Chocolate
Big Boi Lyrics

Ay (yah)
Introduction to the song, expressing excitement.

Ay (ay)
Expressing excitement of what is to come.

Ay (hey)
Continuation of the excitement building up.

Chocolate (uh)
Refers to the word 'chocolate', which is the main theme of the song.

Chocolate (uh)
Continues to reference the theme of the song.

Chocolate (yah)
Repetition to emphasize the significance of the word 'chocolate'.

Chocolate
Continuation of repeating the theme.

Chocolate
Closing the introduction to prepare for the beginning of the song.

Ay, just cashed the check
The singer has just received his payment, which he wants to spend on chocolate.

And I'm 'bout to blow it all on chocolate
The singer is ready to spend all his payment for the album on chocolate.

Yeah, I'm 'bout to blow it all on chocolate
Reiterating the singer's plan to splurge everything on chocolate.

Sweet tooth, baby, make that dollar stretch
The singer really loves chocolate and wants to make his money go further by buying plenty of it.

Chocolate
Repetition to reinforce the theme of the song.

Chocolate
Continuous repetition.

Chocolate
Reiterating the theme.

Chocolate
Repetition emphasizing the obsession with chocolate.

Uh, I feel my sweet tooth acting up
The singer is craving something sweet and explains he has a 'sweet tooth'.

All I need is you to go on 'head, back it up
The singer might be talking to his lover, who he wants to back it up in front of him, referencing chocolate being sweet and addictive, like his sexual desires.

Honey, paper sack brown, yeah, I'm black enough
The singer is saying that his skin mimics the color of paper and associates it with the color of a brown paper bag. He feels he is still 'Black enough', regardless of his lighter complexion.

Never holler 'man down' 'cause we're standing up
The singer is saying that he is strong and doesn't need to fall or back down in any situation or fight against any negative obstacles.

Standing rock, she pretty b
He might be referring to Native Americans' struggle and standing with them. The word 'B' can also refer to his female lover.

Stay litty, lil' nigga, is she shitting me?
The singer means to stay up or lit and is surprised the listener is not feeling the same way he is.

Off the Hennessey and Tito's, we go
The singer seems to be mentioning his favorite drinks, Hennessy and Tito's, which he is likely using to party and have fun.

Hard in the paint like a nigga making free throws
A metaphor meaning that he is playing life like an NBA player, making all the right moves and landing every goal.

Yum, yum, yum, yum
Represents pleasure from eating chocolate.

All I need is you to go on 'head, back it up
Repetition of the third line.

Yum, yum, yum, chocolate
Repetition emphasizing pleasure from eating chocolate.

(All I need is you to go on 'head, back it up) chocolate
Emphasizing the need for the listener to back it up.

(Back it up, back it up, back it up, back it up) chocolate
Repeating to reinforce getting closer and emphasizing the pleasure of getting there together.

Chocolate
Getting closer to the theme of the song again.

(Uh, back it up)
Repeating the need to get closer and back it up.

You ever find yourself stuck in between
Beginning of a metaphor where the singer is talking about being in a difficult situation.

A rock and a dark place, leap for a dream
Continuing the metaphor, singer is advising someone to take a leap of faith and follow their dreams even when they are in a difficult situation.

I'm hard and a heartless king without a queen
Reiterating that he's hard as stone and doesn't show mercy without a partner.

Got iceberg so it's fuck bitch nah'mean?
He is saying he has is very rich and can afford anything, saying he doesn't need anyone else to be successful.

We ain't throwing rice, I'm just throwing D
He's not getting married, but at this moment, he is making money by making music for the people.

And making music for the people that be feeling me
Emphasizing that his music is for the fans who understand and appreciate him.

Now take another shot, 'cause it ain't a gift
He's emphasizing that his fortune is not a gift but the result of hard work.

And ain't no designated driver, we can get a lift
Talking about partying and drinking and not having to worry about a designated driver since they can afford to pay for a ride.

Now go and sip you some mo', sis, while I fire up this 'dro spliff
He's telling his female companion to relax and enjoy more drinks, while he's about to smoke some marijuana.

Blow this joint, get the glowsticks
He's telling everyone to enjoy the moment, dance and have fun together and forget about everything else.

(Glowsticks, glowsticks, glowsticks) chocolate
Repeating his desire to have fun, dance and glow in the moment.

(All I need is you to go on 'head, back it up) yum, yum, yum, yum
Emphasizing his craving for chocolate and how good it can be.

(Back it up, back it up, back it up, back it up) yum, yum, yum, yum
Repeating how close he is to get what he wants.

Hard, hard in the paint, hard, hard in the paint, hard
Reiterating the metaphor of life being like an NBA game and how he's able to dominate.

(We go, we go, we go, we go, we go, we go)
Using a different metaphor to describe how they are still going strong and hard.

(Hard in the paint like, hard in the) chocolate
Comparing his aggressiveness to that of life in the NBA, and how it is important to have something to lift you up and put some flavour into life (chocolate).

(Yo, we go, we go, we go) chocolate
Repeating the need for chocolate and recapping on his aggression getting him through his endeavors.

Sweet tooth, baby, make that dollar stretch
Final repetition of his love for chocolate and its ability to get him through tough times.

Chocolate
Final repetition and emphasis on the love of chocolate.