Independent
Webbie & Lil Boosie Lyrics

I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?
Webbie is asking if the listener knows what it means to be independent.

She got her own house (yeah)
The woman being described owns her own house.

She got her own car (yeah)
The woman being described owns her own car.

Two jobs work hard, you a bad broad
The woman works two jobs and therefore is a hardworking individual.

If you ain't on sit down
If the listener is not independent then they should not try to pursue a relationship with this woman.

Baby Phat just relax, front ya own flat screen
The woman can afford to relax and enjoy the comforts of her own home, including a flat screen TV.

Back rubs cook, clean and don't make her make a scene
The woman doesn't cause problems and is happy to provide for her partner by giving back rubs and cooking and cleaning up the house.

When you call her on her cellular
When you call her on the phone.

She tell she don't need
She tells you that she doesn't need anything from you.

Not a goddamn thing, you a hot damn thing
She doesn't need anything and you should feel flattered to be in a relationship with her.

If you think you finna get her wit' a goddamn chain
If you think you can buy her love with jewelry.

You insane, boy, you betta get some goddamn change
You would be crazy to try and buy her love and should focus on bettering yourself.

She a fool, been to school, even walked across the stage
The woman is intelligent and educated, having completed her schooling.

And she say, "I love Webbie from his looks to his ways"
The woman is in love with Webbie, both physically and personality-wise.

The stilletos, the J's, depend on how the weather look
The woman has a variety of shoes to choose from depending on the weather such as stilletos or J's.

Flip flops, slippers, just to show off the pedicure
She wears flip flops or slippers to show off her nicely pedicured feet.

Flip flop niggas depend on how the cheddar look
The type of man she is interested in depends on how much money they have.

She'll buy her own, I don't think she 'll never look
The woman will buy things for herself and doesn't need a man to support her financially.

In a man face standin' waitin' for him to take care of her
She would rather work and take care of herself than rely on a man to do it for her.

She'll rather go to work and pay the bills on schedule
She prefers to work and pay her bills on time rather than rely on a man.

She a dome dime diva, gutta like Keisha
The woman is attractive and has street smarts like Keisha.

Work that meter, she a good freaker
She is good at what she does sexually.

She stay on her shit, she got her own shit
The woman is competent and has her own things.

She don't never trip, all she want is that dick
She doesn't get angry over little things and is primarily interested in sex.

She bossy, flossy, keep them hoes off me
She is confident and keeps other women away from her partner.

Gutta, lil' slang, mane, I love when she talkin'
Webbie appreciates the woman's street smarts and how she speaks.

A independent chick, do you know what that mean?
Webbie is repeating the idea of an independent woman to the listener.

She cook, she clean, never smell like onion rings
The woman is a good cook and keeps the house clean without having an unpleasant smell.

22s on her whip, oh, she do it large (do it large)
The woman has impressive 22 inch rims on her car, showing off her success.

And she break a nigga off, got a nigga spoil (got a nigga spoil)
She can financially support herself and can even spoil her partner.

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
She calls Webbie for sex and is willing to pay for it.

Got her stunna shades, lookin' like something (lookin' like something)
She wears stylish sunglasses that add to her good looks.

Stallion, hair long, she a nice something (a nice something)
She is attractive and has long hair, adding to her good looks.

She like to go to the mall every day for a outfit
The woman enjoys shopping and buying new clothing often.

Hair did, nails did, independent what she call that
Her hair and nails always look good, and she refers to herself as independent.

She got her own house, drive her own whip
The woman owns her own house and car.

Range Rover all white like her toe tips
Her white Range Rover matches her perfectly manicured toes.

She got a pretty smile, smell real good
The woman has a nice smile and always smells good.

Only time she need man for that good jugg
The only time she needs a man is for good sex.

They buy the bar too, they superstars too
Independent women are successful and can even buy the entire bar.

They be like, "You ain't got no money? Take your broke tail home"
If someone can't afford to keep up, independent women will send them home.

In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone
They wear Baby Phat clothing that matches their phone.

They be like, "Yeah" (that's my shit) when they song come on
When their song comes on, independent women proudly declare that it's their favorite.

Leave the club kinda early cause they gotta go to work (bye girl)
Independent women leave the club earlier because they have to work in the morning.

I mess wit' supervisors who got credit like Big Turk
Webbie is interested in women who are in positions of power and have good credit.

So dusty feet, please don't bother me
Webbie doesn't want anyone who can't financially support themselves or take care of their hygiene.

I got independent dimes on my mind who spoil me
Webbie has independent women on his mind who can spoil him.

Gucci hat, Gucci fit so sick
Webbie wears Gucci clothing that looks great.

That's a gift from my independent chick, yessir
His independent woman got him the Gucci clothing as a gift.

Try to get next to her, gotta be yourself, man
To get close to an independent woman, you must be yourself and be genuine.

'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help man, Boosie
She doesn't need a man's money to be successful and self-sufficient.