(*talking*)
Say, say yeah-yeah, come here for a minute
(listen to me everybody), huh it`s a true story people
(I got a story to tell), about a G-A-N-G-S-T-A
[E.S.G.]
Gangsta, never heard the word befo`
Think the first time, I was like nine years old
All my life been told, don`t you curse or steal
Do onto others as they do onto you, be for real
Saw my first drug deal, while in the 8th grade
So this the way, a lot of po` folks be getting paid
I wasn`t raised that way, I`m making A`s and B`s
But I`m sick and tired, of having empty ass Christmas trees
Wasn`t no mongoose for me, or sued Pumas for the Boss
Couldn`t get no bike, cause my mama laid off
Santa Clause ain`t coming, ain`t chimneys in the projects
Just smoked out vents, begging for a long check
Hanging on the wrong set, eating cookies and chips
While other cats on the track, had cookies to flip
Exposed me to a new way, to get me some pay
Day by day, I`m turning to a
[Hook]
(all american gangsta), all my life I wanted to be
A real (gangsta), not the kind on TV
I mean a (gangsta), and I ain`t talking bout prankstas
(a gangsta), talking bout that (all american gangsta)
That`s the only life I know
I mean a (gangsta), all about his cash flow
I mean a (gangsta), one that just won`t quit
A real (gangsta), talking bout (that all american gangsta)
[E.S.G.]
Coming home, from practice
Throw my jersey in the washer, grab my work from under my mattress
Be on the block, 5 to 9 going bout 10
The next day I wake up, same thang again
True sporting letterman, football or hoops
Ain`t no telling what you`ll find, stuffed in my Polo boots
All-city athlete, two T.D`s a game
Hop off the bus hit the cuts, three OZ`s of caine
See a year came, all-state putting it down
20 points 10 rebounds, scoring six pounds
College scouts came down, even a few from the pro`s
But little do they know, I`m a
[Hook]
(all american gangsta), all my life I wanted to be
A real (gangsta), not the kind on TV
I mean a (gangsta), not no studio pranksta
But a (gangsta), talking bout (that all american gangsta)
One that, just won`t snitch
I mean a (gangsta), keep it real with his click
A real (gangsta), who be putting it down
A real (gangsta), till they put me six feet underground
(*talking*)
I`m a gangsta, know I`m saying
But I ain`t finished yet, come here (listen to me everybody)
Ha true story, (I got a story to tell)
About a G-A-N-G-sta
[E.S.G.]
I got some scars to prove, I refuse to lose
You gotta pay some dues, wanna fill my shoes
Now which road should I choose, a gangsta or a jock
Which team should I choose, the field or the block
It`s a good day, feel like grinding today
Cause tomorrow, gon be national signing day
Who should I choose, Florida State or LSU
Mean while this cat roll, I`m talking bout (hey you)
I`m like who me (yeah you, is your name Cedric Hill
You`ve been charged with conspiracy, to make a drug deal)
Be real, two and a half years being locked away
Now I`m a ex-convict, can`t get a job today
Instead of signing with the pros, and going big time
I spent my day locked away, and signing for my time
Let me put this on your mind, America thank ya
You`re the reason, I turned into the
[Hook]
(*talking*)
G`d up for real nigga, I don`t care where you from
East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, Dirty South
Game recognize game, real G`s click for real G`s baby
Blue wear blue, red wear red you`re Vice Lord or G.D.
We don`t give a damn, long as you bout your money
E.S.G., SES (all american gangsta)
