Gimmie One
Redman Lyrics


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Gillahouse, take it from the top like this nigga

Yo, Redman 'Back in Business' like E-P-M
D whips I drive, I gotta TV'em
I tour New York down, so B.B. King 'em
Found my way back home like E.T. finger
I rock the arena, you know the drill
Get high, get drunk, grab a hoe and chill
Eat a meal, then back to the hood for more action
Promotin' Red Gone Wild with no backin
Doc get five on the mic like Joe Jackson
Foreign bitches feelin' me for my accent
Talk like a boss, I can't complain
When I do it, it's big like Fulton in St. James
I got Brick City, even D.C. bitches
They all steal for me outta P.C. Riches
I move like a pimp, but I'm far from one
Like Lil Weez, I got army guns
Gimmie one, nigga

[Chorus]
1, and here comes the 2 to the 3 and 4
And here comes the 3 to the 2 and 1 (Gimmie one, nigga)
And here comes the 2 to the 3 and 4
And here comes the 3 to the 2 and 1 (Gimmie one, nigga)
And here comes the 2 to the 3 and 4
And here comes the 3 to the 2 and 1 (Gimmie one, nigga)
And here comes the 2 to the 3 and 4

Yo, If you don't like me, fuck you, I flex one muscle
Doc got more effects than kung fu hustle
I'm uptown, buyin' the perk
Lookin' cut clean, jeans, ? designer shirt
Redman fell off, what the talks about?
I wasn't lettin' y'all swim when the shark was out
Rollin red carpet out, it's Jersey
Me and them together is like Lil' Seymour and Big Percy
I knew women from high school that picked on me
Now I see them, they all wanna lick on me
I hood down homie, rock like Bon Jovi
I can work the night shift like he Brian Mobley
Brick City, boy, my flow is on fire
Disagree, I go in your mouth like botox
Pick up Pete Rock, nigga, we all cool
Hit the highway and ask, "Is the CL smooth?" nigga

[Chorus]

Your style might be parkay, but mine butter
That bitch can't break no bread, then why fuck her
I'm kinda cocky, homeboy, did I stutter?
I pop the umbilical cord on my mother
I jumped out the womb, I became a whale
That's hard to harpoon, I need more room
The hood love me, so I keep it real gully
I got handsome, but my flow is still ugly
Turn the treble out the track and I'll jet
I lines in my rhyme are longer than Ikea
I stay on my grind, but when I come up with an Idea
The year, is party over here
It's 5 years I disappeared, but I'm back
And tell Nino Brown and them that I'm crack
Grab my bozack, middle finger is up
I got your grandma givin' it up
Gimmie one, nigga!





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Gimmie One, Redman starts by declaring that he's "Back in Business" like EPMD, setting the tone for this braggadocious and confident song. He talks about his luxurious lifestyle, driving expensive cars and touring New York in B.B. King's arena. He also mentions promoting his album Red Gone Wild, and how he has no backing, meaning he doesn't need anyone to support him. Redman boasts about being able to talk like a boss, referencing Fulton in St. James, a famous street in Newark, New Jersey. He also claims to have women stealing for him out of PC Riches, a former electronics store chain. Redman emphasizes his masculinity and power by saying that he moves like a pimp but is far from one, and that he has army guns like Lil Wayne. The chorus is catchy and repetitive, with Redman telling listeners to "gimmie one" in each verse.


Throughout Gimmie One, Redman's clever wordplay and witty humor shine through, making this song an excellent addition to his repertoire. He references movies like ET, Kung Fu Hustle, and New Jack City, and drops plenty of pop culture references. Redman's rap style is distinct and recognizable, and his delivery is confident and smooth. The chorus is infectious and easy to sing along with, making this song popular with fans. Overall, Gimmie One is a masterclass in hip-hop braggadocio, with Redman's clever lyrics and infectious energy making it one of his best tracks.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, Redman 'Back in Business' like E-P-M
Redman is back and ready to do business like the record label, EPM.


D whips I drive, I gotta TV'em
Redman drives fancy cars and puts TVs in them.


I tour New York down, so B.B. King 'em
Redman tours New York City and puts on a show like B.B. King would.


Found my way back home like E.T. finger
Redman has returned home after being away, like E.T. finding his way home.


I rock the arena, you know the drill
Redman puts on a great show in the arena, as he always does.


Get high, get drunk, grab a hoe and chill
Redman enjoys partying and relaxing with women.


Eat a meal, then back to the hood for more action
After eating a meal, Redman goes back to the hood to continue the hustle.


Promotin' Red Gone Wild with no backin
Redman promotes his album 'Red Gone Wild' without any hesitation.


Doc get five on the mic like Joe Jackson
Redman, who is also known as Doc, is as good on the mic as Joe Jackson was with his music.


Foreign bitches feelin' me for my accent
Women from foreign countries are attracted to Redman because of his accent.


Talk like a boss, I can't complain
Redman speaks like a boss and has nothing to complain about.


When I do it, it's big like Fulton in St. James
Redman's actions are always grand, just like Fulton in St. James.


I got Brick City, even D.C. bitches
Redman has girls from his hometown, Brick City, as well as from Washington D.C.


They all steal for me outta P.C. Riches
Redman's ladies steal for him from the popular electronics store PC Richard & Son.


I move like a pimp, but I'm far from one
Redman moves like a pimp, but he is not one in reality.


Like Lil Weez, I got army guns
Redman, like Lil Wayne, has access to military grade weapons.


Gimmie one, nigga
Give me one of those army guns, my friend.


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats several times throughout the song.


Your style might be parkay, but mine butter
Your style may be okay, but mine is much better.


That bitch can't break no bread, then why fuck her
If a woman can't provide any financial support, Redman doesn't see the point in being with her.


I'm kinda cocky, homeboy, did I stutter?
Redman is confident and a little arrogant, but he won't apologize for it.


I pop the umbilical cord on my mother
Redman was born with such strength that he broke his mother's umbilical cord during birth.


I jumped out the womb, I became a whale
Redman came out of his mother's womb so big and strong that he compares himself to a whale.


That's hard to harpoon, I need more room
Because Redman is so big, it's hard to capture him like a whale with a harpoon.


The hood love me, so I keep it real gully
The people in Redman's hometown love him because he keeps it real and gritty with them.


I got handsome, but my flow is still ugly
Although Redman may look good, his rapping style is rough and raw.


Turn the treble out the track and I'll jet
If you turn up the treble on Redman's music, he'll leave quickly.


I lines in my rhyme are longer than Ikea
Redman's rhymes are so long and complex that they can be compared to the length of instructions for assembling Ikea furniture.


I stay on my grind, but when I come up with an Idea
Redman works hard to make a living, but when he gets an idea for something, he goes all in.


The year, is party over here
Redman is ready to party and have fun right now.


It's 5 years I disappeared, but I'm back
Redman has been gone for 5 years, but he is finally back in the game.


And tell Nino Brown and them that I'm crack
Redman wants somebody to tell Nino Brown, a character from the movie New Jack City, that he is the best rapper around.


Grab my bozack, middle finger is up
Redman grabs his genitals and gives the middle finger as a sign of disrespect.


I got your grandma givin' it up
Even grandmothers are attracted to Redman and are willing to have sex with him.


Gimmie one, nigga!
Redman once again asks for one of those military grade weapons.


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats once more before the end of the song.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
Written by: MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE, PETER O PHILLIPS, REGGIE NOBLE

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Comments from YouTube:

@howardg93

red gone wild was a hot album too bad it didn't get a whole lot of promotion

@darockwilder2k7

... still my favorite rap album since 2007. All Killer, No Filler !!! :)

@joncoffey1

Dont know what the fuss is about! Redman is still one of the best lyricists EVER...This album, if you listen to it closely, is Reggie showing all the young hopefuls out there how it is supposed to be done! Like a line in this track 'Redman fell off, What's the talk about?' NOT TRUE! He's still the man!

@FRESHCOOLAIDE

Just re-copped that Muddy Waters last week. It felt like December 10th 1996! I fell in love with that album all over again. CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR PART 2!!!!!!!!!. Hip Hop needs a fresh, ice cold jug of water. She's dehydrated.

@neopandorex

badass... best track on the cd

@snakepliskin3010

Can't go wrong with Redman and Pete Rock

@dokksavage

ultimate banger from the gone wild joint!

@Lily0960

"If you don't like me: fuck you." Redman is a legend.

@jay1177one

I heard this song a while ago (years) and didn't and didn't now the name of it. I just figured it out and I'm thankful!!!

@indigenousaboriginalniiji2757

🔥🔥🔥Classic🔥🔥🔥

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