Nelly has been equally active as a businessman; among other ventures, in 2003 he released his own energy drink called "Pimp Juice," and in 2004 he became a minority owner of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats basketball team. He is also the CEO of Derrty Entertainment, his own company formed in 2003. Nelly has two clothing lines: Vokal (for men) and Apple Bottoms (for women).
Country Grammar
Nelly Lyrics
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Mmm, I'm goin' down, down, baby
Your street in a Range Rover (come on)
Boom, boom, baby, ready to let it go (hot ish)
Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
Mmm, I'm goin' down, down, baby, your street in a Range Rover
Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now (uh, uh, uh)
Mmm, you can find me in St. Louis rollin' on dubs
Smokin' on dubs in clubs, blowin' up like Cocoa Puffs
Sippin' bub', gettin' perved and gettin' dubbed
Daps and hugs, mean mugs and shoulder shrugs
And it's all because accumulated enough scratch
Just to navigate it, wood decorated on chrome
And it's candy painted, fans faintin' while I'm entertainin'
Wild, ain't it? How me and money gettin' acquainted
Plus I hang with Hannibal Lector (uh, uh, uh) (hot ish)
So feel me when I bring it, sing it loud (what?)
I'm from the Lou and I'm proud
Run a mile for the cause, I'm righteous above the law
Player my style's raw, I'm Born to Mack like Todd Shaw
Forget the fame and the glamour, give me D's with a rubber hammer
My grammar be's Ebonics, gin, tonic and chronic
Scratch Bionic, it's ironic, slammin' niggas like Onyx
Lunatics 'til the day I die and I run more game than the Bulls and Sonics
Mmm, I'm goin' down, down, baby
Your street in a Range Rover (come on)
Boom, boom, baby, ready to let it go (hot ish)
Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
Mmm, I'm goin' down, down, baby, your street in a Range Rover
Boom, boom, baby, ready to let it go
Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now (uh, uh)
Who say pretty boys can't be wild?
Loud figures, O.K. Corral then
Foul, then us runnin' the club and bustin' the crowd then
"How then?" Ask me again and it's goin' down then
Now then come to the circus and watch me clown then
Pound then, what you be givin' when I'm around then?
Frown then, talkin' that sh- when I leave the town, then
Say now, can you hoes come out to play now?
Hey, I'm ready to cut you up any day now
Play by my rules boo and you gon' stay high
May I answer your Third Question like A.I
Say hi, to my players left in the slammer
From St. Louis to Memphis, from Texas back up to Indiana
Chi-Town, K.C., Motown to Alabama
L.A., New York Yankee sluggers to Hotlanta
Louisiana, gettin' paid off this "Country Grammar"
Smokin'- in Savannah, blow thirty mil' like I'm Hammer
Mmm, I'm goin' down, down, baby
Your street in a Range Rover (come on)
Boom, boom, baby, ready to let it go (hot ish)
Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
Mmm, I'm goin' down, down, baby, your street in a Range Rover
Boom, boom, baby, ready to let it go
Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now (uh, uh)
I'ma show these cats how to make these millions
So you quit actin' silly, mon
Kid quicker than Billy, mon, talkin' really and I need it, mon
Flows, I kick 'em freely mon, especially off Remi, mon
Keys to my Beemer, mon, holla at Beenie Man
See me, mon, cheifin', rollin' deeper than any mon
Through Jennings, mon, through U-City back up to Kingsland
With nice players, shiest players who snatch yo' life and they
Trife when they, who produce and sell the same beat twice (hot ish)
Ice baby, all over close to never sober
From broke to havin' brokers, my price-range is Rover
Now I'm knockin' like Jehovah, yellin' (let me in now), let me in now
Bill Gates, Donald Trump, let me in now
Spend now, I got money to lend my friends now
We in now, candy Benz, Kenwood and tens now
I win now (woo, uh) lesbian twins now
Seein' now, through the pen I make my ends now
Mmm, I'm goin' down, down, baby
Your street in a Range Rover (come on)
Boom, boom, baby, ready to let it go (hot ish)
Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
Mmm, I'm goin' down, down, baby, your street in a Range Rover
Boom, boom, baby, ready to let it go
Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
“Country Grammar” is a song by Nelly that was released in 2000 as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. The song features catchy rhymes, a memorable chorus, and party-like energy that immediately captures the listener. Nelly, who hails from St. Louis, Missouri, expresses his personal experiences and lifestyle in the verses, emphasizing that he's proud to represent his city. Through his lyrics, he paints a vivid picture of his glamorous yet dangerous life, where he spends his time in nightclubs, smoking weed, and socializing with a variety of people.
The chorus line, “Mmm, I'm going down, down, baby, your street in a Range Rover” reflects the confident and self-assured nature of Nelly, who's unapologetically living life to the fullest. The refrain that follows it, “Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound, light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now,” reinforces the themes of late-night parties and living in the moment, which is prevalent throughout the song. He adds a layer of fun and exuberance to the narrative, often using wordplay and puns to show off his lyrical skills.
Overall, “Country Grammar” is a song that embraces the elements of hip-hop and combines them with Nelly's regional identity, creating a catchy, genre-bending song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot ish (hot ish)
I'm ready to drop some fire bars
Mmm, I'm goin' down, down, baby
Your street in a Range Rover (come on)
Boom, boom, baby, ready to let it go (hot ish)
Shimmy-shimmy-cocoa-what, listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
I'm cruising down your street in my luxury Range Rover, pumping my music loud enough for the whole block to hear. Let's light up some weed and pass it around.
Who say pretty boys can't be wild?
Loud figures, O.K. Corral then
Foul, then us runnin' the club and bustin' the crowd then
"How then?" Ask me again and it's goin' down then
Now then come to the circus and watch me clown then
Don't underestimate me just because I'm handsome. We run this place and we'll start a brawl if we have to. Come see us put on a show at the club.
Pound then, what you be givin' when I'm around then?
Frown then, talkin' that sh- when I leave the town, then
Say now, can you hoes come out to play now?
Hey, I'm ready to cut you up any day now
Play by my rules boo and you gon' stay high
I'm the boss around here. Don't talk bad about me behind my back. Come out and play with me, but remember to follow my rules or you'll get cut off.
I'ma show these cats how to make these millions
So you quit actin' silly, mon
Kid quicker than Billy, mon, talkin' really and I need it, mon
Flows, I kick 'em freely mon, especially off Remi, mon
Keys to my Beemer, mon, holla at Beenie Man
I'm going to teach these people how to make some serious money. Stop acting foolish, man. I'm the best, I need recognition for my skills. I can rap effortlessly and even better when I'm sipping on some Remy Martin. Holla at Beenie Man if you need me.
Spend now, I got money to lend my friends now
We in now, candy Benz, Kenwood and tens now
I win now (woo, uh) lesbian twins now
Seein' now, through the pen I make my ends now
I have so much money that I can even lend some to my friends. We're living our best lives with luxury cars and expensive sound systems. I'm winning so much that I even have twin lovers. I make my money by writing these lyrics.
Lyrics © D2 PRO PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cornell Haynes, Jason Epperson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Here on Leap day 24 years to the day it came out.
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@leedza
The reason why this song took off like a rocket was just down to originality. No one sounded like Nelly and that St Louis sound was fresh. Damn how times have changed.
@cyrosskylekillua
nun really?? find wish bone
@leedza
@@cyrosskylekillua you may as well call out the whole of bone thugs. Nelly style was different from his flow, beats, grammar etc. Bone thugs was in my era, but I still think Nelly was a new sound.
@onehunnid3339
@@cyrosskylekillua this is true.Even nelly has said wish bone influenced him