Figure It Out
Young De ft. Xzibit & Mykestro Lyrics

Broadcasting live from Los Angeles
The song is being performed and broadcasted live from the city of Los Angeles.

Wait now let me guess, I'll see how this go
The singer is pausing to observe how the situation will unfold before making a move or responding.

You don't knuckle up, just pull your pistol
Instead of engaging in fist fighting, some people choose to immediately resort to using firearms to solve a conflict.

You can't fuck with us, I launch a missile
The artist is asserting their superiority and capability to overpower their opponents by using a metaphor of launching a missile.

You know from this close I can't miss so,
The artist is so close to their target that they won't miss their shot.

So figure it out
The singer is challenging their opponents to come to a realization or decision about how to proceed in the situation.

I don't care for what you saying,
The singer is unwilling to entertain or listen to their opponents' words.

I'm praying for you motherfuckers thinking I'm playing
Despite their opponents' disbelief or disregard, the artist is serious and will take action if necessary.

I'm playing till the 4-5 starts the spraying
The artist will continue to engage in violent conflict until guns are drawn and shots are fired from a .45 caliber weapon.

You niggas explaining, I thought you was banging, lets figure it out!
The artist is questioning their opponents' supposed gang affiliations and challenging them to prove themselves.

That you a gangster, rider, hustler,
The singer is questioning their opponents' claimed identities as a gangster, rider, or hustler.

Which one are you, and what you gonna do
The artist is challenging their opponents to choose their true identity and decide on a course of action.

When it go down, pop off,
In a violent situation, the singer expects their opponents to react and possibly use firearms.

Go hard, come soft
The singer is warning their opponents that they need to fully commit to the situation and not be indecisive or unpredictable.

Then you get pumped like a chump in the lunch hall
If their opponents fail to stay true to their identity or back down, they will suffer the consequences and be treated as an easy target.

Unregistered heat, that's a gun charge
Possessing a firearm without proper registration and documentation is a criminal offense and carries a gun charge.

Two clips one gun, that's a menage
Having two clips of ammunition for a single gun is compared to a sexual act involving three people, known as a menage a trois.

(Yeah!)
An exclamation of agreement or affirmation.

And we can see through the facade
The singer and their allies are able to see past their opponents' fake personas or fronts.

Most pressure you ever had on your back was a massage
The amount of pressure or stress that their opponents have faced in their lives is minimal and only comparable to a light massage.

It's all fun and games until somebody get got
The situation may have started out lighthearted or playful, but things can turn dangerous and deadly very quickly.

People start arguing somebody get shot
Arguments and disputes can escalate to involve the use of firearms and deadly force.

Police investigate, and what if you get caught
If law enforcement becomes involved and their opponents are caught, they could face severe legal consequences.

Now you the latest addition to the maximum state prison
The artist is describing the likely outcome of their opponents getting caught and being sentenced to a maximum security prison.

I'm just a hard-headed nigga that can't listen
The singer is admitting to being stubborn and unwilling to take advice or heed warnings from others.

My motto is if it ain't broke don't fix it
The singer believes in leaving things alone as long as they are functioning properly or successfully.

My trigger finger itches
The singer is eager and prepared to use their firearm if necessary.

If you start tripping I'mma pull that four-fifth and ride!
If their opponents show signs of aggression or instability, the artist will use their .45 caliber firearm and take control of the situation.

But this shit ain't a math problem
The situation they are in cannot be solved or analyzed using mathematical concepts or formulas.

When you have beef with mad niggas with straps on 'em
When facing a conflict with multiple aggressive individuals who are armed with firearms.

Subtract your ego and carry a two
The singer is advising their allies to set aside their pride and bring a second weapon for backup.

'Fore a bullet flies and divides you and your crew
Before bullets start flying and potentially injuring or separating them from their allies.

That's why so longs as I'mma live illegal
The artist plans to continue to engage in illegal activities for as long as they live.

I'm not a shook one like that Mobb Deep single
The artist is fearless and unafraid, unlike the artist of a popular hip hop song by Mobb Deep.

A black polo, hoodie, and a pea-coat
The singer is describing their clothing or fashion style.

Ain't what I meant when I said I keep the heat close
The artist is clarifying that their use of the term 'heat' does not refer to their clothing, but rather to their firearm.

There's way to many fake ass Nino Brown's
There are too many people falsely claiming to be like the singer of the film 'New Jack City,' Nino Brown.

Running around that's down to they last C-Note
These imposters are often broke or struggling financially.

It's Cali baby, catch a fade without the barbershop
In California, one can easily get into a physical altercation without any need for a barbershop or other location as an excuse.

Got you and your pride lying out on the side walk
After losing a fight or being humiliated, one may be left lying on the sidewalk with their pride damaged.

The cops is still using the same old white chalk
Despite advancements in forensic technology, law enforcement still uses traditional methods like chalk outlines to mark crime scenes.

And (?) is still carrying (?)
The lyric is unclear, but it may refer to individuals who continue to carry weapons despite the risks and consequences.

They ain't asking for time when they say "You got a watch?"
When someone demands to know the time, they may actually be asking if the other person is carrying a watch or other valuable item that can be stolen.

They mean you back where you at, and how you talk
If someone is robbed or assaulted, they may be targeted again for having a certain accent or way of speaking that reveals their location or background.

A mix with Mayweather, now way better since
The artist is comparing their improved fighting skills to those of professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.

I put tips on a motherfucker so I save us the itch
The artist has put bullets or tips in their firearm in order to eliminate any potential threats and avoid the need to use excessive force.

She's looking outta your favor, the flame of the fifth
The singer's firearm is favoring them and working to their advantage.

Put an end to that corageous shit
The artist is threatening to end their opponents' courageous or brave behavior by force.

No such thing as part time banging where I'm from
In the singer's hometown or neighborhood, one cannot be only partially involved in gang activity.

Ain't no can occasional crips, trip!
Claiming to be a member of a gang like the Crips requires full-time commitment and loyalty, not just occasional involvement.

When you face a permanent vacation and your prints on paper
If their opponents get caught and imprisoned, it will be a permanent and unpleasant experience and their fingerprints will be on record.

Ain't no shaking his hand, that's some real shit!
If someone is involved in a serious crime or conflict, they cannot expect to shake hands and make amends easily or without consequence.

Would you rather be caught with it, or without it?
The artist is posing a rhetorical question about whether it is better to be caught carrying a firearm or to be caught in a dangerous situation without one.

It's hard as if you wanna be in it, or around it?
The singer is asking their allies whether they are fully committed to the conflict or would rather stay on the sidelines.

Detectives will flock when the hectic
If a violent incident occurs, law enforcement will quickly arrive and begin investigating the scene.

The hecklering (?) come out,
The yelling, shouting, or heckling that often accompanies fights or confrontations begins.

I send a spectrum of shots (Raaaahh!)
The artist unleashes a flurry of shots from their firearm.

I Paul (?) that peer pressure to pop
The lyric is unclear, but it may refer to the artist's ability to eliminate or resist peer pressure influence to engage in illegal activities.

Whether it stays important or shall I undress (Look)
The lyric is unclear, but it may refer to the singer's clothing or actions and whether they are necessary or not in the current situation.

I Shoot first ask questions last
The artist is taking a no-nonsense and aggressive approach to the conflict, and is willing to use their firearm without hesitation.

The AK to them niggas with the neverending (?
The lyric is unclear, but it may refer to the singer using an AK-47 firearm against their opponents who have a neverending or persistent nature.