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 Sidewayz
Paul Wall Lyrics
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Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
On a Sunday night I might bang me some Maze
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
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
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 Maze
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 Maze
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, ill hustling on the side
Eavesdropping 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 grill and woman
The trunks popped up, my music screwed and chopped
I'm the undisputed king of the parking lot, I'm sittin' sideways
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 Maze
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 Maze
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
Sensei, Don Key, Paul Wall in the place
Heads up when you see us, we gon' put it in ya face
Raised on Scott and Yellow, 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 off the intersection, crossing
Three-wheelin' acting a iz-ass on them Bosses
S.U.C. in the door, M.O.B. on the plates
Pull up in the driveway leanin' and I'm sittin' (I'm sittin')
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
The song "Sittin' Sidewayz" by Paul Wall featuring Big Pokey describes a scene of cruising down the street in a classic car with the "boys in a daze." It's a classic representation of the Houston hip-hop scene that was emerging at the time. Wall is showcasing his status as a baller with candy paint dripping off his Impala and a cup full of that "oil," which is a reference to lean or promethazine codeine cough syrup. The chorus repeats the phrase "On a Sunday night I might bang me some Maze," referring to the soulful music of Frankie Beverly and Maze that was popular in the Southern urban neighborhoods.
The lyrics also reference the Swisha House record label, where Wall started his career and was affiliated with other Houston rappers like Archie Lee and Couda Bang. They rap about sitting sideways on swang (swerving while driving) with custom candy paint, open-mouthed to show off their diamond grills, and doing stunts to show out for their fans. There are references to gangbangers, hustle games, and single women gliding like "ice skaters." Wall is the "people's champ" and the "undisputed king of the parking lot," showcasing his standing in the Houston hip-hop community.
Overall, "Sittin' Sidewayz" is a celebration of Houston car culture, with its candy-painted classic cars and unique driving style, as well as the city's hip-hop scene. It's a song that captures a particular moment in time and has become a classic Southern hip-hop anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
The boys are sitting sideways in their car, feeling laid back and relaxed.
On a Sunday night I might bang me some Maze
On Sundays, the singer likes to listen to Maze, a soul and funk band from the 1970s.
It's the people's champ, I'm something like a baller
The singer is well-known and well-liked, and feels like a professional athlete.
The candy paint dripping off of the old school Impala
The car the artist is riding in is an old Chevrolet Impala that has been repainted in bright colors.
Trunk bump like chicken pox, turn the bass up just a notch
The artist's car has a powerful sound system with strong bass that makes the trunk of the car vibrate.
Ho's that diss me in the club, the same ho's in the parking lot boppin'
Women who don't like the singer in the club end up dancing to his music in the parking lot.
They see me in the Jag, acting bad with T Ferris
The singer is driving a Jaguar with his friend T Ferris and causing a scene because of the car's expensive and flashy appearance.
It's more carrots/karats than Bugs Bunny's lunch
The artist's front teeth have more diamonds in them than Bugs Bunny's teeth, referencing the character's iconic overbite.
What it do
The artist is asking what's going on or what's happening.
Still flipping the old school candy Cadillac on swangers
The artist is still driving his old Cadillac with flashy candy colored paint and large rims.
Looking for that dank, my hustle game sharp as a shank
The singer is looking for good quality marijuana and is good at making money through his various schemes and dealings.
My macking game is top rank
The artist is skilled at talking to and flirting with women, and is considered one of the best in his area.
These ho's peeping me, ill hustling on the side
Women are watching the singer, who is doing some illegal or shady activity on the side.
I'm the undisputed king of the parking lot, I'm sittin' sideways
The singer is the most important person at the gathering in the parking lot, and is sitting in his car with the seats leaned back and enjoying the attention he is receiving.
Maybe O.J's, ho's be going crazy when they see me
The singer is wearing shoes that resemble the ones O.J. Simpson wore during his football career, and women are attracted to him because of his flashy style.
Watch ya ho, watch ya money, watch ya clothes
The artist is warning others to keep a close eye on their belongings and women around him because of his reputation as a thief or hustler.
S.U.C. in the door, M.O.B. on the plates
The artist's car has a decal of the Screwed Up Click hip-hop collective on the door and the letters M.O.B. (Money Over Bitches) on the license plates.
Pull up in the driveway leanin' and I'm sittin' (I'm sittin')
The singer drives his car into the driveway and continues to lean back in the seat, enjoying the attention he receives from those around him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SALIH WILLIAMS, MILTON J. POWELL, PAUL MICHAEL SLAYTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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