ICE CUBE
- True To The Game Lyrics / with translationsYeah, you that motherf*cker that betrayed your homeboys and you ain't
shit
Yeah, you about to get your motherf*cking ghetto pass revoked,
motherf*cker
Punk-ass mark, bitch-made
Punk-ass trick in a basket
You got caught up in the mix...>
It's the nigga ya love to hate with a new song
So what really goes on
Nothing but a come-up, but ain't that a bitch
They hate to see a young nigga rich
But I refuse to switch even though
Cause I can't move to the snow
Cause soon as y'all get some dough
Ya wanna put a white bitch on your elbow
Moving out your neighborhood
But I walk through the ghetto and the flavor's good
Little kids jumping on me
But you, you wanna be white and corny
Living way out
"Nigger go home" spray-painted on your house
Trying to be White or a Jew
But ask yourself, who are they to be equal to?
Get the hell out
Stop being an Uncle Tom, you little sell-out
House nigga scum
Give something back to the place where you made it from
Before you end up broke
f*ck around and get your ghetto pass revoked
I ain't saying no names, you know who you are
You little punk, be true to the game
[BREAK]
Yeah, get a little money and moves out the neighborhood and shit
But you still ain't shit...>
When you first start rhyming
It started off slow and then you start climbing
But it wasn't fast enough I guess
So you gave your other style a test
You was hardcore hip-hop
Now look at yourself, boy you done flip-flopped
Giving our music away to the mainstream
Don't you know they ain't down with the team
Put a bug in your ear and now you crossed over
On MTV but they don't care
They'll have a new nigga next year
You out in the cold
No more white fans and no more soul
And you might have a heart attack
When you find out the black folks don't want you back
And you know what's worse?
You was just like the nigga in the first verse
Stop selling out your race
And wipe that stupid-ass smile off your face
Niggas always gotta show they teeth
Now I'm a be brief
Be true to the game
[BREAK]
But you know what?
You still ain't shit
That's right, I caught you slipping
You know I could've gat you
Yeah, but I didn't even trip...>
A message to the oreo cookie
Find a mirror and take a look, G
Do you like what you see?
But you're quick to point the finger at me
You wanna be the big fish, you little guppy
Black man can't be no yuppie
You put on your suit and tie and your big clothes
You don't associate with the Negroes
You wanna be just like Jack
But Jack is calling you a nigga behind your back
So back off genius
I don't need you to correct my broken English
You know that's right
You ain't white
So stop holding your ass tight
Cause you can't pass
So why you keep trying to pass?
With your black ass
Mister Big
But in reality, you're shorter than a midge
You only got yourself to blame
Get a grip, oreo and be true to the game
And he puts his money into projects that improve the neighborhood...>
Be true to the game!
Facts about True To The Game
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True To The Game is written by O'shea Jackson, Raymond James Calhoun.
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It is first released in 1991 as part of Ice Cube's album "Death Certificate" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 15th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Ice Cube's song 'True To The Game' criticizes individuals who achieve success but distance themselves from their roots and community. The lyrics call out those who abandon their cultural identity and heritage in pursuit of mainstream acceptance, urging them to stay true to their origins and support their community. Social commentary dominates the true to the game lyrics through their expression of anger and angst and their practice of self-reflection and empowerment. The song examines betrayal and authenticity while showing the value of cultural identity and pride and the results of success and its criticism of mainstream culture. The lyrics contain strong language, adult themes, and references to race and identity that may not be suitable for children. The use of profanity and derogatory terms, along with discussions of betrayal and social issues, warrant a restricted rating.
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True To The Game falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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True To The Game song length is 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Who wrote True To The Game lyrics?
True To The Game is written by O'shea Jackson, Raymond James Calhoun.
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When was True To The Game released?
It is first released in 1991 as part of Ice Cube's album "Death Certificate" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 15th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind True To The Game lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Ice Cube's song 'True To The Game' criticizes individuals who achieve success but distance themselves from their roots and community. The lyrics call out those who abandon their cultural identity and heritage in pursuit of mainstream acceptance, urging them to stay true to their origins and support their community. Social commentary dominates the true to the game lyrics through their expression of anger and angst and their practice of self-reflection and empowerment. The song examines betrayal and authenticity while showing the value of cultural identity and pride and the results of success and its criticism of mainstream culture. The lyrics contain strong language, adult themes, and references to race and identity that may not be suitable for children. The use of profanity and derogatory terms, along with discussions of betrayal and social issues, warrant a restricted rating.
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Which genre is True To The Game?
True To The Game falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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How long is the song True To The Game?
True To The Game song length is 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): O'shea Jackson, Raymond James CalhounRecord Label(s): 2010 Priority Records LLC All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws Manufactured by Priority Records LLC,
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