Southside
Lil Keke Lyrics

Real motherfuckin' H-Town shit
This song represents the authentic and raw culture of Houston.

(Sippin' on a four)
Engaging in the act of drinking a beverage with codeine, which is popular in Houston.

I'm from the Southside, you know how we ride
I come from the southern part of Houston, where we have a distinct way of living and representing.

(Sip, sippin' on a four and I'm ja-, ja-, ja-)
Continuing to indulge in the aforementioned drink, demonstrating the lifestyle and influence of Houston.

(What Juicy say? He be like, "Shut the fuck up")
Referencing Juicy J, who is known to say provocative and controversial things, emphasizing the bold and unapologetic nature of the Houston culture.

Ayy, what's up bitch? It's Megan, and I'm from South Park
Introducing herself as Megan from the South Park neighborhood in Houston, confident and assertive.

And if it's 'bout some motherfuckin' money we could talk
Expressing a willingness to engage in conversations and negotiations if they are related to financial gain.

Ayy, a lot of bitches hate me, and these niggas too
Acknowledging that she faces animosity and dislike from both women and men, often due to her success and prosperity.

But when you gettin' money, that's what haters 'posed to do, ayy
Recognizing that haters and jealousy are to be expected when one is achieving financial success.

Bitch, I'm out here shinin'
Boasting about her radiant and noticeable presence, exuding confidence and success.

I'm really Houston's finest
Stating that she is truly the best and most exceptional talent to come out of Houston.

I don't know if he lookin' at the titties or these diamonds (yeah, ah)
Playfully questioning whether someone is attracted to her physical attributes or the expensive jewelry she possesses.

These hoes can't stand me (ah)
Acknowledging that she is disliked and envied by other women.

Niggas want my panties
Asserting that men are attracted to her and desire her intimately.

And I threw the "H" up when I brought home all them Grammys (yeah, yeah, yeah, ah)
Celebrating her success at the Grammy Awards and proudly representing Houston by throwing up the "H" hand gesture.

Hunnid K on my watch, yeah
Referring to the presence of one hundred thousand dollars on her expensive watch, showcasing her wealth and prosperity.

Thick, brown skin with the long hair
Describing her physical appearance, highlighting her curvy figure and long hair.

Diamonds all on my G-string, but I'm still eatin' at TP's
Despite her flashy jewelry, she still enjoys dining at a local restaurant called TP's, emphasizing her down-to-earth nature.

Used meet my tricks at Pappadeaux, hit the bar with all my hoes (all my hoes)
In the past, she used to meet her romantic partners at Pappadeaux restaurant and enjoy nightlife activities with her female friends.

Take me to the gallery and tell that nigga to "Buy me those", ah
Requesting to be taken to a high-end shopping mall called The Galleria and demanding that a man buy her luxurious gifts.

Ooh-wee
Exclaiming with excitement and enthusiasm.

Drip creator, the inventor of the flavor
Pridefully claiming to be the originator and trendsetter of fashionable style and unique charisma.

The "P" stand for "Pimpin'," it don't stand for "Pushin' paper"
Explaining that the letter "P" in her name represents her pimping and hustling persona, not her involvement in mundane paperwork.

The pain is now or later, but the car Mercedes Benz
Conveying that she might experience challenges and struggles in life, but she still rides in a luxurious Mercedes Benz car.

Nowadays at Splashtown there's Maybachs on G10s
Observing that even at a local water park called Splashtown, there are extravagant Maybach cars present.

Fifteens and onion rings
Referring to a car audio system that includes fifteen-inch subwoofers and simultaneously mentioning the consumption of onion rings.

Cars laced like shoestrings
Highlighting that the cars in her surroundings are excessively decorated and modified, comparable to shoestrings.

It's a dream to drop the top and come down Luther King
Expressing the excitement and satisfaction of driving a convertible vehicle while cruising down Luther King Boulevard.

We the reason why y'all diamond grills and ice chain medallions
Asserting that the people from Houston are responsible for popularizing the trend of wearing diamond grillz and extravagant chain medallions.

This the city with no doctor needed, you might make a stallion
Recognizing the sexual prowess and attractiveness of the individuals in Houston, suggesting that a sexual encounter might result in turning someone into a "stallion" due to the city's energy.

New Ferrari, it's Italian
Announcing the ownership of a newly acquired Italian-made Ferrari sports car.

And a rapper paid for it
Stating that a fellow rapper financed the purchase of the Ferrari as a sign of respect and admiration.

Coming down to H-Town, trickin' off when he was bored
Indicating that a rapper would visit Houston and spend money freely to entertain himself during times of boredom.

It's ain't shit I can't afford
Asserting that there is nothing outside of her financial means.

No deal, Rolls Royce
Driving a luxurious Rolls Royce car without any involvement in a record label contract or agreement.

Quarter million diamond in my face, tears of joy
Revealing the presence of a stunning diamond worth a quarter of a million dollars in her facial jewelry, evoking a feeling of overwhelming happiness.

Lookin' like a legend when I slide up gently
Displaying a legendary and iconic aura when she elegantly arrives at a location.

They askin' for the king, nigga, tell 'em Blunt sent me
Being referred to as a queen and being associated with the king, asserting her status and authority in the Houston rap scene.

They waitin' on the 'Lac and not the one that's black
Expressing that people have high expectations and are eagerly anticipating her arrival in a black Cadillac, emphasizing her importance and significance.

I'm in the '76 Hog crawlin' like a razorback
Driving a vintage 1976 Cadillac Eldorado with a low and slow style, comparable to the movement of a razorback hog.

I caught your bitch lookin' (lookin'), the wet paint gushin'
Noticing that someone's romantic partner was visibly admiring her, while also mentioning the freshly painted and glossy appearance of her car.

Shot the deuce and kept pushin' on the double stitched cushion (yeah)
Gesture of peace and continued movement while comfortably sitting on the high-quality and well-crafted upholstery of her car.

Special and spectacular
Describing herself as unique and remarkable in character and appearance.

Slab ridin' ambassador
Representing and embodying the culture and lifestyle of Houston by riding in a slab, which is a customized and highly revered car.

The Cutlass out here runnin' like a Hellcat Challenger
Referring to her customized Cutlass car, which is performing exceptionally well and maintaining a high level of speed, similar to a Dodge Challenger Hellcat.

Martin Luther master
Drawing a parallel between herself and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing her influential and revolutionary impact.

Cullen Street captain
Being recognized as a leader or authority figure from Cullen Street, a known location in Houston.

Top peeled back, all white, like a napkin (yeah)
Driving with her convertible top down, creating a resemblance to a white napkin due to the color of the car.

Runnin' like a stallion
Moving rapidly and energetically, similar to the powerful and agile nature of a stallion horse.

Southside of town, call me Don Key the great (yeah)
Being referred to as Don Key the great and proudly representing the Southside of Houston.

Yeah, Mr. Cut Down
Referring to herself as Mr. Cut Down, indicating that she has the ability to outperform and diminish her competition.

Die with me, ho, and I'm patrollin' on the blacktop (yeah)
Asserting her dominance and power, inviting others to align themselves with her and accompanying her as she navigates the streets.

Hands in and out my fuckin' pockets, pullin' racks out
Engaging in the act of swiftly taking out large amounts of money from her pockets, indicating her financial abundance and readiness to spend.

Grabbin' on the wheel, lookin' backwards when I back out
Operating the steering wheel while reversing her car, while also glancing behind her to ensure a smooth exit.

Clique city, niggas get they bread and droppin' 'Lac tops
Being part of a group or clique called Clique City, where individuals make money and lower the convertible tops of their Cadillac cars.

Exotic in the air, drinking clean, I'm in the turning lane
Referring to the presence of intoxicating substances in the environment and enjoying a refreshing and purified beverage while maneuvering her car in a change of direction lane on the road.

Glass house sittin' up under the frame, that nigga murder gang
Driving a car with transparent windows that extends up to the roof, revealing the interior while displaying affiliation with a gang famously known as the "murder gang".

Tearin' up the runway, serious when them Forgis slide
Causing excitement and disruption on the streets, particularly when her luxury car's wheels (forgiato wheels) make a noticeable sliding motion.

Trunk closed, bangin' nigga, it's soundin' like it's war outside
Driving with her car's trunk closed, yet the sound produced from the audio system is so loud and intense that it resembles a war-like atmosphere.

When it's money, we gon' wake up and go run it down
Taking immediate and decisive action when it comes to acquiring money, displaying a relentless pursuit of financial success.

In the trenches lurkin' for that sack, I'ma go hunt it down
Actively searching and seeking opportunities to make money, using the phrase "in the trenches" to describe doing so in a challenging and competitive environment.

They ask me why I do it? Ho, I do it for the H
Responding to those who question her motivations, stating that she does what she does for the betterment and representation of Houston.

T-E-X-A-S, this for the state, nigga, Crock Bull
Spelling out the name of the state Texas and dedicating the song to it, showcasing pride and loyalty, while referring to herself as "Crock Bull" (a nickname or alter ego).

H-Town, Splashtown
Highlighting the nickname of Houston as "H-Town" and referencing Splashtown, a popular water park in the city.

The most copied and underappreciated city in the game, man
Asserting that Houston is both frequently imitated and yet not fully recognized and acknowledged in terms of its influence and significance within the music industry.

You know it take ten female artist to make a Megan Thee Stallion
Pointing out that her impact and influence are so significant that it would require the combined presence and talent of ten other female artists to match her success.

And it's a nigga wanna be Sauce Walker in every record label in America
Observing the trend of aspiring artists emulating the style and attitude of Sauce Walker, a Houston rapper, implying that these individuals often exist in various music companies across the country.

Every rapper puttin' "drip" and "splash" in they song
Noticing a prevalent trend among rappers who incorporate the words "drip" and "splash" in their music, alluding to the influence Houston has on current musical vocabulary.

Y'all know where y'all get that drip from?
Posing a rhetorical question to emphasize that the origin and inspiration for the trendy term "drip" comes from Houston.

But we been draped and dripped out since three in the morning
Claiming that the people from Houston have been stylishly dressed and adorned with flashy accessories since early in the morning, demonstrating their influence and dedication to fashion.

Lil Keke, you know what I'm sayin'? You spill me?
Referring to oneself as Lil Keke and asking if others understand and resonate with the ideas being expressed.

Keep our name out y'all mouth like Puffy said, you spill me?
Quoting Sean Combs (also known as P. Diddy) when he said to avoid speaking negatively about someone, urging others to do the same.

Yeah, everybody wanna have double cups
Observing that there is a widespread desire among people to consume alcoholic beverages in double cups, often associated with Houston's culture.

Everybody wanna have a big booty cutie on duty, double-cup polluted
Noticing that individuals aspire to have an attractive companion with a large posterior accompanying them, while also being under the influence of a double-cup filled with alcoholic substances.

Stupid? You spill me?
Asking if others understand the foolishness and irrational behaviors that are prevalent in society, referring to the previous lines.

We the ones got y'all on that anime
Claiming that the people from Houston are responsible for introducing others to and creating a fascination with anime, a style of animation from Japan.

Y'all wasn't talkin' 'bout no Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, none of that
Pointing out that others were not previously discussing or engaging with popular anime series like Dragon Ball Z or My Hero Academia until Houston popularized the genre.

Tsuyu Asui
Mentioning the character Tsuyu Asui from My Hero Academia, possibly to further emphasize the influence of Houston on anime-related topics.

Yeah, we got y'all talkin' 'bout some business this, business that
Noting that Houston's influence has shifted the focus of conversations towards business-related matters and entrepreneurial endeavors.

Know what I'm sayin'? This new Houston
Acknowledging and introducing a new era and style of Houston's cultural impact.

But we gon' keep drippin' on, and keep pimpin' on, y'all gon' keep sippin' on
Stating that Houston will continue to influence and set trends in terms of fashion and lifestyle, while others will continue to be inspired and follow along with admiration.

Yeah, this the city of the hot girls and the cold players
Portraying Houston as a place where confident and attractive women (hot girls) coexist with charismatic and savvy men (cold players).

You spill me, P? (Ha)
Asking for agreement or affirmation from a person called P, possibly a close associate or friend. (Ha) indicates amusement or lightheartedness.

Yeah, we cold-hearted out here, P, and the baby girl hot-headed, ooh-wee
Asserting that the people of Houston possess a strong and tough demeanor, while also mentioning that the females are passionate and quick-tempered.