Bow Down

Westside Connection, Ice Cube

About Bow Down

"Bow Down" is the lead single released from the Westside Connection's debut album of the same name. The song became the most successful single released by the group, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, while also topping the rap chart at number one. As one of the more popular West Coast hip hop songs, it has appeared on numerous compilations, including Featuring... Ice Cube, The N. W. A Legacy, Vol. 1 and Ice Cube's 2001 Greatest Hits album, among others. It also appeared in the 2002 film, The Hot Chick. This song is parodied in the comedy show Mind of Mencia, in which Carlos Mencia makes a sketch about 4 rappers making songs about their experiences behind bars. 


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The world is mine nigga get back
Don't f*ck with my stack the gage is racked
About to drop the bomb I am the motherfucking don
Big fish in a small pond
Now the feds want to throw the book at the crook
But I shook they worm and they hook
Guppies hold they breath they want to miss me
When I am tipsey
Running everything west of the Mississippi
Its the unseen pulling strings wit my pinky ring
We got  your woman so pucker up
Fo we f*ck her up
Bow down before I make a phone call
Got 25 niggas running up on y'all
Fo the cheese we want them keys
Everybody freeze on ya knees butt naked please
Before any of you guppies get heart
Nigga rewind my part and (Bow Down)

I take ten steps and I draw
Now who's dissing the mad ass Inglewood
Addition
I bust like a pimple my mind is ill mental
The Westside connects with me and south central
And a drag from the zig zag can't f*ck with the
Philly's
Holding down the wild west like a kid they
Call Billy
Once again it's Mack 10 the gold crown hold of
Strong as a Coca-Cola with a crome pistola
Now who want to fuss so I can buss when I cuss
My look bring you fear with gear deom the Surplus
Since a teen I chased the green the crack scene
King
Lolos Cornishes and Bagguetts on my pieces
So recognize these real G's take the cheese
The west side connection keep it rolling like gold
D's
Three Wheeling and Dealing is like the California
Style
But in the mean while in my town you got to
Bow

Bow Down when you come to my town
Bow down when we west-ward bound 'cause
We ain't no haters like you
Bow Down to some nigga's that's greater than
You

Well it's that chuck wearing still sporting a
Beanie the shadiest
Nigga in the click who want to see me as I slide
My locs on let
My khakis hang west side connect gang bing bing
Bang run away run
Away or get yo punk ass sprayed by this H double
O to D to the
S.T.A f*ck hiding it I am gang related simple and
Plain which
Means I could give a f*ck about you nigga's in
The rap game
Flashy nigga's get stuck up beat the f*ck up when
You come around
Keep your chain tucked from this zero zero's
Affiliated f*ck a
Studio lyricist I'm real with this talk the talk
Walk the walk
Dis me on wax and I am trying to saw your whole fucking
Head off
Nigga
I'm platinum bond so bitch shut up punk all yea
Could kiss my converse like sh'o 'nough

Bow Down when you come to my town
Bow down when we west-ward bound 'cause
We ain't no haters like you
Bow Down to some nigga's that's greater than
You

(Yea lemme tell you something)
(gangster's make the world go round)
(you ain't gotta clown)
(But if you living on the west side of yo town)
(Make them other fool's bow down)

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Ice Cube

O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director. He began his career as a member of the hip hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A (Niggas With Attitudes). After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer, director, actor and producer in cinema. Additionally, he has served as one of the producers of the Showtime television series Barbershop and the TBS series Are We There Yet?, both of which are based upon films in which he portrayed the lead character. more »

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Written by: STEPHEN ANDERSON, WILLIAM N CALHOUN, O'SHEA N JACKSON, DEDRICK D'MON N ROLISON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Bow Down" is an influential hip hop song released on August 13, 1996. It was the debut single and title track from the album "Bow Down" by Westside Connection, a hip hop supergroup consisting of Ice Cube, WC, and Mack 10.
Lyrical Theme
"Bow Down" is a track that conveys the supremacy of West Coast hip hop. The lyrics are about the group's pride for their hometown of Los Angeles, the West Coast's dominance, and its influence over the hip hop industry.
Chart Performance
The single did well commercially, peaking at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks, which is an ideal performance for any hip hop song.
Album Success
The album "Bow Down," from which the song is taken, debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, which shows its mainstream popularity. It was also a commercial success, earning a platinum certification.
Legacy and Influence
"Bow Down" is considered one of Westside Connection's signature tracks. It played a significant role in establishing the supremacy of West Coast hip hop in the mid-1990s.
Recorded At
The gangsta rap song was produced by Bud'da and recorded at the Westlake Recording Studios, in Los Angeles, California.
Music Video
Directed by Gregory Dark, the music video portrays the Westside Connection's dominance and status in the hip-hop industry, consistent with the lyrical themes of the song.
Noted Lyrics
The famous lyrics, "the world is mine, get back. Don't mess with my stack, the gauge is racked," epitomize the song's strong territorial sentiment and aggressive undertone.
Group Recognition
"Bow Down" brought Westside Connection significant recognition in the hip hop world, marking them as a powerful force in the music industry.
Unique Sound
The song features a blend of hard-hitting lyrics with G-funk influences in its production, showcasing the unique sound of West Coast hip-hop during the 1990s.
Controversial Impact
The "Bow Down" album, and especially its title track, stirred controversy due to its violent lyrics and depiction of gang life. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, both the song and album remain iconic pieces of West Coast hip-hop history.
Impact on Ice Cube's Career
As a part of Westside Connection, "Bow Down" brought Ice Cube further success, solidifying his reputation as a significant figure not just in solo work but also in group performances.

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