Grindin
Clipse ft. Pharrell Williams Lyrics


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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. Pharrell Williams is a representation of their hustle and success as drug dealers. The song is about their ability to move cocaine and other drugs around the community, thus creating a unique lifestyle. The lyrics portray their luxurious lifestyle and business affluence.


The chorus of the song repeats "Grindin" multiple times, emphasizing their work ethic and hustle. The first verse mentions their success and the fact that they sell it "whip on whip, it's off the hard." The hook "Grindin" is repeated again to accentuate their hard work ethics.


The second verse reveals Clipse's past experiences with drugs, stating that "From days I wasn't able there was always 'caine." It highlights how they had to plunge in the dirt before they could appreciate their success. They make reference to the possessions that come with wealth like the cars, Gucci shoes, and jewelry. The bridge is used to highlight the consequences of their lifestyle, warning others not to cross their paths, or they may end up like the others who dared to match their grind.


Line by Line Meaning

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
My name is Pharrell Williams and I'm part of the music production duo, The Neptunes. I'm here to inform you that we're about to change the game and give you something you've never heard before.


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
I come from humble beginnings and have been able to make a living selling drugs. People call me 'Pusha' and I produce base-heavy music that nobody can resist. I'm successful and I'm not going anywhere. I'm trying to show everyone my true self and I'm thriving in both the music and drug industries.


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
I'm great at cooking and selling drugs. I'm wealthy and you can tell by the way I show off my assets. I've got a lot of women who love me but I always want more. My money is the same weight as my reputation and I can't help being proud of myself. I'm just out here grinding and making all of this money, don't mind me.


Grindin'! (Ah) Grindin'! (Ah) Grindin'! (Ah) Grindin'! (Ah) Grindin'! (Ah)
I'm working hard!


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!)
I'm constantly working hard and you better stay in line when you see me making all this money.


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 work hard for my family and not for fame. I've struggled in the past and always had to sell drugs to make ends meet. If you don't have at least four and a half ounces to sell, you shouldn't even play. I've got valuable things like blue chips and guns that are useful for protection. I'm proud of who I am and what I've achieved, and my toughness is just the icing on the cake when it comes to my reputation.


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
I'm great at selling drugs even though I'm physically disabled. I'm able to keep a good balance between my distribution and my customers. Younger people call me 'Mr. Sniffles' because of my cocaine business, and I always keep a plated whistle on hand for protection. I'm highly skilled at using my gun and I'll definitely hit you if you mess with me. I might be like the rapper Slick Rick when it comes to my aim, but you don't want to mess with me because it'll be dangerous. Whoever comes into my grasp will either be frozen in fear or nodding off from my drugs.




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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Rome Herrera

2019. Big facts. Still go hard. Clipse haven't heard that name in a min. Throwback jam

dirty paws

Way Back

Joseph Hale

02 03 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊

Gio'Vonci _E&3

One of the most Hip Hop beats ever

Poetic Nation

Classic track - I stay with this on repeat.

DIVA Boyd

THATS MY JAM ...ONE OF MY FAVORITE HITS...

James Tyson

I can hear the lunch tables right now

generationRx

And boot camp footlockers 😎

Justafocus

The lockers hit different tho

Gerald Johnson

What about the elevator walls its has some serious beat n bass i didn't want to get off i had that beat sounding so go i was glad my elevator didnt go all the way to the top.ha ha lol.peace out dude

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