Lyrics
Real love is dangerous, but I never cared when it came to us
Real love is risky, but the speaker wasn't concerned when it came to their relationship.
She was an angel
The person the speaker is referring to was like an angel.
She just wanted to play her role
She just wanted to fulfill her role in the relationship.
Shit be cool when it's simple
Things are good when they are uncomplicated.
I don't know if she knows
Uncertain if she is aware of something (possibly the speaker's experiences).
She don't know what I been through
She doesn't know the speaker's past challenges.
That makes it better, that makes it easy
The difficulties make the relationship better and easier.
We laugh about it all the time, she don't believe me
They laugh about the challenges, but she doesn't fully believe the speaker.
But the only way you'll ever catch me posted up on 76th and San Pedro
The speaker is rarely found at a specific location unless she needs him.
Is if she needs me
The speaker is available when she needs him.
I'm not the one that drew the line
The speaker didn't set the boundaries, but that doesn't mean he isn't aware of what's right.
That doesn't mean that I don't know better
Life is not always clear-cut; there are nuances.
It's black and white
Things are straightforward, perhaps morally.
And if I leave I may not make it back tonight
If he leaves, there's uncertainty about returning tonight.
But I hop in the G-Ride anyway
Despite the uncertainty, the speaker gets in the car.
Head to the east side anyway
Heading to the east side regardless of the risks.
She come outside and we gone
She comes outside, and they leave together.
She know I can't stay long
She knows the speaker can't stay for long.
I'm a westside boy, I'm a westside boy
Reiteration of being a westside boy, emphasizing identity or origin.
I'm a westside boy, I'm a westside boy
-I'm a westside boy, I'm a westside boy
-I'm a westside boy, I'm a westside boy
-I grew up on the other side of Figuero, Figueroa
The speaker grew up on the other side of Figueroa.
Mama's mama came to California from Louisiana
The speaker's grandmother moved to California from Louisiana.
Never banged, never claimed a set
Despite the environment, the speaker's upbringing avoided gang affiliation.
But if they gon' try to put me in a coffin I'ma hit 'em with the
If someone tries to harm the speaker, he will defend himself.
I'm not the one that drew the line
Similar to lines 12-19, repeating the theme of taking risks for the relationship.
That doesn't mean that I don't know better
-It's black and white
-And if I leave I may not make it back tonight
-So I hop in the G-Ride anyway
-Head to the east side anyway
-She come outside and we gone
-She know I can't stay long
-I'm a westside boy, I'm a westside boy
Reiteration of being a westside boy, underscoring identity.
I'm a westside boy, I'm a westside boy
-I'm a westside boy, I'm a westside boy
-I'm a westside boy, I'm a westside boy
-Westside boy, I'm a westside boy
I'm a westside boy, I'm a westside boy
Emphasizing being a westside boy.
Westside, westside
Further emphasis on the westside.
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