Clockwork
Juelz Santana Lyrics


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(Yep, yep, yep, yep)
San-tana, AY
(Yep, yep, yep, yep)
Tick, tock
(Yep, yep, yep, yep)
Tick, tock
(Yep, yep, yep, yep)
Get on the grind like clockwork
Move that behind like clockwork
Keep it coming on time like clockwork
Get that clockwork (homie) make that clockwork (shorty)

You hear the sounds of the tick (tick)
You hear the sounds of the tock (tock)
You hear the sounds of the clock (tick)
(And get it right) (tock)
Move to the sound of the tick (tick)
Move to the sound of the tock (tock)
Move to the sound of the clock (tick)
(And get it right) (tock) yep yep

Now lemme see you get that block work rolling
Lemme see you get that clockwork going
Fiends copping by the clockwork flowing
All day and all night
Till them S.W.A.T. cops rolling
Or that clock, stop, going
Tick, tock, tick, tock, ay
Homie, get on the grind like clockwork
Two for five or a dime, that's clockwork
Shorty
You ain't gettin' off the hook that easy
Lemme see that clockwork
She said look that's easy
Move it around, and around, and around, and around like a clock chick
To the sound, of the sound, of the sound of the clock's tick
Tick, tock, tick, tock, ay
Shorty, move that behind like clockwork
And spin around to the sound of how the clock work

[Chorus]
You hear the sounds of the tick (tick)
You hear the sounds of the tock (tock)
You hear the sounds of the clock (tick)
(And get it right) (tock)
Move to the sound of the tick (tick)
Move to the sound of the tock (tock)
Move to the sound of the clock (tick)
(And get it right) (tock) yep yep

Get on the grind like clockwork
Move that behind like clockwork
Keep it coming on time like clockwork
Get that clockwork (homie) make that clockwork (shorty)

The grind on paper chase
The block on day to day
Listen, I'm always ticking
Like the clock on Flava Flav
I could
Give cock, and don't stop giving
So can you
Wink wop, and don't stop whipping
And just
Make that clockwork (tick), get that clockwork (tock)
Shake that clockwork (tick), flip that clockwork (tock), shorty,
Ay, do what you gotta do for that clockwork
Nine to five, side moves for that clockwork
If you a soldier, homie, get you a doja (?) homie
Move the homie, tell him get that clockwork (homie)
Ay, teach him how to mix that pot work
Right to left, all day, he'll get that clockwork
Listen
Tick, tock, tick, tock (homie) AY
That's what I call clockwork for ya
Holla at me, I got work for ya
AY

[Chorus]

[Outro]
I mean nigga
If you gettin' money
That's clockwork
If you hustlin', that's clockwork
Bitch, if you out there sellin' ass, that's clockwork
If you out there pimpin' homie, that's clockwork
Holla at me




AY
DipSet

Overall Meaning

In “Clockwork,” Juelz Santana raps about the hustle and grind of making money as he compares the work ethic to a clock. The “tick, tock” sounds signify the passing of time and the need to keep moving forward. The clockwork represents the consistent and methodical approach to making money. Juelz Santana encourages his listeners to stay focused and to keep pushing forward, even when things get tough.


The lyrics also touch on the darker side of making money, referencing the dangers that come with selling drugs on the street. The constant threat of police and violence is implied in lines like “till them S.W.A.T. cops rollin'” and “If you a soldier, homie, get you a doja (?) homie.” Despite the risks, Juelz Santana urges his listeners to keep working hard and stay dedicated to their hustle, whether it be legitimate or illegal.


Line by Line Meaning

Get on the grind like clockwork
Start working hard and consistently like the movement of a clock


Move that behind like clockwork
Keep your work flowing smoothly like the movement of a clock's mechanism


Keep it coming on time like clockwork
Ensure regularity and punctuality in your work as accurate as the movement of a clock


Get that clockwork (homie) make that clockwork (shorty)
Ensure that your work is as precise and consistent as the movement of a clock


You hear the sounds of the tick (tick)
You can hear the sound of the tick-tocking of a clock


You hear the sounds of the tock (tock)
You can hear the sound of the tock-tocking of a clock


You hear the sounds of the clock (tick)
You can hear the ticking of a clock


(And get it right) (tock)
Ensure that your work is performed accurately and precisely like the functioning of a clock mechanism


Move to the sound of the tick (tick)
Keep up with the pace and rhythm of the ticking of a clock


Move to the sound of the tock (tock)
Move in time with the tock-tocking of a clock


Move to the sound of the clock (tick)
Keep pace with the ticking of a clock as you work


Lemme see you get that clockwork going
Perform your work with the same precision, regularity, and punctuality as that of a clock mechanism


Fiends copping by the clockwork flowing
Drug addicts buying drugs like clockwork due to the regularity and consistency of the drug supply


All day and all night
Drugs are sold continuously, around the clock


Till them S.W.A.T. cops rolling
Drug dealers work until they are forced to stop by the arrival of the police


Or that clock, stop, going
Drug dealers keep working until they are unable to do so, like a clock that finally stops ticking


Homie, get on the grind like clockwork
Start working hard and consistently like the functioning of a clock mechanism, my friend


Two for five or a dime, that's clockwork
The prices of drugs sold on the street stay consistent and regular like the movement of a clock


Shorty, move that behind like clockwork
Perform your work with the same precision, regularity, and punctuality as that of a clock mechanism, baby girl


And spin around to the sound of how the clock work
Work in sync with the rhythm of the ticking and tock-tocking of a clock mechanism, and spin around accordingly


The grind on paper chase
Working hard to make money and achieve a goal


The block on day to day
The daily hustle and bustle of working and living in the city


Listen, I'm always ticking
I'm always working hard and consistently like the movement of a clock


Give cock, and don't stop giving
Perform sexual acts and keep doing so vigorously


Wink wop, and don't stop whipping
Flirt and keep doing so persistently and aggressively


Shake that clockwork (tick), flip that clockwork (tock), shorty
Perform your work rhythmically and precisely like the movement of a clock mechanism, baby girl


If you a soldier, homie, get you a doja (?) homie
If you're a tough guy, get yourself a gun, my friend


Move the homie, tell him get that clockwork (homie)
Encourage your friends to work hard and consistently like the functioning of a clock mechanism


Ay, teach him how to mix that pot work
Show your friends how to cook drugs in the right consistency and regularity


Right to left, all day, he'll get that clockwork
Drugs will be cooked all day, every day, in the right consistency and regularity


If you hustlin', that's clockwork
If you're hustling, you're working hard and consistently like the functioning of a clock mechanism


Bitch, if you out there sellin' ass, that's clockwork
If you're working in the sex industry, you're working hard and consistently like the functioning of a clock mechanism


If you out there pimpin' homie, that's clockwork
If you're a pimp, you're working hard and consistently like the functioning of a clock mechanism, my friend


That's what I call clockwork for ya
That's what I call perfect consistency, regularity, and punctuality in your work, my friend


Holla at me, I got work for ya
Contact me, I have work for you to do, my friend




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES GRAHAM MCEWAN, LARON L. JAMES, TODD SPADAFORE

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@CommonlyKnowledgeable

This song is basically telling us to get on our grind before time is up(hence Juelz saying "tick tock") and time passes QUICK. Bust a move now. Stop waiting around. Nobody's coming to save you. 💯💪🏾

@joshmarino9971

Jesus Christ saves. That’s the truth.

@listenup394

Interesting thought lol

@kyla7144

Can we rewind back to when all hip hop was this good!?

@khaledgee

It still good from underground HipHop

@pastorbluntaround7701

Women eye brows was fuckin awful back then lol

@latoia30

Yes

@NYCJoeBlack

@@pastorbluntaround7701 - Now a lot of women nowadays erased their natural eye brows to crayola a new one!

@chaylintaylor2825

@@NYCJoeBlack naw that’s literally what they did back then a lot of girls made their eyebrows as thin as they could be or shaved them in general and drew that little line no thicker/more natural eyebrows are in and people just fill them in which I honestly feel is better

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@strdddy

So happy that this era was my youth... The music, the style, the vibe, everything...

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