Potion
Ludacris feat. Marques Houston Lyrics


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What up aye shawty what it is

Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two-step and lay back, still wilin' shit
Whattup? Hey baby, I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still wilin' shit
Whattup? Hey baby, I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion

Man I'm like a needle in a haystack, so face that
Go back to the drawing board, connect dots, but can't trace that
Matter fact, erase that, 'cause on this great track
Get your face slapped, and I'm straight so don't take that
Try somethin' different and shit, so listen and shit
Speakin' about what hip-hop is missin' and shit
I'm about to fill a void, Ludacris born in Illinois
Raised in Atlanta, tote hammer since I was a little boy
Ain't nobody like me, so they wanna bite me
Fight me, step to me now but it ain't likely
People swear they sight me, just cause he's light-skinned
With braids in his hair don't mean that nigga looks like me
Trick get your mind right, livin' in the limelight
So picture what they'll do for my jimmy and a Klondike
Bar, bar, hardy-har
Tell yo' momma I'm a ghet-to su-per-star

Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two-step and lay back, still wilin' shit
Whattup? Hey baby, I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still wilin' shit
Whattup? Hey baby, I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion

Only standin' five eight but still a big shot, plus I got a big
Clean everyday, stay fresher than what's in a Ziploc
Tell your man to kick rocks, when I make my pitstops
I'm in, then it's hard to get me out like I'm a slip knot
Born to be a leader and not, no not a follower
Only hang with chicks that got mo' twists than Oliver
Not much of a hollerer, but I'd like to borrow her lips
Bringin out the best in me 'specially if she a swallower
Freaky deaky yellow man, and I'm sayin hello man
To all the lovely ladies that like to jiggle like Jello man
Bigger booty, small waist, put 'em in a small place
And if it ain't no ass where I'm at, then I'm in the wrong place
Bail like a bondsman, but keep 'em dancin'
Got pop potential, stay black like Bob Johnson
Who the hell is that in that fancy car?
Tell yo' momma I'm a ghet-to su-per-star

Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two-step and lay back, still wilin' shit
Whattup? Hey baby, I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still wilin' shit
Whattup? Hey baby, I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion

And jump down turn around, pick a bale of cotton
Jump down turn around, pick a bale of hay
Oh lordy, pick a bale of cotton
Oh lordy, pick a bale of hay
Jump down turn around, pick a bale of cotton
Jump down turn around, pick a bale of hay
Oh lordy, pick a bale of cotton
Oh lordy, pick a bale of hay

Still working like a slave, learning tricks of the trade
In a ghetto state of mind, say I'm rich and I'm paid
Pickin' records like cotton in the thick of the day
Till I'm spoiled and I'm rotten in a sinister way
Life no different than those on minimum wage
More money but still locked in a similar cage
Either losers of tomorrow or we winners today
Digest that and there's really nothin' missin' to say but

Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two-step and lay back, still wilin' shit
Whattup? Hey baby, I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still wilin' shit




Whattup? Hey baby, I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion and

Overall Meaning

The song "The Potion" by Ludacris is a lively and upbeat tune about having a good time and letting loose. He begins by addressing someone, possibly a woman or a friend, and asking what they want, suggesting they might be in the mood for some wild and violent behavior. Ludacris then offers them "the potion," implied to be alcohol or another substance that will help them let go and enjoy themselves. He raps about his own life, saying he is always fresh and clean and stands out from the crowd. He is not afraid to be a leader and not a follower, hanging out with women who are unique and bring out the best in him. He repeats the chorus throughout the song, encouraging listeners to have a good time and enjoy life.


The lyrics of "The Potion" reflect the party and fun-loving nature of Ludacris's music. It was released in 2005 and became a hit, appearing on charts around the world. The song is often played in nightclubs and at parties, and its catchy chorus has become a popular meme on social media.


Line by Line Meaning

What up aye shawty what it is
A greeting to a woman he finds attractive.


Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Asking if he's interested in hearing some aggressive music.


Two-step and lay back, still wilin' shit
Dancing casually while still feeling energetic and wild.


Whattup? Hey baby, I got the potion
Offering a drink to the woman he's interested in.


Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Encouraging her to dance and move her body.


Man I'm like a needle in a haystack, so face that
Describing himself as someone who stands out from the crowd.


Go back to the drawing board, connect dots, but can't trace that
Suggesting that his uniqueness cannot be easily replicated.


Matter fact, erase that, 'cause on this great track
Dismissing the idea of copying his style and focusing on his own music instead.


Get your face slapped, and I'm straight so don't take that
Warning others not to mess with him and risk getting into a physical altercation.


Try somethin' different and shit, so listen and shit
Encouraging people to step out of their comfort zone and try something new.


Speakin' about what hip-hop is missin' and shit
Addressing the current state of the hip-hop genre and what he believes it needs.


I'm about to fill a void, Ludacris born in Illinois
Expressing his confidence in his ability to make a meaningful contribution to the hip-hop genre.


Raised in Atlanta, tote hammer since I was a little boy
Sharing a bit of his personal background, growing up in Atlanta and having a gun from a young age.


Ain't nobody like me, so they wanna bite me
Claiming that his style is so unique that others may attempt to imitate him.


Fight me, step to me now but it ain't likely
Challenging anyone who thinks they can compete with him, but warning them that it won't be easy.


People swear they sight me, just cause he's light-skinned
Commenting on how people often confuse him with another light-skinned, braided rapper.


With braids in his hair don't mean that nigga looks like me
Clarifying that appearance isn't enough to determine if someone is like him.


Trick get your mind right, livin' in the limelight
Encouraging others to focus and adapt to the pressures of being famous.


So picture what they'll do for my jimmy and a Klondike
Acknowledging the perks of fame and the attention he receives.


Bar, bar, hardy-har
Making a playful, mocking sound in response to someone trying to insult him.


Tell yo' momma I'm a ghet-to su-per-star
Boasting about his success as a rapper who came up from a disadvantaged background.


Only standin' five eight but still a big shot, plus I got a big
Highlighting his success despite being of average height and jokingly alluding to his genitals.


Clean everyday, stay fresher than what's in a Ziploc
Claiming to always be well-groomed and well-dressed.


Tell your man to kick rocks, when I make my pitstops
Asserting his authority and dominance over other men when it comes to women.


I'm in, then it's hard to get me out like I'm a slip knot
Stating his presence in a situation and his difficulty in being removed from it.


Born to be a leader and not, no not a follower
Identifying himself as someone who is meant to lead, rather than follow.


Only hang with chicks that got mo' twists than Oliver
Referring to women with braids and twists in their hair and humorously comparing them to the character Oliver Twist.


Not much of a hollerer, but I'd like to borrow her lips
Acknowledging his preference for quiet women, but also expressing his desire to kiss them.


Bringin out the best in me 'specially if she a swallower
Jokingly suggesting that a woman's oral sex skills bring out the best in him.


Freaky deaky yellow man, and I'm sayin hello man
Referring to himself as a sexually adventurous man and greeting his female audience members.


To all the lovely ladies that like to jiggle like Jello man
Complimenting women who have curvy, shapely bodies that move like Jello.


Bigger booty, small waist, put 'em in a small place
Expressing his preference for curvy, petite women.


And if it ain't no ass where I'm at, then I'm in the wrong place
Jokingly suggesting that a location is not worth being at if there are no curvy women there.


Bail like a bondsman, but keep 'em dancin'
Suggesting that he will leave a situation quickly if necessary, but will keep the party going.


Got pop potential, stay black like Bob Johnson
Claiming that he has the potential for mainstream success, while still being true to his black identity.


Who the hell is that in that fancy car?
Asking rhetorically about a person driving a luxury vehicle.


And jump down turn around, pick a bale of cotton
Referencing a traditional American folk song and its lyrics about picking cotton.


Jump down turn around, pick a bale of hay
Continuing the reference to the folk song.


Oh lordy, pick a bale of cotton
Closing out the reference to the folk song.


Still working like a slave, learning tricks of the trade
Acknowledging his hard work and determination to continue improving as a musician.


In a ghetto state of mind, say I'm rich and I'm paid
Recognizing his background and how it has influenced his mindset and work ethic, and also boasting about his success.


Pickin' records like cotton in the thick of the day
Comparing his work as a DJ to the act of picking cotton, which was grueling and done in hot weather conditions.


Till I'm spoiled and I'm rotten in a sinister way
Describing how his hard work has paid off, but also acknowledging the potentially negative effects on his personality and reputation.


Life no different than those on minimum wage
Acknowledging that despite his success, he still faces challenges and hardships in life.


More money but still locked in a similar cage
Observing that having more money doesn't necessarily solve all of life's problems.


Either losers of tomorrow or we winners today
Reflecting on the importance of making choices that will either lead to success or failure.


Digest that and there's really nothin' missin' to say but
Concluding the song with a line encouraging reflection on its message, but also hinting that he's said all that needs to be said.


Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Reiterating the chorus and encouraging people to have a good time through dancing and drinking.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Christopher Bridges

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@maiaragallinari5647

[R Kelly:]
Wooh, Come on
Its the Piper
Marques..

[Chorus: (Marques)]
You know we be
Up in the club
Where we do things like
Throw our hands up
All kinds of drinks are
Off in the cups
All of my thugs
Honies show me love
DJ playin the cuts

[Verse 1:]
I'm dancin with a nice honey
And her friend
One on the back and one on the front
Shakin it up, shakin it up
Mami dont break it
Takin it down, taking it down
I love the way you snake it
You got the best of me
Doing what you're doing
Up in the VIP
Doing what you're doing
Girl i'm about to buy you anything you want
Get you in the coupe
And take your pretty ass home
Last call for alcohol
You know how we do, yeah

[Joe Budden:] You know we be up in the club like..

[Chorus:]
You know we be
Up in the club
Where we do things like
Throw our hands up
All kinds of drinks are (All kinds of drinks are up in the club)
Off in the cups
All of my thugs
Honies show me love
DJ playin the cuts (Yeah, yeah yeah)

[Joe Budden:] You know we be up in the club like..

[Verse 2:]
I pull up on dubbs
Hop up out the whip
Then i'm into the club
Honies on each side
And i'm on my cellular
Talking to this chick
Got a taste for thugs
Sometimes pimpin is tough
White tee, throw back
Jacob on my wrist
Super star, world wide
It is what it is
Threw a party at my crib
Lasted after
Till 6 in the morning
Drinks and laughter
Uh oh, uh oh
Yeah its a fire
Mamas getting naughty
Got a sexy body like
Uh oh, uh oh
Feelin rowdy, bout to wild this place out
You know how we do it up in the club

[Joe Budden:] You know we be up in the club like..(ooooohhhh)

[Chorus:]
You know we be
Up in the club
Where we do things like
Throw our hands up (Oh yeah)
All kinds of drinks are
Off in the cups
All of my thugs (All of my thugs)
Honies show me love
DJ playin the cuts (Ladies show me love)

Up in the club
Where we do things like
Throw our hands up (Yeah, yeah)
All kinds of drinks are
Off in the cups
All of my thugs
Honies show me love
DJ playin the cuts

[Joe Budden:]
Mami, you wont holla
I can spot you out the corner of your eye that tell you wanna ride,
You lookin at papi llike uhhh
Wanna hold hands
No amp, no man, Joe can
But you and your friend can both get rammed like uhh
You's a private dancer
Low riders, when she walk pulling her pants up
Its all good baby
You know where I'm at right
In case you need be me come put it on your back side
Only if you act right
Damn it you doing it
Doing what you're doing
You're doing it to me
I picture you doing it to me like uhh
I only came out because i'm here to find ya
After the bars last call
Be at the nearest dinner
We be next town taggin
SL waggon
You grabbin the whip
Just off of that XL magnum
Damn it you're doing it
You and your friend
Next weekend if you're lucky we can do it again
Like uhhh

[Chorus:]
Up in the club
Where we do things like (Yeahh)
Throw our hands up
All kinds of drinks are
Off in the cups
All of my thugs (All of my thugs)
Honies show me love
DJ playin the cuts

You know we be
Up in the club
Where we do things like
Throw our hands up
All kinds of drinks are (Yeahh)
Off in the cups
All of my thugs
Honies show me love
DJ playin the cuts

[Marques singing:]
MH and Pied Piper

This is the
MH and pied piper

[Marques talking:]

MH,pied piper,joe budden's,T.U.G,platium status,chris stokes,I see ya
baby,holla.



@writtenwisdom63

This is one of the best songs from THAT ERA - 2003. All I needed back then was my girlfriend and this music.Β 

Below are some of the other songs that were released in that year. Can you imagine this much good music being released in ONE SINGLE YEAR now?Β 

50 CentΒ -Β In Da Club
R. Kelly - Ignition
Sean Paul - Get Busy
Jay-Z feat. Beyonce Knowles - '03 Bonnie And Clyde
50 Cent - Wanksta
Ja Rule feat. AshantiΒ -Β Mesmerize
EminemΒ -Β Lose Yourself
Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell and Uncle Charlie WilsonΒ -Β Beautiful



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@CoochieGrabberTrump

This tune still gives me goosebumps

@angeliafloyd3860

Me too

@djstinger5086

for real am from jamaica and this tune still got me amaze

@sfc3439

same here, some tunes are just classic that never die.

@jocky888

Yup

@TharsanJeyachandran

same hear trump

@guydube6430

It's 2022 and I still go back to this jam whenever I'm in a good mood!!! And I rarely go clubbing!!!!πŸ˜€

@itsmevee8119

This was a dope song, I love it..

@guydube6430

@Virginia Murwa as a youngin back in those days I was so infatuated with the American hiphop culture😁the dress code,dance moves,all of it!! good, innocent times those wereπŸ˜‡

@kasikaichinyanga8854

True story. Straight up bangers n mash!!!! βœ¨οΈπŸ‘Œ

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