BOY
Nelly Lyrics


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Aye boy
Aye boy
Aye boy
You got that noise
And you don't play wit toys
Yak we bring the Royce
Aye boy
Aye boy
Aye boy
U know we wildin'
Can't get away from Trappin' I'm addicted to the violence
I'm alone forever, fuck calling a bitch mine
I'm exhausted fuck chasing a bitch I'm chasing dollar signs
Can't leave the house, do you know what that feels like
Mama Imma make you proud you gotta give me time
Lord, can you help me wit all these things
I look to the sky and I'm crying
I know that it's hard but I gotta try
And when niggas cross me it gets to my mind
Aye boy
Aye boy
Aye boy
You got that noise
And you don't play wit toys
Yak we bring the Royce
Aye boy
Aye boy
Aye boy
U know we wildin'
Can't get away from Trappin' I'm addicted to the violence
Makin' so much money when I'm selling this purple
Try to lick who my nigga I'm gon' murk you
I don't fuck wit fakes there ain't no squares in my circle
Took you off my phone cause I didn't wanna hurt you
Everybody getting' older swear I never see my dawgs
They either locked up or they secured themselves a job
But I ain't gon' change my nigga I swear to god
Bitches callin' all day they like the way I rock
Fuck that bitch, yeah they wonder why I hate her
Green on my scale like a fuckin' alligator
I just spent a bag Imma worry bout it later
Money all colours I get straight to the paper
Aye boy
Aye boy
Aye boy
You got that noise
And you don't play wit toys
Yak we bring the Royce
Aye boy
Aye boy
Aye boy
U know we wildin'
Can't get away from Trappin' I'm addicted to the violence
Aye boy
Aye boy
Aye boy
You got that noise
And you don't play wit toys
Yak we bring the Royce
Aye boy
Aye boy
Aye boy




U know we wildin'
Can't get away from Trappin' I'm addicted to the violence

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nelly's song "Boy" reveal a sense of desperation and frustration as the artist navigates the life of a trap rapper. In the chorus, Nelly repeats "Aye boy" several times, perhaps addressing himself or someone else who may be listening. He notes that "you got that noise" and "you don't play with toys," suggesting that this person has a certain level of street credibility. Nelly then mentions bringing the Royce, which can refer to several things such as luxury cars or high-quality drugs. He adds that he and his crew are wildin', indicating a sense of recklessness and danger.


In Verse 1, Nelly describes his addiction to trapping and violence. He notes that he is "exhausted" from chasing women and is more focused on chasing money. He adds that he can't even leave his house, which highlights a sense of being trapped both physically and mentally. Nelly's search for something to help him cope with all these challenges brings him to cry out to the Lord for help.


In Verse 2, Nelly talks about his life selling "purple," a slang term for a high-quality strain of marijuana. He states that he's not afraid to kill anyone who tries to rob him, and he doesn't tolerate fake people in his life. Despite the challenges, Nelly vows to remain true to himself and his crew, even if it means losing touch with some of his old friends.


Line by Line Meaning

Aye boy
Addressing someone and catching their attention


You got that noise
You have that swagger or confidence


And you don't play wit toys
You take things seriously, you don't mess around


Yak we bring the Royce
We have an expensive car (Rolls-Royce)


U know we wildin'
You know we are having fun and acting crazy


Can't get away from Trappin' I'm addicted to the violence
I can't stop being involved in illegal activities and the associated violence


I'm alone forever, fuck calling a bitch mine
I'll always be alone, I don't want to have a relationship with a woman


I'm exhausted fuck chasing a bitch I'm chasing dollar signs
I'm tired of trying to pursue a woman, I'd rather focus on making money


Can't leave the house, do you know what that feels like
I am trapped and can't go out due to my actions


Mama Imma make you proud you gotta give me time
I promise to make my mother proud, but it will take time


Lord, can you help me wit all these things
Asking for help from a higher power


I look to the sky and I'm crying
Feeling emotional and upset


I know that it's hard but I gotta try
It's difficult, but I have to keep trying


And when niggas cross me it gets to my mind
When someone wrongs me, it bothers me a lot


Makin' so much money when I'm selling this purple
Making a lot of money from selling drugs (purple referring to a type of weed strain)


Try to lick who my nigga I'm gon' murk you
If someone tries to steal from me, I will kill them


I don't fuck wit fakes there ain't no squares in my circle
I don't associate with fake people, only real ones


Took you off my phone cause I didn't wanna hurt you
I removed you from my contacts because I didn't want to damage our relationship


Everybody getting' older swear I never see my dawgs
All my friends are getting older and I rarely see them


They either locked up or they secured themselves a job
My friends are either in jail or have found legal work


But I ain't gon' change my nigga I swear to god
I won't change who I am, no matter what


Bitches callin' all day they like the way I rock
Women are constantly calling me, they are attracted to me


Fuck that bitch, yeah they wonder why I hate her
I don't like a certain woman and people are curious about why


Green on my scale like a fuckin' alligator
I have a lot of money (green referring to US dollar bills) like an alligator has green scales


I just spent a bag Imma worry bout it later
I just spent a lot of money and will deal with the consequences later


Money all colours I get straight to the paper
I make money in different ways and focus on accumulating wealth




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Written by: Noah Hill

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