Bomb First (My Second Reply)
| Title | Bomb First (My Second Reply) |
|---|---|
| Artist | 2Pac |
| Album | The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory |
| Release Date | 1996-11-05 |
| Description | With “Hit ‘Em Up” being the “first reply,” 2Pac sets off the Makaveli album with his “second reply” to all those who had something to say about “Hit ‘Em Up.” He once again calls out rappers by name, while those same targets continued responding subliminally on record or not responding at all publicly. 2Pac apparently played a major role in the production of this song, personally selecting the James Brown-sampled bassline from Naughty By Nature’s “Uptown Anthem” and helping arrange the song structure. Engineer Lance Pierre said the following: Tupac actually did that bass line. He actually sat up on the Moog and punched out each button on that, but Darryl [Harper] did the beat. ‘Pac did that song; a lot of people don’t know that it seemed like 'Pac was getting off into production. That was one of the songs that Tupac actually had a lot to do with as far as the production of it. |
| Lyrics | [Intro: Press Release] In today's music news: the ever-controversial 2Pac Shakur has just released another album under the alias "Makaveli." Music insiders are running wild trying to rearrange other artists' street dates in fear of a wipeout in retail inter-chart movement. Although no one knows the exact cause of the new album, resources tell me a number of less fortunate rappers have joined together in conspiracy to assassinate the character of not only Mr Shakur but of Death Row Records as well. Nas, the alleged ring leader, is furious at 2Pac's – excuse me – Makaveli's verbal assault on Mobb Sleep, Notorious P.I.G., and several other New York rappers. JAY-Z from "Hawaiian Sophie" fame, Big Little whatever, and several other corny-sounding motherfuckers are understandably shaken up by this release. The question everybody wants to know is: why'd they get this nigga started? 2Pac – rather Makaveli – was not available for comment but released this statement: [Spoken: 2Pac] It's not about East or West It's about niggas and bitches Power and money, ridaz and punks Which side are you on? *Heartbeat* *Gunshots* *Encroaching footsteps* These niggas is still fuckin' talkin'? You niggas still breathin'? Fuckin' roaches A'ight, it's the Raid on cockroaches Punk motherfuckers, this is it (Makaveli The Don) Killuminati Style (all day) (up in your ass) (Bomb first) (Outlaw Ridahz) Solo shit, bring it! [Verse 1: 2Pac] Allow me to introduce first: Makaveli the Don Hysterical, spiritual lyrics like The Holy Qur'an Niggas get shook like 5-0 My .45 is next to me when we ride, for survival Money-makin' plans, pistol close at hand, swollen pockets Let me introduce the topic, then we drop it Expose snakes ‘cause they breed freely See me rise, located worldwide like the art of graffiti I think I'm tougher than Nitti, my attitude is shitty Born on a dope fiend's titty, (huh) in every city You'll find me, look for trouble right behind me My Outlaw niggas down to die for me, know I mean? I hit the scene, niggas duckin' from my guillotine stare I'm right there, my every word a fuckin' nightmare Get me high, let me see the sun rise and fall This for my dogs, down to die for y'all Extreme venom, no mercy when we all up in ’em Cut ’em down, to Hell is where we send ’em My whole team trained to explode, ride or die Murder motherfuckers lyrically and I'm not gonna cry Me, a born leader, never leave the block without my heater Two big pits, I call them "my bitch-nigga eaters" And not a whimper until I'm gone Thug Life runnin' through my veins so I'm strong Bye bye bye, let's get high and ride Oh, how do we do these niggas, but I'm not gonna cry I'm a Bad Boy killer, JAY-Z die too Lookin' out for Mobb Deep, nigga, when I find you Weak motherfuckers don't deserve to breathe How many niggas down to die for me? Yay-yay! West Coast rider, comin' right behind ya Should have never fucked with me I want money, hoes, sex and weed I won't rest until my road dog's free – bomb first You might also like[Chorus: 2Pac] We bomb first when we ride Please reconsider 'fore you die We ain't even come to hurt nobody tonight But it's my life or your life, and I'ma bomb first We bomb first when we ride Please reconsider 'fore you die We ain't even come to fight tonight But it's my life or your life, and I'ma bomb first [Verse 2: E.D.I. Mean] For so many days, in so many ways we've been duckin' strays They delivers, but still we some Bad Boy killers Got nuttin' to lose, I gots nowhere to go I only got one home, see me stranded on Death Row With Outlawz, it's Makaveli be the general And I be a soldier on a mission, sent to do what you'll never do And that's ride for the cause, yes, I'll die for the cause You best believe, if I'ma leave this bitch, yo I'm dyin' with yours Kamikaze, sicker than a ma'fuckin' Nazi Got a little question for that nigga that made "Paparazzi" If you ain't in this rap game for the motherfuckin' cash, mane Then what is your motherfuckin' purpose? Narcing service E.D.I. Mean, born worthless That's until the day, I decided to bomb first, bitch! [Bridge: 2Pac] Biatch! Come on, bring it, down with it! Then we ride Come on, bring it Bomb first when we ride Hey, get that nigga! [Verse 3: Young Noble] Your style wack as ever, like you was rockin' patent leather Causin' massive terror, y'all niggas lack, you ain't thorough Half rapper, half drug kingpin, you're tellin' fairy tales, dunn "King of New York" like you the motherfuckin' one? But I'm from Jers', we don't play that shit From the Clare down to North Bricks all my niggas flippin’ chips Gettin’ rich, even though it's hard Tryna creep through these halls and brawls without scarred by a revolve' With no warning signs, ‘cause yo, my man took five Now I'm the youngin with the 9 ready to put in my time [Outro: 2Pac] Shoot first, look at their head, burst bleeding Don't want to hear no shit this evening, believe me We bomb first when we ride Please reconsider 'fore you die G's and thug niggas on the rise Plan, plot, strategize, but bomb first We bomb first when we ride Please reconsider 'fore you die G's and thug niggas on the rise Plan, plot, strategize, and bomb first [Segue to "Hail Mary"] Let us pray, my nigga 'Cause we definitely have sinned |