True (featuring Lil' Flip
Paul Wall & Chamillionaire Lyrics


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(Talking: Chamillionaire)
Here lizard-lizard-liazrd, uh
It's the almighty King Koopa, Chamillionaire
The color changing lizard, the Mixtape Messiah
Please stand for the ghetto national anthem, let's go

(Hook 2x: Chamillionaire)
Forget what them boys is talking bout, I'm true-I'm true
You riding swangs you gripping grain, I do-I do
You candy red you candy blue, you popping trunk you jamming Screw
Don't know about you, but I'm true-I'm true

(Paul Wall)
Forget what these boys is talking bout, we wipe boys down
In South Park on MLK, on Sunday we clown
From the streets of Antoine, to the Homestead hoods
From Mo City to Studewood, it's all good
I'm riding on platinum grey, with Z-Ro and Trae
Gon let the top down, it's a beautiful day
Haters jealous on the sidelines, running they mouth
Cause I roll with T.I.P., the king of the South
Boys know I'm Paid In Full, so they clocking my dollas
Me, Poppy, Joe and Fox all riding Impalas
I'm breaking bread with Mike Jones, and Slim Thug the Boss
It's Paul Wall, still representing Swishahouse
I'm with my boy Big Kaila, I don't bar no hater
I'm on the grind for paper, I'll holla at ya later
Forget what they talking bout, I'm in love with my wealth
I ain't gotta say I'm true, cause true speak for itself baby

(Hook 2x: Chamillionaire)
Forget what them boys is talking bout, I'm true-I'm true
You riding swangs you gripping grain, I do-I do
You candy red you candy blue, you popping trunk you jamming Screw
Don't know about you, but I'm true-I'm true

(Chamillionaire)
They say I'm the greatest of all time, and I say who and they say you
If she's a dime tell her I'm fine, and she'll say true-true
Turn up the bang if you into, something color changing the rims do
Sound like a train cause when I stop, they be like choo-choo-choo
And I'm thugging too homie, the heater kinda like Al Bundy's hand
Believe me everytime you see me, it's gon be in her pants
If I do a crime and you snitch, homie the heater will snitch too
Cause if the police come around, it'll be pointing at you
Somebody give mouth to mouth to this mic, after it melt
Cause the only rapper out rapping me is me, after myself
I hope you internet thugs, that will swear that I ain't the tightest
Have cyber sex with Cita, until you catch a virus
Why is he saying this, to piss boys off
I officially claim myself, the rap King of the South
The say I'm the greatest of all time, and I say who and they say you
And I say naw, give that title to the late great DJ Screw, rest in peace

(Hook 2x: Chamillionaire)
Forget what them boys is talking bout, I'm true-I'm true
You riding swangs you gripping grain, I do-I do
You candy red you candy blue, you popping trunk you jamming Screw
Don't know about you, but I'm true-I'm true

(Lil' Flip)
The definition of a pimp is (me), cause I ain't doing shit for (free)
I got my own label now, if you ain't heard it's (Clover G's)
Now me and Will chasing the scrill, we pulling up on chrome wheels
Nigga, your royalty check looking like my phone bill
Quick to capping picture snapping, paparazzi follow me
Yeah I'm platinum I'll slap him, if he smoke up all my weed
I love to speed on dubs and Spre's, bitches leave the club with me
Snitches mean mugging me, don't make me bust my fucking heat
We popping trunks and smoking blunts, that sticky-ickie (ooh-wee)
Last year I did a mill, now I'm bout to do (three)
I bring the heat on every track, it's five G's for every bar
Just because I'm in a Porsche box, don't mean I like the spa
That don't mean I like the car, you know I'm down to break your jaw
Just because I burn rubber, that don't mean I like the tar
We ghetto stars in every state, like Pimp and Bun we keep it trill
And if you ain't heard, it's Lil' Flipper and Chamill'

(Hook: Chamillionaire)
Forget what them boys is talking bout, I'm true-I'm true
You riding swangs you gripping grain, I do-I do




You candy red you candy blue, you popping trunk you jamming Screw
Don't know about you, but I'm true-I'm true

Overall Meaning

The song "True" by Paul Wall and Chamillionaire is an anthem for their world of southern hip hop. The hook screams out, "Forget what them boys is talking bout, I'm true-I'm true," explaining that they don't care what others are doing because they are true to themselves. Paul Wall takes his verse to boast about his affiliation with the Swishahouse and his friendship with many other Texas rappers like T.I.P., Mike Jones, and Slim Thug. He also mentions his love for his wealth, but he doesn't have to say he's true because his actions speak for themselves.


Chamillionaire's verse is aggressive, claiming himself as the greatest of all time and declaring himself as the King of the South. He also mentions DJ Screw, the legendary Houston rapper who died in 2000, to pay homage to where he comes from. Lil' Flip's verse is all about his hustle and his love of the rap game. He explains that he's a pimp, he's pulling up on chrome wheels, and he's making more money every year.


Overall, the song is about living their truth, regardless of what others are doing, and they are doing it big.


Line by Line Meaning

Here lizard-lizard-liazrd, uh
Introducing himself as King Koopa, the color-changing lizard and Mixtape Messiah.


Forget what them boys is talking bout, I'm true-I'm true
Disregard what others say about him, he is authentic and true to himself.


You riding swangs you gripping grain, I do-I do
He is also riding a car with modified wheels and holding onto the steering wheel in the same fashion.


You candy red you candy blue, you popping trunk you jamming Screw
He has the same car color and listening to DJ Screw's music, and playing music loudly from the car's trunk.


Don't know about you, but I'm true-I'm true
He reiterates that he is authentic and true to himself, despite not knowing about the other person's authenticity.


Forget what these boys is talking bout, we wipe boys down
Ignore what others say and they physically clean up or beat up anyone who tries to mess with them.


From the streets of Antoine, to the Homestead hoods
He has experiences and friends from different neighborhoods in Houston such as Antoine and Homestead.


I'm riding on platinum grey, with Z-Ro and Trae
He is riding a car with a specific color alongside Z-Ro and Trae, who are other rappers.


Gon let the top down, it's a beautiful day
He is putting the convertible car's roof down since the day is pleasant enough for an open ride.


Cause I roll with T.I.P., the king of the South
He mentions T.I.P. (T.I.) as someone he associates with and who he sees as the 'King of the South' (a title for the best rapper from southern U.S.).


Boys know I'm Paid In Full, so they clocking my dollas
Other people know he is financially successful, so they want to take notice of what he does with his money.


I'm breaking bread with Mike Jones, and Slim Thug the Boss
He is eating and, likely, socializing with two rappers, Mike Jones and Slim Thug, who are friends and colleagues of his.


It's Paul Wall, still representing Swishahouse
He is introducing himself by his name and brand (Swishahouse), which is associated with his record label and music group.


I'm with my boy Big Kaila, I don't bar no hater
He is hanging out with Big Kaila and not giving any attention to anyone who may dislike him.


I'm on the grind for paper, I'll holla at ya later
He is working hard to make money, so he can't stay to chat and will talk later.


Forget what they talking bout, I'm in love with my wealth
He is highly focused on building his wealth and not swayed by other's opinions about him.


I ain't gotta say I'm true, cause true speak for itself baby
He believes his actions and behavior speak for itself, and so he doesn't need to brag about his authenticity.


They say I'm the greatest of all time, and I say who and they say you
People call him the best rapper of all time, and he is asking who they are referring to.


If she's a dime tell her I'm fine, and she'll say true-true
If people are complimenting a woman he's interested in, she will confirm these compliments are true.


Turn up the bang if you into, something color changing the rims do
He recommends to increase the volume of the music if someone likes that, and that the rims on his car change colors.


Sound like a train cause when I stop, they be like choo-choo-choo
When he comes to a stop, people are impressed or overwhelmed by the loud engine of his car.


And I'm thugging too homie, the heater kinda like Al Bundy's hand
He is also participating in illegal or violent activities, and his gun is reliable like Al Bundy's powerful right-hand punch.


Believe me everytime you see me, it's gon be in her pants
Whenever he is caught on camera, he will likely have lots of women around him.


If I do a crime and you snitch, homie the heater will snitch too
If he is caught committing a criminal activity and someone snitches on him, he will bring out his gun to punish the person who snitched.


Cause if the police come around, it'll be pointing at you
He will use his gun to intimidate them and place the blame on that person.


Somebody give mouth to mouth to this mic, after it melt
He has been rapping so well that his microphone has burned out, so someone needs to repair or resuscitate it.


Cause the only rapper out rapping me is me, after myself
He is the best rapper out there, and his only competition is himself in the past.


I hope you internet thugs, that will swear that I ain't the tightest
He is addressing people who falsely criticize him online, saying he is not the best rapper.


Have cyber sex with Cita, until you catch a virus
He suggests these online haters should distract themselves with inappropriate online behavior (i.e. cybersex), suggesting they are prone to making bad decisions online.


Why is he saying this, to piss boys off
He is aware of his controversial attitudes and behaviors and knows they will trigger negative reactions.


I officially claim myself, the rap King of the South
He is professing himself as the official and best rapper from the southern U.S.


And I say naw, give that title to the late great DJ Screw, rest in peace
He doesn't fully accept the 'King of the South' title and instead suggests DJ Screw, who has passed away, deserves it more.


The definition of a pimp is (me), cause I ain't doing shit for (free)
He sees himself as a pimp who never gives anything for free.


I got my own label now, if you ain't heard it's (Clover G's)
He has established his own recording company called Clover G's.


Now me and Will chasing the scrill, we pulling up on chrome wheels
He and Will (another rapper) are making money, and they are driving cars fitted with chrome rims.


Nigga, your royalty check looking like my phone bill
Other rappers are not making enough money, and their low royalties are less valuable than Lil' Flip's phone bill.


Quick to capping picture snapping, paparazzi follow me
He is often photographed and followed around by paparazzi.


Yeah I'm platinum I'll slap him, if he smoke up all my weed
His album has sold over million copies (considered a 'platinum') and will only share weed with certain people, threatening to hit anyone who smokes too much.


I love to speed on dubs and Spre's, bitches leave the club with me
He enjoys driving fast with dubs rims and good speakers, and likes bringing women with him after leaving the club.


Snitches mean mugging me, don't make me bust my fucking heat
People who snitch on him are glaring at him, and he may use his gun to hurt those who snitch.


We popping trunks and smoking blunts, that sticky-ickie (ooh-wee)
He spends time looking at car trunks and smoking marijuana (which is typically very potent).


Last year I did a mill, now I'm bout to do (three)
Last year he earned a million dollars and wants to triple that amount this year.


I bring the heat on every track, it's five G's for every bar
He is an excellent rapper and charges $5,000 for every line he writes.


Just because I'm in a Porsche box, don't mean I like the spa
Just because he is driving a nice car doesn't mean he is someone who likes to relax in a spa.


That don't mean I like the car, you know I'm down to break your jaw
Although the car he is driving is nice, it doesn't mean he wouldn't harm someone and 'break their jaw.'


Just because I burn rubber, that don't mean I like the tar
He enjoys driving fast and leaving tire marks on the road, but it doesn't imply he likes asphalt.


We ghetto stars in every state, like Pimp and Bun we keep it trill
He and Chamillionaire are popular rappers in every state, like Pimp C and Bun B (who are also rappers) and stay authentic to themselves in their music.


And if you ain't heard, it's Lil' Flipper and Chamill'
He is reminding listeners that the song features him and Chamillionaire.




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