Peaches
OutKast & Outkast Featuring Sleepy Brown & Scar Lyrics
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But I've got to hustle for the kids
God only knows what I've gone and been
'Til we reach the end
Just stay strong and be a friend
I cram to understand why a woman and a man
Make a plan to enter matrimony, then he takes her hand
Standin' in the stands, like a fan, watch her little man
Run ball, and everytime you see the family they look happy
Got her mama and her daddy and I think they got a lil' dog
But daddy had a cat on the side
He would hide her from his ride, decide not to divide
Kept the yam and the pie the spouse in the house
Boy, it's cheaper to keep her, you fuck around and take a loss
Come up short like Short Dog, cuss words flow like
(Motherfuckaer shit gotdamn asshole)
Took my shit (beitch) fuck!
Stages in life, no one said that it was right
But I've got to hustle for the kids
God only knows what I've gone and been
'Til we reach the end
Just stay strong and be a friend
It was the night that they did dipped and all throughout the palace
That didn't do us part, heartbroken, no more marriage (beitch)
When it happens you'll be slappin yourself rememberin'
You coulda remained boyfriend and girlfriend
Now you sittin' in the courthouse plaintiff and defendant
Pleadin' to the judge you was in it to win it
In the beginnin' was splendid, see she was grinnin' and spendin'
All of her time wit the kids an' in the kitchen she'd cook
She was fierce on the stove, it was always great
Covered plates in the microwave when I came home late
But now we just debate like some candidates, damn I hate
Friction, wishin' I had paperwork on the misses but I didn't
Damn, fuckin' around
Stages in life, no one said that it was right
But I've got to hustle for the kids
God only knows what I've gone and been
'Til we reach the end
Just stay strong and be a friend
Girl you have to remember
I gotta provide for the family and future
So please stay down and please stay around 'cause you know
That I'm tryna change but it's hard 'cause I've been this way
(Man you already knew that shit)
Stages in life, no one said that it was right
But I've got to hustle for the kids
God only knows what I've gone and been
'Til we reach the end
Just stay strong and be a friend
The lyrics of the song "Peaches" by Outkast featuring Sleepy Brown and Scar is a unique blend of Southern hip-hop style and funk. The first lines of the song signify the feel-good vibe that the song exudes. The use of the word 'sho' instead of 'sure' signifies the southern slang which is commonly used in rap music. The song is an introduction by Peaches, who calls out to the black community to break out their black low and booms phone. This signifies the culture and style that was prevalent in the southern hip-hop scene during the '90s.
The lyrics further emphasize that the song is for East Point, College Park, Decatur, and the swats, which are neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia. The song speaks to the pride that the artists have for their city and the community that has influenced their music. The term "Southernplayalisticadillacfunkymuzik" is a wordplay on the title of their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994).
The lyrics also signify the luxurious and opulent lifestyle that the artists now live in. The use of the terms "herringbone" and "nap booty" are metaphors for the richness and tightness of the beats in the song. The lyrics in the song further signify the influential status that the artists have attained and their dominance in the rap industry. The phrase "King Shit, all day, every day" emphasizes the authority and power that the artists possess.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah,
Acknowledging the start of the song with enthusiasm.
That shit sho feel good
Expressing the enjoyment felt from the music.
Hey player, dis Peaches
Introducing the artist named Peaches and speaking directly to the listener.
Coming back at ya one mo gen, wit a big whats up
Returning with another hit song and greeting the listeners.
Break out your black low, and your booms phone
Preparing the listeners to enjoy the music by wearing comfortable clothing and having a good sound system.
As I send it out one more time
Announcing that this is another release of the artist's music.
For East Pointe, College Park, Decatur, and the swats!
Shouting out cities in Georgia where the artist has roots and showing appreciation for their support.
We got that Southernplayalisticadillacfunkymuzik for yo' trunk
Promoting the genre of music that the artist creates and suggesting that it will sound great on the listener's sound system.
And it's fat like herringbone, and tight like nap booty
Describing the music with metaphors to illustrate that it sounds powerful and smooth.
So let me take you deep, straight to the point
Inviting the listener to really feel the music and enjoy it.
Cause it ain't nothing but King Shit, all day, everyday
Declaring that the music is the best and the artist is the king of their craft.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, PARKMAN INFINITY PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TERRENCE SMITH, ANTWAN PATTON, PATRICK BROWN, RAYMON MURRAY, RICO RENARD WADE, MICHAEL HARDNETT, PRESTON CRUMP, MARVIN PARKMAN
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