Draped Up (Screwed
Bun B Lyrics


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Big terrible Texas, where legends are born
Lil Keke the don, original Screwed Up Click
This dedicated to DJ Screw, Fat Pat, Big Mello, Big Steve
Bun

Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk
Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk, drape

Well it's big Bun B now, baby, Mr. Woodgrain
With diamonds up against 'em, ballin' through ya hood, mayne
And I'm smokin' on some good, mayne (What?)
The color purple
Not tha movie, but the kind that have ya goin' in a circle
Chrome lookin' mo' glassy than tha Transco Tower (Tower)
Car drippin' candy paint like it just came out the shower (Shower)
Like 'Face, I got the money, the power and the finesse
To roll around one deep with hundred-thousand 'round my neck (Hold up)
I'm lookin' real shiny, you can see me from a mile away
Thought you were doin' it 'til I came and took ya smile away
Pull up on ya side in the turnin' lane
Pop my trunk, break you off, chunk a deuce, then I'm Cadillac turnin', mayne (I'm gone)
Lil' swang to the left, big swang to the right
My plates scrapin' and I'm slidin', the pipe is super-tight (Tight)
So don't try to knock us, baby (Naw)
Don't try to hate
That's how we do it in that Lone Star State
Get it straight, we be

Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk
Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk, drape

Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk
Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk, drape

Now if you never been to Texas, there's a picture to paint (paint)
'Cause we doin' it real big, in case you thinkin' we ain't (ain't)
It's lots of money on these street, bein' spent and bein' made
All it take is one look to see these boys gettin' paid
They livin' laid in big houses with pools in the backyard
Certified gangstas, so you never see us act fraud
With iced out watches (watches), bracelets (bracelets), chains (chains)
Pieces (pieces), teeth - man, we thowed in the game
We got screens in the headrest, visors in the ceilin' (ceilin')
On chromey eighty-threes and fo's and Vogue peelin' (peelin')
With bumpers and belts across the back of my trunk (trunk)
Push a button and my car is wavin' bye to you, punk (punk)
We from the land of sippin' on syrup and (bangin' the Screw)
We slab swangin', comin' down and through, I thought ya knew (I thought ya knew)
Back in the days, all they ever did was doubt us
Now the South is in the house and they can't do nothin' about us
We be...

Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk
Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk, drape

Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk
Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk, drape

One time for my trill niggas reppin' the block
Them real soldiers on the frontline that's keepin' it cocked
They hold it down for they hood, throw it up, let 'em see it
So they can know how you G it, if they hatin', so be it
We ain't playin' where I'm stayin' 'cause it's way too real
No matter the situation ('ation), we gotta keep it trill
Got the steel on my side when I ride 'cause I'm ready
I got twenty-ten vision and my trigger finger steady
I'm an underground king, homeboy, and not a simp
And I gots ta represent 'til they decide to free the Pimp (For real)
I'm down for my click just like I'm down for my block
And I'ma stand up for my partner 'til they let him off of lock (Hold up)
So go on, body rock, south side or lean back
Two-step wit'cha boy if you about ya greenbacks
This here is the Texas toast, so raise ya glass
Because the whole dirty South is finna show they naked ass
We be

Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk
Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk, drape

Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk
Drape-draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout




Draped up and dripped out
Know'm talk-talk, drape

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bun B's "Draped Up" highlight the culture and lifestyle of Texas, specifically Houston, where the song is originated. It pays tribute to the legends and pioneers of the Houston rap scene, including DJ Screw, Fat Pat, Big Mello, and Big Steve. The song highlights the lavish and luxurious lifestyle of Houston artists, with Bun B boasting about his Woodgrain car with diamonds on it, smoking some good, and dripping in candy paint. He compares the shine of his car to the Transco Tower and talks about having money, power, and finesse like Scarface. The song also has a sense of pride and loyalty towards the Houston block and south side. Bun B emphasizes the importance of representing one's block and standing up for their partners, no matter what. The lyrics bring attention to southern slang and accent, making the song a representation of southern culture and music.


Line by Line Meaning

Big terrible Texas, where legends are born
Texas is a place where legends are born.


Lil Keke the don, original Screwed Up Click
This song is dedicated to Lil Keke, the original member of the Screwed Up Click.


This dedicated to DJ Screw, Fat Pat, Big Mello, Big Steve
This song is also dedicated to DJ Screw, Fat Pat, Big Mello, and Big Steve who are no longer alive.


Bun
The artist, Bun B, is now starting his verse.


Drape-draped up and dripped out
I'm wearing fancy clothes and accessories, dripping in luxury.


Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout
I'm bragging about my style and wealth.


Draped up and dripped out
I'm draped in luxury, and showing off my wealth.


Know'm talk-talk
I'm still bragging about my style and wealth.


Know'm talk-talk, drape
I'm still talking about my wealth and how I'm draped in it.


Well it's big Bun B now, baby, Mr. Woodgrain
I'm now introducing myself as Bun B, the man who has a car with woodgrain.


With diamonds up against 'em, ballin' through ya hood, mayne
My car has diamonds embedded on the woodgrain, and I'm driving it through your neighborhood.


And I'm smokin' on some good, mayne (What?)
I'm smoking some good weed.


The color purple
I'm referring to the type of weed I'm smoking.


Not tha movie, but the kind that have ya goin' in a circle
I'm referring to the type of weed named after the movie, but it also makes you feel dizzy or high.


Chrome lookin' mo' glassy than tha Transco Tower (Tower)
My chrome rims are so shiny and reflective, they look like the Transco Tower in Houston.


Car drippin' candy paint like it just came out the shower (Shower)
My car has a shiny candy-colored paint that looks like it's fresh out of a shower.


Like 'Face, I got the money, the power and the finesse
Like Scarface, I have money, power, and style.


To roll around one deep with hundred-thousand 'round my neck (Hold up)
I'm driving alone with a hundred thousand dollars' worth of chains around my neck.


I'm lookin' real shiny, you can see me from a mile away
I'm looking shiny and flashy, and you can spot me from a distance.


Thought you were doin' it 'til I came and took ya smile away
You thought you were cool and fancy until you saw me and realized I'm on another level.


Pull up on ya side in the turnin' lane
I'm pulling up next to you in the turning lane.


Pop my trunk, break you off, chunk a deuce, then I'm Cadillac turnin', mayne (I'm gone)
I open my trunk, give you some money, wave goodbye, and drive off in my Cadillac.


Lil' swang to the left, big swang to the right
I'm swerving left and right in my car.


My plates scrapin' and I'm slidin', the pipe is super-tight (Tight)
My license plates are scraping on the ground, and my car's exhaust pipe is customized.


So don't try to knock us, baby (Naw)
Don't hate us because of our success.


Don't try to hate
I'm repeating my previous statement.


That's how we do it in that Lone Star State
This is how people show off their wealth and style in Texas, the Lone Star State.


Get it straight, we be
I'm emphasizing that this is how we do things in Texas.


Now if you never been to Texas, there's a picture to paint (paint)
If you've never been to Texas, let me paint a picture for you.


'Cause we doin' it real big, in case you thinkin' we ain't (ain't)
We're doing things on a grand scale, in case you thought otherwise.


It's lots of money on these street, bein' spent and bein' made
There's a lot of money being spent and earned on these streets.


All it take is one look to see these boys gettin' paid
You can tell just by looking that these guys are making money.


They livin' laid in big houses with pools in the backyard
They're living comfortably in big houses with swimming pools in their backyards.


Certified gangstas, so you never see us act fraud
We're real gangsters, so we don't fake anything.


With iced out watches (watches), bracelets (bracelets), chains (chains)
We're wearing expensive watches, bracelets, and chains.


Pieces (pieces), teeth - man, we thowed in the game
We have diamond-studded jewelry and gold teeth, and we're skilled in this lifestyle.


We got screens in the headrest, visors in the ceilin' (ceilin')
We have TV screens in the headrests and sun visors of our cars.


On chromey eighty-threes and fo's and Vogue peelin' (peelin')
We have fancy rims on our cars, and the rims on some cars are so big they make the tires look small.


With bumpers and belts across the back of my trunk (trunk)
We have bumpers and seat belts attached to the back of our trunks for show.


Push a button and my car is wavin' bye to you, punk (punk)
I have a remote control that makes my car's trunk wave goodbye to you as I drive off.


We from the land of sippin' on syrup and (bangin' the Screw)
We're from the place where people drink syrup and listen to Screw (DJ Screw).


We slab swangin', comin' down and through, I thought ya knew (I thought ya knew)
We're swerving in our cars with a lot of style, and I thought you already knew that's how we do things.


Back in the days, all they ever did was doubt us
In the past, people underestimated us.


Now the South is in the house and they can't do nothin' about us
Now the South is on top and has power, and nobody can stop us.


One time for my trill niggas reppin' the block
I'm dedicating this to my real friends representing their neighborhood.


Them real soldiers on the frontline that's keepin' it cocked
I'm giving shoutouts to my friends who are risking their lives to protect their community.


They hold it down for they hood, throw it up, let 'em see it
They're keeping their neighborhood safe and showing it off proudly.


So they can know how you G it, if they hatin', so be it
They're showing off their gangster and tough attitude, and if someone doesn't like it, too bad.


We ain't playin' where I'm stayin' 'cause it's way too real
We're not joking around where I live because it's a very dangerous place.


No matter the situation ('ation), we gotta keep it trill
We have to stay true to ourselves and real, no matter what happens.


Got the steel on my side when I ride 'cause I'm ready
I'm carrying a gun with me because I'm prepared for any danger.


I got twenty-ten vision and my trigger finger steady
I have good eyesight and I can shoot accurately.


I'm an underground king, homeboy, and not a simp
I'm a king in the underground rap scene, and not a weakling.


And I gots ta represent 'til they decide to free the Pimp (For real)
I'm representing my friend, Pimp C, who is currently in jail and needs to be freed.


I'm down for my click just like I'm down for my block
I'm loyal to my friends and also to my neighborhood.


And I'ma stand up for my partner 'til they let him off of lock (Hold up)
I'm going to support my friend until he's released from prison.


So go on, body rock, south side or lean back
Feel free to dance, either by swaying side to side or leaning back.


Two-step wit'cha boy if you about ya greenbacks
Dance with me if you're all about making money.


This here is the Texas toast, so raise ya glass
This is a toast to Texas, so raise your drink.


Because the whole dirty South is finna show they naked ass
Because the whole southern rap scene is about to show off and be real with their lyrics.


We be
The song ends with another repetition of the chorus.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKE JONES, PAUL WALL, BERNARD FREEMAN, MARCUS EDWARDS, STAYVE THOMAS, WESLEY WESTON, SALIH WILLIAMS, TOMAR WILLIAMS, HAKEEM SERIKI, MIGUEL GOMEZ, JOSEPH MCVEY

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