Boy
Nelly Feat. Lil' Flip & Big Gipp Lyrics
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[Chorus]
Booooyyy
[Repeat 4X]
[Nelly]
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
How could this be boy
You gotta be blind to sell more records than me boy
I can't complain boy
Don't say my name boy
I'm like a run away slave I'm off the chain boy
I'm bout' to jet boy
Straight flex boy
I'm about to round princess cut and bagette boy
Don't disrespect boy
I'll break your neck boy
I got niggaz that sherm it up and get wet boy
We driving vets and bentley coupes boy
I ain't lying check my garage, I tell the truth boy
I do it big boy
You do it small boy
I do some shit that you can't even do at all boy
Platinum tooth boy
Make it two boy
Come to the crib you can bowl, swim, or hoop boy
Big rule boy
What are you doing in me yard
You can run two miles and you still in my yard
[Chorus]
[Big Gipp]
Quarter Quarters Nickels Dollars Dimes everytime boy
Butterfly my 84', fly first class boy
Dipping through the hood candy coated paint boy
Triple zero dope sacks no tax boy
You walk fast, well I slow-poke boy
You grip the leather, well I grip oak boy
I keep a crease in my Dickies when I corner hang
I love to sip champangne, funny ass names
Ladies love to see me Gucci or many of poochie
Love to see me in the gazelles to King Louis'
Shingles hanging from the end of my pants boy
They love to see me do the old man dance boy
I smoke plenty grass boy
I'm touching on the ass boy
Go ahead and Sir Mix-A-Lot put it on the glass boy
I'm from the South boy
That's how it go boy
We like to see em' drop it down
And touch they toes boy
[Chorus]
Lil Flipper..
[Lil' Flip]
I flip tracks boy
Like crack boy
I got that 62 inch Maybach boy
Two tone boy
Lets get it on boy
My money long boy
Now we smoking zones boy
Come take a hit boy
We got the shit boy
My big clover cost the price of ten bricks boy
I'm from the South boy
Don't run your mouth boy
Sshhh.... 'cause I'll have Al Capone at your house boy
Pull up in my drop top, you like boy
To you it's a Bentley, to me it's a toy
I'm like a pimp boy
I ride spinners boy
I'm hopping out with 3000 dollar tennis boy
Come take a look at me
I'm off the chain boy
The gameover, bitch, you know my name boy
I'm Lil Flip boy
A Clover G boy
You better free Will Lean and Pimp see boy
[Chorus - fade out]
The song "Boy" by Nelly featuring Lil' Flip and Big Gipp is a rap song that is about bragging and boasting. The opening lines of the chorus "Booooyyy" sets the tone for the song. Then, Nelly raps that he is shocked how someone else could be selling more records than him. He claims that he is off the chains and that he is about to fly away. He further brags about his wealth, possessions, and achievements. He mentions that he has expensive cars in his garage, a platinum tooth, and can do things that others can't do. Additionally, he warns those who disrespect him that he will break their neck.
In the next verse, Big Gipp follows the pattern of the song by boasting about his life. He mentions that he earns money in denominations- quarters, nickels, dollars, or dimes. He talks about driving a candy-coated car, always having top-grade weed, leisurely sipping champagne, and wearing designer clothes. He proudly claims that when he hangs out, he creases his Dickies and dances like an old man. He finally brags that women love him for all of these reasons.
Finally, Lil' Flip follows the same pattern and brags about his life. He says he flips tracks like crack and owns a Maybach. He also claims that he has enough money to smoke as many joints as he wants. He mentions that he owns expensive jewelry, including a clover, which costs as much as ten bricks. He also claims that he is a pimp and loves to hop out of his car with expensive shoes. He ends his verse by warning people not to run their mouths around him.
Overall, the song "Boy" by Nelly featuring Lil' Flip and Big Gipp is about each rapper boasting about their lives and how much better their lives are than others. They brag about their wealth, possessions, and achievements in all of their verses.
Line by Line Meaning
Booooyyy
Repeating the word 'boy' to emphasize the following lyrics
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Vocalization to get into the rhythm of the song
So you the kang boy
Addressing someone who claims to be the king
How could this be boy
Expressing disbelief or skepticism
You gotta be blind to sell more records than me boy
Boasting about one's record sales and implying that the other person is not as successful
I can't complain boy
Saying that one is happy with their current situation
Don't say my name boy
Warning someone not to mention one's name
I'm like a run away slave I'm off the chain boy
Comparing oneself to a runaway slave who is unchained and free
I'm bout' to jet boy
Saying that one is about to leave
Straight flex boy
Boasting about one's wealth or success
I'm about to round princess cut and bagette boy
Referring to the types of diamonds in one's jewelry
Don't disrespect boy
Warning someone not to be disrespectful
I'll break your neck boy
Threatening someone with physical violence
I got niggaz that sherm it up and get wet boy
Referring to friends who use drugs and become violent
We driving vets and bentley coupes boy
Boasting about expensive cars
I ain't lying check my garage, I tell the truth boy
Claiming that there are expensive cars in one's garage
I do it big boy
Boasting about doing things on a grand scale
You do it small boy
Belittling someone's accomplishments
I do some shit that you can't even do at all boy
Boasting about doing things that others cannot
Platinum tooth boy
Referring to a tooth with a platinum cap
Make it two boy
Considering getting another tooth with a platinum cap
Come to the crib you can bowl, swim, or hoop boy
Inviting someone to come to one's house and play sports
Big rule boy
Asking why someone is in one's yard
What are you doing in me yard
Asking why someone is in one's yard
You can run two miles and you still in my yard
Implying that one's yard is very large
Quarter Quarters Nickels Dollars Dimes everytime boy
Listing various denominations of money
Butterfly my 84', fly first class boy
Referring to a classic car with butterfly doors and traveling in luxury
Dipping through the hood candy coated paint boy
Driving through the neighborhood with a car that has brightly colored paint
Triple zero dope sacks no tax boy
Referring to the size of drug bags with no tax applied
You walk fast, well I slow-poke boy
Commenting on the different paces at which people walk
You grip the leather, well I grip oak boy
Referring to the material of one's car seats
I keep a crease in my Dickies when I corner hang
Keeping one's pants creased while hanging out in corners
I love to sip champangne, funny ass names
Enjoying drinking champagne with amusing names
Ladies love to see me Gucci or many of poochie
Impressing women with designer clothing
Love to see me in the gazelles to King Louis'
Impressing women with designer shoes and handbags
Shingles hanging from the end of my pants boy
Referring to decorative items hanging from one's pants
They love to see me do the old man dance boy
Implying that people enjoy watching one dance
I smoke plenty grass boy
Admitting to smoking marijuana
I'm touching on the ass boy
Sexually touching someone's buttocks
Go ahead and Sir Mix-A-Lot put it on the glass boy
Referring to a song about a woman's buttocks and saying to look at it
I'm from the South boy
Identifying as a southerner
That's how it go boy
Saying that this is just how things are
We like to see em' drop it down
Referring to enjoying watching women dance
And touch they toes boy
Referring to a dance move
I flip tracks boy
Saying that one makes music
Like crack boy
Saying that one's music is addicting like crack cocaine
I got that 62 inch Maybach boy
Referring to a luxury car
Two tone boy
Referring to the colors of the car
Lets get it on boy
Saying that one is ready to do something
My money long boy
Saying that one has a lot of money
Now we smoking zones boy
Referring to smoking marijuana
Come take a hit boy
Inviting someone to try the marijuana
We got the shit boy
Saying that one has marijuana
My big clover cost the price of ten bricks boy
Referring to an expensive piece of jewelry
Don't run your mouth boy
Warning someone not to talk too much
Sshhh.... 'cause I'll have Al Capone at your house boy
Threatening someone with violence from a notorious gangster
Pull up in my drop top, you like boy
Saying that one arrives in a convertible car
To you it's a Bentley, to me it's a toy
Saying that an expensive car is just a fun thing to have
I'm like a pimp boy
Comparing oneself to a pimp
I ride spinners boy
Referring to spinning rims on a car
I'm hopping out with 3000 dollar tennis boy
Referring to expensive shoes
The gameover, bitch, you know my name boy
Saying that one is successful and well-known
I'm Lil Flip boy
Introducing oneself as Lil' Flip
A Clover G boy
Referring to being a member of the Clover G crew
You better free Will Lean and Pimp see boy
Referencing rappers who were incarcerated at the time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES SPAULDING GLADFELTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
thefatalveli1
Flip KILLED IT
Tammy Jay
Boy or girl. ?? I was born a girl but look like a boy growing up. So hmm u talking about. Me with my twin Amy..
Lamont Peanut Miller Jr
My Favorite Song off that SWEAT Album. Nelly Wrecked this Song.
Jasmine Roy
Same. This and down in da water
Jareb Varela
dawwwg Lil flipp murdered this track
Matt
Ohhh Boyyyy, this is still the shit! Nelly 4 LIFE
Nick Provencio
that beat
Watson Anthony
Flip went in
bruno henriques do espirito santo
King Flip
mcdonkey500
"I'm like a runaway slave I'm off the chain"