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Cali Lyrics by Ya Boy

Chapter 1: The Rise

2007

[Chorus]
I represent in (Cali)
It's hard to live in (Cali)
Hard to survive in (Cali)
'Cause you could die in (Cali)
A lot of sun in Cali
I keep a gun in Cali
So watch your tongue in (Cali)
'Cause you'll get done in cali
I represent in (Cali)
It's hard to live in (Cali)
Hard to survive in (Cali)
'Cause you could die in (Cali)
A lot of sun in Cali
I keep a gun in Cali
So watch your tongue in (Cali)
'Cause you'll get done in cali

[Verse 1]
They call me Ya Boy
I'm representin' Northern (Cali)
And that's where them young boys is gettin' shot and tallied
I'm from that state of that brown bag
If you ain't from 'round here, get pound here, play with four pounds here
And young nigga's push work by the pound in (Cali)
Yeah we get down in cali, leave 'em in the ground in cali
I'm from the state where they slang rock's and hate cop's
Roll the turf, skate block's, never will the case stop
I'm from the state where they crippin' and they bloodin' at
And if they can't find you, they go to where your cousin at
And ain't no squares here, a lot of players here
The chronic shit, we high as the Himalayas here
And niggas play with choppers, a lot of crooked coppers
We call 'em hood rats, Texas call 'em boppers
Throw up your fingers if you feel the same way
Ya Boy puttin' it down for Cali-forn-ia
Where you from?

[Chorus]
I represent in (Cali)
It's hard to live in (Cali)
Hard to survive in (Cali)
'Cause you could die in (Cali)
A lot of sun in Cali
I keep a gun in Cali
So watch your tongue in (Cali)
'Cause you'll get done in cali
I represent in (Cali)
It's hard to live in (Cali)
Hard to survive in (Cali)
'Cause you could die in (Cali)
A lot of sun in Cali
I keep a gun in Cali
So watch your tongue in (Cali)
'Cause you'll get done in cali

[Verse 2]
This here's a shady place, rest in peace Tookie
I guess the Terminator really wasn't just a movie
The dealer's give the yay, the killer's get away
A snitch is very lucky, if he can live another day
The Giants vs. the Dodgers
The Raiders vs. the Niners
Either you small grindin' or you a big timer
We wearin' black tees, gold teeth and bandanas
We push zips, fuck model chicks and tote hammers
We get a lot of dough like Digiorno
You see them Bentley coupes, we can afford those
Where if you live another day, only the Lord know's
Wherever the money at, it's where the whores go
We call them gold diggers and it's a lot of those
The feds really bull, they wearing cheap clothes
The state of California where we don't get along
I'm bringin' you to Cali, just listen to the song

[Chorus]
I represent in (Cali)
It's hard to live in (Cali)
Hard to survive in (Cali)
'Cause you could die in (Cali)
A lot of sun in Cali
I keep a gun in Cali
So watch your tongue in (Cali)
'Cause you'll get done in cali
I represent in (Cali)
It's hard to live in (Cali)
Hard to survive in (Cali)
'Cause you could die in (Cali)
A lot of sun in Cali
I keep a gun in Cali
So watch your tongue in (Cali)
'Cause you'll get done in cali

[Verse 3]
I'm from the Bay, still LA love Ya Boy
Ask my nigga Spence, we straight thuggin', boy
I got the street's turned higher than the oven, boy
I'm from the west, still look like a southern boy
We on them big wheel's, I'm in that fast drop
Just got the black coupe equipped with the stash spot
Some nigga's ride spinners, some niggas ride rallies
Just keep your thang tucked
Because it's... because it's...

[Chorus]
I represent in (Cali)
It's hard to live in (Cali)
Hard to survive in (Cali)
'Cause you could die in (Cali)
A lot of sun in Cali
I keep a gun in Cali
So watch your tongue in (Cali)
'Cause you'll get done in cali
I represent in (Cali)
It's hard to live in (Cali)
Hard to survive in (Cali)
'Cause you could die in (Cali)
A lot of sun in Cali
I keep a gun in Cali
So watch your tongue in (Cali)
'Cause you'll get done in cali
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About “Cali” by Ya Boy

Read the complete lyrics to "Cali" by Ya Boy from the album "Chapter 1: The Rise" in 2007. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Gangsta Rap, Hardcore Rap, West Coast Rap.

"Cali" is performed by Ya Boy. from the album "Chapter 1: The Rise" in 2007 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Cali", explore more songs by Ya Boy using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Cali" is credited to Ya Boy. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Cali" appears on "Chapter 1: The Rise" in 2007.

Visit the Ya Boy artist page at /artist/ya-boy for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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