I'm Fresh
Bun B Lyrics

I say gentlemen, ladies, bad ass, out of control babies
Addressing everyone in the room, including the most unruly babies.

It's the return of the bad ass perm pimp ya heard
Announcing his comeback as a stylish, old-school pimp.

Ya boy Fr-Fr-Fresh, Fr-Fr-Fresh
Referring to himself as 'Fresh' with a stuttering repetition for emphasis.

Bitch it's the king of the trill, I'm top of the line
Boastful declaration of his status as a successful rapper and respected artist.

My paint is on drip, my rims is on shine
Describing the high quality and attention to detail of his ride.

My butter seats reclined, cherry oak is grip
Further detailing the luxurious features of his car, down to the upholstery and steering wheel.

With see to blow, and purple rain to sip
Mentions two popular drugs (codeine and cough syrup mixed with soda) that he enjoys consuming while driving around in his car.

Now straight up off the rip, I'm letting boys know
Starting things off by claiming dominance over other men around him.

I've never been a bitch, don't plan to be a hoe
Declaring that he's never been weak or submissive, and isn't interested in being one.

So if you got some plex, you better keep it low
Warning others not to start trouble with him.

I bring it to your chest, soon as you hit the do'
Threatening physical violence as soon as someone enters the room or vicinity.

You know me as a pro, respect me as a vet
Asserting his professional experience and age to demand respect.

I put it down befo', you ain't seen nothing yet
Boasting that he's been in the game for a while already and is only getting better.

My candy still glossy, my four's still flossy
Confirming that his car is still shiny and stylishly equipped.

My rocks real icey, I'm looking kinda bossy
Showing off his flashy diamond jewelry and projecting an air of power and confidence.

And feeling real saucy, it's time to get it crunk
Feeling confident and ready to party or start trouble.

Now watch me pop it fly, just like I'm popping trunk
Showing off his dance moves and comparing them to the action of opening his car's trunk.

The leader of the pack, the star of the show
Bragging that he's the most important member of his social circle or scene.

When Bun is in the building, you already know
Hinting at his popularity and influence among others present in his environment.

Bitch ring the alarm, and tell 'em I've arrived
Commanding others to recognize his presence and status.

The greatest ever born, that's dead or alive
Asserting himself as one of the best rappers of all time.

Bitch you wanna roll with a pimp, then have it on your mind
Encouraging women to become prostitutes and enter into a mutually beneficial relationship with him.

It's all about this bread, so you gon' have to grind
Stressing the importance of making money, even if it means engaging in illegal activity.

I gotta stay on shine, so you know what that means
Reiterating that he needs to keep up his flashy appearance and lifestyle, at any cost.

You gotta hit that track, and bring me back that green
Instructing women to work as prostitutes and bring back money earned from sex work.

Cause daddy need his ice, and daddy need his chain
Referring to himself as 'daddy' and highlighting his materialistic desires for expensive jewelry and accessories.

We gotta keep it G, so rec' him as the game
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a gangster lifestyle and looking up to him as a successful 'player.'

A hoe need a pimp, a pimp need a hoe
Reinforcing the idea that women need men like him to survive in the sex industry, while he needs them for financial gain.

And tricks need us both, so let's go get that do'
Suggesting that his clients, or 'tricks,' also benefit from the relationship between him and the prostitutes.

In case you didn't know, I haven't been told
Assuming that everyone is already aware of his status and reputation.

But pussy on the corner, and it's as good as sold
Implying that prostitution is easily accessible and always for sale on the streets.

It's tricks on the prowl, so stay out on that stroll
Warning other women who might be competing for clients to keep their distance from him and his prostitutes.

Cause I'ma sell your cot, and you gon' sell your soul
Threatening to take possession of her bed or storage for personal belongings, and implying that she must participate in prostitution to keep it.

My pimping way too cold, but it's gon' keep me warm
Bringing attention to the fact that he's a successful pimp and enjoys the benefits of wealth and comfort as a result.

With minks up on my back, and rocks up in my charm
Further illustrating his love of luxury and status symbols, like expensive fur coats and jewelry.

Them Caddy do's slam, that top gon' drop
Referring to the hydraulics in his car that make the doors slam and the convertible roof to lower.

Them four's gon' tip, them blades gon' chop
Describing the spinning rims on his car, which look like they're chopping the air while the car is in motion.

Them deuces get chunked, them screens gon' fall
Mentioning when smaller wheels ('deuces') shake and create a visual effect on video screens in his car.

It's Southside holding, so we gon' ball
Representing his hometown of Houston, Texas ('Southside') and showing off his wealth and lifestyle 'balling'.

And slabs gon' crawl, them 3's gon' swang
Referencing the custom modifications that have been made to his car to make it move and look a certain way.

That woman gon' shine, that trunk gon' bang
Boasting that not only his car will look flashy and draw attention, but that the woman riding with him will shine just as brightly.

And underground king, from P.A.T
Referring to the hip hop duo UGK (Underground Kings), of which he was a member, and the city of Port Arthur, Texas where he's from.

I miss my dog, so free Pimp see
Expressing sadness over the loss of his friend and fellow UGK member, Pimp C (who had recently passed away).

And I'ma hold it down, and rep for my team
Promising to represent his crew and continue their legacy, even though Pimp C is no longer around.

To keep us on the map, so he can get that green
Working hard to maintain his popularity and status as an artist in order to generate more money and success.

I work the triple beam, electronic scale
Describing his method of weighing and measuring drugs for sale.

Even a baby bottle, whatever get that mail
Indicating that he's willing to hide drugs or money in common, everyday objects to avoid detection by authorities.

So Mannie please tell 'em, the motherfucking real
Asking fellow rapper/producer Mannie Fresh to vouch for his reputation and authenticity.

Why Bun coulda be, so motherfucking trill
Asking why anyone would doubt that he is a 'trill' (true and real) person.

I'm Fresh, brand new
Repeating the chorus and bragging that he's always in style and always new and impressive.

Every time, that I come through
Reiterating that every time he shows up, he makes a big impression.

Hoe look at my wrist, my neck
Drawing attention to his expensive jewelry and projecting an air of wealth and superiority.

I just bust me a fat ass check, hoe
Implying that he just got paid a huge sum of money for his work or his criminal activity.

I'm the man, he's a wimp
Comparing himself to other men in the room and asserting that he's more powerful and masculine than they are.

If you wanna get ahead, get a pimp
Suggesting that the only way to prosper, especially as a woman, is to become a prostitute and have him as a pimp.

Dope boy shoes, big rings
Listing off some of his favorite items of clothing and accessories.

And only bad bitches say my name, hoe
Claiming that only attractive, sexually available women are allowed to utter his name or associate with him.