Grindin'
Clipse feat Pharrell Williams Lyrics

Yo, I go by the name
Introducing oneself by name.

(I'm yo' Pusha) of Pharrell from the Neptunes
Identifying oneself as a member of Pharrell's group, The Neptunes.

And I just wanna let y'all know (I'm yo' Pusha)
Expressing a desire to let the audience know about oneself.

The world is about to feel
The expression of anticipation for a grand event.

Something (I'm yo' Pusha)
Emphasizing the identity of the artist.

That they've never felt before, c'mon
Encouraging people to be engaged and excited.

From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard
Talking about the journey of dealing with drugs in various locations.

I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard
Selling hard drugs in large quantities.

I'm the neighborhood Pusha
Self-proclaimed as the go-to dealer in the neighborhood.

Call me subwoofer, 'cause I pump bass like that, Jack
Claiming to be a key contributor to the music industry like a subwoofer.

On or off the track, I'm heavy, cuz
Being a significant player off and on the music record.

Ball 'til you fall 'cause you could duck to the Feddy Govs
Utilizing drug money effectively before being caught by the authorities.

Sorry, my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes
Using drug sales to possess luxury goods.

Benz convoys with the wagon on the side
Traveling in a luxurious SUV.

Only big boys keep deuces on the ride
Implying having two guns is what separates the big boys from the rest.

Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side
Wearing fashionable shoes that are not meant for sports.

Man, I make a buck, why scram?
Not wanting to hide drug earnings since it's lucrative.

I'm trying to show y'all who the fuck I am
Asserting self-identity.

The jewels is flirting, be damned if I'm hurtin'
Being happy to spend drug money on luxury items.

Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland
Being legendary in two significant industries like basketball and drugs.

Platinum on the block with consistent hits
Continuously selling drugs successfully.

While Pharrell keep talking this music shit
His colleague Pharrell is focused on music only.

(Ah)
Exclamation indicating excitement.

Grindin' (ah)
This is a song about the act of Grindin' or Hustling.

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
Analogizing himself as the baker, manufacturing and selling illegal substances.

I bake them cakes as fast as I can
Producing and selling drugs as soon as possible.

And you can tell by how my bread stack up
Evidencing financial health by how much money is stacked up.

Then disguise it as rap so the Feds back up
Disguising the illegal business as a part of the music industry to avoid getting caught by the authorities.

Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless
While driving a fancy car, one has topless women around him.

Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit
Driving dangerously fast with reckless disregard.

Grindin' cousin, I got hoes for a dozen
Getting success through hard work and having plenty of women in one's life.

Even 11-5, if I see ya keep it comin'
Taking care of business despite any obstacles.

And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name
Having a vast net worth worth equivalent or more than one's name is worth.

So much dough, I can't swear I won't change
Having so much money that one's principles and morals may change.

Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself
Being arrogant as a result of one's wealth.

Cocky, something that I just can't help
Being over-confident and arrogant is a part of one's personality.

Especially when them twenties is spinning like windmills
Feeling confident due to the constant accumulation and circulation of money.

And the ice thirty-two below minus the windchill
Wearing a lot of shiny and expensive jewelry.

Filthy, the word that best defines me
Being wealthy and well-known for an illegal business.

I'm just grinding man, y'all nevermind me
Continuously hustling and working hard despite not being noticed.

(Huh-huh)
Sound used to indicate thinking or chuckling.

Grindin' (whoa), you know what I keep in the linin' (whoa)
The person who is grinding has illegal substances kept in the lining of their jacket.

Niggas better stay in line when (whoa)
Warning other dealers to stay in line and not interfere with his business.

You see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)
Referring to himself as a successful and prominent dealer.

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
Working hard to support and provide for one's family rather than becoming famous.

Them days I wasn't able, there was always 'caine
Reverting to drug selling when becoming financially unstable.

Four and a half will get you in the game
Referring to $4500 worth of drugs allowing one could obtain large quantities and start a business.

Anything less is just a goddamn shame
Disparaging cheap and insufficient drugs.

Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face
Possessing a luxurious watch with valuable diamonds.

Glock with two tips, whoever gets in the way
Armed with two guns, and ready to defend himself against rivals.

Not to mention the hideaway that rests by the lake
Hiding drugs somewhere by the water.

Consider my raw demeanor the icing on the cake, I'm grinding
Being rough and unpolished yet doing well in the illigal business.

I move 'caine like a cripple
Selling drugs slowly and guarded like a physically disabled person.

Balance weight through the hood
Efficiently distributing drugs throughout the sale locations.

Kids call me Mr. Sniffles, other hand on my nickel
Having a lot of drugs while children liken him to a character because of his consumption.

Plated whistle, one eye closed, I'll hit you
Having a gun, eye closed to avoid being affected by tears, and ready to shoot.

As if I was Slick Rick, my aim is still an issue
Struggling to target with accuracy despite being armed.

Lose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin'
Giving the impression of the devil holding a deal or promising a good payout.

One'll leave you frozen, the other, noddin' and dozin', I'm grindin', Jack
Offering two possible deals, one will kill the buyer, while the other will provide them with a high feeling.

Grindin' (ah)
This is a song about the act of Grindin' or Hustling.

Grindin' (ah)
This is a song about the act of Grindin' or Hustling.

Grindin' (ah)
This is a song about the act of Grindin' or Hustling.

Grindin' (ah)
This is a song about the act of Grindin' or Hustling.

Grindin' (ah)
This is a song about the act of Grindin' or Hustling.

(Huh-huh)
Sound used to indicate thinking or chuckling.

Grindin' (whoa), you know what I keep in the linin' (whoa)
The person who is grinding has illegal substances kept in the lining of their jacket.

Niggas better stay in line when (whoa)
Warning other dealers to stay in line and not interfere with his business.

You see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)
Referring to oneself as a successful and prominent dealer.

Grindin' (whoa), you know what I keep in the linin' (whoa)
The person who is grinding has illegal substances kept in the lining of their jacket.

Niggas better stay in line when (whoa)
Warning other dealers to stay in line and not interfere with his business.

You see a nigga like me shinin' (grinding)
Referring to oneself as a successful and prominent dealer.