Guilty
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Yo, yo, yo yo yo yo yo
Yo yo yo, yo yo yo yo yo
All my ladies up! All my fellas up!

Rudebwoy
Yo yo yo yo, get up

[Chorus]
Just cause I'm guilty
All my ghettoes up! All my ghetto's up!
Weh dem deh?
There doing you wrong
Let's get it poppin', let's get it poppin', yo yo yo yo yo yo yo
Jamaica!
Just cause I'm guilty
We burn from Jamaica straight back to America
Don't live at all
Philly! Manhattan! Yo! Washington!
Let's get the party started!

Now all my niggas stay dirty dirty, buss rounds by the thirty thirty
Frontin' niggas y'all don't say a wordy wordy
I'm tired of y'all niggas frontin', and gettin' away
But y'all niggas ain't gone leave today
I got that hot nine seven shit, drop dime never bitch
y'all niggas know that I ain't even got the leverage
Pullin' out guns huh, never even usin' 'em
Bounty we pull our guns and damn near abusin' 'em
This goes out for my ghetto's in America
Real niggas stand if your fake I ain't hearin' ya
And I don't need you on my album to sell
My name rings bells, so take it to hell
This, is for New York, uh! stop that shit pause dog bitch rewind this
Oh, and I'm Swizz the monster
y'all can hate all y'all want Ruff Ryders the sponsor

Just cause I'm guilty
OK! That's right!
There doing you wrong
OK! That's right!
Just cause I'm guilty
OK! That's right!
Don't live it all
OK! That's right! A weh dem a deal wit?

From the streets of Jamaica I come with special delivery
Bounty Killer Swizz Beatz the new discovery
Why dem mess with us and know say shit wouldn't be lovely?
Last bwoy weh diss me well him still inna recovery
Now they want to cry when situation gettin' ugly
I am from the ghetto I know nothin bout your luxury
Hear dem cats they braggin bout it's all about the benjees
The riches and the bitches and the ice and the Bentley
I am from the streets where thuggies dyin plenty
Have to be careful if you die before your twenty
I make a vow mi haffi reach before mi seventy
Brought up inna this thing just for a century, yo!

Just cause I'm guilty
OK! That's right!
There doing you wrong
OK! That's right!
Just cause I'm guilty
OK! That's right!
Don't live it all
OK! That's right! Bounty Killer, Swizz Beatz

Yo, yo we comin' through we got that raw
Tell me what your workin' for
We don't care about the bouncers comin' through the front door
Swizz Beatz, Bounty Killer givin' you the hardcore
Everybody standin' up givin' up the encore

Swizz Beatz my logo my motto, fully represent ghetto
Swizz, on your mark, get ready then let's go
I got to get these pesos to end all my stress so
The whole world mi let know now punk cannot test you

We know it's all good till a playa act up (Easy)
And then I back up and make the clubs packed up
I, don't drink but I'll buy the bar
Give it all to the club but don't crash your car

Tell dem ghetto superstar, that's who we are
If that's not enough man a soldiers at war
With no riches and car, so fagots stay far
And a blar man a blar don't you see dem too hard?

Just cause I'm guilty
OK! That's right!
There doing you wrong
OK! That's right!
Just cause I'm

OK! That's right!
OK! That's right!

You just heard a world premiere, Swizz Beatz, Bounty Killer
This is our year, any haters yo get outta here!
Yo yo, yo yo yo, easy man, just bounce
Just bounce, I'm back on this scene
I got my feet playin' on the ground for you cowards huh!
Oh, yeah, y'all ain't ready for the war?!
Bounty! I'm a check you in Jamaica, I be in the hood in up top, New York
Or you catch me down at the dirty dirty, A.T.L.
Or you can catch me, on the west coast, that Cali Cali Cali Cali Cali




Catch me at that mid west, hey! I'm all over the world
Uh! Now be easy dog! one

Overall Meaning

The song "Guilty" by Bounty Killer featuring Swizz Beatz is a high-energy rap song with a powerful message. The lyrics describe the struggles of growing up in the ghetto and the unfairness of being treated as guilty before being proven innocent. The chorus, "Just cause I'm guilty, they doing you wrong," highlights the pervasive injustice and prejudice that exists in society.


The song begins with a call to action for all "ghetto" people to stand up and be counted. The lyrics express frustration with fronting individuals who pretend to be tough, but never follow through on their words. Bounty Killer acknowledges that he is guilty of being from the ghetto, but he refuses to accept the way that society treats him because of it.


Throughout the song, Bounty Killer and Swizz Beatz emphasize their roots in Jamaica and their pride in being from the streets. They contrast their upbringing with the luxurious lifestyles of the rich and famous, and express their determination to rise above their circumstances. The lyrics challenge listeners to take control of their lives and refuse to be held back by their environment or their past.


Overall, "Guilty" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt marginalized or oppressed. The song's lyrics encourage listeners to stand up for themselves and fight against injustice, while also celebrating the strength and resilience of those who come from the ghetto.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, yo, yo yo yo yo yo
Bounty is hyping up the crowd


Yo yo yo, yo yo yo yo yo
Continuation of the hype, getting everyone energized


All my ladies up! All my fellas up!
Bounty is addressing the crowd and getting them to participate


Rudebwoy
Bounty is establishing his persona as a rude boy or gangster


Yo yo yo yo, get up
Continuing to hype up the crowd and get them moving


[Chorus] Just cause I'm guilty All my ghettoes up! All my ghetto's up! Weh dem deh? There doing you wrong Let's get it poppin', let's get it poppin', yo yo yo yo yo yo yo Jamaica! We burn from Jamaica straight back to America Don't live at all Philly! Manhattan! Yo! Washington! Let's get the party started!
Bounty is speaking to his fellow people from the ghetto, addressing the wrongs being done to them and inviting them to party and celebrate their culture and identity


Now all my niggas stay dirty dirty, buss rounds by the thirty thirty Frontin' niggas y'all don't say a wordy wordy I'm tired of y'all niggas frontin', and gettin' away But y'all niggas ain't gone leave today I got that hot nine seven shit, drop dime never bitch y'all niggas know that I ain't even got the leverage Pullin' out guns huh, never even usin' 'em Bounty we pull our guns and damn near abusin' 'em
Bounty is calling out the fake gangsters who aren't actually putting in work, and bragging about his own ability to use his weapons if necessary


This goes out for my ghetto's in America Real niggas stand if your fake I ain't hearin' ya And I don't need you on my album to sell My name rings bells, so take it to hell
Bounty is affirming his loyalty to his people, calling out the fake gangsters again, and asserting his independence from those who try to profit off of his name


This, is for New York, uh! stop that shit pause dog bitch rewind this Oh, and I'm Swizz the monster y'all can hate all y'all want Ruff Ryders the sponsor OK! That's right!
Bounty and Swizz are representing for New York, acknowledging their haters, and shouting out their record label


From the streets of Jamaica I come with special delivery Bounty Killer Swizz Beatz the new discovery Why dem mess with us and know say shit wouldn't be lovely? Last bwoy weh diss me well him still inna recovery Now they want to cry when situation gettin' ugly I am from the ghetto I know nothin bout your luxury Hear dem cats they braggin bout it's all about the benjees The riches and the bitches and the ice and the Bentley I am from the streets where thuggies dyin plenty Have to be careful if you die before your twenty I make a vow mi haffi reach before mi seventy Brought up inna this thing just for a century, yo!
Bounty is reflecting on his journey from the streets of Jamaica to his newfound fame as a rapper, addressing the violence and struggle of ghetto life while also critiquing the materialism and superficiality of mainstream culture


Yo, yo we comin' through we got that raw Tell me what your workin' for We don't care about the bouncers comin' through the front door Swizz Beatz, Bounty Killer givin' you the hardcore Everybody standin' up givin' up the encore Swizz Beatz my logo my motto, fully represent ghetto Swizz, on your mark, get ready then let's go I got to get these pesos to end all my stress so The whole world mi let know now punk cannot test you
Bounty and Swizz are continuing to hype up the crowd and assert their tough-guy personas, emphasizing their allegiance to the ghetto and their disregard for authority


We know it's all good till a playa act up (Easy) And then I back up and make the clubs packed up I, don't drink but I'll buy the bar Give it all to the club but don't crash your car Tell dem ghetto superstar, that's who we are If that's not enough man a soldiers at war With no riches and car, so fagots stay far And a blar man a blar don't you see dem too hard?
Bounty is acknowledging the potential for violence and trouble in his lifestyle, but also asserting his generosity and status as a superstar from the ghetto, while also throwing shade at those who can't handle the pressure


You just heard a world premiere, Swizz Beatz, Bounty Killer This is our year, any haters yo get outta here! Yo yo, yo yo yo, easy man, just bounce Just bounce, I'm back on this scene I got my feet playin' on the ground for you cowards huh! Oh, yeah, y'all ain't ready for the war?! Bounty! I'm a check you in Jamaica, I be in the hood in up top, New York Or you catch me down at the dirty dirty, A.T.L. Or you can catch me, on the west coast, that Cali Cali Cali Cali Cali Catch me at that mid west, hey! I'm all over the world Uh! Now be easy dog! one
Bounty and Swizz are celebrating their new music and daring their haters to try and stop them, while also boasting about their worldwide reach and challenging anyone who wants to try and step to them




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN, HERBERT IVEY, ROGER A. CLARK, LONNIE LEDFORD, J. L. WALLACE, TERRY WOODFORD, JASON BROWN, RODNEY PRICE

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@thecryptoendgame

Bounty killed the battle !! They both did !! I’m glad to have witnessed that live ! Brooklyn was a whole party !!

@yahigelharrison7870

Big tune... Versus.. Bounty killed it..Big up Swizz

@spentheman331

I actually like this song. This came out in 2002. 2002 (especially the summer of that year) was an EXCELLENT year for me.

@robertroach734

Bounty killer the GOD of DANCEHALL

@chynadoll8501

Beenie vs. Bounty versus reminded me how lit this song was

@terondavis3843

Word!

@wendigo3140

Here after the epic versus battle🔥

@tonybrown7790

Bounty and Swizz love it

@latoniaspeakz709

Check out "Dream" by Bounty Killer very inspirational and uplifting, this man is diverse.

@errolrobinson1214

killa is the greatest dance hall artists ever

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