The song "Mean Muggin" by The Game is about the artist's confidence, dominance, and disregard for those who try to intimidate him with their hostile looks or attitudes. He boasts about his wealth, style, and sexual escapades while asserting his superiority over others. The lyrics depict The Game's entrance into a club, where he confidently walks in with a lot of money. He compares the swinging of his head to a long swing, showcasing his cool demeanor. Feeling like Tucci (probably referring to the fashion designer Tom Ford), he hints at his luxurious lifestyle. The Game mentions his interest in Japanese culture, referring to his eyes as Japanese and humorously mentioning that he blows sushi in the club. He dismisses the idea of wearing expensive True Religion jeans, instead opting for Levi's. He invites others to join him at the "ski hive," which could refer to a skiing destination. The Game brags about his sexual encounters, comparing his partner's performance to a ride on a mechanical bull. He explicitly states that he doesn't have any interest in cowboys (men who are not authentic or genuine). The artist emphasizes his sexual prowess by mentioning his love for having sex with multiple partners, particularly those who are skilled in the bedroom. After scoring in his endeavors, he celebrates by performing a dance move called the saucer. He mentions riding in a luxurious car (Phantom) with his crew, the Victor crew. Feeling a sense of provocation, The Game mentions seeing haters in the club. He emphasizes that their negative attention doesn't affect him and asserts his continued confidence. In the chorus, The Game addresses individuals who are mean mugging (giving hostile looks). He questions their intentions and disregards their actions, implying that their attitudes hold no significance to him. The second verse continues with The Game's confident tone. He likens himself to a three-dimensional version (3D) and compares his basketball skills to Pee Wee Herman's famous face ball trick. He boasts about his versatility and puts emphasis on having an "ace" (something exceptional) within himself. He references his drink, Gatorade, which contains 20 ounces. The Game boasts about his sexual magnetism, mentioning having a threesome, and humorously referencing the time of morning (round four something). He plays with words and cultural references, using phrases like "Asta la vista" and "grid storm freezer." The artist mentions firing an automatic weapon, describing it as having a seizure. He playfully mentions how his power extends even to his clothing (snapbacks) and humorously references needing a hash back because he's run out of room to stash drugs. The Game questions why other rappers leak information and suggests that he has big money talks while others whisper small conversations. In the final verse, The Game continues to assert his dominance and confront those who try to intimidate him. He enters the club with the confidence of an owner and contrasts himself to older men who wear tight jeans. He references Lil Boosie, a rapper known for his hit song "Wipe Me Down" and implies that women are attracted to him. The Game mentions smoking and rolling "Lili" (possibly referring to a specific strain of marijuana) and being in the company of the Fugees (the iconic hip-hop group). He mentions Carmelo Anthony, a famous basketball player, and J Lo (Jennifer Lopez) as examples of celebrities he interacts with. The artist claims to be in charge of his city and boasts about his connections to illegal activities involving dogs and drugs. He implies that he can acquire stolen items back through his connections. In conclusion, "Mean Muggin" by The Game is a song that expresses the artist's confidence and dominance. He brags about his wealth, sexual encounters, and social status while dismissing those who try to intimidate him. The lyrics emphasize his resilience and nonchalant attitude towards others' negative opinions.
