Sum Mo
Trina Lyrics


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[Trina]
Woooooooooo! C'mon, uhh

[Dre + (Trina)]
Clap! One, two, three and to the fo'
Girl drop ya body, break it down to the flo', whoa
(Cool and Dre, y'all did it again, uh)
Get naughty, go hisp' a lil' mo (wooooo, whattup Dre?)
Go, grab somebody shake ya ass some mo' (listen)
Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo' (I see you Cali)
Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo' (uh)
Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo' (uh)
Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo' (uh)

[Trina]
I don't know what you've been told
But I'm back bitches, yep I'm back niggaz
Yeah I'm hearin rumors that my house foreclosed
So I, pack a bag and build a crib with mo' - woo!
Mo' rooms with mo' space - you like dat?
Mo' shoes it's okay - go buy dat
I been settin trends befo' this rap shit
And I been gettin bread befo' "You don't know Nann bitch"
Uhh, now it's so fine, you know I'm
always into somethin sittin on some crispy chrome right
Twenty-fo's like a strobe light
Your girl Trina got a Ninja that can go the whole night
(vrooooooooom) Uhh, you hear that sound?
That's the Bentley GT Coupe, stare that down
Doin a buck fifty, shift the gear back down
On my way to free{?}, I'm fin' to tear that down, now

[Chorus: Dre]
One, two, three and to the fo'
Girl drop ya body, break it down to the flo', whoa
Get naughty, go hisp' a lil' mo
Go, grab somebody shake ya ass some mo'
Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo'
Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo'
Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo'
Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo'

[Trina]
I know you like the way it's goin down tonight
The DJ's in the groove and shit it sounds so right
Hold up, it's amazin, so so contagious
I'm so, impatient, my body's on fire
So, stop your pacin, don't, keep me waitin
Homey grab my waist, set my body on fire
I don't need to drink just to get loose
All it takes a big WOO and guess who?
I'ma stay wit'cha
We can do it all night, I ain't playin wit'cha
Your girl got it bad, got to work it out
Put you on your back, it's a fact, yeah I could turn you out
Now - roll it up, we could burn it out
Get your stamina up, c'mon, lemme hear you count - woo!

[Chorus]

[Trina]
Motherfuckers love the way I swing my ass up
And bitches hate to see me when I tip my glass up
But I don't give a fuck I'm up in V.I.P.
Drunk off V.S.O.P., you know how we stunt
Take the "Diamond Princess" for play play
I'll do you worser than they did that dumb bitch on "Dre Day"
Uhh, the West coast call me YAY-YAYYY
I'm from Miami, Dade where they sip the ye-ye
Uhh, Trina, best believe I
keep a rubber band full of hundreds in between I
hit the scene with a million dollar dream I
triple the scene, covers of the magazines fly
Overseas ride in the limousine, try
shittin on me I'll put yo' ass to sleep, try
findin a bitch that can go harder than me, why
Try cause ain't nobody hotter than me, NOW





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Trina's "Sum Mo" song, the lyrics celebrate clubbing, dancing, and having a good time. The first verse introduces the beat and emphasizes dancing and shaking one's body. Trina then comes in and speaks about her lavish lifestyle, while implying that people doubt her financial capabilities by alleging her house may have foreclosed. However, confident in herself, Trina boasts about being a trendsetter and money-getter way before she hit the rap industry. The chorus comes in again and encourages the listener to grab someone and shake their body. Trina emphasizes that she can have a good time without even needing a drink, urging the audience to count along with her in wooing to get their stamina up. Lastly, she gives herself a shout-out by saying that there is no one hotter than her.


The song's lyrics are straightforward, sensational and celebratory of the typical elements you would find in a nightclub setting. The emphasis on dancing and sexual allure is apparent, with the frequent repetition of 'grab somebody shake your ass some more '. Trina's lyrics are passionate as she delivers these lines with an assured sense of confidence. In "Sum Mo," Trina demonstrates her ability for powerful metaphors and revealing wordplay through lines like "Doin' a buck fifty, shift the gear back down, on my way to free{?}, I'm fin' to tear that down." She describes driving her Bentley GT Coupe at considerable speed while taking in the luxurious surroundings; that's how she likes to live her life.


Line by Line Meaning

Clap! One, two, three and to the fo'
Let's start the party with a clap and a count in rhythm with a classic rap song.


Girl drop ya body, break it down to the flo', whoa
Encouraging women to dance and move their body in a sensual way to the rhythm of the music.


(Cool and Dre, y'all did it again, uh)
Acknowledging the producers of the track who have made another hit song.


Get naughty, go hisp' a lil' mo (wooooo, whattup Dre?)
Encouraging people to get wild and have fun dancing, and addressing Dre with a shoutout.


Go, grab somebody shake ya ass some mo' (listen)
Inviting more people to join the party and dance some more.


Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo' (I see you Cali)
Noticing people in California who are dancing and inviting them to keep shaking their ass.


Grab somebody shake ya ass some mo' (uh)
Continuing the invitation to dance and have fun at the party.


I don't know what you've been told
Starting the first verse by highlighting the fact that she is often the subject of rumors.


But I'm back bitches, yep I'm back niggaz
Assuring her fans that she is back and better than ever.


Yeah I'm hearin rumors that my house foreclosed
Acknowledging one of the rumors that has been circulating about her finances.


So I, pack a bag and build a crib with mo' - woo!
Dismissing the rumors by saying that she's moving on and building an even better home.


Mo' rooms with mo' space - you like dat?
Boasting about the size of her new home and inviting listeners to envy her.


Mo' shoes it's okay - go buy dat
Telling listeners not to worry about her finances because she can afford to buy as many shoes as she wants.


I been settin trends befo' this rap shit
Bringing attention to her long career and how she has always been ahead of the game when it comes to style and fashion.


And I been gettin bread befo' "You don't know Nann bitch"
Reminding listeners of one of her most popular songs where she first made a name for herself in the rap game.


Uhh, now it's so fine, you know I'm
Boasting about how great she is now and how much she has accomplished.


always into somethin sittin on some crispy chrome right
Enjoying the luxurious life and driving a car with shiny chrome rims.


Twenty-fo's like a strobe light
Indicating that her rims are so shiny that they are like a strobe light flashing in the night.


Your girl Trina got a Ninja that can go the whole night (vrooooooooom)
Boasting about her fast sports car and how she can drive it all night long.


Uhh, you hear that sound?
Drawing attention to the sound of her car engine revving.


That's the Bentley GT Coupe, stare that down
Pointing out that she is driving a luxury car that deserves attention and admiration.


Doin a buck fifty, shift the gear back down
Boasting about how fast she is driving and then implying that she needs to slow down.


On my way to free{?}, I'm fin' to tear that down, now
Expressing confidence that she will have a great time wherever she is going and will make the most of it.


I know you like the way it's goin down tonight
Acknowledging that people are having a good time at the party and inviting them to keep enjoying the music.


The DJ's in the groove and shit it sounds so right
Praising the DJ for playing great music and setting the right tone for the party.


Hold up, it's amazin, so so contagious
Praising the atmosphere at the party and saying that it's infectious.


I'm so, impatient, my body's on fire
Expressing excitement and eagerness to dance and enjoy the party to the fullest.


So, stop your pacin, don't, keep me waitin
Telling men to stop hesitating and come dance with her and enjoy the party.


Homey grab my waist, set my body on fire
Inviting a man to dance with her and hold her close while they move in rhythm to the music.


I don't need to drink just to get loose
Saying that she doesn't need alcohol to have fun and dance freely, because she is confident and comfortable in herself.


All it takes a big WOO and guess who?
Saying that all she needs to get hyped up and dance is a big cheer and shoutout from the crowd.


I'ma stay wit'cha
Promising to stay and dance with the people who are having a good time and enjoying the party.


We can do it all night, I ain't playin wit'cha
Saying that she is serious and wants to dance and party all night long.


Your girl got it bad, got to work it out
Confessing that she feels a strong desire to dance and express herself through movement.


Put you on your back, it's a fact, yeah I could turn you out
Suggesting that she is confident and seductive enough to make any man fall for her and want to dance with her all night.


Now - roll it up, we could burn it out
Suggesting that they light up a joint and keep the party going late into the night.


Get your stamina up, c'mon, lemme hear you count - woo!
Encouraging people to dance harder and show their energy by counting and shouting out loud.


Motherfuckers love the way I swing my ass up
Boasting about her sex appeal and how men admire her for her curves and body shape.


And bitches hate to see me when I tip my glass up
Suggesting that some women are envious and resentful of her confidence and independence.


But I don't give a fuck I'm up in V.I.P.
Saying that she doesn't care about haters and is enjoying the VIP treatment at the party.


Drunk off V.S.O.P., you know how we stunt
Suggesting that she is intoxicated and having a great time, and being extravagant and showy with her behavior.


Take the "Diamond Princess" for play play
Referring to herself as the Diamond Princess, and implying that she is a powerful and respected figure in the rap world.


I'll do you worser than they did that dumb bitch on "Dre Day"
Threatening anyone who might cross her, by referencing a notorious diss track where Dr. Dre insulted another rapper.


Uhh, the West coast call me YAY-YAYYY
Relating how her nickname among West coast rappers is YAY-YAYYY.


I'm from Miami, Dade where they sip the ye-ye
Acknowledging that she comes from Miami and referencing a popular drug use in that city.


Uhh, Trina, best believe I
Boasting about her reputation and accomplishments, and suggesting that people should know who she is.


keep a rubber band full of hundreds in between I
Suggesting that she always has plenty of cash on hand and is financially successful.


hit the scene with a million dollar dream I
Telling listeners that she has big ambitions and is aiming for great success and wealth.


triple the scene, covers of the magazines fly
Boasting about her popularity and how she has been featured on magazines and media outlets.


Overseas ride in the limousine, try
Suggesting that she has traveled overseas in luxury and style, and that it's something others should aspire to do as well.


shittin on me I'll put yo' ass to sleep, try
Warning anyone who disrespects her, that she will not hesitate to put them in their place.


findin a bitch that can go harder than me, why
Suggesting that it's impossible to find a woman who can outperform her or match her level of talent and success.


Try cause ain't nobody hotter than me, NOW
Boasting about her own skills and popularity, and suggesting that she is the best there is.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE CHRISTOPHER LYON, MARCELLO VALENZANO

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