Purple Stuff
Big Moe Lyrics

Throw, yo' hands highhh wave 'em side to side
The artist is asking the audience to throw their hands in the air and wave them side to side.

Everybody clap yo' hands, and sing along wit me
The artist is encouraging the audience to clap their hands and sing along with him.

It's Big Moe, da barre baby, representin these Southside streets
The artist is introducing himself as Big Moe, a representative of the Southside streets, and referring to the drink 'barre' or 'purple stuff,' which is popular in the area.

Now if you ain't heard of me then you don't know was sup
The artist is indicating that if the audience hasn't heard of him, they're missing out.

You can find me on them Screw CD's talkin about 'Purple Stuff'
The artist is referencing his appearances on DJ Screw's CDs, where they talk about the Houston soda called 'Purple Stuff.'

See momma was a hustler, daddy was a buster, y'all know how that go
The artist is revealing that his mother was hardworking, while his father was not a good role model.

I was raised Screwed Up Texas, didn't know my direction
The artist is describing that he grew up in Screwed Up Texas, and didn't initially have a clear path in life.

Now I'm a state representative, been chose by election
The artist is proud of being a state representative and having been elected.

Some said I wouldn't make it, but I'm still in the game
The artist is boasting that despite someone doubting him, he's still successful in his music career.

Things done changed, diamond rangs
The artist is stating that things have changed and he now has a ring with diamonds on it.

Man it's funny how things done changed
The artist is reflecting on how things have changed for him over time.

He slowed it down, chop-chopped it too
The artist is describing how DJ Screw would slow down rap music and chop it up to create new songs.

Got blades on the bus, candy paint on the truck
The artist is stating that he has stylish modifications on his vehicles, such as spinning rims and colorful paint.

If you wanna know what's in my cup
The artist is inviting the audience to ask him what he's drinking, likely 'purple stuff.'

That 'Purple Stuff', that Houston soda in my cup
The artist is explicitly stating that he's drinking 'purple stuff,' a sugary soda popular in Houston.

Now I'm behind the wheel, catch the wood, I'm done
The artist is suggesting that he's driving under the influence and has lost control of the steering wheel.

Under the influence of bar
The artist is admitting that he's under the influence of alcohol or specifically 'barre.'

Drank stains on my FUBU and I still feel like a star
The artist is indicating that his clothing has stains from drinking, but he still feels confident and successful.

Now I'm a go up behind the wheel cause I done woke up
The artist is suggesting that he's going to drive because he's woken up, despite being under the influence of 'purple stuff' and alcohol.

Wrapped around a pole and took a sip from my cup
The artist is referencing a car accident where he crashed into a pole and still found time to take a sip of his drink.

Now I can't slip up, clipper
The artist is emphasizing that he can't make a mistake and must remain vigilant, likely due to the dangers of driving under the influence.

Catch a playa leanin impa-uh, one up in the trunk
The artist is suggesting that someone might catch him under the influence of 'purple stuff,' and he may have a hidden stash of it in the trunk of his car.

I done slammed up the fo' wit a Crush Pineapple
The artist is referencing a type of soft drink he's mixed with the 'purple stuff.'

Gotti gon' last long but I ain't sippin wit dat bowl
The artist is suggesting that he won't drink the less popular Gold Gotti, which is likely another brand of soda.

Drinkin at the bar baby I be way too throwed
The artist is stating that he's had too much to drink and is likely intoxicated.

And I guess a playa had about enough
The artist is suggesting that he's had enough drinking and partying for the night.

I love that Purple Stuff, yeah
The artist is indicating that he really enjoys drinking 'purple stuff.'