Independent
Hip Hop Hitmakers Lyrics
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I N D E P E N D E N T Do You Know What That Mean Man [
She Got Her Own House
She Got Her Own Car
Two Jobs Work Hard U A Bad Broad
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
[Webbie:
I N D E P E N D E N T Do You Know What That Mean
Baby Phat Jus Relax Front Ya Own Flat Screen
Back Rubs Cook Clean And Dont Make Her Make Her Scene
When U Call Her On Her Cellular
She Tell She Dont Need
Not A God Damn Thing You A Hot Damn Thing
If U Think U Finna Get Her Wit A God Damn Chain
You Insane Boy You Betta Get Some God Damn Change
She A Fool Been In School Even Walked Across The Stage
She Say I Love Webbie From His Looks To His Ways
The Stilletos The Jays Depend On How The Weather Look
Flip Flops Slippers Jus To Show Off The Pedicure
Flip Flop Niggas Depend On How The Cheddar Look
She′ll Buy Her Own I Dont Think She 'll Never Look
In A Man Face Standin Waitin For Him To Take Care Of Her
She′ll Rather Go To Work And Pay The Bills On Schedule
I N D E P E N D E N T Do You Know What That Mean Man
I N D E P E N D E N T Do You Know What That Mean
She Got Her Own House
She Got Her Own Car
Two Jobs Work Hard U A Bad Broad
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
If U Aint On Sit Down
[Phat:
She A Dumb Dime Keeper
Gutta Like Keisha
Work That Meat Up
She A Good Freaker
She Stay On Her Shit
She Got Her Own Shit
She Dont Never Trip
All She Want Is That Dick
She Bossy Flossy
Keep Them Hoes Off Me
Gutta Lil Slang Mane I Love When She Talkin
A Independent Chick Do U Kno Wat That Mean
She Cook She Clean Never Smell Like Onion Rings
22s On Her Whip Oh She Do It Large
And She Break A Nigga Off Got A Nigga Spoil
She A Bad Lil Chick A Fly Lil Chick
Hit Me On My Phone She Like To Buy That Dick
Got Her Stunna Shades Lookin Like Something
Stallion Hair Long She A Nice Sumthing
She Like To Go To The Mall Everyday For A Outfit
Hair Did Nails Did Independent Wat She Call That
[Lil Boosie:
She Got Her Own House
Drive Her Own Whip
Range Rover All White Like Her Toe Tips
She Got A Pretty Smile
Smell Real Good
The Only Time She Need Mane For That Good Jugg
They Buy The Bar Too
They Superstars Too
They Be Like You Aint Got No Money
Take You Broke Tail Home
Baby Phat They On
They Clothes Match They Phone
They Be Like Yea!! When They Song Come On
Leave The Club Kinda Early Cuz They Gotta Go To Work
I Mess Wit Supervisors Who Got Credit Like Big Turk
So Dusty Feet Please Dont Bother Me
I Got Independent Dimes On My Mind Who Spoil Me
Coogi Hat Coogi Fit So Sick
Thats A Gift From My Independent Chick Yes Sir
Tryna Get To Her Gotta Be Yourself Mane
Cuz She Got Her Own Money
She Dont Need No Help Mane
Hip Hop Hitmakers' "Independent" is a song that celebrates independent women who work hard to provide for themselves. The song starts with M.M.Mouse asking if people know what "independent" means and he proceeds to answer by listing out the different attributes that define independence. He talks about how these women have their own house, car, and work two jobs, making them a "bad broad". The chorus repeatedly encourages anyone who is not on board with the idea of independent women to sit down. Webbie's verse talks about how an independent woman is self-sufficient and does not need a man to take care of her. The verse highlights how these women work hard and deserve respect, pointing out that she would rather pay bills on schedule than have a man take care of her. Phat's verse further highlights how independent women are self-sufficient and bossy, keeping other women away from their man. Lil Boosie highlights how independent women are successful and can afford lavish lifestyles, such as driving Range Rovers and buying out the bar. He encourages men to be themselves when trying to approach them because they have their own money and do not need a man to take care of them.
The song does a great job of celebrating and empowering independent women. The lyrics highlight the different attributes of independence, and the chorus reinforces the idea that anyone who cannot appreciate independent women should sit down. The verses reinforce the idea that these women are hardworking and self-sufficient, and they deserve respect.
Line by Line Meaning
She Got Her Own House
She has purchased a house using her own money and resources
She Got Her Own Car
She has bought a car using her own money and resources
Two Jobs Work Hard U A Bad Broad
She works two jobs and is a hard worker, making her a strong and independent woman
If U Aint On Sit Down
If you can't handle a strong and independent woman, you should step aside
Baby Phat Jus Relax Front Ya Own Flat Screen
Ladies who are independent do not need a man in their life, they can enjoy their own company and relax in their own homes
Back Rubs Cook Clean And Dont Make Her Make Her Scene
She can take care of herself and doesn't need anyone to do her chores or cause her any trouble
When U Call Her On Her Cellular
When you call her on her mobile phone, she will answer and not need anyone else to take the call for her
She Tell She Dont Need
She will let you know that she doesn't need anything from you
Not A God Damn Thing You A Hot Damn Thing
She doesn't need anything from you, you are not important to her
If U Think U Finna Get Her Wit A God Damn Chain
If you think you can buy her love with jewelry, think again
You Insane Boy You Betta Get Some God Damn Change
You're crazy if you think money can buy her love, you need to work on your own qualities
The Stilletos The Jays Depend On How The Weather Look
The type of shoes she wears depends on the weather and not on anyone else's preferences
Flip Flops Slippers Jus To Show Off The Pedicure
Even when she wears something as simple as flip-flops, it's just to show off her well-groomed feet
Flip Flop Niggas Depend On How The Cheddar Look
Some men only want relationships with women if they can provide them with money, but independent women don't need that sort of validation
She′ll Buy Her Own I Dont Think She 'll Never Look
She is confident in her ability to buy the things she wants and will never depend on someone else for that
In A Man Face Standin Waitin For Him To Take Care Of Her
She is not the type to stand in front of a man expecting him to take care of her, she can take care of herself
She′ll Rather Go To Work And Pay The Bills On Schedule
She prefers to work and be independent, paying her own bills on time
She A Dumb Dime Keeper
She is a smart and valuable woman
Gutta Like Keisha
She is a tough and fearless woman like Keisha, a character in the movie 'Belly'
Work That Meat Up
She knows how to cook and is a good homemaker
She A Good Freaker
She is good in bed and knows how to please her partner
She Stay On Her Shit
She always has things together and is organized
She Got Her Own Shit
She has her own things and doesn't need anyone else's possessions
She Dont Never Trip
She doesn't stress about things and is always calm
All She Want Is That Dick
All she wants is sex
She Bossy Flossy
She is confident and stylish
Keep Them Hoes Off Me
She doesn't want any drama from other women and wants to be left alone
Gutta Lil Slang Mane I Love When She Talkin
She is smart and has a good command of language, which is something the artist admires about her
Hit Me On My Phone She Like To Buy That Dick
She calls him on his phone and wants to have sex with him
Got Her Stunna Shades Lookin Like Something
She has stylish sunglasses that make her look attractive
She A Bad Lil Chick A Fly Lil Chick
She is attractive and stylish
Hair Did Nails Did Independent Wat She Call That
Her hair and nails are always done, and she is proud of her independence
Range Rover All White Like Her Toe Tips
The white Range Rover she drives matches the color of her toenails, which shows she takes care of herself
They Buy The Bar Too
She has enough money to buy drinks for others at the bar
They Superstars Too
She and her friends are respected and admired by others
Take You Broke Tail Home
She doesn't want to associate with men who don't have money, and wants them to leave her alone
She Got A Pretty Smile
She has a beautiful smile
Smell Real Good
She smells nice, which is a sign of good grooming
The Only Time She Need Mane For That Good Jugg
The only time she needs a man in her life is for sexual pleasure
I Mess Wit Supervisors Who Got Credit Like Big Turk
She associates with people who have good credit scores and financial responsibility
So Dusty Feet Please Dont Bother Me
She doesn't want to associate with men who don't have the financial means to support themselves
Thats A Gift From My Independent Chick Yes Sir
The gift he received was from his independent girlfriend, which he admires about her
Cuz She Got Her Own Money
She is independent and has the financial means to take care of herself
Writer(s): Torence Hatch, Jeremy Varnard Allen, Webster Gradney, Mac Knight Claude Iii Vernell
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.