Soldier
Destiny Childs Feat. Lil Wayne & T.I Lyrics

Hey
The singer is getting ready to express their desires.

(I want a Soldier!)
The singer is expressing their desire for a specific kind of man.

The way you got it, I'm the hottest around
The singer is complimenting the man's appearance and expressing their desire for them.

They'll know it when they see you rollin' impala's around
The man has a fashionable car that will turn heads.

(I got a Soldier!)
The artist reiterates their desire for a certain type of man.

With the top down feeling the sounds
The singer is imagining a romantic car ride with the man.

Quakin' and vibratin' your thighs ridin' harder than guys
The man is a skilled driver and can provide an exciting ride.

Wit the chrome wheels at the bottom, white leather inside
The man's car has a sleek and luxurious interior.

When them lames be spittin' at you tell 'em don't even try it
The man is so desirable that other people will try to compete for their attention, but the artist asserts that they are the only one for him.

To shot it wit Chelle and kick it wit Kelly or holla at be
The artist is listing the various options the man has for female companionship, but declares that they are the best choice.

Ya, gotta be g's you way outta your league
The singer requires a certain level of appearance and behavior in their ideal man, and those who do not meet these standards are not suitable.

We like dem boys that be in them lac's leanin' (Leanin')
The artist is attracted to men who drive fancy cars and have a laid-back lean.

Open their mouth their grill gleamin' (Gleamin')
The singer likes men with flashy and shiny dental accessories.

Candy paint, keep that whip clean and (Clean and)
The singer admires cars that are brightly colored and well-maintained.

(They always be talkin that country slang, we like)
The singer enjoys hearing men speak with Southern accents and using colloquialisms.

They keep that beat that be in the back beatin' (Beatin')
The artist likes men who play music with heavy bass.

Eyes be so low from there chiefin (chiefin)
The man enjoys smoking marijuana, as evidenced by his red and droopy eyes.

I love how he keep my body screamin' (Screamin')
The man is good at giving the singer pleasure.

A rude boy that's good to me, with street credibility
The singer wants a man who is tough and respected but also treats her well.

If his status ain't hood
The artist only wants a man with a certain level of street credibility.

I ain't checkin' for him
Men who do not meet the artist's standard are not worth her attention.

Betta be street if he lookin' at me
The man must have a certain attitude and demeanor to attract the artist.

I need a soldier
The singer requires a strong and protective man in her life.

That ain't scared to stand up for me
The artist wants a man who will defend her.

Known to carry big things
The man is not afraid to handle weapons or difficult situations.

If you know what I mean
The singer implies that the man is also well-endowed.

Gotta know to get dough
The man should be able to make money and provide for the singer.

And he betta be street
The man must have a certain toughness and credibility.

We like them boys up top from the BK (BK)
The artist is attracted to guys from Brooklyn.

Know how to flip that money three ways (Three ways)
The man knows how to handle his finances effectively.

Always ridin' big on the freeway (Freeway)
The man has a nice car and enjoys long drives.

(With that east coast slang that us country girls we like)
The man speaks with a certain dialect that the artist finds attractive.

Low cut ceasers wit the deep waves (deep waves)
The man has a specific hairstyle that involves short sides and wavy hair on top.

So quick to snatch up your Beyonce (Beyonce)
The man is very skilled at attracting and seducing women.

Always comin' down poppin' our way (Our way)
The man is interested in flirting with the singer and her friends.

(Tellin' us that country girls the kinda girl they like)
The man is interested in the artist and her friends because they fit his type.

I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
The singer is looking for men who fit her criteria and may be present in the room.

They want to take care of me (Where they at)
The men who fit the singer's criteria are willing to provide and care for her.

Don't mind takin one for me (Where they at)
The men who fit the singer's criteria are willing to take physical risks to protect her.

They want to spend that on me (Where they at)
The men who fit the artist's criteria are willing to spend money on her.

Wouldn't mind puttin' that on me (Where they at)
The men who fit the artist's criteria are willing to put their possessions on her.

Next to the speakers keep a toy in the trunk of the 'lac
The man keeps a weapon close by.

A reformed D boy use to run into traps
The man has a criminal past but has turned his life around.

Still a soldier do to war if you running your trap
The man is willing to fight if verbally provoked.

About my girls ain't no thing to put you under the map
The man is willing to defend the artist's friends as well.

Walk the streets five deep with nothing less than a stack
The man and his friends are prepared and well-protected when they go out.

And 80 carats on my chest provides a special attraction
The man wears a large and attention-grabbing piece of jewelry.

50 G's in my jeans plus the dough from the waller
The man carries a significant amount of money with him.

It's the reason I'm the king girl, I know what you like
The man believes his wealth and appearance make him attractive to women.

I like them boys over there they looking strong tonight (strong tonight)
The singer is attracted to a group of men in the vicinity who look physically fit and capable.

Just might give one the phone tonight (phone tonight)
The singer may choose to exchange phone numbers with one of the men she finds attractive.

Homey in the dickies in my zone tonight (zone tonight)
The artist has noticed a man wearing the popular brand of clothing called Dickies.

He don't know it might be on tonight (On tonight)
The artist is considering approaching and flirting with the man.

Ooh he looking good and he talking right (talking right)
The singer is attracted not only to the man's appearance but also his conversation ability.

He the type that might change my life (Change my life)
The singer thinks that the man may have a significant impact on her future.

Every time he look at me my girls be like (Girls be like)
The artist's friends notice her attraction to the man.

(That one may be the one tonight)
The artist and her friends are speculating about whether the man may be a good romantic prospect.

Hey, see cash money is a army
The rapper Lil Wayne is asserting that his record label, Cash Money, is a powerful and influential force.

I'm walking with purple hearts on me
Lil Wayne is claiming to have received various military honors.

You talking to the sergeant
Lil Wayne is asserting his leadership position within Cash Money.

Body marked up like the subway in Harlem
Lil Wayne has several tattoos on his body, similar to the graffiti art found on subway trains in Harlem.

Call him, Weezy F. baby, please say the baby
Lil Wayne refers to himself with his nickname, Weezy F. Baby, and asks for others to call him by it.

If you don't see me on the block I ain't trying to hide
Lil Wayne is claiming that he has not been avoiding public appearances.

I blend in wit the hood, I'm camouflage
Lil Wayne is suggesting that his presence in the community is natural and unobtrusive.

Bandanna tied, so mommy join my troop
Lil Wayne wears a bandanna around his head, a fashion accessory popular in his community.

Now every time she hear my name she salute!
Lil Wayne claims to have earned the respect and admiration of his fans and admirers.