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Yo, on the scene is the brother that's big, I'm not a little kid
Big L introduces himself as a mature individual, not a child.
I'm a nig who don't dig a muthafuckin pig
Expresses a strong dislike for police officers ("pigs").
Cause to me they ain't nothin but harassers
Views police as harassers who misuse their authority.
That misuse they badges to whip niggas' asses
Accuses police of using their badges to physically harm people.
Then one day they slow rolled through the hood
Describes an incident where police patrol the neighborhood suspiciously.
With the .38s cocked, 2 deep, up to no good
Police appear armed and potentially dangerous in the neighborhood.
They say that my skin was black so they attacked
Police target him due to his black skin, leading to an attack.
Threw me on the back and stuck a gat to my fuckin cap
Personal experience of police brutality, with a gun pointed at him.
One murdered my man like it was okay
Recounts a situation where a friend was killed by the police.
For the life he ended he got suspended with no pay
Highlights the lack of consequences for the police officer involved.
But if a man woulda took the cop life, he woulda got life
Contrasts the treatment of civilians and police officers regarding taking a life.
And never again see the street lights, and that's trife
Emphasizes the severe punishment for those who harm police officers.
Around my way they shot many teens
References the violence against teenagers in the community.
And them cops better stop, or I'mma stop em, by any means
Threatens retaliation against abusive cops using any means necessary.
The Big L won't hesitate to cold diss em
Expresses a lack of respect for the entire justice system.
And if you ask me, muthafuck the whole system
Rejects and condemns the existing social and legal structure.
There are too many young black brothers doin life bids
Points out the disproportionate number of black individuals in prison.
Cause justice means 'just us white kids'
Comments on the perceived racial bias in the justice system.
So take heed to the rhymes I kick
Encourages listeners to pay attention to the messages conveyed.
I'm about to flip, cause I'm fed up with that bullshit
Declares frustration and readiness to confront injustice.
I'm fed up with that bullshit (bullshit) I'm fed up
Reiterates being fed up with the ongoing problems.
Whether it's the hot, warm, cool or the cold season
Lists various weather conditions to emphasize that police harassment is constant.
Pigs be fuckin with a nigga for no reason
States that police target individuals without any justifiable cause.
You're just gettin home from work
Describes a scenario where returning home is met with unnecessary police scrutiny.
And gotta get searched and treated like dirt by a fuckin jerk
Details the disrespectful treatment by the police during searches.
Niggas in the streets got tough luck
Highlights the unfortunate fate of individuals encountering the police in the streets.
First they get cuffed up
Narrates the progression from being handcuffed to facing physical aggression.
Then get roughed up, and that's fucked up
Expresses discontent with the recurring and unjust brutality.
This every day, not every other week
Stresses that this mistreatment is a daily occurrence.
Listen when this brother speak
Urges people to pay attention to his perspective and experiences.
Muthafuck turnin the other cheek
Rejects the notion of turning a blind eye to injustice.
Or you'll be layin' in a pine box
Warns of the potential fatal consequences for those who do not resist oppression.
Bad enough they got .38s, now them clowns gettin nine Glocks
Notes an escalation in the weaponry carried by the police.
I'm not only fed up with the cops
Extends frustration to include negative experiences with cab drivers.
I'm also fed up with them punk-ass cab drivers who don't stop
Criticizes cab drivers for refusing service or mistreating based on race.
They don't care if it's snowin
Describes a situation where a cab driver discriminates based on skin color.
First they slow down, then they see your skin is brown, then they keep goin
Highlights racial bias leading to discrimination in cab services.
Cause I wasn't white, the cab took flight
Shares an incident where the cab driver discriminates and speeds away.
But I caught him at the light
Confronts and retaliates against the discriminatory cab driver.
And put a bullet right through his windpipe
Describes using violence to confront injustice and discrimination.
I keep a tool with a full clip, the trigger I pull quick
Expresses readiness to defend oneself with a loaded weapon.
Cause I'm fed up with that bullshit
Reiterates frustration and anger, leading to a breaking point.
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