Never Talk Down

[Rappin` 4-Tay]<br>You see you never talk down on a playa, I`ll spray ya<br>Then break it down to your knee, you best to say a prayer<br>This funk been a part of my life ever since the startin` gate<br>Remember me and my nigga $hort Dog way back in `88?<br>Broke them bitches down with some sexual healing<br>And man the town ain`t been the same since "Don`t Fight the Feelin`"<br>But now your new booty, stayed off in this game on a accident <br>Copied another niggaz style<br>Punk don`t let this rap shit get you broke off<br>Cause see it`s potent like that ain`t right<br>Find a maiden name for yourself, but don`t believe the hype<br>Fool, who you think opened the door for your producer?<br>If it wasn`t for the Dog and them hogg`s you wouldn`t have a future<br>And let me add that I could never be scared of ya<br>Rappin` 4`, born and raised off in that Bay Area<br>Stickin` to that ass like a hot bowl of grits<br>Hits on top of hits, who you think started this shit?<br><br>[Chorus]<br>Never talk down on a playa<br>Unless you`re ready to be straight labeled as a hater<br>Save a - bitch in a minute for a nut<br>It`s the 4` and the Dog<br>Got you fiendin` with this funk, nigga<br>Never talk down on a playa<br>Unless you`re ready to be straight labeled as a hater<br>Save a - bitch in a minute for a `what?`<br>It`s the 4` and the Dog<br>Got you fiendin` on this funk, nigga<br><br>[Too $hort]<br>It`s goin` down right now, California mackin` at its best<br>Somethin` for my niggaz on the grind from the West<br>Cali is my home but its just like yours<br>Niggaz love to get money while they fuck they whores<br>Hit all the parties, and do the same old shit <br>Bitches gettin` broke `cause the game don`t quit<br>I had a flashback, it was the Oakland Raiders at the Coliseum<br>We ain`t nothin` but players - diamonds glistenin`, hoes whistlin`<br>Bitches know my name `cause it`s a natural thang<br>I had to bend a corner, really didn`t wanna - punk you`s a goner<br>Heard you was on a - stick up mission, triple-beam in the kitchen<br>Never shot nobody but I`m damn sure itchin` to blast you<br>Cause in your dream you shot me<br>Then you woke up and found out you can`t stop me<br><br>[Chorus]<br>You see you never talk down on a playa<br>Unless you`re ready to be straight labeled as a hater<br>Save a - bitch in a minute for a nut<br>It`s the 4` and the Dog<br>Got you fiendin` on this funk, nigga<br>Never talk down on a playa<br>Unless you`re ready to be straight labeled as a hater<br>Save a - bitch in a minute for a `what?`<br>It`s the 4` and the Dog<br>Got you fiendin` on this funk, beotch<br><br>[Rappin` 4-Tay]<br>If buckin` a motherfucker on the mic be a crime<br>Best believe the police got a APB out on mine<br>Because I gots more disguises than that fool Inspector Gadget<br>I`m not a witch, but crystal ball let me have it, ahh<br>I seen playa hatin` way back from the gate<br>Now everybody wanna be a P-L-A-Y-A<br>Why lie to yourself and play the role as a simp?<br>Knowin` damn well your bitch bought "Shorty the Pimp"<br>Because they smile in your face<br>And all the while them motherfuckers wanna take your place<br><br>[Too $hort]<br>That`s right 4`, we from the old school<br>Been doin` shows, been comin` tight in studios<br>Songs on the radio, interviews, and laughs<br>Up at the mall signin` autographs<br>And ain`t nothin` gon` change in `96<br>Cause this pimp gotta mack all the finest bitches<br>And get paid from the game<br>So they never talk down on a playa`s name<br><br>[Chorus]<br>You never talk down on a playa<br>Unless you`re ready to be straight labeled as a hater<br>Save a - bitch in a minute for a nut<br>It`s the 4` and the Dog<br>Got you fiendin` on this funk, nigga<br>Never talk down on a playa<br>Unless you`re ready to be straight labeled as a hater<br>Save a - bitch in a minute for a `what?`<br>It`s the 4` and the Dog<br>Got you fiendin` on this funk, beotch<br><br>[MC Breed]<br>4-Tay, Short Dog, and Breed like this, check me out now<br>Never that, run it back, sayin` Breed is hatin` you<br>Takin` you to another level nigga makin` you<br>And got plenty hoes in the back screamin` "okay!"<br>Breed fuckin` `round with 4-Tay<br>Ice like T out to get payed<br>$hort Dog bringin` hoes to the pimpery<br>I - be faded off this Tanqueray daily<br>Niggaz wanna play me but plenty of bitches pay me<br>Over all I balls more and none test<br>I keep a gun and I put two off in a niggaz chest<br>And see coincide within the same heartbeat<br>That`s right, now give a motherfucker five feet<br>Further imformation, I get into meditation<br>I oughta have yo` ass shakin`, I conclude my calculation is - <br><br>[Chorus] - X 2<br>You never talk down on a playa<br>Unless you`re ready to be straight labeled as a hater<br>Save a - bitch in a minute for a nut<br>It`s the 4` and the Dog<br>Got you fiendin` on this funk, nigga<br>Never talk down on a playa<br>Unless you`re ready to be straight labeled as a hater<br>Save a - bitch in a minute for a `what?`<br>It`s the 4` and the Dog<br>Got you fiendin` on this funk, beotch