Hands Up
Big Pokey Lyrics


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Put your hands up, put your hands in the air
Move them hoes side to side, like you really don't care
Put your mug on mean, cause you know we be thugging
H-Town in the house, that's the way that we clubbing

I'm a H-Town nigga, stay down nigga
Parking lot of the club, is the playground nigga
Boys pulling up, pushing sixteen switches
Five to sixes, Movados wrapping they riches
I'm in the lot barely, and I'm handling the scene
Four fifteens banging, bout to crack the screen
Jumping out clean, me Spitter and E
Paid the valet fee, and hit the V.I.P.
We hogging the set, one deep dogging the Vette
Moet and Cristal spills, all in the Lex
Hoes in check, rocking with they hands in the air
Moving side to side, like they really don't care
Baguettes gon glare, cause my piece is iced up
19 inch buttons, got the streets light up
And diced up nigga, with the monitor falling
Plus my mug on mean, cause I'm a ball-a-holic

I'm dranked out and danked out, in my SES Lac
Trunk cracked niko paint, with the fifth at the back
Vogues burning and ripping, 4's turning and tipping
Poking and clipping niggaz, cause I swang when I'm grain gripping
Candy paint stain dripping, got the hoes flipping
Four 18's in the trunk, beating like a ass whipping
Bitches strictly hitting, when I pull up knocking
Southside and shocking, bouncing and body rocking
Bumper unlocking, dragging and hanging low
I'm looking like a million dollars, and smelling like endo
Gucci from head to toe, matching Faragamo
Platinum piece with iced out Roll's, got your eyes rolled
Gangstas cutting through the do', catching attention
Surrounded with ballers bodyguards and henchmen
Chris Ward, Big Poke' and that H-A-W-K
That's the gang to get it from, until the break of day
So whenever whenever what, we fall in your club
Don't hate participate baby, and put your hands up

Nigga what nigga what, put em up put em up
While I sit on grey leather, in my 6 thoed bus
Pop em up pop em up, sip syrup Robatus'
While I makes these hoes lust, then they feel the bumrush
Pick her up shut it up, keep it crunk in the club
Do the bump shake your rump, go on show your boy love
Spitting flows wrecking shows, nigga everybody knows
When I wreck it get naked, take off your panty hose
Marble flo's matching do's, whenever ride to you hoes
I suppose you don't know, that I'm stacking payroll
I admit I'm the shit, dropping my bumper kit
So much ice on my wrist, I think my arm frostbit
Vicious lock like a pit, when I make a smash hit
And when my pen touch this paper, awww shit
Raise the roof get loose, on these vocals that I say
Body rock and Southside, with the H-A-W-K

Them Southside niggaz, know they got they hands up
Northside niggaz, know they got they hands up
East and Westside, know they got they hands up
H-Town Texas, we got our hands up
Dallas Texas, know they got they hands up
Know that Austin Texas niggaz, know they got they hands up
The roof up niggaz, know they got they hands up
Keep they hands up, we keep our hands up
Laf-Tex niggaz, know they got they hands up
Rap-A-Lot niggaz, know they got they hands up
And Wreckshop, know they got they hands up
5th Ward Boys, know they got they hands up
I got to holla at Missy, they hands up
Chevis, I'ma keep my hands up

(*talking*)
Dead End niggaz, execution style got they hands up
What y'all know bout these streets, throw your hands up
If you dick riding, I know your hands up
Everybody, I know they got they hands up
Big H.A.W.K., I know you bout it put your hands up
Put your hands up, this a stick up nigga feel that
And this is Sensei, Chevis Entertainment
Screwed Up Click for life nigga, it's going down
Y.S.P. you know that baby, we gon show that
We gon show up, and po' up nigga
From the flo' up to the do' up, bleed the rap game nigga
For real, get off my dick feel that
And them hating ass niggaz, my dick in your mouth
Big H.A.W.K., I know your hands up baby
Bout to put it in the sto' nigga, solo nigga
Chris, I know your hands up baby
Big E your hands up, P Cheve it's going down




Everybody, I'm finna take it nationwide
And tell em, to put they god damn hands up

Overall Meaning

"Hands Up" by Big Pokey is a hip-hop song that boasts about the Houston, Texas nightlife and the good life one can experience there. The song encapsulates the carefree attitude of club-goers and the rough vibe of the city of Houston. The hook, "Put your hands up, put your hands in the air / Move them hoes side to side, like you really don't care," urges people to let their guards down and have a good time, partying the night away. All the while, they must be aware that they are in cowboy country and can never let their guards down. In a city where gang violence and drug use are prevalent, the song stresses the importance of remaining aware and vigilant at all times.


The lyrics describe the street life of Big Pokey and his crew as they enter the club. They enter as thugs, and the ladies let them know that they want to be a part of that lifestyle, too. They get their drinks, take them to the VIP area, and enjoy the night, which features Cristal champagne, hogs, and Lexuses driving through the club's parking lot. The song talks about the front that these men maintain in public when they are around people. Driving expensive cars, wearing designer clothes, and carrying themselves with pride. It's the facade of the lives that they lead and is a representation of how the game is played in Houston.


Line by Line Meaning

Put your hands up, put your hands in the air
Raise your hands and show your excitement


Move them hoes side to side, like you really don't care
Sway your hands energetically without any worries


Put your mug on mean, cause you know we be thugging
Put on a serious expression because we are tough


H-Town in the house, that's the way that we clubbing
Representing Houston, Texas and the way we party


I'm a H-Town nigga, stay down nigga
I am from Houston and I stay true to my roots


Parking lot of the club, is the playground nigga
The club's parking lot is a place where we have fun and show off


Boys pulling up, pushing sixteen switches
Impressive cars with hydraulic systems that allow them to lift, lower, or tilt


Five to sixes, Movados wrapping they riches
Luxurious cars equipped with Movado brand rims


I'm in the lot barely, and I'm handling the scene
I am at the parking lot, barely fitting in, and causing a scene


Four fifteens banging, bout to crack the screen
Powerful speakers playing music so loudly that it might damage the car's screen


Jumping out clean, me Spitter and E
Exiting the car stylishly with Spitter and E


Paid the valet fee, and hit the V.I.P.
Gave money to the valet for parking and entered the VIP section


We hogging the set, one deep dogging the Vette
We are dominating the area with our presence, alone, and handling the Corvette with pride


Moet and Cristal spills, all in the Lex
Expensive champagne brands, Moet and Cristal, are being enjoyed and accidentally spilled in the Lexus


Hoes in check, rocking with they hands in the air
Women are under control and having a great time, waving their hands


Moving side to side, like they really don't care
They are swaying energetically without any worries


Baguettes gon glare, cause my piece is iced up
Diamonds on my jewelry will shine brightly because they are heavily adorned


19 inch buttons, got the streets light up
My car has impressive 19-inch rim buttons that grab attention


And diced up nigga, with the monitor falling
Adorned with diamonds and wearing expensive clothing, my status is clear even if the car's monitor is falling


Plus my mug on mean, cause I'm a ball-a-holic
I have an intimidating facial expression because I am addicted to living an extravagant lifestyle


I'm dranked out and danked out, in my SES Lac
I am heavily intoxicated and smoked out, driving my SES Lac car


Trunk cracked niko paint, with the fifth at the back
The trunk of my car has a slight opening, revealing the custom-designed paint, and there is a firearm stored at the back


Vogues burning and ripping, 4's turning and tipping
The Vogues brand tires are burning and wearing out as the car's 4-wheel drive system is activated and causing it to tilt


Poking and clipping niggaz, cause I swang when I'm grain gripping
I am showing off and causing envy among others because I swing my car from side to side while holding the steering wheel tightly


Candy paint stain dripping, got the hoes flipping
The candy-colored car paint is dripping and causing excitement among women


Four 18's in the trunk, beating like a ass whipping
There are four 18-inch subwoofers in the car's trunk producing powerful bass, similar to getting hit hard


Bitches strictly hitting, when I pull up knocking
Women are eagerly approaching me when I arrive, knocking on the doors to get my attention


Southside and shocking, bouncing and body rocking
Representing the Southside of Houston, Texas and showcasing energetic movements that involve bouncing and body movements


Bumper unlocking, dragging and hanging low
The car's bumper is released to hang lower to the ground, creating a dragging effect


I'm looking like a million dollars, and smelling like endo
My appearance is impressive and worth a lot of money, while the scent of marijuana surrounds me


Gucci from head to toe, matching Faragamo
I am dressed in Gucci brand clothing and accessories, all coordinated with Faragamo brand products


Platinum piece with iced out Roll's, got your eyes rolled
My platinum jewelry, including a watch from Rolls Royce, is adorned with diamonds, attracting attention and causing astonishment


Gangstas cutting through the do', catching attention
Gangsters are confidently entering the venue, catching everyone's attention


Surrounded with ballers bodyguards and henchmen
Being protected by wealthy individuals, bodyguards, and loyal supporters


Chris Ward, Big Poke' and that H-A-W-K
Referring to Chris Ward, Big Pokey, and H.A.W.K, who are present and important figures


That's the gang to get it from, until the break of day
They are the group to learn from and party with until the early morning


So whenever whenever what, we fall in your club
Whenever we arrive at your club, get ready


Don't hate participate baby, and put your hands up
Instead of hating, join in and enjoy the party by raising your hands


Nigga what nigga what, put em up put em up
Hey, raise your hands and show your enthusiasm


While I sit on grey leather, in my 6 thoed bus
I am comfortably seated on gray leather in my customized bus


Pop em up pop em up, sip syrup Robatus'
Raise your hands and continue sipping on cough syrup mixed with Robitussin


While I makes these hoes lust, then they feel the bumrush
I make women desire me, and then they eagerly approach me in a rush


Pick her up shut it up, keep it crunk in the club
I pick up a woman and keep the atmosphere lively inside the club


Do the bump shake your rump, go on show your boy love
Let's dance energetically and show appreciation to your favorite artist


Spitting flows wrecking shows, nigga everybody knows
Delivering impressive rhymes and putting on great performances, and everyone is aware of it


When I wreck it get naked, take off your panty hose
When I perform exceptionally well, women feel compelled to remove their underwear


Marble flo's matching do's, whenever ride to you hoes
The marble floor of my car matches the doors whenever I drive by women


I suppose you don't know, that I'm stacking payroll
I assume you are unaware that I am accumulating a lot of money


I admit I'm the shit, dropping my bumper kit
I proudly acknowledge that I am excellent, and my car's bumper is lowered and customized


So much ice on my wrist, I think my arm frostbit
I have a significant amount of diamonds on my wrist, which makes it feel extremely cold


Vicious lock like a pit, when I make a smash hit
I am dominating the rap scene with powerful and aggressive performances


And when my pen touch this paper, awww shit
When I write lyrics, it becomes something amazing


Raise the roof get loose, on these vocals that I say
Get ready to party, have fun, and enjoy my lyrics and performance


Body rock and Southside, with the H-A-W-K
Move your body and dance energetically, representing the Southside with H.A.W.K


Them Southside niggaz, know they got they hands up
Southside guys are aware of the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


Northside niggaz, know they got they hands up
Northside guys are aware of the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


East and Westside, know they got they hands up
East and Westside guys are aware of the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


H-Town Texas, we got our hands up
Representing Houston, Texas, and showing unity by raising our hands


Dallas Texas, know they got they hands up
People from Dallas, Texas are aware of the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


Know that Austin Texas niggaz, know they got they hands up
People from Austin, Texas are aware of the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


The roof up niggaz, know they got they hands up
People with their car roofs up know the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


Keep they hands up, we keep our hands up
Maintaining a high level of excitement and unity by keeping our hands raised


Laf-Tex niggaz, know they got they hands up
People from Lafayette, Texas are aware of the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


Rap-A-Lot niggaz, know they got they hands up
Affiliated with Rap-A-Lot Records, people are aware of the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


And Wreckshop, know they got they hands up
People associated with Wreckshop Records are aware of the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


5th Ward Boys, know they got they hands up
Members of the 5th Ward Boys music group are aware of the fun and excitement and have their hands raised


I got to holla at Missy, they hands up
I need to talk to Missy Elliott, and her fans have their hands raised


Chevis, I'ma keep my hands up
Referring to Chevis, I will continue to keep my hands raised


Dead End niggaz, execution style got they hands up
People from Dead End, representing their neighborhood, have their hands raised in a threatening manner


What y'all know bout these streets, throw your hands up
If you understand the streets and the lifestyle, raise your hands in agreement


If you dick riding, I know your hands up
Those who blindly support others without actual knowledge have their hands raised


Everybody, I know they got they hands up
Everyone present at the moment has their hands raised


Big H.A.W.K., I know you bout it put your hands up
Referencing Big H.A.W.K., who is known for his authenticity, being urged to raise his hands


Put your hands up, this a stick up nigga feel that
Raise your hands because this is a robbery, feel the intensity


And this is Sensei, Chevis Entertainment
Introducing Sensei, an artist affiliated with Chevis Entertainment


Screwed Up Click for life nigga, it's going down
Representing the Screwed Up Click music group and emphasizing that things are about to get very exciting


Y.S.P. you know that baby, we gon show that
Referring to Y.S.P. and expressing confidence that they will prove their skills and talent


We gon show up, and po' up nigga
We will arrive and start pouring drinks, creating a party atmosphere


From the flo' up to the do' up, bleed the rap game nigga
From the floor to the door, we dominate the rap game with our skills and style


For real, get off my dick feel that
Seriously, stop obsessing over me and understand how I feel


And them hating ass niggaz, my dick in your mouth
To those who hate and talk negatively, I don't care and I'm not concerned


Big H.A.W.K., I know your hands up baby
Referring to Big H.A.W.K., who is known for being authentic, urging him to raise his hands


Bout to put it in the sto' nigga, solo nigga
About to make a record store appearance by myself


Chris, I know your hands up baby
Referring to Chris, urging him to raise his hands


Big E your hands up, P Cheve it's going down
Encouraging Big E and P Cheve to raise their hands and prepare for excitement


Everybody, I'm finna take it nationwide
Everyone, I am about to go beyond local fame and expand my reach across the country


And tell em, to put they god damn hands up
Tell them to raise their hands, emphasizing the command




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