Lean Back
Fat Joe ft Tego Calderon Lyrics


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I don't give a fuck about your faults or mishappens nigga
We from the Bronx, New York, shit happens
Kids clappin', love to spark the place
Half the niggas in the squad got a scar on their face
It's a cold world and this is ice
Half a mill for the charm, nigga this is life
Got the Phantom in front of the building, Trinity Ave
Ten years been legit, they still figure me bad
As a young'n, was too much to cope with
Why you think mu'fuckers nicknamed me Cook Coke shit
Shoulda been called Armed Robbery
Extortion, or maybe Grand Larceny
I did it all, I put the pieces to the puzzle
Just as long, I knew me and my peoples was 'gon bubble
Came out the gate on some Flo-Jo shit
Fat nigga with the shotty with the logo kid!

[Chorus]
Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
I said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back

R to the Ezzy, M to the Yzzy
My arms stay breezy, the Don stay flizzy
Got a date at 8, I'm in the 7-4-fizzive
And I just bought a bike so I can ride till I die
With a matchin' jacket, 'bout to cop me a mansion
My niggas in the club, but you know they not dancin
We gangsta, and gangstas don't dance with boogies
So never mind how we got in here with burners and hoodies
Listen we don't pay admission and the bouncers don't check us
And we, walk around the metal detectors
And there really ain't a need for a VIP section
In the middle of the dance floor reckless, check it
Said he, liked my necklace, started relaxin
Now that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction
See Money Ain't a Thing nigga, we still the same niggas
Flows just changed now we bout to change the game nigga

[Chorus]

Now we living better now, Coogi sweater now
And that G4 can fly through any weather now
See, niggas get tight when you worth some millions
This is why I sport the chinchilla to hurt they feelings
You can find Joe Crack at all type of shit
Out in Vegas front row to all the fights and shit
If 5-0 boy come, then they'd proudly squeal
Cause half these rappers they Blow like Derek Foreal
If you cross the line, damn right I'm 'gon hurt ya
These faggot niggas even made gang signs commercial
Even Lil' Bow Wow throwin' it up
B2K crip walkin' like that's what's up!
Kay keep tellin' me to speak about the Rucker
Matter of fact, I don't wanna speak about the Rucker




Not even Pee Wee Kirkland could imagine this
My niggas didn't have to play to win the championship, come on!

Overall Meaning

The song "Lean Back" by Fat Joe featuring Tego Calderon is a typical hip-hop and rap song that talks about the lifestyle, values, and experiences of people from the Bronx, New York. The lyrics depict a cold world full of struggles and mishappens, and the only way to survive is by being tough and gritty. The chorus emphasizes the pride and confidence that come with being a gangster from the Bronx. The artists talk about their experience of growing up in the Bronx, facing challenges such as poverty, crime, and drugs. They also talk about their success and how they are living a better life now. The song has a repetitive and catchy hook that encourages people to do the "rockaway" dance.


The lyrics also reflect the hip-hop culture's values, which include materialism, excessive pride, and a carefree attitude. Fat Joe boasts about his half-a-million-dollar charm and his Phantom car that he parks in front of the building. He explains that gangsters don't dance but pull up their pants, showcasing their toughness and masculinity. The artists also make references to other hip-hop stars, such as Lil Bow Wow, B2K, and Pee Wee Kirkland.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't give a fuck about your faults or mishappens nigga
I don't care about your problems or mistakes, dude.


We from the Bronx, New York, shit happens
We're from a tough area, bad things happen.


Kids clappin', love to spark the place
People shooting guns around here, they enjoy violence.


Half the niggas in the squad got a scar on their face
Many of my friends in the crew are battle-hardened and have scars.


It's a cold world and this is ice
The world is harsh and unforgiving, better toughen up.


Half a mill for the charm, nigga this is life
I spent a lot of money on this flashy jewelry, it's part of my lifestyle.


Got the Phantom in front of the building, Trinity Ave
I parked my expensive Rolls-Royce Phantom in front of a building on Trinity Avenue.


Ten years been legit, they still figure me bad
Even though I've been honest for ten years, people still see me as a bad guy.


As a young'n, was too much to cope with
When I was younger, I had a lot to deal with.


Why you think mu'fuckers nicknamed me Cook Coke shit
Do you know why they called me 'Cook Coke Shit'? Hint: it involved drugs.


Shoulda been called Armed Robbery
I should've been known for my past as an armed robber.


Extortion, or maybe Grand Larceny
I committed many other types of crimes including extortion and grand theft.


I did it all, I put the pieces to the puzzle
I committed all kinds of illegal acts and had to figure out how to avoid getting caught.


Just as long, I knew me and my peoples was 'gon bubble
I always knew that my friends and I were going to be successful.


Came out the gate on some Flo-Jo shit
I entered the game with a lot of momentum, like a sprinter named Flo-Jo.


Fat nigga with the shotty with the logo kid!
I'm a big guy with a shotgun and a cool logo, watch out.


Said my niggas don't dance we just pull up our pants
Me and my friends don't dance, we just adjust our clothes.


And do the rockaway, now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back
We do a move called the 'rockaway' and lean back while doing it, it's our signature dance.


R to the Ezzy, M to the Yzzy
My name is R, his name is M, we're introducing ourselves.


My arms stay breezy, the Don stay flizzy
I wear short sleeves and feel cool, and I always act like a mafia boss.


Got a date at 8, I'm in the 7-4-fizzive
I have an appointment at 8, so I'm driving a '74 Buick Riviera.


And I just bought a bike so I can ride till I die
I recently purchased a motorcycle, and I plan to ride it for the rest of my life.


With a matchin' jacket, 'bout to cop me a mansion
I have a jacket that matches my motorcycle, and I'm about to buy a huge house.


My niggas in the club, but you know they not dancin
My friends are at the club, but they're not dancing.


We gangsta, and gangstas don't dance with boogies
I'm a gangster, and gangsters don't dance to boogie music.


So never mind how we got in here with burners and hoodies
Don't worry about how we brought our guns and wore hooded sweatshirts into the club.


Listen we don't pay admission and the bouncers don't check us
We don't pay to enter, and the bouncers never search us.


And we, walk around the metal detectors
We don't pass through the metal detectors, we bypass them.


And there really ain't a need for a VIP section
We don't need to be in a special VIP area, we make our own section in the middle of the dance floor.


In the middle of the dance floor reckless, check it
We stand in the middle of the dance floor, without a care in the world, check it out.


Said he, liked my necklace, started relaxin
Someone complimented my necklace and it made me feel more comfortable.


Now that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction
That's a great way to start a conversation, that's a 'chain reaction'.


See Money Ain't a Thing nigga, we still the same niggas
Money doesn't change who we really are, we're still the same people.


Flows just changed now we bout to change the game nigga
Our style of rapping has evolved, and we're about to change the whole rap game.


Now we living better now, Coogi sweater now
We're living well now, wearing expensive Coogi sweaters.


And that G4 can fly through any weather now
And our private jet can fly in any type of weather.


See, niggas get tight when you worth some millions
Other people get jealous when you have millions of dollars.


This is why I sport the chinchilla to hurt they feelings
I wear a chinchilla coat to make others feel bad about their lack of money.


You can find Joe Crack at all type of shit
You can find Fat Joe at different events and activities.


Out in Vegas front row to all the fights and shit
For example, I was in the front row at fights in Vegas.


If 5-0 boy come, then they'd proudly squeal
If the police show up, some people would be happy to tell on me.


Cause half these rappers they Blow like Derek Foreal
Because many other rappers are unreliable and don't live up to their hype.


If you cross the line, damn right I'm 'gon hurt ya
If you mess with me, I'll definitely hurt you.


These faggot niggas even made gang signs commercial
Some rappers are so fake that they sell out and make gang signs into a commercial commodity.


Even Lil' Bow Wow throwin' it up
Even the child rapper Lil' Bow Wow is trying to make a gang sign.


B2K crip walkin' like that's what's up!
The boy band B2K is doing a dance move associated with a dangerous gang, and they think it's cool.


Kay keep tellin' me to speak about the Rucker
My friend Kay keeps urging me to talk about a place called the Rucker, which is famous for street basketball.


Matter of fact, I don't wanna speak about the Rucker
Actually, I don't want to talk about the Rucker at all.


Not even Pee Wee Kirkland could imagine this
Even a famous street baller like Pee Wee Kirkland couldn't have predicted my success.


My niggas didn't have to play to win the championship, come on!
My crew didn't have to compete to become the champions, we just are the champions for being ourselves.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH CARTAGENA, REMY SMITH, JONATHAN SMITH, MARSHALL MATHERS, MASON BETHA

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L Hernandez

That Tego verse never gets old 😍

gnghaze980

Facts goosebumps every time

Eri Rug

Tego. El más grande rapero de Puerto ricooooo ....nunca igualado y peor imitado

Airam Medina

Siiiiiiii🤘🤘

Jorge Ramirez

La verdad que si 2022 aun escuchando buena música 🎶

Y20X TongvaLand

"Si no te mueres ahora, te mueres ahorita"

One of the hardest lines I've ever heard.

38 super

This was my ringwalk song in a boxing fight back in 2009 🥊 🇲🇽🇵🇷

arcadio santana

That must of been one sick ass entrance you had. Much respect 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🥊🥊🥊

Yaroslav Volkovatrov

Tengo Calderón pegaba duro 🇲🇽 🔥 🇵🇷

Joshua Reddick

I have no idea what Tego says in his rhyme....... but he killed that shit 💯

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