Lean Back
The Hit Nation Lyrics
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Throw ya hands in the air right now man...
Feel this shit right here...
I don't give a fuck 'bout your fault or mishappenin's,
Nigga we from the Bronx, New York... shit happens,
Kids clappin' love to spark the place,
Half the niggas on the squad got a scar on they face,
Half a mil' for the charm, nigga this is life.
Got the phantom in front building Trinity Ave.
10 years been legit they still figure me bad.
As a youngin', I was too much to cope with.
Why you think, mo'fuckers nick-named me, Cook Coke shit.
Should've been called armed robbery, extorsion or maybe grand larceny...
I did it all, I put the pieces to the puzzle,
This long, I knew me and my peoples was gon' bubble.
Came out the gate, no I didn't flow Joe shit.
Fat nigga with shotty was the logo kid.
Said my niggas don't dance,
We just pull up our pants and,
Do the Roc-away.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
I said my niggas don't dance,
See we just pull up our pants and,
Do the Roc-away.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
R to the E'zzy',
M to the whizz-i,
My arms stay breezy,
The Don's stay fizz-i,
Got a date at 8, I'm in the 740'fizz-i
And I just bought a bike so I can ride til' I die,
With a matchin' jacket,
Bout' to cop me a mansion,
My niggas in the club, but you know they not dancin'.
We gangsta, and gangstas don't dance- we boogie,
So nevermind how we got in here with the burners and hoodies.
Listen we don't pay admission,
And bouncers don't check us,
And we walk around the metal detectors.
And there really ain't no need for a VIP section in the middle of the dance floor,
Reckless, check it, said it?!
Like my necklace, started relaxin' now, that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction.
See, money ain't a thing nigga, we still the same nigga, flows just changed
Now we 'bout to change the game nigga.
Said my niggas don't dance,
We just pull up our pants and,
Do the Roc-away.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
I said my niggas don't dance,
We just pull up our pants and,
Do the Roc-away.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
Now we livin' better now,
Gucci sweater now,
And that G4 could fly through, any weather now,
See niggas get tight, when you worth some millions.
That's why I sport the chincilla to hurt they feelin's.
Your can find Joe Crack at all type of shit,
Out at Vegas front roll on all the fights and shit,
If I visited Compton, they'd prolly squeel.
'Cause half these rappers get "Blow" like Dereck Foreal.
If you cross the line damn right, I'm gon' hurt you,
These faggot niggas even made gang signs commercials.
Even Lil' Bow Wow throwin' it up,
B2K crip walkin' like that's what's up.
Kay keep tellin' me to speak about rucker,
Matter of fact, I don't wanna speak about the rucker,
Not even Pee-Wee Kirkland could imagine this,
My niggas didn't have to play to win the championship.
My niggas don't dance,
We just pull up our pants and,
Do the Roc-away.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
I said my niggas don't dance,
We just pull up our pants and,
Do the Roc-away.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
The lyrics of "Lean Back" by The Hit Nation is a braggadocious anthem that boasts about the rapper's wealth, success, and power. The introduction sets the scene of a tough, unforgiving environment where violence is just a part of life. The rapper then goes on to name-check himself as a legendary figure in the streets with names like "Cook Coke shit" and "armed robbery." He describes the gangster lifestyle that he and his crew live, from owning luxury cars and mansions to getting into clubs without paid admission.
The chorus of the song, "My niggas don't dance, we just pull up our pants and do the Roc-away," is a celebration of the rapper's crew, who don't need to dance to enjoy themselves. Instead, they have their own unique way of having fun, which is doing the Roc-away – a dance move that involves leaning back and shaking your shoulders.
The second verse continues to describe the rapper's lavish lifestyle, emphasizing his expensive jewelry, designer clothes, and private jet. The rapper also makes references to other famous rappers and their gang affiliations, suggesting that he and his crew are the real deal compared to these "faggot niggas" who make gang signs in commercials.
Overall, "Lean Back" is a classic example of a gangster rap anthem that glorifies the gangster lifestyle, from its rough beginnings to its lavish end. It's a song that celebrates the tough exterior, wealth, and power that comes with living life on the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't give a fuck 'bout your fault or mishappenin's,
I don't care about your problems, because in the Bronx, bad things happen all the time.
Nigga we from the Bronx, New York... shit happens,
In the Bronx, where we're from, bad things are normal.
Kids clappin' love to spark the place,
Young people enjoy shooting guns and causing chaos.
Half the niggas on the squad got a scar on they face,
Many of the people in our group have been in violent altercations and bear the scars to show it.
It's a cold world, and this is ice,
The world is harsh, and we have to be tough to survive.
Half a mil' for the charm, nigga this is life.
Our lavish lifestyle, which includes expensive jewelry, is just part of our everyday existence.
Got the phantom in front building Trinity Ave.
We drive luxury cars like the Rolls-Royce Phantom in our neighborhood of Trinity Avenue.
10 years been legit they still figure me bad.
Although I have been living honestly for ten years, people still view me as a criminal.
As a youngin', I was too much to cope with.
When I was a kid, I was too wild for people to handle.
Why you think, mo'fuckers nick-named me, Cook Coke shit.
My nickname was inspired by my involvement with cooking and selling cocaine.
Should've been called armed robbery, extorsion or maybe grand larceny...
I was involved in various criminal activities, including robbery, extortion, and stealing.
I did it all, I put the pieces to the puzzle,
I masterminded all of the criminal activity and connected the various pieces to make it happen.
This long, I knew me and my peoples was gon' bubble.
I always knew that my crew and I would become successful and make a lot of money.
Came out the gate, no I didn't flow Joe shit.
When I started my career, I didn't make music like Joe, I made music that was unique to me.
Fat nigga with shotty was the logo kid.
In my early days, my logo was a picture of a chubby guy holding a shotgun.
Said my niggas don't dance,
My crew doesn't dance like other people do.
We just pull up our pants and,
Instead of dancing, we focus on maintaining our image by pulling up our pants.
Do the Roc-away.
We do a distinct move called the Roc-away instead of dancing normally.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
As we do the Roc-away, we lean back and let the music take over.
My arms stay breezy,
I keep my arms cool and comfortable with expensive clothing.
The Don's stay fizz-i,
I maintain my boss status and stay fresh with high-quality items.
Got a date at 8, I'm in the 740'fizz-i
I have an appointment later, so I'll be driving my BMW 740i to get there.
And I just bought a bike so I can ride til' I die,
I recently purchased a motorcycle and plan to ride it for the rest of my life.
With a matchin' jacket,
I have a jacket that matches my motorcycle.
Bout' to cop me a mansion,
I'm planning to buy a large, expensive house soon.
My niggas in the club, but you know they not dancin'.
My crew is with me at the club, but they're not participating in the normal dancing activities.
We gangsta, and gangstas don't dance- we boogie,
We are tough guys, and we don't dance like other people- we have our own style.
So nevermind how we got in here with the burners and hoodies.
Don't worry about how we got past security wearing our guns and hooded sweatshirts.
Listen we don't pay admission,
We don't pay to get into the club.
And bouncers don't check us,
Bouncers don't check us for weapons or dress code compliance because we're too intimidating.
And we walk around the metal detectors.
We don't go through the metal detectors since we're exempt from club security measures.
And there really ain't no need for a VIP section in the middle of the dance floor,
We don't need a special section because we're already VIP in the club.
Reckless, check it, said it?!
I'm being careless and confident in the club, don't you see?
Like my necklace, started relaxin' now, that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction.
People are noticing my necklace and starting to relax around me, which is creating a chain reaction of respect and admiration.
See, money ain't a thing nigga, we still the same nigga, flows just changed
We don't change even with our newfound wealth and success, we still have the same style and attitude.
Now we 'bout to change the game nigga.
We're going to revolutionize the industry with our style, flow, and success.
Now we livin' better now,
We're living more comfortably and luxuriously now.
Gucci sweater now,
We're wearing high-fashion items like Gucci sweaters now.
And that G4 could fly through, any weather now,
We have a private jet, a Gulfstream G4, that can fly through any weather now.
See niggas get tight, when you worth some millions.
People get jealous when you have millions of dollars.
That's why I sport the chincilla to hurt they feelin's.
I wear a chinchilla fur coat to rub my success in the faces of my haters.
Your can find Joe Crack at all type of shit,
You can find me doing all kinds of things, going to all kinds of places.
Out at Vegas front roll on all the fights and shit,
I'm often in the front row at fights in Las Vegas.
If I visited Compton, they'd prolly squeel.
If I went to Compton, my high status would likely make the locals jealous and upset.
'Cause half these rappers get "Blow" like Dereck Foreal.
Many rappers struggle with drug use, just like the character Dereck Foreal in the movie Blow.
If you cross the line damn right, I'm gon' hurt you,
If someone crosses me or my crew, I'm going to hurt them.
These faggot niggas even made gang signs commercials.
These fake gangsters even try to profit off their gang signs by advertising them in commercials.
Even Lil' Bow Wow throwin' it up,
Even someone as young and small as Lil' Bow Wow makes fake gang signs.
B2K crip walkin' like that's what's up.
The band B2K does the crip walk, which is a dance style associated with the gang Crips.
Kay keep tellin' me to speak about rucker,
Someone named Kay keeps asking me to talk about a place called Rucker.
Matter of fact, I don't wanna speak about the rucker,
Actually, I don't want to talk about Rucker.
Not even Pee-Wee Kirkland could imagine this,
Even the legendary streetball player Pee-Wee Kirkland couldn't have imagined our level of success.
My niggas didn't have to play to win the championship.
We didn't have to work hard or compete to become the best- we just naturally rose to the top.
My niggas don't dance,
We don't dance normally like other people.
We just pull up our pants and,
Instead, we focus on keeping our pants pulled up to maintain our image.
Do the Roc-away.
We have our own style of dancing called the Roc-away.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
As we do the Roc-away, we lean back and enjoy the music.
Writer(s): R. Smith, Scott Storch, Joseph Cartagena
Contributed by Annabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.