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.)
Outro
Paul Wall Lyrics
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They didn't know that eventually I'd be the one to worry about
When someone would mention me, they always tried to say I would flop
But this the sound of revenge
Yea
On the path to find out who's true
The only person you can really trust is you
Then you can always trust you know who
And if you don't know who you know who is
Then I feel so sorry for you
Cause that's really the only person that can judge you
Critics, people that wanna see you fail will tell you what you can't do
Shouldn't do and must do
But when you got that glow
Nobody else's words can really budge you
Revenge has always been looked upon as a sin
And sometimes you feel like you had to sin to win
Sometime it sound like :gunshot:
Is what it coulda been
When you get to the gates of Heaven they probably wouldn't let ya in
But ya change that meanin' up and success is what it is in the end
And instead of worryin' about what shoulda, coulda, woulda been
Ya turn your head toward the future and keep it movin'
Know what I'm sayin'?
Well say it again
Keep it movin'
Know what I'm sayin'?
Screw it then
Know what I'm sayin?
If you're waitin' for me to fail, your time is runnin' out on that clock
I'm runnin' to the finish yea, when I get there I ain't gonna stop
Success is what I couldn't have, but now I tell em look what I got
It's the sound of revenge
In the song Outro by Paul Wall, the rapper shares his journey to success despite negative comments and skepticism from others. He talks about the importance of trusting yourself and not letting critics or naysayers bring you down. The song represents the sound of revenge by proving doubters wrong through success.
Paul Wall mentions that people didn't believe in him or think he could make it to the top, but now he's the one they worry about. He shares that the only person you can truly trust is yourself, and even then, it can be difficult. He mentions that you need to trust "you know who," which could refer to a higher power or something within yourself. He emphasizes the idea that critics and those who want to see you fail will try to hold you back, but when you have confidence in yourself and your abilities, nobody else's words can hurt you. In the end, success is the best revenge.
Paul Wall also touches on the idea that revenge has traditionally been considered a sin. He acknowledges that sometimes it feels like you have to resort to this to win or achieve success, but he challenges this notion by flipping the meaning of revenge. Instead, he defines success as his revenge by proving others wrong and accomplishing his goals. He encourages listeners to keep moving forward and not dwell on missed opportunities, but to focus on the future.
Overall, Outro is a motivational song that encourages self-confidence, resilience, and perseverance despite obstacles and doubters. It emphasizes the idea that success is the ultimate revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
They said no when I told them that I'd find a way to get to the top
People initially dismissed my ambition to succeed
They didn't know that eventually I'd be the one to worry about
Now that I've achieved success, they're the ones who are envious of me
When someone would mention me, they always tried to say I would flop
Critics doubted my abilities and predicted failure
But this the sound of revenge
My success is a form of revenge against my doubters
Yea
Expressing affirmation and confidence
On the path to find out who's true
In the pursuit of success, I'm learning who my true supporters are
The only person you can really trust is you
Self-belief is crucial in achieving success
And if you feel like you can't even trust you
When doubt creeps in, it can be difficult to trust yourself
Then you can always trust you know who
In times of doubt, trust your instincts and intuition
And if you don't know who you know who is
If you're uncertain about your intuition, you're in trouble
Then I feel so sorry for you
Not trusting yourself is a major barrier to success
Cause that's really the only person that can judge you
Ultimately, you're the only one who knows what's best for you
Critics, people that wanna see you fail will tell you what you can't do
Negative influences will try to limit your potential
Shouldn't do and must do
They'll try to impose their beliefs on you
But when you got that glow
When you're in the zone and confident in your abilities
Nobody else's words can really budge you
No one can bring you down when you're at your best
Revenge has always been looked upon as a sin
Taking revenge is often viewed as immoral
And sometimes you feel like you had to sin to win
At times, you may resort to immoral means to achieve success
Sometime it sound like :gunshot:
Achieving success can be as intense as a gunshot
Is what it coulda been
It's easy to get caught up in what could have happened
When you get to the gates of Heaven they probably wouldn't let ya in
Success achieved through immoral means may not be enough for entry into heaven
But ya change that meanin' up and success is what it is in the end
You can redefine success by achieving it without compromising your values
And instead of worryin' about what shoulda, coulda, woulda been
It's better to focus on the present and future instead of the past
Ya turn your head toward the future and keep it movin'
Continuing to work hard and advance forward is key to success
Know what I'm sayin'?
Asking for agreement or understanding
Well say it again
Reinforcing the message to keep pushing forward
Screw it then
If someone doesn't believe in your success, ignore them and focus on your goals
If you're waitin' for me to fail, your time is runnin' out on that clock
Those who doubt my success will eventually be proven wrong
I'm runnin' to the finish yea, when I get there I ain't gonna stop
Persistence and determination will help me reach my goals
Success is what I couldn't have, but now I tell em look what I got
My success is proof that I can achieve what was once impossible
It's the sound of revenge
My success is a form of retaliation against those who doubted me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FARHOT, ISAAC HAYES, JASON NEVILLE THOMPSON
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