Conflicted – English Lyrics

• By: Snoop Dogg, Nas
• Album: B.O.D.R.

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the lyrical prowess of two hip-hop legends, Snoop Dogg and Nas, with their track "Conflicted." This song is a masterclass in modern rap, offering a unique blend of West Coast flow and East Coast lyricism. Learning the English lyrics will not only enhance your appreciation for their storytelling but also introduce you to impactful expressions of defiance and unity within the rich tapestry of hip-hop culture. It’s a perfect way to experience the dynamic interplay between two iconic voices.

[English]

If God for me, who could be against me?

I guess all them niggas that's against me

They the ones stirrin' up the conflict

Then try to make it out like I'm conflicted

Bitches

East Coast niggas in six-fours hittin' switches (shit)

It's not a conflict of interest

Cuh, them niggas with the business

West Coast niggas rockin' them Timberlands deep up in them trenches

It's no different

Neither one play games when swingin' for them fences

We want the finer things, the shit that's expensive

The shit that hit 'em either close range or at a distance

If God for me, nigga, why bother?

I got my game from the Godfather (woof)

Top of the food chain, rock bottom

And handled my business when it was my problem

G shit, nigga flossin' with a gold chain

I got my Turkish rope with matchin' gold fangs

Bomber jacker in the winter, it's a cold game

I met some East Coast niggas up in Spokane (what up?)

Some of the realest niggas in this dope game

I got my curly top, lookin' like Special Ed

Clean fade on the side, bumpin' that redhead

Clean tags when I ride, duckin' the fed-feds

East Coast niggas, they get that bread-bread

You fuck with them niggas, you end up dead-dead

Them West Coast niggas, they leave that lead spread

And now you got bullets all in your dread head

If God for me, who could be against me?

I guess all them niggas that's against me

They the ones stirrin' up the conflict

Then try to make it out like I'm conflicted

Bitches

Still tryna fuck the riches

East Coast niggas in six-fours hittin' switches (shit)

It's not a conflict of interest

Cuh, them niggas with the business

West Coast niggas rockin' them Timberlands deep up in them trenches

It's no difference

Fourth and inches

I'm finna hit a lick and handle business

I got a down bitch, she real vicious

Rock-a-bye baby, no witness

This is not even a conflict

You niggas on nonsense

Niggas die the same way in Brooklyn and Compton

But niggas with that gang-gang, them niggas make a profit

Niggas on top, niggas stay poppin'

Look, see, I was the high school Slick Rick, I was stylin'

Fat gold chain with an African medallion

Hip-hop connoisseur and Rollin' 20 Crippin'

Rap game real tight, freestyle was magnificent (what?)

All about the clout and all about my dividends

Them older niggas couldn't tell me different

I need a 'round the way girl to let me stick it in

Showtime at the Apollo

I'm drinking OE up out the bottle

Take two swigs and pour out a little liquor for my niggas who won't live to see tomorrow

If God for me, who could be against me?

I guess all them niggas that's against me

They the ones stirrin' up the conflict

Then try to make it out like I'm conflicted (conflicted)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
conflict /ˈkɒnflɪkt/ B2	noun - a serious disagreement or argument
conflicted /kənˈflɪktɪd/ C1	adjective - having or showing confused and mutually inconsistent feelings
business /ˈbɪznəs/ A2	noun - commercial activity; a person's regular occupation or trade
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - a form of play or sport; a competitive activity
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a precious yellow metal used for jewelry and as a monetary standard adjective - made of gold; having the color of gold
chain /tʃeɪn/ A2	noun - a series of connected metal links used for jewelry or restraint
trenches /ˈtrentʃɪz/ B2	noun - long narrow ditches; metaphorically, difficult situations or environments
different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A1	adjective - not the same as another or each other
swinging /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ B1	verb - moving back and forth or from side to side while suspended
finer /ˈfaɪnər/ B1	adjective - of higher quality; more refined or delicate
expensive /ɪkˈspensɪv/ A2	adjective - costing a lot of money
handled /ˈhændəld/ B1	verb - dealt with or managed a situation or problem
vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ C1	adjective - deliberately cruel or violent; having the nature of vice
nonsense /ˈnɒnsəns/ B2	noun - spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense
magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/ C1	adjective - extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive
connoisseur /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːr/ C2	noun - an expert judge in matters of taste
clout /klaʊt/ C2	noun - influence or power, especially in politics or business
dividends /ˈdɪvɪdendz/ C1	noun - a sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders; benefits from an action or investment

Key Grammar Structures

• If God for me, who could be against me?

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ The sentence expresses a general truth or a likely result. Here, 'If God for me' is the condition, and 'who could be against me?' is the result.

• I guess all them niggas that's against me

  ➔ Contraction ('that's' for 'that is')

  ➔ 'That's' is a contraction of 'that is', commonly used in informal speech.

• They the ones stirrin' up the conflict

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement (with contraction 'stirrin'')

  ➔ The verb 'stirrin'' (contraction of 'stirring') agrees with the plural subject 'They'.

• East Coast niggas in six-fours hittin' switches

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense (with contraction 'hittin'')

  ➔ The present continuous tense ('hittin'' is a contraction of 'hitting') describes an action happening now.

• It's not a conflict of interest

  ➔ Contraction ('It's' for 'It is')

  ➔ 'It's' is a contraction of 'It is', used to emphasize the statement.

• I got my game from the Godfather

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The past simple tense ('got') is used to describe a completed action in the past.

• And handled my business when it was my problem

  ➔ Past Simple Tense with 'when' clause

  ➔ The past simple tense ('handled') is used with a 'when' clause to indicate a specific time in the past.

• This is not even a conflict

  ➔ Emphasis with 'even'

  ➔ The word 'even' is used to add emphasis, indicating that the situation is not a conflict at all.

• Niggas die the same way in Brooklyn and Compton

  ➔ Comparative Structure

  ➔ The sentence compares the way people die in Brooklyn and Compton, using 'the same way'.