Slow Loud & Bangin'
Chamillionaire Lyrics


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[Hook:]
Slow loud and bangin’
I turn my speakers up
And then I just start swanging
Sometimes I get behind the wheel
Then I start to steer
Don’t know where I’m going but just get me out of here
Slow loud and bangin’
I feel the breeze and it be feelin so amazing
See baby I’m just trying to live
And I got stress for real
So I drop the topper ’cause how will that make me feel

[Verse:]
Drop the top and then you know the drill
Git the strips so I can show the wheels
People say that I’m over thrill
But when they talk about me they promote and steal
They told me real to recognize the real
But if you real then you should know Chamille
If you don’t then you should get a coke
Because a coke show that it’s the cola feel
Wooden rippen written on my plates
This type of weapon is in normal ways
But I can see you ain’t got a clue
So be a good detective and get on the case
You can sit on that couch at home
And not reach success and then call it fate
β€˜Cause y’all the type that applies the brakes
But know that I’m the type that ain’t trying to wait

[Hook:]
Slow loud and bangin’
I turn my speakers up
And then I just start swanging
Sometimes I get behind the wheel
Then I start to steer
Don’t know where I’m going but just get me out of here
Slow loud and bangin’
I feel the breeze and it be feelin so amazing
See baby I’m just trying to live
And I got stress for real
So I drop the topper ’cause how will that make me feel

[Verse 2:]
Money don’t make you bullet proof express
You can get sued mess around and lose your vest
Get your heart broken and it bruise your chest
Peace won’t guarantee the roogie’s rest
Your good girl trying to find who to s**
While you try to figure what dude is next
Someday you gotta give bad news to press
But even winners gotta find new success
Meditate ain’t a spare to wait
Next stop on the map is a better day
Pretend that the towers was never break
But the past’s in the past so just let it chain
The passangers out with your head to lay
When I’m in the road till the getaway
The truth remain with you so be scared to say
When I turn the beat up and I let it play and say

[Hook:]
Slow loud and bangin’
I turn my speakers up
And then I just start swanging
Sometimes I get behind the wheel
Then I start to steer
Don’t know where I’m going but just get me out of here
Slow loud and bangin’
I feel the breeze and it be feelin so amazing
See baby I’m just trying to live
And I got stress for real
So I drop the topper ’cause how will that make me feel

[Verse 3:]
Seem like this world so drop as cruel
Good parents don’t give proper duos
What the hell happened to Dr. Seuss
And who taught these little kids how to c*** a shoe
Turn 13 and get shot for shoes
Turn 15 and get shot in school
Get too upset when I watch the news
So I just hit the strip in the drop topper cruise
Please Lord don’t fail me now
This partnership’s a cooperation
I’m on the job and know who to bust
And make living longer my occupation
They always told me their money talks
I always loved a good conversation
But they ain’t seein’ who behind the wheel
So let’s drop the top so they not mistaken

Slow loud and bangin’
Amazing
Down against the wheel ’cause it always makes me feel
Down against the wheel ’cause it always makes me feel alright
Slow loud and bangin’




Slow loud and bangin’
Slow loud and bangin’

Overall Meaning

In Chamillionaire's song Slow Loud & Bangin, he describes turning up his speakers and cruising around in his convertible, letting the music and the breeze take away his stress. He drops the top and shows off his wheels, and brushes off anyone who tries to promote or steal his style. The lyrics also touch upon societal issues such as gun violence, broken families, and media sensationalism, but Chamillionaire chooses to escape from all the negativity, even if it's just for a moment. Slow Loud & Bangin serves as a reminder to live in the moment and enjoy life's simple pleasures, even in the midst of chaos.


The intro of the song features a slowed-down sample of "Song Cry" by Jay-Z, and the opening piano chords are borrowed from "Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack. Slow Loud & Bangin was released on Chamillionaire's critically acclaimed Mixtape Messiah 4 in 2009, and it sampled songs from various genres such as soul, R&B, and rock. Chamillionaire has stated that the inspiration behind the song came from his love of vintage cars and classic music.


Line by Line Meaning

Slow loud and bangin'
Chamillonaire loves to drive his car slowly, with the music turned all the way up, and the bass thumping in his ears


I turn my speakers up
He adjusts the volume of his speakers to get a great experience of the music


And then I just start swanging
When the music turns up, he starts to feel the beat and moves his body in sync with the music


Sometimes I get behind the wheel
Chamillionaire takes advantage of any chance to drive his car around town, maybe to relieve stress or just as an escape from his problems


Then I start to steer
He takes control of the car and decides where he wants to go, while enjoying the feel of the car and the music.


Don’t know where I’m going but just get me out of here
Sometimes he just wants to drive around with no destination in mind; he just wants to get away from everything and let the music wash over him.


I feel the breeze and it be feelin so amazing
The combination of the wind and the music feels really great, and he enjoys cruising with his roof down.


See baby I’m just trying to live
Chamillionaire tries to make the most out of every day of his life; he just wants to enjoy himself as much as possible.


And I got stress for real
But despite that, he still has his fair share of problems and things that stress him out.


So I drop the topper ’cause how will that make me feel
He realizes that his convertible top doesn't take away his problems, so he drops it to enjoy the open air as he cruises around.


Drop the top and then you know the drill
This line means that he often takes the convertible out for a spin because he knows exactly what he's going to do.


Git the strips so I can show the wheels
Refers to driving the car down the strip of a street to show off how perfectly everything fits together.


People say that I’m over thrill
Some people think that he likes driving around too much, but he doesn't really care what others think about him.


But when they talk about me they promote and steal
People love to talk about Chamillionaire, even if what they're saying might not be true or correct.


They told me real to recognize the real
People have told Chamillionaire that if he is truly real and genuine, he will be able to recognize other people who are also real and true to themselves


But if you real then you should know Chamille
If someone really knows themselves, they would recognize Chamillionaire and appreciate him and his music.


If you don’t then you should get a coke
He is telling people that if they don't know who he is, they should get a can of Coca-Cola and take a closer look at it because it shares the same first two syllables as his name. It's a sarcastic way of suggesting someone should read or listen more.


Because a coke show that it’s the cola feel
The Coca-Cola symbolizes how people can be associated with something familiar, like a soda, and how that familiarity makes you feel something.


Wooden rippen written on my plates
He has a custom license plate with his name on it.


This type of weapon is in normal ways
He's using his music as his way of achieving fame and success


But I can see you ain’t got a clue
He sees that some people don't understand his style or don't like it, but he doesn't care.


So be a good detective and get on the case
He is challenging those who are not in tune with his music to delve a little deeper and try to understand the message he's trying to convey.


You can sit on that couch at home
If you want to be someone who just watches the world go by without participating in it, that's your choice.


And not reach success and then call it fate
If you choose not to participate, you can't blame the randomness of fate on your own lack of success.


β€˜Cause y’all the type that applies the brakes
Some people are afraid to take risks, and Chamillionaire thinks that's the wrong way to approach life


But know that I’m the type that ain’t trying to wait
Chamillionaire goes after what he wants, and he doesn't wait for it to come to him.


Money don’t make you bulletproof express
Just because you have money doesn't mean you can't face the same problems and issues as everyone else.


You can get sued mess around and lose your vest
If someone wants to take you down, no amount of money or status can keep you protected.


Get your heart broken and it bruise your chest
Getting your heart broken can really hurt and be vulnerable.


Peace won’t guarantee the roogie’s rest
Even if there is peace, there will always be troublemakers out looking for trouble.


Your good girl trying to find who to s**
Even if you have a good girl, there will always be other people trying to come between you, and you need to be careful who you trust.


While you try to figure what dude is next
You need to be on the lookout for other individuals trying to interfere in your relationship.


Someday you gotta give bad news to press
At some point, everyone has to face bad experiences and endure negative press.


But even winners gotta find new success
You can't rest on your laurels and the victories you've achieved in the past - you need to keep pushing forward.


Meditate ain’t a spare to wait
Meditation alone won't get you anywhere - you need to take action.


Next stop on the map is a better day
Chamillionaire is always looking forward to the next day and the next opportunity to reach his goals.


Pretend that the towers was never break
Sometimes you just need to move on from tragedy and pain, and try to forget the past.


But the past’s in the past so just let it chain
It's important to learn from the past but not remain chained to it.


The passangers out with your head to lay
Make sure everyone is safe and able to have a good time.


When I’m in the road till the getaway
He's always on the go, moving forward, looking for the next adventure.


The truth remain with you so be scared to say
It's important to always speak the truth, even if it might be something other people don't want to hear.


When I turn the beat up and I let it play and say
Chamillionaire turns up the music and lets it envelop him, sometimes getting lost in the rhythm and the lyrics.




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[Hook: Chamillionaire]
Slow loud and bangin’
I turn my speakers up
And then I just start swanging
Sometimes I get behind the wheel
Then I start to steer
Don’t know where
I’m going but just get me out of here (ah yea)
Slow loud and bangin’
I feel the breeze and it be feelin so amazing
See baby I’m just trying to live
And I got stress for real
So I drop the
Top because how it make me feel (ah yea)

[Verse 1: Chamillionaire]
Drop the top and then you know the drill
Hit the strips so I can show the wheels
People say that I’m over trill
But when they talk about me they promotin' still
They told me real ah recognize the real
But if you real then you should know Chamille
If you don’t then you should get a coat
Because a cold shoulder is the coldest feel
What I’m reppin' written on my plates
This type of weapon isn’t on my waist
But I can see you ain’t got a clue
So be a good detective and get on the case
You can sit on that couch at home
And not reach success and then call it fate
β€˜Cause y’all the type that applies the brakes
But know that I’m the type that ain’t trying to wait (i’m)

[Hook]
Slow loud and bangin’
I turn my speakers up
And then I just start swanging
Sometimes I get behind the wheel
Then I start to steer
Don’t know where I’m going but just get me out of here (ah yea)
Slow loud and bangin’
I feel the breeze and it be feelin so amazing
See baby I’m just trying to live
And I got stress for real
So I drop the top because of how it make me feel (ah Yea)

[Verse 2: Chamillionaire]
Money don’t make you bullet proof from stress
Get sued mess around and lose your vest
Get your heart broken and bruise your chest
Peace won’t guarantee the rookie’s rest
You're a good girl trying to find who to sex
While you trying to figure what dude is next
Someday you gotta get bad news depressed
But even winners gotta find new success
Meditate ain’t a spare to wait
Next stop on the map is a better day
Pretend that the clouds wasn’t never grey
Put the past’s in the past and just let it chay
The passengers side where your head ah lay
While I’m on the route to the getaway
The truth ain’t what you should be scared to say
So when I turn the beat up and I let it play it say

[Hook]
Slow loud and bangin’
I turn my speakers up
And then I just start swanging
Sometimes I get behind the wheel
Then I start to steer
Don’t know where I’m going but just get me out of here
Slow loud and bangin’
I feel the breeze and it be feelin' so amazing
See baby I’m just trying to live
And I got stress for real
So I drop the top because of how make me feel

[Verse 3: Chamillionaire]
Seem like this world so chopped and screwed
Good parents don’t give proper dues
What the hell happened to Dr. Seuss
And who taught these little kids how to cock and shoot
Turn 13 and get shot for shoes
Turn 15 and get shot in school
Get too upset when I watch the news
So I just hit the strip in the drop top and cruise
Please Lord don’t fail me now
This partnership’s a cooperation
I’m on the job and know who to boss
So make living longer my occupation
They always told me that money talks
I always loved a good conversation
But they ain’t seein’ who behind the wheel
So let’s drop the top so they not mistaken (I’m)

[Outro]
Slow loud and bangin’
Amazing
Diamonds gainst the wheel ’cause it always make me feel (alright)
Diamonds gainst the wheel ’cause it always make me feel alright
Slow loud and bangin’
Slow loud and bangin’
Slow loud and bangin’
(Alright)



All comments from YouTube:

@nickwyatt4059

He always knows how to drop a track without cussing. His vocab has always been UNDERRATED af

@SoberYetDrunk

I can listen to this song on repeat all day. What a perfect track.

@jesse509

I miss this type of music. Now the "trap music" that is mainstream is so terrible I miss music like this being played on the radio. Another example of an artist that dropped out of the mainstream because his songs had a positive message. Thankfully there are a lot of great indie or post-mainstream rappers like Hopsin, Chamillionaire, Tech N9NE, Prozak, you get the point.

@leolovelife

Immortal Technique, Lowkey, Dead Prez

@junrr2118

Lol try 2022 music

@JonReid01

@JunRR 211 "music" πŸ˜”

@saverioferraro8875

this song hits different when you're high af cruising at night with the windows down song at full blast... amazing

@JonReid01

Make sure to share with others so they experience that feeling too 🀘

@jeffreywilson7612

Swear it does!

@JonReid01

@Jeffrey Wilson SLAB

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