Although not an official member, he had collaborated with Three 6 Mafia, and all of his albums have been produced by members of the group. His first recording appearances were on Three 6 Mafia releases from 1991. After serving time in prison on various charges in the mid-1990s, he released his first solo album, Ghetty Green in 1999.
Project Pat broke onto the mainstream scene after providing the hook for Three 6 Mafia's hit "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000 and released his breakthrough album Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin' the next year. In 2001, he was arrested for parole violation after a pair of revolvers were discovered in his vehicle during a traffic stop. That March, he was sentenced to four years in prison on two counts of a felon in possession of a firearm. His third album Layin' Da Smack Down was released during Pat's incarceration.
After his release from federal prison in 2005, he released Crook by da Book: The Fed Story, followed the next year by Walkin' Bank Roll. He has made frequent public appearances with Three Six Mafia in recent years including at the Academy Award and on their short-lived reality show Adventures in Hollyhood.
Drive By
Project Pat Lyrics
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Hit the weed
Pass the dough
Mask'em face
Hide the yo
Ride on up
Not too fast
Point the guns
1st verse
I'm a North Memphis nigga
My nigga to my last days
And when I'm dead and I'm gone let the blunts blaze
See lifting weights in the pen got me toned up
But fuck the signs
If ya step I hold my chrome up
Don't give a fuck
'Bout them niggas that you hangin' wit'
I'm rollin' up
Let this tech start sangin' bitch
I never quit til' you violators take a nap
Pop in yo' car
Blew yo' brains in yo' potnah's lap
I know ya strapped
But you cowards like to play hard
But knowing that you don't want to catch
A murder charge
See niggas like to get full of dat weed and liquor
You snort a line in yo' mind
Now youse a killa
So pull the trigger so
We can let the dice roll
Dem hollow tips in yo' shit'll leave a nice hole
It's Project Pat on the track wit' the dope cookin'
And where I'm from
Grown men don't take no ass whoopins
Chorus-2x
2nd verse
Not only weak niggas like to start bullshitta
But in the street couple hollow points will hit ya
I'm watching out for you ones that are sheisty
I'm low on cheese so I might pull a heisty
I know you punk motherfuckers want to test me
Because yo' bitch like to bow down and bless me
Don't give a damn get yo' mama house shot up
And have her stiff like some crack that's been rocked
up
You fucked up and now you gotta pay the cost
Cause youse a hoe
And I'm the motherfucking boss
Automatic when I aim you say bye-bye
Yo' family sad you got killed in a drive-by
And to you ones that be talking all that yang,yang
What you gon' do
When that thang's in ya face man
It's Project Pat wit' that 12 gauge strapped ya'll
I blow yo' chest out yo' motherfucking back dawg
Chorus-4x
Pat starts talking over chorus til end
The lyrics to Project Pat's song "Drive By" are incredibly graphic and violent, and depict the singer as a ruthless gangster who is not afraid to use guns and violence to get what he wants. The chorus of the song in particular stands out, as it describes the process of preparing for a violent act, from hitting the weed to passing the dough to masking faces and hiding firearms. The verse that follows is equally intense, as the singer talks about being unafraid to take on his enemies and even kill them if necessary. He talks about his time in prison and how it has prepared him for a life of crime, and boasts about his ability to use a gun. The second verse is similarly violent, with the singer threatening to shoot his enemies and even their mothers if they cross him.
Overall, the lyrics to "Drive By" are a vivid portrayal of gang violence and the psychology of those who engage in it. The singer is painted as a cold and ruthless individual who is willing to do anything to get what he wants, and the lyrics are designed to shock and intimidate the listener. The use of violent imagery and language serves to reinforce the idea that the singer is a force to be reckoned with, and that those who cross him will suffer the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit the weed
Time to smoke some marijuana
Pass the dough
Share the money earned from illegal activities
Mask'em face
Cover up your face to avoid being identified
Hide the yo
Hide your gun
Ride on up
Approach the target location
Not too fast
Don't attract unwanted attention
Point the guns
Aim the weapons
Kill yo' ass
Murder the victim
I'm a North Memphis nigga
I'm a resident of a dangerous area of Memphis
My nigga to my last days
I am loyal to my friends until death
And when I'm dead and I'm gone let the blunts blaze
When I die, smoke marijuana in my memory
See lifting weights in the pen got me toned up
I am physically fit from exercising in prison
But fuck the signs
I don't obey laws or rules
If ya step I hold my chrome up
If you provoke me, I will use my gun
Don't give a fuck
I don't care
'Bout them niggas that you hangin' wit'
I don't care about the people you associate with
I'm rollin' up
I am preparing to smoke marijuana
Let this tech start sangin' bitch
I will use my gun to kill you
I never quit til' you violators take a nap
I won't stop until I kill my enemies
Pop in yo' car
Shoot you while you are in your car
Blew yo' brains in yo' potnah's lap
Kill you in front of your friend
I know ya strapped
I know you have a gun
But you cowards like to play hard
But you are too scared to use it
But knowing that you don't want to catch
Because you don't want to get caught
A murder charge
Arrested for murder
See niggas like to get full of dat weed and liquor
People like to get intoxicated
You snort a line in yo' mind
You imagine yourself doing violent acts
Now youse a killa
Now you think you are capable of murder
So pull the trigger so
Shoot the gun
We can let the dice roll
Let fate decide what happens next
Dem hollow tips in yo' shit'll leave a nice hole
Hollow point bullets will create big wounds
It's Project Pat on the track wit' the dope cookin'
Rapper Project Pat is performing with drug dealing lyrics
And where I'm from
The place where I live
Grown men don't take no ass whoopins
Adults don't accept being beaten
Not only weak niggas like to start bullshitta
Not only cowards like to start conflicts
But in the street couple hollow points will hit ya
In the streets, bullet wounds can be fatal
I'm watching out for you ones that are sheisty
I'm cautious of people who are dishonest
I'm low on cheese so I might pull a heisty
I'm short on money, so I might commit robbery
I know you punk motherfuckers want to test me
I know you want to challenge me to a fight
Because yo' bitch like to bow down and bless me
Because your girlfriend admires me
Don't give a damn get yo' mama house shot up
I don't care if your mother's home gets shot
And have her stiff like some crack that's been rocked up
And killed, just like hard drugs
You fucked up and now you gotta pay the cost
You made a mistake, and there will be consequences
'Cause youse a hoe
Because you are a coward
And I'm the motherfucking boss
I am in charge
Automatic when I aim you say bye-bye
I am capable of killing quickly
Yo' family sad you got killed in a drive-by
Your family will be devastated to hear about your murder
And to you ones that be talking all that yang,yang
And to those who are always boasting
What you gon' do
What will you do
When that thang's in ya face man
When a gun is pointed at you
It's Project Pat wit' that 12 gauge strapped ya'll
Rapper Project Pat has a shotgun
I blow yo' chest out yo' motherfucking back dawg
I will shoot you, creating a big wound in your chest
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jordan Houston, Paul Beauregard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hit the weed
Pass the dough
Mask'em face
Hide the yo
Ride on up
Not too fast
Point the guns
Kill yo' ass
Hit the weed
Pass the dough
Mask'em face
Hide the yo
Ride on up
Not too fast
Point the guns
Kill yo' ass
[Verse 1]
I'm a North Memphis nigga
My nigga to my last days
And when I'm dead and I'm gone let the blunts blaze
See lifting weights in the pen got me toned up
But fuck the size
If ya step I hold my chrome up
Don't give a fuck
'Bout them niggas that you hangin' wit'
I'm rollin' up
Let this tech start sangin' bitch
I never quit til' you violators take a nap
Pop in yo' car
Blew yo' brains in yo' potnah's lap
I know ya strapped
But you cowards like to play hard
But knowing that you don't wanna catch
A murder charge
See niggas like to get full of dat weed and liquor
You snort a line in yo' mind
Now youse a killa
So pull the trigger so
We can let the dice roll
Dem hollow tips in yo' shit'll leave a nice hole
It's Project Pat on the track wit' the dope cookin'
And where I'm from
Grown men don't take no ass whoopins
Chorus-2x
2nd verse
Not only weak niggas like to start bullshitta
But in the street couple hollow points will hit ya
I'm watching out for you ones that are sheisty
I'm low on cheese so I might pull a heisty
I know you punk motherfuckers wanna test me
Because yo' bitch like to bow down and bless me
Don't give a damn get yo' mama house shot up
And have her stiff like some crack that's been rocked
Up
You fucked up and now you gotta pay the cost
Cause youse a ho
And I'm the motherfucking boss
Automatic when I aim you say bye-bye
Yo' family sad you got killed in a drive-by
And to you ones that be talking all that yang,yang
What you gon' do
When that thang's in ya face man
It's Project Pat wit' that 12 guage strapped ya'll
I blow yo' chest out yo' motherfucking back dawg
Chorus-4x
Pat starts talking over chorus til end
@karatejoe7147
This won't ever get old......
@marvinrich269
You ain't lyin'....
@superigrachmomche
neva eva
@jamesedwards8394
EVER
@fiatti5982
NEVERRRRRRRRR💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@jarrodlangford7692
Project pat just never gets old man. 20 years this shit still hype as f
@kendrickdawson1053
Facts bro
@gregtaylor9806
I will never forgetListening to this song on repeat for 4+ hours trying to recover from an acid trip. Kept me on earth lolol. Thanks project pat. U dat nigga
@VoidSurfer9
I'll never forget, my dad was almost 50 years old, he hated Mafia but he loved this song because of the hook.
Classic tune
@Dj_SLuRRR317
Pat was talking so much shit in this song.. Salute 💪🏾💯