Lyrics & breakdown
- 06
Fuck y'all
- 28
What nigga you need a gun? I'll get you that
29P-89 nigga let Dre stitch you back
30Web and Nitty street niggas I admit to that
31But I don't even want your chain, I'll let the Crips do that
Block noteUses a public loss to puncture the image
TargetJoe Budden
MeaningWhat it means: In “But I don't even want your chain, I'll let the Crips do that,” The Game points to property being taken or another visible loss as evidence that Joe Budden's claimed security and power failed in practice. Why it was said: The Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled. The anecdote gives the audience a concrete event against which to test Joe Budden's persona, turning an abstract toughness debate into a remembered humiliation.
ContextThe Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled.
- 52
He gon' give you 50 G's in a plastic sack
53And I'mma give you 3,500 cash for that
54Gotta keep your mouth closed or I'mma blast the mac
55They won't believe you, whole world know that bastard rap
Block noteImagines the battle as physical destruction
TargetJoe Budden
MeaningWhat it means: In “Gotta keep your mouth closed or I'mma blast the mac,” The Game converts lyrical defeat into death, shooting, burial, or bodily harm directed at Joe Budden. Why it was said: The Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled. The violent image makes the response sound final: instead of proposing an endless exchange, the artist depicts Joe Budden as unable to return for another round.
ContextThe Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled.
- 56
Once you outta the throne, you can't have it back
57Retirement home and ain't nuttin' after that
58Except you layin' in a casket black, suit on
59You can't go to heaven with Timberland boots on
Block noteContests who deserves the top position
TargetJoe Budden
MeaningWhat it means: In “Once you outta the throne, you can't have it back,” The Game turns rank, legacy, or leadership into the issue and argues that Joe Budden's claim to the position is undeserved. Why it was said: The Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled. The line identifies the prize behind the feud—control of reputation—and asks whose record supports the title rather than whose claim went unchallenged.
ContextThe Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled.
- 108
My bitch harder than you, yeah Vida loco
109I ain't sold one record got rap in a chokehold
110I'm Dre certified like the leader of the band
111Run up, you sure to die, I'll leave you where you stand
Block noteImagines the battle as physical destruction
TargetJoe Budden
MeaningWhat it means: In “Run up, you sure to die, I'll leave you where you stand,” The Game converts lyrical defeat into death, shooting, burial, or bodily harm directed at Joe Budden. Why it was said: The Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled. The violent image makes the response sound final: instead of proposing an endless exchange, the artist depicts Joe Budden as unable to return for another round.
ContextThe Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled.
- 144
Just a little information for your summer vacation
145Bring your chain 'cause every nigga in L.A. waitin'
146Mad cause Detroit beat the shit out the Lakers
147And they'll kill you 'cause they can't find Gary Payton
Block noteUses a public loss to puncture the image
TargetJoe Budden
MeaningWhat it means: In “Bring your chain 'cause every nigga in L.A. waitin',” The Game points to property being taken or another visible loss as evidence that Joe Budden's claimed security and power failed in practice. Why it was said: The Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled. The anecdote gives the audience a concrete event against which to test Joe Budden's persona, turning an abstract toughness debate into a remembered humiliation.
ContextThe Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled.
- 184
And I got a extra clip in my Reeboks 'cause I'm in and out my socks every time I see cops
185Game got the streets locked, call 911, get the whole fuckin' LAPD shot
186Niggas snitchin' to the street cops, get your nephews and your niece shot
187When my heat cocked, then the beef stop
Block noteImagines the battle as physical destruction
TargetJoe Budden
MeaningWhat it means: In “Niggas snitchin' to the street cops, get your nephews and your niece shot,” The Game converts lyrical defeat into death, shooting, burial, or bodily harm directed at Joe Budden. Why it was said: The Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled. The violent image makes the response sound final: instead of proposing an endless exchange, the artist depicts Joe Budden as unable to return for another round.
ContextThe Game directs the record at Joe Budden during their mid-2000s exchange, before the two publicly reconciled.
- 204
I ain't tryna be L.A.'s king, he carry a pimp cup