Grindin'
The Clipse Lyrics

Yo, I go by the name
I am Pharrell from the Neptunes.

(I'm yo' Pusha) Of Pharrell from the Neptunes
I am Pharrell, also known as Pusha.

And I just wanna let y'all know (I'm yo' Pusha)
I want you to remember my name and music.

The world is about to feel
Prepare to experience something new.

Something (I'm yo' Pusha)
That something is me, Pharrell or Pusha.

That they've never felt before, c'mon
It has never been seen or heard before, let's go!

From ghetto to ghetto, to backyard to yard
I hustle everywhere regardless of location.

I sell it whip on whip, it's off the hard
I sell drugs with the help of my supply chain.

I'm the neighborhood Pusha
I am a drug dealer from the neighborhood.

Call me sub woofer, 'cause I pump bass like that, Jack
My beats are heavy and often provide the bass in songs.

On or off the track, I'm heavy 'cause
I am impressive both in and outside music.

Ball 'til you fall 'cause you could duck to the fetti govs
Work hard and keep earning.

Sorry my love, what I'm seeing through these eyes
I am apologizing in advance for any negative actions I might take.

Benz convoys with the wagon on the side
I own several Benz cars with wagons attached.

Only big boys keep deuces on the ride
Wealthy and successful people own cars with 22-inch wheels (deuces).

Gucci Chuck Taylor with the dragon on the side
I own customized Gucci Chuck Taylor sneakers with dragon designs.

Man, I make a buck, why scram?
I earn a lot of money, why would I leave?

I'm trying to show y'all who the fuck I am
I want to show everyone who I really am and what I am capable of.

The jewels is flirting me, damned if I'm hurting
I am tempted by expensive jewelry, but I am not struggling financially.

Legend in two games like I'm Pee Wee Kirkland
I am successful both musically and in the drug game, like Pee Wee Kirkland.

Platinum on the block with consistent hits
I am a drug seller with a lot of platinum (money) and successful sales.

While Pharrell keep talking this music shit
Pharrell talks about music, while I work in the drug game.

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
I make and sell drugs, similar to how a baker makes and sells cakes.

I bake them cakes as fast as I can
I manufacture drugs as quickly as possible.

And you can tell by how my bread stack up
You can tell how successful I am by the amount of money I have.

And disguised in this rap so the Feds back up
I am careful to disguise illicit activities in my music to avoid federal investigation.

Watch it, like my whip, like my chick, topless
Everyone watches me and my possessions, like my expensive cars and attractive women.

Doing a buck-six with me in the cockpit
I drive fast, and people often join me in the car.

Grindin' cousin, I got hoes for a dozen
I am working hard, and I have many women under my control.

Even Eleven-5, if I see ya keep it comin'
I will keep working hard even if it means putting in long hours (11:00pm-5:00am).

And my weight, that's just as heavy as my name
My weight (power and influence in the game) is equivalent to my name's recognition.

So much dough, I can't swear I won't change
I have so much money, that it's tough to say if it will change me as a person.

Excuse me if my wealth got me full of myself
If I come off as arrogant, it might be a result of my wealth.

Cocky, something that I just can't help
I have an inherent tendency to be overconfident or arrogant.

'Specially when them 20's is spinning like windmills
I feel more confident with a lot of money (20-dollar bills) and flashy possessions.

And the ice 32 below minus the wind chill
I have a lot of expensive jewelry that is so cold (ice), it feels 32 degrees below zero, even without wind.

Filthy, the word that best defines me
I am dirty or immoral (filthy) in the eyes of some.

I'm just grinding man, y'all never mind me
I am hustling and working hard, don't pay me any attention.

Grindin'!
I am working tirelessly and never stopping.

Patty cake, patty cake, I'm the baker's man
I make and sell drugs, similar to how a baker makes and sells cakes.

Grindin' (Whooof), when you know what I keep in a linin' (Whooof)
When you know what I keep in my pocket (lining), you will understand my work ethic.

Niggas better stay in line, when (Whooof)
People should stay out of my way, or they will face consequences.

When you see a nigga like me shinin' (Grinding!)
When you see my success and wealth, remember how hard I worked for it.

My grind's 'bout family, never been about fame
My motivations are for my family's well-being, not fame.

From days I wasn't able there was always 'caine
Since I was young and couldn't work, I sold drugs as a means of income.

Four and a half will get you in the game
I sell drugs in four and a half-ounce quantities.

Anything less is just a goddamn shame
If someone can only afford less than four and a half ounces, it's not worth my time.

Guess the weight, my watch got blue chips in the face
My expensive watch indicates that I have significant wealth and power in the game.

Glock with two tips, whoever gets in the way
I carry a Glock with two clips of ammunition, and I will use it to defend myself.

Not to mention the hideaway that rests by the lake
I have a hidden location by the lake where I maintain my drug operation.

Consider my raw demeanor the icing on the cake, I'm Grinding
My tough personality adds to my success and hustle, and I'm always working to advance myself.

I move 'caine like a cripple
I am skilled in moving cocaine and do so successfully.

Balance weight through the hood
I distribute my drugs evenly throughout the neighborhood.

Kids call me Mr. Sniffles, other hand on my nickel
I am known as Mr. Sniffles to the kids in the neighborhood, while I hold onto my nickel-plated gun.

Plated whistle, one eye closed I'll hit you
I hold a gun with a plated slide, and I'm able to shoot accurately even with one eye closed.

As if I was Slick Rick my aim is still an issue
Despite my skill and experience in using guns, my aim is still not perfect.

Lose your soul in whichever palm I'm holdin'
I have the power to influence and control people with my wealth, drugs and violent nature.

One'll leave you frozen, the other, noddin' and dozin', I'm grindin' Jack
One hand with a gun will freeze you or the other will put you to sleep, but either way, I am hustling and working.