Paul Wall Lyrics

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50-50 Mill twin
Lew Hawk
Chamillionaire,
Paul wall the color changin click,
Paid in full records, check ya sound scans we the water boys

Mayne Forget what them boys is talkin' bout I'm true, I'm true.
Your ridin swangs your grippin' grain I do I do.

Your candy red your candy blue your poppin' trunk
Your jammin' screw whatever it is you plan to do be true to you.

Forget what them boys is talkin' bout I'm true, I'm true (I'm so true).
Your ridin' swangs your grippin' grain I do I do.
Your candy red your candy blue your poppin trunk
Your jammin' screw them water boys we so true to you.

Come the h-town plexion you leave with a bloody mouth,
That's all we do is dirt in the dirrty muggy muddy south.
If the CD in your deck aint screwed, ehect
And cut it off I ask em is that that laid back slow and sluggish talk.
Before show time no rubbin' wood, I go and rub the boss, rims so big when
I park the top of the truck above the house.
You jammed up and do no time we all above the law,
Oh yeah them boys fly south we boys haul a bunch a raw

Mayne forget they talkin' bout its true our stacks stand tall.
In Houston we get more buck bucks then a reggae dance hall.
I'm free valet, everyday cant say I ain't got no damn pull,
I pull up with the top droppin' like err-err-err-pouhh
Ladies don't ride wit me I don't blow the AC,
Cause my next chili like the third member of TLC.
Put me in a old folks home if you talkin' bout gettin' some bucks
Cause my wallet got senoir citizens in it, 50's and up.
Its Koopa.

Mayne Forget what them boys is talkin' bout I'm true, I'm true.
Your ridin swangs your grippin grain I do I do.
Your candy red your candy blue your poppin trunk
Your jammin' screw whatever it is you plan to do be true to you.

Forget what them boys is talkin' bout I'm true, I'm true (I'm so true).
Your ridin' swangs your grippin' grain I do I do.
Your candy red your candy blue your poppin' trunk
Your jammin' screw them water boys we so true to you.

Forget what these boys are talkin' bout we players not no squares.
There's more lights in my mouth than the lights in times square.
I swear these boys be knowin' we drippin' candy off the dropper
Cause our paint changin' colors like the hair on Cindy Lauper.
Forget what these boys is talkin' bout I'm true on 22.
My neck wrist and mouth stay below 22, degrees
Please cheese no cash is what I'm bout,
No need for social security check my safe deposit box wow.

Forget what they talkin' bout spreewells rotate fast.
My mental navigation system set on locate cash
I got to keep my pockets fatter than Andre
The giant my rims pokin' out like wings but my car ain't flyin'
Look forget what they talkin' bout the water boys be true,
My bill phone is thick and chunky kinda like beef stew.
They askin' if its stuff to wear what I got on each shoe
Cause I'm ridin' on the type of glass that ain't see through, baby

[Chorus]

Boys be perpetratin' purple, they gotta stop actin',
More cars in my garage than 5 o-clock traffic.
In Houston I keep an iron in case I gotta stop static,
Like shoes tied together you trippin' I gotta pop at it.

Ey they say where it if the shoe fits so I found out 22's did.
Without it the games empty like the space in Lews tooth is.
Big rocks and a wrist watchin', the F-P-D's watchin',
And if gettin' money's illegal, ey I think I'm a need Cockren.

All my mind in all time who thinkin' money over music.
Smell ya grind time so these bustas cant do ya.
Its the water boy bafoons go and lock the game.
If its a hall of fame gone stuntin', go on and hang our name up wow.

21 years in the game I spit 21 payin' dues
My wallet fatter now than a 5 year old tyin shoes.
My slappin' beat up on the block I left the concret dues.
You better check the billboards for the latest water boys news

Mayne Forget what them boys is talkin' bout I'm true, I'm true.
Your ridin' swangs your grippin' grain I do I do.

Your candy red your candy blue your poppin' trunk
Your jammin' screw whatever it is you plan to do be true to you.

Overall Meaning

The song "True" by 50/50 Twin, Chamillionaire, Lew Hawk, and Paul Wall is all about being true to oneself and not letting the opinions of others sway you. The chorus is repetitive but catchy, with the rappers asserting that they are true to themselves while acknowledging that others may have different priorities. The verses are full of braggadocio and references to Houston and Southern rap culture in general. The rappers boast about their rims, their jewelry, their wallets, and their status as "water boys," which seems to refer to their ability to sell records and make money. There are also references to violence and drug dealing, which are common themes in Southern rap. Overall, the song is an anthem for self-confidence and individualism.

One interesting fact about the song "True" is that it was released in 2004, which was right in the middle of the Southern rap boom that was happening at the time. Houston was a hub of this movement, and the song reflects the distinctive sound and style that characterized the genre. Another interesting fact is that all four rappers on the track were part of the "Color Changin' Click," a collective of Houston rappers that included other well-known names like Slim Thug and Mike Jones. The group was associated with Houston's Swisha House record label, which was a major player in the Southern rap scene. Additionally, the song's beat was produced by Salih Williams, who was known for his work with Swisha House and other Houston-based artists.

Another interesting fact about "True" is that it was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 movie "Grandma's Boy," which was a comedy about video game testers. The song was used during a scene where the characters are playing a racing game, and it helps to capture the energetic and playful tone of the movie. Additionally, "True" received radio play on Southern rap stations and helped to raise the profile of the rappers who were involved in its creation. The song was also a popular choice at dance clubs and parties, thanks to its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo. Finally, the song's lyrics and message have continued to resonate with fans of Southern rap, who appreciate the individualistic and confident attitude that the rappers convey.

The chords for "True" are not available, as it is a rap song that does not feature live instruments. The beat is created using a drum machine and other electronic samples and is built around a series of loops and hooks that create a distinctive musical landscape for the rappers to perform over. The song's reliance on electronic production is another hallmark of the Southern rap genre, which was known for its use of innovative and cutting-edge production techniques.

Line by Line Meaning

Mayne Forget what them boys is talkin' bout I'm true, I'm true.
Don't pay attention to what others are saying, I am true to myself.

Your ridin swangs your grippin' grain I do I do.
I am also enjoying the same things that you like, including riding swangs and grippin' grain.

Your candy red your candy blue your poppin' trunk
Regardless of your car color or poppin' trunk, stay true to yourself and enjoy what you like.

Your jammin' screw whatever it is you plan to do be true to you.
Just keep listening to what you like and be true to yourself.

Come the h-town plexion you leave with a bloody mouth,
If you mess with us in Houston, you will get hurt.

That's all we do is dirt in the dirrty muggy muddy south.
We only do dirt in the dirty and muddy south.

If the CD in your deck aint screwed, ehect
If you're not listening to screwed music, turn it off.

And cut it off I ask em is that that laid back slow and sluggish talk.
I ask them if they're listening to that slow and sluggish talk and tell them to cut it off.

Before show time no rubbin' wood, I go and rub the boss,
Before showtime, I don't rub wood, I rub the boss (i.e., the rapper's rims).

Rims so big when I park the top of the truck above the house.
My rims are so big that when I park my truck, the top goes above the house.

You jammed up and do no time we all above the law,
We are above the law and can't be held accountable.

Oh yeah them boys fly south we boys haul a bunch a raw
While they may fly south, we haul a lot of illegal substances.

Mayne forget they talkin' bout its true our stacks stand tall.
Don't listen to what they're saying, our stacks of money are tall.

In Houston we get more buck bucks then a reggae dance hall.
We make a lot of money in Houston, more than a reggae dance hall.

I'm free valet, everyday cant say I ain't got no damn pull,
I am powerful and can even get free valet parking.

I pull up with the top droppin' like err-err-err-pouhh
I arrive in style, with the top of my car down.

Ladies don't ride wit me I don't blow the AC,
I don't like to turn on my AC when women ride with me.

Cause my next chili like the third member of TLC.
My breath smells bad like the third member of TLC, Chili.

Put me in a old folks home if you talkin' bout gettin' some bucks
Don't talk to me about making money if you're not serious.

Cause my wallet got senoir citizens in it, 50's and up.
My wallet has a lot of 50 and older bills.

Its Koopa.
This line just identifies the rapper speaking, Koopa.

Forget what these boys are talkin' bout we players not no squares.
Don't listen to what they're saying, we are players, not squares.

There's more lights in my mouth than the lights in times square.
I have a lot of diamonds in my teeth, more than times square.

I swear these boys be knowin' we drippin' candy off the dropper
They know that we have a lot of candy paint on our cars.

Cause our paint changin' colors like the hair on Cindy Lauper.
Our paint changes colors, just like Cindy Lauper's hair.

Forget what these boys is talkin' bout I'm true on 22.
I am true to myself, no matter what they say, even at 22.

My neck wrist and mouth stay below 22, degrees
My jewelry is kept cool, at below 22 degrees.

Please cheese no cash is what I'm bout,
I'm not about the cheese (money), but instead, about getting cash.

No need for social security check my safe deposit box wow.
I don't need social security because I have a lot of money in my safe deposit box.

Forget what they talkin' bout spreewells rotate fast.
Don't listen to them, my spreewells (rims) rotate quickly.

My mental navigation system set on locate cash
My mind is always on getting money.

I got to keep my pockets fatter than Andre
I need to have more money in my pockets than Andre the Giant.

The giant my rims pokin' out like wings but my car ain't flyin'
My rims stick out like wings but my car cannot fly.

Look forget what they talkin' bout the water boys be true,
Don't listen to them, the water boys are true to themselves.

My bill phone is thick and chunky kinda like beef stew.
My phone bill is expensive and thick, just like beef stew.

They askin' if its stuff to wear what I got on each shoe
They're asking if I'm wearing things on my shoes.

Cause I'm ridin' on the type of glass that ain't see through, baby
I'm riding on special rims that are not transparent.

Boys be perpetratin' purple, they gotta stop actin'
They need to stop pretending to be something they're not.

More cars in my garage than 5 o-clock traffic.
I have more cars in my garage than there are cars on the road at 5 o'clock.

In Houston I keep an iron in case I gotta stop static,
I keep a gun in Houston in case there are problems.

Like shoes tied together you trippin' I gotta pop at it.
Like shoes tied together, if you're tripping, I will shoot you.

Ey they say where it if the shoe fits so I found out 22's did.
They say if the shoe fits, wear it, so I found out that 22-inch rims fit for my car.

Without it the games empty like the space in Lews tooth is.
Without it (rims), the game is empty, like the space in Lew's tooth.

Big rocks and a wrist watchin', the F-P-D's watchin',
I have lots of jewelry and an expensive watch, even the police are watching me.

And if gettin' money's illegal, ey I think I'm a need Cockren.
If getting money is illegal, I think I need a lawyer, Cockren.

All my mind in all time who thinkin' money over music.
All my mind in all time who thinks about money over music.

Smell ya grind time so these bustas cant do ya.
Keep working hard and don't let anyone stand in your way.

Its the water boy bafoons go and lock the game.
The water boys are taking over the game.

If its a hall of fame gone stuntin', go on and hang our name up wow.
If there's a hall of fame for stuntin', hang our name up because we're the best.

21 years in the game I spit 21 payin' dues
I've been in the game for 21 years, paying my dues.

My wallet fatter now than a 5 year old tyin shoes.
My wallet is fatter now than a five-year-old kid tying his shoes.

My slappin' beat up on the block I left the concret dues.
My music is popular on the block and I've worked hard to get to where I am.

You better check the billboards for the latest water boys news
Check the billboards to stay up to date with what the water boys are doing.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK BELL, PAUL BIRCHALL, TIM BULLYMENT, LEO YOUNG

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