Grindin'
Clipse f/ Pharrell Lyrics

Yo...
Pharrell introduces himself and is ready to make an impact in the music industry.

I go by the name... (I'm yo' pusha)
Pharrell is also known as Pusha and is ready to show off his skills.

of Pharrell from the Neptunes...
Pharrell is part of the Neptunes production duo.

And I just wanna let y'all know... (I'm yo' pusha)
Pharrell is confident and wants to make it clear that he is a force to be reckoned with.

The world is about to feel...
Pharrell believes that he and his music are about to make a big impact on the world.

Something... (I'm yo' pusha), that they've never felt before
Pharrell believes that his music will be unique and never before heard by the world.

C'mon
Pharrell is ready to get started and make an impact.

From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard
Pusha T has sold drugs in various neighborhoods and areas.

I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard
Pusha T is a drug dealer who sells cocaine.

I'm the...neighbourhood pusha
Pusha T is known as the drug dealer in his neighborhood.

Call me subwoofer, 'cause I pump "base" like that, Jack
Pusha T is like a subwoofer, pumping out drug deals and money like a bass-heavy beat.

On or off the track, I'm heavy cuz
Whether selling drugs on the street or rapping on a song, Pusha T is a heavyweight.

Ball 'til you fall cause you could duck to the fetti govs
Make money until you can no longer stand because the government is always after your profits.

Sorry my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes
Pusha T apologizes to his loved ones for what he has to do to make money.

Biz convoys with the wagon on the side
Pusha T has business meetings with drug deals taking place on the side.

Only big boys keep deuces on the ride
Only wealthy people carry guns in their cars.

Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side
Pusha T wears designer shoes with a unique design.

Man, I make a buck, why scram?
Pusha T questions why he should stop making money.

I'm trying to show y'all who the fuck I am
Pusha T wants to prove his worth and show the world who he is.

The jewels is flirting me, damned if I'm hurting
Pusha T is tempted by the wealth and status that comes with selling drugs.

Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland
Pusha T is a legend in both the drug game and the rap game, like famous basketball player Pee Wee Kirkland who was also a drug dealer.

Platinum on the block with consistent hits
Pusha T has sold a lot of drugs and has a consistent track record of making money.

While Pharrell keep talking this music shit
Pharrell is focused on producing music while Pusha T continues to make money selling drugs.

Grindin'! (Ahhh)
The song's chorus repeats the word 'Grindin' to imply a continuous cycle of working hard and hustling.

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
Malice makes money by selling drugs similar to how the baker's man makes money by selling cakes in the patty cake nursery rhyme.

I bake them cakes as fast as I can
Malice sells drugs as quickly as possible to maximize profits.

And you can tell by how my bread stack up
Malice's wealth is evident by how much money he has accumulated.

And disguised in this rap so the feds back up
Malice hides his drug deals through his lyrics to avoid getting caught by the authorities.

Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless
Malice is cautious of his surroundings, like how he drives his convertible and how his women dress.

Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit
Malice is risky, driving a car at 106 mph with someone in the passenger seat.

Grindin' cousin, I got pot for a dozen
Malice works hard to make money and has many drugs to sell.

Even eleven-5, if I see ya keep it comin'
Malice will continue to hustle and make money, even if the authorities are watching.

And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name
Malice has a lot of drugs and his name holds weight in the drug world.

So much dough, I can't swear I won't change
Malice is making so much money that he may become a different person.

Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself
Malice acknowledges that his success may have made him arrogant.

Cocky, something that I just can't help
Malice admits that being cocky is just part of who he is now.

'Specially when them 20's is spinning like windmills
Malice loves the sight of his wealth, like the spinning of the rims on his car.

And the ice 32 below minus the wind chill
Malice's jewelry is very cold, despite not actually experiencing a wind chill factor.

Filthy, the word that best defines me
Malice's wealth is excessive and dirty, just like the meaning of the word 'filthy.'

I'm just grinding man, y'all nevermind me
Malice is focused on making money and needs no attention or recognition from others.

Grin-din', when you know what I keep in a lining (Whooof...)
The Clipse is making money from selling drugs through their clothing's pockets.

Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof...)
People should know not to mess with The Clipse and their drug business.

When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grin-ding!)
The Clipse are making a lot of money and it shows through their appearance.

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
Malice's motivation to hustle and make money is for providing for his family, not for becoming famous.

From days I wasn't "Abel/able", there was always "Cain/caine"
Malice has been involved in the drug game since a young age, referencing the biblical story of Cain and Abel.

Four and a half will get you in the game
A small investment of $4,500 can get someone involved in the drug game.

Anything less is just a goddamn shame
Anything less than $4,500 is not worth getting involved in the drug game for Malice.

Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face
Malice's watch is very valuable, with 'blue chip' companies on the watch face.

with two tips whoever gets in the way
Malice is threatening anyone who gets in the way of his drug business with his guns.

Not to ...
(The final line cuts off abruptly and is open to interpretation.)