Grindin'
Clipse ft. Noreaga Baby & Lil Wayne Lyrics

Yo, I go by the name
Introducing himself as the artist

(I'm yo' Pusha) Of Pharrell from the Neptunes
Reiterating his stage name as Pusha and acknowledging his association with Pharrell and The Neptunes

And I just wanna let y'all know (I'm yo' Pusha)
Repeating his name for emphasis

The world is about to feel
Claiming that his music is about to create a significant impact

Something (I'm yo' Pusha)
Repeating his stage name and alluding to the uniqueness of his music

That they've never felt before, c'mon
Encouraging the audience to get excited about his upcoming music

From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard
Describing his reach as a drug dealer from the streets to people's homes

I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard
Explaining the different ways he sells drugs, either disguised in cars or in its purest form

I'm the neighborhood Pusha
Claiming to be the go-to drug dealer in his area

Call me sub woofer, 'cause I pump bass like that, Jack
Metaphorically comparing his music to subwoofers that create powerful bass sounds

On or off the track, I'm heavy 'cause
Asserting his significance both in and outside the music industry

Ball 'til you fall 'cause you could duck to the fetti govs
Suggesting that you can either get rich or die trying to reach that level

Sorry my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes
Apologizing to his lover for what he experiences as a drug dealer

Benz convoys with the wagon on the side
Describing his luxurious lifestyle that comes as a result of his 'grind'

Only big boys keep deuces on the ride
Implying that only significant individuals can maintain two-door cars

Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side
Describing his fashion sense

Man, I make a buck, why scram?
Asking why he should stop hustling when he is making a lot of money

I'm trying to show y'all who the fuck I am
Asserting his reputation and identity

The jewels is flirting me, damned if I'm hurting
Saying that owning expensive jewelry enhances his self-esteem and that he won't stop hustling because it is an essential part of his personality

Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland
Comparing himself to Pee Wee Kirkland, a former basketball player turned drug dealer, who became a notorious street legend

Platinum on the block with consistent hits
Referring to his record sales and popularity

While Pharrell keep talking this music shit
While Pharrell keeps only talking about music, he's doing both music and drug deals

Grindin'! (Ah)
Chorus, highlighting the overall theme of hustling

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
Making a reference to the classic children's rhyme, where he is the one making the drugs

I bake them cakes as fast as I can
Suggesting he's efficient at manufacturing drugs quickly

And you can tell by how my bread stack up
Highlighting his wealth through stacked money, especially the in-demand kind, which signals to other drug dealers that he is a major player

And disguised in this rap so the Feds back up
Referring to his music being a cover for drug dealing so that law enforcement is less likely to investigate him

Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless
Comparing his convertible car to topless women, hinting at his hedonistic lifestyle

Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit
Brags about driving his car at 106 mph

Grindin' cousin, I got hoes for a dozen
Referencing his status and impressive number of women

Even Eleven-5, if I see ya keep it comin'
Implies that drug deals will happen even in dangerous areas, with Eleven-5 being the police code for narcotics offenses

And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name
Highlighting his importance and reputation as a drug dealer

So much dough, I can't swear I won't change
Admitting that money can corrupt him despite his current moral standards

Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself
Apologizing in advance for egoism caused by his wealth

Cocky, something that I just can't help
Admitting that he is naturally confident and that his wealth only enhances this characteristic

Especially when them 20's is spinning like windmills
Referring to the spinning rims on his car and the money he is making

And the ice 32 below minus the wind chill
Showing off his expensive jewelry that appears to be frozen and expensive

Filthy, the word that best defines me
Describing himself as an individual doing illegal activities to attain wealth

I'm just grinding man, y'all never mind me
Reiterating that he is only hustling, and the audience should ignore him

Grindin'! (Ah)
Chorus, highlighting the overall theme of hustling

Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)
Suggesting that his linings contain illegal substances and insinuating a potential threat to those who challenge him

Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
Warning those who want to go against him

When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)
When you see him flaunting his wealth and status despite being a drug dealer

(Grindin') Grindin', when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)
Repeating the idea that his linings contain illegal substances and are a warning to others

Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
Repeating the warning to those who want to go against him

When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)
Repeating the idea of flaunting his wealth despite engaging in illegal activities

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
Stating that he is only grinding for his family and not for fame or reputation

From days I wasn't able there was always 'caine
Suggesting that drugs have always been a part of his life from a young age

Four and a half will get you in the game
His way of saying that to be considered a significant dealer, you have to supply a certain amount of drugs

Anything less is just a goddamn shame
Insinuating that small drug deals are not worth it

Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face
His watch contains blue diamonds, which are highly valuable

Glock with two tips, whoever gets in the way
Carrying a firearm with two bullets ready to shoot anyone who opposes him

Not to mention the hideaway that rests by the lake
A location where he stores or manufactures drugs in secrecy

Consider my raw demeanor the icing on the cake, I'm Grinding
His pure, uncut drugs are the icing on the cake, making him bonus money

I move 'caine like a cripple
Moving drugs with a limp to avoid detection

Balance weight through the hood
Distributing his drugs widely throughout a community

Kids call me Mr. Sniffles, other hand on my nickel
The drugs make him a target for addicts, while also carrying a gun

Plated whistle, one eye closed I'll hit you
Having a plated whistle (police whistle) and being a good shot with just one eye open, he can hit anyone who opposes him

As if I was Slick Rick my aim is still an issue
Referring to rapper Slick Rick and admitting that even with his firearm and drug-selling skills, his aiming is not perfect

Lose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin'
Warning that shaking hands with him (which may contain drugs) could change someone's life forever

One'll leave you frozen, the other, noddin' and dozin'
Saying that the drugs he sells will either get someone 'frozen' or in a stupor/sleepy state.

Grindin'! (Ah)
Chorus, highlighting the overall theme of hustling.

Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)
Repeating the warning about his linings to send a message.

Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
Repeating the warning again.

When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)
Repeating the idea of flaunting his wealth despite engaging in illegal activities.