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).

Maryland Massachusetts
Nelly Lyrics

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She just wanna party and I just wanna parlay
Hello Mrs. Dolly, I got something for your body
She gon' Google music, ain't nobody stupid
Maryland, Massachusetts, call me Maryland, Massachusetts
You know she love that
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
You know she love that

Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
You know she love that
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts

Diamonds on the Rollie, you call that Rico holmes
When I hold it up it turn the lights on
Shawty wanna f***, lollipop homie
She can get it on butt naked with my Nikes on

No NBA tho, but I shoot to Tray tho
I pull her from the line like Andre Mayo
Keep a bad b**** from St. Louis to Valejo
Way up they don't exist (men tie Taio)

This ain't ecstasy
Yea, see I got something you gon like it
Depending on how you like it
How happy and how excited is decided by where I bite it

Ain't nothing better than me
Ah girl, King Scorpio, quote that
Pull down, roll that and blow that
Come and get it girl now
And I'm a guy like Shawty know that

She just wanna party and I just wanna parlay
Hello Mrs. Dolly, I got something for your body
She gon' Google music, ain't nobody stupid
Maryland, Massachusetts, call me Maryland, Massachusetts
You know she love that
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
You know she love that
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
You know she love that
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts

Hey Shawty I got what you need yea
I get it poppin', drop you to your knees yea
My pleasure, yea I ain't so please yea
God blessed ya and you ain't even seen it yea

Girl I'll take you down down to there
Mile high Shawty, you ever did it when you flew air?
Flew her, I knew her
I swooped her and I cooped her
And I looked her, and I dooked her
But I called back, I dook her

This ain't ecstasy
Yea, see I got something you gon' like it
Depending on how you like it
How happy and how excited is decided by where I bite it

Ain't nothing better than me
Ah girl, King Scorpio, quote that
Pull down, roll that and blow that
Come and get it girl now
And I'm a guy like Shawty know that

She just wanna party and I just wanna parlay
Hello Mrs. Dolly, I got something for your body
She gon' Google music, ain't nobody stupid
Maryland, Massachusetts, call me Maryland, Massachusetts
You know she love that
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
You know she love that
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
You know she love that
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts

Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts
Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nelly's song "Maryland Massachusetts" talk about a carefree lifestyle and a hankering for adventure. The song is about the rapper's desires to hang out with a woman who just wants to party, and forget about life's issues. The reference to the two states, Maryland and Massachusetts, seems to serve as a metaphor for the different dreams and goals they have.

Nelly claims that his girl likes traveling between these two states, a reference to the conflict within her own mind. He is enthusiastic about the idea of having fun and embracing life without any worries. The lyrics suggest that he is aware of his lover's desires, and he's willing to give her anything she wants. The rap reinforces the impression that he wants to forget about all his past troubles and enjoy life for what it is.

Overall, the lyrics to "Maryland Massachusetts" communicate a sense of lightness and optimism. They seem to celebrate the joys of living, and the liberating power of partying and having fun. Nelly seems to be telling listeners that even in difficult times, there is always a reason to smile and dance.

Line by Line Meaning

She just wanna party and I just wanna parlay
The girl wants to party while I just want to chill

Hello Mrs. Dolly, I got something for your body
Hey pretty lady, I have something to offer you sexually

She gon' Google music, ain't nobody stupid
The girl will search online for music because she is not dumb

Maryland, Massachusetts, call me Maryland, Massachusetts
Referring to my favorite places, Maryland and Massachusetts

You know she love that
She enjoys those places too

Diamonds on the Rollie, you call that Rico holmes
I have diamonds on my Rolex, isn't that cool?

When I hold it up it turn the lights on
My Rolex shines bright when I show it off

Shawty wanna f***, lollipop homie
The girl wants to have sex and I have something sweet like a lollipop

She can get it on butt naked with my Nikes on
We can have sex while I wear my Nike shoes and nothing else

No NBA tho, but I shoot to Tray tho
I don't play in the NBA, but I can shoot like I do

I pull her from the line like Andre Mayo
I can take her out of the line and make her my priority like a VIP

Keep a bad b**** from St. Louis to Valejo
I have attractive women wherever I go

Way up they don't exist (men tie Taio)
I have many options with women, even in places where people don't usually go

This ain't ecstasy
This is not the drug ecstasy

Yea, see I got something you gon like it
I have something sexual that I think you will enjoy

Depending on how you like it
It all depends on your preferences

How happy and how excited is decided by where I bite it
Your level of happiness and excitement will be determined by where I bite you

Ah girl, King Scorpio, quote that
I am like a king with women, quote me on that

Pull down, roll that and blow that
Let's smoke and have sex

Come and get it girl now
Come and have sex with me now

And I'm a guy like Shawty know that
Just so you know, I'm a man

Hey Shawty I got what you need yea
Hey girl, I have exactly what you are looking for

I get it poppin', drop you to your knees yea
I make things exciting and you will be so pleased that you will kneel down

My pleasure, yea I ain't so please yea
I enjoy pleasing others, but I also have my own desires

God blessed ya and you ain't even seen it yea
You are attractive, but you may not even realize it

Girl I'll take you down down to there
I will take you to the point of sexual pleasure

Mile high Shawty, you ever did it when you flew air?
Have you had sex while flying in a plane?

Flew her, I knew her
I met her and then we had sex on a plane

I swooped her and I cooped her
I grabbed her and then we had sex in a hotel room

And I looked her, and I dooked her
I saw her and then we had sex again

But I called back, I dook her
I called her again and then we had sex once more

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CORNELL HAYNES, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS

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