stand still
Tity Boi Lyrics
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Scream, what's happenin'
You know man, these people man...
A lot of'em, a lot of'em going nowhere fast man
I call dat "treadmillin'", you feel me
They at a standstill man, got'em at a standstill
[Tity Boi:]
Foreseen in a foreign with the fog lights
On a pedestal and you're frog height
Forever clever, napalm mics
Blowed up last summer off of the freestyles
Year before that, the plug was on redial
Couple years remove for the penile
State of mind: criminal enterprise
Individuals who want extra sides
And desert, so we gone need extra pies
Emphasize I pull girls like a exercise
I pull so many hoes I need extra guys
Don't stand so close, shawty respect the fie (fire)
No sweat although the temp too high
Where I'm from, we feel the rent too high
She got me fucked up, I think the bitch too high
And I'm a southside astronaut, sa, that's the acronym
Mauri's with the air bubble on the back of them
The truck so big, it go beep backing in
[Chorus:]
Yep, yep, we got'em at a stand still
Like traffic, we got'em at a stand still
Young niggas from Atlanta, we're on a mission
Feel that, that's momentum shiftin'
Yep, yep, we got'em at a stand still
Like traffic, we got'em at a stand still
Young niggas from Atlanta, we're on a mission
Feel that, that's momentum shiftin'
[Cyhi Da Prynce:]
Since I was a boy wearing Bugle's
Ran with the big dogs, never with the poodles
Eating noodles, being frugal, open mic at Crucial
Pussies wanna shoot you cause yo name all over Google
Plus they stuck in neutral, and I doodle when I doo doo
So I won't take no shorts, I want the whole kit n kaboodle
Martial arts flow, what I'm kickin is brutal
Fuck you busters and you suckers, you ain't shit in my pupil
Toaster in the kitchen, but I ain't fixin a stroodle
Cause I hang with street niggas that's still getin boodle
If I never knew you, you can't get a feature
Cause my words are beautiful, I'm Mona Lisa of the speaker
Me and 2 chainz backstage blowin Keisha
Witta black and yellow bitch, you can call me Wiz Khalifa
Or, shakespeare in his late years
Face fears to make the average nigga taste tears
Waist spear for my fake peers
You in park partner, I'm in eighth gear
I hear you haters hatin, I got great ears
Cause the atl on top and we stay here, yeah
The song Stand Still by Tity Boi is about living fast and making moves even when others are stuck in one place, or as he puts it, "treadmillin'". His lyrics depict living a luxury lifestyle with foreign cars and designer clothes while staying humble and true to his roots in Atlanta. The chorus features the line "we got 'em at a standstill" repeated twice, tying in the overall theme of momentum and movement.
Tity Boi begins the verse by describing his success in the music industry through hard work, talent, and connections. He brags about his ability to attract women and his popularity in the rap game. This is followed by a verse from Cyhi Da Prynce, who also adds to the theme of living life to the fullest and pushing past obstacles. He references his street smarts and martial arts skills, making it clear he's not one to be underestimated.
The song highlights the importance of having momentum in life, even in the face of adversity. Tity Boi encourages listeners to keep pushing forward, no matter what obstacles may be in the way. He stresses the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic and not getting "stuck in neutral". Ultimately, Stand Still is a song about living life to the fullest and making the most of every opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
Long nights, more white and foresight
Working tirelessly day and night, an abundant amount of cocaine and the ability to see the future
Foreseen in a foreign with the fog lights
Able to predict the future, riding in a foreign car equipped with fog lights
On a pedestal and you're frog height
Respected and admired by many, yet still underestimated like a small frog
Forever clever, napalm mics
Extremely sharp and always witty, the ability to destroy microphones with ease
Blowed up last summer off of the freestyles
Gained significant attention and recognition after delivering free-styled rhymes
Year before that, the plug was on redial
The previous year, consistently receiving drug order calls so much so that they wore out their phone’s redial button
Couple years remove for the penile
A few years removed from serving time in prison
State of mind: criminal enterprise
Thinking and operating like a criminal, focused on making money
Individuals who want extra sides
People who want more drugs than usual
And desert, so we gone need extra pies
Additionally, they want drugs that are scarce, therefore requiring extra quantities
Emphasize I pull girls like a exercise
Stress the fact that he attracts women like he's performing physical exercise
I pull so many hoes I need extra guys
He attracts so many women that he needs the assistance of extra men
Don't stand so close, shawty respect the fie (fire)
Women should keep their distance because they could get burned by his hotness
No sweat although the temp too high
Keeping cool under stress and pressure no matter how difficult the situation gets
Where I'm from, we feel the rent too high
Rent prices are extremely high in his hometown
She got me fucked up, I think the bitch too high
He's confused by a woman's behavior and thinks she may be high on drugs
And I'm a southside astronaut, sa, that's the acronym
He's a space explorer from the southside and the abbreviation is 'sa'
Mauri's with the air bubble on the back of them
He's wearing Mauri shoes with air bubbles on the back of them
The truck so big, it go beep backing in
His truck is so large that it beeps when he backs it in
Yep, yep, we got'em at a stand still
They have brought everything to a halt and everyone is at a standstill
Like traffic, we got'em at a stand still
Similar to how traffic causes a blockage, they have caused a halt in everyone's activity
Young niggas from Atlanta, we're on a mission
They're young men from Atlanta that are focused on achieving a specific goal
Feel that, that's momentum shiftin'
That feeling is the indication that their efforts are starting to make a positive impact
Since I was a boy wearing Bugle's
Since he was a young child wearing Bugle Boy clothing
Ran with the big dogs, never with the poodles
He ran with powerful and important people, never with insignificant ones
Eating noodles, being frugal, open mic at Crucial
Eating cheaply, living frugally and performing at an open mic event at a bar called 'Crucial'
Pussies wanna shoot you cause yo name all over Google
Jealous men who feel inferior want to harm him since he has significant online presence
Plus they stuck in neutral, and I doodle when I doo doo
They're stuck in the same position because they're indecisive and he can't waste time like that because he's productive even while using the bathroom
So I won't take no shorts, I want the whole kit n kaboodle
He won't settle for less and wants the entire package, not just bits and pieces
Martial arts flow, what I'm kickin is brutal
His rap flow is similar to martial arts movements and what he's saying is aggressive and brutal
Fuck you busters and you suckers, you ain't shit in my pupil
He disregards and insults anyone he considers inferior and insignificant in his eyes
Toaster in the kitchen, but I ain't fixin a stroodle
Although there's a problem, he won't take responsibility to fix it
Cause I hang with street niggas that's still getin boodle
He spends his time with street-smart individuals who are still making money illegally
If I never knew you, you can't get a feature
If he doesn't have a personal relationship with someone, he won't collaborate with them musically
Cause my words are beautiful, I'm Mona Lisa of the speaker
His lyrics are so good and artistic, they compare to the Mona Lisa painting
Me and 2 chainz backstage blowin Keisha
Him and 2 Chainz are smoking weed named Keisha backstage before their performance
Witta black and yellow bitch, you can call me Wiz Khalifa
He's with a woman wearing black and yellow, similar to Wiz Khalifa's color scheme
Or, shakespeare in his late years
He's similar to a talented and experienced Shakespeare in his later years
Face fears to make the average nigga taste tears
Confronting fears that cause normal people to cry, but he overcomes them
Waist spear for my fake peers
He carries a hidden weapon in his waist area to protect himself from fake friends and enemies
You in park partner, I'm in eighth gear
He's charging ahead while others are stagnant and not moving at all
I hear you haters hatin, I got great ears
He's aware of haters trying to bring him down, but they can't affect him
Cause the atl on top and we stay here, yeah
Atlanta is in control and they will keep it that way
Contributed by James K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kendrick Lamar
2018 this song a hidden gem
PurpleKushxJetLife91
Damn, this track is nice. Cyhi had a dope verse. It would be dope if 2 chainz did more songs like this.
figgofspeech
Cy hi waaaay 2 under rated.
Chief_Toke
2021 and this still holds weight 💯🔥
Sunil Dip
Me and 2 chainz backstage blowin Keisha Witta black and yellow bitch, you can call me Wiz Khalifa Or, shakespeare in his late years Face fears to make the average nigga taste tears Waist spear for my fake peers You in park partner, I'm in eighth gear I hear you haters hatin, I got great ears Cause the ATL on top and we stay here, yeah Wooooohhhhh Cyhi is too raw
WHIZZY
2 chainz Ft Cyhi da Prynce WOW! DOPE! Cyhi is one hell of a lyricist! S/O from KENYA AFRICA!
Luke James
Codeine Cowboy was 2 Chainz's best mixtape OR album, in my opinion.
Big Laz
This song is a breath of fresh air
Kendrick Lamar
2020 just returning to greatness!
Santana Louie
Still listening in 2020🙌🏾