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T-Pain Lyrics

Wow-rahh!
T-Pain expressing excitement and enthusiasm for what is to come.

T-pain ya boy sharp
T-Pain introducing himself and acknowledging his sharp skills.

Wow-rahh!!
T-Pain expressing even more excitement and enthusiasm.

T-pain wow-rahh! ya boy Shamm
T-Pain acknowledging himself again and introducing Cham, also known as Shamm.

Blaze it up on dem
T-Pain suggesting that they should light something up, likely a joint or blunt.

Fire fire
An exclamation of the power and intensity of whatever they are doing or creating.

Fire fire rahh!
Repeating the previous exclamation for emphasis.

Fire fire
Repeating the previous exclamation again for even more emphasis.

Yo yo yo
A way of getting attention or hyping up the situation.

Number 1 shotta
T-Pain declares himself the best 'shotta', or shooter, in the game.

Bad man make the girls shake like maracas
T-Pain brags about the power he holds over women, making them physically react to him.

M-16 bust and take your whole top off
T-Pain suggests that he is armed with a powerful M-16 rifle and can kill someone with one shot.

Were deal ear me don't fuck with the knock-off
T-Pain warns against trying to copy his style or skills, as he is the real deal.

Push it to the limit and receive is the drop-off
T-Pain encourages pushing oneself to the limit and receiving the rewards that come with it.

Ah ho no..and pop it off for the 8-5-0
T-Pain shouts out his hometown area code, 850, and encourages people to 'pop it off', or go wild.

Build a fire let the stick.let the Florida state glow
T-Pain references building a fire and making something or someone light up, possibly in reference to drug use.

Weinadealina woahhh
A nonsensical phrase used to emphasize excitement or enthusiasm.

And they won't bother me noooo
T-Pain suggests that no one can stop him or his success.

Bust a top for the 850 ohohohoh
T-Pain shouts out his hometown area code again and encourages people to celebrate it.

Me say go! me say stop! pop! raaaahhh! rahhh! rahhh!
T-Pain giving commands and encouraging people to let loose.

My boy Kardinal, leader of the session
T-Pain introduces Kardinal Offishall and acknowledges his leadership skills.

Black Jays pop it if we need an intervention
Kardinal Offishall references his gang, the Black Jays, and suggests that they will act if necessary.

Murder all these little song boys in succession
Kardinal Offishall boasts about his ability to destroy other rappers and take over their place in the game.

Niggas aint eatin..it's a convict recession
Kardinal Offishall suggests that other rappers are not making money, possibly due to being in prison or facing other legal troubles.

Gettin paid to shut down the show is my profession
Kardinal Offishall boasts about being paid to perform and shut down other rappers.

Fuck keepin it easy I am not about aggression
Kardinal Offishall suggests that he is not afraid to be aggressive and take control, even if it means not taking the easy way out.

Approach if you want but use your discretion
Kardinal Offishall warns others to approach him with caution and discretion, as he is in control.

When I crush these rappas careers they get left in a depression
Kardinal Offishall suggests that he is able to destroy other rappers' careers and leave them feeling sad and defeated.

You better stand clear when the mike's in my possession
Kardinal Offishall suggests that others should be careful around him when he has the microphone, as he is powerful and in control.

And I bust every year cuz that is my obsession
Kardinal Offishall suggests that he is dedicated to his craft and works hard every year to stay on top.

It's a T-Dot T-PAIN, Kardinal expression
Both T-Pain and Kardinal Offishall acknowledge their city, Toronto (also known as the T-Dot), and their uniqueness as artists.

Black Jays fire like a black Smith and Wesson
Kardinal Offishall compares his gang, the Black Jays, to a powerful weapon that is always ready to fire.

You're done mon!
Kardinal Offishall suggests that he has defeated someone or settled an issue, using the Jamaican patois term 'mon' as a way of adding emphasis.

Pass it to the ear with a mere pom pom!
Cham (also known as Shamm) references passing something (likely a joint or blunt) with a quick gesture and the sound 'pom pom'.

Policeman they fear we don't keer pom pom!
Cham suggests that the police are afraid of them, and they do not care what anyone else thinks.

Pop it off and bust it open here pom pom!
Cham suggests that they should 'pop off' and celebrate, while also making a sexual reference with 'bust it open'.

Let them hear pom pom! let them hear pom pom! let them hear pom pom!
Cham suggests that others hear what they are doing or saying and pay attention to them.

You see me coming man better get runnin man cuz when you see me you gon see me with my gun in hand
Cham warns others to run when they see him coming, as he is armed and dangerous.

Don't be a dummy man we makin money man
Cham suggests that he and his crew are focused on making money and being successful.

For we keep it comin comin
Cham suggests that they are always pushing forward and making progress.

Tell them fools they need to just shut up
Cham suggests that others should stop talking and listen to him, as he is in charge.

Roll near and farmer boys get fucked up
Cham references his ability to take down those who may be seen as weaker or less skilled (in this case, farmers).

Keep on talking and we kick your door not on
Cham warns that if someone continues to talk or interfere, they will be kicked out or shut down.

Find you in pieces your whole body cut up
Cham suggests that he is willing to use violence to get his way and establish dominance.

Your king shut up scared why get this oh no
Cham suggests that someone who may be seen as a leader or king is too afraid to challenge him.

Dog don't argue to live this is so no
Cham suggests that there is no room for arguing or hesitation in life and that they must keep moving and fighting.

45 caliber will have your skin bono make your skin bono make your skin bono
Cham references a specific type of gun (45 caliber) and suggests that it is powerful enough to cut someone's skin.