I'm A King
T.I. & P$C Lyrics

Now, e'rybody wanna be the king of the South
Everyone wants to hold the title of king in the South

When, they ain't runnin' a damn thing but they mouth
People who want to be king are only talking but not doing anything productive

No doubt, it's all good, y'all just statin' y'all opinion
It's alright for people to express their opinions on who should be king

But in the South and in the hood it's understood without sayin'
The unspoken truth in the South and in the hood is that there is only one true king

It's a given, and ain't because of what I'm doin' for a livin'
The reason for the king's status isn't just because of his profession

It's, mo' because of what I do and how I'm livin'
The king's actions and lifestyle play a larger role in his status

Not to mention when I'm rappin' I'm just hurtin' niggaz feelings
The king's lyrics have a powerful impact that can hurt people's feelings

(Niggas feelings) And still chillin' on somethin' that's into healing
Despite the hurtful nature of his lyrics, the king is still focused on healing and improvement

Made provisions for the clique to continue keepin' it pimpin'
The king has made arrangements for his crew to continue their pimping lifestyle

Whether crack was in the house or record sales was through the ceiling
The king's success and lifestyle were not solely dependent on drug sales or music sales

So say what you want, and do what you please
People can say and do what they want, but it won't change the king's status

But for fun, I shoot 22's from your shoes to your knees
The king will resort to violent measures for his own amusement and to assert his dominance

I run a record label and a crew of G's
The king is in charge of a record label and a group of gangsters

So, niggas'll come and look for you if ya sneeze
The king has loyal followers who will come to his defense at any sign of danger

Or even breathe the wrong way, you better do what the song say
People should listen to the king and follow his commands, or suffer the consequences

And be easy, or else it'll be a long day
People shouldn't provoke the king, or they will face a difficult situation

I'm a king, bank rolls in the pockets of my jeans
The king is rich and has a lot of money in his pockets

I'm a king, you pussy niggaz couldn't see me in your dreams
The king is so powerful that even his enemies could never defeat him in their dreams

I'm a king, top topic of all of your magazines
The king is a popular and highly discussed figure in magazines and media

I'm a king, head of the body, leader of the team
The king is the leader of his crew and is in charge of everything

I'm a king, remember I can get your block knocked off
The king has the power to have someone's neighborhood destroyed

I'm a king, a Bentley coupe with the top chopped off
The king drives a luxurious Bentley with the top cut off

I'm a king, I'm connectin nationwide but in the South
The king has connections all over the world, but he is prominent and respected in the South

I'm a king, just respect it and keep my name out'cha mouth
People should give the king the respect he deserves and avoid talking negatively about him

I'm the prince shorty don't get it twisted
The king's second-in-command is referred to as the prince

Been callin' shots simpin' 'fore my flows existed
The prince has been making important decisions since before he even became a rapper

And still find birds in my momma kitchen
The prince is involved in drug trafficking and can find drugs in his mother's kitchen

You might see me burnin' purple in the subdivision
The prince might be seen smoking weed in his neighborhood

I got soldiers on deck, babyface pimpin'
The prince has a team of loyal followers and is involved in pimping girls

Whatchu' know 'bout dat, I get a bad Brenda
The prince gets a beautiful girl named Brenda

With that vert' top back, my jeans feelin tight
The prince drives a convertible with his jeans fitting tightly

Cause my pockets stay fat, playa better know that
The prince is wealthy and has fat pockets

My neck got so much shit, danglin'
The prince wears a lot of expensive jewelry around his neck

Big dick, big chain, we just keep on hangin'
The prince and his crew are hanging out and enjoying their luxurious lifestyles

Got a Hollywood ho, and a broad that be sangin'
The prince has a girl from Hollywood and another girl who sings

They be hatin cause I'm famous ? what I was thankin'
People are jealous of the prince's fame and success

And this for every don nigga thankin he passed me
This part of the song is directed at people who think they are better than the prince

Y'all just thank that you gone and the shit'll be nasty
The prince thinks that if people continue to underestimate him, they will face the consequences

I'ma stay ballin', ballin' off my old school classic
The prince will continue to be successful and enjoy his luxurious lifestyle

Lil Scrap got big bank, now see if you can match it
The prince's follower Lil Scrap is also wealthy and the challenge is to try and match his wealth

Shorty I'm down with the kings, so call me the greatest
The prince is loyal to the king and sees himself as the best

Number one hustler, I keep the street blazin'
The prince is successful and keeps the streets hot

If the grapes don't sell, I dry 'em up and sell raisins
The prince is able to turn a loss into profit

While y'all cherry pickin' hustlers out here slavin'
Other people are only choosing the easy and profitable jobs, while the prince is working hard in the hustling field

That king shit nigga runs deep in my veins
The role of king is so important to the prince that it's a part of him

Pump through my heart, live in my bone marrow mayne
The idea of being a king is ingrained and essential to the prince's being

That's pimpin! My gas is premium like octane
The prince's pimping business is high-quality and successful like premium gasoline

Can't tell me nothin' 'bout stackin' these Benja-maynes
The prince is confident in his ability to make a lot of money

I'm the king of the Dirty, see me seated in the throne
The prince sees himself as the leader of the South

Overruled other dudes like Caesar did in Rome
The prince has asserted his dominance over others like Caesar did in Rome

With a prince that's so demandin' and an aura so strong
The prince's personality is strong and he is able to demand respect from others

The South ain't been represented like this in so long
The South hasn't had such a strong and successful representative in a long time

I'm an emperor, you best be glad I'm workin' on my temper
The prince sees himself as a ruler, but acknowledges that he needs to work on controlling his temper

Otherwise I'd cock a pistol, send some missiles to your temple
If the prince loses his temper, he might resort to violence

Disrespect us I'ma blick 'em 'til I get you plain and simple
The prince won't tolerate disrespect and will take action to eliminate it

Brass knuckles to your dentals blast suckers in they dimples
The prince is willing to use force and violence to defend himself and his crew