any problems with someone, just send them to me and I'll take care of them.


While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
I'm just chilling surrounded by beautiful women with large breasts.


She book smart with pornographic abilities
She's intelligent but also very sexual.


(Well I don't know what you know
Well, I'm not sure what you're talking about


But I know I got that shit)
But I know I'm talented.


These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
These other rappers are still talking shit? I don't care about them!


That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
That's why they bring out heavy-hitters like Xzibit to shut them up.


To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
To stop these weak rappers from talking too much.


(It's bout time somebody said something)
(It's about time someone stood up to them)


One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
I always have a backup plan and multiple ways to defend myself.


One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
I'm always prepared and have backup guns wherever I go.


I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
I'm always angry, and sometimes I feel like I'm ready to die.


Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
Oh no, someone should try to stop me before I go too far.


'Cause I'm a loose cannon that can't stand myself I'm bad for my own health
I'm uncontrollable and even dangerous to myself.


You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
I don't care about anyone else, just myself.


I swear to god I'ma do it, back the fuck up I'ma do it, I swear to god I'ma lose it
I promise you, I'm capable of doing anything, and I'm very close to breaking point.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Trevor Lawrence Jr., Sly Jordan, Jean-Pierre Alarcen, Andre Brissett, Bernard Edwards, Alvin Joiner, Andre Young, Morris Ricks

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@1980hardhitter

This album is so different, I would have never thought it was Dr. Dre on a blind test but damn this shit is hard as fuck just like always. Dr. Dre never disappoints.

@Delta-Noir

FEELS SO GOOD TO HEAR X ON THIS!!!!! and he killed it too

@MartisU101

X WENT TF IN

@mikechavez4205

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@alexandrosthomas96

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@prolifikwuhn

+Who Dat he hasn't been asleep ? He's been putting out new shit with the serial killers for a couple years now

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@bcboy87

That sound as Xzibit's saying "wait hold up i got next" is the same sound at the end of the track Lolo (Intro) from Dre's album 2001.

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