Put It Down
Bun B Lyrics


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Now when it come to making money,
I'm a printin' press (Press)
When it come to being "Trill",
I'm a litmus test,
Run it like a fitness test. (Test)
And when it come to making hist'ry,
I'm like Jo son (Son)
A million ways to die,
You already chose one! (One)
A million dollars stacked,
It sounds like a good beginning ('ginning)
We on the top now
Go back and tell the hood we winning! (Winning)
And while ya there let 'em know
I did it just for them! (Them)
I made them cough the cash up
And left them just the phlegm. (Phlegm)
Is that the "King Of The Trill"?
Go tell 'em, "Yes, it's him! " (Him)
And his testosterone is up who's got the estrogen. ('gen)
I like your girl and I think she like me even more (More)
I hit her with that heave and hoe
And them I'm leaving bro. (Bro)
The Dirty South's finest!
And Dirty South's behind us!
Now that's a plus on the report card, not a minus!
Keep your security blankets because I'm not your lighters
You got a problem with us,
You know just the spot to find us!

Uh! Since your telling on me tell the world 'bout me
Ask your girl about me, she probably tell you that I
Put it down!
Put it down!
You know how I put it down!
Put it down!
E'ry time I come around!
I just bought a car!
The nigga Pimp owned it!
I threw some tints on it
He would have loved it, how
I put it down!
Put it down!
You know how I put it down!
Put it down!
E'ry time I come around!

They know I'm on a Port Arthur state of mind
Southern superstar status (Status)
I elevate the grind! (Grind)
My time is money,
So I put some money on my time (Time)
Lightening on the Breitling
So exciting when you see that shine. (Shine)
We on that level,
That's before it's never even thought of (Thought of)
I broke my bread and fed the team just like the Holy Father. (Father)
I helped the blind to see and kept it G just like I oughta (oughta)
The only thing that's left for us to do is walk on water. (Water)
We playing all four quarters, 'til the clock expire ('pire)
So 'til I see the ref waving, I will not retire! ('tire)
My flow is still official! ('ficial)
And I still got the fire (Fire)
Can't take your eyes off me (Off me)
Like when you watch "The Wire".
And in '0-10 (10)
we finna go in (In)
So let the opposition know there is no win (Win)
And I am no friend! (Friend)
So put your hand down!
And tell 'em, "Stand down!" (Down)
Before it's man down. (Down)

Uh! Since your telling on me tell the world 'bout me
Ask your girl about me, she probably tell you that I
Put it down!
Put it down!
You know how I put it down!
Put it down!
E'ry time I come around!
I just bought a car!
The nigga Pimp owned it!
I threw some tints on it
He would have loved it, how
I put it down!
Put it down!
You know how I put it down!
Put it down!
E'ry time I come around!

'Round! I got a hundred girls in each phone
Drizzy Drake man! Young Sweet Jones.
I never cheat unless you count the girls I cheat on,
I know you can't bring every single one you meet home.
Home sick just when I thought I was sick of home
Losing track of time, everyday we switching zones.
Drizzy Hendrix, I'm just backstage getting stoned
Thank Me Later man, a million copies shipped and gone.
Overboard nigga! I'm quoted more nigga.
Results are in I guess you should have voted more, nigga.
Swimming in the money, y'all just float ashore nigga
Never drowning what the fuck you think this boat is for, nigga.
Yeah, I'm quick to take an R'n'B diva out
I'll bring some friends, she bring some friends that know what we about.
And when it's done, I'll put some slippers on and see them out.
And tip the driver to make sure he take the scenic route.
I swear these women living like they tryna write a book after
But I'm just trying to keep it G for my chapter.
Listen to my words! See just what I mean!
Rest in peace to Chad Butler everyday I'm riding clean!

Uh! Since your telling on me tell the world 'bout me
Ask your girl about me, she probably tell you that I
Put it down!
Put it down!
You know how I put it down!
Put it down!
E'ry time I come around!
I just bought a car!
The nigga Pimp owned it!
I threw some tints on it
He would have loved it, how
I put it down!
Put it down!
You know how I put it down!
Put it down!
E'ry time I come around!

Uh! Since your telling on me tell the world 'bout me
Ask your girl about me, she probably tell you that I
Put it down!
Put it down!
You know how I put it down!
Put it down!
E'ry time I come around!
I just bought a car!
The nigga Pimp owned it!
I threw some tints on it
He would have loved it, how
I put it down!
Put it down!
You know how I put it down!




Put it down!
E'ry time I come around!

Overall Meaning

Bun B's song "Put it Down" focuses on his success and the hard work he put into becoming successful. Bun B reveals his confidence in his ability to make money, emphasizing the line "when it comes to making money, I'm a printing press". He also claims to be the go-to for anyone trying to be "trill" (a slang term for someone true to themselves and authentic). Bun B associates his success with the rap industry with Jo, an influential rapper who paved the way for others. He mentions that there are a million ways to die and emphasizes that we choose our fate. He also speaks to his ability to lead his team to success, with the line "I broke my bread and fed the team just like the Holy Father".


Bun B also boasts about his car collection and his ability to purchase cars owned by the late Pimp C, a close friend and collaborator. He mentions how he has tastefully customized the car in a way that Pimp C would have approved. The song doesn't shy away from mentioning women, either, with a verse from Drake that speaks about his sexual conquests. This serves to further emphasize Bun B's confidence in his abilities and his success overall.


Line by Line Meaning

Now when it come to making money, I'm a printin' press (Press)
I am extremely efficient in making money, earning large amounts rapidly like a printing press.


When it come to being "Trill", I'm a litmus test, Run it like a fitness test. (Test)
I am the perfect embodiment of 'Trill', a unique combination of truth and realness, just like the way a litmus test works, I put it to the test, and run it like a fitness test.


And when it come to making hist'ry, I'm like Jo son (Son) A million ways to die, You already chose one! (One)
I am similar to Joseph, who made history in Egypt, and I have the ability to make history too. The world has an infinite number of ways to die, but you already chose one. So, make use of your life before it runs out.


A million dollars stacked, It sounds like a good beginning ('ginning) We on the top now Go back and tell the hood we winning! (Winning)
Having a million dollars is only the beginning of our success, and now we are at the top. Spread the word, go back to our hood, and tell them we are winning.


And while ya there let 'em know I did it just for them! (Them) I made them cough the cash up And left them just the phlegm. (Phlegm)
Let them know that I did all this just for them, for our community. I made them pay up their share and left them with nothing extra.


Is that the "King Of The Trill"? Go tell 'em, "Yes, it's him! " (Him) And his testosterone is up who's got the estrogen. ('gen)
Am I the real king of 'Trill'? Yes, go ahead to tell others about me. And if you can hear the energy and confidence in my voice, that's my testosterone soaring, then who's got the estrogen?


I like your girl and I think she like me even more (More) I hit her with that heave and hoe And them I'm leaving bro. (Bro)
I like your girl, and I think she likes me more than you. I had a short and quick interaction with her, and now I am leaving, bro.


The Dirty South's finest! And Dirty South's behind us! Now that's a plus on the report card, not a minus!
We are the best that the Dirty South has to offer, and the entire place is supporting us. This is nothing, but a major achievement, showcasing us as the most exceptional talent in the region.


Keep your security blankets because I'm not your lighters You got a problem with us, You know just the spot to find us!
Keep your security blankets because you will need it where you are headed to find us. If you have any problems with us, you know exactly where we are.


Uh! Since your telling on me tell the world 'bout me Ask your girl about me, she probably tell you that I Put it down!
Now that you are telling on me, tell the world about me. Ask your girl about me, she will probably be intimate with you about how I 'Put it down.'


You know how I put it down! E'ry time I come around!
I am so good when I come around that everyone knows how I 'Put it down' every single time.


I just bought a car! The nigga Pimp owned it! I threw some tints on it He would have loved it, how I put it down!
I bought a car that belonged to the Pimp, and I modified it a bit with some tints, giving it my touch. He would have loved it, how I put it down.


They know I'm on a Port Arthur state of mind Southern superstar status (Status) I elevate the grind! (Grind)
They know that I am always in a state of mind from Port Arthur. I am a southern superstar, and I am working hard every day, taking it to the next level.


My time is money, So I put some money on my time (Time) Lightening on the Breitling So exciting when you see that shine. (Shine)
My time is valuable, so I put my money on it. I have a Breitling watch with lightning on it, and it is so mesmerizing when you see it shine.


We on that level, That's before it's never even thought of (Thought of) I broke my bread and fed the team just like the Holy Father. (Father)
We are on a level that no one has ever thought of before, even beyond our imagination. Just like how the Holy Father broke his bread and fed his disciples, I do the same, feeding my team and supporting them.


I helped the blind to see and kept it G just like I oughta (oughta) The only thing that's left for us to do is walk on water. (Water)
I have helped people who are lost and confused to become clear about what they want to do in life, and I never forgot to keep it G just like I was expected to. The only thing that we are left to do is create a miracle by walking on water.


We playing all four quarters, 'til the clock expire ('pire) So 'til I see the ref waving, I will not retire! ('tire)
We will play all four quarters of the game, no matter what is going on until the clock expires. Until the referee waves me off, I will not retire.


My flow is still official! ('ficial) And I still got the fire (Fire) Can't take your eyes off me (Off me) Like when you watch "The Wire".
My rap flow is still legitimate and original, and it's still on fire. You can't help but stare at me when I perform, almost like it's when you watch 'The Wire.'


And in '0-10 (10) we finna go in (In) So let the opposition know there is no win (Win) And I am no friend! (Friend)
In 2010, we are ready to go in to the next level, bringing our best to compete. Let it be known that the opposition has no chance to win, and I am not your friend either.


So put your hand down! And tell 'em, "Stand down!" (Down) Before it's man down. (Down)
Put your hands down, and ask them to stand down before it's too late. Or else, it might lead to someone getting hurt.


I swear these women living like they tryna write a book after But I'm just trying to keep it G for my chapter.
These women act like they are writing a book based on their actions, but I don't always indulge myself like that. I am trying to keep it as gangster as possible in my chapter.


Listen to my words! See just what I mean! Rest in peace to Chad Butler everyday I'm riding clean!
Pay attention to what I'm trying to say and see the real meaning behind it. Rest in peace to Chad, but I am still riding clean every day.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW SAMUELS, BERNARD FREEMAN, AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM, DALTON TENNANT

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Billy Williams

How could 47 people dislike this song this is a great song whoever don’t like this song obviously doesn’t know good music this is one of my fave Bun B songs by far & Drizzy killed the hook what more can I say mane!! 💯💯💯

SagPurpleMoon

😍😍Me some Bun B. The music he puts out speaks volumes to what kind of message he wants to send. Tell the world bout me!!!🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️

Deidre Thomas

this song was super slept on

Google Mail

Deidre Thomas yes that first verse

Devin C

Understatement yo...

The Ebony and Ivory Hour with Q&Z!

Bun B and Houston rappers are super slept on, period

two tex

Bun Might be the most underrated all time

Dale Nash

Real Music 💪💯 #Classic #BunB #OG #Trillshit

Bhard88

Still slappin in 23 💯💪🏽💙

Jae Isley

I had this album 2010 was a Good year

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