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.)
Thailand
Paul Wall Lyrics
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That's for shit sure Imma let you know what it do
Paul Wall H-town
Peep the technique, don't speak unless you're spoken to
Bass knocking so loud I'm sorry to have woken you
Have em looking so confused
Make some money flip it then repeat that's what I'm hoping too
Do what I'm supposed to do that's my mind my business
Everybody out here acting so suspicious
Bare witness as I evolve with the quickness
You ever try run up on me I end you like a sentence period
Game on point like a pyramid
Peer amid the lions got my eye on the nefarious
Talking to my inner self like speaking to a therapist
They didn't sell Sprite so I muddied a Sierra Mist
Scared bitch stay up out my mentions
To understand the game it takes a lot of comprehension
Pay attention or you gon' need a pay extension
Kill the tension focus on your financial redemption
We getting duffle bags in Thailand
My man
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it
We getting duffle bags in Thailand
My man
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it
Let's take it back today
Let's take it back to sippin Alize in the alleyway on a Saturday
Looking like Tony Montana in a white tee
Free the homies locked down till they all free
Call me Joe Montana with the trophy
Hustling with Paul and the trill OG
Got these hoes like Santa on my right knee
And these strippers on my zipper screaming Papi
My connect said buy 10 and you get 5 free
But we need your address and your ID
Gotta put that work in nobody flies free
I social distance with the hammer gimme 5 feet
I supply heat spitting like it 93
Did the verse, did the chorus and it's my beat
I got a new scam worth a couple hundred G's
If we break it down that's another duffle bag for me
We getting duffle bags in Thailand
My man
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it
We getting duffle bags in Thailand
My man
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it
These haters got me back on my bullshit like I'm a cowboy
You owe me anything fuck waiting I want it now boy
I ain't time for that like a broken Rolex
Imma fuck your world up first then fuck your hoe next
Got my eyes open, my mind focused and my knuckles cracked
We go toe to toe I leave your whole front buckle back
So when I swing from the shoulders you better duck it jack
I bring that one hitter quitter and you can't fuck with that
One of the best to do it you know my repertoire
Straight up out by Port Arthur Texas that's who I'm reppin for
What you need a weapon for you ain't finna use it
Lying to yourself like you lie to us in your music
Shit I fuck with Paul Wall when I need me a real grill
Call up Terminology in case I need to kill bill
I ride for pimp like Nas be writing for ill will
Bun B the triple OG baby I'm still trill
We getting duffle bags in Thailand
My man
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it
We getting duffle bags in Thailand
My man
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it thats a hundred grand
Got 200 if you split it
The lyrics of "Thailand" by Paul Wall & Termanology feat. Bun B talks about their experiences while on a trip to Thailand where they are making money through illegal means. In the first verse, Paul Wall talks about his prowess in the rap game, and how he is focused on making money and minding his own business. He also alludes to the fact that he is always on the lookout for threats from people who are envious of his success in the game. Termanology, on the other hand, talks about his scamming hustle, and how he is always calculating his next move. Bun B brings in his expertise, explaining how he is always on top of his game regardless of the challenges he faces.
The chorus emphasizes on the theme of the song, which is about making money while in Thailand. Splitting 200, which means getting 100 grand each, is the ultimate goal for them. The second verse emphasizes on their past street life experiences, how they did their business then, and how they have moved on from that lifestyle. They rap about their present successes and how they have elevated in life. They all conclude that their street smarts have helped them get ahead, and they are not willing to slow down now.
Overall, "Thailand" is a song that talks about illegal means to make money while abroad. It celebrates the street smart of Paul Wall, Termanology, and Bun B, who have been doing this thing for years.
Line by Line Meaning
What it do? Oh Imma tell you what it do
I will let you know exactly what is happening
Peep the technique, don't speak unless you're spoken to
Observe carefully before saying anything
Bass knocking so loud I'm sorry to have woken you
The music is so loud that it might have disturbed you
Have em looking so confused
People are confused
Through the coupe poking through
The car is being seen through
Make some money flip it then repeat that's what I'm hoping too
Make money and continue doing it repeatedly
Do what I'm supposed to do that's my mind my business
I mind my own business and do what is expected of me
Everybody out here acting so suspicious
People are acting suspicious
Bare witness as I evolve with the quickness
Watch me change and improve quickly
You ever try run up on me I end you like a sentence period
If you try to attack me, I will finish you off completely
Game on point like a pyramid
My game is strong and stable like a pyramid
Peer amid the lions got my eye on the nefarious
I am watching the bad people closely
Talking to my inner self like speaking to a therapist
I talk to myself like I'm in therapy
They didn't sell Sprite so I muddied a Sierra Mist
I couldn't get Sprite, so I settled for Sierra Mist
Scared bitch stay up out my mentions
Don't bother me if you're scared
To understand the game it takes a lot of comprehension
It takes a lot of understanding to succeed in the game
Pay attention or you gon' need a pay extension
Pay attention or you'll be paying for longer than you want
Kill the tension focus on your financial redemption
Forget about stress, focus on improving your finances
Let's take it back today
Let's go back in time a bit
Let's take it back to sippin Alize in the alleyway on a Saturday
Let's reminisce about drinking Alize in the alley on Saturdays
Looking like Tony Montana in a white tee
Dressed like Tony Montana in a white t-shirt
Free the homies locked down till they all free
Get our friends out of prison until they are all free
Call me Joe Montana with the trophy
Compare me to Joe Montana, the football player with the trophy
Hustling with Paul and the trill OG
Working hard with Paul and the true original gangster
Got these hoes like Santa on my right knee
I have women on my lap like Santa Claus
And these strippers on my zipper screaming Papi
Strippers are screaming Papi while dancing on me
My connect said buy 10 and you get 5 free
My supplier offered me 5 free products if I bought 10
But we need your address and your ID
We need your address and ID for the transaction
Gotta put that work in nobody flies free
You have to work hard and pay your dues to succeed
I social distance with the hammer gimme 5 feet
Stay away from me when I'm handling my firearm
I supply heat spitting like it 93
I provide powerful rhymes like in the year 1993
Did the verse, did the chorus and it's my beat
I wrote the verse and chorus, and it's my music
I got a new scam worth a couple hundred G's
I have a new scheme that could earn me a few hundred thousand dollars
If we break it down that's another duffle bag for me
If we succeed, I'll have another bag of money for myself
These haters got me back on my bullshit like I'm a cowboy
My haters are making me act recklessly, like a cowboy
You owe me anything fuck waiting I want it now boy
You owe me something and I want it immediately
I ain't time for that like a broken Rolex
I don't have time for that, like a broken watch
Imma fuck your world up first then fuck your hoe next
I'll ruin your life before sleeping with your girlfriend
Got my eyes open, my mind focused and my knuckles cracked
I am alert, focused, and ready to fight
We go toe to toe I leave your whole front buckle back
If we fight, I will destroy you completely
So when I swing from the shoulders you better duck it jack
When I punch you, you better dodge it
I bring that one hitter quitter and you can't fuck with that
I have a powerful punch and you can't handle it
One of the best to do it you know my repertoire
I am one of the best at what I do, and you know it
Straight up out by Port Arthur Texas that's who I'm reppin for
I'm representing my hometown, Port Arthur, Texas
What you need a weapon for you ain't finna use it
Why do you need a weapon if you won't use it?
Lying to yourself like you lie to us in your music
You're lying to yourself just like you lie to us in your lyrics
Shit I fuck with Paul Wall when I need me a real grill
I trust Paul Wall when I want a genuine grill
Call up Terminology in case I need to kill bill
I'll call Terminology if I need a job done
I ride for pimp like Nas be writing for ill will
I support pimps in the same way that Nas writes for ill will
Bun B the triple OG baby I'm still trill
Bun B is a legendary gangster, and I'm still genuine
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Daniel Carrillo, Paul Slayton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kumoni Wannalaya
How does Bun just keep killing it after over 30 years?? This man is beyond legendary.
Mick
Shit makes no sense
FreedomandRights4US
It's beautiful to still hear good music
Dave McBride
This beat is bananas....great song
Simple Logic 101
I’m up in Detroit, been bumpin Paul Wall since peoples champ, and Bun B since pocket full of stones. They never disappoint. This shit is straight 🔥. Terminology did his thang too!
Isaac Sanchez
My generation of rappers are still killing it.
Woody Wood
Because you can understand them and the words actually rhyme and make sense.
Ricky Hesser
Who ever said the Golden age is over 🤔 Maybe they just been in hibernation , and all the bs that's been coming out woke the beast💯
jjlacc2
Because they got the Formula 🔥🔥
Woody Wood
@jjlacc2 And the crazy thing is that its just "Basic Mathematics".