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The lyrics paint a stark picture of a life steeped in crime and aggression, where violence is a constant, almost casual, threat. The opening lines immediately establish a clandestine operation, a "mob got a job for us," suggesting a world of organized crime and illicit activities. This sets a tone of danger and desperation, hinting at a life where survival and profit are paramount, often at the expense of others. The imagery of "black hoodie, black mask, black truck" and "fully automatic sprayin'" amplifies this sense of menace and preparedness for conflict. It's a world where "act up, get clapped up" is the immediate consequence, leaving no room for error or hesitation. The central tension lies in the juxtaposition of this violent reality with the creative impulse. Both Havoc and Juice express a deep-seated "lust" to "pick up the motherfucking pen and just rush," a desire to channel their experiences and aggression into their craft. This creates a fascinating duality: the street soldier who is also a wordsmith, using the pen as a weapon as much as a tool for expression. The lyrics suggest that this creative drive is as ingrained as their violent tendencies, a fundamental part of their "DNA," as the title implies. It’s a raw, unvarnished look at how hardship and a life on the edge can fuel artistic output. The craft of these lyrics is in their unflinching directness and the visceral imagery they employ. Phrases like "your boy leakin' bad" and "wrap 'em in a sleepin' bag" are brutally efficient, leaving little to the imagination. Juice’s verse introduces a slightly different perspective, acknowledging the "love, not war" ideal while still firmly rooted in the street realities of recognizing "hustlers and snitches." The inclusion of specific locations like "Serbia" and "Voždovac, Beograd" grounds the narrative in a tangible, albeit perhaps metaphorical, international scope, adding layers to their global reach and influence. The repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the "lust" and the "job for us," hammers home the inescapable nature of their chosen path. Ultimately, these lyrics resonate because they offer an unfiltered glimpse into a specific, often romanticized, but here, brutally depicted, lifestyle. The effectiveness comes from the raw honesty and the skilled articulation of a life lived on the precipice. The contrast between the violent actions described and the creative passion expressed creates a compelling, if unsettling, portrait. It’s this duality—the artist born from the chaos—that makes the narrative stick, showcasing how the experiences of a life of crime can be transmuted into potent lyrical force.

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Juice & Havoc - Rap, Srpski Rap

DNA

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[Intro] Jumped right on inside, not too many people saw us Thinking about who gotta get robbed because the mob got a job for us (Rise) Now check this out; you already know what it is. I'm chillin' with my boy Juice. Hip hop knockin' at your fuckin' door, nigga. (Hip hop). Serbia, nigga. (Hip hop info). Hip hop info. Let's do it. Let's talk about it [Verse 1: Havoc] Come through, black hoodie, black mask, black truck Fully automatic sprayin' at you, better back up Act up, get clapped up - don't let this rap shit fool you Must've lost your noodles, motherfucker, I will shoot you In a hot second, and for the record When it come to drama niggas know I got a fetish Call the paramedics, your boy leakin' bad Night night, nigga, wrap 'em in a sleepin' bag A war goin' on no man is safe from Think about ice grillin' me and get your face donе When it come to slugs, nigga, I don't waste none You know I walk with it, know it's on the waist, son And when I'm in Serbia you know I got the juice Chillin' with Juice top-down in the coupe Aim, ready, shoot - hand over the fuckin' loot Mobb Deep forever, nigga, somethin' you already knew [Chorus: Prodigy & Kool G Rap] Ever since a little youth, I had this lust To pick up the motherfucking pen and just rush Ever since a little youth, I had this lust To pick up the motherfucking pen and just rush Ever since a little youth, I had this lust To pick up the motherfucking pen and just rush Jumped right on inside, not too many people saw us Thinking about who gotta get robbed because the mob got a job for us [Verse 2: Juice] Yeah, yeah You wanna back down, but now there's no time Get 25 years, nigga, in behind I was growin' up with the Queens niggas And thank God I never had to pull the trigger 'Cause I learned to recognize hustlers and snitches I know a po-po, shit, and damn I know the bitches You find yourself in the mirror and in my lyrics Take this serious, now it's time, I'ma get it I don't need the fame, I will spray your brains for fans You're nervous and spent whilst I breakdance I'm not married and if it's fuckin' necessary Let's make a party on the cemetery, yeah And we should spread more love, not war 'Cause my shit is poppin' '93 pravi zapis I've been following Mobb Deep since "Peer Pressure" Voždovac, Beograd, BMW, Nike treša [Chorus: Prodigy & Kool G Rap] Ever since a little youth, I had this lust To pick up the motherfucking pen and just rush Ever since a little youth, I had this lust To pick up the motherfucking pen and just rush Ever since a little youth, I had this lust To pick up the motherfucking pen and just rush Jumped right on inside, not too many people saw us Thinking about who gotta get robbed because the mob got a job for us [Outro: Kool G Rap] Because the mob go a job for us Jumped right on inside The mob got a job for us Job for us, job for us The mob got a job for us

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Writers: Havoc
Juice

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