The beauty of energetic MC from Hiram Clarke, TX is the internal passion an… Read Full Bio ↴The beauty of energetic MC from Hiram Clarke, TX is the internal passion and honesty in his music, which brims to the top with every hook, verse, and performance. Music has always been an ingredient of Chris “Propain” Dudley. In retrospect Propain believes that much of what has transpired in his career was due to being blessed, and partly lucky. DJ Don and Propain are childhood friends, who have been making music since they were in middle school.
The duo separated a bit while Propain’s family relocated to Longview,
Texas, but returned to making music when Propain return to Houston
and began attending college at Lamar University.

No one really knew Chris the basketball player, could rap. So one day
free-styling in the lunchroom with one of the better known rappers
in his high school in Longview, Texas, it clicked for the young rapper. He
had left his passion for music and focused it on basketball. The love received from the student body sent him back to the days of rapping with a karaoke machine and his best friend, DJ Don. The next affirmation came in the form
of the greatest rapper of all time, Scarface. During his sophomore year in college Propain happened to be at a video shoot where he was lucky enough
to garner a freestyle in front of the hip hop legend. Propain caught Scarface vibing to his impromptu lyrical expression, and suddenly knew he was able.
The defining moment that set the course for the rappers career was a
call to perform at the “Houston For Haiti” concert, by none other
than Uncle Bun. With verification from Bun B and Scarface,
what else did Pro need to chart the course for the rest of his rap career?

Where he’s at now is a testament to his hard work, and having a team in place, says Propain. Support from Houston hip hop legends, the city’s only hip hop radio station, and his family (fans); has propelled the MC formerly known as
Lil C into stardom. Propain is among the new breed of Houston artist who
grew up in era of lyrical hip hop. The rapper draws influences from Jay-Z, Nas, and Andre 3000. This is evident in his belief that “Smiling Face,” is the song that launched him from aspiring rapper to Houston MC. Propain describes his message as “thinker music,” which is comparable to his musical influences. “The intellect in the music is something you can take hold of…you’re thinking while listening to it, it puts you in deep thought,”says Propain.

Propain’s next album is, “Ridin Slab”. “Ridin Slab,” is a euphemism for doing things the right way and anything positive someone has going on, explains Propain. Production will be done by mostly by DJ Don and GL Production carrying the rest of the new album. Featured artist on “Ridin Slab,” are
Lil Keke, Slim Thug, and Doughbeezy. There is no denying Propain’s
legitimacy, drive, and enthusiasm. He is one of the pioneers of the next
wave of dynamic hip hop artist emerging in our city. He’s still Chris, and Lil C
is a small part of Propain, but undoubtedly, he is a MC primed to shift
the Houston hip hop landscape.

Nothing But You
Propain Lyrics

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Uh my voice a lil' gone, but
I'ma still try to work this out, yeah
Straight from the heart
You're now rockin' with a DJ Don production

My lady (yeah) , Sweet Cedes (Uh)
This your theme song, baby
No replacin' Stacy (Nah)

Yeah, '91 I still remember
Us sleepin' on that floor with
No power on in December (yeah)
And bein' poor ain't cool
(Nah) , but still we made through (yeah)
My pops wasn't around and
Then my stupid ass, i blamed you
(Damn)
Trippin', I don't know why I was stressin'
Not to have that pussy nigga in
My life was such a blessin'
(We ain't need him)
Thankful, you out here workin' two jobs
I was runnin' through the streets with
Dudes who used to boost cars
And every time the laws jammed me
Up and tried to burn me
You was always by my side
Defendin' like an attorney (yeah)
I dropped outta college
(Uh) , that's all you ever wanted (Yes)
I never seen a face when
A woman more disappointed (Sorry)
But it was you who said that
I'm too big for Home Depot (Uh)
"Get up off your ass, go chase your dreams
Pro'" it's all for nothin'

Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(I got you)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(Nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, you you (Nothin' but)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(Ohh, nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(Nothin' but you, yeah)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(I love it, nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, you oh, oh, oh, oh (yeah)

I still remember when your daddy called me
(I swear I do)
Like, "Bro, I'm 'bout to have a daughter"
(yeah)
Geekin', runnin' through the campus
Cheesin' braggin' to my people like I'm
'bout to have a niece (Keesh, what up?)
Then that same good news
(Uh) always turn into the worst (Worst)
Six months later when you had an early birth
(Damn) ain't know if you would make it
(Uh) , that would've cut the deepest
'cause (Yes)
I was outta town for school and
Never got to see you (Damn)
But then you grew into the sweetest thing
(yeah) brightest smile, every time I look
I see a queen (Uh)
It's Game 5
But it's hard for me to worry 'bout it
(Why?) when I hear you rappin' light
Don't even worry 'bout it (yeah)
Breathe, as you get older please know
(Please) anything you want
You can ask your Uncle Pro' (yeah)
And when you meet a man
Dude better be perfect
Any heartbreaks I swear I'll
Have to murk him, i wrote this song for

Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(Nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, you you (Nothin' but)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(Ohh, nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(Nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(I love it, nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, you oh, oh, oh, oh (yeah)

What's the chances you ain't have a man?
(Have a man) keep it real
I ain't even think I had a chance (Nah)
But then again, I couldn't help it
'Cause I knew if I ain't try my luck
Forever I'd regret it so I did
(Did) , I got it (Got it)
My life ain't been the same, you (Nah)
The type I wanna donate my last name to
(yeah) 'Cause in this game, girl
A queen make you better
And my flow is on top
But what's a king without Coretta?
(Nothin') yeah, and baby
We done been through hell and back
(Hell and back)
We still standin' up the world
You could tell them that (Brain)
Trust me
I ain't too proud to say I'm lucky (Nah)
And if lovin' you's a crime
Then tell them muh'fuckers cuff me (yeah)
Yeah, 'cause you was down when I was down
(Down) and now that I'm up
I swear it's 'bout to go down (yeah)
Say, wouldn't have it no other way
Please believe every time I hit the stage
I'm rockin' that bitch for

Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(Nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, you you (Nothin' but)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(Ohh, nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
(Nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, nothin' but you

(I love it, nothin' but you)
Nothin' but you, you oh, oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

In the song "Nothing But You" by Propain, the lyrics showcase his deep appreciation and love for a special woman in his life, whom he refers to as "My Lady, Sweet Cedes." He reminiscences about their shared experiences and the hardships they faced together. The lyrics depict their humble beginnings, including a time when they had no power in December and struggled financially. Despite these challenges, they managed to overcome and persevere. Propain recognizes the sacrifices made by this woman, who worked two jobs while he was involved in the streets, and expresses his gratitude for her constant support.

The lyrics also touch upon a personal journey of growth and redemption. Propain reflects on the absence of his father and how he initially blamed the woman he loves for this absence. However, he realizes that his life is better without his absent father and that she has been a blessing, defending and supporting him like an attorney. He acknowledges the disappointment he caused her when he dropped out of college, but also remembers her encouraging him to pursue his dreams and escape a mundane life. He recognizes that his success and achievements are all due to her unwavering belief in him.

The song also highlights the unconditional love Propain has for this woman's child. He describes his excitement when he found out he was going to be an uncle and how devastated he was when circumstances prevented him from witnessing her birth. However, he admires her growth into a beautiful young woman with a radiant smile. He promises to always be there for her and pledges to protect her from any heartbreak. Propain considers himself a loving and caring uncle figure who is always ready to support and guide her.

Furthermore, the lyrics illustrate how the woman in question has been a source of inspiration and motivation for Propain throughout his career. He expresses his deep affection for her and how she has made him a better person. He compares her presence in his life to the significance of Coretta Scott King standing alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Their relationship has endured hardships but has remained strong. Propain acknowledges his luck and fortune in having her by his side. He declares that every time he performs, he does it all for her.

In summary, the song "Nothing But You" by Propain is a heartfelt tribute to a special woman who has been an unwavering pillar of support in his life. The lyrics demonstrate his appreciation for her strength, love, and sacrifices. They also showcase his personal growth and redemption, as well as his strong bond with her daughter. The song ultimately emphasizes that his success and dedication are all fueled by his love and gratitude for her.

Line by Line Meaning

Uh my voice a lil' gone, but I'ma still try to work this out, yeah
Even though my voice is tired, I will still give my best to make this song

Straight from the heart You're now rockin' with a DJ Don production
This song comes straight from my emotions, and it's produced by DJ Don

My lady (yeah), Sweet Cedes (Uh) This your theme song, baby
You are my lady, Sweet Cedes, and this song is dedicated to you

No replacin' Stacy (Nah) Yeah, '91 I still remember
No one can replace you, Stacy. I remember back in '91

Us sleepin' on that floor with No power on in December (yeah)
We used to sleep on the floor without electricity in December

And bein' poor ain't cool (Nah), but still we made through (yeah)
Being poor is not cool, but we managed to make it through

My pops wasn't around and Then my stupid ass, I blamed you
My father wasn't there, and I stupidly blamed you

Trippin', I don't know why I was stressin' Not to have that pussy nigga in My life was such a blessin'
I was tripping, stressing for no reason. Not having that man in my life was a blessing

(We ain't need him) Thankful, you out here workin' two jobs
We didn't need him. I'm thankful that you're working two jobs

I was runnin' through the streets with Dudes who used to boost cars
I used to hang out with guys who stole cars

And every time the laws jammed me Up and tried to burn me You was always by my side Defendin' like an attorney (yeah)
Whenever I got in trouble with the law, you stood by my side and defended me like a lawyer

I dropped outta college (Uh), that's all you ever wanted (Yes)
I dropped out of college, which is what you wanted for me

I never seen a face when A woman more disappointed (Sorry)
I have never seen a more disappointed face on a woman

But it was you who said that I'm too big for Home Depot (Uh) "Get up off your ass, go chase your dreams Pro'" it's all for nothin'
But you were the one who told me that I'm destined for more than Home Depot. The motivation to chase my dreams is now in vain

Nothin' but you, nothin' but you (I got you)
It's all about you, only you (I am there for you)

Nothin' but you, nothin' but you Nothin' but you, nothin' but you
Nothing matters to me except you

Nothin' but you, nothin' but you (Nothin' but you) Nothin' but you, you you (Nothin' but)
You are everything to me, and I mean it

I still remember when your daddy called me (I swear I do) Like, "Bro, I'm 'bout to have a daughter" (yeah)
I vividly remember when your dad called me and said he's about to have a daughter

Geekin', runnin' through the campus Cheesin' braggin' to my people like I'm 'bout to have a niece (Keesh, what up?)
I was excited, running through the campus, proudly telling everyone I'm going to have a niece

Then that same good news (Uh) always turn into the worst (Worst) Six months later when you had an early birth
Unfortunately, that great news turned into the worst when you had an early birth six months later

Ain't know if you would make it (Uh), that would've cut the deepest 'cause (Yes)
I didn't know if you would survive, and that would've hurt me deeply

I was outta town for school and Never got to see you (Damn)
I was away at school and couldn't see you

But then you grew into the sweetest thing (yeah) brightest smile, every time I look I see a queen (Uh)
But then you grew into the sweetest, most beautiful person. Every time I see you, I see a queen

It's Game 5 But it's hard for me to worry 'bout it (Why?) when I hear you rappin' light Don't even worry 'bout it (yeah)
Even though it's a crucial Game 5, I can't worry about it because your light-hearted rapping brings me joy

Breathe, as you get older please know (Please) anything you want You can ask your Uncle Pro' (yeah)
As you grow older, remember that you can ask for anything you want from your Uncle Pro'

And when you meet a man Dude better be perfect Any heartbreaks I swear I'll Have to murk him, i wrote this song for
And when you meet a man, he better be perfect. If he breaks your heart, I promise I'll take care of him. I wrote this song for you

What's the chances you ain't have a man? (Have a man) keep it real I ain't even think I had a chance (Nah)
What are the odds that you didn't have a man? I'll be honest, I didn't even think I had a chance

But then again, I couldn't help it 'Cause I knew if I ain't try my luck Forever I'd regret it so I did (Did), I got it (Got it)
But I couldn't resist because if I didn't take a chance, I would regret it forever. So I did, and I got you

My life ain't been the same, you (Nah) The type I wanna donate my last name to
My life has completely changed because of you. You are the kind of person I want to marry and share my last name with

'Cause in this game, girl A queen make you better And my flow is on top But what's a king without Coretta? (Nothin')
In this game of life, having a queen by your side makes you a better man. Even though my flow is great, without you, I would be nothing

Yeah, and baby We done been through hell and back (Hell and back)
Baby, we have been through the toughest times together

We still standin' up the world You could tell them that (Brain)
We are still standing tall in this world. Spread the word

Trust me I ain't too proud to say I'm lucky (Nah) And if lovin' you's a crime Then tell them muh'fuckers cuff me (yeah)
Believe me, I'm not too proud to admit that I'm lucky to have you. And if loving you is a crime, then they can arrest me

Yeah, 'cause you was down when I was down (Down) and now that I'm up I swear it's 'bout to go down (yeah)
You were there for me in my lowest moments, and now that I'm successful, I promise things will get even better

Say, wouldn't have it no other way Please believe every time I hit the stage I'm rockin' that bitch for
I wouldn't want it any other way. Every time I perform on stage, I dedicate my performance to you

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