Tough Guy
Xzibit Featuring Busta Rhymes Lyrics


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Aiyyo it's the immaculate conception Busta Bus himself
And nuttin other than the godfather, spectacular X to the Zizzle
That's what the fuck it is, 'nuff said

YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!
I want to see you motherfuckers put your hands up
Stretch bitch like you doin aerobics motherfucker
Yeah!

[Chorus]
Thought you was a tough guy? (BOOM!)
When I put one right in ya head, now tell me what you think you is now
(A top dollar biller, a Rottweiler, a killer)
(Slap the shit out a nigga tryin to copy my style)

Check it
I got cars (many) switches (many) hoes and (many) bitches
(Many) huh, bodies that's buried in holes of many ditches
(Many, many) homes, plenty chrome up on my whip
(Plenty) stop for you make me run up on your block and cock the semi
Ready, any, nigga front I hold it steady
I (cock) back (pop) the ratchet and spill your spaghetti
HUH! Properties or blocks, we control 'em
(Many, many) glocks know how I kill all your soldiers Freddy
My machete (huh) will cut niggaz like I ain't really like 'em
(Ha!) Then carve a nigga meat deep like I'm killin a bison
HUH! Tyson, animal instinct the way I will beat you
Got (many) shots and (plenty) spots for them bullets to eat you
(Ha!) See through (huh) them holes them bullets'll leave in between you
(Ha!) It seems you, got left to die slow all up inside the venue

[Chorus]

Yup! Yo
Orangutangin slangin, I'm hangin over the edge
I rock two 40 glocks, I call 'em Barney and Fred
I stay hungry like I'm only fed water and bread
The king of the castle get at you, screamin off witcha head
Brutal bustin, it's the X to the Z, we chart climbin
You see my name next to that diamond, it's all timin
Hit you in the stomach, with somethin your face and feet'll
be touchin to have your bones start crackin and bustin
To my women who be workin them jeans with fat asses
Rich Itala heels, Roberto Cavali glasses
Come to my hideout, let me pimp your ride out
Hit your backside, tear your spine out and slide out
(HUHHH!) Yeah, cause my grind don't quit
I'm a walkin franchise with them extra clips
I keep the bread roll thick, do lines so sick
that you can cut 'em with a razor blade, sniff the shit, c'mon

[Chorus]

Yeah, check it
I tell you (no lie) bitch nigga you (gon' die - kill or be killed!)
Or get bodied just because you (walked by - nigga be still!)
'Fore the trigger go off and a (shot fly) and the shit'll be ill
If the shot turn your stomach to a (pot pie) nigga we spill
A little liquor for the homey muh'fucka (WE STILL)
'll make a nigga leak blood, 'til he need a (REFILL)
You try to be a tough guy, and complicate what I build
Somebody don't beat the shit out this muh'fucka (WE WILL!)

Asthmatic, dramatic, fold you like a Kraftmatic
Heavy metal press hittin your chest like a train wreck
Command respect, throw it one time for your set on deck
Niggaz you never forget
I set up precedents, homey you never snitch, hide the evidence
Dummies dig ditches, they dyin for dead presidents
The big screen make 'em seem large like an elephant
But in real life they so soft and so delicate





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Tough Guy" by Xzibit featuring Busta Rhymes is a classic hip hop track that talks about the gangsta lifestyle. The song kicks off with the two artists introducing themselves, showcasing their skills. The chorus "Thought you was a tough guy? When I put one right in ya head, now tell me what you think you is now" implies that even though some people act tough, they are nothing when faced with death. The verses talk about the usual trappings of the gangster lifestyle like cars, switches, homes, bitches, and guns. The lyricists describe the different ways they prefer to inflict pain on their enemies, including cutting them up with a machete.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of snitching and hiding evidence. The rappers make it clear that they do not tolerate snitches and that anyone who tries to testify against them will meet a violent end. They own multiple guns, which they are not afraid to use, as they refer to their guns as "Barney and Fred." The song's themes are dark, and the lyrics tell a story of a world that is defined by violence, death, and fear.


Overall, "Tough Guy" is a hard-hitting hip hop song filled with violent imagery and boasts about a lifestyle that many people find controversial. However, the song has been well-received by fans of the genre, who appreciate its raw and uncompromising lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Aiyyo it's the immaculate conception Busta Bus himself
Busta Rhymes introduces himself with grandeur, comparing himself to the concept of immaculate conception


And nuttin other than the godfather, spectacular X to the Zizzle
Busta Rhymes praises Xzibit's greatness, calling him the 'godfather' and 'spectacular'


That's what the fuck it is, 'nuff said
Busta Rhymes confirms that Xzibit is as great as he says he is, end of story


I want to see you motherfuckers put your hands up
Busta Rhymes directs the audience to put their hands up in excitement


Stretch bitch like you doin aerobics motherfucker
Busta Rhymes demands the audience to get hyped and energetic


Thought you was a tough guy? (BOOM!)
Xzibit challenges those that claim to be tough, punctuating it with a gunshot sound effect


When I put one right in ya head, now tell me what you think you is now
Xzibit questions someone's toughness after shooting them in the head


A top dollar biller, a Rottweiler, a killer
Xzibit lists off what someone would claim to be, but then questions their actual 'toughness'


Slap the shit out a nigga tryin to copy my style
Xzibit threatens those who try to emulate his unique style


I got cars (many) switches (many) hoes and (many) bitches
Xzibit boasts about his material possessions: cars, switch-controlled hydraulics, and women


Bodies that's buried in holes of many ditches
Xzibit has murdered and buried people in various locations


Homes, plenty chrome up on my whip
Xzibit has many houses and expensive cars with shiny rims


Stop for you make me run up on your block and cock the semi
Xzibit will pull out a semi-automatic weapon and threaten those who cross him


Any, nigga front I hold it steady
Xzibit will remain steady and aim to shoot those who try to confront him


I (cock) back (pop) the ratchet and spill your spaghetti
Xzibit describes shooting someone in such a way that their insides spill out


Properties or blocks, we control 'em
Xzibit and his group have control over certain areas and properties


Many, many glocks know how I kill all your soldiers Freddy
Xzibit has many guns and has killed many of his enemies


My machete (huh) will cut niggaz like I ain't really like 'em
Xzibit has access to and is willing to use a machete to kill people he doesn't like


Then carve a nigga meat deep like I'm killin a bison
If Xzibit doesn't have a gun or machete, he is capable of killing someone with his bare hands


Tyson, animal instinct the way I will beat you
Xzibit compares himself to boxer Mike Tyson and his ability to brutally beat someone


Got (many) shots and (plenty) spots for them bullets to eat you
Xzibit has access to many bullets and has many places to shoot someone


See through (huh) them holes them bullets'll leave in between you
Xzibit threatens to shoot someone so many times that there will be holes in between their body parts


It seems you, got left to die slow all up inside the venue
Xzibit describes leaving someone to die inside a building


Orangutangin slangin, I'm hangin over the edge
Xzibit describes his aggressive and over-the-top style


I rock two 40 glocks, I call 'em Barney and Fred
Xzibit has two guns named after the cartoon characters Barney and Fred


I stay hungry like I'm only fed water and bread
Xzibit remains motivated and constantly aggressive


The king of the castle get at you, screamin off witcha head
Xzibit asserts his dominance over others and is often loud and brash


Brutal bustin, it's the X to the Z, we chart climbin
Xzibit describes his violent tendencies while staying on top of his music career


You see my name next to that diamond, it's all timin
Xzibit has achieved great success and is recognized as such


Hit you in the stomach, with somethin your face and feet'll be touchin
Xzibit describes hitting someone with great force, causing them to collapse


To my women who be workin them jeans with fat asses
Xzibit compliments women who have curvy figures


Rich Itala heels, Roberto Cavali glasses
Xzibit mentions expensive fashion brands often worn by attractive women


Come to my hideout, let me pimp your ride out
Xzibit extends an invitation to pimp someone's vehicle


Hit your backside, tear your spine out and slide out (HUHHH!)
Xzibit describes hitting someone so hard it causes their spine to come out


Cause my grind don't quit
Xzibit is constantly working hard on his music and career


I'm a walkin franchise with them extra clips
Xzibit is a successful and self-sustaining entity with plenty of resources


I keep the bread roll thick, do lines so sick
Xzibit makes a lot of money and produces great music


that you can cut 'em with a razor blade, sniff the shit, c'mon
Xzibit brags that his lyrics are so good, you could cut them with a razor blade and snort them like drugs


I tell you (no lie) bitch nigga you (gon' die - kill or be killed!)
Xzibit threatens someone, stating that they will die


Or get bodied just because you (walked by - nigga be still!)
Xzibit implies that someone could be killed for simply being in his presence


Fore the trigger go off and a (shot fly) and the shit'll be ill
Xzibit warns someone that if they step out of line, he will shoot them


If the shot turn your stomach to a (pot pie) nigga we spill
Xzibit describes shooting someone in their stomach and causing their insides to pour out


A little liquor for the homey muh'fucka (WE STILL)
Xzibit and his crew celebrate their recent success and accomplishments


Make a nigga leak blood, 'til he need a (REFILL)
Xzibit promises to hurt someone badly until they need a blood transfusion


You try to be a tough guy, and complicate what I build
Xzibit sees someone trying to be tough as a direct threat to his success


Somebody don't beat the shit out this muh'fucka (WE WILL!)
Xzibit and his crew threaten to beat someone up


Asthmatic, dramatic, fold you like a Kraftmatic
Xzibit paints himself as a menacing figure, capable of causing severe harm


Heavy metal press hittin your chest like a train wreck
Xzibit compares himself to a heavy metal train, capable of causing great destruction


Command respect, throw it one time for your set on deck
Xzibit demands respect and loyalty from his followers


Niggaz you never forget
Xzibit warns those who dare cross him that they will never forget it


I set up precedents, homey you never snitch, hide the evidence
Xzibit characterizes himself as someone who sets the standard and warns others not to snitch or leave evidence against him


Dummies dig ditches, they dyin for dead presidents
Xzibit mocks those who would try to take him down for money


The big screen make 'em seem large like an elephant
Xzibit points out the false representation of power on the big screen


But in real life they so soft and so delicate
Xzibit emphasizes the difference between image and reality, claiming that his enemies are ultimately weak and vulnerable




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ALVIN JOYNER, TONY LOUIS COTTRELL, TREVOR SMITH, JONATHAN ROTEM

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@dub537h5

This whole song has a great flow to it. X is so underrated.

@crashhiphop1092

He used to be on every radio, then he stopped rapping.
Kinda like what happened when Eminem stopped.
Eminem stopped rapping, radio stopped playing.
If X came back he would probably be on the radio as long as he doesn't mention god and doesn't diss anybody.

@sensix106

These are the people that should be praise in the Hiphop industry!!! Style unique! Mentality unique! Beats unique! Flow, out if this world!!! Big respect

@zinelbgm

Busta Rhmyes : Yo Xzibit? Xzibit : What's up? Busta Rhymes : You're my brother from another mother! (Real Quote)

@dachozensun

I promise I just asked myself did these two ever collab... and here it is.... thank you..

@tufacksmalls4104

Bro I ended up here thinking the same thing 6 months later😂

@yinyanggemini53

Lookin like Brothers on this Picture

@yinyanggemini53

+DidYouPlanThis Hahahaha of course!!! I listen to these n...gas and I´m racist .......the rest of the time ;D

@lozicrazy

Crazy how kuch better 90s rap is, not even on some old head shit (im 17) this shit keeps you intrigued and anticipating the next bar, verse, song and album from these guys. Ive been woken and am glad

@beezy239

Proxan I get what you tryna say and I'm glad you found this music but this song isn't from the 90s lol

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