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.
Gold Shine
Project Pat Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Let me see your gold shine
Let me see your gold shine
Let me see your gold shine
Let me see your gold shine
Let me see your gold shine
Let me see your gold shine
Let me see your gold shine
Let me see your gold shine
(Project Pat)
Hoody hoo is the one
Where we all play this game
Gold chain pinky ring
Say the hell for some fame
Hustle in to tha in
Ain't afraid of the pen
Treated dogs like it's ken
Got his brand on his skin
Drankin' this of that henny
I went to find some women
A hoe can come with genny
But she don't give a penny
I'm out there havin plenny
I'm slangin' shit like Lenny
From Good Times to South Park
You can die like Kenny
So try to get some money
Fo those actin' funny
You stay about tha cheese mayn
Muthafuckin' hunny
Now don't you be a dummy
Play me like yo mummy
I try to keep it business
To keep food in my tummy
Tha ghetty ghetty green
On them 20's ridin' clean
Cause paper chasin'
Just I'm like a fiend
It's yo boy Project Pat
Never catch me droppin' dimes
I'm a let my gold shine
I'm a let my gold shine
(Chorus) x2
All playas hustle in
Let me see your gold shine
All my playas coming up
Let me see your gold shine
Gold rangs gold chains gold teeth on the grind
Let me see your gold shine
Let me see your gold shine
(Crunchy Black)
Could it be a dream
Crunchy bling bling
Crunchy on the scene
Rolex diamond ring
Hypnotize bling
When you see me
I'm a shine like diamond
In your fuckin' screen
(DJ Paul)
Like a diamond
I'm a shine free
So you know its me
Every time you writin' rhymes
Coco all you know its me
Bustas always hatin' me
Knowin' they be playin' me
Get a name right
Next time you dissin' me on this cd be
(Gangsta Boo)
Double O seven
Money I was playin' on a PlayStation
Ride by waving at you haters
Holla at ya
See ya later alligator
Skin cold world bustin'
Cowards curtain
You ain't fuck what you mean playa
(Juicy J)
Playas from tha Hollywood
Evergreen is my hood
Smokin' city
Show them gold teeth
Ridin' in tha woods
Brakin' on some pound
In tha south
Memphis fuckin' town
Chiffin' on some hay
Every day
Like a coupon
(Chorus) x2
(Project Pat)
I was ridin' through the wood
Now pushin' me a ?
Nobody in tha hood
Now my chrome I think I flips
I was wishin' I was you
Now you wish you was me
Take a walk in my shoes
Ahh it could never be
See you playas stayin' down
Till you rise like some hoe
If he true to his game
Then his game stayin' in flow
Who can go
With this real ass shit
That I spit
If you real and you know it then mayn
Toss a bitch
To a real tight playa
South side playa
Mask on my mug
When I blast on a hatea
Boots what I'm pockin'
Robers are watchin'
Nine milaluga mayn
That's what I'm pockin'
Flames I diminish
I falls to the finish
This ain't Popeye so I don't need me spinach
I'm just a young mayn havin' thangs on a grind
I'm a let my gold shine
I'm a let my gold shine
(Chorus) Till Fade
The lyrics to Project Pat's song 'Gold Shine' depict the rappers hustling ways and love for the finer things in life, specifically gold. Throughout the lyrics, he talks about his gold chains, gold teeth, and even wanting to see others' gold shine. He advises other players to focus on getting money and not being a dummy while they play the game.
Project Pat's lyrics show that the rap game is similar to a game in which you must hustle to win, similar to Monopoly. He's unafraid of the dangers of the game and will do anything to become the winner. He also showcases the status symbols that come with winning the game, such as gold jewelry and significant wealth.
Overall, the song Gold Shine is a celebration of a flashy, luxurious lifestyle that comes with the fruits of the rap game. The lyrics show that money is the ultimate status symbol that is visible through gold and diamonds.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me see your gold shine
Repeated line asking everyone to show off their gold
Hoody hoo is the one
Hoody Hoo is the signature sound for enthusiastic greeting
Where we all play this game
Where everyone plays the hustle game
Gold chain pinky ring
Wearing gold jewelry to show off wealth
Say the hell for some fame
Suffering to gain fame and fortune
Hustle in to tha in
Hustling for inner success
Ain't afraid of the pen
Not scared of jail time
Treated dogs like it's ken
Expensive treatment for pets
Got his brand on his skin
Tattoos showing personal branding
Drankin' this of that henny
Drinking Hennessy, a cognac brand
I went to find some women
Looking for relationships or female attention
A hoe can come with genny
A woman can come with Hennessy
But she don't give a penny
Women taking advantage without giving back
I'm out there havin plenny
Having plenty of everything
I'm slangin' shit like Lenny
Selling things like Lenny did in Of Mice and Men book
From Good Times to South Park
Watching TV shows from the past and present
You can die like Kenny
A reference to South Park character Kenny dying
So try to get some money
Trying to get wealthy
Fo those actin' funny
Those who act strange or peculiar
You stay about tha cheese mayn
Focus on the money instead of side issues
Muthafuckin' hunny
Money-oriented mindset
Now don't you be a dummy
Don't be silly or foolish
Play me like yo mummy
Respectful approach like one's mother
I try to keep it business
Keeping it professional
To keep food in my tummy
Making money to support oneself
Tha ghetty ghetty green
The green money that a hustler earns
On them 20's ridin' clean
Stylish while keeping it affordable
Cause paper chasin'
Chasing money
Just I'm like a fiend
Obsessed with pursuing wealth
Never catch me droppin' dimes
Never turning on someone
All playas hustle in
Everyone hustles
Gold rangs gold chains gold teeth on the grind
Wearing gold accessories while hustling
Could it be a dream
Feeling like it's too good to be true
Crunchy bling bling
Jewelry that shines reflectively
Crunchy on the scene
Famous or notable in the public eye
Rolex diamond ring
Owning expensive pieces of jewelry
Hypnotize bling
Intensely captivating jewelry that holds attention
When you see me
When you notice my presence
I'm a shine like diamond in your fuckin' screen
Outshining every other 'shiny' thing on the scene
Like a diamond
Referring to the previous line about shining like a diamond
I'm a shine free
Shining without any type of restraint
So you know its me
Recognizing the unique style
Every time you writin' rhymes
When all writing lyrics
Coco all you know its me
People knowing the artist despite a new name change
Bustas always hatin' me
People always hating while trying to hustle
Knowin' they be playin' me
Knowing people are taking advantage of the hustler
Get a name right
Get the artists' name correct
Next time you dissin' me on this cd be
Correct an error when shading the rapper on a track
Double O seven
Reference to James Bond movie franchise
Money I was playin' on a PlayStation
Making money while playing video games
Ride by waving at you haters
Ignoring negative people while driving by
Holla at ya
Saying goodbye or see you later
See ya later alligator
Classic and catchy way of saying goodbye
Skin cold world bustin'
Navigating a harsh environment
Cowards curtain
Hiding from the difficulties of the world
You ain't fuck what you mean playa
Not caring about what others think or say
Playas from tha Hollywood
Hustlers from a successful area
Evergreen is my hood
Possibly referring to a good area in a city
Smokin' city
City with a lot of marijuana smokers
Show them gold teeth
Showing off one's wealth with accessories
Brakin' on some pound
Smoking a lot of marijuana
In tha south
Referring to the southern region of the United States
Memphis fuckin' town
City in Tennessee
Chiffin' on some hay every day
Possibly referring to smoking marijuana every day
I was ridin' through the wood
Driving through the forest area
Now pushin' me a ?
Either hiding an action or forgetting what's being done
Nobody in tha hood
No one in the neighborhood
Now my chrome I think I flips
Possibly referring to flipping a car or a gun
I was wishin' I was you
Envious of another's lifestyle
Now you wish you was me
Being appreciative of one's own success
Take a walk in my shoes
See things from the other's point of view
Ahh it could never be
Understanding that it's impossible for others to truly experience what one has gone through
Till you rise like some hoe
Until you become successful like a garden plant
If he true to his game
If one is genuine to their hustle
Then his game stayin' in flow
One stays hustling continuously
Who can go
Who can handle the pressure and challenges of the hustle life
With this real ass shit
Talking about relatable topics
That I spit
Rapping with true and honest words
Toss a bitch
Either giving away money or throwing away problems
To a real tight playa
Rewarding someone who is loyal and hardworking
South side playa
Referring to southern part of a city
Mask on my mug
Possibly wearing a mask while performing illegal activities
When I blast on a hatea
Openly fighting back against someone who despises them
Boots what I'm pockin'
Keeping weaponry in boots
Robers are watchin'
Being aware of enemies and being cautious
Nine milaluga mayn
Another name for a 9mm gun
Flames I diminish
Calming down or retreating from a situation
I falls to the finish
Either dying while hustling or staying dedicated to the hustle until retirement
This ain't Popeye so I don't need me spinach
Not needing anything extra to succeed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JORDAN HOUSTON, PATRICK HOUSTON, PAUL BEAUREGARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind