Discussion:
Gangsta's Paradise lyrics -- Coolio
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Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
2004-04-03 08:17:26 UTC
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I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my hand
and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]

Cheers,

N

As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
.
.
Freddy
2004-04-03 08:20:58 UTC
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Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my hand
and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
.
.
He can't be that educated, or he wouldn't say 'a educated'.
DE781
2004-04-03 18:59:58 UTC
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Post by Freddy
He can't be that educated, or he wouldn't say 'a educated'.
He doesn't. He says "an". Coolio has taken anti-Ebonics lessons, actually!

I'll see you when I get there, if I ever get there. Will I ever get there?
Reinhold (Rey) Aman
2004-04-03 08:32:46 UTC
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Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in
my hand and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers?
Others suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
He's referring to his 10-inch-long penis.
Hence the gleam in his eye.
--
Reinhold (Rey) Aman
Santa Rosa, CA 95402, USA
http://www.sonic.net/maledicta/
CyberCypher
2004-04-03 13:05:18 UTC
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Post by Reinhold (Rey) Aman
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in
my hand and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers?
Others suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
He's referring to his 10-inch-long penis.
Hence the gleam in his eye.
Yep. It's so long that he suck himself off.
--
Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor.
John O'Flaherty
2004-04-03 16:53:35 UTC
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On 3 Apr 2004 13:05:18 GMT, CyberCypher
Post by CyberCypher
Post by Reinhold (Rey) Aman
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in
my hand and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers?
Others suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
He's referring to his 10-inch-long penis.
Hence the gleam in his eye.
Yep. It's so long that he suck himself off.
Then lack of skill or coordination would explain the gleam in his eye.

--
john
CyberCypher
2004-04-03 17:09:58 UTC
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Post by John O'Flaherty
On 3 Apr 2004 13:05:18 GMT, CyberCypher
Post by CyberCypher
Post by Reinhold (Rey) Aman
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in
my hand and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers?
Others suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
He's referring to his 10-inch-long penis.
Hence the gleam in his eye.
Yep. It's so long that he suck himself off.
Then lack of skill or coordination would explain the gleam in his eye.
Maybe he needs a tissue?
--
Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor.
david56
2004-04-03 17:18:42 UTC
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Post by CyberCypher
Post by John O'Flaherty
Then lack of skill or coordination would explain the gleam in his eye.
Maybe he needs a tissue?
A tissue.

All fall down.
--
David
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CyberCypher
2004-04-03 17:34:41 UTC
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Post by david56
Post by CyberCypher
Post by John O'Flaherty
Then lack of skill or coordination would explain the gleam in his eye.
Maybe he needs a tissue?
A tissue.
All fall down.
Yeah, dude, to wipe the tear or the cumdrop from his eye.
--
Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor.
DE781
2004-04-03 19:00:57 UTC
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Post by CyberCypher
Post by david56
Post by CyberCypher
Post by John O'Flaherty
Then lack of skill or coordination would explain the gleam in his eye.
Maybe he needs a tissue?
A tissue.
All fall down.
Yeah, dude, to wipe the tear or the cumdrop from his eye.
--
Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor.
You people is narst!
Robert Lieblich
2004-04-03 17:45:57 UTC
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Post by david56
Post by CyberCypher
Post by John O'Flaherty
Then lack of skill or coordination would explain the gleam in his eye.
Maybe he needs a tissue?
A tissue.
All fall down.
Gesundheit!
david56
2004-04-03 08:49:35 UTC
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Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my hand
and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
Since money is mentioned in the previous line, I suspect it's a 10-
dollar bill. I'm not aware that there's any idiom relating to 10
fingers..
--
David
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John Dean
2004-04-03 12:23:54 UTC
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Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my hand
and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
.
.
For all such matters hit the Rap Dictionary - http://www.rapdict.org/

<< 10
(n) See Mac 10. "Had my ten in my hand" -- Coolio (Gangsta's paradise
[1995]). >>

<< Mac 10
(n) The Ingram Mac-10 30 to 36-shot submachine pistol firing standard 9mm
caliber (.38 in) bullets. The American version of the Israeli Uzi. Most
"Tens" are actually smuggled Czech M-61s. "The Mac 10 is in the grass and I
run like a cheetah with thoughts of an assassin" -- Nas (??? [1994]). >>

Not to be confused with Mack.
--
John Dean
Oxford
CyberCypher
2004-04-03 13:06:43 UTC
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Post by John Dean
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my
hand and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers?
Others suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
.
.
For all such matters hit the Rap Dictionary -
http://www.rapdict.org/
<< 10
(n) See Mac 10. "Had my ten in my hand" -- Coolio (Gangsta's
paradise [1995]). >>
<< Mac 10
(n) The Ingram Mac-10 30 to 36-shot submachine pistol firing
standard 9mm caliber (.38 in) bullets. The American version of the
Israeli Uzi. Most "Tens" are actually smuggled Czech M-61s. "The
Mac 10 is in the grass and I run like a cheetah with thoughts of
an assassin" -- Nas (??? [1994]). >>
Yep, he's thinkin' 'bout knockin' over a 7-11.
--
Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor.
John Dean
2004-04-03 15:36:28 UTC
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Post by CyberCypher
Post by John Dean
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my
hand and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers?
Others suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
.
.
For all such matters hit the Rap Dictionary -
http://www.rapdict.org/
<< 10
(n) See Mac 10. "Had my ten in my hand" -- Coolio (Gangsta's
paradise [1995]). >>
<< Mac 10
(n) The Ingram Mac-10 30 to 36-shot submachine pistol firing
standard 9mm caliber (.38 in) bullets. The American version of the
Israeli Uzi. Most "Tens" are actually smuggled Czech M-61s. "The
Mac 10 is in the grass and I run like a cheetah with thoughts of
an assassin" -- Nas (??? [1994]). >>
Yep, he's thinkin' 'bout knockin' over a 7-11.
10-4 good buddy. 4 zero.
--
John Dean
Oxford
DE781
2004-04-04 00:01:23 UTC
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Post by John Dean
<< 10
(n) See Mac 10. "Had my ten in my hand" -- Coolio (Gangsta's paradise
[1995]). >>
<< Mac 10
(n) The Ingram Mac-10 30 to 36-shot submachine pistol firing standard 9mm
caliber (.38 in) bullets. The American version of the Israeli Uzi. Most
"Tens" are actually smuggled Czech M-61s. "The Mac 10 is in the grass and I
Odd...that had always been how I originally interpreted the word (a weapon). I
know a lot of the rappers refer to their guns by the numbers. (E.G. "my 47").
But, I never heard of anyone else refer to a weapon as a "10", so figured the
money thing was more reasonable.
Post by John Dean
Not to be confused with Mack.
You like Mack 10? Backyard boogie oogie oogie!
John Dean
2004-04-04 12:32:53 UTC
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Post by DE781
Post by John Dean
<< 10
(n) See Mac 10. "Had my ten in my hand" -- Coolio (Gangsta's paradise
[1995]). >>
<< Mac 10
(n) The Ingram Mac-10 30 to 36-shot submachine pistol firing
standard 9mm caliber (.38 in) bullets. The American version of the
Israeli Uzi. Most "Tens" are actually smuggled Czech M-61s. "The Mac
10 is in the grass and I
Odd...that had always been how I originally interpreted the word (a
weapon). I know a lot of the rappers refer to their guns by the
numbers. (E.G. "my 47"). But, I never heard of anyone else refer to
a weapon as a "10", so figured the money thing was more reasonable.
Post by John Dean
Not to be confused with Mack.
You like Mack 10? Backyard boogie oogie oogie!
Izzat like Oggi Oggi Oggi?
--
John 'Oy' Dean
Oxford
Ross Howard
2004-04-04 13:51:53 UTC
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On Sun, 4 Apr 2004 13:32:53 +0100, "John Dean"
Post by John Dean
Post by DE781
Post by John Dean
<< 10
(n) See Mac 10. "Had my ten in my hand" -- Coolio (Gangsta's paradise
[1995]). >>
<< Mac 10
(n) The Ingram Mac-10 30 to 36-shot submachine pistol firing
standard 9mm caliber (.38 in) bullets. The American version of the
Israeli Uzi. Most "Tens" are actually smuggled Czech M-61s. "The Mac
10 is in the grass and I
Odd...that had always been how I originally interpreted the word (a
weapon). I know a lot of the rappers refer to their guns by the
numbers. (E.G. "my 47"). But, I never heard of anyone else refer to
a weapon as a "10", so figured the money thing was more reasonable.
Post by John Dean
Not to be confused with Mack.
You like Mack 10? Backyard boogie oogie oogie!
Izzat like Oggi Oggi Oggi?
Oy!

Oy?

Oy!

--
Ross Howard
Michael Nitabach
2004-04-04 18:59:35 UTC
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Post by John Dean
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my
hand and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers?
Others suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
.
.
For all such matters hit the Rap Dictionary -
http://www.rapdict.org/
<< 10
(n) See Mac 10. "Had my ten in my hand" -- Coolio (Gangsta's
paradise [1995]). >>
<< Mac 10
(n) The Ingram Mac-10 30 to 36-shot submachine pistol firing
standard 9mm caliber (.38 in) bullets. The American version of the
Israeli Uzi. Most "Tens" are actually smuggled Czech M-61s. "The
Mac 10 is in the grass and I run like a cheetah with thoughts of
an assassin" -- Nas (??? [1994]). >>
It is also conceivable that "10" refers to the Smith & Wesson 910
lightweight semi-automatic pistol.

"The Smith And Wesson Model 910 is an American double-action semi-
automatic service pistol. The Smith And Wesson Model 910 is chambered
for the 9 mm Parabellum cartridge which it takes from a 15-round
magazine, has a 4-inch barrel and fixed sights. The Smith And Wesson
Model 910 is a light-weight model, having an alloy frame with a steel
slide."
http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/FPMA.HTM
--
Mike Nitabach
raymond o'hara
2004-04-07 08:45:38 UTC
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Post by Michael Nitabach
Post by John Dean
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my
hand and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers?
Others suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
.
.
For all such matters hit the Rap Dictionary -
http://www.rapdict.org/
<< 10
(n) See Mac 10. "Had my ten in my hand" -- Coolio (Gangsta's
paradise [1995]). >>
<< Mac 10
(n) The Ingram Mac-10 30 to 36-shot submachine pistol firing
standard 9mm caliber (.38 in) bullets. The American version of the
Israeli Uzi. Most "Tens" are actually smuggled Czech M-61s. "The
Mac 10 is in the grass and I run like a cheetah with thoughts of
an assassin" -- Nas (??? [1994]). >>
It is also conceivable that "10" refers to the Smith & Wesson 910
lightweight semi-automatic pistol.
"The Smith And Wesson Model 910 is an American double-action semi-
automatic service pistol. The Smith And Wesson Model 910 is chambered
for the 9 mm Parabellum cartridge which it takes from a 15-round
magazine, has a 4-inch barrel and fixed sights. The Smith And Wesson
Model 910 is a light-weight model, having an alloy frame with a steel
slide."
http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/FPMA.HTM
--
Mike Nitabach
the mac 10 is not in anyway shape or form an uzi . preda the designer
gordon ingram designed the m-3 "grease gun " of ww2 fame the mac 10 {
45cal}and 11{380cal} were outgrowths of that design . the silencer usually
seen on it was designed by mitch werbell .

Chris Kern
2004-04-03 14:07:42 UTC
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Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my hand
and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
I figured it was a kind of gun, like a 9. But I was hesitant to post
this because "10 mm" didn't sound like a type of gun -- thankfully
someone else was able to find the real origin (Mac 10).

-Chris
Tony Cooper
2004-04-03 15:55:49 UTC
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Post by Chris Kern
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my hand
and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
I figured it was a kind of gun, like a 9. But I was hesitant to post
this because "10 mm" didn't sound like a type of gun -- thankfully
someone else was able to find the real origin (Mac 10).
I recognized it as a reference to the Mac 10, but it didn't sound
right . The Tec 9 is the weapon of choice in the wild and wacky world
of rapsters.
raymond o'hara
2004-04-07 08:32:54 UTC
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Post by Tony Cooper
Post by Chris Kern
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my hand
and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
I figured it was a kind of gun, like a 9. But I was hesitant to post
this because "10 mm" didn't sound like a type of gun -- thankfully
someone else was able to find the real origin (Mac 10).
I recognized it as a reference to the Mac 10, but it didn't sound
right . The Tec 9 is the weapon of choice in the wild and wacky world
of rapsters.
a mac 10 , a common type of submachinegun . it's the the small square one
with the clip in the handgrip. often shown with the big silencer on it and
commonly mistaken for the bigger uzi .

mac , military arms corp. it's a 45 cal weapon
DE781
2004-04-03 18:58:47 UTC
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Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my hand
and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
The fingers thing doesn't make sense. I've always thought it meant ten dollar
bill, personally.
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
As I walk through the valley where I harvest my grain
I take a look at my wife and realize she's very plain
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
I'm a man of the land, I'm into discipline
Got a bible in my hand and a beard on my chin
Robert Lieblich
2004-04-03 19:02:08 UTC
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Post by DE781
Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my hand
and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
The fingers thing doesn't make sense. I've always thought it meant ten dollar
bill, personally.
It helps to read all posts to a thread before replying, Joey. This
is a good example of why.
--
Liebs
Who tries to practice what he preaches
Lady Veteran
2004-04-04 03:41:36 UTC
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Post by Neeraj 'The Ridge' Nagarkatti
I was wondering if anyone knew what the '10' means in 'ten in my
hand and a gleam in my eye'? Someone suggested 10 fingers? Others
suggested a 10 dollar bill? Any ideas? [see below]
Cheers,
N
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left
.
.
.
I'm a educated fool with money on my mind
Got my **10** in my hand and a gleam in my eye
.
That is a MAC 10...a type of weapon.

LV
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Chris Kern
2004-04-04 23:15:12 UTC
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Now that we've solved that mystery, perhaps we can turn to a line from
"Ugly Bitches" and figure out why nine months later "she squirted *on*
an insect" instead of "out" an insect (at least if the lyrics sites
are to be believed).

-Chris
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