Grindin
Bless; Clipse; Kardinal Offishall; Sean Paul Lyrics


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Yo...
I go by the name... (I'm yo' pusha)
of Pharrell from the Neptunes...
And I just want to let why'all know... (I'm yo' pusha)
The world is about to feel...
Something... (I'm yo' pusha), that they've never felt before
C'mon
From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard
I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard
I'm the...neighbourhood pusha
Call me subwoofer, 'cause I pump "base" like that, Jack
On or off the track, I'm heavy 'cause
Ball 'til you fall cause you could duck to the fetti govs
Sorry my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes
Biz convoys with the wagon on the side
Only big boys keep deuces on the ride
Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side
Man, I make a buck, why scram?
I'm trying to show why'all who the fuck I am
The jewels is flirting me, damned if I'm hurting
Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland
Platinum on the block with consistent hits
While Pharrell keep talking this music shit

Grindin'! (Ahhh)
Grindin'! (Ahhh)
Grindin'! (Ahhh)
Grindin'! (Ahhh)
Grindin'! (Ahhh)
(Hu-huuh)

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
I bake them cakes as fast as I can
And you can tell by how my bread stack up
And disguised in this rap so the feds back up
Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless
Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit
Grindin' cousin, I got pot for a dozen
Even eleven-5, if I see ya keep it comin'
And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name
So much dough, I can't swear I won't change
Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself
Cocky, something that I just can't help
'Specially when them 20's is spinning like windmills
And the ice 32 below minus the wind chill
Filthy, the word that best defines me
I'm just grinding man, why'all nevermind me

Grindin'! (Ahhh)
Grindin'! (Ahhh)
Grindin'! (Ahhh)
Grindin'! (Ahhh)
Grindin'! (Ahhh)
(Hu-huuh)

Grin-din', when you know what I keep in a lining (Whooof...)
Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof...)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grin-ding!)
Grin-din', when you know what I keep in a lining (Whooof...)
Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof...)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grin-ding!)

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
From days I wasn't "Abel/able", there was always "Cain/caine"
Four and a half will get you in the game
Anything less is just a goddamn shame
Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face




with two tips whoever gets in the way
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Overall Meaning

mention, the bragging in the lyric, where Clipse raps about the jewelry that they own, the amount of money they make, their expensive cars and the lavish lifestyle they lead. "Grindin'" is a track about how Clipse earns their living and why they are good at it.


The song is also about the hustler mentality and how they have succeeded in the drug game. The hook "grinding" refers to Clipse grinding on the streets, hustling drugs and working hard to earn their money. The lyrics also hint at the dangers involved in the drug game with lines like "And disguised in this rap so the feds back up" and "Niggas better stay in line, when you see a nigga like me shining".


The song "Grindin'" became a breakout hit for Clipse and was a defining moment in their career. It helped to establish them as one of the best and most unique hip-hop groups of their time.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo...
Hey there, how's it going?


I go by the name... (I'm yo' pusha) of Pharrell from the Neptunes...
My name is Pharrell, and I'm part of The Neptunes.


And I just want to let why'all know... (I'm yo' pusha)
I want you all to know that I'm going to be a force to be reckoned with.


The world is about to feel... Something... (I'm yo' pusha), that they've never felt before C'mon
I'm about to bring something new to the world, and it's going to be amazing.


From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard I'm the...neighbourhood pusha Call me subwoofer, 'cause I pump "base" like that, Jack
I'm a drug dealer, and I sell from one neighborhood to another. I sell high-quality stuff that's very strong. People call me the 'subwoofer' because I'm so good at moving things around. I'm as powerful as the bass in a song.


On or off the track, I'm heavy 'cause Ball 'til you fall cause you could duck to the fetti govs
Whether I'm selling drugs or making music, I'm a powerful force. Keep hustling until you can't do it anymore, because the money is great.


Sorry my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes Biz convoys with the wagon on the side Only big boys keep deuces on the ride Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side
I'm apologizing to my loved one for what I have to do to make money. My business partners have wagons on the side of their cars, and only serious people have fancy rims on their cars. I have Gucci shoes with a dragon on the side.


Man, I make a buck, why scram? I'm trying to show why'all who the fuck I am
I'm making good money, so why leave? I want to prove to everyone who I am and what I'm capable of.


The jewels is flirting me, damned if I'm hurting Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland Platinum on the block with consistent hits While Pharrell keep talking this music shit
I'm being tempted by expensive jewelry, and it's hard to resist. I'm a legend in two different worlds, just like Pee Wee Kirkland. I'm famous for selling drugs and making hit songs. Pharrell talks about making music while I'm out here making it happen.


Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man I bake them cakes as fast as I can And you can tell by how my bread stack up And disguised in this rap so the feds back up
I'm so good at what I do that people call me the 'baker's man'. I sell drugs quickly and make a lot of money. You can see how much money I have by how it stacks up. I talk about it in my music so that the police won't catch me.


Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit Grindin' cousin, I got pot for a dozen Even eleven-5, if I see ya keep it comin'
People need to be careful when they're around me, just like I'm careful with my car and my girlfriend. I can go really fast and I have drugs to sell. Even if I'm short on product, I'll still make it work.


And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name So much dough, I can't swear I won't change Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself Cocky, something that I just can't help
My reputation is just as powerful as me. I have so much money that I might start acting differently. I may come across as arrogant, but it's hard not to be when you're this successful.


'Specially when them 20's is spinning like windmills And the ice 32 below minus the wind chill Filthy, the word that best defines me I'm just grinding man, why'all nevermind me
My rims are so fancy that they spin like windmills, and my jewelry is so cold that it's like negative 32 degrees outside. The best way to describe me is 'filthy' because I'm so rich. I'm just working hard and making money, don't mind me.


Grin-din', when you know what I keep in a lining (Whooof...) Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof...) When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grin-ding!)
When you know what's in my coat, you better stay in line. When you see me shining, you should be afraid. I'm making so much money that it's like I'm grinding all the time.


My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame From days I wasn't "Abel/able", there was always "Cain/caine" Four and a half will get you in the game Anything less is just a goddamn shame
I work hard for my family, not for the sake of being famous. When I was struggling to make it, I had a choice between being 'good' or selling drugs. With just four and a half ounces of drugs, you can enter the game. Anything less than that is not worth it.


Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face with two tips whoever gets in the way Not to mention the pouch on the lining of my coat Filled with something that'll give you a throat full of smoke
Can you guess how much my watch weighs? It's packed with expensive jewels. If someone gets in my way, they'll have to deal with my weapons. I have a secret stash in my coat that has drugs that will hurt you badly.


It's no surprise that these boys stay in line When they see me shinin', they know what's in my mind My grind is about loyalty, not seeking fame Since the days when I was broke, I had to play the game
It's no wonder that people are afraid of me and do what I say. When they see how successful I am, they know that I mean business. I'm not doing this to become famous, I'm loyal to my family and making money. I had to struggle in the past and now I'm playing to win.


It takes a certain amount to enter the race Anything less is just a huge disgrace My watch is heavy as it boasts of jewels and riches With the two hands that'll take care of any snitches And inside my coat, there's a stash that's no joke Filled with something that'll leave you choking and broke
You need a certain amount of money to get into this business. Anything less than that is embarrassing. My watch is expensive and can protect me from harm. I have weapons to take care of people who might betray me, and my coat is filled with dangerous drugs that will leave you in bad shape.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATTHEW SAMUELS, NOEL FISHER, ANDERSON HERNANDEZ, AUBREY GRAHAM, ALLEN RITTER, DWAYNE CARTER

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everybody on here straight murdered their verses. This up there as one of the best remixes ever

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