South
Banners Lyrics

Young Buck, Lil Flip, David Banner c'mon
The three rappers are introduced.

G-Unit In This Bitch, G-Unit In This Bitch
The G-Unit group is present in this song and representing.

The Dirty, Dirty
Referring to the southern, dirty and gritty lifestyle and culture.

Show 'Em How The South Do
The south takes pride in their way of living, and they're going to show everyone how they do things in this song.

Gold Grills, Coupe' Devilles Sittin On 22's
Gaudy and expensive cars with grills (teeth ornaments) made of gold on shiny rims are status symbols in southern lifestyle.

The Dirty, Dirty Baby
Reiterating the southern roots and lifestyle of the song and its performers.

We Pop Pills, Shoot To Kill, You Know What We 'Bout
Drugs and violence are prevalent in the southern culture explained in the song.

And On Behalf Of G-Unit, Welcome To The South
G-Unit is introducing listeners to the southern lifestyle explained in this song.

Working This Wood Wheel, Ya'll Don't Know How Good It Feel
A nod to the unique cars typical in the southern part of the United States and the feeling of driving them.

Just Come To Cashville, Ya'll Gon See How Hood It Is
Cashville represents the typical southern lifestyle and culture that's tough and rough for outsiders.

We In The Projects, Cookin' Chikens In The Kitchen
The desperate poverty in the southern slums is depicted as just barely surviving and trying to make food.

We Go to Prison, But Get Out And Go Back To Gettin' It
A commentary about how difficult it is to escape the lifestyle and culture explained in the song.

Your Hood Ain't No Harder Than Mine, Bitch, We All Thuggin'
The southern community and their way of living, shown as having just as much violence and danger as any other place.

We Fight In Clubs, Hit The Parkin Lot, And Start Bustin'
Violence can be found anywhere, even in clubbing and parking lots, in southern communities.

I Know I'm Country, I can't Help It I'm From Tennessee
A nod to the fact that the southern lifestyle is different from that of the north and west United States.

I'm Throwin' Up This Hennisey, And Blowin Up My Enemies
Drinking and violence - again indicative of southern culture - and the need to feel tough and in control through 'blowing up' enemies.

Ya'll Niggas Remember Me? Not Because The Bird's Tennekee
Shout out to old-timey rap style, meaning to remember me because I rap well rather than being from Tennessee.

But Young Buck Been A G', I Give A Fuck Who You Be Boy
An expression of bravado for Young Buck himself, being a gangsta (G), and challenging anyone who challenges his status.

I Want In On Everything, A Dime Bag, If So Come See Me For It
Young Buck wants to be part of everything, including the drug trade, and will help people find what they need.

To Be A Star, All You Need Is A Pyrex Jar
Pyrex jars are commonly used in the drug trade to measure out portions, and this line suggests that being a drug dealer can make you a star (as ironic as it may be).

Some Soldiers, And Some Baking Soda, You Can Buy That Car
Another nod to the riches that drug dealing can bring you, but with the criminal price you have to pay.

I Swear On The Soul's Of Our Dead Cousin's
David Banner swears on the dead in this part of the song, shows how seriously he takes his word.

I Ain't Fuckin, Man I'm Commin Ak 40's Bustin',
David Banner describes his toughness and willingness to use weaponry instead of swearing on his own integrity.

7's And Mack 11's
References to different types of guns used in southern gang activity.

I Told 'Em All I Ain't No Hoe
David Banner wants to demonstrate that he's tough and cannot be easily defeated.

But Niggas Don't Listen Till You Kick A Nigga, Smack Him With That Callico
Implying that people only listen when violence is involved, and describing the brutality that's present in the southern lifestyle.

I'm Tryin To Stay In Gods Plan
Even amongst the violence, David Banner is calling for divine intervention.

But I Hadta Show These Faggots That Your Fuckin With A Man, Ya Bitch!
Using derogatory language to express that he's not one to be played around with, but rather respected.

I Left Them Niggas Needin' Path
Implies that David Banner defeated his challengers and left them in need of a desperation approach to retaliate.

And Ya'll Probly Won't Live To See This Weekend
David Banner suggests that his disrespect has gone too far and that there will be retribution.

Gotta Go, Gotta Go, FUckin Mash Out
David Banner is trying to escape and disappear after the previous line's threat.

I Hit The Dro' A Lil More And Then I Pass Out
David Banner uses drugs as a way of managing after all the trouble he's caused.

Crashin' The H2, Bitches I Hate You
David Banner is no longer trying to hide his feelings and openly considers women using bad language.

Now you Keep Talkin Shit, I Kidnap And Ducktape You
A warning to those talking badly, kidnapping, and duct-taping are not out of the realm of possibility in response to negative comments.

Let Them Faggots Rape You
After another negative comment, Banner is suggesting that someone will harm the instigator in an extreme way.

Then It's Back To Mississippi, If Ya Boys Want Revenge, Tell Them Bitches Come And Get Me
David Banner is always ready for revenge and won't run away from a fight. Whoever's coming to fight, they need to come to him and not waste their time making threats.

'cause I Was Born In This Bitch To Die
David Banner accepts that his path in life was predetermined by his birthplace and culture and is beyond overcoming.

I'm In Queens, In Your 'Lac, With Your Bitch, Gettin' High
Another nod to southern culture and the joy of theft, and the less than valid way of reaching a high.

I'm The King, It Ain't No Mystery, So Fuck Ya'll Niggas Dissin' Me
Lil Flip's introduction. A proclamation of self-worth, expecting disrespect, and not standing for it.

I'm Goin' Down In History, I'm Leavin' With A Victory
Lil Flip wants to leave a great legacy and a mark of pride in history with a win.

Yo' Baby Momma Kissin' Me, Talkin' 'Bout She Missin' Me
Lil Flip is bragging that other people's wives and girlfriends want him, proving that he is more desirable or valuable than others.

Since I'm A Star, When I Hit The Door, They Never Friskin' Me
Lil Flip suggests that being a star gives him immunity to customs checks and police frisks, regardless of the lifestyle he portrays.

'cause I Pack A Pound, Just Ask Around, Like 50 'I'll Back You Down'
Lil Flip is suggesting that he's no pushover and will face threats he receives, like 50 Cent.

Run To Ya' Crib And Snach Ya' Pounds, Everybody On The Ground
The potential violence that comes with the drug trade is indicated, demonstrating the prevalence of drug trade in southern life.

You Know My Niggas Hold Me Down, What Goes Around Comes Around
Lil Flip's friends help him and will return his support, even if it's disrupting the law and being a criminal.

I Represent H-Town, Still Run The Underground
Lil Flip is representing his city, Houston, and the significance it holds as a center of southern culture.

With Bricks On The Greyhound, Spree's On My Escalade
A concrete image of drug trafficking, literally using public transportation and also in his luxury vehicle.

I'm Glad I Made It Out The Game, It Gotta Be A Better Way
Escaping from the drug trade is essential for Flip, acknowledging that making money through criminal activities was not worth the potential consequences.

Now We Gettin' Cheeda', Now We On Another Level
Lil Flip is still making money and accomplishing things, but in legal ways under the radar.

It's Clover G And G-Unit, Young Buck, Shut 'Em Down
Closing line of the song, reiterating the association between G-Unit and southern culture's violence and drug trade, and its enormous implications on modern-day society.