Independent
Lil Boosie/Lil' Phat/Webbie Lyrics


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I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?

She got her own house (yeah)
She got her own car (yeah)
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 ya own flat screen
Back rubs cook, clean and don't make her make a scene
When you call her on her cellular
She tell she don't need
Not a goddamn thing, you a hot damn thing
If you think you finna get her wit' a goddamn chain
You insane, boy, you betta get some goddamn change
She a fool, been to school, even walked across the stage
And she say, "I love Webbie from his looks to his ways"
The stilletos, the J's, depend on how the weather look
Flip flops, slippers, just to show off the pedicure
Flip flop niggas 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, mane?
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?

She got her own house (yeah)
She got her own car (yeah)
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, she a good freaker
She stay on her shit, she got her own shit
She don't never trip, all she want is that dick
She bossy, flossy, keep them hoes off me
Gutta, lil' slang, mane, I love when she talkin'
A independent chick, do you know what that mean?
She cook, she clean, never smell like onion rings
22s on her whip, oh, she do it large (do it large)
And she break a nigga off, got a nigga spoil (got a nigga spoil)
She a bad lil' chick, a fly lil' chick
Hit me on my phone, she like to buy that dick
Got her stunna shades, lookin' like something (lookin' like something)
Stallion, hair long, she a nice something (a nice something)
She like to go to the mall every day for a outfit
Hair did, nails did, independent what she call that

I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?

She got her own house (yeah)
She got her own car (yeah)
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 (Boosie Badazz)
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 man for that good jugg
They buy the bar too, they superstars too
They be like, "You ain't got no money? Take your broke tail home"
In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone
They be like, "Yeah" (that's my shit) when they song come on
Leave the club kinda early cause they gotta go to work (bye girl)
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, yessir
Try to get next to her, gotta be yourself, man
'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help man, Boosie

I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?

She got her own house (yeah)
She got her own car (yeah)
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 lyrics to Lil Boosie/Lil' Phat/Webbie's song "Independent" celebrate the qualities of an independent woman who is self-sufficient, hard-working, and confident. The chorus repeats a spelling of the word "independent," emphasizing its significance. The first verse describes a woman who owns her own house and car, works two jobs, and is a "bad broad," indicating that her independence makes her powerful and attractive. The second verse asserts that the woman does not depend on a man for anything, and furthermore, would rather work for her money than wait for a man to take care of her. The third verse lists more attributes of independent women, including their fashion sense and their ability to buy their own drinks and even pay for men's gifts.


Line by Line Meaning

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean mayne?
The singer is asking if the listener understands the meaning of the word independent.


I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean?
Repetition of the above line.


She got her own house
The woman being described owns her own home.


She got her own car
The woman being described owns her own car.


Two jobs, work hard, you a bad broad
The woman works two jobs and is hardworking, which the artist admires.


If you ain't on, sit down
People who are not independent should not be a part of the conversation.


Baby Phat just relax
The singer tells someone called Baby Phat to relax.


Front your own flat screen
The independent woman owns her own flat screen TV.


Back rub, cook, clean, man don't make her make a scene
The woman is able to take care of herself and does not need a man to do things for her, except in the bedroom.


When you call her on her cellular
The artist refers to calling the woman on her cellphone.


She tell you she don't need not a got damn thang
The woman will tell the caller that she does not need anything from him.


You a hot damn thang
The artist is calling the listener attractive.


If you think you finna get her wit a got damn chain
The singer suggests that trying to impress the woman with jewelry won't work.


You insane, boy you better get some goddamn change
The singer says that the listener is crazy and should try to improve his financial situation.


You a fool, been to school
The singer says that the listener is foolish but has been to school.


Even walked across the stage
The listener has graduated from school.


And she say I love webbie
The woman being described loves someone called Webbie.


From his looks to his ways
The woman admires not only Webbie's appearance but also his personality.


The stilettos, the J's depend on how the weather look
The woman's choice of footwear depends on the weather.


Flip flop slippers just to show off the pedicure
The woman wears flip flop slippers to show off her pedicure.


Flip flop niggaz depend on how the cheddar look
The artist criticizes men who are attracted to women based on their appearance and financial status.


She'll buy her own I don't think she'll never look
The independent woman is able to buy her own things and does not need to look for a man to provide for her.


In a man face standin' waitin' for him to take care of her
The woman refuses to stand in front of a man, relying on him to take care of her.


She'll rather go to work and pay the bills on schedule
The independent woman prefers to work and pay her own bills on time.


She a dome dime diva
The woman being described is beautiful and successful.


Gutta like Keisha
The woman is gutsy like a person named Keisha.


Work that meter
The woman is sexually skilled.


'cause she a good freaka
Refers to the woman's sexual abilities.


'cause she stay on her shit
The woman is reliable and always on top of things.


She got her own shit
The woman owns her own things.


She don't neva trip 'cause all she want is that dick
The woman is relaxed and is only interested in sex.


She bouncy, flossy keep them hoes off me
The woman is attractive and keeps other women away from the artist.


Gutta lil slang man, I love when she talkin'
The woman speaks in a unique and attractive way.


A independent chick, do you know what that mean?
The woman is independent and does not rely on anyone else.


She cook, she clean, neva smell like onion rings
The woman is capable of cooking and cleaning and does not smell bad.


22's on her whip
The woman's car has 22 inch rims.


Oh she do it large
The woman is extravagant.


When she break a nigga off
The woman can pay for expensive things for her man.


Got a nigga spoiled
The woman pampers her man.


She a bad lil' chick
The woman is attractive and successful.


A fly lil' chick
The woman is stylish.


Hit me on my phone she like to buy that dick
The woman is willing to pay for sex.


Got her stunna shades on lookin' like sumthin'
The woman is wearing stylish sunglasses.


Stallion hair long she a nice sumthin'
The woman has long, attractive hair.


Like to go to the mall er'day for an outfit
The woman enjoys shopping for new clothes every day.


Hair did, nails did, independent what she call it
The woman takes care of her appearance and is proud of her independence.


They buy the bar too, they superstars too
Refers to the fact that independent women are successful and can afford to pay for others' drinks at a bar.


They be like you ain't got no money take yo broke tail home
The independent woman will not tolerate people who do not have money.


In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone
Refers to the fashion brand Baby Phat and how the independent women who wear it have coordinated outfits and phones.


They be like 'yeah!' When they song come on
The independent women are confident and enthusiastic when they hear their favorite song.


Leave the club kinda early 'cause they gotta go to work
The independent women prioritize their work and responsibilities over partying.


I mess wit supervisors who got credit like Big Turk
The artist associates with people who have financial stability and good credit.


So dusty feet, please don't bother me
The artist does not want to interact with people who do not have money.


I got independent dimes on my mind who spoil me
The singer is thinking of independent women who pamper him.


Gucci hat, Gucci fit so sick
The singer is wearing Gucci clothing and accessories that look really good.


That's a gift from my independent chick yes sir!
The artist received the Gucci items as a gift from his independent girlfriend.


Tryna get next to her gotta be yaself mayne
To get closer to an independent woman, the artist suggests being oneself.


'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help mayne
The independent woman is self-sufficient and does not need financial help from anyone else.




Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Webster Gradney, Torence Hatch, Jeremy Allen, Melvin Vernell

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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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