Soldier
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Introduction to the topic of wanting a soldier.

(I want a Soldier!)
Reiterating the desire for a strong companion.

The way you got it, I'm the hottest around
Acknowledgment of the partner's appeal.

They'll know it when they see you rollin' impala's around
Identification of the partner's taste in flashy cars.

(I got a Soldier!)
Confirmation of securing a stable relationship.

With the top down feeling the sounds
Enjoying the music with the partner.

Quakin' and vibratin' your thighs ridin' harder than guys
Feeling good vibrations and energy from the car ride and partner.

Wit the chrome wheels at the bottom, white leather inside
Describing the partner's car's luxurious features.

When them lames be spittin' at you tell 'em don't even try it
Encouraging the partner to ignore negative attention from other people.

To shot it wit Chelle and kick it wit Kelly or holla at be
Inviting the partner to spend time with the group of friends.

Ya, gotta be g's you way outta your league
Informing the partner that they need to match the group's standard of being genuine and authentic.

We like dem boys that be in them lac's leanin' (Leanin')
Expressing the group's preference for partners who drive sleek cars.

Open their mouth their grill gleamin' (Gleamin')
Noticing partners' shiny teeth when they smile or laugh.

Candy paint, keep that whip clean and (Clean and)
Describing the detail and upkeep that goes into owning a flashy car.

(They always be talkin that country slang, we like)
Indicating that the group enjoys hearing partners speak in local slang and accent.

They keep that beat that be in the back beatin' (Beatin')
Appreciating the partners' choice of music and sound system.

Eyes be so low from there chiefin (chiefin)
Noticing that the partners' eyes are red from smoking marijuana.

I love how he keep my body screamin' (Screamin')
Expressing satisfaction with the partners' sexual abilities.

A rude boy that's good to me, with street credibility
Desiring a partner who is courteous, respectful, and has a good reputation in their community.

If his status ain't hood
Expecting the partner to come from a tough and authentic background.

I ain't checkin' for him
Will not consider a partner who does not meet the above-standard criteria.

Betta be street if he lookin' at me
The partner must embody a genuine street attitude if he is interested in the artist.

I need a soldier
Explicitly requesting a partner who is loyal, dependable, and tough.

That ain't scared to stand up for me
Desiring a partner who is not afraid to defend the artist.

Known to carry big things
Expecting a partner to be physically capable and possess strength.

If you know what I mean
A playful suggestion that the partner is well-endowed.

Gotta know to get dough
Expecting the partner to be skilled in earning money.

And he betta be street
Reiterating the belief that the partner should have an authentic street personality.

We like them boys up top from the BK (BK)
Expressing the group's attraction to partners from the Brooklyn area.

Know how to flip that money three ways (Three ways)
Expecting partners to be good financial planners and investors.

Always ridin' big on the freeway (Freeway)
Noticing the partners' preference for high-speed travel on the road.

(With that east coast slang that us country girls we like)
Expressing attraction to hearing partners speak in local slang and accent from the east coast.

Low cut ceasers wit the deep waves (deep waves)
Noticing the partners' hairstyle and describing it.

So quick to snatch up your Beyonce (Beyonce)
Warning that the partners may make a move on the artist's friends or significant others.

Always comin' down poppin' our way (Our way)
Attributing partners' attention and interest towards the singer and the group.

(Tellin' us that country girls the kinda girl they like)
Asserting that partners may express interest in country girls.

I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
Search for potential partners in the area.

They want to take care of me (Where they at)
Noticing that partners may express the desire to provide for the singer.

Don't mind takin one for me (Where they at)
Believing partners may be willing to physically protect the singer.

They want to spend that on me (Where they at)
Expecting partners to be willing to invest money on the artist.

Wouldn't mind puttin' that on me (Where they at)
Implying that partners may gift expensive items to the artist.

Next to the speakers keep a toy in the trunk of the 'lac
Describing the partners' habit of carrying weapons in their car.

A reformed D boy use to run into traps
Implying that some partners may have a criminal history.

Still a soldier do to war if you running your trap
Warning that partners may react to verbal altercations with physical violence.

About my girls ain't no thing to put you under the map
Threatening physical harm to anyone who disrespects the artist's friends.

Walk the streets five deep with nothing less than a stack
Describing the artist and friends walking together with a lot of money.

And 80 carats on my chest provides a special attraction
Noticing the gemstones on the singer's necklace and implying it attracts attention.

50 G's in my jeans plus the dough from the waller
Implying the artist has a large sum of money on their person.

It's the reason I'm the king girl, I know what you like
Asserting that the singer is the dominant and attractive one in the group.

I like them boys over there they looking strong tonight (strong tonight)
Expressing attraction towards certain partners in the vicinity.

Just might give one the phone tonight (phone tonight)
Implying that the singer is open to exchanging phone numbers with potential partners.

Homey in the dickies in my zone tonight (zone tonight)
Noticing a partner wearing Dickies brand clothing and being in the artist's vicinity.

He don't know it might be on tonight (On tonight)
Implying that the artist and potential partner may engage in sexual activity later.

Ooh he looking good and he talking right (talking right)
Describing the partner's physical appearance and manner of speech as appealing.

He the type that might change my life (Change my life)
Believing that the partner may have a significant impact on the singer's future.

Every time he look at me my girls be like (Girls be like)
Perceiving that the artist's friends notice the partner's attention towards the artist.

(That one may be the one tonight)
Considering the possibility of the partner being a potential long-term partner.

Hey, see cash money is a army
Noticing that having money is a powerful tool.

I'm walking with purple hearts on me
Indicating that the singer has been awarded medals of honor in the past.

You talking to the sergeant
Asserting that the artist is a high-ranking military officer who has earned respect.

Body marked up like the subway in Harlem
Describing that the singer's body has numerous body art tattoos similar to those found on New York City subways.

Call him, Weezy F. baby, please say the baby
Referring to the artist Lil Wayne and including his popular catchphrase in the song.

If you don't see me on the block I ain't trying to hide
Not hiding or avoiding any areas or people despite the singer's attire or distinct features.

I blend in wit the hood, I'm camouflage
Feeling comfortable and fitting into the artist's surroundings.

Bandanna tied, so mommy join my troop
Describing the artist's clothing and enticing women to join his group.

Now every time she hear my name she salute!
Gaining respect from followers who give the singer verbal recognition and acknowledgement when they hear his name.

They wanna take care of me (Where they at)
Noticing that partners express the desire to provide for the singer.

Wouldn't mind puttin that on me (Where they at)
Imagining partners offering and gifting the artist expensive items or jewelry.