Paul Wall (born Paul Slayton on March 30, 1980) is an American rapper, DJ, … Read Full Bio ↴Paul Wall (born Paul Slayton on March 30, 1980) is an American rapper, DJ, and promoter from Houston, Texas. Notable as one of the few successful white Southern rappers, Slayton is affiliated with Swishahouse Records, formerly Swisha Blast Records. Slayton is a graduate of Jersey Village High School and studied mass communications at the University of Houston for three years. Paul Wall was originally one-half of Houston power duo The Color Changin' Click, alongside long-time partner (and now estranged acquaintance) Chamillionaire in 1998.

Wall's first music industry exposure came as a street team member on the Northwest side of Houston, promoting southern artists such as T.I. and labels like Cash Money and The New No Limit. He is also an accomplished and proficient mixtape and party DJ, known for producing mixtapes in the now-well-known screwed & chopped style, which was invented by the late DJ Screw. While he has recently stated on record that South LE. (in Houston's southside) is his base of operations, it is not the neighborhood that Paul Wall is actually from. Paul Wall has claimed several such neighborhoods over his career, starting with De Soto in Acres Homes (his original home neighborhood), then switching to Gulf Bank (also in Acres Homes).

Paul Wall, Chamillionaire and Jon Higgins were originally affiliated with Swishahouse Records, but left for Paid in Full Records a short time later. After several mixtape and independent releases, including the critically acclaimed 'Get Ya Mind Correct', the two parted ways on bad terms. Chamillionaire continued to release independent records, while Paul Wall returned to the Swishahouse fold. This move allowed him to appear on Mike Jones' first commercially distributed single, "Still Tippin'", from his first major label album 'Who Is Mike Jones?'.

His major label debut, 'The People's Champ', has produced a lead single, "Sittin' Sidewayz", which is receiving national radio and television play. In August, 2005, rumors began to circulate that Paul Wall and Chamillionaire had settled any differences that remained between them, and are again on good terms with one another. Paul Wall also appeared with GLC on the song "Drive Slow" on Kanye West's second solo album, 'Late Registration'.

Paul Wall is the owner and proprietor of TV Jewelry in Houston. The store specializes in the production of grills, silver, gold, or platinum caps and diamond inlays (usually princess-cut diamonds). Grills have become a growing trend in rap culture and have even influenced its own song. "Grillz", by Nelly featuring Paul Wall along with other artists, where at one point Paul raps "Call me George Foreman 'cause I'm sellin' everybody grillz.)

My City
Paul Wall Lyrics

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[Chorus]
I believe I can fly fly fly
I believe I can fly fly fly
I'm so high
I'm so high
I'm so high
I'm so high
I believe I can fly fly fly

I believe I can fly fly fly
I'm so high
I'm so high
I'm so high
I'm so high
I Believe I can fly

Aye Aye Aye
Bitch I'm sittin' so high, I believe I can fly
The coupe looks delicious the rims are waving bye
? long like Diddy, I put on for my city
Cologne Kush and Henny, I'm gone in that Hemi
I'm gold but you don't hear me, four to the dome if you can hear me
They say I need a pull-up when I pull up I'm the shit man
When I grow up I wanna be like t-pain a hit man
But do yourself a favor partna don't be talkin' shit man
Your broad done up and broke your heart my whole squad hit man
Hold up I see dead people, its just the dead white guys on my bread people

[Chorus]

I'm high as the moon and I'm flyer than a mosquito
Stacking my chips I got a bank full of Doritos
I'm too cool for school so I'm teaching a class
Chiefin' on that purple rain partna puff puff pass
See im higher than the price of gas gone off vanilla cream
Rolling off of mac Dre leaning like a triple beam
I got my wrist froze up like computer screens
So fresh so clean exhale sticky green
I got the top steady droppin' like record sales
Paint changing colors like Tyra bank's finger nails
Choose the fast life I'm the flashy type
Diamonds in my mouth sparkle look like sprite
I'm so high

[Chorus]

I believe I can lean spite and codeine
Someones sleeping on the scene
That's a hell of a dream I'm a hell of a guy
That's a hell of a blunt fire it up lets get high
You can call me g5 cause I be in the clouds
Somewhere in the club with my clothes smelling loud
And never will I smile cuz I be biting down
Rollin off a p probably muggin' with a frown
But naw ain't nothing wrong how could he be on rich
Bitch looked at my whip bitch looked at my wrist
My wrist is tricked in ice my neck is dripped in ice
Bitch look at my life don't you wanna be my wife?
Would you like to be my girl? dont you wanna change your life?
I can change your life grab the credit card and swipe, like see?

Fly fly fly

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

Paul Wall's song "My City" is a hip-hop track that talks about his love for his city and how high he is in the clouds. The song begins with the chorus, where Paul Wall believes that he can fly and is extremely high. The rapper talks about his luxurious lifestyle and how he is a hitman like his idol T-Pain. He also encourages others not to talk too much and concentrate on their own lives.

In the first verse, Paul Wall talks about his love for weed, alcohol and his car. He says that he is too cool for school and teaches his class. The rapper is high on purple rain and carries himself like a triple beam. In the second verse, Paul talks about his diamonds, cars, and how high he is. He calls himself a "hell of a guy" and claims that he can change anyone's life with his credit card. The track ends with the chorus, where Paul Wall sings that he can fly and is so high.

Line by Line Meaning

I believe I can fly fly fly
I am feeling on top of the world and nothing can bring me down, just like how flying would make me feel invincible

I'm so high
I am under the influence of drugs, and I feel like I'm on top of the world as a result

Bitch I'm sittin' so high, I believe I can fly
I am high on drugs, and I feel like I am capable of anything, just like how flying would make me feel invincible

The coupe looks delicious the rims are waving bye
The car I'm in looks amazing and the rims are so impressive they appear to be waving goodbye to anyone who isn't as cool as me

? long like Diddy, I put on for my city
I am doing everything possible to represent my city in the best way possible, just like how Diddy does

Cologne Kush and Henny, I'm gone in that Hemi
I am high on Cologne Kush (a type of marijuana) and drinking Henny (Hennessy, a type of cognac), and driving my Hemi (a type of vehicle) like a maniac

I'm gold but you don't hear me, four to the dome if you can hear me
I am rich and famous, but no one is paying attention to me, so I will take more drugs to help me forget about that fact

They say I need a pull-up when I pull up I'm the shit man
People doubt my abilities, but when I show up, I am the best and everyone knows it

Your broad done up and broke your heart my whole squad hit man
People have hurt you in the past, but my friends and I would never do that, and instead, we will come to your aid

I'm high as the moon and I'm flyer than a mosquito
I am extremely high, and I feel like I can fly, even lighter than the tiny body of a mosquito

Stacking my chips I got a bank full of Doritos
I am making a lot of money and I am so successful that I can afford to have a bank account filled with Doritos chips

I'm too cool for school so I'm teaching a class
I am so cool and successful that I don't need to attend school, and instead, I am teaching my own class

Chiefin' on that purple rain partna puff puff pass
I am smoking a type of marijuana called Purple Rain and passing it around to my friends

I got the top steady droppin' like record sales
I have a convertible vehicle with the top down, and just like how record sales are going down, the top of my car is also steadily going down

Diamonds in my mouth sparkle look like sprite
I have diamonds on my teeth that sparkle and shine so bright, they look like the popular soda, Sprite

I believe I can lean spite and codeine
I feel like I can lean (slang for sip) on spite and codeine (a type of opioid) because I am so high, and nothing can stop me

That's a hell of a dream I'm a hell of a guy
I have a great dream of being successful and famous, and I am sure that I am an amazing person to achieve it

I can change your life grab the credit card and swipe, like see?
I am so successful that I can change anyone's life just by using my credit card, and I want people to see how amazing I am for doing so

Fly fly fly
I feel like I can fly, and I am convinced that nothing can stop me or bring me back down to reality

Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL JOHNSON

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