Independent
Webbie ft. Lil Boosie Lyrics
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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 ft. Lil' Phat & Lil' Boosie celebrates women who are self-sufficient and do not rely on men for financial support. In the chorus, the acronym I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T is repeated, which stands for "independent." The song describes various traits of an independent woman, including having her own house and car, working hard at two jobs, and not needing material possessions from a man.
The lyrics also emphasize that independent women are sexually empowered and confident, with lines such as "she a bad lil' chick, a fly lil' chick / Hit me on my phone, she like to buy that d***." The song praises these women for being strong and not needing a man to take care of them.
Overall, the song is an ode to independent women who work hard and take care of themselves, showcasing their strength and self-sufficiency.
Line by Line Meaning
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane?
She's independent, she handles her own business
She got her own house (yeah)
She owns a house
She got her own car (yeah)
She owns a car
Two jobs work hard, you a bad broad
She works two jobs, she's a hard worker
If you ain't on sit down
If you don't have your own things together, don't even bother trying to talk to her
Baby Phat just relax, front ya own flat screen
She can pay for her own luxuries, she doesn't need a man to provide for her
Back rubs cook, clean and don't make her make a scene
She takes care of her own household chores and doesn't cause drama
When you call her on her cellular
When you call her cellphone
She tell she don't need
She tells you she doesn't need anything
Not a goddamn thing, you a hot damn thing
She doesn't need anything from anyone, she's doing well on her own
If you think you finna get her wit' a goddamn chain
If you think you can impress her with material possessions, you're wrong
You insane, boy, you betta get some goddamn change
You're crazy if you think material possessions are going to win her over, you need to work on yourself and improve your situation
She a fool, been to school, even walked across the stage
She's educated, she's earned a degree
And she say, "I love Webbie from his looks to his ways"
She's interested in Webbie, she likes his appearance and his personality
The stilletos, the J's, depend on how the weather look
She dresses well and chooses her footwear based on the weather
Flip flops, slippers, just to show off the pedicure
Even when she's dressed down, she still takes care of herself and shows off her well-groomed feet
Flip flop niggas depend on how the cheddar look
Men who rely on their money to impress women are not her type
She'll buy her own, I don't think she 'll never look
She's perfectly capable of buying things for herself, she doesn't need a man for that
In a man face standin' waitin' for him to take care of her
She's not the type of woman who relies on a man to take care of her
She'll rather go to work and pay the bills on schedule
She values financial independence and would rather pay her own bills than rely on someone else to do it for her
She a dome dime diva, gutta like Keisha
She's attractive and street-smart
Work that meter, she a good freaker
She's good in bed
She stay on her shit, she got her own shit
She's responsible and self-sufficient
She don't never trip, all she want is that dick
She's straightforward about what she wants sexually
She bossy, flossy, keep them hoes off me
She's confident and assertive and keeps other women away from her man
Gutta, lil' slang, mane, I love when she talkin'
She has a street-wise way of talking that he finds attractive
She cook, she clean, never smell like onion rings
She's good at taking care of her household and personal hygiene
22s on her whip, oh, she do it large (do it large)
She has a nice car and doesn't skimp on quality
And she break a nigga off, got a nigga spoil (got a nigga spoil)
She knows how to please a man and make him feel taken care of
She a bad lil' chick, a fly lil' chick
She's attractive and stylish
Hit me on my phone, she like to buy that dick
She's not afraid to express her sexuality
Got her stunna shades, lookin' like something (lookin' like something)
She has nice sunglasses and looks good in them
Stallion, hair long, she a nice something (a nice something)
She's attractive, with a nice body and long hair
She like to go to the mall every day for a outfit
She enjoys shopping frequently for new clothes
Hair did, nails did, independent what she call that
She takes care of her appearance and is proud of her independence
If you ain't on sit down (Boosie Badazz)
If you don't have your own things together, don't even try to approach her
Range Rover all white like her toe tips
Her car is a nice Range Rover that matches her white-painted toenails
She got a pretty smile, smell real good
She takes care of herself, smells nice, and has an attractive smile
Only time she need man for that good jugg
She only needs a man for sex, not for money or anything else
They buy the bar too, they superstars too
She and her independent friends have enough money to buy drinks at the bar and feel like celebrities
They be like, "You ain't got no money? Take your broke tail home"
They don't tolerate men who don't have their finances in order
In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone
She and her friends wear Baby Phat clothing and their phone cases match their outfits
They be like, "Yeah" (that's my shit) when they song come on
They feel confident and proud when they hear a song they like
Leave the club kinda early cause they gotta go to work (bye girl)
She and her friends prioritize their jobs and leave the club early to get enough sleep for work the next day
I mess wit' supervisors who got credit like Big Turk
He is attracted to successful, financially responsible women
So dusty feet, please don't bother me
He doesn't want anything to do with women who don't take care of themselves
I got independent dimes on my mind who spoil me
He's thinking about independent women who take care of him and treat him well
Gucci hat, Gucci fit so sick
He has a Gucci outfit that looks really nice
That's a gift from my independent chick, yessir
His independent girlfriend bought him the Gucci outfit as a gift
Try to get next to her, gotta be yourself, man
To get close to her, you have to be genuine and authentic
'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help man, Boosie
She's independent and doesn't rely on anyone else for financial support
Lyrics Β© 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 youβre smoked. Bc thereβs no way youβre being serious. π€£
So we are going to pretend 2Pacβs βkeep ya head upβ doesnβt exist. Itβs THEE womenβs respect anthem when it comes to rap.
βBrendaβs got a babyβ. βDear Mamaβ. Iβm 32 so I know how you had to hear these growing up.
Thatβs just 2pac. Iβd be here all day listing rap songs that support women in a more positive light. Sh*t Iβve 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 mamaβs. And every woman out there that is tryingβ€οΈ
@johnshepard8095
Lonely
@PrettyNicky50
Exactly the independent chicsπ
@holly-bg6yf
They used to play this song at the club I worked at. Never saw the video until now and Iβm crying π β€ Itβs just so powerful and inspiring π’