Shawty Lo (1976-2016), was an American rapper, producer, member of the hip … Read Full Bio ↴Shawty Lo (1976-2016), was an American rapper, producer, member of the hip hop group D4L and CEO of D4L Records Inc. Hailing from Bankhead in Atlanta, Georgia, Shawty Lo released his debut album, Units in the City, in 2008 which featured the hit single "Dey Know", which was remixed by many major artists. While he never released a followup album, his legacy continued through a string of mixtapes. The infamy of his cancelled reality show and failed beef with T.I. (whom he later reconciled with) may overshadow his music to the public at large, he will be remembered as an Atlanta figurehead, bringing artists together and holding his city down to the end.

Break Ya Ankles
Shawty Lo Lyrics

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Show them how to break they ankles, mayne
Yeah, E-40 and Shawty Lo

Hey, let's go
From the West Coast to Atlanta
If a nigga gonna hate, well, got damn 'em
Hey, gonna break ya ankles
Hit the dance floor

Gonna break ya ankles

Go stupid, get retarded
(Dumb, dumb)
Wake the game up, them boys made it
(Dumb, dumb)
Hey, gonna break ya ankles
We be the shit out of me
Gonna break ya ankles

This a boy, this thang slap
I brought the whole hood with me, brought the whole trap
Mama, this your song, you know the lyrics
Gonna break ya ankles, yeah, that's the spirit

Go nutty, go bananas, go berserk
Show them how to do it, let me see your foot work
We runnin' up a tab, havin' money so we spend it
Bottles everywhere, celebrating like we won the pennant

You recognize the fixture, you see the brightling watch
You get the big picture, you know that I'm a boss
I'mma show up, I'mma show out
From the West Coast to the dirty south

Hey, let's go
From the West Coast to Atlanta
If a nigga gonna hate, well, got damn 'em
Hey, gonna break ya ankles
Hit the dance floor
Gonna break ya ankles

Go stupid, get retarded
(Dumb, dumb)
Wake the game up, them boys made it
(Dumb, dumb)
Hey, gonna break ya ankles
We be the shit out of me
Gonna break ya ankles

Fresh off tour, I brought a mil with me
Now the whole club gonna have to deal with me
Like 3-6, tear the club up
Like Pac-Man 'cause I don't give a fuck

I'm throwing big bucks, cash everywhere
Shawty over here, 40 over there
You know the broads out 'cause the stars out
You see the parking lot, we brought the cars out

We going stupid, get retarded
And we ain't playin' with 'em, we came to party
I brought a lot of doe, I'm steadin' throwin' singles
So hit the dance floor, so gonna break ya ankles

From the West Coast to Atlanta
If a nigga gonna hate, well, got damn 'em
Hey, gonna break ya ankles
Hit the dance floor
Gonna break ya ankles

Go stupid, get retarded
(Dumb, dumb)
Wake the game up, them boys made it
(Dumb, dumb)
Hey, gonna break ya ankles
We be the shit out of me
Gonna break ya ankles

Do it like this, do it like that
Do it like this, then you do it like that
Break it on down, show 'em how to clown
Mean mug with it, let me see you rep your town

All street money, bonafide trapper
Never seen a check, ballin' like a rapper
80 on the arm, a hundred on my neck
Shoe game sick, in The Bay we call it wet

More jury than the court room, glowin' like the moon
More jury than the court room, I'mma tycoon
Designer everything, throw it in the bag
I don't know how much it costs, I don't look at price tags

From the West Coast to Atlanta
If a nigga gonna hate, well, got damn 'em
Hey, gonna break ya ankles
Hit the dance floor
Gonna break ya ankles

Go stupid, get retarded
(Dumb, dumb)
Wake the game up, them boys made it
(Dumb, dumb)
Hey, gonna break ya ankles

We be the shit out of me
Gonna break ya ankles

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shawty Lo's Break Ya Ankles describe a party scene where the artists are encouraging the crowd to dance and enjoy themselves. They talk about hitting the dance floor so hard that it would "break ya ankles." They use repetition of the phrase "go stupid, get retarded" throughout the song to encourage the crowd to let loose and have a good time while showcasing their dancing skills. The song also highlights the artists' wealth and status, with references to luxury items like a Breitling watch and designer clothing.

On a deeper level, the lyrics represent the artists' desire to empower their audience and celebrate life's pleasures. Throughout the song, they create a sense of community by encouraging listeners to join in the fun and showcase their individual styles of dance.

Line by Line Meaning

Show them how to break they ankles, mayne
Demonstrate how to dance in a way that impresses others.

From the West Coast to Atlanta
Covering a vast geographical region from the West Coast to Atlanta.

If a nigga gonna hate, well, got damn 'em
If someone is going to hate, then ignore them.

Hey, gonna break ya ankles
I am going to show you how to dance in a way that may cause you discomfort.

Hit the dance floor
Start dancing immediately.

Go stupid, get retarded
Dance crazily and without inhibition.

Wake the game up, them boys made it
Revitalizing and reinvigorating hip-hop and the music industry.

We be the shit out of me
We are the best and most talented in the music industry.

This a boy, this thang slap
This song is an amazing hit and very catchy to listen to.

I brought the whole hood with me, brought the whole trap
I am representing my entire community and neighborhood with this song.

Mama, this your song, you know the lyrics
This is my song that my mom loves and knows the lyrics to well.

Go nutty, go bananas, go berserk
Dance wildly and with great enthusiasm.

We runnin' up a tab, havin' money so we spend it
We are spending a lot of money celebrating our success and good fortune.

Bottles everywhere, celebrating like we won the pennant
Using expensive alcohol to celebrate our triumphs and accomplishments.

You recognize the fixture, you see the brightling watch
You can tell that I am wealthy and successful because of my exclusive watch.

You get the big picture, you know that I'm a boss
You understand that I am a dominant and influential figure in the music industry.

I'mma show up, I'mma show out
I will make a grand entrance and impress everyone with my performance.

Fresh off tour, I brought a mil with me
I recently completed a tour and have made a lot of money to spend and celebrate with.

Like 3-6, tear the club up
We are going to have so much fun and excitement that the club will look destroyed after our party.

I'm throwing big bucks, cash everywhere
I am spending a lot of money and throwing it around recklessly at this party.

80 on the arm, a hundred on my neck
I am wearing expensive jewelry that totals to $180,000 on my arm and neck combined.

Shoe game sick, in The Bay we call it wet
I have a collection of expensive and fashionable shoes that are highly desired and admired by others in my community.

Do it like this, do it like that
Dance in a variety of ways and styles to keep things interesting.

Break it on down, show 'em how to clown
Perform a dance sequence and impress others with your ability to entertain and have fun.

Mean mug with it, let me see you rep your town
Express pride for where you come from and represent your city by dancing in a way that is unique to your region.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EARL STEVENS, JON(LIL JON) SMITH, CARLOS WALKER

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