Just to Get a Rep

Introduction: "Stick up kids" are seeking to rob and exploit others, setting the stage for the narrative.

Stick up kids is out to tax

Stick up kids is out to tax

And this is how the story goes

Describes the mindset of individuals involved in crime, particularly those familiar with where guns are kept. It highlights the potential violence and fear associated with such activities.

But the thing they know best is where the gun is kept

'Cause in the night, you'll feel fright

And at the sight of a four-fifth, I guess you just might

Want to do a dance or two

'Cause he could maybe bust you for self or with a crew

No matter if you or your brother's a star

He could pop you and jet without a getaway car

And some might say that he's a dummy

But he's sticking you and taking all your money

Emphasizes that the criminal activity is a routine or "daily operation" and explores the perpetrator's desire for recognition or fame within the criminal world.

He might be loose in the park or lurking at the train station

Mad brothers know his name

So he thinks he got a little fame

Illustrates a scenario where the criminal, driven by a desire for reputation, targets someone at a party to steal their gold chain. The emphasis is on gaining respect through criminal actions.

And while we're blaming society

He's at a party with his man

They got their eye on the gold chain

That the next man's wearing

It looks big but they ain't staring

Just thinking of a way and when to get the brother

They'll be long gone before the kid recovers

And back around the way, he'll have the chain on his neck

Claimin' respect, just to get a rep

Reiteration of the theme that "stick up kids" are actively seeking to exploit and rob others.

Stick up kids is out to tax

Stick up kids is out to tax

And this is how the story goes

Tells a specific story of a group of criminals coercing a person to give up valuables, including a threat of violence. The narrative highlights the willingness to commit a homicide for the sake of reputation or "a rep."

Had the kid trapped, the one with the hood, he said, "We'll hurt you

If you don't run all you jewels and pay

Give up the Rolex watch or you won't see another day"

See, they were on the attack

And one said, "Yo, you want to make this to a homicide rap?

Make it fast so we can be on our way

Kick in the rings and everything, ok?"

The kid was nervous and flinching

And little shorty with the 3-8, yo, he was inchin'

Closer and closer, put the gun to his head

Shorty was down to catch a body instead

Money was scared so he panicked

Took off his link and his rings and ran frantic

But shorty said, "Nah" pulled the trigger and stepped

It was nothing, he did it just to get a rep

Final repetition, emphasizing the persistence of the theme that "stick up kids" are engaged in criminal activities.

Stick up kids is out to tax

Stick up kids is out to tax

Stick up kids is out to tax