Thom Pettie
Big Boi Lyrics

Thom Pettie that ho
Repeated lyric serving as a chant-like callout to assert dominance and confidence

Free falling, Thom Pettie
Emphasizing the carefree, limitless feeling of being Thom Pettie

I brought one chain for medallion
Bringing only one chain because it's adorned with many diamonds, a brag about wealth and luxury

With a whole lot of motherfucking diamonds
Further emphasizing the amount of wealth and luxury Big Boi possesses

It’s astounding like when I be rhyming
Comparing his impressive lyrical skills to the astounding visual impact of the diamonds

Always shining like the sun and moon
Continuing to boast about his wealth, comparing himself to two of the most notable celestial entities

Like a hot air balloon requires fire
The fire required to lift a hot air balloon is compared to the motivation and drive that lifts Big Boi's success

No methamphetamine, but nigga we get higher
Asserting that he doesn't need drugs to get high because he's already reached the pinnacle of success

Big Boi, dopamine, I mean I’m dope
A clever play on words, comparing his name to the neurotransmitter dopamine, with both being associated with pleasure and addiction

Ain’t near when you niggas can’t even come close
Bringing attention to the vast gap between his success and those who can't even compete

Simple fat sacks
A reference to marijuana, possibly insinuating that his success is due to his laid-back, chilled out attitude

Been a serial killer, oh nice to meet you, best believe that
A metaphorical boast of his consistent success in the music industry, having 'killed' many other artists along the way

Like Ripley’s boy, don’t tempt me
Referencing the popular TV show Ripley's Believe It or Not, suggesting that his success is so unbelievable, it's comparable to the show

I fuck around and leave your kool-aid glass half empty
Threatening to take away someone's happiness, leaving them feeling unfulfilled

Your time is running, I’m just like the sand in it
Comparing himself to sand in an hourglass, indicating that time is running out for his competition

Been jammin' in half and half of you niggas know you can’t get it
Claiming that he's been successful with only a fraction of the effort that others have put in, and that they can't match his level of success

That’s right, it as in IT
Asserting that he's at the top and no one can match him, with 'it' being a reference to success and stardom

We like the apple on your iPhone, niggas always biting
Comparing himself and his style to the ubiquitous iPhone, with others constantly trying to emulate and copy him

We shining like the sun and moon
Reiterated boast of success and wealth, continuing to compare himself to two of the most notable celestial entities

All of your wishes falling through
Alluding to the idea that others' dreams and wishes fall short compared to his success

They chasing after you
Others trying to compete, catch up, or emulate Big Boi and his level of success

And climbing up the moon
Continuing the celestial metaphor, visualizing others trying to reach the same level of success as Big Boi but falling short

Motel, hotel
Possibly a reference to constantly being on the road and traveling for his music career

Intercontinental, all cause a nigga push a pencil
Reiterating that he's wealthy and successful from his music career, further emphasizing the luxury and travel that comes with it

That’s an S550, not a rental
Identifying his expensive car, to emphasize his wealth and status

Bitch, I don’t even ride Lincoln Continentals
A snobby retort, insinuating that a Lincoln Continental isn't good enough for him

In the rear seat is a fat black nigga with a smile like Denzel
Describing his passenger's appearance and demeanor

Pretty model bitch with me moving bout as graceful as a gazelle
Bringing attention to his attractive model companion, likening her movements to a graceful animal

Skinny as a pencil, fold her like a pretzel
A lewd and sexist line, implying that his companion is skinny and bendable, and can be contorted for sexual purposes

Hit her with the XL
Another sexual reference, implying that he's physically large and capable of satisfying his partners

Just in case this funky ass bitch was doing Intel
Suggesting that his companion might be 'spying' on him or relaying information, and he's being cautious just in case

I'mma give her news she can go tell
Turning the tables on his companion, implying that he's the one who's in control and providing information

Snitchin' ass bitches get evicted, no bus fare
Referring to the fact that those who betray him or talk behind his back will be kicked out and stranded without resources

Grown ass women ride a Bentley that’s so clear
Implying that only successful and wealthy women can ride in such an expensive car

I’m so player, SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Another example of a clever play on words, comparing himself to the OutKast song SpottieOttieDopaliscious, with both being associated with a smooth, cool, and player-like demeanor

Mama phony but I swear to God the pussy dope and she delicious
Another lewd and sexist line, insinuating that his sexual partners are the real deal

One time for my wife and my mistress, gone
Acknowledging that he has multiple partners, and 'one time' indicating that he'll now move onto something else