Independent
Webbie Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?
She got her own house (yeah)
She got her own car (yeah)
Two jobs work hard, you a bad broad
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?
Baby Phat just relax, front ya own flat screen
Back rubs cook, clean and don't make her make a scene
When you call her on her cellular
She tell she don't need
Not a goddamn thing, you a hot damn thing
If you think you finna get her wit' a goddamn chain
You insane, boy, you betta get some goddamn change
She a fool, been to school, even walked across the stage
And she say, "I love Webbie from his looks to his ways"
The stilletos, the J's, depend on how the weather look
Flip flops, slippers, just to show off the pedicure
Flip flop niggas depend on how the cheddar look
She'll buy her own, I don't think she 'll never look
In a man face standin' waitin' for him to take care of her
She'll rather go to work and pay the bills on schedule
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?
She got her own house (yeah)
She got her own car (yeah)
Two jobs work hard, you a bad broad
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down
She a dome dime diva, gutta like Keisha
Work that meter, she a good freaker
She stay on her shit, she got her own shit
She don't never trip, all she want is that dick
She bossy, flossy, keep them hoes off me
Gutta, lil' slang, mane, I love when she talkin'
A independent chick, do you know what that mean?
She cook, she clean, never smell like onion rings
22s on her whip, oh, she do it large (do it large)
And she break a nigga off, got a nigga spoil (got a nigga spoil)
She a bad lil' chick, a fly lil' chick
Hit me on my phone, she like to buy that dick
Got her stunna shades, lookin' like something (lookin' like something)
Stallion, hair long, she a nice something (a nice something)
She like to go to the mall every day for a outfit
Hair did, nails did, independent what she call that
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?
She got her own house (yeah)
She got her own car (yeah)
Two jobs work hard, you a bad broad
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down (Boosie Badazz)
If you ain't on sit down
She got her own house, drive her own whip
Range Rover all white like her toe tips
She got a pretty smile, smell real good
Only time she need man for that good jugg
They buy the bar too, they superstars too
They be like, "You ain't got no money? Take your broke tail home"
In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone
They be like, "Yeah" (that's my shit) when they song come on
Leave the club kinda early cause they gotta go to work (bye girl)
I mess wit' supervisors who got credit like Big Turk
So dusty feet, please don't bother me
I got independent dimes on my mind who spoil me
Gucci hat, Gucci fit so sick
That's a gift from my independent chick, yessir
Try to get next to her, gotta be yourself, man
'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help man, Boosie
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean?
She got her own house (yeah)
She got her own car (yeah)
Two jobs work hard, you a bad broad
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down
If you ain't on sit down
The song "Independent" by Webbie is a tribute to strong, independent women who can take care of themselves without the help of a man. The chorus repeats "I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?" as a way of spelling out the word "independent" and making sure that everyone knows what it means. The rest of the song describes the qualities that make a woman independent, including having her own house and car, working hard at two jobs, cooking and cleaning, and being able to take care of herself financially.
The verses of the song showcase different perspectives on independent women. In the first verse, Webbie talks about how an independent woman doesn't need a man to buy her things or take care of her. In the second verse, he describes an independent woman as a "dime diva" who can take care of her own needs in the bedroom. Boosie's verse highlights the fact that independent women don't need a man to support them financially, and can even be the ones spoiling their partners.
Overall, "Independent" is a celebration of strong, self-sufficient women who don't need anyone else to define their worth or take care of them. It puts a spotlight on the admirable qualities that make these women stand out and proves that gender doesn't determine one's ability to be independent.
Line by Line Meaning
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?
The artist asks if the listener understands the meaning of the word independent.
She got her own house (yeah)
The woman mentioned in the song owns her own home.
She got her own car (yeah)
The woman mentioned in the song owns her own car.
Two jobs work hard, you a bad broad
The woman mentioned in the song works two jobs and is a hard worker.
If you ain't on sit down
If someone does not understand or appreciate the woman's independence, they should leave.
Baby Phat just relax, front ya own flat screen
The woman can afford to relax and watch her own flat screen TV.
Back rubs cook, clean and don't make her make a scene
The woman enjoys having her back rubbed and is skilled at cooking and cleaning, and doesn't make a scene.
When you call her on her cellular
When you call the woman on her phone.
She tell she don't need
She tells you she doesn't need anything from you.
Not a goddamn thing, you a hot damn thing
The woman is content with what she has and doesn't need anything from anyone else.
If you think you finna get her wit' a goddamn chain
If someone thinks they can win her over with material possessions like a chain, they are wrong.
You insane, boy, you betta get some goddamn change
The artist thinks it is foolish for someone to believe they can impress the woman with material things and should focus on making money instead.
She a fool, been to school, even walked across the stage
The woman is educated and has earned a degree.
And she say, "I love Webbie from his looks to his ways"
The woman loves Webbie for who he is as a person, not just his appearance.
The stilletos, the J's, depend on how the weather look
The type of shoes the woman wears depends on the weather.
Flip flops, slippers, just to show off the pedicure
The woman wears flip flops and slippers to show off her recently done pedicure.
Flip flop niggas depend on how the cheddar look
The men who try to win her over with flashy possessions are referred to as "flip flop niggas".
She'll buy her own, I don't think she 'll never look
The woman will buy her own things and doesn't need someone else to buy them for her.
In a man face standin' waitin' for him to take care of her
The woman is not waiting for a man to take care of her and her needs.
She'll rather go to work and pay the bills on schedule
The woman would rather work hard and pay her bills on time than rely on someone else to do it for her.
She a dome dime diva, gutta like Keisha
The woman is confident and attractive, with a tough exterior like Keisha from the show Belly.
Work that meter, she a good freaker
The woman is good at sex.
She stay on her shit, she got her own shit
The woman is responsible and has her life together.
She don't never trip, all she want is that dick
The woman is laid back and easy going and just wants to have sex.
She bossy, flossy, keep them hoes off me
The woman is confident and keeps other women away from the artist.
Gutta, lil' slang, mane, I love when she talkin'
The woman's use of slang and her overall demeanor is attractive to the artist.
A independent chick, do you know what that mean?
The artist reminds the listener again of the meaning behind the word "independent".
She cook, she clean, never smell like onion rings
The woman is skilled at cooking and cleaning and takes care to always smell good.
22s on her whip, oh, she do it large (do it large)
The woman has 22 inch rims on her car and likes to show off her wealth.
And she break a nigga off, got a nigga spoil (got a nigga spoil)
The woman is good in bed and makes her partner feel taken care of.
She a bad lil' chick, a fly lil' chick
The woman is attractive and stylish.
Hit me on my phone, she like to buy that dick
The woman is interested in having sex and sometimes pays for it.
Got her stunna shades, lookin' like something (lookin' like something)
The woman has nice sunglasses and generally looks great.
Stallion, hair long, she a nice something (a nice something)
The woman is attractive and has long hair.
She like to go to the mall every day for a outfit
The woman enjoys shopping and likes to buy new clothes regularly.
Hair did, nails did, independent what she call that
The woman takes care of herself and her appearance, and refers to herself as independent.
They buy the bar too, they superstars too
The women mentioned in the song are wealthy enough to buy drinks for others at the bar and are seen as important people.
They be like, "You ain't got no money? Take your broke tail home"
The women mentioned in the song are not interested in spending time with men who don't have money.
In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone
The women mentioned in the song wear Baby Phat clothing and match it with their phone cases.
They be like, "Yeah" (that's my shit) when they song come on
The women mentioned in the song enjoy when their favorite song comes on and sing along to it.
Leave the club kinda early cause they gotta go to work (bye girl)
The women mentioned in the song have jobs to attend to and can't stay out all night partying.
I mess wit' supervisors who got credit like Big Turk
The artist is interested in women who have good credit and are successful, like a supervisor.
So dusty feet, please don't bother me
The artist is not interested in women who are not independent or don't have their life together.
I got independent dimes on my mind who spoil me
The artist is interested in women who are successful and independent, but also enjoy taking care of him.
Gucci hat, Gucci fit so sick
The artist is wearing a Gucci hat and outfit that he thinks is cool.
That's a gift from my independent chick, yessir
The artist's outfit was a gift from the independent woman in his life.
Try to get next to her, gotta be yourself, man
The artist advises others to be genuine when trying to get close to an independent woman.
'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help man, Boosie
The woman is independent and doesn't need anyone else's money or help to take care of herself.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Webster Gradney, Torence Hatch, Jeremy Allen, Melvin Vernell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jovalove
As a 33 yr old adult woman, this song has never meant more. NO ONE in the rap industry did a song about women for women with such respect. They absolutely nailed it. Thanks webbie
@westindians882
and this is why the black family is broken.
@macmuller3502
no, never, not a second one....hold on. Sec..Pac...SecPac? Whats this dudes name again?
@sora4440
I can name 5 off the top of my head. You just don't listen to alot of hip hop...
@hutchphilpot6870
Holy sh*t you’re smoked. Bc there’s no way you’re being serious. 🤣
So we are going to pretend 2Pac’s “keep ya head up” doesn’t exist. It’s THEE women’s respect anthem when it comes to rap.
“Brenda’s got a baby”. “Dear Mama”. I’m 32 so I know how you had to hear these growing up.
That’s just 2pac. I’d be here all day listing rap songs that support women in a more positive light. Sh*t I’ve seen everything now.
@carloscorona869
What 2pac has Numerous you know nothing about music this song is a joke
@katesirneelia2102
This is the anthem for single mama’s. And every woman out there that is trying❤️
@johnshepard8095
Lonely
@PrettyNicky50
Exactly the independent chics😂
@holly-bg6yf
They used to play this song at the club I worked at. Never saw the video until now and I’m crying 😭 ❤ It’s just so powerful and inspiring 😢