like this and like that
Chingo Bling Lyrics
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It's like this and like that,
Hood got ma back!
Ya I'm makin paper stacks
Slangin masa like crack [[yea I'm makin paper stacks]] [[yea I'm making paper stacks]] [[yea I'm making paper stacks]] slanging masa like crack!
[[chorus]]
You say you never been caught
Boy you must be lucky
But don't go parkin by ma tires
You betta hush puppy
They'll never catch us all
It'll neva stop
Any town any corner baby ima set em chopped
As long as that trunk go ''pop''
As long as that trunk open
Chingo Bling's song "Like This and Like That" is a celebration of street life and hustle. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's like this and like that, hood got my back! Yeah, I'm making paper stacks, slanging masa like crack!" These lyrics describe the singer's confidence in his ability to make money by selling "masa" (a type of dough used to make tortillas) on the streets. He feels supported by his community ("hood") and is unapologetic about his means of earning a living.
The second verse adds a note of caution, warning listeners that the police are always a threat to the street hustle. The lines "You say you never been caught, boy you must be lucky / But don't go parkin by ma tires, you betta hush puppy" suggest that even those who have never been caught breaking the law should remain quiet and cautious. The singer speaks from experience, claiming that he will "set em chopped" (continue his hustle) as long as he can keep the trunk of his car (presumably filled with his product) out of police hands.
Overall, "Like This and Like That" is an anthem for those who make their living on the streets, facing both support and danger from their communities and law enforcement.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like this and like that,
This is how things are, simple and straightforward.
Hood got ma back!
The community where I come from supports and protects me.
Ya I'm makin paper stacks
I'm making a lot of money through my hard work and effort.
Slangin masa like crack
I'm selling lots of food, which is as addictive as crack.
You say you never been caught
You claim to have never been caught by the authorities.
Boy you must be lucky
You must have been fortunate enough to escape the law's grasp.
But don't go parkin by ma tires
Don't mess around with my car or you'll be in trouble.
You betta hush puppy
You should keep quiet and mind your own business.
They'll never catch us all
The authorities will never arrest all of us involved in this business.
It'll neva stop
This business will continue, no matter what the authorities do.
Any town any corner baby ima set em chopped
I can operate my business from anywhere and everywhere.
As long as that trunk go 'pop'
I can sell my merchandise out of the back of my car.
As long as that trunk open
As long as I have access to my goods, I can keep making money.
{{chorus}}
These are the repeated refrain lines that appear throughout the song.
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.