Rock Like That
Juvenile & Bun B Lyrics


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You,T, P, in the buildin'
Sinista on the' track

I'm ridin' dirty, way low to the grass
Whole hood payin' attention to me showin'
I just cooked up and the tube was fulled up
I sold my whole thang 'cause my dude and them pulled up
They talkin' about a nigga like a hurricane forecast
Boy kinda ignorant but he could move the fast
To hell with the talkin', we could go do it
The package right here, let's roll through it

I'm down South bred, that's what my mamma and my daddy say
Acts like New York and smoke the Cali way
Gutter, I hustled the corner, cuts and alleyways
Word mean nothin' to me, I'm goin' that-a-way

I got a dynasty and I ain't throwin' that away
I've been investin' my rhyme up on my strategy
And I don't feel that it's time to put the strap away
It's either that or just I'm full of that Alizae

We rock like that 'cause we rock like that
These you, T, P, we rock like that
We rock like that 'cause we rock like that
These Magnolia, we rock like that

You can get it quick to your head, homeboy
I don't think you wanna fuck with me
You can get it quick to your head, lil' mama
I don't think you wanna fuck with me

I don't cut no corners to jip for no figures
I ain't kissin' no ass to live with no nigga
I don't need this rap, bitch I'm in these streets
When Cash Money didn't pay me, I still got sleep

Get capped, you're on the phone, tell her I need the teeth
To set the nigga up to get his Jesus piece
She used to run it with Nate Dean, now she's a beast
Got her daughter sellin' for a 'G' at least

I move a lil' work, ain't nothin' to brag on
Somethin' to keep me nice and my homie to tag on
Twenty-four inch shoes on the rag on
I got poppin' in my hood and I'm that strong

Fiends keep smokin', please don't quit
You want another ?, Fiend on this
But watch it, the gun is under the shirt now
Me lead love and me will keep sendin' the work down

We rock like that 'cause we rock like that
These you, T, P niggaz we rock like that
We rock like that 'cause we rock like that
These Magnolia, we rock like that

You can get it quick to your head, homeboy
I don't think you wanna fuck with me
You can get it quick to your head, lil' mama
I don't think you wanna fuck with me

Keep it trill, keep it gangsta, pimpin' keep it hundred
Before a nigga be done got killed
And I'm the one who done it
I'm in H-Town baby, the home of the hoe sale
Where niggaz don't just give you a brick
They give you the whole deal

Drug deals goin' down at ten dollar motels
Keep it on the down-low
'Cause somebody might go tell
Like it, get you what you need, just have yo' mail
And send your people 'round here
So I can get some more sale

Know that I got more yayo that most niggaz goin'
I'm gettin' it from the same bringin' all the in
I'm 'bout to get it dropped off, I'ma let you know when
(Shit, I'm tryin' to spend like fifty wit ya, dog)
Shit, fo' sho' then

Bring your money with you, counted and wrapped up
And move like you 'sposed to be movin' because we strapped up
Don't get yourself clapped up for no reason
'Cause we won't hesitate
When it come down to the squeezin'

We rock like that 'cause we rock like that
These Third Coast, we rock like that
'Cause we rock like that 'cause we rock like that
These rap, a, lot, we rock like that

You can get it quick to your head, homeboy
I don't think you wanna fuck with me




You can get it quick to your head, lil' mama
I don't think you wanna fuck with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Juvenile's song "Rock Like That" are rife with imagery related to street life, drug-dealing, and survival. The singer talks about being "down South bred" and "riding dirty" – that is, driving a car with illegal substances in it – as well as "hustling the corner" and "cutting alleyways" in order to move drugs. He also discusses the need to keep a gun under his shirt and to "move a lil' work" in order to stay afloat in a world where trust is rare and violence is always lurking.


Despite the danger inherent in the singer's lifestyle, he's also fiercely proud of his pedigree and his ability to get things done. He refers to his "dynasty" and his "investing my rhyme up on my strategy," indicating that he has a long-term plan and is not content to simply survive day by day. The singer also boasts about his ability to "rock like that," both with his crew (You, T, P) and with others from his neighborhood (Magnolia).


Together, the lyrics to "Rock Like That" paint a vivid picture of the rough-and-tumble world of the streets, where a person must be constantly on guard and always thinking ahead in order to survive. They also showcase Juvenile's ability to capture the essence of a particular place and time in his music, making him a vital voice in the world of hip-hop.


Line by Line Meaning

You, T, P, in the buildin'
You, T, P, a rap group, are present in this environment


Sinista on the' track
Sinista, a music producer, is responsible for creating the instrumental track for this song


I'm ridin' dirty, way low to the grass
I am driving a vehicle that has illicit substances inside, and I am keeping a low profile to avoid attention from law enforcement


Whole hood payin' attention to me showin'
The people in my neighborhood are watching me and acknowledging my presence


I just cooked up and the tube was fulled up
I have recently prepared drugs and the packaging material is now completely filled


I sold my whole thang 'cause my dude and them pulled up
I have sold all of my drugs because my associates have arrived


They talkin' about a nigga like a hurricane forecast
People are discussing me and my actions in a manner similar to predicting an incoming hurricane


Boy kinda ignorant but he could move the fast
Although I may not be knowledgeable, I possess the ability to move quickly and efficiently


To hell with the talkin', we could go do it
I am tired of listening to people talk, let's take action


The package right here, let's roll through it
The drugs we are seeking are now in our possession, let's proceed


I'm down South bred, that's what my mamma and my daddy say
I originate from the southern part of the United States, as stated by my parents


Acts like New York and smoke the Cali way
I display behavior similar to those from New York and smoke marijuana in the manner of those from California


Gutter, I hustled the corner, cuts and alleyways
I grew up in a disadvantaged environment and made a living by selling drugs in various locations


Word mean nothin' to me, I'm goin' that-a-way
I am not concerned with the opinions of others, I will continue moving forward in my chosen path


I got a dynasty and I ain't throwin' that away
I have built a successful drug empire and will not risk losing it


I've been investin' my rhyme up on my strategy
I have been investing my time and effort into perfecting my musical abilities and my drug-selling methods


And I don't feel that it's time to put the strap away
I do not believe it is yet safe to put away my gun


It's either that or just I'm full of that Alizae
The reason I do not want to put away my gun may be because I have been drinking a lot of Alizae, an alcoholic beverage


We rock like that 'cause we rock like that
We live our lives in a certain way and that will not change


These you, T, P, we rock like that
We, the rap group You, T, P, have a consistent way of living


These Magnolia, we rock like that
We, the people from the Magnolia neighborhood, have a certain way of living


You can get it quick to your head, homeboy
You may quickly face the consequences of your actions


I don't think you wanna fuck with me
I do not believe you want to engage in conflict with me


I don't cut no corners to jip for no figures
I do not take shortcuts or cheat in order to make money


I ain't kissin' no ass to live with no nigga
I will not lower myself or act subservient in order to remain in a relationship with a man


I don't need this rap, bitch I'm in these streets
I am successful in my drug-selling endeavors and do not depend on my music career


When Cash Money didn't pay me, I still got sleep
When I did not receive payment from a music label, it did not prevent me from sleeping


Get capped, you're on the phone, tell her I need the teeth
If you are killed while on the phone, inform the person on the other end to retrieve my stolen property


To set the nigga up to get his Jesus piece
I will arrange a plan to steal a valuable piece of jewelry, referred to as a 'Jesus piece', from someone


She used to run it with Nate Dean, now she's a beast
She used to associate with someone named Nate Dean, but now she is a formidable person in her own right


Got her daughter sellin' for a 'G' at least
She has involved her daughter in drug-selling activities for at least one thousand dollars


I move a lil' work, ain't nothin' to brag on
I sell a small amount of drugs, it is not something to boast about


Somethin' to keep me nice and my homie to tag on
Selling drugs generates income for myself and my friend to enjoy


Twenty-four inch shoes on the rag on
I am wearing shoes with a diameter of 24 inches that are designed in a particular way


I got poppin' in my hood and I'm that strong
I hold power and influence in my neighborhood


Fiends keep smokin', please don't quit
The people who buy my drugs continue to consume them


You want another ?, Fiend on this
If you want to purchase more drugs, contact someone who is addicted to them


But watch it, the gun is under the shirt now
Be careful, I am now armed and concealing a gun under my shirt


Me lead love and me will keep sendin' the work down
I will continue to be a leader and distribute drugs to others


Keep it trill, keep it gangsta, pimpin' keep it hundred
Maintain authenticity, embody a tough persona, and be honest


Before a nigga be done got killed
Before someone is killed


And I'm the one who done it
I am the one responsible for the killing


I'm in H-Town baby, the home of the hoe sale
I am in Houston, Texas, where the sale of women for prostitution is prevalent


Where niggaz don't just give you a brick
In this area, people do not simply sell a small amount of drugs


They give you the whole deal
They offer you a large amount of drugs for sale


Drug deals goin' down at ten dollar motels
Illegal drug transactions are taking place in cheap motels


Keep it on the down-low
Keep this information a secret


'Cause somebody might go tell
Because someone might inform the authorities


Like it, get you what you need, just have yo' mail
If you want drugs, I can provide them, just have the money prepared


And send your people 'round here
And instruct your associates to come to this location


So I can get some more sale
So that I can sell more drugs


Know that I got more yayo that most niggaz goin'
Be aware that I have access to and possess more cocaine than most people


I'm gettin' it from the same bringin' all the in
I am obtaining the drugs from the same person who supplies many others


I'm 'bout to get it dropped off, I'ma let you know when
I am anticipating the delivery of drugs and will inform you when it arrives


(Shit, I'm tryin' to spend like fifty wit ya, dog)
(I am planning to purchase fifty dollars worth of drugs from you)


Shit, fo' sho' then
(Response confirming the agreement to sell drugs)


Bring your money with you, counted and wrapped up
Bring the exact amount of money for the drugs, counted and prepared for exchange


And move like you 'sposed to be movin' because we strapped up
Proceed with caution and act normal, but be aware that we are armed


Don't get yourself clapped up for no reason
Do not provoke violence or engage in risky behavior


'Cause we won't hesitate
Because we are prepared to take action


When it come down to the squeezin'
If the situation calls for it, we will use our guns


These Third Coast, we rock like that
We, the people from the Gulf Coast region of the United States, have a particular style of living and behaving


'Cause we rock like that 'cause we rock like that
We continue to live our lives in a consistent manner


These rap, a, lot, we rock like that
We, the group known as Rap-A-Lot Records, embody a particular way of living and behaving


You can get it quick to your head, homeboy
You may quickly face the consequences of your actions


I don't think you wanna fuck with me
I do not believe you want to engage in conflict with me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD JAMES FREEMAN, TERRENCE ANTHONY FREEMAN, TERIUS GRAY

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