Body Rock
Killer Mike feat. Purple Ribbon All-Stars Lyrics
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body rock body rock i make ya body rock in da street hit da stage and every body rock
a body rock body rock i make ya body rock dem o boys hit da stage and every body rock.[2x]
look who in the arena fillin up the stands and once i hit the stage i bett dey all gon dance
do the body rock throw up all they hands hollarin out
i be body rockin baby ballin out of control poppin all dat ex blowin on dat purple slow dragon on that lean sippin purple got a group of hoes n they all dressed in purple so dance for me vip please lady and if you twirkin hard you might just get all of m
y makings and if you twirkin harder girl you might just get my baby im a west side thug and this is how we do it
[Chorus:]
body rock body rock i make ya body rock in da street hit da stage and every body rock
a body rock body rock i make ya body rock dem o boys hit da stage and every body rock.[2x]
Every nigga kno me west side og son of tha dope lady what's up ya mama niece said say it loud n proud I was raised by a crook 16 in tha kitchen mama taught me how to cook hell yea I aint talking bout fat backs and collard greens mama taught me how to coo
k crack and fat colla greens i count a lot of greens cut rocks welt stones but now i flip ya monkey niggas on pee cones walkin through the concrete jungling and my nuts swing owww nigga touch my chain and killa like gucci man done with air force ones thi
s shit gutti man
The chorus of "Body Rock" by Killer Mike feat. Purple Ribbon All-Stars is an invitation to dance to the beat of the rapper's music. The lyrics tell the listener that with his beats, he can make their bodies move and dance whether they are on the street or on stage. The use of repetition in the chorus and its catchy melody make the song memorable and easy to follow. The first verse reveals that Killer Mike is a rapper from the West side, and the son of a drug dealer. He is proud of his heritage and reminisces about his upbringing, which was not glamorous, but rather taught him how to make something out of nothing through hustling. The use of vivid imagery in the verse, including Mama teaching him how to cook collard greens with crack, shows how Killer Mike made his living through illegal means. The chorus once again invites the audience to dance along to the music.
The second verse of the song is a continuation of the rapper's story, describing him as a hustler who counts a lot of cash and has flipped a lot of people. He is confident in himself and his abilities, and if a group of attractive women dance for him, they might just get his "makings," or his baby. The use of slang in the verse, such as "pee cones" and "gutti man," adds to the authenticity and street credibility of the rapper. The chorus is repeated once again, with the emphasis on dem o boys hitting the stage and making everyone dance. Overall, the song is a celebration of music and dancing that pairs Killer Mike's rap skills with catchy beats.
Line by Line Meaning
body rock body rock i make ya body rock in da street hit da stage and every body rock
I am a performer who can make the audience move their bodies while I perform on the streets or on stage.
a body rock body rock i make ya body rock dem o boys hit da stage and every body rock.[2x]
I can make anyone move their body, even the other performers on stage. They can't resist dancing along.
look who in the arena fillin up the stands and once i hit the stage i bett dey all gon dance
When I enter the arena, the audience fills up the stands. Once I start performing, I know they will all dance along with me.
do the body rock throw up all they hands hollarin out
I encourage the audience to dance and throw their hands in the air as they enjoy the music.
i be body rockin baby ballin out of control poppin all dat ex blowin on dat purple slow dragon on that lean sippin purple got a group of hoes n they all dressed in purple so dance for me vip please lady
I get high on drugs like Ex, purple drank, and lean while being surrounded by groupies dressed in purple. I have a VIP area where I demand my female fans to dance for me.
and if you twirkin hard you might just get all of my makings and if you twirkin harder girl you might just get my baby im a west side thug and this is how we do it
If a female fan dances really hard, I might reward her with money or even a chance to have a baby with me. I see myself as a thug from the west side and this is just how we behave.
Every nigga kno me west side og son of tha dope lady what's up ya mama niece said say it loud n proud I was raised by a crook 16 in tha kitchen mama taught me how to cook hell yea I aint talking bout fat backs and collard greens mama taught me how to cook crack and fat colla greens i count a lot of greens cut rocks welt stones but now i flip ya monkey niggas on pee cones walkin through the concrete jungling and my nuts swing owww nigga touch my chain and killa like gucci man done with air force ones this shit gutti man
I am a well-known gangster from the west side, the son of a drug dealer. I grew up learning how to cook crack, not just regular food. I have made a lot of money by selling drugs and now I can even outsmart my competitors. My gangster behavior and jewelry make me deadly like the rapper Gucci Mane. All in all, my life is rough around the edges, but I am a survivor of the harsh realities of the streets.
Contributed by Ethan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.