Grindin'
Clipse Lyrics

Yo, I go by the name
Introducing himself by his name

(I'm yo' Pusha) of Pharrell from the Neptunes
Emphasizing that he is part of Pharrell's group called The Neptunes

And I just wanna let y'all know (I'm yo' Pusha)
Stating that he is Pusha and addressing the audience directly

The world is about to feel
Implying that something big is going to happen

Something (I'm yo' Pusha)
Phrasing the statement as a question and implying that he is the one who will make it happen

That they've never felt before, c'mon
Challenging the listeners to experience something new

From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard
Describing the reach of his drug-dealing operation

I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard
Selling crack cocaine and referencing the car used to transport it

I'm the neighborhood Pusha
Establishing his role as the local drug dealer

Call me subwoofer, 'cause I pump bass like that, Jack
Comparing his drug deals to the sound of a subwoofer and promoting his skills

On or off the track, I'm heavy, cuz
Asserting his importance and influence in the drug game

Ball 'til you fall 'cause you could duck to the Feddy Govs
Continuing to promote his drug-dealing skills while acknowledging the risks of getting caught

Sorry, my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes
Apologizing to a loved one for seeing the world through the lens of his drug-dealing activities

Benz convoys with the wagon on the side
Describing his wealthy lifestyle, including his luxury cars

Only big boys keep deuces on the ride
Showing off his wealth and his custom-built car rims

Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side
Mentioning his designer shoes with custom graphics

Man, I make a buck, why scram?
Asking why he should leave the drug-dealing game when he's making so much money

I'm trying to show y'all who the fuck I am
Asserting his power and identity

The jewels is flirting, be damned if I'm hurtin'
Referring to his expensive jewelry and saying that he's not going to stop dealing drugs anytime soon

Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland
Comparing himself to former basketball player and drug dealer Pee Wee Kirkland who became a legend in both pursuits

Platinum on the block with consistent hits
Selling a lot of drugs and being successful at it

While Pharrell keep talking this music shit
Referring to Pharrell's success in the music industry while he's successful in the drug industry

(Ah)
Inhaling with a grunt

Grindin' (ah)
Taking a drug break

Grindin' (ah)
Repeating the same drug-related action

Grindin' (ah)
Carrying on with the drug activities

Grindin' (ah)
Continuing to take drugs or referring to the process of grinding cocaine

Grindin' (ah)
Repeating the same action as if it's a habit

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
Referencing a children's rhyme while comparing himself to a drug dealer who is good at making money

I bake them cakes as fast as I can
Making a lot of money through drug dealing

And you can tell by how my bread stack up
Showing off his wealth and the money he's made through dealing drugs

Then disguise it as rap so the Feds back up
Using music as a way to cover up his drug-dealing activities and avoid getting caught by police

Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless
Watching everything carefully and keeping an eye out for anything that could go wrong with his car or girlfriend

Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit
Driving at a high speed with him in the driver's seat of the car

Grindin' cousin, I got hoes for a dozen
Continuing to emphasize his wealth and promiscuous lifestyle

Even 11-5, if I see ya keep it comin'
Encouraging other drug dealers to keep bringing him customers

And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name
Referring to his physical and monetary weight as being heavy due to his prosperity and reputation

So much dough, I can't swear I won't change
Acknowledging that his wealth may lead to a change in his behavior or priorities

Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself
Apologizing in advance for his arrogance or sense of self-importance

Cocky, something that I just can't help
Acknowledging his own sense of pride and confidence

Especially when them twenties is spinning like windmills
Referring to the spinning rims on his car and bragging about his wealth

And the ice thirty-two below minus the windchill
Referring to the diamonds in his jewelry that are so bright they seem frozen

Filthy, the word that best defines me
Describing himself as being rich but not necessarily respectable or clean

I'm just grinding man, y'all nevermind me
Reiterating his focus on his business of drug-dealing and suggesting that people shouldn't pay attention to him if they don't like it

(Ah)
Inhaling with a grunt

Grindin' (ah)
Taking a drug break

Grindin' (ah)
Repeating the same drug-related action

Grindin' (ah)
Carrying on with the drug activities

Grindin' (ah)
Continuing to take drugs or referring to the process of grinding cocaine

Grindin' (ah)
Repeating the same action as if it's a habit

(Huh-huh)
Making a laughing sound

Grindin' (whoa), you know what I keep in the linin' (whoa)
Hinting at the drugs he keeps hidden in his pockets or his jacket lining

Niggas better stay in line when (whoa)
Warning others in the drug game to stay in their place around him

You see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)
Boasting about his own success and wealth through drug-dealing

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
Explaining his motivation as being about providing for his loved ones, rather than seeking fame

Them days I wasn't able, there was always 'caine
Recalling a time when he didn't have money, but had access to drugs to sell

Four and a half will get you in the game
Giving a price point for getting involved in the drug game

Anything less is just a goddamn shame
Implying that selling drugs is a lucrative opportunity and that anything less than four and a half is not worth the effort

Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face
Implying that his watch is very expensive and has a high value

Glock with two tips, whoever gets in the way
Referencing his gun and warning any obstacles to stay out of his way

Not to mention the hideaway that rests by the lake
Referring to his secret stash of drugs hidden by a lake

Consider my raw demeanor the icing on the cake, I'm grinding
Concluding with the idea that his tough exterior is just part of his business of drug dealing

I move 'caine like a cripple
Comparing himself to a disabled person to point out how well he moves drugs

Balance weight through the hood
Maintaining his illegal drug trade through his community

Kids call me Mr. Sniffles, other hand on my nickel
Referencing his reputation as a drug dealer as known even by children, while also holding a nickel-plated gun

Plated whistle, one eye closed, I'll hit you
Referencing his gun as a whistle that has been plated, and how he can still shoot accurately even when aiming with one eye closed

As if I was Slick Rick, my aim is still an issue
Comparing himself to rapper Slick Rick in his ability to aim his gun and stating that he still needs to improve

Lose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin'
Alluding to the devil holding souls and implying that he can control other people's lives

One'll leave you frozen, the other, noddin' and dozin', I'm grindin', Jack
Ending with a final warning, implying that he has the power to harm someone and that he is continuously involved in his drug-dealing business