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).
On The Grind
Nelly Lyrics
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Swing
Nel
My dirty Jacob
Yeah, come on
Now if you gon' ride, get inside, let's roll
If you running your mouth, then shut the door (shut my door)
Were you the one that's on the grind
If you gon' ride get inside, let's roll (it don't mean nothin', dirty)
If you're running your mouth then shut the door (I'ma keep grindin')
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me (it don't mean nothin', fool)
Were you the one that's on the grind (check it)
When it's you that's on the grind, dirty
They acting like they really want it with me, but trust me
They don't want it, they just want to be seen
They wanna disrupt my team with these publicity schemes
Tryna dismantle my panel with lies, rumors and scandals
But uh, I pull through it like I'm tugging a war
I tell you the situation like I've been here before
I'm still popping dirty, still smoking, point clicking
Watch the doors open, no joking, everything's remoting
No choking is needed, this ride is for free
No matter what you got, you dying for free
Automatically I'm focused like thirty-five millimetres
All of the sudden like such and such wants to meet us
All of the sudden like such and such wants to greet us
The same, one thing, believe us
Now, they're all tryna cheat us
In real life, they can't beat us
Sometimes, they tryna repeat us
Now if you gon' ride, get inside, let's roll
If you running your mouth, then shut the door (shut my door)
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me
Were you the one that's on the grind
If you gon' ride, get inside, let's roll (woo)
If you're running your mouth then shut the door (shut my door)
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me
Were you the one that's on the grind
When it's you that's on the grind, dirty
Why is they yacking like they fucking with these? I don't know
Why is they stunting like they holding the keys? tell me
Them type of people don't be holding no heat? no
Nigga, how the fuck they gon' be rolling with me?
Dude, how the hell you ain't gon' to wait your time? wait your time
Your mouth's gon' fuck around and going to waste your time, hey
I don't know no niggas' that ain't gon' grind
When its peso time, come out and take your shine, dirty
I'm the same nigga that's out of control (that's out of control)
Got the little Dillinger out on the road, ayy
The bigger it just got, the cali- the-co
I been cocking and loading it, I been popping them fours, yeah
Set that aside 'cause I've got to get those (got to get those)
The finest shit than what you're proud of me for, tell me
The dirty, either you going to ride or you don't
Inside there's more shit, if not, then we gone, nigga
Now if you gon' ride, get inside, let's roll
If you running your mouth, then shut the door (shut my door)
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me
Were you the one that's on the grind
If you gon' ride, get inside, let's roll (woo)
If you're running your mouth then shut the door (shut my door)
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me
Were you the one that's on the grind
When it's you that's on the grind, dirty (you tell 'em)
Watch me now, I'm spiffy now (come on)
Smoke sticky now and the misses' pick me now (you tell 'em)
Watch me now, I'm spiffy now
Smoke sticky now and the misses' pick me now
Well, if I said it, I've done it, if I've done it, I did it
And if I, and if I want it, if I don't then against it
The way that I should spend it, to get it just how I should
All money ain't good money but no money ain't good
I took the hood tactics and plot on the musical talents
Tryna create a balance in between Minnesota and Dallas
Never malice when I'm speaking, you peeping, just let me know
I'm guaranteed to keep it cracking, just like eggs hitting the floor, uh
I'm dotting, just wanna be, I ask, oh
Clipping the wings I wanna fly ass, oh
Only Q and D Miles can look down on me
Maybe, I should be-be in my head, I put it down, homie
Now if you gon' ride, get inside, let's roll
If you running your mouth, then shut my door (shut my door)
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me
Were you the one that's on the grind? (When it's you that's on the grind)
If you gon' ride, get inside, let's roll (woo)
If you're running your mouth then shut my door (shut my door)
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me
Were you the one that's on the grind
When it's you that's on the grind, dirty
Now if you gon' ride, get inside, let's roll
If you running your mouth, then shut the door (shut my door)
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me
Were you the one that's on the grind
If you gon' ride, get inside, let's roll (woo)
If you're running your mouth then shut thr door (shut my door)
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me
Were you the one that's on the grind
When it's you that's on the grind, dirty (you tell 'em)
Watch me now, I'm spiffy now (come on)
Smoke sticky now and the misses' pick me now (you tell 'em)
Watch me now, I'm spiffy now
Smoke sticky now and the misses' pick me now, ayy
The song "On The Grind" by Nelly is a hip-hop track that talks about staying focused on one's goals while facing the prevalence of false rumors and scandals that seek to bring one down. The song begins with an invitation to ride with Nelly and Jacob if you're willing to grind, and if not, then they are not willing to shut the door on anyone. Nelly also addresses those who only want to be seen but don't have the passion for the game. He goes on to talk about overcoming obstacles and challenges placed in his way and keeping his focus on the larger picture of success.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of hard work and grinding to achieve one's goals, and the song makes direct reference to all those who want what Nelly has but don't have the talent or work ethic to achieve it. He talks about staying loyal to those who have supported him and being aware of the various ways people may try and undermine him. Ultimately, he emphasizes that he is willing to confront any challenges that come in his way and has the talent and skills to succeed.
Overall, "On The Grind" is an encouragement for listeners to stay focused and work hard to achieve their goals, despite the various obstacles that come their way. The song is characterized by its powerful beats and Nelly's distinct and confident rapping style.
Line by Line Meaning
Now if you're going to ride, get inside, let's roll
If you're going to accompany me on this journey, come along and let's begin.
If you're running your mouth, then, shit, then shut my door
If you're going to talk without taking action, then it's best to not even begin.
I ain't got nothing on my hands but time, tell me
I have all the time in the world, so tell me what you want to do with it.
Were you the one that's on the grind
Did you work hard and tirelessly to get to where you are now?
They acting like they really want it with me, trust me
People are behaving like they are my competitors, but they cannot keep up with me.
They don't really want it, they just want to be seen
People are just pretending to be my competition to gain public attention.
They wanna disrupt my team with these publicity schemes
They have malicious intentions and are trying to destroy my team using publicity stunts.
Trying to dismantle my panel with lies, rumours and scandals
They are attempting to ruin my reputation through false statements, rumors, and scandals.
But uh, I pull through it like I'm tugging a war
I endure it like a soldier at battle, struggling through the tough times.
I'm still popping dirty, still smoking, point clicking
Despite my problems and difficulties, I still pop bottles, smoke and live life to the fullest.
Watching the doors open, no joking, everything's remoting
I am alert and ready for opportunities, always waiting for a chance to strike.
No choking or bleeding, this ride is for free
I am not going to back down, even if it means getting hurt, because this journey is priceless.
No matter what you got your dying for free
No matter how much you have, you cannot pay to avoid death.
Automatically i'm focused like thirty five millimetres
I am extremely focused on my goals, just like a camera with a thirty-five-millimeter lens.
All of the sudden like such and such wants to meet us
Suddenly, important people want to meet us and collaborate.
All of the sudden like such and such wants to greet us
Famous people are approaching and greeting us as if we are important.
The same, will you believe us
But will you believe that we are genuine and not just another publicity stunt?
Now, they're all trying to cheat us
Everyone wants a piece of our success, but they are not willing to work as hard as we did to get there.
Sometimes, they try to repeat us
Others may try to imitate our success, but they will never truly be like us.
Why is they yacking like they fucking with these, I don't know
Why are they pretending to compete with us, when we do not understand their intentions?
Why is they stunting like they holding the keys, tell me
Why are they acting like they have control and power over everything, when it's not true?
Them type of people don't be holding no heat, no
These people are not real tough guys and are not capable of extreme actions.
Then how the fuck they gon' be rolling with me, yeah
If they are not tough and cannot handle tough situations, then how can they be a part of my crew?
Dude, how the hell you ain't going to waste your time, wait your time
Why aren't you using your time wisely and waiting for the right opportunity?
Your mouth's going to fuck around and going to waste your time, hey
Talking too much and taking no action will only slow you down and waste your time.
I told them niggas' that ain't going to grind
I warned them that if they don't work hard and grind, they will not succeed.
When its peso time, come out and take your shine dirty
When it's time to get paid, come out and earn your success.
I'm the same nigga that's out of control, that's out of control
I am a wild and unpredictable person.
I put a little malinger out on the roll, hey
I have put a little extra effort into my work to increase my chances of success.
The bigger it just got the calico
The more successful I am, the more enemies I face and the more dangerous the situation becomes.
I been cocking and loading, I been popping them fours, yeah
I have been preparing myself for any situation, ready to defend myself if necessary.
Set that aside 'cause I've got to get those, got to get those
I will set aside my doubts and insecurities to achieve my goals.
The finest shit than what you're proud of me for, tell me
I will achieve the finest success possible, something that I can truly be proud of.
The dirty, either you going to ride or you don't, yeah
You either join me in my journey or you do not, it's that simple.
Inside there's more shit, if not, we're gone, nigga
If you cannot handle what's inside, then you cannot stick around in the long run.
Watch me now, I'm spiffy now (come on)
Watch me now, I am looking fresh and stylish now.
Smoke sticky now and the misses' pick me now (you tell 'em)
I am confident and attractive, and women are now showing interest.
Well, if I said it, I've done it, if I've done it, I did it
I only say what I mean, and when I say I will do something, I actually do it.
And if I, and if I want it, if I don't put it against it
If I want something, I will go after it without hesitation.
The way that I should spend it to get just how I should
I know exactly how to spend my time and energy to achieve my goals.
All money ain't good money but no money ain't good
Not all money is worth chasing, but having no money is also a problem.
I took the hood tactics and plot with musical talents
I have combined my street smarts with my musical abilities to succeed.
Trying to create a balance in between Minnesota and Dallas
Striving to maintain balance between my past in Minnesota and present in Dallas.
Never matters when I'm speaking, if you're peeping, just let me know
It doesn't matter when or what I am saying, if you are observing, just let me know.
I'm guaranteed to keep it cracking, just like eggs hitting the floor, uh
I am sure to keep things exciting and full of energy, like eggs cracking on the floor.
I'm dotting, just wanna be, I ask, oh
I am simply striving to be successful and asking for what I deserve.
Clipping the wings I want to fly ass oh
Others are trying to hold me back from achieving my full potential.
Only Q and D Miles can look down on me
Only my closest friends and family members can have authority over me and judge me.
Maybe, I should bee bee in my head, I put it down, homie
Maybe I should be more confident in myself and put everything I have into my work.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cornell Haynes, Jason Epperson, Jay Thomas
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