Clipse is a critically acclaimed hip hop duo that formed in Norfolk, Virgin… Read Full Bio ↴Clipse is a critically acclaimed hip hop duo that formed in Norfolk, Virginia in 1992. They announced the end of their career together at a live show in 2010 and have since remained firm on this stance.
The duo is made up of brothers Gene "No Malice" Thornton and Terrence "Pusha T" Thornton, who is also currently signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music label. They met Pharrell of the producing duo The Neptunes, in 1993, he formed a working relationship with the duo and helped them secure a contract with Elektra Records. Early mixtape success on Clinton Sparks' Exclusive Audio Footage increased their fan-base, but the group's major debut single flopped. Williams resuscitated their careers by signing them to his Star Trak Label. The Clipse's debut album, Lord Willin', was released in 2002. Label woes delayed the release of their sophomore effort, Hell Hath No Fury, which was released in 2006, to much critical acclaim. During this gap, they released three We Got It For Cheap mixtapes with Ab-Liva and Sandman, the other members of the Re-Up Gang. Their third studio album, Till The Casket Drops, was released in 2009. Their songs have been remixed and mashed up on countless mixtapes, and the unreleased songs they recorded while still on Startrak are out as a mixtape called The Lost Tracks. Pusha-T released his first solo album, Fear of God, in 2011, around the same time that Malice published the book "Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind, & Naked".

Let's Talk About It
Clipse Lyrics

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Uh-huh, uh, ooh, damn, baby, shit
How you get all that in them jeans?
Nevermind that, you hear this? Ha, it's that Star Trak
Clipse (get down), So So Def

Question, ask any nigga
Rapper or a hustler, who rocks is bigger? The rapper
Nah, dog, go figure, with the V12, I make that straight killa

I flood the block, I hug the Glock
I have a whole neighborhood that seen a thug to stop (stop
'Cause I show 'em what Waco see
Then hit the district, pay a visit to Jac-o-b
I like my diamonds colored, watch is smothered (me too)
Show off at the place of jewels and the white man love it
I'm too much, got bitches out for me
Bring 'em home, give 'em they choice of balcony
She said, "we can have more fun," I said, "how can we?"
Then she brought her girl in and ate her out for me, wow
All night sexin', just think, this all came from one question

You got a big ass bell?
Let me see you jingle it, baby
You got a big ass bell?
Let me see you jingle it, baby

Wanna talk about cars? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about houses? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about jewels? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about money? Don't talk without it

Wanna talk about chicks? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about hits? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about Cris'? Let's talk about it (yo)
But when you talk about cash, don't talk without it (yo)

Now, as the game rotates and my chrome gets bigger
More and more girls wanna fuck this nigga
It's hard for a chick not to stick around
When I come through town, layin' my dick down
They can tell a true playa by the clothes that I wear
Game that I spit and the length of my hair
The more I come, the more I cum, get it?
What you see now, I been done did it
Every girl around, I been done hit it
Cars been kited, since I was sixteen
And yes, I'm still spendin' that Kris Kross cream
Big boy moves, big boy shine, big boy watch tell big boy time
Everybody know I got the recipe, so y'all know
Y'all niggas can't mess with me
Matter of fact, I ain't even gotta say no more

You got a big ass bell?
Let me see you jingle it, baby
You got a big ass bell?
Let me see you jingle it, baby

Wanna talk about cars? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about houses? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about jewels? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about money? Don't talk without it

Wanna talk about chicks? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about hits? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about Cris'? Let's talk about it (yo)
But when you talk about cash, don't talk without it (yo)

(Na-na, na-na-na-na-na-na-na) oh, come on, girl
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) oh
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) come on, girl
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) oh
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) come on, girl
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) oh
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) I want you to move your waist to the whistle
Come on, girl (na-na-na-na-na-na-na)

It ain't too many things that exceed my reach
Speedboat, glass floor, let you see underneath
But nevermind that though, I'm just showin' off
As I do in the Porsche with the top lost
I ain't change the game hash, you know the name as
Malice in my wrist like shattered stain glass
I generate them Franklins and Grants
Each ear look like a halogen lamp
I'm high beamin', at the same time leanin'
In the butter soft seat that keep a street thug schemin'
For we compare paper, get your weight up
I need more points than that, don't you play with me, Jacob
You see me on my back or you see me live
I'm every color of the spectrum, like ROY G. BIV
Look dog, get a load of how daddy ball
Wanna talk about cash? Well, I done said it all

You got a big ass bell?
Let me see you jingle it, baby
You got a big ass bell?
Let me see you jingle it, baby

Wanna talk about cars? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about houses? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about jewels? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about money? Don't talk without it

Wanna talk about chicks? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about hits? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about Cris'? Let's talk about it
But when you talk about cash, don't talk without it

(Na-na, na-na-na-na-na-na-na) oh, come on, girl
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) oh
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) come on, girl
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) oh
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) come on, girl
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) oh
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na) come on, girl (na-na-na-na-na-na-na)

You got a big ass bell?
Let me see you jingle it, baby
You got a big ass bell?
Let me see you jingle it, baby

Wanna talk about cars? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about houses? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about jewels? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about money? Don't talk without it

Wanna talk about chicks? Let's talk about it
Wanna talk about hits? Let's talk about it

Wanna talk about Cris'? Let's talk about it
But when you talk about cash, don't talk without it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Clipse's song "Let's Talk About It" revolve around various themes such as cars, houses, jewelry, and money. The song starts with a request from the drummer for some more drumming. The lyrics then move on with a bragging competition between two individuals, one being a rapper and the other a hustler. They compare their possessions, and the rapper claims to be richer and more dangerous than the other. The lyrics then take on a sexual tone with the mention of a woman's body and her willingness to engage in sexual activities. The lyrics keep on showcasing the luxuries the singer possesses, such as speedboats, fancy cars, and stunning jewelry.

The lyrics of the song illustrate a specific hip-hop culture that focuses on wealth, material possessions, sexual exploits, and power. The song's chorus, "Wanna talk about cars? Let's talk about it, wanna talk about houses? Let's talk about it, wanna talk about jewels? Let's talk about it, wanna talk about money? Then talk without it," highlights the central theme of the song: success and looks represent one's worth.

One interesting fact about the song is that it features production by the Neptunes, who also make a cameo singing "Oh, come on, girl." "Let's Talk About It" was released as a single from Clipse's third album, "Til the Casket Drops," in 2009, peaking at #76 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video starred R&B singer Omarion as the lead actor. Moreover, the song samples the song "Maureen" from Italian musician Ennio Morricone's soundtrack album "Uno Straniero a Paso Bravo."

Chords: The chords for Let's Talk About it are not available.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gettin' in the groove now, so I'm like, givin' it my own shit now
I've found my rhythm and am doing things my own way now.

Alright, could the drummer have some, y'all?
May I please have some drumming now?

Could the drummer have some more?
May I please have more drumming?

Said the drummer ain't had none, in a long time
The drummer has been lacking drumming opportunities for a while now.

Come on, drummer
Please play the drums now!

Uh, huh, oh, damn baby, shit
Wow, you're looking amazing!

How you get all that in them jeans?
Where are you hiding all that beauty in those jeans?

Never mind that, you hear this? It's that Star Track
Pay attention! This is the Star Track sound.

Clipse, get down, So So Def
Let's get the party started with Clipse and So So Def.

Question, ask any nigga
I have a question for anyone.

Rap or a hustler, who rocks is bigger? The rapper
Who is more successful, a rapper or a hustler? The rapper.

Naw, dog, go figure, with the V12, I make that straight killa
Actually, with my V12 engine, I'm the real killer.

I flood the block, I hug the glock
I'm owning the block and always have my gun by my side.

I have a whole neighborhood that seen a thug to stop
I am so intimidating, even the toughest people in the neighborhood stop what they're doing when they see me.

'Cause I show 'em what Waco see
I'm showing them what a true gangster is all about, just like in Waco, Texas.

Then hit the district then visit to Jac-o-be
After that, I'll move on to the district and visit Jac-o-be.

I like my diamonds colored, watch it smothered
I prefer my diamonds colored and heavily covered in other jewels.

Show off at the place of jewels, let the white man love it
I'll show off my jewelry to everyone, including the wealthy white people who love it.

I'm too much, got bitches out for me
I'm too hot for the ladies to resist me.

Bring 'em home, give 'em they choice of balcony
I take them home and let them choose which balcony they want to enjoy the view from.

She said "We can have more fun", I said, "How can we?"
She suggested that we have even more fun, but I asked her how that's possible.

Then she brought her girl in and ate her out for me, wow
Then she surprised me by inviting her friend over and performing sexual acts on her for my pleasure.

All night sexin', just think, this all came from one question
We had sex all night, and it's funny to think it all started from just one simple question.

Wanna talk about cars? Let's talk about it
Let's talk about cars.

Wanna talk about houses? Let's talk about it
Let's talk about houses.

Wanna talk about jewels? Let's talk about it
Let's talk about jewelry.

Wanna talk about money? Then talk without it
Let's not even bother talking about money, unless you actually have it.

Wanna talk about chicks? Let's talk about it
Let's talk about girls.

Wanna talk about hits? Let's talk about it
Let's talk about music hits.

Wanna talk about Cris? Let's talk about it
Let's talk about Cristal, the expensive champagne.

But when you talk about cash, talk without it
But please don't boast about your money if you don't actually have it.

Now, as the game rotates and my chrome gets bigger
As time goes by and my car shines brighter.

More and more girls wanna fuck this nigga
More and more girls want to have sex with me.

Its hard for a chick not to stick around
It's difficult for a girl to walk away from me.

When I come through town, layin' my dick down
When I arrive in town, I make sure to satisfy the ladies sexually.

They can tell a true playa by the clothes that I wear
People can tell that I'm a true player by the clothes that I wear.

Game that I spit and the length of my hair
They can also tell by my smooth talk and my long hair.

The more I come, the more I cum, get it?
The more I have sex, the more I ejaculate. You get it?

What you see now, I been done did it
Whatever you're seeing now, I've already done it.

Every girl around, I been done hit it
I've had sex with every girl around here.

Cars been kited, since I was sixteen
I've had expensive cars since I was sixteen years old.

And yes, I'm still spendin' that Kris Kross creme
And yes, I'm still spending that expensive Kris Kross champagne.

Big boy moves, big boy shine, big boy watch tell, big boy time
I make big moves, shine big, wear a big watch, and it's my time to shine.

Everybody know I got the recipe, so y'all know
Everyone knows that I have the recipe for success.

Ya'll niggas can't mess with me
None of you guys can compete with me.

Matter of fact, I ain't even gotta say no more
As a matter of fact, I don't even have to say anything else.

You got a big ass bell?
Do you have a big butt?

Let me see you jingle it baby
Let me see your butt shake.