Grindin'
Clipse/Pharrell Williams Lyrics

Yo, I go by the name (I'm yo' Pusha) of Pharrell from the Neptunes
Introduction of Pharrell Williams from the Neptunes.

And I just wanna let y'all know (I'm yo' Pusha) The world is about to feel Something (I'm yo' Pusha) That they've never felt before, c'mon
Pharrell is anticipating the release of something new that will change the world and has never been experienced before.

From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard I'm the neighborhood Pusha Call me subwoofer, 'cause I pump bass like that, Jack On or off the track, I'm heavy, cuz Ball 'til you fall 'cause you could duck to the Feddy Govs
Pharrell is describing his background and how he sells drugs. He refers to himself as the 'Pusha' and a 'subwoofer' that pumps bass. He's not afraid of the police and will keep making money until he falls.

Sorry, my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes Benz convoys with the wagon on the side Only big boys keep deuces on the ride Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side Man, I make a buck, why scram? I'm trying to show y'all who the fuck I am The jewels is flirting, be damned if I'm hurtin' Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland Platinum on the block with consistent hits While Pharrell keep talking this music shit
Pharrell is describing his wealth and how he rolls. He wants his fans to know that he's making money and that he's not going anywhere. He's also saying that he's a legend in two fields, drug dealing and music, similar to Pee Wee Kirkland.

(Ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah)
Chorus of the song where Pharrell is simply saying that he's grinding.

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man I bake them cakes as fast as I can And you can tell by how my bread stack up Then disguise it as rap so the Feds back up Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit Grindin' cousin, I got hoes for a dozen Even 11-5, if I see ya keep it comin' And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name So much dough, I can't swear I won't change Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself Cocky, something that I just can't help Especially when them twenties is spinning like windmills And the ice thirty-two below minus the windchill Filthy, the word that best defines me I'm just grinding man, y'all nevermind me
Pharrell is saying that he's making money by selling crack cocaine, and he's good at it. He also talks about his wealth, fancy cars, and hoes. He's unapologetic for being cocky and wealthy, and he's not going to change. He also mentions the flashy jewelry he has on.

(Ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah)
Chorus of the song where Pharrell is simply saying that he's grinding.

(Huh-huh) Grindin' (whoa), you know what I keep in the linin' (whoa) Niggas better stay in line when (whoa) You see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)
Pharrell is warning people that if they mess with him, there will be consequences. He's also letting them know that he's shining because he's successful.

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame Them days I wasn't able, there was always 'caine Four and a half will get you in the game Anything less is just a goddamn shame Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face Glock with two tips, whoever gets in the way Not to mention the hideaway that rests by the lake Consider my raw demeanor the icing on the cake, I'm grinding
Pharrell is describing his motivation for grinding, which is to support his family. He also mentions the amount of cocaine it takes to get into the game, and he boasts about his flashy watch and gun. He also has a secret hideaway by the lake.

I move 'caine like a cripple Balance weight through the hood Kids call me Mr. Sniffles, other hand on my nickel Plated whistle, one eye closed, I'll hit you As if I was Slick Rick, my aim is still an issue Lose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin' One'll leave you frozen, the other, noddin' and dozin', I'm grindin', Jack
Pharrell is describing how he moves cocaine through the hood, and kids know him as 'Mr. Sniffles.' He also has a gun with a nickel-plated whistle and is a good shot like Slick Rick. He considers the two palms of his hand, one to freeze you and the other to knock you out.

(Ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah) Grindin' (ah)
Chorus of the song where Pharrell is simply saying that he's grinding.

(Huh-huh) Grindin' (whoa), you know what I keep in the linin' (whoa) Niggas better stay in line when (whoa) You see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)
Pharrell is warning people that if they mess with him, there will be consequences. He's also letting them know that he's shining because he's successful.