Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974 in Austin, Texas), better k… Read Full Bio ↴Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974 in Austin, Texas), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, actor and entrepreneur signed to Universal and Derrty Records. Born to a half Tunisian father and American mother, he has been active since 1993 as a bandmate of the rap group St. Lunatics, and became a hip-hop superstar after the success of his solo release, Country Grammar, in 2000. The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200, spawned multiple chart toppers and won three Grammy awards. His second effort, 2002's Nellyville, was equally successful and it included the hits "Dilemma" and "Hot in Herre" and was nominated for five Grammy awards, including Album of the Year. In 2004 Nelly released two albums at the same time, Sweat and Suit, and in September they briefly held the two top spots on the charts. His latest album is Brass Knuckles, released in 2008.
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).

Gettin' It Started
Nelly Lyrics

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Yeah hey, alright, come on in, wassup baby, how you doin'?
(Hey, Boo, wassup?)
You lookin' good
(Thank you) What's them?
Are they some Gucci?
(Well, you know, you know)
You lookin' good wit' it, fo' show
Yeah, everything is nice (everything is good)

I'm lookin' good, I'm feelin' good
We gonna have a good time this evening (no doubt)
Just chillin', got a little champagne over here, want somethin' to drink?
Yeah, I'm thirsty
Damn, baby
Excuse me, I already
Smell like bologna
Ew
Excuse me, I already been drinkin' a little something, you know?
Na
Nah, that's my bad, don't even trip (alright)
I just had a little something earlier, excuse me, what you need?
(I need that new Nellyville) The new Nelly, huh?
(Yeah, yeah now that right there gets me real loose) (you want that new Nelly, the new Nellyville)
Right, I think I got that, hold on (I need that Nellyville)
Let me look over here, I don't know
I'm almost sure I got that, I got it here, baby (alright baby, okay, alright)
I got all the hot stuff, I usually have everything, let me see
(Damn baby, my auntie gotta couch just like that) You talkin' bout, you want Nelly though, right?
(Oh, yeah the Nellyville)
You Nelly, not the Lunatics, Nelly (what's wrong, you ain't got it? Yeah)
I got you (okay) I think um
Let me see, god damn (how much you pay for rent in this spot?)
I ain't got Nelly, I got Ocanelly, I got, put it in yo mouth
(There will be none of that tonight, no baby) (aight, cool, I'm not lyin')
You know maybe later or something (no, baby)
Ain't nuttin' to it, hopefully, hopefully, look
(What's the problem?) So that's what you need though
(Nellyville is what I need, Nellyville)
That's what you need? (Uh-huh)
I got you don't even trip (okay)
I want you to stay, and I'ma run down to the store, real quick
I'ma just run down to the street (hurry up, hurry up)
Right down the street
I'll be right back with you (okay)
I want you to sit here, look good (Nellyville)
Look delicious, like ya self
I'ma be right back (okay) you keep it hot for me
I'm goin' to get that Nellyville for you
Right away (hurry up)
I'll be right back, don't go nowhere (Nellyville)

I mean that
And I'm sayin', you got some food in this spot, I'm hungry

Overall Meaning

The song "Gettin It Started" by Nelly featuring Cedric The Entertainer and La La is a conversation between two people who are getting ready to have a good time. The lyrics depict a scene where Nelly is inviting someone into his house and offering them champagne. However, the person seems to be more interested in getting their hands on the latest album by Nelly - "Nellyville."

Nelly starts off by complimenting the person on their outfit, and they exchange a few words while Nelly pours them some champagne. The person expresses their desire to hear the latest Nelly album, and Nelly promises to get it for them. However, after searching through his music collection, Nelly realizes that he doesn't have the album they're looking for. He offers them some other music but is turned down.

The lyrics are amusing because they portray how important music can be to some people. The person is so eager to hear Nellyville that they are distracted from the fact that they are about to have a good time with Nelly. The lyrics also depict a hospitable Nelly, who is willing to make sure his guest has what they need to have a good time.

In conclusion, the song "Gettin It Started" by Nelly featuring Cedric The Entertainer and La La is a fun and entertaining dialogue between two people who are about to have a good time. Although the song doesn't have any deep meaning or hidden message, it is still enjoyable and lighthearted.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah hey, alright, come on in, wassup baby, how you doin'?
Greeting the other person and inviting them inside the house.

You lookin' good
Complimenting the other person's appearance.

What's them Are they some Gucci?
Asking about the brand of the other person's clothing.

You lookin' good wit' it, fo' show Yeah, everything is nice (everything is good)
Reiterating the compliment and expressing satisfaction with the situation.

I'm lookin' good, I'm feelin' good We gonna have a good time this evening (no doubt)
Expressing confidence and excitement for the evening ahead.

Just chillin, got a little champagne over here, want somethin' to drink?
Offering the other person a drink.

Damn baby Excuse me, I already Smell like balonga
Apologizing for the smell and explaining that they have already been drinking.

That's my bad, don't even trip (alright)
Taking responsibility and reassuring the other person that everything is okay.

(I need that new Nellyville) The new Nelly, huh? (Yeah, yeah now that right there gets me real loose) (you want that new Nelly, the new Nellyville) Right, I think I got that, hold on (I need that Nellyville)
Discussing the desire for a specific album by Nelly and confirming that they have it.

Let me look over here, I don't know I'm almost sure I got that, I got it here, baby (Alright baby, okay, alright)
Searching for the album and informing the other person that they have found it.

(Damn baby my auntie gotta chouch just like that) You talkin' bout, you want Nelly though, right? (Oh, yeah the Nellyville) You Nelly, not the Lunatics, Nelly (What wrong, you ain't got it? Yeah) I got you (Okay) I think um
Clarifying the desired album and confirming that they have it.

Let me see, god damn (How much you pay for rent in this spot?) I ain't got Nelly, I got Ocanelly, I got, put it in yo mouth (There will be none of that tonight, na eh, no baby) (aight, cool, I'm not lyin' You know maybe later or something (no baby) Ain't nuttin' to it, hopefully, hopefully, look
Joking and acknowledging that they do not have what the other person wants.

(What's the problem?) So that's what you need though (Nellyville is what I need, Nellyville) That's what you need (aha) I got you don't even trip (Okay)
Reiterating the desire for the album and confirming that they have it.

I want you to stay, and I'ma run down to the store, real quick I'ma just run down to the street (hurry up, hurry up) Right down the street I'll be right back with you (okay) I want you to sit here, look good (Nellyville) Look delicious, like ya self I'mma be right back (okay) you keep it hot for me I'm goin' to get that Nellyville for you Right away (hurry up) I'll be right back, don't go nowhere (Nellyville) I mean that
Requesting that the other person wait while they go get the desired album and expressing the desire for them to look good while they wait.

And I'm sayin', you got some food in this spot, I'm hungry
Asking about the availability of food in the house.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Waiel Yaghnam, Cornell Haynes

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