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Pimp Hard
8Ball Lyrics
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Pimp hard, pimp harder
Big plush Cadillac seats holding me up
Bitches hatin' 'cause I'm always doing big boy stuff
Would will ill be grippin' in my big boy truck
Back then at the club gettin' this big boy sucked
Eightball, Mjg you know we can't be touched
If I feel you disrespectin' Ima cock it and bust
And MJG gon be right with me if that eight ain't enough
If Eight ain't enough
Don't worry I got eight in the clip
Eight for them hard looks
And eight for that lip
It was unnecessary
That sort of punishment was less than very ugly
Which was fucked up
You wanted this you lucked up then
Oh well some more shit I'm stuck up in
Hey lets squash it
Go sweep the dust up then
Drink a shot
I got a bitch you could drive a truck up in
MJG pimp tight! And I got em
[Chorus: x8]
We handle this shit like a pimp should
I fuck with them niggaz who run the hood
From the south to the east coast to the west
I be puffin on that shit that gon be burnin' in yo chest
See them hoes want a nigga who got bread
These niggaz want a bitch you got that fire head
And all I want is weed and money
And mo' money
The streets don't respect a nigga with no money
Ya poor dummy
You should be spendin' ya ho money
When she offered you some
You probably tell her "no honey"
You to slow sonny
What I'm spittin' gon make you know somethin'
So the next time instead of just talking
You could show something
And most hoes is like casinos
Pistol blow somethin'
So anytime a bitch approach me
I see some dope coming
My main focus is tricks who be out ho huntin'
But they don't get that pussy for free
I make em owe somethin'
[Chorus: x8]
I like them yellow thick women giving love to me
Hugs and kisses disrespecting bitches 'cause of me
Always want to sex with me no matter where we be
All her friends do my friends and they do it for free
Okay we smoke with them hoes and get em something to eat
But any real nigga will just to drill baby
Pimp hard or pimp harder for the millennium
That paper out here for ya Ima get me some
Hit a liquid some
Tell my bitch to quick get the gun
We got some shit to run so shut up and cut off the grits they done
I want you up on your feet until they blitz the song
Bitch you understand what I'm sayin'
I'm the official one
Mjg I pimp strong until the reasons gone
Until it ain't no hojack left to spring the season on
The niggaz who violated they still bleedin' on
I be packs and shit sacks and the leavings on
[Chorus: x16]
In Pimp Hard, by 8Ball & MJG, the overarching theme is of being a pimp and all that it entails. The song opens with the artist bragging about his success and his ability to handle any situation. He talks about his luxury car, the envy of other people, and his prowess with women. But this life comes with its share of problems, like people disrespecting him, which he handles with violence. He also speaks about situations where he found himself surrounded by people after getting into trouble in clubs, and also how heâs always prepared to use his guns.
The verses, especially that of MJG's, talk about the mechanics of being a pimp. They emphasize how the street and the world don't respect people without money, particularly pimps who aren't earning well. So MJG mentions that he's focused on getting more money and owning tricks, who bring in the cash. He warns against missing out on opportunities and suggests that instead of talking, people should show something. He asserts that he's tough and has guns and knows how to protect himself.
The chorus, repeated multiple times, is a call to action to pimp hard, how to be the boss and control your situation, no matter how bad things get.
Line by Line Meaning
Big plush Cadillac seats holding me up
I am driving in a comfortable, luxurious Cadillac car
Bitches hatin' 'cause I'm always doing big boy stuff
Women envy me because I do things that are considered mature and impressive
Would will ill be grippin' in my big boy truck
I have a sense of control and power while driving my large truck
Back then at the club gettin' this big boy sucked
I used to receive sexual favors in clubs
Eightball, Mjg you know we can't be touched
No one can harm or defeat us when we (Eightball and MJG) are together
If its 'bout Hennessy and weed you can link it to us
We are known for consuming Hennessy and marijuana
If I feel you disrespectin' Ima cock it and bust
If you disrespect me, I will pull out a gun and shoot you
And MJG gon be right with me if that eight ain't enough
MJG will support me and join me in taking action if one gun (eight) is not enough
If Eight ain't enough
If one gun is not enough
Don't worry I got eight in the clip
Don't worry, I have eight bullets in the gun's magazine
Eight for them hard looks
Eight bullets for those who give tough or disrespectful looks
And eight for that lip
Eight bullets for those who talk back or disrespect me verbally
It was unnecessary
They did not have to act that way or say what they said
That sort of punishment was less than very ugly
The punishment (getting shot) was brutal and excessive
Which was fucked up
The situation was unfair and wrong
You wanted this you lucked up then
You brought this upon yourself, you got lucky
Oh well some more shit I'm stuck up in
I am involved in more problems or conflicts
Hey lets squash it
Hey, let's put an end to this
Go sweep the dust up then
Go clean up the mess and forget about it
Drink a shot
Let's have a drink
I got a bitch you could drive a truck up in
I have a woman who is very promiscuous
MJG pimp tight! And I got em
MJG is a skilled pimp and I have women under my control
We handle this shit like a pimp should
We deal with this situation like successful pimps would
I fuck with them niggaz who run the hood
I associate with and respect the people who have power and influence in the neighborhood
From the south to the east coast to the west
My influence and reputation extends across the United States
I be puffin on that shit that gon be burnin' in yo chest
I smoke marijuana that is very potent and strong
See them hoes want a nigga who got bread
Prostitutes are attracted to men who have money
These niggaz want a bitch you got that fire head
Men are looking for women who excel in oral sex
And all I want is weed and money
All I care about is marijuana and money
The streets don't respect a nigga with no money
People in the streets do not admire or value someone who is poor
Ya poor dummy
You are foolish for being poor
You should be spendin' ya ho money
You should use the money given to you by prostitutes wisely
When she offered you some
When a prostitute offered you money
You probably tell her "no honey"
You likely declined the offer
You to slow sonny
You are not very smart
What I'm spittin' gon make you know somethin'
My words will teach you something
So the next time instead of just talking
Next time, instead of just talking, you should act
You could show something
You can demonstrate your skills or abilities
And most hoes is like casinos
Prostitutes (hoes) are similar to casinos
Pistol blow somethin'
They carry guns and are not afraid to use them in violent situations
So anytime a bitch approach me
Any time a prostitute comes near me
I see some dope coming
I anticipate that drugs or money will be involved
My main focus is tricks who be out ho huntin'
I am seeking out prostitutes who are actively looking for customers
But they don't get that pussy for free
Prostitutes charge money for sexual services
I make em owe somethin'
I require them to owe me in some way (usually money) for sexual services
I like them yellow thick women giving love to me
I prefer women who are full-figured and have a light skin tone
Hugs and kisses disrespecting bitches 'cause of me
Women show me affection and disrespect other women because of their attraction to me
Always want to sex with me no matter where we be
Women always desire to have sex with me, no matter where we are
All her friends do my friends and they do it for free
Prostitutes engage in sexual activity with my friends and me without charging us
Okay we smoke with them hoes and get em something to eat
We share marijuana with prostitutes and provide them with some food
But any real nigga will just to drill baby
A true and respected man will take control of the situation and assert his power
Pimp hard or pimp harder for the millennium
We must continue to be successful and dominant pimps for a long time
That paper out here for ya Ima get me some
There is money to be made and I will do what is necessary to earn it
Hit a liquid some
Take a drink
Tell my bitch to quick get the gun
Instruct my female companion to retrieve the weapon
We got some shit to run so shut up and cut off the grits they done
We need to leave quickly, so stop talking and leave the meal unfinished
Until it ain't no hojack left to spring the season on
We will continue to utilize and exploit prostitutes until there are none left to use
The niggaz who violated they still bleedin' on
Those who have wronged us are still suffering the consequences
I be packs and shit sacks and the leavings on
I have drugs and money and am very successful as a pimp
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARLON GOODWIN, MARLON J. GOODWIN, PHALON ALEXANDER, PHALON ANTON ALEXANDER, PREMRO SMITH, Jazze Pha, M.J. Goodwin, P. Alexander
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