The Color Changin' Click signed with Paid in Full Entertainment, a record label owned by the Madd Hatta, and released Get Ya Mind Correct in 2002. It was an instant hit in Houston, selling over 200,000 copies independently and getting nominated by the Source as one of the finalists for the indie album of the year in 2002.
However, disputes over money and artistic direction led to friction between Paul and Cham. They were set to release their second album, Controversy Sells, but the lingering issues led the group to split before the album saw the light of day. Controversy Sells did eventually get released in 2004. Paul decided to return to Swishahouse, while Cham started his own label, Chamillitary Entertainment. His younger brother Rasaq, Yung Ro, 50/50 Twin, and OG Ron C are signed to the label.
While Chamillionaire and Paul Wall have since ended any friction toward each other (after performing Ridin' on BET's 106 & Park, Chamillionaire confirmed that he and Paul Wall had settled all problems towards each other, citing that it had taken "so long" to get to where they were in their success), Chamillionaire has contemplated working with his estranged business partner again and even touring together.
Don't Stare at Us
Paul Wall & Chamillionaire Lyrics
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Show a big tyma love
When you see me riddin' dubs
Platinum chain diamond up but
Please don't stare at us!
What it do I see you peepin' me I'm peepin' you
Find a better thang to do and
Please don't't stare at us!
Wit a throwed yellowbone
I'm wit her and you alone
Please don't stare at us!
Ice tray on my teeth
Deep freeze around my neck
Betta getcha mind correct and
Please don't stare at us
[Verse]
When it comes to ridin chrome, we some veteran pros
Matter fact I'm livin larger than David Letterman's nose
Don't play stupid and act like I never said it before
I'd rather chase a set of them voge's Instead of them hoes
Whoa kimosabi find me in a denali
Or hoppin out the impali if I'm sweatin' it's probably
Not the damn sun it's this heater strapped to my body
Whoa kimosabi think I'm bluffin then try me
Mirror, mirror on the wall I'm watchin all of ya'll
So I can see who's plottin on me when my twankies crawl
While you starin at us dawg that boy Lew Hawk is not
The type to let some drama pop and just sit back and watch
Niggas just sit back and watch while we sit back in drops
Haters see mo red dots than a kid wit chicken pox
If you want it, it's whatever you haters need to go get a
Life we cheddas getters for 2k1 and forever! whoa kimosabi
Getcha done brain corrected when you see a color changin
Necklace you betta respect it
UH
The chorus of Paul Wall & Chamillionaire's song "Don't Stare at Us" is a command to the audience not to stare at the performers. The first lines of the chorus call for "big tyma love," a reference to respect for those who have made it big financially. The riddin' dubs (riding on expensive, flashy wheels) and the platinum chain diamond (a reference to Paul Wall's diamond-encrusted grill) are meant to signify the high status of the performers, but they don't want the audience to stare or gawk at them. The song is a statement of power and status, but with a twist: instead of demanding attention, the chorus commands the audience to look away.
The verse continues the theme of the chorus, suggesting that the performers are used to being watched and are always on guard. The reference to David Letterman's large nose is a nod to the celebrity culture that the performers are part of. The second half of the verse turns darker, with references to guns and violence. The performers suggest that they are not afraid to defend themselves if someone tries to start something. The final line of the verse states that the performers are "cheddas getters," or money-makers, and that this is their focus for now and the foreseeable future.
Line by Line Meaning
Show a big tyma love
Show me some respect and admiration
When you see me riddin' dubs
When you see me driving my expensive car with large rims
Platinum chain diamond up but
I'm wearing a platinum chain with lots of diamonds on it
Please don't stare at us!
Don't look at us for too long, it's impolite
What it do I see you peepin' me I'm peepin' you
I see you looking at me, so I'm looking at you too
Find a better thang to do and
Do something more productive with your time
Please don't't stare at us!
Again, please don't look at us for too long
Sittin crooked on tha chrome
I'm sitting in my car with the rims at an angle
Wit a throwed yellowbone
I'm with a beautiful woman with a light skin complexion
I'm wit her and you alone
I'm with her and you're by yourself
Please don't stare at us!
Seriously, please stop staring
Ice tray on my teeth
I have a lot of diamonds on my teeth
Deep freeze around my neck
I'm wearing a lot of diamonds on my necklace
Betta getcha mind correct and
You need to adjust your thoughts and give us the respect we deserve
When it comes to ridin chrome, we some veteran pros
We have years of experience when it comes to driving cars with large rims
Matter fact I'm livin larger than David Letterman's nose
I'm living a very extravagant lifestyle
Don't play stupid and act like I never said it before
Don't pretend like I haven't talked about this before
I'd rather chase a set of them voge's Instead of them hoes
I would rather pursue a nice set of car rims instead of chasing women
Whoa kimosabi find me in a denali
You can find me driving a Denali SUV
Or hoppin out the impali if I'm sweatin' it's probably
I might also be driving a Chevy Impala, and if I'm sweating it's probably because I'm carrying a gun
Not the damn sun it's this heater strapped to my body
The reason I'm hot is not because of the sun, it's because I'm carrying a gun
Whoa kimosabi think I'm bluffin then try me
Don't think I'm not serious about carrying a gun, try me and find out
Mirror, mirror on the wall I'm watchin all of ya'll
I'm keeping an eye on all of you
So I can see who's plottin on me when my twankies crawl
I want to see who's planning on robbing me when I'm driving my car with large rims
While you starin at us dawg that boy Lew Hawk is not
While you're staring at us, don't forget that Lew Hawk is not someone to mess with
The type to let some drama pop and just sit back and watch
He's not the kind of person who will let something bad happen and just watch without taking action
Niggas just sit back and watch while we sit back in drops
People just watch us while we ride in expensive cars
Haters see mo red dots than a kid wit chicken pox
People who don't like us see danger everywhere, like a kid with chicken pox has red spots
If you want it, it's whatever you haters need to go get a
If you want to confront us, you haters need to go find something better to do
Life we cheddas getters for 2k1 and forever! whoa kimosabi
We are successful and will continue to be successful for a long time
Getcha done brain corrected when you see a color changin
Your brain needs to adjust when you see a necklace that changes colors
Necklace you betta respect it
You should respect my expensive necklace
UH
This is just an ad lib, doesn't have a specific meaning
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@mffl2002
Not a lot of people know about this track. One of Houston’s hidden 💎.
@jaydenise6678
🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@phillyspitta8147
This was my shit and that cam n stat quo tape n the roll all reloaded 2 n 3 was my shit also I’m into rap from all coast .
@jojokrog8095
damn. haven't heard this in like 15 years, but I still remember the lyrics XD trip down memory lane for sure
@frankorepsw
I use to jam this all the time!!!...classic!
@johnguzman6374
I did this song in my 9th grade talent show
@texasmosthated74
just saw cham few weeks ago in tx. knows how to get the crowd movin. fan since the bobby booshay mixtape days
@MikeyFavor
chamill is mad funny
@grahamporter3400
Why ain’t this on Spotify
@SuicidalBunny0
This song is the shit. "I say you wanna lick my chain? She say 'you tease me again'" lol <3