The Seed
Cody ChesnuTT Lyrics


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Knocked up nine months ago
And what she's fittin' to have she don't know
She wants neo soul cause hip hop is old
She don't want no rock and roll
She want platinum, ice and gold
She want a whole lot of somethin' to fold
If you a obstacle she just drop you cold
'Cause one monkey don't stop the show
Little Mary's bad
In these streets she done ran
Ever since when the heat began
I told the girl, look here
Calm down I'mma hold your hand
To enable you to keep the plan
'Cause you was quick to learn
And we can make money to burn
If you allow me the latest game
I don't ask for much but enough room to spread my wings
And a world fittin' to know my name

I don't ask, for much these days
And I don't bitch and whine if I don't get my way
I only want to fertilize another behind my lover's back
I sit and watch it grow standin' where I'm at
Fertilize another behind my lovers back
And I'm keeping my secrets mine
I push my seed in her bush for life
It's gonna work because I'm pushin' it right
If Mary dropped my baby girl tonight I would name her rock and roll

Cadillac needs space to roam
Where we headin' for she don't know
We in the city where the pro shake rattle and roll
And I'm a god dang rollin' stone
I don't beg, I can hold my own
I don't break, I can hold a chrome
And it's weighin' a ton and I'm a son of a gun
My code name is the only one
And Black Thought is bad
These streets he done ran ever since when the game began
I never played the fool
Matter of fact I've been keeping it cool
Since money been changin' hands
And I'm left to shine, the legacy I leave behind be the seed that'll keep the flame
I don't ask for much but enough room to spread these wings
And a world fittin' to know my name, now listen to me

I don't beg from a rich man
And I don't scream and kick when his shit don't fall in my hands, man
'Cause I know how to still
Fertilize another against my lovers will
I lick the opposition cause she don't take no pill
Oh you know the deal you'll be keeping my legend alive
I push my seed in her bush for life
It's gonna work because I'm pushin' it right
If Mary drops my baby girl tonight I would name her rock 'n roll

Oh break it down, down for me
I push my seed somewhere deep in her chest
I push it naked cause I've takin' my test
Deliverin' Mary it don't matter the sex
I'm gonna name it rock 'n roll

I push my seed in her bush for life
It's gonna work because I'm pushin' it right
If Mary drops my baby girl tonight
I would name her rock 'n roll
I would name her rock 'n roll




I would name her rock 'n roll
I would name it rock 'n roll

Overall Meaning

Cody ChesnuTT's song "The Seed" tells a story of a man who impregnated a woman, Mary, and while she is unsure of what she is about to have, she is looking for a music genre that is fresh and new; something that will be different from hip-hop or rock and roll. Mary is portrayed as a strong woman who can drop anyone who gets in her way. The singer reassures her that together, they can make money and succeed. He doesn't ask for much other than a little space to spread his wings and make a name for himself.


The singer goes on to explain how he doesn't ask for anything when he wants something, and he'll fertilize another woman behind his lover's back without any complaints. He's going to name the baby girl after his favorite genre, rock and roll. He then goes on to explain how he's a lone wolf, how he doesn't beg, and he can hold his own. He's cool and collected, even though he knows the game is changing hands, and he wants to leave a legacy behind in the form of his seed.


In general, "The Seed" is about believing in oneself and having the strength to deal with life's challenges. It also deals with the themes of love, family, and music - specifically rock and roll, as it's seen as a genre that's fresh and exciting, unlike hip-hop or rock.


Line by Line Meaning

Knocked up nine months ago
The woman was impregnated nine months ago.


And what she's fittin' to have she don't know
The woman doesn't know what she's going to give birth to.


She wants neo soul cause hip hop is old
The woman prefers neo soul over hip hop.


She don't want no rock and roll
The woman doesn't like rock and roll.


She want platinum, ice and gold
The woman desires wealth.


She want a whole lot of somethin' to fold
The woman wants a large amount of money.


If you a obstacle she just drop you cold
The woman will eliminate anyone who stands in her way.


'Cause one monkey don't stop the show
One setback won't stop the woman's progress.


Little Mary's bad
Little Mary is tough and rebellious.


In these streets she done ran
Mary has had a rough life.


Ever since when the heat began
Mary's troubles began a long time ago.


I told the girl, look here
The artist is giving Mary advice.


Calm down I'mma hold your hand
The singer will support Mary.


To enable you to keep the plan
The singer will help Mary achieve her goals.


'Cause you was quick to learn
Mary is intelligent and learns quickly.


And we can make money to burn
The artist and Mary can make a lot of money.


If you allow me the latest game
If Mary trusts the artist, they can succeed together.


I don't ask for much but enough room to spread my wings
The singer wants enough space to pursue their dreams.


And a world fittin' to know my name
They want fame.


I don't ask, for much these days
The artist doesn't have many demands.


And I don't bitch and whine if I don't get my way
The artist is not complaining if they don't get what they want.


I only want to fertilize another behind my lover's back
The artist wants to have a child with someone else.


I sit and watch it grow standin' where I'm at
The singer will watch the child grow from a distance.


Fertilize another behind my lovers back
The artist will have a child with someone else without their partner's knowledge or consent.


And I'm keeping my secrets mine
The singer won't tell anyone about their plans.


I push my seed in her bush for life
The singer impregnates the woman.


It's gonna work because I'm pushin' it right
The singer believes they will succeed because they are working hard.


If Mary dropped my baby girl tonight I would name her rock and roll
The artist would name their child rock and roll.


Cadillac needs space to roam
The artist needs space and freedom.


Where we headin' for she don't know
The singer's destination is unknown.


We in the city where the pro shake rattle and roll
The singer is in a city where there is a lot of excitement.


And I'm a god dang rollin' stone
The artist is like a rolling stone, always moving.


I don't beg, I can hold my own
The artist is independent.


I don't break, I can hold a chrome
The artist is strong and determined.


And it's weighin' a ton and I'm a son of a gun
The singer has a heavy burden but is determined to succeed.


My code name is the only one
The artist is unique.


And Black Thought is bad
Black Thought is also impressive.


These streets he done ran ever since when the game began
Black Thought has been involved in difficult situations for a long time.


I never played the fool
The singer has always been smart.


Matter of fact I've been keeping it cool
The artist has been keeping calm.


Since money been changin' hands
The artist has observed the changes caused by money.


And I'm left to shine, the legacy I leave behind be the seed that'll keep the flame
The singer wants to leave a legacy.


I don't beg from a rich man
The singer doesn't ask for help from the wealthy.


And I don't scream and kick when his shit don't fall in my hands, man
The artist doesn't complain when they don't get what they want.


'Cause I know how to still
The artist knows how to get what they want.


Fertilize another against my lovers will
The artist wants to have a child without their partner's consent.


I lick the opposition cause she don't take no pill
The singer doesn't want to use contraception.


Oh you know the deal you'll be keeping my legend alive
The artist wants their legacy to continue.


I push my seed somewhere deep in her chest
The singer impregnates the woman deeply.


I push it naked cause I've takin' my test
The singer impregnates the woman without protection.


Deliverin' Mary it don't matter the sex
The gender of the child doesn't matter to the singer.


I'm gonna name it rock 'n roll
The artist will name their child rock and roll.


I would name her rock 'n roll
The artist will name their child rock and roll.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chestnutt Cody, Tarik L. Collins

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I've been listening to this song for 14 years and never knew it had a video until today..... What a pleasant surprise. 2024

@courtneyst.julian8192

This song is an absolute masterpiece. Every aspect from the lyrics, the vocals, to the rhythm is absolute perfection. I can't believe YouTube would tamper with this excellence by censoring this song!

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As a lifetime rock fan... This song is in my top 10 songs of all time... Perfect blend of rock, soul, hip hop and more

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@lisak19614

I'm 61 years old and this song still rocks me. One of my favorites....❤❤❤❤

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