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.)
Sittin' Sideways
Paul Wall Lyrics
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[Chorus 2x]
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
On a Sunday night I might bang me some..
[Paul Wall talking]
[Paul Wall]
It's the people's champ, I'm something like a baller
The candy paint dripping off of the old school Impala
I'm with that Big Bank Hank, that Poppi Joe and Box
Trunk bump like chicken pox, turn the bass up just a notch
You see them blades choppin', you see that trunk poppin'
Ho's that diss me in the club, the same ho's in the parking lot boppin'
They see me in the Jag, acting bad with T Ferris
Open mouth and showcase ice, and you gon' see about 20 karats
I'm what they do, you on 5-9 double O
In the Tahoe on 24's, I'm the truth, I got that glow
I'm out that Swisha House with Archie Lee and Couda Bang
Sittin' sideways on swang, the candy paint dripping off the frame
You see me acting bad, I'm showing out and pulling stunts
Say cheese and show my fronts, it's more carrots/karats than Bugs Bunny's lunch
It's Paul Wall baby, I got it made
I got a cup full of that oil, and I'm paid plus I'm sittin' sideways
[Chorus:]
[Paul Wall]
What it do
I'm on the block posted up like a mailbox
Slanging licks on the grind, putting money in my socks
A legend in the hood for gold grills and poppin' seals
A icon on the mic for showcasing my verbal skills
I'm in the club posted up with some gang bangers
Still flipping the old school candy Cadillac on swangers
I got a styrofoam white cup full of that drank
Looking for that dank, my hustle game sharp as a shank
Big bank take little bank, 84's and candy paint
Trying to find some "Honey Love" my macking game is top rank
These ho's peeping me, ear hustling on the side
Easedropping my conversation, trying to figure which car I drive
I'm on the scene strapped up like I was bungee jumping
Hit the corner you hear me bumping
Look at that cold grillin' woman
The trunks popped up, my music screwed and chopped
I'm the undisputed king of the parking lot, I'm sittin' sideways
[Chorus:]
[Big Pokey]
Maybe O. J's, ho's be going crazy when they see me
Sittin' sideways on them 24's
Watch ya ho, watch ya money, watch ya clothes
Single women's out the mold, glidin' like a ice skater
Motor like a snot nose
Suicide drop doors, mono blocks, chop mold
Customized deck, cause the mono block stock lows
Sadey Sade, Don Key, Paul Wall in the place
Heads up when you see us, we gon' put it in ya face
Redbones scoutin' together when I blaze
Boys smell lemon haze, I ain't the nigga to settle
I'm that dude with the metal, that get hot as a kettle
From messing 'round with some cat that ain't got it together
Flossing, breaking of the intersection, crossing
Three-wheelin' acting a iz-ass on them Bosses
S. You. C. In the door, M. O. B. On the place
Pull up in the driveway leanin' and I'm sittin' (I'm sittin')
[Chorus:]
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
On a Sunday night I might bang me some...
In "Sittin' Sideways," Paul Wall and Big Pokey pay homage to their Southern hip-hop roots and flashy car culture. The song is an anthem to the act of "sittin' sideways" or reclining in a car seat with one's body turned to the side, an iconic stance of Southern car culture. The lyrics describe their experiences driving around Houston in their candy-painted muscle cars, boasting about their wealth and popularity with women. With its catchy hook, Southern drawl, and heavy bass, the song became a popular hip-hop hit in the mid-2000s.
Paul Wall makes references to influential Southern hip-hop artists when he references "Big Bank Hank, that Poppi Joe and Box," and adds sentimental value to his chosen "old school Impala." He puts emphasis on his diamond-encrusted grills, T-Ferris, Archie Lee, and Couda Bang, who are all affiliated with Swisha House, the southern hip-hop label to which both Paul Wall and Big Pokey were signed at the time of the song's release. Big Pokey also references his car's "mono blocks" and "Bosses," specific details of car customization popular in Southern car clubs.
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the track, acting as a mantra that creates a hypnotic rhythm as the listener is placed into the world of sittin' sideways. Big Pokey's verse is a reminder that the song is a celebration of traditional hip-hop values, with shouts out to South Central Cartel ("S. You. C.") and M.O.B. ("Money Over Bitches") and admonitions to "Watch ya ho, watch ya money, watch ya clothes."
Line by Line Meaning
Feat, Big Pokey
Song features Big Pokey
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Riding in a car that's leaned over with music blasting and feeling good
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Riding in a car that's leaned over with music blasting and feeling good
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Riding in a car that's leaned over with music blasting and feeling good
On a Sunday night I might bang me some..
Talking about having an intimate encounter
"Swisha House, Big Pokey and Paul Wall baby"
Shoutout to Swisha House, Big Pokey, and Paul Wall
"It's the people's champ, I'm something like a baller"
Paul Wall is a champion and acts like a successful athlete
"The candy paint dripping off of the old school Impala"
The car has expensive custom paint job dripping like candy
"I'm with that Big Bank Hank, that Poppi Joe and Box"
Paul Wall is with rappers Big Bank Hank, Poppi Joe, and Box
"Trunk bump like chicken pox, turn the bass up just a notch"
The bass in the car's speaker system is very strong
"You see them blades choppin', you see that trunk poppin'"
The car has rims that are spinning and a hydraulic trunk system
"Ho's that diss me in the club, the same ho's in the parking lot boppin'"
The girls who insulted him in the club are dancing to his music in the parking lot
"They see me in the Jag, acting bad with T Ferris"
He is driving a Jaguar with friend T Ferris, acting like a bad boy
"Open mouth and showcase ice, and you gon' see about 20 karats"
Showing off his expensive jewelry, including a 20 karat diamond tooth
"I'm what they do, you on 5-9 double O"
He is popular and successful, while others are not
"In the Tahoe on 24's, I'm the truth, I got that glow"
Riding in a Tahoe with large rims, confident and shining
"I'm out that Swisha House with Archie Lee and Couda Bang"
He is leaving the Swisha House with rappers Archie Lee and Couda Bang
"Sittin' sideways on swang, the candy paint dripping off the frame"
Riding in a car that leans to one side, with custom paint dripping off the body
"You see me acting bad, I'm showing out and pulling stunts"
He is doing daring and impressive things to impress others
"Say cheese and show my fronts, it's more carrots/karats than Bugs Bunny's lunch"
Showing off teeth with diamonds, worth more than Bugs Bunny's lunch
"It's Paul Wall baby, I got it made"
Paul Wall has made it and is successful
"I got a cup full of that oil, and I'm paid plus I'm sittin' sideways"
He has money and is riding in a leaned over car with a cup of lean
"What it do"
A greeting or expression asking what's going on
"I'm on the block posted up like a mailbox"
He is standing on the street corner, watching the area intently
"Slanging licks on the grind, putting money in my socks"
He is making money illegally and hiding it in his socks
"A legend in the hood for gold grills and poppin' seals"
He is known for his gold teeth and opening pill bottles forcefully
"A icon on the mic for showcasing my verbal skills"
He is respected for his ability to freestyle rap
"I'm in the club posted up with some gang bangers"
He is in the club with some notorious criminals
"Still flipping the old school candy Cadillac on swangers"
He is still driving his old Cadillac with custom rims that lean to one side
"I got a styrofoam white cup full of that drank"
He has a cup of lean or purple drank, a mixture of cough syrup and soda
"Looking for that dank, my hustle game sharp as a shank"
He is looking for weed or high-quality drugs, and he is very clever
"Big bank take little bank, 84's and candy paint"
He is making a lot of money, and driving an old Cadillac with custom paint
"Trying to find some 'Honey Love' my macking game is top rank"
He is looking for attractive women, and his flirting skills are top-notch
"These ho's peeping me, ear hustling on the side"
Women are watching him, and listening to his conversations secretly
"Easedropping my conversation, trying to figure which car I drive"
Women are trying to listen in on his conversation to know which car he has
"I'm on the scene strapped up like I was bungee jumping"
He has a gun on him for protection
"Hit the corner you hear me bumping"
When he rounds the corner, his music is loud and clear
"Look at that cold grillin' woman"
He sees an attractive woman with a gold necklace
"The trunks popped up, my music screwed and chopped"
The trunk is open and his music is distorted for effect
"I'm the undisputed king of the parking lot, I'm sittin' sideways"
He is recognized and respected as the best at the parking lot gatherings
Maybe O. J's, ho's be going crazy when they see me
Wearing Orange Jumpers or expensive shoes, women are extremely attracted to him
"Sittin' sideways on them 24's"
Riding in a car that leans to one side with 24 inch rims
"Watch ya ho, watch ya money, watch ya clothes"
Advice to other men about the importance of protecting their women, money, and clothing
"Single women's out the mold, glidin' like a ice skater"
Attractive, unattached women are everywhere and move gracefully
"Motor like a snot nose"
The car runs very well with significant power
"Suicide drop doors, mono blocks, chop mold"
The car has custom doors, an expensive speaker system, and body modifications
"Customized deck, cause the mono block stock lows"
A customized sound system with exceptional low-frequency sound
"Sadey Sade, Don Key, Paul Wall in the place"
Paul Wall is with rappers Sadey Sade and Don Key
"Heads up when you see us, we gon' put it in ya face"
Be careful around us because we will be direct and open
"Redbones scoutin' together when I blaze"
Attractive light-skinned women are together wherever he goes
"Boys smell lemon haze, I ain't the nigga to settle"
The smell of potent marijuana, he is not content with status quo
"I'm that dude with the metal, that get hot as a kettle"
He carries a gun that gets very hot when fired
"From messing 'round with some cat that ain't got it together"
His gun is the result of dealing with someone who is untrustworthy
"Flossing, breaking of the intersection, crossing"
He is showing off his nice clothing, jewelry, and crossing the street without a care
"Three-wheelin' acting a iz-ass on them Bosses"
Steering a car with three wheels, acting carefree in front of others
"S. You. C. In the door, M. O. B. On the place"
He is giving shoutouts to his friends and crews
"Pull up in the driveway leanin' and I'm sittin' (I'm sittin')"
Arriving at the house in his leaned-over car, showing it off
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Riding in a car that's leaned over with music blasting and feeling good
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Riding in a car that's leaned over with music blasting and feeling good
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Riding in a car that's leaned over with music blasting and feeling good
On a Sunday night I might bang me some...
Talking about having an intimate encounter
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IAmHeartbreak_
Paul Wall doesn't need an invitation to the BBQ because he's co-hosting it.
@imkyler2632
Being a white dude trying to slide through just to get a plate from day 1 and reading this.. never been so jealous but also proud
@dmoney141414
😂😂😂
@joskevermeulen3271
Paul Wall asks YOU for your black card and who you know at the BBQ
@dmoney141414
@@joskevermeulen3271 😂 yassss queen
@disguiseddv8ant468
@@joskevermeulen3271 So the term "BBQ" only applies to black people? Weird!
@henryhawkins1194
I'm a sixty year old man, and just love the flow and groove of this track. Played the song in my 95 Lexus LS 400 last weekend, and at a stoplight a couple youngsters asked me who it was. A couple days later they passed my house waving and playing it loud. Good music knows no boundaries.
@Fishin4ever4life
You a triple OG for putting them young fellas on! #Respect
@bobagopaa
LS400 .... good taste in cars good taste in music
@henryhawkins1194
@@bobagopaa, Thanks, people just don't know how much of a beast that 1-uze engine is. Mine has almost 200,000 miles, still running like it's new,
Proper on time maintenance is the key. Those same kids know something about the older LS cause they always tryna buy it. Lol