Here come the boom
Nelly Lyrics

Here comes the
Prepare yourself, because something big and impactful is about to happen

Y'all don't really want it now (boom!)
You may think you're ready for what's coming, but when it hits, you won't be able to handle it

It's the N-E-Double L-Y
The singer is introducing themselves with a nickname and spelling it out to emphasize it

I said it so I keep it realz up in my hood, on the dirty like Bledsoe
The artist is honest and straightforward in their community, where it can be rough like former NFL player Drew Bledsoe's nickname

Ain't got no twist in my hair, but I'm still dread throwin
The artist doesn't have the stereotypical hairstyle, but they still exude confidence and aggression

I gots plenty of bread so I go to bed full now
The singer is financially secure and can rest easy at night

Ain't in it to win, to win it I'm all in
The singer isn't just trying to win, they are fully committed and invested in their goals

I might call you my cuz youngblood, but we ain't kin naw
The artist may address someone familiarly, but they aren't related and don't owe them anything

Ya think of jumpin man, you best think again
If someone is considering challenging the artist, they should reconsider because they won't come out on top

Lil dirty, I'm the type of man that might could go for revenge
The artist is scrappy and isn't afraid to retaliate if wronged

Have some not so nice friends,kick the door off the hinge
The singer has connections to people who are willing to use violence to get what they want

Take the door of ya Benz, p-p-pop 4 of your friends
The artist is willing to destroy someone's expensive car and harm their associates as a form of punishment

This here ain't cynical (Uh uh)
The singer isn't being sarcastic or negative, they mean what they say

Mental, subliminal, I'm physical, financial, and mental to be a general
The singer is mentally and physically prepared to lead others and make important decisions

Lil mama come, she want a soldier
A woman is attracted to the singer's bravado and toughness

Not the type be in the tank, but in that Rover
The artist prefers a luxury car like a Range Rover over a military vehicle

I'm in the zone like AIDS full blown
The artist is extremely focused and intense, like a person with full-blown AIDS

I'm killin it like a blind man readin, I'm feelin it like (boom!)
The singer is succeeding despite being at a disadvantage, and they can feel the impact they're making

He really think he gutter
The target of the singer's aggression thinks they're tough and intimidating

When he know he soft as butter
The target is actually weak and unimpressive

He ain't never been a fighter
The target has no experience with physical altercations

You can go and ask his mother
Even the target's mother would confirm their lack of toughness

I'm a lover and a fighter, producter and a writer
The singer has many talents and can be both gentle and aggressive

Give your girl a quick fix, and give ya man a nice shine
The artist is suggesting that they can improve someone's appearance or situation

(Y'all don't really want it) And I can tell just by lookin
The singer can sense that their target isn't actually prepared for a fight

That you the type to run and go and tell just by lookin at ya
The singer thinks their target is such a coward that they would immediately seek help if a fight broke out

You want a mission for recognition by dissin
The target is trying to gain attention and respect by insulting others

Then have no problem till the record started rippin
The target can't handle criticism or negative attention

So let me tell ya the deal
The artist is about to explain how things really are

I'm oh so serious, I'm dirty, I'm no longer for real
The singer is unapologetically tough and intimidating

LIKE A HOP SKIP AND A JUMP, a Glock grip on the pump
The singer is describing how quickly they can get to their weapon

From leavin you in da trunk, somewhere prepared to dump
The artist is threatening to kidnap and dispose of their target

So quit actin like you deaf
The target needs to start paying attention to the artist's threats

I'm lookin' to my right, tryna see who's left
The artist is scanning their surroundings for potential threats or allies

So uh, you better watch it fore I stick to the plan
The target should be careful before the singer carries out their violent intentions

And be the next Artest to run up in your stands like (boom!)
The artist is referencing an infamous incident where an NBA player entered the stands to fight fans and promising something similar could happen to their target

Y'all don't really want it, don't really want it
The singer knows that their targets aren't prepared for the violence they're promising

I know ya shook man, you ain't built for
The singer can tell that their targets are scared and can't handle a fight

As scared as a nigga can be
The targets are so frightened that they're acting out of character

It's gon' sound like (boom!)
When the artist takes action, it will be loud, forceful, and impactful

When I'm comin like (boom!)
The artist is describing the intensity of their actions, which will be sudden and violent

When I come for ya
The singer will directly target their intended victims