Area Code 229
Field Mob Lyrics


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[Intro - Shawn Jay]
Dougherty County mannnnnn

[Hook - Shawn Jay]
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
If I don't be in yo business nigga stay outta mine
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
First muh'fucker run up I'm layin him down

[Shawn Jay]
I'm talkin bout these fuck niggaz thought we just was gone!
(Naw) Fell off the motherfuckin map naw pussy nigga (we back!)
Everybody wanna be country now... Don't get it fucked up nigga
FBI Field Boys Incorporated we started this shit... Fleetwooood!

[Verse 1 - Shawn Jay]
I'm well known from the mackin to the rappin to the packages of weight
Still stackin from the trappin cause I'm platinum wit the yay
Field Boys be on the corner wit them hundred gram boulders
It's a war against poverty I'm a damn soldier
Pumpin sand gun in hand Shawn the man told ya
I stay on (point) like that (Uncle Sam poster)
I'm a younger (Sam Sosa) got (hits galore) more to come
I (run the underground) like I'm a damn (gopher)
Stay in the studio I play wit the groupie hoes
Face on my jewelry froze Jacob in Cuban gold
Daytons on hoopties roll draped in the newest clothes
Gucci to Louis my crew be basically (movin O's)
Bump ya gums bout the M-O-be
You get cha choice "I'll see you" or "R.I.P."
I don't care whatcha thank I don't care whatcha say
Leader of the New South (e-e-err) Shawn Jay

[Hook - Shawn Jay]
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
If I don't be in yo business nigga stay outta mine
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
First muh'fucker run up I'm layin him down

[Chevy P aka Smoke]
Chevy P nigga... DTP nigga... (FBI nigga) FBI nigga...
(Chevy P nigga) DTP nigga...
Yea! Yea! Yea! Yea!
Yea! Yea!

[Verse 2 - Chevy P aka Smoke]
I'm on the block servin nicks and dimes
Movin more trees and lumberjacks around Christmastime
I got kryp I got light I got that underwater grown dro
Shit mixin pine quarter halves and O's for the low
I bought the coupe supplyin chicks I am the mason layin bricks
Holla at me I got the (keys) Chevy P (call me the locksmith)
I set the Chevrolet Impellie on Latrell Sprees and Pirellis
Drop the belly chopped the ceiling block 450 cops can't catch me
I... got my eyes on the black Range wit the fat frame
Cause its everythang my classic ain't threw up my 'Lac cane
Some trendsetter... before we got popular
I was rockin rose gold when y'all thought that it was copper
I'm the king (what) the general (who) the Dean (okay) the boss (aight)
We the underlords over the whole gotdamn South
And I don't care who you is or what you claim to be
Leader of the New South (era-errr) Chevy P

[Hook - Shawn Jay (Chevy P aka Smoke)]
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
If I don't be in yo business nigga stay outta mine
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
What's yo area code (mine 229)
First muh'fucker run up I'm layin him down

[scratches of "Dougherty County" and "my small city called Albany"]





[music to fade]

Overall Meaning

The song "Area Code 229" by Field Mob is a rap song that talks about the artists' hometown, region, and their rise to fame. The song is set in Dougherty County, which has the area code 229, and the artists are proud of it. They use this as a way to represent their hometown and the people who have supported them throughout their journey. The lyrics also indicate that the artists' success is a result of their hard work and dedication to their craft, as well as their loyalty to their hometown.


The song also touches on some of the struggles that come with fame, which is evident in the lyrics "If I don't be in yo business nigga stay outta mine." It shows that the artists are aware of the negative effects that fame can have on their personal lives and are trying to protect themselves from any unwarranted attention.


Overall, "Area Code 229" is an anthem to the artists' hometown and the people who helped them become successful. The song is a testament to the power of a community and the loyalty that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Dougherty County mannnnnn
Introducing the location of the song's events to be in Dougherty County as shouted by Shawn Jay.


What's yo area code (mine 229)
Shawn Jay repeatedly asks for other people's area codes but reiterates that his area code is 229.


If I don't be in yo business nigga stay outta mine
Shawn Jay stresses upon minding each other's businesses and not interfering unnecessarily.


First muh'fucker run up I'm layin him down
If someone tries anything that could harm Shawn Jay or his people, he will respond with aggression.


I'm talkin bout these fuck niggaz thought we just was gone!
Shawn Jay sees the need to make it clear that they are still in the game and not to be undermined.


Fell off the motherfuckin map naw pussy nigga (we back!)
Shawn Jay confirms that they may have gone quiet for a while, but they aren't weak - they're back with a bang.


Everybody wanna be country now... Don't get it fucked up nigga
Shawn Jay points out that people from all places seem to be interested in the culture but may not truly understand it.


FBI Field Boys Incorporated we started this shit... Fleetwooood!
Shawn Jay gives the origin of the group's name and also mentions Fleetwood, possibly another rapper's name or just a reference to their locality.


I'm well known from the mackin to the rappin to the packages of weight
Shawn Jay brags about how he's popular in his circle for his various skills and talents.


Still stackin from the trappin cause I'm platinum wit the yay
Shawn Jay talks about how he's still making money from drug dealing, and how he's very successful with it.


Field Boys be on the corner wit them hundred gram boulders
Shawn Jay talks about the drug-dealing business of his crew, and how they're selling 100-gram packs of drugs on the streets.


It's a war against poverty I'm a damn soldier
Shawn Jay sees drug dealing as a means of fighting off poverty by any means necessary.


Pumpin sand gun in hand Shawn the man told ya
Shawn Jay talks about how he's always ready to do what's needed, indicating that he's always got a gun with him.


I stay on (point) like that (Uncle Sam poster)
Shawn Jay mentions how he's always on alert, just like the classic poster of Uncle Sam pointing his finger.


I'm a younger (Sam Sosa) got (hits galore) more to come
Shawn Jay compares himself to the famous baseball player Sammy Sosa, known for his many hits and records. He says he's still got more to deliver.


(run the underground) like I'm a damn (gopher)
Shawn Jay brags about how he's running the underground scene and how it's effortless like a gopher digging underground.


Stay in the studio I play wit the groupie hoes
Shawn Jay mentions how he often spends time in the studio with groupies, who he indulges.


Face on my jewelry froze Jacob in Cuban gold
Shawn Jay mentions how his face is on his flashy jewelry made by Jacob, which is in Cuban-style gold.


Daytons on hoopties roll draped in the newest clothes
Shawn Jay mentions his fancy wheels (Daytons) roll through the hoods, and the fact that he wears the latest clothes.


Gucci to Louis my crew be basically (movin O's)
Shawn Jay says that his crew is capable of doing everything from selling designer clothes like Gucci and Louis to even moving drugs.


Bump ya gums bout the M-O-be
Shawn Jay warns others about speaking on things concerning their group (M-O-be) without action.


You get cha choice "I'll see you" or "R.I.P."
Shawn Jay threatens his enemies by giving them a choice between either fighting him or dying.


Leader of the New South (e-e-err) Shawn Jay
Shawn Jay considers himself to be the leader of the new and upcoming Southern rap scene.


Chevy P nigga... DTP nigga... (FBI nigga) FBI nigga... (Chevy P nigga) DTP nigga...
Chevy P announces himself to be a member of both the DTP crew and the FBI gang.


I'm on the block servin nicks and dimes
Chevy P talks about how he's serving people in the streets, selling drugs in small amounts like nickels and dimes.


Movin more trees and lumberjacks around Christmastime
Chevy P mentions how he's making more money during Christmas by selling a large amount of weed (trees) and cocaine (lumberjacks).


I got kryp I got light I got that underwater grown dro
Chevy P boasts about having the supplies to provide different kinds of drugs, including high-quality marijuana grown underwater.


Shit mixin pine quarter halves and O's for the low
Chevy P talks about selling drugs in larger amounts like quarters, half-tracks, and ounces for a lower rate.


I bought the coupe supplyin chicks I am the mason layin bricks
Chevy P talks about how he purchased a fancy car by supplying women with drugs, and how he is always working and hustling like a mason would.


Holla at me I got the (keys) Chevy P (call me the locksmith)
Chevy P mentions how he can get anything that people need and they should reach out to him. Calls himself the locksmith.


I set the Chevrolet Impellie on Latrell Sprees and Pirellis
Chevy P talks about how he customized his car by using high-end accessories like Latrell Sprees and Pirellis.


Drop the belly chopped the ceiling block 450 cops can't catch me
Chevy P boasts about how no cop can catch him even when he's cruising around with a dropped car and tinted windows.


I... got my eyes on the black Range wit the fat frame
Chevy P talks about desiring a specific kind of car – black Range Rover with a stout frame.


Cause its everythang my classic ain't threw up my 'Lac cane
Chevy P mentions how his old-school ride is still going strong and how his Cadillac cane is a part of his life's swag.


Some trendsetter... before we got popular
Chevy P mentions that his crew started a trend in the music industry even before they became famous.


I was rockin rose gold when y'all thought that it was copper
Chevy P talks about how he had expensive accessories like rose gold when other people still considered it to be a cheap metal like copper.


I'm the king (what) the general (who) the Dean (okay) the boss (aight)
Chevy P refers to himself as the king of his area, a general in his army, a Dean of his craft, and an ultimate boss.


We the underlords over the whole gotdamn South
Chevy P refers to his gang as the underlords who are ruling over the entire Southern rap scene.


Leader of the New South (era-errr) Chevy P
Chevy P sees himself as a prominent leader of the new rap scene in the South.


scratches of "Dougherty County" and "my small city called Albany"
The scratches indicate that the song is specific to Dougherty County and Albany, the places where the artists come from.


music to fade
The song fades out with music.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christchankeith Marshall, Darion Crawford, Shawn Johnson

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