Neck of the Woods
The Kentucky Headhunters Lyrics

Uptown.....
The setting of the song takes place uptown.

Well let me take to to the neck of the woods
The singer wants to bring the listener to the specific area of uptown that they call their neighborhood.

In my hood (uptown)
The singer is clarifying that when they say 'neck of the woods,' they mean the area where they live uptown.

Show you wat we livin like (uptown)
The artist wants to give the listener an inside look into what their daily life looks like in their neighborhood uptown.

Shhh
The artist is telling the listener to be quiet or pay attention.

Gangsta to the core
The singer is a true gangster and lives by that lifestyle.

Ankle wrap flamer
The singer has a gun concealed in their ankle wrap that shoots flames when fired.

Paint your kicthen floor
The artist is so ruthless that they wouldn't hesitate to kill someone and leave their blood all over the victim's kitchen floor.

Wit ur whore
The artist is with their prostitute or any woman they desire.

Shit you can't ignore
The artist is warning you not to ignore their actions because they will make sure you are aware of them.

Things you indore when u fuckin wit the boy
When you associate with the singer, you will be exposed to a life of danger and criminal activity.

All i hear is weezy don't kill me no more
People are begging the artist not to harm them anymore.

I hear your bullshit
The singer hears the excuses and lies of others.

I play mat at door
The singer is always calm and collected, but will retaliate if anyone threatens them.

I'm not a category
The singer cannot be defined or categorized.

I aint there wit ya'll
The artist does not associate with people who are not on their level or involved in their lifestyle.

I got a positive vibe but i ain't scared of ya'll
The artist generally has a good mood, but is not intimidated by anyone.

Git the kid nigga did never that at all
The singer never gives up or backs down from a challenge.

That rat a tat go off
Gunshots can be heard in the background as the singer continues to rap.

A black kak kak kak
The sound of a gun being fired continues.

I gotta bitch so fine her name perrion(?)
The artist's woman is so attractive that even her name stands out.

She no how to stash quarters in a carry on
The artist's woman knows how to keep their money hidden and secure.

I blow outta town
The singer often travels out of town to avoid trouble or conduct illegal business elsewhere.

Grass when i'm outta town
The artist likes to smoke marijuana when they are out of town.

Uptown in the buildin not a sound
People in uptown know not to make noise or attract attention to themselves when the singer is around.

Cuz killas don't get heard about
The singer and their associates know how to keep quiet and not attract attention or suspicion to themselves when they commit murder.

They get whispered about
Rumors and whispers are the only way people hear about the killings the singer and their associates commit.

Or you get murdered out (nigga)
If someone speaks out or threatens the artist or their associates, they will be killed.

The first shot
The artist is referring to their first violent act.

The first nigga got shot
The first person the singer killed.

We bust him open like a blunt on a marley nigga (yeah)
The singer and their associates killed the person and left them out in the open for everyone to see like an open blunt.

A hundred g's
The amount of money the artist and their associates made from shady deals or criminal activity.

Nigga score some keys
The artist and their associates acquired illegal drugs to sell.

Then we went to the hood and then we started to ball nigga (started to ball)
Once the artist and their associates made money, they spent it on luxuries and expensive items.

We know them people been paper chasin
The singer and their associates know that the police are always looking for evidence to charge them with a crime.

So we stay out the way then we pull out the hardest nigga
The artist and their associates keep a low profile to avoid attention and don't hesitate to use violence when necessary.

We keep the gats close,incase you wan know
The singer and their associates always carry guns to protect themselves from danger.

You come to the hood i bet you a target nigga
If someone comes to the singer's neighborhood, they will become a target for violence or robbery.

Its all good till you catch a case
Everything is fine until someone is charged with a crime.

A nigga never escape cuz you edicted to money nigga
Once someone is involved in criminal activity or making money illegally, they cannot escape because they are addicted to the lifestyle and the money it brings in.

I lil homie i know got full of that barma nigga
The artist knows someone who overdosed on a specific drug.

Fuckin round wit that kid and play
They were messing around with drugs, partying, and having a good time.

Nigga fuckin wit gs a nigga twisted his body nigga
Someone got involved with the singer and their associates and as a result, ended up getting killed or hurt.

You keep flippin dough homie you'll be ridin the flyest nigga
If you continue making and selling drugs, you will be living a luxurious and expensive lifestyle.

Got it on your mind let daddy say sumtin
The artist wants others to speak their minds and not hold anything in.

All that play buckin
The artist is referring to people who talk about violence or committing crimes when they have no real intention of doing so.

Gon get your face buttoned up
The singer will physically harm or kill anyone who tries to cross them.

Now when you smirk
When the listener smiles or laughs, it looks like they are wearing a shirt similar to Jay-Z's fashion style.

You look like jay-z's shirt
The singer is mocking the listener's fashion sense or outfit.

Fuckin wit that turf
The singer is involved in gang activity with their gang's territory or 'turf.'

I'm puffin on that smurf
The singer is smoking marijuana to relax and ignore their problems.

Fuck it come holla and tell that poppa put away your dollas
The artist is telling their adversaries to give up and not waste any more money and resources trying to compete with them.

Your son got choppas
The artist is letting someone know that they or their associates have guns and are not afraid to use them.

And if you got enemies (yeah)
If someone is a target of the singer or their associates, they will have to deal with the consequences.

Your son got enemies (believe that)
The singer is declaring to their rival or adversary that they are now their enemy as well.

That's uptown energy nigga!
Being violent, unapologetic, and ruthless is the energy and culture of the artist's neighborhood uptown.

Don't waste no time on no bullshit
The artist believes not to waste one's time on meaningless activities or people.

If it ain't hood shit
If it's not real or connected to the artist's gang or neighborhood, they do not care about it.

We spend a lil paper nigga
The singer and their associates will spend a small amount of money if it's necessary or if the situation calls for it.

Well if you catch em in the hood nigga
If someone is in the artist's neighborhood, they better be prepared for anything that comes their way.

It's all good shit
Everything is good and under control.

Go head do me that favor nigga
The singer is asking their associate to do them a favor that may involve illegal or violent activity.

Well let me take you down deep in the inside
The singer wants to bring someone deeper into the criminal underworld and show them how things work there.

It's where they hustle and the homies try to get it right
In the criminal underworld, people are trying to make money and survive by any means necessary.

It's when you gotta ride
When things get tough, the artist and their associates must do what is necessary to survive and protect themselves.

It's when the homie die
The singer recognizes that violence and danger are common in their lifestyle and that their associates may die as a result of it.

And the money can't stop the pain in the inside
Even if their lifestyle provides financial abundance, the singer acknowledges that it cannot heal the emotional pain and trauma they experience inside.

Uptown...[repeat]
The song ends with a repeat of the song title and location, reminding the audience of where the artist and their associates are from and their lifestyle.