Respect Da Shield
Young Jeezy Lyrics


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You niggas wanna play, mayn?
You niggas wanna war? We'll take you to war
This tha shield mayn, C T E, mayn
You dunno whatchu fuckin' wit

You niggas wanna play?
We got somethin' hot for you
Osama clips, we got a 100 shots for you
U.S.D.A., respect da shield
U.S.D.A., respect da shield

You niggas wanna play?
We got somethin' hot for you
Osama clips, we got a 100 shots for you
U.S.D.A., respect da shield
U.S.D.A., respect da shield

It's the shield, who wanna problems wit' the 4 letters?
Thunder storm on you block give you bad weather
All black hoodie, all black gloves leather
Mossberg hitcha chest, lift you like a feather

And I keep a clip of young truth's fine
Bustin' at chya ass like them boys at Blood Dime
Grimin' wit it, but tha boys stay shine
Baby choppa' armor to jack it in the line

You gon' bump and I knock off you face
Witout the clippers, nigga, you can get a fresh fade
You loose lipped niggas finn' to get buttoned up
The Shield's here, nigga, time to straighten up

You niggas wanna play?
We got somethin' hot for you
Osama clips, we got a 100 shots for you
U.S.D.A., respect da shield
U.S.D.A., respect da shield

You niggas wanna play?
We got somethin' hot for you
Osama clips, we got a 100 shots for you
U.S.D.A., respect da shield
U.S.D.A., respect da shield

I'ma leave that man in abandon buildin', screamin' for the Lord
No feet, no hands and includin' a broken jaw
Dress you like a rapper so you don't feel left out
On the same shirt, boy, they got Kanye's chest out

No goofy for the oozi, the semi-auto to MAC 11
A.K. 47 leave his brains on the front yard
In front of his daughter, his son or his grandpa
Homies in the street deep, lookin' like a Trump squad

I'ma kill 'em, just gimme the clip
I got blue everywhere like it's revenge of The Crips
Holes in you body the size of a Bellagio chips
Yeah, Roccett-Locs burner, boy, as hot as it gits

You niggas wanna play?
We got somethin' hot for you
Osama clips, we got a 100 shots for you
U.S.D.A., respect da shield
U.S.D.A., respect da shield

You niggas wanna play?
We got somethin' hot for you
Osama clips, we got a 100 shots for you
U.S.D.A., respect da shield
U.S.D.A., respect da shield

Gimme everything, nigga, this 2'11
Run upon 'em, pull the pistol out, my .87
Blood money, yeah, we cashin' out mills
Disrespect the shield and get killed

Nah, it ain't a game, dogg, it's real in the field
X amount of shells pop a nigga like a pill
Top down on the old school 'Ville
Chromed hunned spokes on the mothafuckin' wheels

Trapstar, I got work in the area
United Streets, D-Boyz of America
Betcha life dat'll Mossberg'll bury you
They gone have to call a coroner to carry you

You niggas wanna play?
We got somethin' hot for you
Osama clips, we got a 100 shots for you
U.S.D.A., respect da shield
U.S.D.A., respect da shield

You niggas wanna play?
We got somethin' hot for you
Osama clips, we got a 100 shots for you




U.S.D.A., respect da shield
U.S.D.A., respect da shield

Overall Meaning

The song "Respect Da Shield" by Young Jeezy is an aggressive and threatening track where the artist warns his rivals that they will take them to war if they want to play. The shield is a reference to the CTE group (Corporate Thugz Entertainment) founded by Jeezy, which is a label that represents his music style and brand. Jeezy wants to intimidate his enemies by describing the weapons they possess, including the "Osama clips," which are ammunition with high firepower. He emphasizes that he is a member of the USDA (United Streets D-Boyz of America) and commands respect for his team's strength and firepower.


Jeezy's lyrics are filled with imagery of violence and brutality. He talks about leaving his enemies with broken jaws, dressing them up like rappers, and killing them in front of their family members. He asserts that he is not playing around and the consequences will be very real for those who disrespect the shield. He also makes references to his trapstar lifestyle by talking about his work in the area and getting blood money from his ventures.


Overall, "Respect Da Shield" is a hardcore rap track that delivers a strong message of power, dominance, and intimidation. The song’s lyrics are a reflection of the tough circumstances that Jeezy faced while growing up in Atlanta, Georgia.


Line by Line Meaning

You niggas wanna play, mayn?
Do you want to start trouble?


You niggas wanna war? We'll take you to war
We are ready to engage in conflict with you.


This tha shield mayn, C T E, mayn
The Shield represents our crew, CTE.


You dunno whatchu fuckin' wit
You aren't aware of what you're getting yourself into.


It's the shield, who wanna problems wit' the 4 letters?
We are the Shield, who wants to challenge us?


Thunder storm on you block give you bad weather
Our presence will cause chaos and destruction in your neighborhood.


All black hoodie, all black gloves leather
We wear all-black clothing, including leather gloves, to intimidate our opponents.


Mossberg hitcha chest, lift you like a feather
We will use a Mossberg shotgun to incapacitate you quickly.


And I keep a clip of young truth's fine
I am armed with a magazine of high-quality ammunition.


Bustin' at chya ass like them boys at Blood Dime
We shoot like the members of the Blood gang.


Grimin' wit it, but tha boys stay shine
We are smiling while engaging in violent behavior, but we remain prosperous.


Baby choppa' armor to jack it in the line
Our small firearms are equipped with protective gear for our members.


You gon' bump and I knock off you face
If you disrespect us, we will physically harm you.


Witout the clippers, nigga, you can get a fresh fade
We will beat you up without the need for a shaving tool, making your face bruised and battered.


You loose lipped niggas finn' to get buttoned up
Those who talk recklessly will be dealt with harshly.


I'ma leave that man in abandon buildin', screamin' for the Lord
We will trap and hurt our opponents in secluded, empty structures, where they will suffer and pray for salvation.


No feet, no hands and includin' a broken jaw
We will maim our opponents, making them unable to move and causing extreme pain.


Dress you like a rapper so you don't feel left out
We will dress you up like a popular musician so you can fit in with the trend.


On the same shirt, boy, they got Kanye's chest out
You'll wear a shirt showing Kanye West's naked torso, revealing your submission to us.


No goofy for the oozi, the semi-auto to MAC 11
We don't use cheap, unreliable firearms. We use semi-automatic weapons and MAC 11s.


A.K. 47 leave his brains on the front yard
We will use AK-47s to blow your brains out in your front yard.


In front of his daughter, his son or his grandpa
We will execute you in front of your loved ones.


Homies in the street deep, lookin' like a Trump squad
Our crew is deep like a group of supporters of former President Trump.


I'ma kill 'em, just gimme the clip
I will murder our enemies, give me ammunition.


I got blue everywhere like it's revenge of The Crips
My gang has a presence in every neighborhood, just like the Crips do.


Holes in you body the size of a Bellagio chips
We will shoot you multiple times, leaving bullet holes the size of poker chips from the Bellagio casino.


Yeah, Roccett-Locs burner, boy, as hot as it gits
Our guns are dangerous, and we are not afraid to use them.


Gimme everything, nigga, this 2'11
Give me all of your valuables while I threaten you with my gun.


Run upon 'em, pull the pistol out, my .87
I will confront and rob you at gunpoint with my .87-caliber weapon.


Blood money, yeah, we cashin' out mills
We earn a lot of money through violent, criminal activities.


Disrespect the shield and get killed
If you insult or challenge our crew, we will kill you.


Nah, it ain't a game, dogg, it's real in the field
This is not a game, it's serious and violent in the streets.


X amount of shells pop a nigga like a pill
A certain amount of bullets will easily take down a person.


Top down on the old school 'Ville
We drive a classic Cadillac with the top down.


Chromed hunned spokes on the mothafuckin' wheels
Our car has shiny, expensive wheels with 100 spokes each.


Trapstar, I got work in the area
I am a successful drug dealer in this region.


United Streets, D-Boyz of America
We are a group of organized criminals who control the streets.


Betcha life dat'll Mossberg'll bury you
Our Mossberg shotgun will end your life.


They gone have to call a coroner to carry you
After we kill you, the authorities will have to retrieve your dead body.


You niggas wanna play?
Are you ready to challenge us?


We got somethin' hot for you
We have powerful weapons to use against you.


Osama clips, we got a 100 shots for you
We have many rounds of ammunition, like the terrorist Osama Bin Laden.


U.S.D.A., respect da shield
Our crew's name is U.S.D.A., and you should fear and obey us.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME ROCKETT, MARQUINARIUS SANCHEZ HOLMES, RENALDO WHITMAN, RONDY O'NEAL GIBSON

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