March N Step
Paul Wall Lyrics

Ah they shouldn't a done this right here
Starting the song with an admonishing commentary on the act that has led them to rap this song.

March now step now march now step (yeah)
Repetitive call to urge everyone to march and step to the beat with affirmation.

March now step now march now step (blueberry still connect)
Repeating the call again, referring to the connection of blueberry for the listeners to understand that the beat is still tight and unaffected.

March now step now march now step
Reiterating the chorus to urge the listener to keep walking the talk to attain their goals with dedication.

You gotta march like a soldier
The chorus reinforces the idea that one should keep marching like a soldier in the face of difficulty and adversity.

Walk it how you talk it
The chorus emphasizes the need to walk and act the same way one speaks to align their actions with their words to gain respect and credibility.

Play it how you say it and stop acting on that hard shit
The chorus exhorts the listener to act with integrity and not pretend to be someone they are not or put on a tough facade to impress others.

Stripes on my back is what ya boy go to war wit
Referring to his past hardships, the artist says that he carries the mental and emotional scars from his battles with him as motivating reminders to keep fighting.

Never been faking or fronting or on that fraud shit
Asserting his authenticity and honesty, the artist declares that he has never pretended or lied to impress people.

I'm grinding
Starting his part, the artist asserts that he is working tirelessly to achieve his ambitions.

I'm posted up on the block like a stop sign
The singer is stationed at a corner like a stop sign, saying that he is keeping an eye out for any opportunity to better his situation.

Raised off of instinct with a mind like Einstein
Referring to his innate intelligence, the artist says that he was born with sharp intuition and a superior intellect that drives his decision-making.

I'm a certified hustler and a G
The singer boasts of his skills as a hustler, someone who can make things happen with hard work, and being a G, which implies he is respected as a leader in the community.

Trying to metamorphosize a hundred two a hundred three
The singer is attempting to build on his current success and transition from being a millionaire to a multimillionaire.

I'm chasing after currency and accumulating green
The singer is primarily interested in making money and amassing wealth through his efforts.

With the heart of a lion, I'm on the grind like a dope feign
The artist is describing his unwavering motivation, commitment, and dedication to his work, comparing himself with a drug addict's relentless pursuit of their addiction.

I've got the street smarts of Avon Barksdale
Referencing a character from The Wire, the artist claims to possess the same astute observational and manipulative skills as the street-smart drug dealer and criminal organization leader.

I took a couple hits but I'm still flowing like blood cells
The singer has taken some hits, metaphorically or literally, but has not been defeated and is still moving ahead like blood cells circulating in the body.

My money's epidemic, it multiply fast
The singer's wealth is growing and multiplying quickly like an epidemic, indicating its growth and abundance.

I'm grinding in the cut like a piece of broken glass
The artist is working hard to achieve his goals while staying hidden and unnoticed, much like a sharp object that can easily cut someone but is also difficult to detect.

Addicted to the hustle allergic to being broke
The artist has an unquenchable drive to work hard and achieve his ambitions, and even the thought of being broke is unbearable to him.

Never falling off cuz I stay on my note
The artist avoids losing focus and momentum by staying dedicated to his work so that he does not lose his ability to achieve his aspirations.

Hey, get off my dick, Hollygroove Weezy
The singer is addressing detractors who say negative things about him and telling them to mind their own business.

Young money billionaire, Hermes winter ware
The artist is proud to represent the Young Money label while flaunting his expensive designer clothes.

I'm trying to get somewhere like I ain't never been no where
The singer is striving for success, and his current position and past experiences do not define his future potential for greater achievements.

They probably suffocate trying to breathe this endo air
The singer is referring to the potent marijuana smoke he and his friends are inhaling and joking about how it could potentially harm others.

Halt who goes there, nigga I live there
The singer, in a commanding tone, announces his presence and status in the community, daring those who question him to challenge him.

I run on top of water, I walk on thin air
The artist describes himself in supernatural terms, implying that he can achieve the impossible and overcomes obstacles with ease.

I ride around with a MAC10 squared
The artist is carrying a dangerous weapon, a semi-automatic gun, to protect himself from danger or harm.

That's a pair of semi-automatic shooting everywhere
The singer emphasizes the danger of his weapon, stating that it can fire rounds in quick succession and potentially cause widespread harm.

I don't care if authority come by here
The singer disregards authority and will not change his ways, even if they come to investigate him or his actions.

They get it just like them niggaz who ain't from by here
The artist is also unapologetic if outsiders do not understand him or his community and wants them to experience the same consequences as the locals who may cross him.

Yeah, and I'm extra bout it
The artist is taking pride in his aggressiveness and will not back down from anyone or anything that comes his way.

If I get in beef I do something about it before I get out
The artist is quick to respond to any conflict he faces and will act decisively to protect himself or his interests.

Yeah, Lil Wayne never dropped the Lil
The singer is highlighting Lil Wayne's name and success in the rap game, saying he never let go of the 'Lil' from his name to represent his roots.

I gave Paul a hundred thousand for my grill
The artist paid a significant amount of money to the rapper Paul Wall to make him a custom-made grill (a gold or diamond-studded mouthpiece).

Yeah, I'm so New Orleans that I can't hide
The singer is proud of his New Orleans upbringing and cultural identity and does not try to suppress it or act differently.

You know I'm cutting something I'm spitting peroxide, Weezy
The singer is using peroxide, a disinfectant, metaphorically to imply that his rhymes are sharp and clean, free of any impurities, and teasingly addressing Lil Wayne by his nickname.

I ain't never had a hand, I ain't never been a beggar
The singer is underscoring his independent spirit and capacity for self-reliance and self-sufficiency, saying that he has never had to ask anyone for help or money.

On the grind like a bootlegger, I'm a go getter
The artist is working hard to achieve his ambitions, much like a bootlegger selling illegal alcohol who has to stay hidden and hustling to earn a living.

I'm Bobby Fischer on the mic making chess moves
The artist is an expert in his field like Bobby Fischer was in chess, strategic and calculating, making complex moves that require deep thought and anticipation.

This suckers playing checkers simply destined to lose
The singer dismisses his competitors, saying that they are playing a simpler game and cannot match his level of skill and expertise, destined to fail.

The Martha Stewart made it blind
The singer's bling is flashy and impressive, as if made by Martha Stewart, a well-known designer and entrepreneur.

See the chains bump ends
The artist is referring to his chains' connections or parts that connect multiple chains to each other and the sound they make when touching each other.

Me and a couple lady friends blowing piff in the wind
The artist is smoking marijuana with some female friends, enjoying the moment without worries and consequences.

I got the wrist ware, smooth and sleek
The artist is flaunting his watches, saying that they are of high quality, good-looking, and on-trend.

Nothing but ?
The meaning is unclear, as there is a gap and no audio or lyrics follow this line.

You ain't never saw a watch like this so go ahead and take a peek
The artist is suggesting that his wristwatch is unique and impressive, and inviting others to take a closer look to appreciate its beauty.

I'm massive in the streets like a diesel truck
The singer is prominent and influential in his community, much like a large, powerful truck that can be heard and felt when it passes by.

Indulging in that purple stuff getting full of that puff puff
The singer is smoking marijuana or drinking codeine syrup, which is often purple-colored and getting high from it.

Tote the iron, I'm double dutch
The singer carries a deadly weapon and is ready to use it if necessary like a jump rope, where timing is excellent, and quick reflexes are necessary.

I'm ice water up in the clutch
The artist is confident and calm under pressure, like ice water poured over hot metal, which cools it down and prevents it from overheating or burning out.

Place your bet, I'll call ya bluff
The artist is issuing a challenge of sorts, saying that he will risk everything he has to prove his point and is confident enough to know that he will win.

Paul Wall baby that's what's up
The singer refers to his collaborator, Paul Wall, and expresses his admiration and respect for him.

You gotta march like a soldier (now all my dope boys march)
Reiterating the chorus, the singer is addressing his followers, urging them to keep moving forward and keep chasing their dreams like soldiers.

You gotta walk it like you talk it (we got the dope girls dipping)
Encouraging his followers to act with integrity and honesty, the artist wants them to align their actions with their words and to have the respect and admiration of others, as the girls on the street are attracted to their behavior.

You gotta march like a soldier (now all my dope boys march)
Reiterating the chorus for emphasis and motivation.

You gotta walk it like you talk it (we got the dope girls dipping)
Final chorus of the song to reinforce the message that the listener must remain steadfast, true to themselves, and fully committed to their goals.