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).
Woodgrain and Leather Wit a Hole
Nelly Lyrics
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Come over baby, come over here, sit down sit down
I need to talk to you for a second baby
I really been, kicking a few things around baby
And I want to share them with you right now, ya know what I'm saying?
Now later but now you understand me baby?
I want to talk to you cause I
I want to change your whole way of thinking baby ya know what I'm saying?
Ya see what I'm saying baby?
Cause this would allow you yourself baby, ya see what I'm saying?
To become more, with one with yourself, you see what baby?
All I'm asking, and-and proposing that you do is
You just, just listen to me right now baby, ya see what I'm saying?
I want to change your whole way of thinking baby, ya see?
I want to rearrange your whole medulla oblongata baby, ya see what I'm saying?
Can you DEAL with that right there baby? ya know what I'm saying?
Now I-I, I know-I know it's a little extreme right now baby
Be quiet, ya know what I'm saying? Listen, listen baby, listen ya know what I'm saying?
Listen to what I said baby, ya know what I'm saying?
You know listen to me baby, did you hear what I said baby?
I want to change your whole way, of thinking baby, ya see what I'm saying?
Did you hear me baby? Listen could you.. can you hear me baby?
Ya see what I'm sayin? Cause if you say what you heard I'll kill you
[Nelly]
Yo, I want to explain something to all the, squares out there
They may not know what 24, wood grain and leather with a hole is
24 inches or twenty-four inch rims in diameter
Wood grain is the type of material that goes like on the dashboard or your doors
Leather is like your seats
And the hole is what they call a sunroof
Or maybe a three-way power hole
[Chorus]
We ride, 24's or better, wood grain or leather, with a hole
That's all I know, I know
Plus - 15's in the trunk (trunk) system ain't no punk (punk)
Listen to it bump (boom boom) and there she blows
(There she blows!)
She blows
[Nelly]
I like to slide through the park (park) slightly after dark (dark)
Grab my lighter spark (woo!) up my, hydro
You know when I'm ridin I like to lay back and (hydro)
Fire up that killer, you know?
My foot slightly on the gas (gas) my system on blast (blast)
I'm spikin on some - (ooh!) and yeah, she knows
Yeah, she likes when I do that (she knows)
She knows
Who got the fire (fire) her word desire (desire)
I'm not for hire (oh no) but you, can go
You know you more than welcome to go ma (can goooo)
See'mon
Straight back to my place (my place) haste make waste (waste)
And you don't have to wait (no you don't girl) oh no you don't
You know you don't have to wait (you don't)
You know you got a V.I.P. pass girl!
[Chorus]
[Nelly]
Uhh, uhh
I'm Mr. P-I-M-P, J-you-I-see-E
Dirty E-N-T (we all we got) yeah that's meeeee
Why'know, me, Lazy (that's meeeee)
We try to do what we do, why'know?
What can I say (what can I say) I was, raised that way
You can ask my da-day (he'll tell you) and you will seeeee
Why'know he'll probably say somethin like
He got it honestly (you'll seeee) hahahaha
This for my, 9-to-5'ers (and my) my local riders (and my)
The block beaters (and) riding around with all those treeeeees
Please, I hope you got a stash spot somewhere why'know?
Won'tcha, please be gone from (please) just stay away (stay away)
Just stay out thurr (woop woop) I'm talkin bout the po-liiiice
Yeah man cause you know they'll try to hem you up
If you let 'em why'know? (the po-liiiice)
[Chorus]
[Nelly]
Check it! see'mon
Now what I want you to do right here is I want you to
Unravel that cigarillo or, open up that wrapper
Pull out them Zigs and the Zags and the Zags and the Zigs
And I want you to, take your time and be one with the road
I need you to turn your system up right now
If this ain't knocking in your system you need to get your money back
(Go now go!)
[Chorus]
The song Woodgrain and Leather wit a Hole by Nelly is a rap song that talks about the rapper’s love for cars and his luxurious lifestyle. In the beginning, he talks about wanting to change his partner's way of thinking and becoming one with oneself. Then, he goes on to explain to his audience the meaning behind some of the different types of materials, such as wood grain, leather, and the hole, which refer to a sunroof in a car.
Through his lyrics, Nelly paints a picture of cruising around in his car, with 24-inch rims, and listening to his sound system, which includes a 15-inch subwoofer. He talks about his love for the recreational drug, marijuana, and how he enjoys it while riding around in his car. Additionally, Nelly mentions his group, Dirty E-N-T and his affiliation with pimping.
Overall, the song is about celebrating the luxurious lifestyle, where one can enjoy the finer things in life, which consist of expensive cars, sound systems, and drugs.
Line by Line Meaning
Come over baby, come over here, sit down sit down
Nelly wants the person he is talking to to come closer and sit down so that they can talk seriously.
I want to change your whole way of thinking baby ya know what I'm saying?
Nelly wants to change the person's mindset because he thinks it will be beneficial for them.
I want to rearrange your whole medulla oblongata baby, ya see what I'm saying?
Nelly wants to reorganize the person's brain and make them think differently.
Yo, I want to explain something to all the, squares out there
Nelly is addressing people who may not be familiar with the topic he is about to discuss.
They may not know what 24, wood grain and leather with a hole is
Nelly is going to explain the meaning behind the terms '24', 'wood grain', 'leather' and 'hole'.
Chorus
The hook of the song that describes Nelly's preference for riding cars with certain features.
I like to slide through the park (park) slightly after dark (dark)
Nelly enjoys driving in the park during the night.
You know when I'm ridin I like to lay back and (hydro)
Nelly likes to relax while listening and smoking weed when he is driving.
Who got the fire (fire) her word desire (desire)
Nelly is asking who has the weed and if his partner wants some.
I'm Mr. P-I-M-P, J-you-I-see-E
Nelly is introducing himself as a pimp and member of Dirty E-N-T.
This for my, 9-to-5'ers
Nelly is referring to people who work regular jobs.
Please, I hope you got a stash spot somewhere why'know?
Nelly is telling his listeners to be careful with their illegal items and stash them in a safe place while driving.
Now what I want you to do right here is I want you to
Nelly is instructing his listeners to take a moment and enjoy the ride while smoking weed and listening to music.
If this ain't knocking in your system you need to get your money back
Nelly is saying that if the music is not playing loud enough, the person should seek a refund for their sound system.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CORNELL HAYNES, JAYSON BRIDGES
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