The Man
Paul Wall And Yung Redd Lyrics
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How to come through with seven coats of the gloss
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
How to buy the car, how to buy the house
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
How to buy the car, how to buy the house
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
I could show you how to be the boss
I could show them boys how we ride on that North
So clean top off, looking good
Still comin' down tippin' fours through the hood
Whipping on the wood in that cocaine Mulsanne
Could buy another Mulsanne if I sold my chain
Old school Y-frame seven coats of the gloss
Thugga been the boss since I left Swisha House
Break 'em off, talk Texas, dry slabs reckless
Wake up everyday to bad bitches and breakfast
Boss Life, better get your money right
Me and RiFF RaFF pouring fours in the Sprite
With your bitch, burning bowls after light
Paul Wall called to say it's going down tonight
H-Town, North Side Thugga
I could show you boys how to hustle
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
How to come through with seven coats of the gloss
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
How to buy the car, how to buy the house
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
Yeah a chain with the charm, Versace car alarm
Roll though your city smelling like a thunderstorm
Teleport to Prom, python on my arm
But don't get me wrong I want the world in my palm
Call like inform, I'm crawling like a baby
Pop trunk on Antoine, I let it down in Katy
The candy grey Mercedes, I sold it at an auction
Rap Game Sadie Hawkins, got a ticket for jay-walking
If I had a option, I'd pick all of the above
Oriental rugs and I'm flier than a dove
You could show me love, or you can get lost
Four-story houses, I recline on Prada couch
Shark grill in mouth, better watch your language
Paul Wall and Johnny got me frozen like a penguin
Colder than a polar, Jody Husky sandals
Slide down 45 in the black licorice Lambo
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
How to come through with seven coats of the gloss
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
How to buy the car, how to buy the house
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
I show you how to get muddy on sunny day
Drop a soma in your soda if you want to play
Pour a four in a twenty like a shot clock
48 for the watch, hundred dollar socks
Getting money is an understatement
I pay the Corvette for the matching bracelet
Half a million worth of jewelry, it's high maintenance
Even full of more meds than a cancer patient
I could show you how to grind like a brake pad
I got a hundred acre island with a helipad
No key, start the car with an iPad
Drink stains on my shirt is the new fad
Shit don't stink, underwear made of mink
Big Moe, purple soda, ain't never pink
Have you ever mixed a two-liter with the pint?
I could show you how to drink 'till you faint
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
How to come through with seven coats of the gloss
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
How to come through with seven coats of the gloss
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
How to buy the car, how to buy the house
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
The lyrics of “The Man” by Paul Wall and Yung Redd are about showing someone how to be successful and how to live the high life. The song is primarily about material wealth, such as buying cars and houses, owning expensive jewelry, and drinking expensive alcohol. The chorus states that the artists will show you how to be the man, which means being a boss, being successful, and being wealthy. They also mention how they can show you how to come through with seven coats of gloss, which refers to having a shiny and polished car.
Throughout the song, we can find references to the North Side of Houston, Texas, which is where Paul Wall and Yung Redd are both from. They talk about riding clean and still coming down tippin' fours through the hood. There are also references to other rappers like RiFF RaFF and Big Moe, who are from Texas as well. Besides, the lyrics also talk about hustling and grinding to get what you want and how to come up in the world.
The song’s overall message seems to be that if you want to be successful and wealthy, you need to work hard, hustle, and have the right attitude. However, it’s important to note that the song focuses primarily on material wealth, and the artists do not touch upon other aspects of success, such as personal growth or fulfilling relationships.
Overall, “The Man” is a catchy and boastful rap song that celebrates material wealth and success. The lyrics urge listeners to work hard and become bosses in their own right, but they offer limited advice on how to do so beyond acquiring material wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Show you how to be the man, how to be the boss
Teach you how to be a successful leader and take charge
How to come through with seven coats of the gloss
How to arrive in style with the best possible appearance
Show you how to be the man, show you how to be the man
Reinforce the message of teaching how to be successful
How to buy the car, how to buy the house
How to purchase assets that demonstrate success
I could show you how to be the boss
Confident statement of ability to teach leadership skills
I could show them boys how we ride on that North
Ability to demonstrate expertise and mastery of a specific region or area
So clean top off, looking good
Riding in a convertible car with style and appearance being a priority
Still comin' down tippin' fours through the hood
Driving slowly through the neighborhood with fancy rims and wheels
Whipping on the wood in that cocaine Mulsanne
Driving a luxury sports car and showcasing it well
Could buy another Mulsanne if I sold my chain
Able to easily afford another luxury car with earnings due to expensive jewelry
Old school Y-frame seven coats of the gloss
Driving a classic car with an immaculate paint job
Thugga been the boss since I left Swisha House
Asserting a long history of being a successful leader
Break 'em off, talk Texas, dry slabs reckless
Explaining a unique Texas style and way of life
Wake up everyday to bad bitches and breakfast
Living a lavish life with beautiful women and gourmet food
Boss Life, better get your money right
Emphasizing the importance of financial success to achieve a lifestyle like theirs
Me and RiFF RaFF pouring fours in the Sprite
Drinking a mix of Sprite and cough syrup for recreational purposes
With your bitch, burning bowls after light
Smoking marijuana with someone else's partner
Paul Wall called to say it's going down tonight
Getting a call from Paul Wall to party and have a good time
H-Town, North Side Thugga
Proudly representing the North side of Houston, Texas
Yeah a chain with the charm, Versace car alarm
Wearing an ostentatious and expensive chain with a designer car alarm
Roll though your city smelling like a thunderstorm
Driving through the city, attracting attention with a memorable smell
Teleport to Prom, python on my arm
Showing off a live python at a high school prom
But don't get me wrong I want the world in my palm
Despite the extravagance, still desiring to achieve even greater success
Call like inform, I'm crawling like a baby
Asserting the use of a police informant while still remaining in control
Pop trunk on Antoine, I let it down in Katy
Driving around Houston neighborhoods and showing the car's trunk
The candy grey Mercedes, I sold it at an auction
Selling an expensive car at an auction and reinvesting the earnings
Rap Game Sadie Hawkins, got a ticket for jay-walking
Comparing the rap industry to a traditional dance where women ask men out, but getting in trouble for a minor offense
If I had a option, I'd pick all of the above
Preferring to have everything and anything desired
Oriental rugs and I'm flier than a dove
Having expensive and exotic rugs and being stylish
You could show me love, or you can get lost
Expecting admiration and appreciation or else the person can leave
Four-story houses, I recline on Prada couch
Owning a massive house with luxury furniture and enjoying relaxation on expensive seating
Shark grill in mouth, better watch your language
Wearing a shark-shaped dental jewelry piece and warning others to speak respectfully
Paul Wall and Johnny got me frozen like a penguin
Getting expensive dental jewelry like Paul Wall and Johnny Dang, but feeling frozen due to numbness from the dental work
Colder than a polar, Jody Husky sandals
Feeling icy and wearing sandals named after the famous track athlete Jody Husky
Slide down 45 in the black licorice Lambo
Driving a black Lamborghini and speeding down Highway 45
I show you how to get muddy on sunny day
Teaching how to have fun and play in the dirt despite good weather
Drop a soma in your soda if you want to play
Suggesting the addition of a powerful drug to a drink to enhance the party atmosphere
Pour a four in a twenty like a shot clock
Mixing a large amount of cough syrup with soda to create a potent recreational drink
48 for the watch, hundred dollar socks
Owning a watch worth $48,000 and selective socks that are also expensive
Getting money is an understatement
Implying that they are constantly earning a lot of money beyond what is typically expected
I pay the Corvette for the matching bracelet
Owning a matching bracelet that costs as much as a sports car
Half a million worth of jewelry, it's high maintenance
Wearing a tremendous amount of valuable jewelry that demands care and upkeep
Even full of more meds than a cancer patient
Taking many different types of drugs and pills like someone suffering from cancer
I could show you how to grind like a brake pad
Teaching how to hustle and work hard like a worn-out car brake pad
I got a hundred acre island with a helipad
Owning a private island that is big enough to sustain a helicopter landing pad
No key, start the car with an iPad
Using a digital device to ignite and start the car engine without a car key
Drink stains on my shirt is the new fad
Purposefully wearing shirts with drink stains as a trendy fashion statement
Shit don't stink, underwear made of mink
Feeling and acting as if they are better than others and wearing expensive clothing
Big Moe, purple soda, ain't never pink
Drinking a popular southern Texas beverage called Big Moe's for years and never experiencing a flavor mix-up
Have you ever mixed a two-liter with the pint?
Asking if anyone has thought to mix large, shared beverages with a smaller, individual drink
I could show you how to drink 'till you faint
Encouraging others to drink heavily until they pass out or faint
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Written by: DIJON ISAIAH MCFARLANE, HORST SIMCO
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