Swang On 'Em
Bun B Lyrics


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We ride we ride 22s or betta'
We we ride we ride 22s or betta'
I swang on em swang on em [Repeat x2]

Now if I catch you at the light (i swang on em swang on em)
Dat candy paint ain't lookin' bright (i swang on em swang on em)
We ride we ride 22s or betta'
We we ride we ride 22s or betta'

[Bun B]
Now if you come down to this dirty south
Betta' watch your ears cause country boys talk with a dirty mouth
And they on them corners and they hustlin' up the dirty deep
Betta watch them dirty boys down south we keep it dirty g
I know you heard of me
I got that work
Man I got that white and I got that purp and I got that brown and I got that green
When I'm in yo town and I hit your scene in a candy painted car that'll sit so clean
trunk on pout with the 5th on lean
Trill dvd playin' on my screen sittin' on cream
man you know what I mean

[Chorus]
Now if I catch you at the light (i swang on em swang on em)
That candy paint ain't lookin' bright (i swang on em swang on em)
We ride we ride 22s or betta
We we ride we ride 22s or betta
I swang on em swang on em [repeat x2]

[Bun B]
Now if you come to this t.e.x.
Betta show some love cause homey you don't wanna see me plex
We be bout that paper and ain't no shortstop in my cash or checks
I get full of ana and get to standing up on these niggas necks
Betta show respect we pullin' out them tecs
Man I got dem mac's man I got dem k's
and I got dem nine's and I got them a's r-15's and them 22-trey's
Player wanna ride I'm a ride for days
no I don't miss and I sho' don't graze
Bring what you got and I bet it don't phase
I'm a trill ass nigga man it's in my ways

[Chorus]

[Lupe Fiasco]
Now I'm chi-town born and I'm chi-town bread
Call me west-side lu'
But I know about them north-side blue's and them south-side red's
I run the f&f crew
Till my man chilly-chill come home and he back on deck
My garage keep a very fast car keep a classic gold chain wrapped around my neck
Yea I came from the left but I'm down right fresh
Speak on
How you on the song bun b on
Complete 180 how crazy has he gone how strong is the brand of the d that he on
How come he do what he wanna neva' do what we want
I'm Rick James of this game
Need some wide leather couch for me to plant my feet on
The Murphy's didn't jump me
Told me to get comfy even brought the lil' seat for me to spill my drink on
Willy d gave me my stamp shout to Mike Jones and the swisha camp
The boy cali-on and the rap a lot ranch
The boss on the north and the peoples champ
Coolest nigga what coolest nigga what
Bein' swallowed by them city lights
Ball till I'm benched then I put it on the pimp f&f u-p ugk fo' life





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Swang On 'Em" by Bun B is a classic example of southern hip-hop that is characterized by a boastful and confident tone. The main theme of the song is the rapper's success, as he boasts about his luxurious lifestyle, which includes candy painted cars, rims of twenty-two inches or more, and various types of drugs. The song starts with a catchy chorus, where Bun B repeatedly sings, "We ride we ride 22s or betta, I swang on em swang on em." This chorus sets the tone for the rest of the song, where Bun B brags about his success and warns those who dare to challenge him.


Bun B's verse describes the environment of the southern rap scene, which he describes as "dirty" but also thriving. He warns his listeners to be careful when they come to the south because people talk with a "dirty mouth." However, he also boasts about his ability to sell various drugs while he's on tour. He paints a picture of his lifestyle by describing his candy painted car that is "sitting on cream" and his "trunk on pout with the 5th on lean." In the second verse of the song, Bun B demonstrates his ability to stand up for himself and his community while also boasting about his armory of weapons. Finally, Lupe Fiasco concludes the song with a guest verse that pays homage to Bun B and his contribution to southern hip-hop.


Line by Line Meaning

We ride we ride 22s or betta'
We are driving on 22-inch rims or better.


We we ride we ride 22s or betta'
We are driving on 22-inch rims or better.


I swang on em swang on em
I swing my car from side to side in a show of style and dominance.


Now if I catch you at the light (i swang on em swang on em)
If I catch you stopped at a traffic light, I will swing my car back and forth while showing off my ride.


Dat candy paint ain't lookin' bright (i swang on em swang on em)
If your car with colorful paint is not looking good, I will swing my car to show off its better condition.


Now if you come down to this dirty south
If you arrive at the southern states, be aware of the rough environment and people's attitudes.


Betta' watch your ears cause country boys talk with a dirty mouth
You should be careful and aware that people in the south use inappropriate language and profanity regularly.


And they on them corners and they hustlin' up the dirty deep
People are standing at street corners and actively hustling and selling products and services in the dirty and poor areas.


Betta watch them dirty boys down south we keep it dirty g
Keep an eye on the rough boys in the southern states, and know that they are fond of and proud of keeping their slang, language, and behavior dirty.


I know you heard of me
I am famous and known to many people.


I got that work
I have the necessary tools to do whatever I need to do.


Man I got that white and I got that purp and I got that brown and I got that green
I have a range of illegal substances which I have for sale.


When I'm in yo town and I hit your scene in a candy painted car that'll sit so clean
When I am visiting your city and come to the scene, I will arrive in a car with high-gloss, colorful paint that looks superbly clean.


trunk on pout with the 5th on lean
I have my stereo system at maximum volume, and am bumping my beat so hard that my car’s trunk is visibly shaking, leaning to the side.


Trill dvd playin' on my screen sittin' on cream
I have a Trill DVD playing on my car's screen, while I am driving around in style and comfort.


man you know what I mean
You should have understood everything I just said.


Now if you come to this t.e.x.
If you come to Texas, be aware of the environment and the people's character and behavior.


Betta show some love cause homey you don't wanna see me plex
You should show me some respect to avoid me getting angry and causing trouble.


We be bout that paper and ain't no shortstop in my cash or checks
We are serious about making money and do not tolerate attempts to block our profits, whether by legal or illegal means.


I get full of ana and get to standing up on these niggas necks
I become aggressive and fight those who try to harm me or block my path to success.


Betta show respect we pullin' out them tecs
You should show respect to me since I am carrying guns and other weapons.


Man I got dem mac's man I got dem k's
I have MAC-10 and AK-47 guns.


and I got dem nine's and I got them a's r-15's and them 22-trey's
I have 9mm pistols and Ruger handguns, AR-15 rifles and .22-caliber pistols.


Player wanna ride I'm a ride for days
If a person wants to ride with me, I will ride them around for days without stopping.


No I don't miss and I sho' don't graze
I am an expert shooter and always hit my target without missing or grazing it.


Bring what you got and I bet it don't phase
Even if you try to bring weapons, money or any other assets you have, it still won't intimidate me.


I'm a trill ass nigga man it's in my ways
I am a true, authentic self at all times, and that includes sticking to my values and character.


Now I'm chi-town born and I'm chi-town bread
I was born and raised in Chicago, and that is a defining characteristic of my identity.


Call me west-side lu'
My nickname is West Side Lu.


But I know about them north-side blue's and them south-side red's
Even though I am from the west side of Chicago, I am knowledgeable about the opposing gangs and their territories and colors.


I run the f&f crew
I am the leader of the F&F crew, which refers to Family and Friends.


Till my man chilly-chill come home and he back on deck
I will run the crew until my friend Chilly-Chill comes back from wherever he is, and resumes his leadership position.


My garage keep a very fast car keep a classic gold chain wrapped around my neck
My garage has a very fast car, and I wear a classic, valuable gold chain around my neck.


Yea I came from the left but I'm down right fresh
Although I am perceived as unconventional or different, I am still fashionable and trendy.


Speak on
Go ahead, speak your mind.


How you on the song bun b on
How did you get to be part of a song featuring Bun B, a well-known rapper?


Complete 180 how crazy has he gone how strong is the brand of the d that he on
This represents a complete turnaround in Bun B's music style and behavior. He is promoting a brand or product strongly in his current work.


How come he do what he wanna neva' do what we want
Bun B is doing what he wants and does not conform to what others expect from him.


I'm Rick James of this game
I am like Rick James, a musician known for his unconventional style and behavior.


Need some wide leather couch for me to plant my feet on
I need a comfortable leather couch where I can relax and put my feet on.


The Murphy's didn't jump me
I have not been challenged by the Murphy’s gang.


Told me to get comfy even brought the lil' seat for me to spill my drink on
They made me feel comfortable and brought me a small seat even though I might spill a drink on it.


Willy d gave me my stamp shout to Mike Jones and the swisha camp
Willy D, a well-known rapper, gave me approval for my work, and I'm giving a shout out to another rapper named Mike Jones and to Swisha Camp, a group that produces rap music.


The boy cali-on and the rap a lot ranch
The rapper Cali-On and Rap-A-Lot Ranch, a company that produces music, are also acknowledged.


The boss on the north and the peoples champ
The boss from the north and the popular or popularly favored musician.


Coolest nigga what coolest nigga what
I am the coolest person around.


Bein' swallowed by them city lights
I am being overwhelmed by the bright lights of the city.


Ball till I'm benched then I put it on the pimp f&f u-p ugk fo' life
I will keep playing basketball until I am taken off the court, then I'll return to a life of pimping, and I am loyal to my crews F&F, UP, and UGK for life.


I swang on em swang on em [repeat x2]
I swing my car back and forth in a show of power and dominance, and I do this twice for emphasis.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERNARD FREEMAN, RICHARD HERVEY, W. JACO

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Comments from YouTube:

@KTD82291

Lupe is more than just the skateboard style, that was one song and was totally legit. He has a versatile style with word play like no other.

@malcolmbrown95

10 years later and now people are seeing exactly what your mean

@paulevans6066

He has that perfect mix of nerd/street culture

@Akeliahsmusic89

10 years later and i still think this song is the best on the album...#stillrelevant

@nickreyes3604

Top 3 for sure

@larrygreenjr8166

🤔🤔🤔 kinda hard to say bro

@larrygreenjr8166

Hard to say bro..bun got 🥶 flo

@Clarence-hx7wi

Yo..it's 1 of the best but wha bout you're everything,and the song if I die 2 nite

@DeyCallMeG0D

They both killed it. R.I.P Pimp C

@choward13

I miss when Lupe's guest verses used to always be this good.

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