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".
When The Last Time
Clipse Lyrics
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Niggas and bitches (get down)
You are now listening to (get down)
The real (get down)
And that would be (get down)
Clipse, the Neptunes (get down)
And the new label (get down)
Star Trak
Top down, chrome spinnin'
You see the boss grinnin', I'm lovin' these damn women
I let two get in (uh)
She tried to let the rest fit in
I'm like, "nah, love, that's forbidden"
I ain't for squishin'
That's a problem to the wheel well
Trust I know them twenties real well
Now we coastin', me, two chicks and toastin'
I turn up the volume, watch the bass get 'em open
Soft-spoken, with a wild side
I love 'em in the ride, they love it in the ride
We was movin' bodies before we hit the party
'Fore the DJ started cuttin'
I was already fuckin'
Cinderella'd you girls from nothin' to somethin'
Hit the parking lot, hear the club system thumpin'
Lose the face, you two's was great
But it's to the VIP, I got new moves to make (get down)
When the last time you heard it like this
Smoke somethin', drink somethin', get ripped
And make the girls in the party just strip
Move ya ass, girl (get down)
Only if you know you live
From the club to the parking lot
How many chicks can you fit in that ride?
Put 'em up, homie (get down)
Hey, it's just a day in the life
Club nights, one of the reasons I love life
Chicks be in the back tipsy
We gets in for free, "ayy, they wit' me"
Two steppin', you see each crew reppin'
Slippin' on the floor, mirrors and walls are sweatin'
Shorty in my ear say she got a thong on
And I love how she move any time her song on
I like that ma, you do somethin' to me
Come this way and prove somethin' to me
Fast or slow, she got the right moves
And I got the right dough for any date that I choose
I'm open, but nah, I don't lose focus
If the shit jump off, you know the thing that I'm totin'
But I'm only here to party, y'all
Carry every weekend like it's Mardi Gras (get down)
When the last time you heard it like this
Smoke somethin', drink somethin', get ripped
And make the girls in the party just strip
Move ya ass, girl (get down)
Only if you know you live
From the club to the parking lot
How many chicks can you fit in that ride?
Put 'em up, homie (get down)
Y'all, you are now listening to the sounds (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
That are vibrating your speakers( la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Please do not be alarmed (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
It will not hurt you at all (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
For it is the real (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
For all my real (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Niggas and bitches
When they say, "last call," it don't mean the night's over
It mean it's time for her to show ya
How quick she can hop out those Gucci loafers
Pin her ass to the sofa and attack the chocha
S&M chick, ass pushin' a choker
But I thought about how rich I am and said, "no sir"
Chick was crazy, gave her crazy space
What did it? The whip appeal or my baby face?
The night's still young and I'm already leanin'
Cruise through the lot on them deuce-twos gleamin'
The liquor in me and I don't need a reason
Obnoxious with the women, hot tucked in the linen
I pull up, let her get in
She know from the beginning
She added to list of them chicks that I done been in
Her head's spinnin' and my head's spinnin'
Mine from juice and gin-in', hers from neck and chinnin'
I'm a winner, man
When the last time you heard it like this
Smoke somethin', drink somethin', get ripped
And make the girls in the party just strip
Move ya ass, girl (get down)
Only if you know you've arrived
From the club, to the park and ride
How many chicks can you fit in that ride
Put 'em up, homie (get down)
When the last time you heard it like this? (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Smoke somethin', drink somethin', get ripped (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
And make the girls in the party just strip (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Move ya ass, girl (get down) (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Only if you know you live (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
From the club to the parking lot (la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
How many chicks can you fit in that ride? (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Put 'em up, homie (get down)
Get down
Get down
Get down
Get down
Get down
Get down
The first two lines of "When The Last Time" by Clipse and the Neptunes sets the tone for the song, as it urges listeners to "get down" while letting them know they are "now listening to the real Clipse." The song describes a typical night out for the rap duo and their entourage, including cruising around in a nice car, partying at the club, and hooking up with women. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a night filled with luxury, excitement, and sex.
One of the interesting aspects of this song is that it features Clipse's signature style of rapping, which is characterized by their unique flow and use of metaphors. Another interesting fact is that the Neptunes produced the track, which is known for its heavy bass and infectious beat. The song was released in 2002 and was a commercial success, peaking at number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The lyrics of "When The Last Time" also touch on several themes that are common in rap music, including materialism, partying, and promiscuity. However, the song also reveals a deeper sense of insecurity and ambition, as Clipse rap about their desire to succeed and their ability to attract women. Overall, "When The Last Time" is a catchy and energetic rap anthem that captures the essence of Clipse's unique style and sound.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for "When The Last Time" are not publicly available at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
Top down, chrome spinnin'
Rolling with the top down and shiny rims
You see the boss grinnin', I'm lovin' these damn women
The singer is happy with his status and enjoying the attention from women
I let two get in (uh)
Two women joined him in the car
She tried to let the rest fit in
One of the women tried to bring more friends into the car
I'm like, "nah, love, that's forbidden"
He turned down the offer to have more people in the car
I ain't for squishin'
He doesn't want to be cramped in the car
That's a problem to the wheel well
Overloading the car would cause issues with the wheel well
Trust I know them twenties real well
He has experience with the size of his rims
Now we coastin', me, two chicks and toastin'
They are cruising and celebrating with drinks
I turn up the volume, watch the bass get 'em open
He turns up the music and watches the women move to the beat
Soft-spoken, with a wild side
He is calm on the outside but has a wild personality
I love 'em in the ride, they love it in the ride
He enjoys having women in his car and they enjoy being there
We was movin' bodies before we hit the party
They were already having fun before they even arrived at the party
'Fore the DJ started cuttin'
The party was already hype before the DJ even began playing music
I was already fuckin'
He was already having sex with one of the women
Cinderella'd you girls from nothin' to somethin'
He transformed the women's night into something special
Hit the parking lot, hear the club system thumpin'
They arrived in the parking lot and could hear the music from the club
Lose the face, you two's was great
He enjoyed their company but now it's time to move on to something else
But it's to the VIP, I got new moves to make (get down)
He is on to the next thing and heading to the VIP section of the club
When the last time you heard it like this
Asking when was the last time they had this much fun
Smoke somethin', drink somethin', get ripped
They are smoking and drinking to enhance their experience
And make the girls in the party just strip
They are having a good time and the women are comfortable enough to strip
Move ya ass, girl (get down)
Encouraging the women to dance
Only if you know you live
He is only talking to the people who know how to have a good time
From the club to the parking lot
The party continues outside of the club
How many chicks can you fit in that ride?
Asking how many women they can fit in their car
Put 'em up, homie (get down)
Encouraging the audience to participate and have fun
Club nights, one of the reasons I love life
He enjoys going out to clubs and having a good time
Chicks be in the back tipsy
The women are getting drunk in the back of the car
We gets in for free, "ayy, they wit' me"
The singer and his friends get into the club for free because they are with the women
Two steppin', you see each crew reppin'
People are dancing and representing their groups
Slippin' on the floor, mirrors and walls are sweatin'
People are having a good time dancing and the environment is lively
Shorty in my ear say she got a thong on
A woman is telling the artist that she is wearing a thong
And I love how she move any time her song on
He enjoys watching her dance and move to the music
I like that ma, you do somethin' to me
He likes her and is attracted to her
Come this way and prove somethin' to me
He wants her to prove her worth and show him what she can do
Fast or slow, she got the right moves
She knows how to dance and impress him
And I got the right dough for any date that I choose
He has enough money to take her out on a date
I'm open, but nah, I don't lose focus
He is open to new experiences, but doesn't lose sight of what's important
If the shit jump off, you know the thing that I'm totin'
He is prepared to protect himself if necessary
The night's still young and I'm already leanin'
The night has just begun and he is already feeling the effects of the alcohol
Cruise through the lot on them deuce-twos gleamin'
He is driving through the parking lot with shiny rims
The liquor in me and I don't need a reason
He is drunk and doesn't need a specific reason to have a good time
Obnoxious with the women, hot tucked in the linen
He is being loud and provocative with the women, while looking good in his clothes
I pull up, let her get in
He picks a woman and lets her in the car
She know from the beginning
She understands what kind of situation she's getting into
She added to list of them chicks that I done been in
She is added to the list of women he has been with
Her head's spinnin' and my head's spinnin'
They are both drunk and enjoying each other's company
Mine from juice and gin-in', hers from neck and chinnin'
He is drunk from drinking alcohol and she is aroused from kissing and necking
I'm a winner, man
He feels like a winner for having a good time and being successful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Terrence Thornton, Gene Thornton Jr, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@busyworksbeats
This SLAPPPPPPPs 🔥
@33McMahon
Man this beat is crazy. Never think we will get tracks like this anymore
@Ilovechicago100
Nope
@blaineburkett4
The mountain climbers are the worst to play as in super smash bros. This beat sounds like it's climbing.
@ysn12288
Nah, dope shit like this stopped ~2012.. not to say there aren't some fire tracks here and there but man '95-2010 had all the bangers before everything became trap and autotune
@VAbulldog82
@@ysn12288 facts!
@crate.digger.5033
@@ysn12288 che noir, ransom, Boldy James. So many incredible emcees out nowadays. Just ain’t radio hits. Like this one was.
@coniejuu3732
The Neptunes created some timeless pieces. Way ahead of their time! Clipse went crazy on their beats. Also, Kelis with the la la’s still gets me!
@ericsanchez4638
one of the most underrated hip hop duos in the game. I don't think they ever got their full due that they rightfully earned.
@JS-ue5fp
Nope, they never got it but they live on baby