Red Clay
Slimm Calhoun Lyrics
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Have you ever, been stuck in Red Clay?
Have you ever, been down south this way?
Cuz niggaz down here don't wanna play
Southern Country boys from around the way
[Verse 1]
Straight to the forefront, never holding back
In fact I consistently hold more raid than the Gen's army
Never said you'll harm me
And you protecting your buffoons when alarm me
I got you stuck like superglue
You had no clue no need for beefing in my stew, I gotta crew to do
Dirt hurt you and your flunky
Beat you down like junkies
That's the high, now we got the munchies
Instead of smacking fast mouths
I doze, I close, I chose my foes
I finger-fuck bitches like hoes
So I suppose as many plenty that any little skinny B
Got enemies we down south drinking Hennessey
[Hook x2]
[Verse 2]
Hey, back up, break 'em down like a compound
Nah, shake 'em up like an earth quake 'til they fall down
Then smoke 'em out like a pig in a blanket
Yeah, roast his ass like a turkey by banquet
See I did more dirt than the old maid
Get rougher and tougher than leather but smooth like suede
Got the power to crush you like the abdominal snowman
Then grind your ass, like glass back to sand
As I map out and diagram my hit
I'm a calculate the many ways the body can split
As I look you in the face and spit
I'm gonna watch you fall through this bottomless pit
So who you laughing at Jack, cuz the joke's on you
Claiming true coming down this way
In the coupe like that nigger (what)
(Straight out of that south side)
(You know we putting it down, come on)
[Chorus x2]
[Verse 3]
Well, let me get loose and spit my verbal juice
On tracks I raps the G stacks and packs we pack mack for those who slack
And whack, act, and who you got your back?
I don't need my boys to bruise you
Kick a verse and loose you
Hey, booboo, who control your brain like lyrical voodoo
That's how I screw you, so who do
You want to see
Now, Ni you got the most exciting Stevie, believe me
So many want to be me
From the south side of the A
We blaze purple haze in many days
And in many ways, crime pays
My mind would drive through my way
Then start to hit you hard like pavement
Me and my niggas yeah, we stay bad.
Coming through the "Y"
You'll find me locally down south
Run your mouth in my house and get tossed out
I heard you said we was slow
Check the flow
I got more in store down south this way we getting paid
Where we stay
[Chorus x2]
[fade]
The song "Red Clay" by Slimm Calhoun is a representation of the cultural and social experiences of being down south. The opening hook "Have you ever, been stuck in Red Clay?" refers to the red soil found in southern states such as Georgia and Alabama. The song speaks to the rough and tumble lifestyle of many southern country boys and the struggle they face living in an often impoverished and violent environment.
The first verse speaks to the singer's toughness and the fact that they are not afraid to speak their mind. They reference their crew and their enemies, showing that loyalty is a central value in southern culture. The lyrics do contain explicit language and refer to violence, but it is important to understand the context in which these experiences occur. The second verse speaks to the singer's ability to take down their opponents and crush them mentally and physically. The third and final verse addresses the singer's talent and success as a rapper from the south side of Atlanta.
Overall, "Red Clay" serves as a representation of the southern experience with its distinctive sound and cultural references. It speaks to the pride and struggle of a region often overlooked and underestimated by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever, been stuck in Red Clay?
Have you ever been trapped in the Southern tradition and culture, where people don't easily accept outsiders or new ways of living?
Have you ever, been down south this way?
Have you ever been to the South where the lifestyle is different from other regions and attitudes are sometimes closed off to outsiders?.
Cuz niggaz down here don't wanna play
The people down South are not playing or joking when it comes to their way of life and are not willing to easily modify it.
Southern Country boys from around the way
We are guys raised in the South, and we have embraced our way of life, and we are not planning on leaving it any time soon.
Straight to the forefront, never holding back
I am coming straight, and I am not pulling back on my beliefs or way of life.
Mr. DJ, on the tracks, so I can't slack
The DJ is playing my song, so I must perform to the best of my ability.
In fact I consistently hold more raid than the Gen's army
I have more power and followers than the military and leaders of the opposite side.
Never said you'll harm me
I am not scared of anything or anybody and will not back down from a fight.
And you protecting your buffoons when alarm me
You are protecting your fools, which are harming me also.
I got you stuck like superglue
I have you trapped in a situation where you can't move or retaliate.
You had no clue no need for beefing in my stew, I gotta crew to do
You were unaware of the conflict I had planned for you, and I have a team to help me accomplish it.
Instead of smacking fast mouths
Rather than resorting to violence, I make sure to choose my words carefully when dealing with people who insult me.
I doze, I close, I chose my foes
I make conscious decisions as to who my enemies are and how to address them.
I finger-fuck bitches like hoes
I am not loyal to women and use them for my pleasure as I see fit.
So I suppose as many plenty that any little skinny B Got enemies we down south drinking Hennessey
Drinking Hennessey, a Southern favorite drink, while we have numerous enemies in our hometown.
Hey, back up, break 'em down like a compound
I am aggressive towards outsiders and willing to use force to intimidate them.
Nah, shake 'em up like an earth quake 'til they fall down
I am willing to use unorthodox methods to break down the opposition.
Then smoke 'em out like a pig in a blanket
Use various means to bring opponents out of hiding and into the open for confrontation.
Yeah, roast his ass like a turkey by banquet
Humiliate and destroy my opposition publicly.
See I did more dirt than the old maid
I have done things in my life that most people, even the ones who have lived longer than me, have not.
Get rougher and tougher than leather but smooth like suede
I am resilient and can withstand anything that comes my way, but I do it in a way that doesn't appear vulgar.
Got the power to crush you like the abdominal snowman
I am able to destroy opposition in a gruesome and uncompromising way.
Then grind your ass, like glass back to sand
I am able to break my enemies into smaller, weaker parts and dismantle them bit by bit.
As I map out and diagram my hit
I meticulously plan and prepare for every conflict.
I'm a calculate the many ways the body can split
I am willing to envision different ways of killing a person or perpetrating violence against someone.
As I look you in the face and spit
I will use my words and quick-wittedness to intimidate or humiliate you face to face.
I'm gonna watch you fall through this bottomless pit
I will watch you succumb to my violence and continue, undeterred.
So who you laughing at Jack, cuz the joke's on you
Don't laugh at me, because I will swiftly get revenge for the disrespect.
Claiming true coming down this way
As an outsider, don't think you know better or are more truthful than someone from the South.
In the coupe like that nigger (what)
Riding through the town in my car, feeling confident and proud of my Southern heritage.
Well, let me get loose and spit my verbal juice
Let me loosen up and speak my mind and feelings through my music.
On tracks I raps the G stacks and packs we pack mack for those who slack
I introduce myself and explain my authority and ability to anyone who listens to my music.
And whack, act, and who you got your back?
I am asking who someone's support system is and identifying those who are fake or not to be trusted.
I don't need my boys to bruise you
I don't need to rely on anyone else to take down my opposition.
Kick a verse and loose you
Through my music and quick-wittedness, I am able to intimidate the opposition.
Hey, booboo, who control your brain like lyrical voodoo
Who has brainwashed you to support or oppose me?
That's how I screw you, so who do
That is how I assert my dominance and strength over you.
You want to see
You want to test me or see me perform.
Now, Ni you got the most exciting Stevie, believe me
I have the most entertaining and exciting content that you will ever witness.
So many want to be me
People continuously try to copy and replicate my style and success.
From the south side of the A
From the southern side of Atlanta.
We blaze purple haze in many days
We smoke marijuana frequently in a relaxed Southern lifestyle.
And in many ways, crime pays
In some cases, crime is a way of life that pays financially or otherwise.
My mind would drive through my way
I allow my mind and its impulses to control my actions and way of life.
Then start to hit you hard like pavement
I will attack and hurt the opposition, leaving them incapacitated or scarred.
Me and my niggas yeah, we stay bad.
I and my team are not to be underestimated or messed with.
Coming through the "Y"
Coming through the neighborhoods where the people who oppose us live.
You'll find me locally down south
You will find me close by, as I am not leaving my hometown anytime soon.
Run your mouth in my house and get tossed out
If you come into my area and provoke or disrespect me, I will defend myself and kick you out.
I heard you said we was slow
I heard that you think we are incapable or slow-witted, but that is not the case.
Check the flow
Listen to my music and style, and you will see how fast and talented I really am.
I got more in store down south this way we getting paid
We have more in store for you in the South, and we are making money and thriving here despite what outsiders may think or say.
Contributed by Ian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trinidad Onassis
This was by far the most slept on album of all time. I used to burn down a whole pack of optimos while this worked the trunk my jr yr of high school. The intro was knockin picfures off the wall...
Maurice Maurice
+Trinidad Onassis My Sentiments Exactly PIIIIIIIIMMMMMPPPPPPPPPPIIIIIINNNNNN!!!!
Walli Bryant
the real atlantaΒ shit not that that fake shit he was the truth classic album
Anthony Francis
Man havent heard this album in a loooongggg tume. Another classic from Atlanta!!!!!
gta2076
this song is slept on son!
morgan_ mixed unicorn
gta2076 my shit
Alexander Eyota
MY... SHIT. My favorite song from this album. Its always that one song on an album that wasn't a single that I'm super drawn to... this one was it on this project. I Love Slimm's flow. Classic Atlanta, Dungeon Family shit.
PookieNumnums
This cat shoulda been in souls of mischief
Stick Steves
The Atlanta I grew up loving...
DaPhlyymamee
I miss this album! Thanks for this!