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 Grammer
Nelly Lyrics
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I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover (c'mon)
Street sweeper baby, cocked ready to let it go (HOT SHIT!)
Shimmy shimmy cocoa what? Listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover
Street sweeper baby, cocked ready to let it go
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
Mmmmm, you can find me, in St. Louis rollin on dubs
Smokin on dubs in clubs, blowin up like cocoa puffs
Sippin Bud, gettin perved and getting dubbed
Daps and hugs, mean mugs and shoulder shrugs
And it's all because, 'ccumulated enough stretch
Just to navigate it, wood decorated on chrome
And it's candy painted, fans fainted - while I'm entertainin
Wild ain't it? How me and money end up hangin
I hang with Hannibal Lector (HOT SHIT!) 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
Playa my style's raw, I'm "Born to Mack" like Todd Shaw
Forget the fame, and the glamour
Give me D's wit a rubber hammer
My grammar be's ebonics, gin tonic and chronic
Fuck bionic it's ironic, slammin niggaz like Onyx
Lunatics til the day I die
I run more game than the Bulls and Sonics
I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover (c'mon)
Street sweeper baby, cocked ready to let it go (HOT SHIT!)
Shimmy shimmy cocoa what? Listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover
Street sweeper baby, cocked 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
Who say pretty boys can't be wild niggaz?
Loud niggaz, O.K. Corral niggaz
Foul niggaz, run in the club and bust in the crowd nigga
How nigga? Ask me again and it's goin down nigga
Now nigga, come to the circus and watch me clown nigga
Pound niggaz, what you be givin when I'm around nigga
Frown niggaz, talkin shit when I leave the town nigga
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 yo' Third Question like A.I.
Say hi, to my niggaz left in the slamma
From St. Louis to Memphis
From Texas back up to Indiana, Chi-Town
K.C. Motown to Alabama
L-A, New York Yankee niggaz to Hotlanta
'ouisiana, all my niggaz wit "Country Grammar"
Smokin blunts in Savannah
Blow thirty mill' like I'm Hammer
I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover (c'mon)
Street sweeper baby, cocked ready to let it go (HOT SHIT!)
Shimmy shimmy cocoa what? Listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover
Street sweeper baby, cocked 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
Let's show these cats to make these milli-ons
So you niggaz quit actin silly, mon
Kid quicker than Billy, mon
Talkin really and I need it mon
Foes I kick em freely mon, 'specially 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
Wit nice niggaz, sheist niggaz who snatch yo' life niggaz
Trife niggaz, who produce and sell the same beat twice, nigga
(HOT SHIT!) Ice niggaz, all over close to never sober
From broke to havin dough, cause my price Range is Rover
Now I'm knockin like Jehovah - let me in now, let me in now
Bill Gates, Donald Trump let me in now
Spin now, I got money to lend my friends now
We in now, candy Benz, Kenwood and 10"s now
I win now (Whoo!) Fuckin lesbian twins now
Seein now, through the pen I make my ends now
I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover (c'mon)
Street sweeper baby, cocked ready to let it go (HOT SHIT!)
Shimmy shimmy cocoa what? Listen to it pound
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover
Street sweeper baby, cocked 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
The lyrics to Nelly's song "Country Grammer" are a celebration of life in St. Louis and the joys of riding around town in his Range Rover. The song's catchy chorus, "I'm goin' down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover / Street sweeper baby, cocked ready to let it go," pays homage to the mechanics of the firearm and the all-purpose street sweeper in the trunk. The lyrics suggest that Nelly and his crew are prepared for anything and willing to ride around town with their weapons at the ready.
The song also touches on other experiences that are unique to St. Louis, like the local beer Budweiser and the hip-hop group the Lunatics, of which Nelly was a member. There are references to getting "perved" (drunk), hanging out in clubs, and experiencing the ups and downs of life in the city. Nelly's rhymes are clever and infused with St. Louis slang, ebonics, and colloquial language that make the song distinctive and memorable.
Overall, "Country Grammer" is a celebration of St. Louis culture and its people, as well as an anthem to the joys of cruising around in a Range Rover with friends. It is a catchy and upbeat song that is widely regarded as one of Nelly's greatest hits.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm goin down down baby, yo' street in a Range Rover (c'mon)
I'm driving down your street in a Range Rover.
Street sweeper baby, cocked ready to let it go (HOT SHIT!)
I have a gun and I'm ready to use it if necessary.
Shimmy shimmy cocoa what? Listen to it pound
This music is great and I'm feeling the beat.
Light it up and take a puff, pass it to me now
Let's smoke some weed together.
Mmmmm, you can find me, in St. Louis rollin on dubs
I'm driving around in St. Louis with my rims.
Smokin on dubs in clubs, blowin up like cocoa puffs
I'm smoking weed and getting popular.
Sippin Bud, gettin perved and getting dubbed
I'm drinking beer and getting hit on by women.
Daps and hugs, mean mugs and shoulder shrugs
I'm giving and receiving greetings in different ways.
And it's all because, 'ccumulated enough stretch
I have enough money to have nice things.
Just to navigate it, wood decorated on chrome
I have a fancy car with wooden interior and chrome exterior.
And it's candy painted, fans fainted - while I'm entertainin
My car is painted a candy color and my fans love me while I perform.
Wild ain't it? How me and money end up hangin
It's crazy how I have so much money now.
I hang with Hannibal Lector (HOT SHIT!) so feel me when I bring
It
I associate with dangerous people, so don't mess with me.
Sing it loud (what?) I'm from the Lou' and I'm proud
I'm proud to be from St. Louis.
Run a mile - for the cause, I'm righteous above the law
I will do whatever it takes for my beliefs and I am not afraid of consequences.
Playa my style's raw, I'm "Born to Mack" like Todd Shaw
I am skilled with women and I'm like Todd Shaw, who was also known for his skills with women.
Forget the fame, and the glamour
I don't care about fame and the glamour that comes with it.
Give me D's wit a rubber hammer
I prefer women with big butts.
My grammar be's ebonics, gin tonic and chronic
I speak in Ebonics and enjoy drinking gin and smoking weed.
Fuck bionic it's ironic, slammin niggaz like Onyx
I don't need technology to be powerful, I can take down people like Onyx.
Lunatics til the day I die
I am a member of the group Lunatics and will always be.
I run more game than the Bulls and Sonics
I have more tactics than the Chicago Bulls and Seattle Sonics basketball teams.
Who say pretty boys can't be wild niggaz?
Just because I am a good looking man, doesn't mean I can't be tough.
Loud niggaz, O.K. Corral niggaz
I am a loud and tough person.
Foul niggaz, run in the club and bust in the crowd nigga
I will cause chaos and violence in a club.
How nigga? Ask me again and it's goin down nigga
Don't ask me stupid questions or there will be trouble.
Now nigga, come to the circus and watch me clown nigga
Come and watch me have fun and entertain people.
Pound niggaz, what you be givin when I'm around nigga
I intimidate people when I'm around.
Frown niggaz, talkin shit when I leave the town nigga
People talk negatively about me when I leave town.
Say now, can you hoes come out to play now
Hey ladies, are you ready to have some fun?
Hey I'm, ready to cut you up any day now
I am ready to have sexual intercourse with you anytime.
Play by, my rules Boo and you gon' stay high
If you follow my ways, you will be happy.
May I, answer yo' Third Question like A.I.
Can I answer your question like Allen Iverson?
Say hi, to my niggaz left in the slamma
Say hello to my friends in prison.
From St. Louis to Memphis
I have friends in St. Louis and Memphis.
From Texas back up to Indiana, Chi-Town
I have friends in Texas, Indiana, and Chicago.
K.C. Motown to Alabama
I have friends in Kansas City, Detroit, and Alabama.
L-A, New York Yankee niggaz to Hotlanta
I have friends in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta.
'ouisiana, all my niggaz wit "Country Grammar"
I have friends in Louisiana who like my music.
Smokin blunts in Savannah
I am smoking weed in Savannah.
Blow thirty mill' like I'm Hammer
I spend money like MC Hammer.
Let's show these cats to make these milli-ons
Let's teach others how to make millions of dollars.
So you niggaz quit actin silly, mon
Stop acting foolish.
Kid quicker than Billy, mon
I am faster than Billy.
Talkin really and I need it mon
I need people to talk real with me.
Foes I kick em freely mon, 'specially off Remi, mon
I defeat my enemies easily, especially after drinking Remi (cognac).
Keys to my Beemer, mon - holla at Beenie Man
I have the keys to my BMW and I know Beenie Man (a Jamaican artist).
See me, mon, cheifin rollin deeper than any mon
You can see me smoking weed with a large group of people.
Through Jennings mon, through U-City back up to Kingsland
I travel through various neighborhoods in St. Louis.
Wit nice niggaz, sheist niggaz who snatch yo' life niggaz
I am with both nice and dangerous people.
Trife niggaz, who produce and sell the same beat twice, nigga (HOT SHIT!)
There are people who are unoriginal and will steal from you in the music industry.
Ice niggaz, all over close to never sober
There are people who always have icy jewelry and are constantly drinking.
From broke to havin dough, cause my price Range is Rover
I used to be poor but I have money now because of my nice car.
Now I'm knockin like Jehovah - let me in now, let me in now
I am knocking on society's door, wanting to be let in.
Bill Gates, Donald Trump let me in now
Even wealthy people like Bill Gates and Donald Trump should let me in.
Spin now, I got money to lend my friends now
I have money to spare and can lend it to my friends.
We in now, candy Benz, Kenwood and 10"s now
We are in a good financial position and have a fancy car with a good sound system.
I win now (Whoo!) Fuckin lesbian twins now
I am successful now and am having sexual relationships with two women who are lesbians.
Seein now, through the pen I make my ends now
I am making money through my music career.
Contributed by Maya I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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