UGK, from Port Arthur, TX, the neighboring city to Beaumont, TX, released their debut EP The Southern Way in 1992. It was distributed by local record label Bigtyme Recordz and only available as an audio cassette. They quickly caught the attention of Jive Records, and were signed to a five album record contract. Their major label debut album Too Hard to Swallow was released later that same year, on November 10. While it featured several new recordings, it also featured several songs that had been culled from The Southern Way. However, several songs that had been intended to be included on the album were excised at the last minute, apparently due to their overly explicit content. Five of these songs would surface two months before Too Hard to Swallowβs release, on an EP distributed by Bigtyme Recordz; appropriately enough, the EP was titled Banned.
Their sophomore album Super Tightβ¦ was released two years later, on August 30. Unlike their previous effort, it managed to break into the Billboard Hot 200, but ultimately peaked at a disappointing #95. Two more years passed before the release of their third album, Ridinβ Dirty. It performed better than either of its predecessors, and almost broke into the Hot 200βs top-ten, before stopping short at #15. Ridinβ Dirty would also be UGKβs last album for the time being, as they went on a five year hiatus not long afterward.
In the interim, UGK made a high-profile guest appearance on Jay-Zβs 2000 smash hit βBig Pimpinβ and also appeared on Three 6 Mafiaβs hit βSippinβ on Some Sizzurpβ later the very same year. Both of these collaborations greatly increased their reputation, and helped fuel anticipation for their next project. Unfortunately, Jive failed to capitalize on this new-found interest in the duo, as their sixth album, 2001βs Dirty Money, came and went with little or no fanfare.
Further problems arose in 2002, when Pimp C was incarcerated for an aggravated gun assault charge on January 28. Throughout the time of his incarceration, Bun B carried on the UGK name by making numerous guest appearances on songs by other artists, with every appearance either mentioning Pimp C or featuring a βFree Pimp C!β or βFree the Pimpβ chant. Many of UGKβs peers did the same, and mentioned Pimp C in their own songs with or without Bun B. During this period, Jive released a Best of UGK album, as well as a Chopped & Screwed remix album.
As a result of Pimp Cβs incarceration, both members of UGK began solo careers out of necessity. Rap-A-Lot Records released Pimp Cβs solo debut, Sweet James Jones Stories, on March 1, 2005. Bun B later released his own solo foray, Trill, on October 18, 2005. It opened at #6 on the Billboard Hot 200, and also peaked at #1 on Billboardβs Top R&B/Hip-hop Album chart. It was quickly certified gold by the RIAA.
On December 30, 2005, Pimp C was released from prison and was scheduled to be on parole until December 2009. He released his first post-incarceration album, titled Pimpalation, on July 25, 2006.
UGK released Underground Kingz, their 7th studio album in August 2007. The two-disc, 26-track album hit #1 on the Billboard charts after selling 157,000 copies in its first week, strongly supported by the hit single Intβl Players Anthem (I Choose You). The single featured OutKast, and used a beat created by Three 6 Mafiaβs DJ Paul and Juicy J, which was originally used in a song by Project Pat.
On December 4th, 2007, Pimp C was found dead at age 33 in his room at Hollywoodβs La Mondrian hotel in Los Angeles, California, where he had been playing shows with Too $hort. According to the Los Angeles County Coronerβs Office Pimp C died from accidental overdose of Promethazine/Codeine βsyrupβ combined with a preexisting medical condition known as sleep apnea, which causes a person to stop breathing during sleep. He was buried on December 11th, 2007 in his hometown of Port Arthur, TX.
Look At Me
UGK Lyrics
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Hold up hold up hold up
Starring at the bar motherfuckers
Eye pussy-know what I'm talking bout
[Pimp C]
I'm Pimp C bitch so what you need (what you need)
I got some cocaine and some California weed (fornia weed)
Break it make it pop the trunk and hit the switch (hit the switch)
Bitches jockin' niggas hating drunk off gin and soko
If he keep on talking shit I knock his meat out his taco
They think I'm playing cause I'm in gators and rocks (rocks)
But I pop this motherfucker till it stop (stop)
[Chorus: Pimp C]
So look at me motherfucker look at me (look at me)
Look at me motherfucker look at me (look at me)
When you see me bitch tell me what you see (what you see)
Look at me motherfucker look at me (look at me)
[Bun B]
Hey, hey yo I sips the 8
Plus I whips the weight
So while you tripps and hate
I flips your fate
Straight to rip from grapeland
Nigga i use to cook a different scale
Now what we be scoring will make them beams tripple break
Washed out up in the rippas way
Making you miss the whip we take
And squeezing mine surely
Though I drive horribly
Niggas die for me
And the killers in the sky swarm me
Some fly charming neighborhood pimps
Take a good glimpse
Smoking on them Cali Hollywood hemps
Look at me
[Chorus: x2]
[Pimp C]
Now I done scrapped and crawled
Now whip my Benz grip my balls
Shit don't pause
Y'all niggas know that I don't fuck with y'all
Fuck the laws under covers wanna see me stopped
Tap my phone follow my chrome
Another hits the block
But niggas know that Port Author is to small nigga
That's why the snitches get the pistol to his hilfiger
AK-47 test up and I'm bout to bet
With a loaded automatic if they catch me I'm goin fed
What that bitch said
Pimping ain't dead
I'm still getting head
Got your dike bitch in my water bed
Hit her from behind (hind)
4 or 5 times
Put that dick up in her spine
I done blew your bitch mind
look at me
[Chorus]
[Bun B]
It's like monkey see monkey do
So fuck you and your funky crew
You don't bang in the trunk we do
And smoking goin' skunky to
Now fuck me who? You got's me fucked up
Strong arm your city threw them up
And leave it bucked up
Maybe if you lucked up
Naw look like you stuck Chuck
Your men of war turned into pussies in menopause
Now how the fuck you goin' win a war
Bitch I'm in a car that will make you go deaf
The reason why your hoe left
Makes you wanna go left
Whoa nef catch a slow death
Cause bitch my 4 fell
Macking on straight smack a bum
I don't brag but I'm toe tagging um
Now we dragging um
Out the river just like to use
Crack the brews
And keeps about 50 case I wanna fuck a dike or 2
look at me
[Pimp C]
Look at him bitch
Show your tattoos [Repeats]
The song "Look At Me" by UGK is a rap anthem that embodies the music group's larger-than-life persona, celebrating their lavish lifestyle, their gangster image, and their unapologetic attitude towards their critics. The track boasts of the brand of illicit substances they have at their disposal, including cocaine and California weed. With unapologetic swagger and a fearless demeanor, Pimp C then speaks of his love for his chromed-out car, which he uses to show off his wealth and status wherever he goes. The lyrics also speak of the group's unapologetic and confrontational attitude towards their detractors, challenging them to "look at me" and bask in the glory of their success. Meanwhile, Bun B comes in with bars about his experiences as a drug dealer, making the point that he spins his fate like a wheel of fortune, taking advantage of people's weaknesses and shortcomings.
There is a strong sense of bravado and machismo in "Look At Me." Both Pimp C and Bun B embrace their outlaw image and seem to revel in their bad boy status, daring anyone who challenges them to "look at me." There is also a hint of tension and danger lurking in the lyrics, the sense that the group is always on their guard, ready to flex their muscles and prove their worth to their fans and critics alike. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "look at me," also serves as a kind of invitation to the listener, drawing them into the group's lifestyle and the world of gangster rap.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold up hold up hold up
Starring at the bar motherfuckers
Eye pussy-know what I'm talking bout
Pimp C is interrupting and warning the listeners to stop staring and get ready to listen to what he has to say.
I'm Pimp C bitch so what you need (what you need)
I got some cocaine and some California weed (fornia weed)
I fell in love with my chrome-plated bitch (plated bitch)
Break it make it pop the trunk and hit the switch (hit the switch)
Bitches jockin' niggas hating drunk off gin and soko
If he keep on talking shit I knock his meat out his taco
They think I'm playing cause I'm in gators and rocks (rocks)
But I pop this motherfucker till it stop (stop)
Pimp C is introducing himself as a dealer with a chrome-plated car that he's willing to show to those interested. He's also calling out people who hate on him and even threatens to beat someone up for running their mouth. Although people underestimate him due to his expensive looks, he's still willing to hurt them if they push him too far.
[Chorus: Pimp C]
So look at me motherfucker look at me (look at me)
Look at me motherfucker look at me (look at me)
When you see me bitch tell me what you see (what you see)
Look at me motherfucker look at me (look at me)
Pimp C is daring people to stare and take a good look at him to see what he's all about.
Hey, hey yo I sips the 8
Plus I whips the weight
So while you tripps and hate
I flips your fate
Straight to rip from grapeland
Nigga i use to cook a different scale
Now what we be scoring will make them beams tripple break
Washed out up in the rippas way
Making you miss the whip we take
And squeezing mine surely
Though I drive horribly
Niggas die for me
And the killers in the sky swarm me
Some fly charming neighborhood pimps
Take a good glimpse
Smoking on them Cali Hollywood hemps
Look at me
Bun B is boasting about his drug selling, car driving, and criminal prowess, saying that he can easily destroy the lives of those who hate on him. He also mentions the risks that come with his profession but still is able to charm people around his neighborhood, smoking weed and enjoying the Cali lifestyle.
[Chorus: x2]
Reiteration of the daring challenge to take a look at him.
Now I done scrapped and crawled
Now whip my Benz grip my balls
Shit don't pause
Y'all niggas know that I don't fuck with y'all
Fuck the laws under covers wanna see me stopped
Tap my phone follow my chrome
Another hits the block
But niggas know that Port Author is to small nigga
That's why the snitches get the pistol to his hilfiger
AK-47 test up and I'm bout to bet
With a loaded automatic if they catch me I'm goin fed
What that bitch said
Pimping ain't dead
I'm still getting head
Got your dike bitch in my water bed
Hit her from behind (hind)
4 or 5 times
Put that dick up in her spine
I done blew your bitch mind
look at me
Pimp C is narrating about his life on the streets, being an outlaw in the midst of all his enemies, and moving through Port Author despite the obstacles. He talks about being a rebel and following his own codes, never surrendering to the authorities. Also, he brags about his sexual encounters with both men and women, showcasing his pimping abilities.
It's like monkey see monkey do
So fuck you and your funky crew
You don't bang in the trunk we do
And smoking goin' skunky to
Now fuck me who? You got's me fucked up
Strong arm your city threw them up
And leave it bucked up
Maybe if you lucked up
Naw look like you stuck Chuck
Your men of war turned into pussies in menopause
Now how the fuck you goin' win a war
Bitch I'm in a car that will make you go deaf
The reason why your hoe left
Makes you wanna go left
Whoa nef catch a slow death
Cause bitch my 4 fell
Macking on straight smack a bum
I don't brag but I'm toe tagging um
Now we dragging um
Out the river just like to use
Crack the brews
And keeps about 50 case I wanna fuck a dike or 2
look at me
Bun B continues to brag about his lifestyle and his authority over others who try and copy him. He claims his enemies are nothing but copycats, and would not last long in a real battle. He also mentions his violent tendencies with guns and death, talking about dragging someone out of the river. Finally, he brags about having the upper hand in his relationships with women and even gloats about hooking up with multiple dikes at once.
[Pimp C]
Look at him bitch
Show your tattoos [Repeats]
Pimp C is telling his enemies to face him and show what they are made of.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Andy John Watkins, Paul David Wilson, Geri Halliwell
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pathorne1
The older and more older I get, I see how real these lyrics are. They are not spitting fairey tales, this is real life music.
Anthony Alexander
12 years later facts!!!
Ant Jones
β@Powered by Envy its a tie. Ball and MJG!!
James
Rip Chad
NOLA504 Creole
Show ya tattoos show ya tattoos
A playa frπm tha Himalayas
I swear
AugustShanay
This song will forever be the shit π―π₯
chauncey1383
Pimp C prolly the best producer, rappper, lyricst, singer, artist ever. R.i.P
Kenyatta Tucker
@Hvnter Ah man that's messed up
Kenyatta Tucker
What happened to UGK