Independent
Lil' Boosie & Webbie Lyrics


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I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean mayne?
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, you a bad broad

If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean?
Baby Phat just relax
Front your own flat screen
Back rub, cook, clean, man don't make her make a scene

When you call her on her cellular
She tell you she don't need not a got damn thang
You a hot damn thang
If you think you finna get her wit a got damn chain
You insane, boy you better get some goddamn change

You a fool, been to school
Even walked across the stage
And she say I love webbie
From his looks to his ways
The stilettos, the J's depend on how the weather look
Flip flop slippers just to show off the pedicure

Flip flop niggaz depend on how the cheddar look
She'll buy her own I don't 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 mayne?
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, you a bad broad

If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down

She a dome dime diva
Gutta like Keisha
Work that meter
'cause she a good freaka
'cause she stay on her shit
She got her own shit
She don't neva trip 'cause all she want is that dick

She bouncy, flossy keep them hoes off me
Gutta lil slang man, I love when she talkin'
A independent chick, do you know what that mean?
She cook, she clean, neva smell like onion rings

22's on her whip
Oh she do it large
When she break a nigga off
Got a nigga spoiled
She a bad lil' chick
A fly lil' chick
Hit me on my phone she like to buy that dick

Got her stunna shades on lookin' like sumthin'
Stallion hair long she a nice sumthin'
Like to go to the mall er'day for an outfit
Hair did, nails did, independent what she call it

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean mayne?
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, you a bad broad

If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down

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
Only time she need a man for that good jug

They buy the bar too, they superstars too
They be like you ain't got no money take yo broke tail home
In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone
They be like 'yeah!' When they song come on

Leave the club kinda early 'cause they gotta go to work
I mess wit supervisors who got credit like Big Turk
So dusty feet, please don't bother me
I got independent dimes on my mind who spoil me

Gucci hat, Gucci fit so sick
That's a gift from my independent chick yes sir!
Tryna get next to her gotta be yaself mayne
'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help mayne

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean mayne?
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, you a bad broad

If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down




If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down

Overall Meaning

The song "Independent" by Lil' Boosie and Webbie is an ode to independent women who take care of themselves and don't rely on men to provide for them. The chorus spells out the word "independent" and asks the listener if they know what it means. The verses describe a woman who has her own house, car, and two jobs, emphasizing her hard work and independent nature. The song also touches on the idea that a woman doesn't need material things like jewelry or gifts to be won over by a man. The lyrics celebrate women who are strong, self-sufficient, and don't need to rely on anyone else.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2008 as part of Lil' Boosie's album "Bad Azz." The song became a hit, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Another fact is that the song features a sample from the classic 1980s song "More Bounce to the Ounce" by Zapp & Roger. Lil' Boosie has described the song as an anthem for independent women, and it has since become a popular song to reference or dedicate to strong women. The song has also been criticized for perpetuating narrow stereotypes of femininity and for its use of derogatory language.


Overall, "Independent" by Lil' Boosie and Webbie is a song about celebrating women who are self-sufficient and independent. The lyrics praise women who work hard, take care of themselves, and don't need a man to provide for them. The song became a hit upon its release in 2008 and has since become an anthem for independent women all over the world.


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Line by Line Meaning

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean mayne?
Do you comprehend what it means to be independent?


I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean?
I'm asking again, do you really know the meaning of being independent?


She got her own house
She has her own place to live.


She got her own car
She owns a car.


Two jobs, work hard, you a bad broad
Having two jobs and working hard makes you admirable.


If you ain't on, sit down
If you're not independent, then stay out of the conversation.


Baby Phat just relax
Take it easy and relax.


Front your own flat screen
Buy your own flat screen TV.


Back rub, cook, clean, man don't make her make a scene
Don't make her angry, she takes care of you by giving massages, cooking and cleaning.


When you call her on her cellular
When you call her cellphone.


She tell you she don't need not a got damn thang
She tells you that she doesn't need anything from you.


You a hot damn thang
You think you're a catch.


If you think you finna get her wit a got damn chain
If you think you can win her over with a chain, you're mistaken.


You insane, boy you better get some goddamn change
You're crazy if you think that's enough, you need to have more money.


You a fool, been to school
You're unwise, she has a college education.


Even walked across the stage
She's graduated with a degree.


And she say I love webbie
She loves Webbie.


From his looks to his ways
She loves everything about him.


The stilettos, the J's depend on how the weather look
She wears stilettos and Jordans depending on the weather.


Flip flop slippers just to show off the pedicure
She wears flip flops to show off her pedicure.


Flip flop niggaz depend on how the cheddar look
People who wear flip flops are judged by their level of wealth.


She'll buy her own I don't think she'll never look
She'll buy her own things, she doesn't need to depend on someone else.


In a man face standin' waitin' for him to take care of her
She won't stand in a man's face waiting for him to take care of her.


She'll rather go to work and pay the bills on schedule
She'd rather work and pay her bills on her own on time.


She a dome dime diva
She's a perfect ten.


Gutta like Keisha
She's tough like a girl named Keisha from the hood.


Work that meter
She's good in bed.


'cause she a good freaka
Because she's great in bed.


'cause she stay on her shit
Because she handles her business and doesn't let anything slip.


She got her own shit
She possesses her own things.


She don't neva trip 'cause all she want is that dick
She doesn't get upset easily because she just wants sex.


She bouncy, flossy keep them hoes off me
She's lively and fashionable and keeps other girls away from him.


Gutta lil slang man, I love when she talkin'
She has a good slang and he likes it when she talks.


A independent chick, do you know what that mean?
She's an independent woman, do you understand the significance?


She cook, she clean, neva smell like onion rings
She can cook and clean without making the house smell like onion rings.


22's on her whip
She has 22-inch wheels on her car.


Oh she do it large
She does things in a big way.


When she break a nigga off
When she gives a man sex.


Got a nigga spoiled
She has guys wrapped around her finger.


She a bad lil' chick
She's a good-looking woman who knows what she wants.


A fly lil' chick
She's an attractive woman.


Hit me on my phone she like to buy that dick
She calls him and asks to pay for sex.


Got her stunna shades on lookin' like sumthin'
She wears impressive sunglasses and looks great.


Stallion hair long she a nice sumthin'
She has long and beautiful hair and is great looking.


Like to go to the mall er'day for an outfit
She likes to go to the mall every day to buy new clothes.


Hair did, nails did, independent what she call it
She's well-groomed and independent.


Range Rover all white, like her toe tips
Her car is all white and her toenails match.


She got a pretty smile, smell real good
She has a beautiful smile and smells great.


Only time she need a man for that good jug
The only time she needs a man is for sex.


They buy the bar too, they superstars too
They buy drinks at the bar and are perceived as superstars.


They be like you ain't got no money take yo broke tail home
They tell broke people to go home if they don't have any money.


In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone
They wear Baby Phat clothes and have matching phone cases.


They be like 'yeah!' When they song come on
They get excited when their song plays.


Leave the club kinda early 'cause they gotta go to work
They leave the club early because they have to go to work in the morning.


I mess wit supervisors who got credit like Big Turk
He admires women who have good credit scores, like Big Turk candy bars.


So dusty feet, please don't bother me
Don't bother him if you have dusty feet.


I got independent dimes on my mind who spoil me
He's thinking about independent women who spoil him.


Gucci hat, Gucci fit so sick
He has a Gucci hat and outfit that looks really impressive.


That's a gift from my independent chick yes sir!
His outfit is a gift from his independent girlfriend.


Tryna get next to her gotta be yaself mayne
If you want to be with her, you have to be yourself.


'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help mayne
She's independent and doesn't need financial help from anyone.




Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY ALLEN, JEREMY VARNARD ALLEN, MAC KNIGHT CLAUDE III VERNELL, MELVIN VERNELL, TORENCE HATCH, WEBSTER GRADNEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@jovalove

As a 33 yr old adult woman, this song has never meant more. NO ONE in the rap industry did a song about women for women with such respect. They absolutely nailed it. Thanks webbie

@westindians882

and this is why the black family is broken.

@macmuller3502

no, never, not a second one....hold on. Sec..Pac...SecPac? Whats this dudes name again?

@sora4440

I can name 5 off the top of my head. You just don't listen to alot of hip hop...

@hutchphilpot6870

Holy sh*t you’re smoked. Bc there’s no way you’re being serious. 🀣

So we are going to pretend 2Pac’s β€œkeep ya head up” doesn’t exist. It’s THEE women’s respect anthem when it comes to rap.

β€œBrenda’s got a baby”. β€œDear Mama”. I’m 32 so I know how you had to hear these growing up.
That’s just 2pac. I’d be here all day listing rap songs that support women in a more positive light. Sh*t I’ve seen everything now.

@carloscorona869

What 2pac has Numerous you know nothing about music this song is a joke

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@katesirneelia2102

This is the anthem for single mama’s. And every woman out there that is trying❀️

@johnshepard8095

Lonely

@PrettyNicky50

Exactly the independent chicsπŸ˜‚

@holly-bg6yf

They used to play this song at the club I worked at. Never saw the video until now and I’m crying 😭 ❀ It’s just so powerful and inspiring 😒

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