Southside
Lil' Keke Lyrics


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Real motherfuckin' H-Town shit
(Sippin' on a four)
I'm from the Southside, you know how we ride
(Sip, sippin' on a four and I'm ja-, ja-, ja-)
(What Juicy say? He be like, "Shut the fuck up")

Ayy, what's up bitch? It's Megan, and I'm from South Park
And if it's 'bout some motherfuckin' money we could talk
Ayy, a lot of bitches hate me, and these niggas too
But when you gettin' money, that's what haters 'posed to do, ayy
Bitch, I'm out here shinin'
I'm really Houston's finest
I don't know if he lookin' at the titties or these diamonds (yeah, ah)
These hoes can't stand me (ah)
Niggas want my panties
And I threw the "H" up when I brought home all them Grammys (yeah, yeah, yeah, ah)
Hunnid K on my watch, yeah
Thick, brown skin with the long hair
Diamonds all on my G-string, but I'm still eatin' at TP's
Used meet my tricks at Pappadeaux, hit the bar with all my hoes (all my hoes)
Take me to the gallery and tell that nigga to "Buy me those", ah

Ooh-wee
Drip creator, the inventor of the flavor
The "P" stand for "Pimpin'," it don't stand for "Pushin' paper"
The pain is now or later, but the car Mercedes Benz
Now a days at Splashtown there's Maybachs on G10s
Fifteens and onion rings
Cars laced like shoestrings
It's a dream to drop the top and come down Luther King
We the reason why y'all diamond grills and ice chain medallions
This the city with no doctor needed, you might make a stallion
New Ferrari, it's Italian
And a rapper paid for it
Coming down to H-Town, trickin' off when he was bored
It's ain't shit I can't afford
No deal, Rolls Royce
Quarter million diamond in my face, tears of joy

Lookin' like a legend when I slide up gently
They askin' for the king, nigga, tell 'em Blunt sent me
They waitin' on the 'Lac and not the one that's black
I'm in the '76 Hog crawlin' like a razorback
I caught your bitch lookin' (lookin'), the wet paint gushin'
Shot the deuce and kept pushin' on the double stitched cushion (yeah)
Special and spectacular
Slab ridin' ambassador
The Cutlass out here runnin' like a Hellcat Challenger
Martin Luther master
Cullen Street captain
Top peeled back, all white, like a napkin (yeah)
Runnin' like a stallion
Southside of town, call me Don Key the great (yeah)
Yeah, Mr. Cut Down

Die with me, ho, and I'm patrollin' on the blacktop (yeah)
Hands in and out my fuckin' pockets, pullin' racks out
Grabbin' on the wheel, lookin' backwards when I back out
Clique city, niggas get they bread and droppin' 'Lac tops
Exotic in the air, drinking clean, I'm in the turning lane
Glass house sittin' up under the frame, that nigga murder gang
Tearin' up the runway, serious when them Forgis slide
Trunk closed, bangin' nigga, it's soundin' like it's war outside
When it's money, we gon' wake up and go run it down
In the trenches lurkin' for that sack, I'ma go hunt it down
They ask me why I do it? Ho, I do it for the H
T-E-X-A-S, this for the state, nigga, Crock Bull

H-Town, Splashtown
The most copied and underappreciated city in the game, man
You know it take ten female artist to make a Megan Thee Stallion
And it's a nigga wanna be Sauce Walker in every record label in America
Every rapper puttin' "drip" and "splash" in they song
Y'all know where y'all get that drip from?
But we been draped and dripped out since three in the morning
Lil Keke, you know what I'm sayin'? You spill me?
Keep our name out y'all mouth like Puffy said, you spill me?
Yeah, everybody wanna have double cups
Everybody wanna have a big booty cutie on duty, double-cup polluted
Stupid? You spill me?
We the ones got y'all on that anime
Y'all wasn't talkin' 'bout no Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, none of that
Tsuyu Asui
Yeah, we got y'all talkin' 'bout some business this, business that
Know what I'm sayin'? This new Houston
But we gon' keep drippin' on, and keep pimpin' on, y'all gon' keep sippin' on
Yeah, this the city of the hot girls and the cold players




You spill me, P? (Ha)
Yeah, we cold-hearted out here, P, and the baby girl hot-headed, ooh-wee

Overall Meaning

The song "Southside" by Lil' Keke is a tribute to Houston, Texas, particularly its Southside neighborhoods. The lyrics express pride in the city and its culture as well as a sense of defiance towards those who may doubt or disrespect it. Megan Thee Stallion makes a guest appearance on the track, adding her own touch of confidence and success as a female artist from Houston. The lyrics make references to the city's landmarks, such as the Gallery shopping center, popular restaurants like Pappadeaux, and amusement parks like Splashtown.


The opening lines of the song "Real motherfuckin' H-Town shit" set the tone for the overall message of the track. The use of profanity and overt expression of pride in the city of Houston is a hallmark of the city's rap scene, which has produced many notable artists over the years. The reference to sipping on a "four," or a four-ounce cup of cough syrup mixed with soda or fruit juice, is a nod to Houston's unique drug culture. Up-and-coming artist Megan Thee Stallion adds her own verse, celebrating her success as a rapper from the South Park neighborhood of Houston. She boasts about her accomplishments, including winning multiple Grammy awards and owning expensive jewelry, while also referencing some of the struggles that come with fame, such as dealing with haters and unwanted attention.


The overall themes of "Southside" are Houston pride, self-confidence, and defiance. The song is a powerful statement of the city's unique culture and its importance to the artists who call it home. The use of profanity, references to drug culture, and explicit lyrics are all hallmarks of Houston's rap scene and are meant to convey a raw, unfiltered sense of authenticity.


Line by Line Meaning

Real motherfuckin' H-Town shit
This is genuine and authentic Houston, Texas music


(Sippin' on a four)
Drinking a four-ounce serving of a beverage, likely a cough syrup-based drink called 'lean'


I'm from the Southside, you know how we ride
I am from the southern part of Houston, and we have a unique and distinct way of living


(Sip, sippin' on a four and I'm ja-, ja-, ja-)
(Sipping on a four-ounce drink and I'm feeling relaxed and in a euphoric state)


(What Juicy say? He be like, "Shut the fuck up")
(Referencing the rapper Juicy J, who often uses the phrase 'shut the fuck up' as a dismissive response)


Ayy, what's up bitch? It's Megan, and I'm from South Park
Hey, how are you? It's Megan, and I represent the South Park neighborhood of Houston


And if it's 'bout some motherfuckin' money we could talk
If the conversation revolves around making money, then we can have a discussion


Ayy, a lot of bitches hate me, and these niggas too
Hey, there are many women and men who dislike me


But when you gettin' money, that's what haters 'posed to do, ayy
But when you're making money, that's what haters are expected to do - hate


Bitch, I'm out here shinin'
I am confidently and successfully standing out


I'm really Houston's finest
I am truly the best that Houston has to offer


I don't know if he lookin' at the titties or these diamonds (yeah, ah)
I don't know if he's staring at my breasts or my expensive jewelry


These hoes can't stand me (ah)
These women cannot tolerate or handle me


Niggas want my panties
Men desire and try to acquire my underwear


And I threw the "H" up when I brought home all them Grammys (yeah, yeah, yeah, ah)
And I proudly represented Houston by making the 'H' hand sign when I won all those Grammy awards


Hunnid K on my watch, yeah
I have a watch worth $100,000


Thick, brown skin with the long hair
I have a curvaceous body and long hair with a dark complexion


Diamonds all on my G-string, but I'm still eatin' at TP's
I have diamonds on my underwear, but I still enjoy eating at a restaurant called TP's


Used meet my tricks at Pappadeaux, hit the bar with all my hoes (all my hoes)
I used to meet my casual sexual partners at a seafood restaurant called Pappadeaux and then go to the bar with all my female friends


Take me to the gallery and tell that nigga to "Buy me those", ah
Take me to the shopping mall and instruct that man to purchase those items for me


Ooh-wee
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm


Drip creator, the inventor of the flavor
I am the originator and innovator of the fashionable and stylish aesthetic


The "P" stand for "Pimpin'," it don't stand for "Pushin' paper"
The letter 'P' in my name represents the lifestyle of being a pimp, not doing mundane paperwork


The pain is now or later, but the car Mercedes Benz
The hardships and struggles can be faced either now or later, but I drive a Mercedes Benz car


Nowadays at Splashtown there's Maybachs on G10s
In the present day at Splashtown, there are Maybach luxury cars equipped with 26-inch wheels


Fifteens and onion rings
I have 15-inch subwoofers in my car and flashy, expensive rings


Cars laced like shoestrings
The cars are adorned with elaborate and intricate modifications, similar to shoelaces


It's a dream to drop the top and come down Luther King
It's a satisfying and fulfilling experience to lower the roof of the car and cruise down Martin Luther King Boulevard


We the reason why y'all diamond grills and ice chain medallions
We are the cause for the popularity of diamond-encrusted dental grills and necklaces with precious stone pendants


This the city with no doctor needed, you might make a stallion
This city doesn't require a doctor's assistance; you might become an attractive and sexually desirable woman


New Ferrari, it's Italian
I have a newly purchased Italian-made Ferrari car


And a rapper paid for it
And a fellow rapper financed and paid for it


Coming down to H-Town, trickin' off when he was bored
He traveled to Houston to excessively spend money and entertain himself when he had nothing else to do


This ain't shit I can't afford
There's nothing that I cannot afford to buy


No deal, Rolls Royce
I don't need a record deal, I drive a Rolls Royce car


Quarter million diamond in my face, tears of joy
I have a diamond worth 250,000 dollars in my dental grill, and it brings tears of joy to my eyes


Lookin' like a legend when I slide up gently
I appear iconic and legendary when I smoothly approach a location


They askin' for the king, nigga, tell 'em Blunt sent me
People are inquiring about the king (referring to Lil Keke), so inform them that I (Blunt) am the one who sent them


They waitin' on the 'Lac and not the one that's black
They are eagerly anticipating the arrival of a Cadillac car, not the African-American person


I'm in the '76 Hog crawlin' like a razorback
I am driving a 1976 Cadillac vehicle at a slow and steady speed, resembling the movement of a wild razorback hog


I caught your bitch lookin' (lookin'), the wet paint gushin'
I noticed your female companion staring, while I have fresh, glossy paint on my car


Shot the deuce and kept pushin' on the double stitched cushion (yeah)
I flashed a peace sign (deuce) and continued driving on luxurious leather seats


Special and spectacular
I am unique and remarkable


Slab ridin' ambassador
I am a representative and advocate for the culture of driving customized cars


The Cutlass out here runnin' like a Hellcat Challenger
The Oldsmobile Cutlass car I'm driving is performing as incredibly as a Dodge Challenger Hellcat


Martin Luther master
I am skilled and proficient like Martin Luther King Jr. was in his leadership


Cullen Street captain
I am a respected figure and leader in the Cullen Street area


Top peeled back, all white, like a napkin (yeah)
The convertible roof of the car is down, and it's completely white, similar to a napkin


Runnin' like a stallion
Moving swiftly and energetically, similar to a horse known as a stallion


Southside of town, call me Don Key the great (yeah)
I am from the southern region of the city and people refer to me as Don Key the great


Yeah, Mr. Cut Down
Yes, call me Mr. Cut Down


Die with me, ho, and I'm patrollin' on the blacktop (yeah)
Stay by my side, woman, and I'll be cruising on the asphalt pavement, being watchful


Hands in and out my fuckin' pockets, pullin' racks out
People are trying to get money out of my pockets, and I'm pulling out stacks of cash


Grabbin' on the wheel, lookin' backwards when I back out
I firmly grip the steering wheel and glance behind me when I reverse the car


Clique city, niggas get they bread and droppin' 'Lac tops
In our group, individuals obtain wealth and often lower the roofs of their Cadillac cars


Exotic in the air, drinking clean, I'm in the turning lane
There's a pleasant scent in the atmosphere, and I'm consuming a pure drink while driving in the lane where vehicles turn


Glass house sittin' up under the frame, that nigga murder gang
I am sitting inside a transparent car, and the structure of the vehicle is eye-catching. I belong to a gang known for causing havoc


Tearin' up the runway, serious when them Forgis slide
Destroying and dominating the streets; it's a serious matter when cars equipped with 26-inch wheels slide gracefully


Trunk closed, bangin' nigga, it's soundin' like it's war outside
The trunk of the car is closed, but the sound system is loud and intense, resembling a war zone


When it's money, we gon' wake up and go run it down
When there's an opportunity to make money, we will wake up and aggressively pursue it


In the trenches lurkin' for that sack, I'ma go hunt it down
I am actively searching in dangerous territories for a bag of money, and I will successfully acquire it


They ask me why I do it? Ho, I do it for the H
People inquire why I engage in certain activities, well, it's because I do it for Houston


T-E-X-A-S, this for the state, nigga, Crock Bull
This is for the whole state of Texas, shoutout to my gang, Crock Bull


H-Town, Splashtown
Houston, Texas - the home of Splashtown, a popular water park


The most copied and underappreciated city in the game, man
Houston is the city that is often imitated but not given enough recognition in the music industry


You know it take ten female artist to make a Megan Thee Stallion
You should know that it requires ten talented female artists to match the level of success achieved by Megan Thee Stallion


And it's a nigga wanna be Sauce Walker in every record label in America
In every record label in America, there's a guy who wishes he could be like Sauce Walker


Every rapper puttin' "drip" and "splash" in they song
Every rapper is incorporating the words 'drip' and 'splash' into their songs


Y'all know where y'all get that drip from?
Do you all know where you obtained that fashionable and stylish swag from?


But we been draped and dripped out since three in the morning
We have been stylish and fashionable since early in the morning


Lil Keke, you know what I'm sayin'? You spill me?
Lil Keke, you understand what I'm saying? Do you agree with me?


Keep our name out y'all mouth like Puffy said, you spill me?
Don't mention our name negatively, just like Puff Daddy instructed, do you understand?


Yeah, everybody wanna have double cups
Yes, everyone wants to have two cups, typically used for consuming 'lean'


Everybody wanna have a big booty cutie on duty, double-cup polluted
Everyone wants to have an attractive woman with a large buttocks by their side, and they want to be intoxicated by consuming beverages from two cups


Stupid? You spill me?
Is that nonsensical? Do you understand what I'm saying?


We the ones got y'all on that anime
We are the ones who introduced you to the world of anime


Y'all wasn't talkin' 'bout no Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, none of that
Before us, you were not discussing Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, or any other anime


Tsuyu Asui
Referencing a character named Tsuyu Asui from the anime series My Hero Academia


Yeah, we got y'all talkin' 'bout some business this, business that
Yes, we made you start discussing business-related topics and using terms like 'business this' and 'business that'


Know what I'm sayin'? This new Houston
You understand what I'm saying? This is the modern Houston


But we gon' keep drippin' on, and keep pimpin' on, y'all gon' keep sippin' on
But we will continue to showcase our stylish fashion and promote our lifestyle, while you all will continue to consume your drinks


Yeah, this the city of the hot girls and the cold players
Yes, this is the city where attractive and confident women thrive, and where skilled and experienced men dominate


You spill me, P? (Ha)
Do you understand where I'm coming from, P? (Ha)


Yeah, we cold-hearted out here, P, and the baby girl hot-headed, ooh-wee
Yes, we have tough and unemotional attitudes in this city, P, and the young woman is highly temperamental, ooh-wee




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Albert Walker Mondane, Christopher Howard Jasper, Ernest Isley, Jordan Houston, Leroy Williams, Marcus Edwards, Marvin Isley, Megan J. Pete, Michael Colton Dixon, Milton J. Powell, O'Kelly Jr. Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Bernard Isley

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