Dirty South
Outkast feat. Goodie Mob Lyrics

One to da two da three da four
Counting off before the start of the song

Dem dirty Red Dogs done hit the door
Police officers have arrived and are searching for something

And they got everybody on they hands and knees
Police are conducting a search and have everyone in the room on the ground

And they ain't gonna leave until they find them keys
The police are looking for a specific item, and are willing to search until they find it

Now if dirty Bill Clinton fronted me some weight
If a high-ranking person gave me illegal drugs to sell

Told me to keep two, bring him back eight
The person asked for a specific quantity of drugs, and expected a larger return

And I only brought him five and stuck his ass for three
Instead of giving him the agreed upon amount, the person stole some of the drugs for themselves and sold less than expected

Do you think that Clampett will sick his goons on me?
Will the person who gave me the drugs get angry and send people to harm me for shorting them?

See Martail Homes, that's my claim to fame
The artist is identifying a location where they became known for their criminal activities

That's where I learned my slickest trick in the dope-d-game
They gained experience in illegal activities and learned how to be more efficient and effective

Like my favorite, I call it lemon head delight
The singer has a specific method of selling drugs that they prefer

That's when you lick off all the yellow and you sell the white
They are explaining how they prepare drugs for sale

Right, well if pimpin' be a sport I be bein' the wide receiver
An analogy comparing pimping to a sport, with the singer stating they would be a successful participant

That nigga B-I-G will make y'all niggas believers
The singer is referencing rapper Notorious B.I.G. and saying that listening to his music will convince people of the singer's point

Sippin' on Cuervo Gold off in the club drunk as fuck
The singer is describing a scene in which they are drinking heavily in a nightclub

Callin' them hoes bitches, and smokin' my weed up
The artist is using derogatory language to refer to women, and smoking marijuana

When I'm too sober, year older, now I'm almost legal
When the artist is not under the influence of drugs/alcohol they realize they are getting older and need to become more responsible

Wanted to live the life of Cadillacs, Impalas and Regals
They had aspirations of wealth and success, equating this lifestyle with owning expensive cars

Fuckin' around wit hoes, bustin' nuts in they mouths
The singer is engaging in sexual activity with women, using vulgar language to describe it

Kickin' that same southern slang
The artist is using language common in the southern US

Lookin' for love off in yo' jaw hoe!
The artist is making a crude sexual joke

See powder gets you hyper, reefa makes you calm
Different drugs can have different effects on a person's state of mind

Cigarettes give you cancer, woo woo's make you numb
The singer is highlighting the negative consequences of some drugs/substances

See never did I thank when I got grown
The artist is reflecting on their past actions and thoughts as they have grown older

That some pee wee sacks had been done took dis town
The singer has realized that they were not the only one selling drugs in their area

See life's a bitch then you figure out
The singer is acknowledging that life can be difficult, but one must learn to navigate it

Why you really got dropped in the Dirty South
The singer is offering an explanation as to why they got involved in illegal activities in the southern US

See in the 3rd grade this is what you told
The artist is reminiscing about a time when they were younger and received a message/lesson

You was bought, you was sold
The artist was taught that society can be manipulative, and that people can be exploited

Now they sayin' Juice left some heads cracked
The singer is referencing a recent event where someone may have caused harm to others

I betcha Jedd Clampett want his money back
A reference to a fictional character, highlighting that people who provided the singer drugs may want retribution

See East Point Atlanta threw this road block
There is a physical barrier to the artist's illegal activities

Talking 'bout all this blow traffic got to stop
The authorities are aware of drug trafficking in the area and are attempting to prevent it

So the big time players off John Freeman Way
The people who are successful and profiting from drug sales are adapting their methods and trying to avoid the roadblock

Had to find themselves another back street to take
They are using alternate/more hidden routes to avoid detection

Cause back in the day we was outta control
The artist reflects on a time when they and others were behaving irresponsibly

We didn't understand, "Naw nigga, that money ain't' yours"
They did not initially recognize the harm they were causing by selling drugs

That's when me and Big State took an oath and sweared
The singer and another individual made a commitment to not talk about their illegal activities

Never would we talk, never would we tell
Again, emphasizing the importance of keeping their drug-selling a secret

So when they pulled up bumpin' "Rock The Bells"
Another group arrived and started playing music loudly

We took what we want and left them quiet as hell
The artist and their associates stole what they could and quickly left without drawing attention to themselves

Now that Cobras got the boys on Delowe on they back
The singer is referencing a specific location where police are investigating

Gipp holler at Miss Ann she said they didn't get the trap
Some of the people involved communicated with each other to discuss what the police may have found

Behind the black, behind green, behind the red tint
The people involved in illegal activities are hiding their drugs in creative ways/colors

Dealers breaking off that blow up for those woodchips
People involved in selling drugs are shorting buyers by providing less actual drugs for the money they receive

A lot of faces ain't around, a lot of folks got shot
The artist acknowledges the violence that can come with drug-related activities

Scatta Mack droppin' G's while that Cristal pop
The singer is describing a scene where people are drinking expensive champagne and talking about drug prices

Been on the grind with Cool Breeze, droppin' pounds with B.
The artist is talking about different individuals they have worked with in the drug-selling business

Eric Neat is the coolest from my century
The singer is saying that someone named Eric Neat is the most impressive person they have worked with

Mack town keeps growing, old school like Charles
The business of selling drugs continues to expand and evolve

Stankin' like them Lincolns in Piedmont Park
The singer is using a vivid comparison to describe the impact of drug use

Perry Homes to Herndon Homes, to all tha Homes
The artist is describing different neighborhoods where drug sales are taking place

Adamsville to Pool Creek, shit just don't sleep in tha Dirty South
The business of selling drugs is ongoing and always active in the southern US

See powder gets you hyper, reefa makes you calm
Repeating a previous lyric to emphasize the different effects of different drugs/substances

Cigarettes give you cancer, woo woo's make you numb
Another line repeated to emphasize the negative consequences of some drugs/substances

What you niggas know about the Dirty South
The artist is questioning how much others know about the southern US and its drug culture