Southwest
Trae Lyrics


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[Trae:]
You must be out of ya mind, I'm from the south and this the realist
check the resume, and that'll show the world why we the trillest
in that black on black Excursion with the hood facin up
and 24 inches on my shoes the only way I'm lacin up
ABN is what I'm claimin, with a slab that's rearrangin
movin slow cause I be screwed up on the block, then I be bangin
I ain't thinkin about the plex cause we can get it on
four straps and a extra clip can show that they can get it wrong
yeah I'm from the south - where they be trappin, or they grindin
diamonds that got 'em shinin
Trunk stay in the air, showin somethin while they reclinin'
drank up in they cup, but see myself I keep it sober
run up on me wrong, it’s guarantee it's gon'be over
Screwed Up Click soliders, wide frame rollers
with a set of hands to make you look beat up like a nova




Trae gon'stay Tha Truth and that's the way it is
Houston, Texas in the buildin', gangstas gon'be feelin this

Overall Meaning

In this verse, Trae asserts his pride in being from the South and being part of the trillest group. He mentions his affiliation with ABN, a rap group from the South. He talks about his car, a black Excursion with 24-inch shoes, and how he moves slow because he's screwed up, which means he's sipping on syrup or lean. He also notes that he is not worried about any confrontation because he is ready for it with four straps and an extra clip.


Line by Line Meaning

You must be out of ya mind, I'm from the south and this the realist
I am a true Southerner and this is the most authentic rap you will ever hear.


check the resume, and that'll show the world why we the trillest
If you examine our credentials, it will become clear why we are the most genuine.


in that black on black Excursion with the hood facin up
I drive an Excursion with the hood facing upward, ready for anything.


and 24 inches on my shoes the only way I'm lacin up
I only wear shoes that are 24 inches long, and nothing else is acceptable.


ABN is what I'm claimin, with a slab that's rearrangin
I am affiliated with ABN, and my car is so amazing it causes traffic.


movin slow cause I be screwed up on the block, then I be bangin
I drive slowly because I'm under the influence, then I start blasting music.


I ain't thinkin about the plex cause we can get it on
I'm not interested in any confrontations because fights can break out easily.


four straps and a extra clip can show that they can get it wrong
I carry four guns and ammunition, just in case anyone tries to mess with me.


yeah I'm from the south - where they be trappin, or they grindin
I come from the South where hustling and hard work are the norm.


diamonds that got 'em shinin
People wear diamonds that sparkle and shine.


Trunk stay in the air, showin somethin while they reclinin'
The car trunk is popped up, showing off something while the passengers are reclining.


drank up in they cup, but see myself I keep it sober
Others drink alcohol, but I choose to stay sober.


run up on me wrong, it’s guarantee it's gon'be over
If someone confronts me in a negative way, I will take them down quickly.


Screwed Up Click soliders, wide frame rollers
I am part of the Screwed Up Click and often ride in large, luxurious cars.


with a set of hands to make you look beat up like a nova
My friends and I could beat someone up so badly they would look like a beat-up car.


Trae gon'stay Tha Truth and that's the way it is
I will always remain true to myself and that's just how it is.


Houston, Texas in the buildin', gangstas gon'be feelin this
I am from Houston, Texas, and this music will resonate with other gangsters.




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