Pac Div consists of brothers Like and Mibbs, along with BeYoung. They have … Read Full Bio ↴Pac Div consists of brothers Like and Mibbs, along with BeYoung. They have been together since 2006. The group from just north of Los Angeles have emulated their idols, such as Native Tongues, Hieroglyphics and even Thug Life in slow-crafted, conceptual music. In mid 2006, Pacific Division’s BlendTape premiered, as a thematic mixtape combining mid-‘90s classic-inspired covers with newer works with producer Swiff-D (The Diplomats, Snoop Dogg, Nas). After being signed to Universal Records they released a self titled EP in 2009.

Cross Trainers
Pac Div Lyrics

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[Chorus]
I got my cross-trainers on, motherfucker, I run shit
All I do is rap, make dough for the dumb shit
The return of that 808 trunk hit
Cash in my palm, I'mma pass the baton, GO!
Cross trainers on my motherfuckin' feet (go!)
Cross trainers on my motherfuckin' feet (go!)
Cross trainers on my motherfuckin' feet

Cash in my palm, I'mma pass the baton

You be on that fuck shit, I'm tryin' to make bucks quick
Don't talk to me if money ain't the subject
93's laced up, we about to run shit
Mibbs right beside me, BeYoung got the blunt lit
Shawn on the cut, Swiff D on the drum kits
Standin' on your table with a bottle and a drunk bitch
Fallin' all over spillin' drinks, tryin' to tongue kiss
Money over hoes, so you know I ain't the one, Miss
Take her home, make her moan, and when I get done: (Switch!)
Pass her off like a basketball
Stay with dimes, I'm like Nash to y'all
My living room look like a casting call
Don't be bringing hoes where (?) are
A sweet talkin' nigga, ask your mom
My nigga, that's your squad?
We treat line-ups like that's Lebron
Push backwards like the bush whackers
We ain't just kush rappers - we max it out like Foot Action

[Chorus]

Nigga hand over fist, bring some cash in this bitch
Y'all niggas picture near puttin' swag in your spliffs
My niggas cop the 7 just to laugh at the 6
Like "nigga, do you know how much ass I'mma get?"
Wrote a plan out, let's dip, we can market and sing
Put that cash in a stash, save that part for the rent
Only way niggas swingin' is to target the fence
That's why everything we're singing hit the target like Prince, man
I'm talkin' vanity and "Can it be?"'s
Stickin' to the strategy, how simple can it be?
Niggas comin' home we gon' put them on the salary
Niggas think they cold 'til we push our shit to Calgary

Yea, you're who-blah and your shoe rot
You're too shy to be Rah Rah, your due ska
You're new job from Calgary to the new spot
Threw that 2pac on, but couldn't ride like we used 'ta
Used up, you're new guy's shoe size
Drew ties, never move pies move lines
She do lines why we shoot rhymes, shoo fly
Don't bother the father, just let me do mine

[Chorus]

It's notorious, peep it
Y'all niggas is Victoria's Secret
Soft as Mom's lingerie
It's a man's world boy, put the pom-poms away
It's only right we got our palms on LA
Cause if Pac was alive, you'd get bombed on today
Bombs bombs away, like 'Bron 'Bron and Wade
We been had next, now it's our time to play, nigga

Your false prophets will never jump in my pockets
You're poppin' your gums and I'm poppin' your optics
Optimus Prime when I'm done
And the topic of music is me
And the logic is usually
You should stop in and grab a degree
In the science of how to emcee
And I'm watchin' the critic critique
When I'm climbing the valleys and peaks
And aligning myself
While I'm riding Orion's belt
In the street and defiling this beat
As a dead bitch that lay at my feet
This is King shit

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song Cross-Trainers by Pac Div is a depiction of their hustles as rappers, who take no days off when it comes to their craft, and their passion for making money. The chorus is a repeated reminder that they have their cross trainers on and they run things while making money for the sake of the rap game. The rap game is likened to a race, and the trio is essentially passing the baton to each other as they take turns in making their verses. The line "Cash in my palm, I'mma pass the baton, GO!" is a reflection on how they make money and provide support for each other, showing that they work as a team.

The message is that money is the one thing that they take seriously, and they only associate with people who think likewise. They go to great lengths to emphasize their superiority over others who do not share the same mindset. The use of basketball in the song serves as a metaphor with the trio passing the ball to one another. Overall, the song is a representation of their hustle as rappers, their passion for making money, and their unwavering confidence in their skills.

Line by Line Meaning

I got my cross-trainers on, motherfucker, I run shit
I am powerful and in control, as symbolized by my athletic footwear.

All I do is rap, make dough for the dumb shit
My career is defined by making money through shallow music.

The return of that 808 trunk hit
My music has a powerful bass sound that will impress listeners.

Cash in my palm, I'mma pass the baton, GO!
I am ready to succeed and hand off my legacy to others.

Don't talk to me if money ain't the subject
I only want to discuss financial matters.

93's laced up, we about to run shit
My crew is prepared and confident in our ability to succeed.

Take her home, make her moan, and when I get done: (Switch!)
I have no respect for women and pass them around like objects.

Push backwards like the bush whackers
My crew is hardcore and will push back against anyone who challenges us.

Yea, you're who-blah and your shoe rot
You are insignificant and your footwear is in terrible condition.

It's a man's world boy, put the pom-poms away
Men are in charge and women should not try to take their place.

Your false prophets will never jump in my pockets
Fake people will never have influence on me financially.