Shut It Down
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[MP] Slim Thug you ready?
[ST] Geyeah!
[MP] I'm on my way from New Orleans, and I'm comin to Texas
[MP] And we gon' handle this, ya heard?
[ST] Slim Thugga
[MP] Ghetto Bill!

[Chorus 4X: Master P]
Lay it down, lay it down
Tear this motherfucker UP, shut it down

[Master P]
Security couldn't stop us, go see the doctor
Nigga wanna fight I got a motherfuckin chopper
I'm in the back gettin blunted with thugs
Whole city walk through, they give me kisses and hugs
I'm a real motherfucker, I ain't takin no shit
I got golds in my mouth, and ice on my wrist
Homies see me in the club and they tryin to hate
I'm poppin bottles in the club cause I'm hard as a 8
Suckers try to mean mug but they ain't bustin a grape
Get my money from the block flippin quarters and eighths
I'm a No Limit Soldier, motherfucker you heard me
Uptown, Calliope, projects to dirty
65 for birdies, call me you thirsty
I'm a legend in the hood like the boy James Worthy
You ain't a soldier motherfucker keep steppin
Turn a, 211 to a 187 - yeah

[Chorus]

[Slim Thug]
Slim Thuggahhhh
Boys gotta lay it down when the boss come around
Or the glock fo' pound gon' knock 'em on the ground
Geyeah - you can vouch in my town I'm a motherfuckin G
And I got a lotta soldiers on my team like P
I get word that them haters tryna catch a nigga slippin - what?
Run your ass up and you gon' catch a ass-whippin
I'm flippin through my hood on Vogues, still tippin
Glock cocked with the clip in, hell naw I ain't trippin
I'm a Boss Hogg Outlaw, chasin my bread
Snitch niggaz out here tellin got me shakin the feds
I'm in the club pullin hoes, fuck datin instead
I got a supermodel at the crib waitin in bed
Got the blocks on lock, you gotta come see the boss
If you wanna get the work for the dirt cheap cost
Me and Master P represent the bottom of the South
And if nigga hate that, he'll lose the bottom of his mouth, geyeah

[Chorus]





[Master P]
BLACK SOPRANOS!!

Overall Meaning

The song "Shut It Down" is a collaboration between three rappers: Master P, Slim Thug, and Trae. At the beginning of the song, Master P tells Slim Thug that he is on his way to Texas from New Orleans and together, they are going to "handle this." The chorus of the song, "Lay it down, lay it down, tear this motherfucker UP, shut it down," is repeated four times throughout the song.


Master P's verse is all about how tough he is and how he doesn't take any nonsense from anyone. He talks about how he's a "real motherfucker" and how he gets "kisses and hugs" from the whole city when he walks through. Slim Thug's verse is similarly tough, as he talks about how he's a "Boss Hogg Outlaw" and how he's got his "blocks on lock." He also says that he's got a "supermodel at the crib waitin in bed."


Overall, the song is about asserting power and dominance, and letting everyone know that these rappers won't take any disrespect or challenges to their authority.


Line by Line Meaning

[MP] Slim Thug you ready?
Master P asks Slim Thug if he is ready


[ST] Geyeah!
Slim Thug affirms that he is ready


[MP] I'm on my way from New Orleans, and I'm comin to Texas
Master P says that he is en route from New Orleans to Texas


[MP] And we gon' handle this, ya heard?
Master P says that they will take care of the situation at hand


[ST] Slim Thugga
Slim Thug introduces himself


[MP] Ghetto Bill!
Master P introduces himself as Ghetto Bill


[Chorus 4X: Master P] Lay it down, lay it down Tear this motherfucker UP, shut it down
The chorus repeats the phrase to destroy the place and shut it down


[Master P] Security couldn't stop us, go see the doctor
Master P claims that they were unstoppable and all security personnel failed to stop them


[Master P] Nigga wanna fight I got a motherfuckin chopper
Master P warns that he is armed with a gun if anyone tries to fight him


[Master P] I'm in the back gettin blunted with thugs
Master P is in the back smoking weed with his friends


[Master P] Whole city walk through, they give me kisses and hugs
People in the city greet and show affection towards Master P


[Master P] I'm a real motherfucker, I ain't takin no shit
Master P claims that he is authentic and will not tolerate any nonsense


[Master P] I got golds in my mouth, and ice on my wrist
Master P is wearing a lot of jewelry


[Master P] Homies see me in the club and they tryin to hate
Master P notes that some people are jealous of him when they see him at the club


[Master P] I'm poppin bottles in the club cause I'm hard as a 8
Master P is buying expensive bottles of alcohol to show off


[Master P] Suckers try to mean mug but they ain't bustin a grape
People are trying to look tough but are not actually doing anything


[Master P] Get my money from the block flippin quarters and eighths
Master P is making money by selling quarter and eighth ounces of drugs


[Master P] I'm a No Limit Soldier, motherfucker you heard me
Master P is part of the No Limit music group and he confirms it


[Master P] Uptown, Calliope, projects to dirty
Master P is from the Uptown and Calliope housing projects in New Orleans


[Master P] 65 for birdies, call me you thirsty
Master P is selling drugs called 'birdies' for 65 dollars each and tells people to contact him if they want some


[Master P] I'm a legend in the hood like the boy James Worthy
Master P is a legendary figure in the neighborhood like the basketball player James Worthy


[Master P] You ain't a soldier motherfucker keep steppin
Master P warns that if anyone is not a soldier, they should leave


[Master P] Turn a, 211 to a 187 - yeah
Master P says that he can turn a robbery (211) into a murder (187)


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the phrase to destroy the place and shut it down


[Slim Thug] Slim Thuggahhhh
Slim Thug is repeating his name in his characteristic style


[Slim Thug] Boys gotta lay it down when the boss come around
Slim Thug is warning people to be respectful when Master P is around


[Slim Thug] Or the glock fo' pound gon' knock 'em on the ground
If people are not respectful, Slim Thug's gun will make them lie on the ground


[Slim Thug] Geyeah - you can vouch in my town I'm a motherfuckin G
Slim Thug wants people to know that he is a gangster


[Slim Thug] And I got a lotta soldiers on my team like P
Slim Thug has many soldiers working with him like Master P does


[Slim Thug] I get word that them haters tryna catch a nigga slippin - what?
Slim Thug hears that some people are trying to harm him


[Slim Thug] Run your ass up and you gon' catch a ass-whippin
If anyone tries to harm Slim Thug, they will receive a beating


[Slim Thug] I'm flippin through my hood on Vogues, still tippin
Slim Thug is driving through his neighborhood with fancy wheels


[Slim Thug] Glock cocked with the clip in, hell naw I ain't trippin
Slim Thug has a loaded gun with him and he is not scared


[Slim Thug] I'm a Boss Hogg Outlaw, chasin my bread
Slim Thug is a successful Boss Hogg Outlaw rap artist and is making money


[Slim Thug] Snitch niggaz out here tellin got me shakin the feds
People who talk to the police are making Slim Thug nervous


[Slim Thug] I'm in the club pullin hoes, fuck datin instead
Slim Thug is pursuing women in the club instead of trying to form long-term relationships


[Slim Thug] I got a supermodel at the crib waitin in bed
Slim Thug has a very attractive woman waiting for him at home


[Slim Thug] Got the blocks on lock, you gotta come see the boss
Slim Thug has control over many streets and people have to talk to him if they want to do anything there


[Slim Thug] If you wanna get the work for the dirt cheap cost
People can buy drugs from Slim Thug for a low price


[Slim Thug] Me and Master P represent the bottom of the South
Slim Thug and Master P are both from the southern part of the United States


[Slim Thug] And if nigga hate that, he'll lose the bottom of his mouth, geyeah
If anyone dislikes this fact, they will be beaten up


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the phrase to destroy the place and shut it down


[Master P] BLACK SOPRANOS!!
Master P announces the Black Sopranos group




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