Block Lockdown
Ludacris feat. Jermaine Dupri Lyrics


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[DTP]
Disturbing The Peace, Def Jam South
'Cris (yeah) you ready?

[Ludacris]
Oh it's my turn? Alright,
I got permission to put ya mamma in a headlock (what?)
She tried to juke me in a figure-fo' leg lock (oh)
She said she like the way I stick and make the bed rock
or how I lick and leave her twisted like a dreadlock, and it's
on
So stop the sweating like a wristband
And get some balance like a bike without the kickstand
I think I changed the definition of a hit man
Cause I could really give a fuck about that bitch man, c'mon!
We putting holes in your residence
And lose anybody for the right president
We thugged out street niggas with intelligence
So all that bullshit you yapping is irrelevant
Oh yeah, I represent the Dirty Southside
I'm a dentist making women open they mouth wide
You be in jail still running it on the outside
Thank not then won't ya open up ya mouth right, but who
cares?

[Chorus: x2]
I got my corner on lockdown
About to hold this whole block down
Ludacris tell um how the South sound
Uh Buddha-la ah, uh uh uh Buddha-la
Uh Buddha-la ah uh oh uh oh uh oh

[Verse 2]
Coming to Shady Park is like a peep show
It's some respectable ladies and there some freak hoes
I know killers that go to church up in they street clothes
You'll end up missing more than Shaq when shooting free throws
They packing and bout to open up the dope spot
My neighborhood is stopping cars like a roadblock
They moving weight like Atlanta was moving boat rock
And catching ums like seeun Muslims eating pork chops, never happen
And meanwhile I been thinking man
Niggas been slanging tapes like they slanging 'caine
Cause in the hood its getting ugly like orangutan
So if you trying to stop the hustle get the dangalang
Okay, we trying to make our own White House
Paint it black and start yelling our fucking pipes out
You try to tackle some players and you'll get psyched out
They can't fuck with us niggas you think they dyked out, so
don't play

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Disturbing The Peace, we do that funky shit
Hey, what can I say? We got a monkey clique
See Dre'll throw on them shades, and make that funky shit
And keep y'all women away if they got funky clit
Understand, we got that dough and it get rolled up
You pay the price and still we got the block sold up
Ain't nothing nice a full house don't make you fold up
You full of heist and try to jet and I'm like,
hold up, god damn, I need to say it on a megaphone
And tell your sister get the fuck up off the telephone
These fools is ticking me off like fifty metronome
I'm taking all of ya money just call me Pebbletone!
Alright? I got the pistol and the safe key
You better tell your bitch to follow you to safety
How dare you wanna be heroes and chase me
It's Ludacris wont leave no evidence to trace me, you know why?

[Chorus]

Funky shit oh




Do that funky shit oh [Repeat: x5]
Do that funky shit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ludacris and Infamous 20's song Block Lockdown tell the story of the rough and tough streets of the Southside. Ludacris uses witty wordplay and metaphors to describe his experiences, from dominating his corner and putting his rivals in their place, to dealing with respectable ladies and freak hoes who are equal parts dangerous and alluring. Meanwhile, Infamous 20 adds his unique sound to the mix, with references to thugged-out street hustlers and the struggle to make it in the rap game.


The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, acts as a rallying cry for the crew to take control, with Ludacris proclaiming that "I got my corner on lockdown / About to hold this whole block down / Ludacris tell um how the South sound." The lyrics go on to describe the struggles of living on the fringes of society, where violence and intimidation are the norm and survival is a daily struggle.


Overall, Block Lockdown captures the gritty, violent reality of life in the urban South. The song's clever lyrics and thunderous beat make it a classic of the genre, and it continues to be celebrated as one of the best Southern rap tracks of all time.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh it's my turn? Alright,
Ludacris is ready to rap and he's excited to do so.


I got permission to put ya mamma in a headlock (what?)
Ludacris doesn't actually have permission to put someone's mom in a headlock, but he's saying it for effect and shock value.


She tried to juke me in a figure-fo' leg lock (oh)
Someone's mom tried to trick Ludacris, but he's too smart and savvy for any funny business.


She said she like the way I stick and make the bed rock
Ludacris is a skilled lover and knows how to please his partners in bed.


or how I lick and leave her twisted like a dreadlock, and it's on
Ludacris is still talking about his sexual prowess and how he pleases women in unconventional ways.


So stop the sweating like a wristband
Ludacris is telling someone to calm down and stop being nervous or anxious.


And get some balance like a bike without the kickstand
Ludacris is telling someone to find balance in their life, like a bike that can stand on its own without a kickstand.


I think I changed the definition of a hit man
Ludacris is saying that he's so successful and confident, he's surpassed the traditional definition of a hit man who kills for money.


Cause I could really give a fuck about that bitch man, c'mon!
Ludacris doesn't care about someone, possibly a woman, who isn't important to him. He's saying this with attitude.


We putting holes in your residence
Ludacris and his crew are making trouble and causing damage to someone's home or property.


And lose anybody for the right president
Ludacris and his crew are willing to kill or harm people for the right reasons or motivations.


We thugged out street niggas with intelligence
Ludacris and his crew are street-smart and savvy, but also intelligent and capable in other ways.


So all the bullshit you yapping is irrelevant
Ludacris doesn't care about anyone who talks too much and spews nonsense, it's all meaningless to him.


Oh yeah, I represent the Dirty Southside
Ludacris is proud to represent the Dirty Southside, which could refer to Atlanta or another location.


I'm a dentist making women open they mouth wide
Ludacris is saying that he's very skilled at oral sex and can make women open their mouths wide in pleasure.


You be in jail still running it on the outside
Ludacris is saying that someone he knows is still running things and causing trouble even when they're behind bars.


Thank not then won't ya open up ya mouth right, but who cares?
Ludacris is saying that someone needs to show gratitude and appreciation when he does something good, but he doesn't really care if they don't.


I got my corner on lockdown
Ludacris is in control of a certain area and no one can challenge him or his crew.


About to hold this whole block down
Ludacris is expanding his control to the entire block or area, and will not let anyone challenge him.


Ludacris tell um how the South sound
Ludacris is representing the sound and culture of the South, possibly calling out to others to follow him.


Coming to Shady Park is like a peep show
Shady Park is a place with a lot of spectacle and activity, like a peep show or carnival.


It's some respectable ladies and there some freak hoes
Shady Park has a mix of women who are either upstanding citizens or wild and promiscuous.


I know killers that go to church up in they street clothes
Ludacris is saying that even people who seem respectable or religious can still be dangerous or violent.


You'll end up missing more than Shaq when shooting free throws
If someone messes with Ludacris and his crew, they'll regret it and may not come out unscathed.


They packing and bout to open up the dope spot
Ludacris and his crew are preparing to sell drugs or set up a drug-dealing location.


My neighborhood is stopping cars like a roadblock
Ludacris and his crew are so powerful and influential in their neighborhood that they can stop cars and control the flow of traffic.


They moving weight like Atlanta was moving boat rock
Ludacris and his crew are moving large amounts of drugs and making a lot of money, like the famous drug trade in Atlanta.


And catching ums like seeun Muslims eating pork chops, never happen
Ludacris is saying that it's impossible for devout Muslims to eat pork, just like it's impossible for anyone to stop him and his crew from doing what they want.


And meanwhile I been thinking man
Ludacris is changing topics and talking about his thought process or internal monologue.


Niggas been slanging tapes like they slanging 'caine
Rappers or musicians are promoting their music just like drug dealers promote their drugs, with the same intensity and ambition.


Cause in the hood its getting ugly like orangutan
Ludacris is saying that the neighborhood is getting uglier and more dangerous, like an orangutan which can be violent or aggressive.


So if you trying to stop the hustle get the dangalang
Ludacris is saying that if someone wants to stop the illegal or illicit activity, they need to be prepared for violence and aggression.


Okay, we trying to make our own White House
Ludacris and his crew are aiming for power and influence, possibly like the White House or other positions of authority.


Paint it black and start yelling our fucking pipes out
Ludacris is saying that they will assert their power and authority with force, possibly through violence or intimidation.


You try to tackle some players and you'll get psyched out
If someone tries to challenge Ludacris and his crew, they'll become too intimidated or fearful to even try.


They can't fuck with us niggas you think they dyked out, so don't play
No one can challenge Ludacris and his crew, and they won't even try because they're too intimidated or beaten down.


Disturbing The Peace, we do that funky shit
Ludacris and his crew make disruptive or controversial music which they are proud of.


Hey, what can I say? We got a monkey clique
Ludacris is saying that his crew is diverse and eclectic, like a group of monkeys with different personalities and styles.


See Dre'll throw on them shades, and make that funky shit
Dre, possibly Dr. Dre, has a certain style or approach to making music, which Ludacris admires or emulates.


And keep y'all women away if they got funky clit
Ludacris is saying that if women are attracted to his music or style, his crew will try to keep them away or under control.


Understand, we got that dough and it get rolled up
Ludacris and his crew have wealth and resources, which they use to advance their goals or lifestyle.


You pay the price and still we got the block sold up
Ludacris and his crew are so successful and powerful that they control the entire block and no one can challenge them.


Ain't nothing nice a full house don't make you fold up
Ludacris is saying that just because someone has a lot of power or success, they can still make mistakes or suffer setbacks.


You full of heist and try to jet and I'm like, hold up, god damn
If someone tries to challenge Ludacris and his crew, they'll be caught off guard and won't be able to escape or evade them.


I need to say it on a megaphone
Ludacris wants to make sure that everyone hears his message or statement, loud and clear.


And tell your sister get the fuck up off the telephone
Ludacris is telling someone's sister to get off the phone and stop talking, possibly because she's gossiping or causing trouble.


These fools is ticking me off like fifty metronome
Ludacris is annoyed or frustrated by someone's behavior or attitude, like a metronome which keeps ticking and never stops.


I'm taking all of ya money just call me Pebbletone!
Ludacris is like a greedy and ruthless businessman who takes people's money without remorse or hesitation.


Alright? I got the pistol and the safe key
Ludacris is saying that he's armed and dangerous, and in control of wealth and resources.


You better tell your bitch to follow you to safety
Ludacris is threatening someone's girlfriend or lover, saying that they should stick with him for safety.


How dare you wanna be heroes and chase me
Ludacris is confident and unafraid, daring anyone to try and challenge him or his crew.


It's Ludacris won't leave no evidence to trace me, you know why?
Ludacris is saying that he's too smart and savvy to leave any evidence or incriminating traces behind, that could be used against him in court.


Funky shit oh
Ludacris is repeating the infectious and catchy chorus which celebrates his music and style.


Do that funky shit oh [Repeat: x5]
Ludacris is urging his listeners to embrace his music and lifestyle, and celebrate who they are without fear or hesitation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, CHRISTOPHER BRIAN BRIDGES, SHONDRAE CRAWFORD, SHONDRAE L CRAWFORD

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