Talking 'bout the code of the streets, no snitching's on top Loyalty to the fam, that's how we roll Keep your mouth shut, don't sell out your soul In the hood, we live by a different set of laws You rat on your crew, you deserve some applause But you cross that line, you're marked for life No protection, no safety, just strife We keep our loyalty tight, we keep our honor high No snitching, no breaking, no alibi We ride for each other, through thick and thin No talking to the cops, we keep it just within So remember this rule, keep it close to your chest No snitching, no backstabbing, no putting us to the test Code of the streets, yeah, that's how we do Loyalty and respect, always stay true So if you're down with the code, throw your hands in the air Stand tall, stand strong, show that you care No snitching, no breaking, we stick together Code of the streets, now and forever That's how we do it in the hip hop game No snitching, no shame, we stay the same So remember these words, let 'em sink deep Code of the streets, keep it on the creep Yeah, uh, this is how we do it in the hip hop world No snitching, no telling, let the truth unfurl Stay loyal, stay true, keep your crew tight Code of the streets, in the spotlight Code of the streets, yeah, that's the vibe No snitching, no hiding, we always ride So listen up, learn well, keep it in your brain Code of the streets, in hip hop we reign