Light One Up
Chip tha Ripper Lyrics


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[Talking: Chip]
How many we got rolled up?
That's not enough... niggas
... Chip

[Verse 1:]
Forever I'll be F-R-E-$-H
Chillin' up in iHop with the country fried steak
Super smooth Kenny G and these raps be the sack
Shined up with the wax, bet them panties gone collapse
She just wanna hang out, I'm just tryna ugh
Such a Nutty Professor but bitch I'm Buddy Love
Rollin' up this eggplant, said it and I meant that
LA to the Chi now I'm 'bout to head back
Cleveland is the city and they fuckin' with me
A lot of niggas comin' up can't say the same ya feel me
Day to day coolin', sickest with the J's, F-R-E-$-H
Reppin' so plentiful
Bitches so difficult
Here we go mandatory time-wastin' sippin' slow
Chillin' doe, she rollin' up
Hella shrimp, Bubba Gump
She mumbled up a great plan 'I can roll the weed up'

[Hook:]
Light one up, pass it... and hope that bitch make it back, shit
Light one up, pass it... we ain't trippin', we good, fantastic [x3]

[Verse 2:]
Before you hit the fast lane, you gots to yield onto the e-way
Even if you gots the fastest Porsche or Lamborghin-ay
Young boss niggas mean you gots to do what we say
When you was our age wasn't no iTunes or eBay
Only thing old heads know is old bread
New money on the mic boy drop that fo'head
And pick it back up, now repeat that, and let them feet tap
Let ya body language shout out and gimme some feedback
I need that to keep the vibe up, let me remind ya, we live
Nigga ain't nobody gave me a dollar
I fuckin' earned it
Makin' hoes regret that they let me hit that
And these weed brownies'll blow ya shit back
Mind-controllin', time is slow when I be blowin'
I be zonin', I be floatin' hoping I could make some kinda dough
Some time ago I figured out what life about, received the knowledge
Made up my mind to stay on this grind and because of it I won't be needing no college
Lest they request the presence of a young G
Peace to all the girls that don't be shy when they come see
The coldest, now hands up over them shoulders
The boldest, the plan is to murder you phonies
Been rhymin' since junior high rockin' Saucony's
Now it's L and V's from head to toe on you jabronies
My nigga we own this
Midwest dream on shit
Gettin' paid forever while we zonin' now roll it

[Hook:]




Light one up, pass it... and hope that bitch make it back, shit
Light one up, pass it... we ain't trippin', we good, fantastic [x3]

Overall Meaning

In “Light One Up,” Chip tha Ripper raps about his carefree lifestyle, smoking weed, and living life to the fullest. The song begins with a conversation among friends discussing how many joints have been rolled, which establishes the laidback and chill atmosphere of the song. Chip uses clever wordplay to describe the feeling of being high, comparing it to being a Nutty Professor but feeling like Buddy Love. He also mentions various cities he’s visited, including LA, Chicago, and his hometown of Cleveland.


The chorus encourages the listener to light one up and pass it around, enjoying life and not stressing about the little things. The second verse is more introspective, with Chip reflecting on the grind of the music industry and how he’s earned his success. He also touches on the challenges faced by young people in the modern world, including the pressure to go to college despite not needing it to be successful.


Overall, “Light One Up” is a catchy, feel-good song about enjoying life and not taking things too seriously, with clever rhymes and a laidback vibe.


Line by Line Meaning

How many we got rolled up?
Asking how many joints they have already rolled up and ready to smoke.


That's not enough... niggas
Indicates that they need more joints to smoke.


Forever I'll be F-R-E-$-H
Chip proclaims that he will always be fresh and fly.


Chillin' up in iHop with the country fried steak
Describing his relaxing day out at iHop enjoying a meal of country fried steak.


Super smooth Kenny G and these raps be the sack
Comparing his smoothness to the style of musician Kenny G and stating that his raps are like a bag of weed.


Shined up with the wax, bet them panties gone collapse
Stressing the fact that he is well-groomed and attractive enough to make women weak in the knees.


She just wanna hang out, I'm just tryna ugh
A girl just wants to hang out with him, but he has other intentions that he doesn't want to say out loud.


Such a Nutty Professor but bitch I'm Buddy Love
Referencing the movie "The Nutty Professor" and how he has two conflicting personalities like the main character, but he identifies more with Buddy Love.


Rollin' up this eggplant, said it and I meant that
He is rolling a blunt with eggplant-flavored rolling papers.


LA to the Chi now I'm 'bout to head back
He is traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago and is about to head back home.


Cleveland is the city and they fuckin' with me
Proudly states that Cleveland is his hometown and the people there show him love and support.


A lot of niggas comin' up can't say the same ya feel me
Many other artists are trying to come up but they don't experience the same support and love that he does.


Day to day coolin', sickest with the J's, F-R-E-$-H
Describing his daily life of chilling, wearing the freshest Air Jordan sneakers and still maintaining the nickname F-R-E-$-H.


Reppin' so plentiful Bitches so difficult
He is representing himself and his city well, but dealing with women can be trying and difficult at times.


Here we go mandatory time-wastin' sippin' slow
Implies that he is wasting time by drinking slow and possibly getting high.


Chillin' doe, she rollin' up Hella shrimp, Bubba Gump
He is chilling and relaxing while a girl rolls up the weed and they are in a seafood restaurant like Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.


She mumbled up a great plan 'I can roll the weed up'
The girl comes up with the plan to roll the weed and they proceed to do so.


Light one up, pass it... and hope that bitch make it back, shit
The chorus implies that they should light up a joint and pass it around, but with hope that the joint won't disappear along the way.


We ain't trippin', we good, fantastic
They don't care if they finish the joint, because overall they feel good and fantastic.


Before you hit the fast lane, you gots to yield onto the e-way
Advises people to yield and take a cautious approach before speeding off in life.


Even if you gots the fastest Porsche or Lamborghin-ay
Having nice material possessions doesn't mean you should rush into life without thinking.


Young boss niggas mean you gots to do what we say
As a young boss, he is used to giving orders and expects others to obey them.


When you was our age wasn't no iTunes or eBay
Referencing how life has changed since he was younger, with the examples of music being sold online instead of in stores.


Only thing old heads know is old bread
Older generations may be living in the past and not up to date with newer trends.


New money on the mic boy drop that fo'head
Wants newcomers to the rap game to drop their foreheads, suggesting that they should bow down to him.


And pick it back up, now repeat that, and let them feet tap
Tells newcomers to pick their heads back up and dance to his music.


Let ya body language shout out and gimme some feedback
Encouraging his audience to show their appreciation and energy through body language while he performs.


I need that to keep the vibe up, let me remind ya, we live
He needs the positive energy to keep the party going and reminds everyone that they are alive and should make the most of their time.


Nigga ain't nobody gave me a dollar, I fuckin' earned it
He has worked hard to earn his money and success, no one handed it to him.


Makin' hoes regret that they let me hit that
After he has sex with women, they regret not spending more time with him and having more sexual experiences.


And these weed brownies'll blow ya shit back
His weed brownies are highly potent and can make people high enough to have their minds blown away.


Mind-controllin', time is slow when I be blowin'
When he smokes weed, he finds that it slows down time and controls his mind.


I be zonin', I be floatin' hoping I could make some kinda dough
After getting high, he is in a relaxed and dreamy state, hoping to make some money or dough.


Some time ago I figured out what life about, received the knowledge
He has come to a realization about life and has learned more about it.


Made up my mind to stay on this grind and because of it I won't be needing no college
He has decided to pursue his music career instead of attending college and doesn't believe he will need a degree to make it big.


Lest they request the presence of a young G
Unless people want to see a young gangster or tough guy, he won't be showing up.


Peace to all the girls that don't be shy when they come see
Shouting out the confident and outgoing girls who come to see him perform or hang out.


The coldest, now hands up over them shoulders
Referring to himself as the coldest or best rapper, telling the crowd to raise their hands in agreement and celebration.


The boldest, the plan is to murder you phonies
He is confident in his rap skills and plans to outshine any fake or phony rappers.


Been rhymin' since junior high rockin' Saucony's
He has been rapping since he was in junior high and used to wear Saucony sneakers at the time.


Now it's L and V's from head to toe on you jabronies
He now wears designer brands like Louis Vuitton from head to toe and calls out the fake rappers as jabronies.


My nigga we own this Midwest dream on shit
He and his friends are in control and they are living the Midwest dream, as in following their passion and making it big.


Gettin' paid forever while we zonin' now roll it
They are getting paid and will continue to do so while they relax and smoke weed, so they should roll another joint.




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Comments from YouTube:

TopShelf

Chip and Chuck should do another album together. This album was a classic!!!!!

Mourad Awad

used to light up to this track all the time . memories!

Lonnel Boatman

I was back in the dorm room blazing to this track all the time in 2010.

Azalea Kitchen-Word

Can't wait to see him in Houston this Thursday so excited. Been listening to him since I was in 11th grade I'm 22 now lol. F-R-E-$-H

Mark Davis

Chip you definitely bring creativity and hip hop music back into fruition on this one. Ca(dollar sign)H and fre(dollar sign)H. This is a great video to release for your mixtape. Keep up the magnificent work

Amy Smoot

I drove past one of his free concerts outside. Took a deep breath in and knew i was in the right place #SWAG

Javier Arredondo

saw him perform this here in Houston yesterday. Chip and Cudi killed it yesterday

Hyde0900

I Love this song been a fan since he came out but i must say the song sounds better live, but he is definitely talented :D

CLEVELANDmusic

not a single dislike, thats crazy! gift raps is gonna be dope as fuck!!

Lena Camacho

Saw him at the Kid Cudi concert in Seattle. He killed it!

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