THUG
Slim Thug Lyrics

He was once a thug from around the way
Slim Thug is a former gangster from a local neighborhood.

(Slim thugga, muthafucka!)
This is a boastful exclamation used by Slim Thug to reinforce his gangster image.

Thug from a, thug from a, thug
Slim Thug emphasizes his identity as a thug through repetition and rhythm.

Thug from around the way
Slim Thug emphasizes his connection to his local community, where he earned his reputation as a thug.

I represent the H and the bottom of the map
Slim Thug is a representative of Houston, Texas and the southern region of the United States.

And I was born and raised in the bottom of the trap
Slim Thug was raised in poverty and crime-ridden areas where he had to navigate dangerous situations.

The number one rule is ya gotta stay strapped
Carrying a firearm is essential in Slim Thug's world to protect oneself from danger.

Cause any given minute you can take that long nap
In Slim Thug's lifestyle, death can come unexpectedly and violently.

I roll with gorillas, dealers and the killers
Slim Thug associates with other dangerous individuals who are involved in organized crime.

'Cause when I'm on stage that's the only fools feel us
Slim Thug and his crew earn respect and admiration for their gangster lifestyle when they perform on stage.

Real Trill niggas, let me see ya hands
Slim Thug acknowledges and shows respect for other genuine gangsters in his audience.

I do this for the streets, I ain't try'na make ya dance
Slim Thug's music is meant to represent and give a voice to individuals who are living in poverty and dealing with the harsh realities of the streets.

Roll solo, I don't need no friends
Slim Thug is self-sufficient and relies on himself, rather than a crew, to navigate his world.

Still flip that lac, I don't need no Benz
Slim Thug prefers an older model of luxury car over a newer, flashier model to maintain his street credibility.

And Harlem throwing money, I don't need those ends
Slim Thug doesn't care about money thrown around in strip clubs in another city, as he is focused on his own earnings in Houston.

Matter fact I be back, I need more to spend
Slim Thug is driven to earn more money and return to the club to spend it.

Ya say ya man ain't fuckin' ya right
Slim Thug positions himself as a sexual alternative to a woman's unsatisfying partner.

Ya lonely and depression need a thug in ya life
Slim Thug argues that he could be the solution to a woman's emotional problems or loneliness.

Well come on over here, I can feel ya appetite
Slim Thug invites a woman to experience his sexual prowess and satisfy her needs.

Take ya back to the crib and beat it all night
Slim Thug offers to take the woman back to his home and have sex with her for an extended period of time.

Her man pay them bills, but thugga keep it hood
Slim Thug is not interested in financial obligations within a relationship, but rather in being a sexually satisfying and emotionally fulfilling partner.

And I ain't gotta say it, that's already understood
Slim Thug implies that his reputation as a desirable sexual partner is well-known and established.

I take ya for a ride, you can slide on my wood
Slim Thug suggests that he will take the woman on a ride in his car, and also have sex with her on the back seat.

I pick her up and shake her up and down like dice
Slim Thug describes his sexually aggressive technique and the pleasure he can give a woman.

Sweet like cake make me wanna take a slice
Slim Thug finds the woman sexually attractive and wants to have sex with her.

I ain't tryna take advantage, but take my advice
Slim Thug doesn't want to come across as manipulative or abusive in a sexual situation, but he insists on giving the woman advice on how to improve her emotional state.

Take a break from the fakes, get a thug in ya life
Slim Thug believes that a woman can improve her life by being in a relationship with a genuine gangster like himself.

Thug from a, thug from a, thug
Slim Thug reinforces his identity as a thug through repetition and rhythm.

Thug from around the way
Slim Thug emphasizes his connection to his local community, where he earned his reputation as a thug.