Growing up, Boosie was hardened by the many difficult experiences he was put through. His neighborhood, notorious for drugs and violence, was a place feared by the general population. To outsiders, it was a jungle, to residents, it was life. Boosie got very involved in basketball to stay off the streets, and was actually expected to move on to college level basketball.
At 14 years old, Boosie moved in to live with his grandmother after his father was murdered over drugs. Growing up with no father figure and without a strong guiding hand, Boosie turned to drugs and crime. After being expelled from school, Boosie picked up freestyling and began to get serious about his music. Living in the 225, Boosie had no contacts, no real means of exposure. Lil Boosie teamed up with Baton Rouge rapper C-Loc in the late 1990s and made his debut on C-Loc's 5th album, "It's a Gamble", which also featured Three Six Mafia, South Park Mexican, and the rest of the Concentration Camp. This album was a saving grace for C-Loc, as he was slowly losing popularity. Releasing this album put him back in the spotlight, as he had a new young tallented rapper at his side. Baton Rouge couldn't get enough. Shortly afterwards, Boosie released his debut CD, "Youngest of the Camp", which sold over 10,000 units and featured fellow up and coming Baton Rouge rapper Max Minelli, which was exactly what boosie needed to jump start his career. The album spread like wildfire, every hood in Baton Rouge had flyers up for it, everybody was playing it.
After the incarceration, Boosie once again turned back to the streets. Ultimately, his behavior led to him also being incarcerated. At this point, Boosie felt as though he was a failure. However, fate lent Boosie a hand, and Boosie had an opportunity to join an up and coming record label called Trill Entertainment aka Trill Ent which was backed by Pimp-C of UGK. Trill signed Boosie and assisted him in bring his legal issues to an end. Soon after, Boosie and Trill independently released the CD "For my Thugs" under TrillEnt. This release went on to sell over 15,000 copies. Later in the summer of 2003, Boosie co-starred with one of his label-mates, Webbie, on the album "Ghetto Stories" which also went on to sell well over 15,000 copies.
Again paired up with Webbie, Lil Boosie's 2004 release, "Gangsta Musik" is what really gained him popularity. This CD featured the ever popular songs "Swerve" (which later made an appearance in the movie "Hustle and Flow"), "Give Me That", and "Bad Bitch". This was Boosie's first really popular album, actually penetrating the borders of Louisiana and reaching far beyond.
Boosie's talent was now undeniable, and he caught the eye of some Universal Records representatives. In late January of 2005, Boosie signed a deal with Universal, and released the CD "Boosie Bad Azz". This album, backed and promoted by Universal Records, was his strongest yet. Boosie continues to gain popularity at an astonishing rate, and is no stranger to trouble with the law. Already incarcerated for probation violation on drug and gun charges, the Trill Entertainment rapper and two associates (one of them only 17 years old) were indicted on first-degree murder charges by a grand jury on Thursday, June 17, 2010. The men are accused of being involved in the shooting of 35-year-old Terry Boyd in his own house in October. District attorney Hiler Moore stated that the killing seemed to be "over turf" and that if Lil Boosie is convicted the death penalty is not out of the question. The same day, Hatch was also indicted on multiple drug and conspiracy charges for smuggling large amounts of codeine, ecstasy and marijuana into prison with intent to distribute. His girlfriend, a prison guard and a fellow inmate were also charged as co-conspirators. In addition to these charges, prosecutors believe the 27-year-old rapper may have been involved in at least five other slayings.
Swerve
Lil Boosie Lyrics
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swerve left
swerve right
swerve left
swerve right
swerve left
swerve right
swerve on 'em
for ya daddy in tha pen (yeah)
swerve on 'em
actin bad off that gin (what)
swerve on 'em
hit his block and act again fuckin nigga swerve on 'em
verse 1
you might catch me on tha interstate (I10)
actin bad, ho's hollin there he go
who? Boosie bad ass
and these fools know i keep that thang
that go that yard spinnin' hard from lane to lane
don't play no games
cuz i make you out a demonstration
why you swervin cuz they hatin, why they hatin cuz you makin
this cash dog, this hash dog who you thought it would be,
if you aint buckin to the ceilin ya aint rollin wit me
i got this swervin shit from back in the days (back in the days)
when niggas on them b's and b's made you get out they way (hey)
people hollin why you act like this?
is it them pills? hell no its that savage shit, that i done lived
keep it real you be swervin too
if you just spinnin
bout a thousand ho's done heard of you, that dirty do
anything to atract them ho's
hang out the window with they shirt off throwin up them fo's
this how it go, you by the club swerve, you wit ya girl swerve
a nigga move swerve, all my thugs swerve
chorus
you aint neva had shit (uh uh) swerve on em
for ya daddy the pen (uh huh) swerve on em
actin bad off that gin (yeah) swerve on em
hit his block and act again fuckin nigga swerve on em
you aint neva had shit (uh uh) swerve on em
for ya daddy the pen (uh huh) swerve on em
actin bad off that gin (yeah) swerve on em
hit his block and act again fuckin nigga swerve on em
verse 2
im doin fifty five in the burb and straight swerve
wit a high yella fine virgin and we swerve
hollin im a fool boy ya heard me straight swerve
a nigga behind me in the excursion and he swerve
hit tha parkin lot by the club, just swerve
headlights shinin on my dubs while im swervin
i keep a ole pistol on my lap while im swervin
just in case i have ta peel a cap while im swervin
i play tha six by nines wit tha slap while im swervin
i gotta have tha killa and the yak while im swervin
a fo or five hundred dolla stack big swerve
smokin on some doja early monday and i been swervin since thursday
red bones in tha back got me swervin
shit i done took my eyes up off the road when i was rubbin on that cat
doin it big like that nigga swervin
its all good we on tha map Baton Rouge where ya at
chorus
this fa my dogs in penitentiary
who holla shit like gutta gutta when you mention me and hennessey
man that hen got me swervin crazy
i saw a dime, turned my head and almost hit a lady, slow down baby
wut il it be hollad in the back
im in my STS, and junia in my otha Lac', dont fuck wit hats
cuz ill hit you with that mean and ross,
its on ya head, bitch you dead ill pay the cost
cuz im a boss, in tha south side of Baton Rouge
where niggas swervin on them twenties and them twenty twos
we act a fool, back in the game i used tothow tha dreams
in my firebird on them choppas wit them fuckin screens
sippin that lean
actin like i never had shit, bust yo head in traffic,
wrap you up in plastic, show yo ass magic,
abra kadabra kadoo, here go lil boo
this verse for all my ho's who be swervin too
SSB swerve (bottom), UPT swerve (top)
park t, ezt, cc swerve,
fairfield swerve, sherwood swerve,
every hood in Baton Rouge its all good SWERVE"
The song Swerve by Lil Boosie and Webbie is a rap song that talks about swerving while driving. The chorus repeats the phrase swerve right and left, which refers to the act of the driver swerving his car from one side to the other. The song's verses revolve around the reasons that provoke the artists to swerve their cars, which are often drugs or money-related. Lil Boosie, in the first verse, talks about the importance of keeping his gun close while he swerves and how he learned to do it back in the day when he had to avoid confrontations with other gangs. He emphasizes that people hate him because he's successful and makes money, so he swerves to avoid them. In the second verse, Webbie adds to the reasons to swerve: he's with a girl, he's high on weed, his car has a good sound system, and he wants to impress his friends. He also mentions that he's doing it for his friends in jail, and then he proceeds to shout out different neighborhoods in Baton Rouge where people swerve their cars.
The song's title refers to the slang term "swerve" that means avoiding the police or any other potential trouble. The song's lyrics describe an attitude of rebellion, lawlessness, and disregard for other people's safety. Swerving is a dangerous activity that can cause accidents and fatalities. However, in the context of the song, swerving is celebrated and seen as a macho move that impresses women and intimidates other men. The song's message can be interpreted as a call for people to embrace their street credibility and to challenge authority, even if it means breaking the law or putting innocent people's lives at risk.
Line by Line Meaning
swerve right
Make a sudden and sharp turn to the right.
swerve left
Make a sudden and sharp turn to the left.
swerve right
Make a sudden and sharp turn to the right.
swerve left
Make a sudden and sharp turn to the left.
swerve right
Make a sudden and sharp turn to the right.
swerve left
Make a sudden and sharp turn to the left.
swerve right
Make a sudden and sharp turn to the right.
you aint never had shit (yeah)
You have never had anything of value.
swerve on 'em
Make a sudden and unexpected move past them.
for ya daddy in tha pen (yeah)
Doing this for your father who is in prison.
swerve on 'em
Make a sudden and unexpected move past them.
actin bad off that gin (what)
Acting dangerously under the influence of gin.
swerve on 'em
Make a sudden and unexpected move past them.
hit his block and act again fuckin nigga swerve on 'em
Return to their neighborhood and act recklessly again, provoking them to respond.
you might catch me on tha interstate (I10)
You could see me driving on the interstate called I10.
actin bad, ho's hollin there he go
Behaving recklessly while receiving attention from females.
who? Boosie bad ass
Referring to Lil Boosie himself and asserting dominance.
and these fools know i keep that thang
These people know that I carry a gun.
that go that yard spinnin' hard from lane to lane
A car capable of doing stunts and going fast in different lanes.
don't play no games
Do not mess around, be serious.
cuz i make you out a demonstration
Showing how violent and dangerous he can be.
why you swervin cuz they hatin, why they hatin cuz you makin
Explaining that he had to swerve because someone didn't like him, they didn't like him because he was doing well.
this cash dog, this hash dog who you thought it would be,
Boasting about how much money and drugs he has.
if you aint buckin to the ceilin ya aint rollin wit me
If you are not reaching the highest level, then you are not worthy to be associated with him.
i got this swervin shit from back in the days (back in the days)
He learned how to do daring stunts from back in the days.
when niggas on them b's and b's made you get out they way (hey)
Explaining how he learned swerving because he had to get out of the way of other dangerous drivers on the road.
people hollin why you act like this?
People are asking why he is behaving recklessly.
is it them pills? hell no its that savage shit, that i done lived
Denying that he is under the influence of pills and asserting that his savagery is part of his character.
keep it real you be swervin too
Telling people that everybody does dangerous stunts.
if you just spinnin bout a thousand ho's done heard of you, that dirty do
Explaining that people know of him because of his dangerous stunts.
anything to atract them ho's
Doing anything to get the attention of females.
hang out the window with they shirt off throwin up them fo's
Displaying gang signs and revealing himself.
this how it go, you by the club swerve, you wit ya girl swerve, a nigga move swerve, all my thugs swerve
Explaining how people swerve in different situations.
this fa my dogs in penitentiary
Dedicating this to his friends in prison.
who holla shit like gutta gutta when you mention me and hennessey
Friends who mention Lil Boosie together with Hennessey.
man that hen got me swervin crazy
Drinking Hennessey caused him to be reckless.
i saw a dime, turned my head and almost hit a lady, slow down baby
Seeing a hot girl almost made him hit a woman, reminding himself to slow down.
im in my STS, and junia in my otha Lac', dont fuck wit hats
Boasting about his luxury car and urging people not to mess with him.
cuz ill hit you with that mean and ross, its on ya head, bitch you dead ill pay the cost
Threatening people with his power and money.
cuz im a boss, in tha south side of Baton Rouge
Asserting that he is a boss and has control over the southern part of Baton Rouge.
where niggas swervin on them twenties and them twenty twos
Explaining that the context he is from people do stunts with fancy cars.
we act a fool, back in the game i used tothow tha dreams
Reverting back to his past and remembering the way he used to act.
in my firebird on them choppas wit them fuckin screens
Driving a fancy Firebird with the wheels grinding everything in sight.
sippin that lean
Drinking cough syrup mixed with soda and candy to get high.
actin like i never had shit, bust yo head in traffic, wrap you up in plastic, show yo ass magic, abra kadabra kadoo, here go lil boo
Explaining how he acts despite having nothing, threatening to hurt someone.
this verse for all my ho's who be swervin too
Dedicating this verse to all the females who also do daring stunts.
SSB swerve (bottom)
Referring to swerving in the south side of Baton Rouge.
UPT swerve (top)
Referring to swerving in the uptown part of Baton Rouge.
parkin t, ezt, cc swerve, fairfield swerve, sherwood swerve
Listing various neighborhoods in Baton Rouge where people do stunts.
every hood in Baton Rouge its all good SWERVE
Every area in Baton Rouge is known for its daring stunts.
Lyrics Β© Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY ALLEN, JEREMY VARNARD ALLEN, TORENCE HATCH, WEBSTER GRADNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dariuswilliams6683
A Boosie & Webbie classic!
@Plutospacecadet
First song im playing when i get tha new whipπ―
@brittthecancerqueenempress9137
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@flakosowavyy5607
39 days till 2023 anybody swerving wit me
@dreezydg2114
Iβm swervin in my 99 blazerβΌοΈ
@aprilkrabe7306
I still bump this album.
@kimberlycarney8800
This shit have you forgetting the the police sitting in the cut....got me tickets...but I still swerved after I got my ticket. LOVE β€οΈ YOU BOOSIE
@applejacks4982
Bringing in 2023 bumping this classic ππππππ
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@donniejohnson2075
Greatness favorites ππ―π