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).
F**k It Then
Nelly Lyrics
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Damn, damn girl, why'd you tell me the elevator was broke
What took you so long?
Had to climb three, four flights of steps
What's up?
All I asked was to get the Nellyville CD
Yeah, I got it, I got it, I got it, I got it
How hard was that?
I'm the one been running around looking for the album
Because I've been in this apartment for a long time waitin' on your ass
I don't watch Jenny Jones, Montel, Judge Judy
What you mean it took so long?
I've only been gone for, shoot what one, two, three hours
I wasn't even gone for that long
Look baby, look, I got it
Just calm down alrite, calm down, come on
What you had to go to St. Louis to get the mother fuckin' CD?
What was so hard about that?
Drink some champaign
I don't want no damn champaign, where is the Nellyville?
Sayin' bubble bath, gettin' it on, I hit that ass
Whatever, where's the CD?
Okay everybody just chill out
Ya know what I mean, yeah I got the Nelly for ya
Yeah, I got it, I'm gonna put this on
Yeah, I hope you don't mind the clean version
The clean version! What?
Man, this is all they had
Nigga, what you think this is rated PG
Look baby, look I can cuss, I can cuss for everybody
Don't you worry about the cussin'
You think we at the prom, what the fuck is wrong with you?
There's gonna be plenty of bad words sayin' up in
Whatever, you know what? Where's my shit at?
Get me out of this small ass, hot ass apartment anyways!
Where you think you're goin'?
So you just gonna, oh, so just gonna leave like that
Where's my shit at? Give me my coat, I'm ready to leave!
So you're, okay, so you're just gonna N Sync a bro
You're just
Bye
Gone, yo, and the truth remains your
Hey, that's arite 'cause I hope your ass slip and fall down them stairs
You and your Gucci shoes
In Nelly's song "F**k It Then", the lyrics depict a dialogue between a couple where the woman is arriving back at their apartment after having gone out for an extended period of time to retrieve Nelly's album from a store. The man seems angry and agitated, asking why it took her so long to come back, and then proceeds to mock her for her response. When she presents him with the CD, he is even more upset that it is the clean version, rather than the explicit one he wanted. Their argument culminates with the woman storming out of the apartment after the man makes a disrespectful comment about her shoes.
On a deeper level, the lyrics suggest a lack of communication between the two partners, as well as a power dynamic in the relationship that is potentially abusive. The man is constantly belittling the woman, insulting her and dismissing her, whereas the woman stands up for herself and chooses to leave when she feels disrespected. The use of explicit language and tones adds to the intensity of the argument, making it obvious that both parties are upset and unable to come to a resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
Where have you been?
Asking where the person has been.
Damn, damn girl, why'd you tell me the elevator was broke
Why did you lie to me that the elevator was not working?
What took you so long?
Questioning why the person took so much time.
Had to climb three, four flights of steps
Had to walk up many flights of stairs.
What's up?
What is going on? What is the matter?
All I asked was to get the Nellyville CD
I only wanted you to bring the Nellyville CD for me.
Yeah, I got it, I got it, I got it, I got it
Yes, I have the CD, and I am emphasizing it multiple times.
How hard was that?
Asking how difficult it was to just bring the CD.
What? Why you actin' mad?
Asking why the person is getting angry.
I'm the one been running around looking for the album
I am the one who has been searching for the album.
Because I've been in this apartment for a long time waitin' on your ass
I have been waiting in this apartment for a long time for you to arrive.
I don't watch Jenny Jones, Montel, Judge Judy
I do not spend my time watching talk shows on TV.
What you mean it took so long?
Asking the reason for the delay in bringing the CD.
I've only been gone for, shoot what one, two, three hours
I have been away for only a few hours.
Look baby, look, I got it
Assuring that the CD has been brought.
Just calm down alrite, calm down, come on
Asking the person to calm down and relax.
What you had to go to St. Louis to get the mother fuckin' CD?
Asking if the person had to go to St. Louis to get the CD.
What was so hard about that?
Questioning the difficulty level of getting the CD.
Drink some champaign
Offering the person some champagne to relax.
I don't want no damn champaign, where is the Nellyville?
Not wanting any champagne and asking for the CD.
Sayin' bubble bath, gettin' it on, I hit that ass
Making suggestive comments of taking a bubble bath and getting intimate.
Whatever, where's the CD?
Ignoring the suggestive comments and again asking for the CD.
Okay everybody just chill out
Asking everyone to calm down and relax.
Ya know what I mean, yeah I got the Nelly for ya
Confirming again that the CD has been brought.
Yeah, I hope you don't mind the clean version
Apologizing for having the clean version of the CD.
The clean version! What?
Expressing surprise and disappointment on hearing that there is only the clean version of the CD.
Man, this is all they had
Explaining the reason for not having the explicit version of the CD.
Nigga, what you think this is rated PG
Asking if they think this is a family-friendly movie with no bad language.
Look baby, look I can cuss, I can cuss for everybody
Assuring that they can swear as much as they want.
Don't you worry about the cussin'
Asking the person not to worry about the swear words.
You think we at the prom, what the fuck is wrong with you?
Asking why they are expecting a prom-like atmosphere with no swear words.
There's gonna be plenty of bad words sayin' up in
Assuring that there will be plenty of swear words.
Whatever, you know what? Where's my shit at?
Ignoring the argument and again asking for their belongings.
Get me out of this small ass, hot ass apartment anyways!
Wanting to leave the small and hot apartment as soon as possible.
Where you think you're goin'?
Asking where they think they are going.
So you just gonna, oh, so just gonna leave like that
Angry about them leaving so abruptly.
Where's my shit at? Give me my coat, I'm ready to leave!
Demanding their coat and belongings to leave the place.
So you're, okay, so you're just gonna N Sync a bro
Accusing the person of ditching them like N Sync broke up.
You're just
Incomplete sentence, suggesting annoyance and frustration.
Bye
Saying goodbye in a dismissive manner.
Gone, yo, and the truth remains your
Saying that they are gone and the truth is still there.
Hey, that's arite 'cause I hope your ass slip and fall down them stairs
Wishing bad luck upon them by hoping that they slip and fall down the stairs.
You and your Gucci shoes
Making fun of their Gucci shoes.
Contributed by Avery S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kalenwillingham
2024?? Still bangin this!
@alexpiper2191
Yes sir
@user-mc6vk9lb4i
I'm here ❤2024
@kcskhier6270
Oh yeah 😁😄❤
@kenyattatucker1279
2024 E.I.
@arianadaniela9329
Yoooooo
@TheLovliestTear
This was and STILL is my damn song! Shot out to everybody that was in high school between 1999-2004!
@roymalone5179
I was 15 when it came out
@renanelson8727
Nelly was one of kind in his day. And I bet still could be
@togonumber
are you in Canada ?