Grindin
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Yo, I go by the name
(I'm yo' Pusha) Of Pharrell 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

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 sub woofer, 'cause I pump bass like that, Jack
On or off the track, I'm heavy 'cause
Ball 'til you fall 'cause you could duck to the fetti govs
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 me, damned if I'm hurting
Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland
Platinum on the block with consistent hits
While Pharrell keep talking this music shit

Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)

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
And disguised in this 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 Eleven-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
'Specially when them 20's is spinning like windmills
And the ice 32 below minus the wind chill
Filthy, the word that best defines me
I'm just grinding man, y'all never mind me

Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)

Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)
Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)

(Grindin') Grindin', when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)
Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
From 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

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

Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)
Grindin'! (Ah)

Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)
Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)

Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)

Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)

Overall Meaning

The song "Grindin'" by Clipse ft. Lil Wayne, Nore, and Birdman is all about hustling and making money no matter the cost. The track features hard-hitting production from The Neptunes, which adds to the song's gritty tone. Pusha T's verses are particularly notable in this song, as he speaks to the harsh realities of selling drugs in the inner city. He boasts about his ability to sell crack cocaine, his wealth, and his status in the drug game. Even the hook "Grindin'" is a reference to the life of the hustler. The verses speak to the importance of keeping up appearances and staying on top, even when it means breaking the law.

The overall message of the song is that the world is tough, and you have to be tough to survive. The song suggests that illegal activities and drug dealing are necessary for survival in low-income and disadvantaged communities. It's a sobering insight into the realities of growing up in certain parts of America. The lyrics are uncompromising and confrontational, making them stand out from many of the more sanitized tunes in mainstream hip-hop.

In one of the verses, Pusha T shouts out legendary streetball player Pee Wee Kirkland, immortalized as one of the best streetball players of all time. This and other references to urban culture, local life, and drug dealing make the song a window into the hip hop world in which it was created. It's an authentic representation of the urban lifestyle and the challenges of growing up on the streets.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo, I go by the name
Introducing oneself as Pusha from the Neptunes

(I'm yo' Pusha) Of Pharrell from the Neptunes
Clarifying identity

And I just wanna let y'all know (I'm yo' Pusha)
Assertion of identity

The world is about to feel
Anticipation for something new and exciting

Something (I'm yo' Pusha)
Hinting at the greatness to come

From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard
From one neighborhood to another

I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard
Drug dealing, selling powder cocaine

I'm the neighborhood Pusha
The community drug dealer

Call me sub woofer, 'cause I pump bass like that, Jack
Proud of musical production and successful drug sales

On or off the track, I'm heavy 'cause
Successful whether making music or selling drugs

Ball 'til you fall 'cause you could duck to the fetti govs
Making money until you can't anymore, staying ahead of the law

Sorry my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes
Apologizing for the harsh reality he sees

Benz convoys with the wagon on the side
Travelling in style and luxury

Only big boys keep deuces on the ride
Only successful drug dealers have valuable items on their cars

Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side
Fashion statement with expensive clothing and shoes

Man, I make a buck, why scram?
Why leave when you're making a lot of money?

I'm trying to show y'all who the fuck I am
Wanting to prove himself to others

The jewels is flirting me, damned if I'm hurting
Feeling good because of his jewelry, not sorry for those less fortunate

Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland
Successful in two areas, like former basketball player Pee Wee Kirkland

Platinum on the block with consistent hits
Successful album sales and successful drug sales

While Pharrell keep talking this music shit
Reference to successful music career of Pharrell

Grindin'! (Ah)
Chorus emphasizing hard work and dedication

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
Drug reference to the baking process

I bake them cakes as fast as I can
Working quickly and efficiently

And you can tell by how my bread stack up
Success is evident in the amount of money he has

And disguised in this rap so the Feds back up
Drug dealing is disguised but still present in music

Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless
Proud of possessions

Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit
Driving fast in a sports car

Grindin' cousin, I got hoes for a dozen
Being successful in both music and drug dealing

Even Eleven-5, if I see ya keep it comin'
Still working hard despite success

And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name
Money and influence is significant

So much dough, I can't swear I won't change
Success may lead to changes in personality and values

Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself
Acknowledging a potential flaw

Cocky, something that I just can't help
Proud of his achievements and success

'Specially when them 20's is spinning like windmills
Proud of his rims and success

And the ice 32 below minus the wind chill
Jewelry and accessories are expensive

Filthy, the word that best defines me
Successful but not necessarily morally good

I'm just grinding man, y'all never mind me
Working hard regardless of what others think

Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)
Chorus emphasizing secrecy of drug dealing

Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
Potential danger for those who cross him

When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)
Successful and proud of it

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
Focused on supporting family, not necessarily personal fame

From days I wasn't able there was always 'caine
Childhood involved drug dealings

Four and a half will get you in the game
The price of drugs for new customers

Anything less is just a goddamn shame
Value of the product is significant

Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face
Expensive jewelry

Glock with two tips, whoever gets in the way
Aggressive protection of drug dealing operation

Not to mention the hideaway that rests by the lake
Drug hiding place

Consider my raw demeanor the icing on the cake, I'm Grinding
Being successful despite not having a polished image

I move 'caine like a cripple
Drug dealing reference

Balance weight through the hood
Successfully dealing drugs in the area

Kids call me Mr. Sniffles, other hand on my nickel
Drug dealing nickname, carrying a gun at the same time

Plated whistle, one eye closed I'll hit you
Aggressive protection of drug dealing operation

As if I was Slick Rick my aim is still an issue
Inaccuracy with the gun

Lose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin'
Taking advantage of vulnerable people

One'll leave you frozen, the other, noddin' and dozin', I'm grindin' Jack
Two options for drug users: being knocked out or high; still working hard despite success

Grindin'! (Ah)
Chorus emphasizing hard work and dedication

Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)
Chorus emphasizing secrecy of drug dealing

Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
Potential danger for those who cross him

When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)
Successful and proud of it

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, TERRENCE THORNTON, GENE THORNTON JR, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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