The song is about growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and also Khalifa's car, a yellow Dodge Challenger Hemi with black stripes. He has stated that he got the car in those colors as a tribute to his hometown of Pittsburgh, whose official colors are black and gold, and its professional sports teams, most of whose colors are black and some variation of gold or yellow. The song itself does not mention Pittsburgh or sports, although the song's music video made the connection to Pittsburgh explicit, showing various iconic locations in the city, as well as apparel associated with the football team the Pittsburgh Steelers, the hockey team the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the baseball team the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the year after it was released, "Black and Yellow" spawned dozens of remixes, parodies and remakes, both in the U.S. and internationally, many of them made in tribute to a local sports team. At Super Bowl XLV in 2011, which featured the Steelers competing against the Green Bay Packers, the Steelers used "Black and Yellow" as their fight song, while the Packers used a remix by Lil' Wayne called "Green and Yellow", marking the first time both teams at the Super Bowl had used the same song. The song earned Khalifa his first Grammy nominations, for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance at the 2012 ceremony.
On the issue dated October 2, 2010, "Black and Yellow" debuted at No. 100 on the Billboard Hot 100. It then dropped out the following week and re-entered at No. 64 on the issue dated October 30, 2010. On its eighteenth charting week, the song rose to No. 1 on the issue dated February 19, 2011, selling 198,000 digital copies that week. "Black and Yellow" has sold 4,144,922 digital copies since release.
Black and Yellow
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Everything I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh-huh, screamin', "That's nothin'"
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Uh, black stripe, yellow paint
Them niggas scared of it, but them hoes ain't
Soon as I hit the club, look at them hoes' face
Hit the pedal once, make the floor shake
Suede insides, my engine roarin'
It's the big boy, you know what I paid for it
And I got the pedal to the metal
Got you niggas checkin' game, I'm ballin' out on every level
Hear them haters talk but there's nothing you can tell 'em
Just made a million, got another million on my schedule
No love for 'em, nigga breakin' hearts
No keys, push to start
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Everything I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh-huh, screamin', "That's nothin'"
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Got a call from my jeweler, this just in
And bitches love me 'cause I'm fuckin' with their best friends
Not a lesbian, but she a freak though
This ain't for one night, I'm shinin' all week, ho
I'm sippin' Clicquot and rockin' yellow diamonds
So many rocks up in the watch I can't tell what the time is
Got a pocket full of big faces
Throw it up, 'cause every nigga that I'm with Taylor'd
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Everything I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh-huh, screamin', "That's nothin'"
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Stay high like how I'm supposed to do
That crowd underneath them clouds can't get close to you
And my car look unapproachable
Super clean, but it's super mean
She wanna fuck with them cats
Smoke weed, count stacks, get fly
Take trips and that's that, real rap
I let her get high if she want and she feel that
Convertible drop feel, '87, the top peeled back
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Yeah, yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Y'all already know what it is, man
If you don't, you should by now
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Uh, yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Everything I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh-huh, screamin', "That's nothin'"
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
The lyrics of Wiz Khalifa's hit song "Black and Yellow" are mainly about the rapper's pride for his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. The first few lines repeat "Black and yellow" several times, which are the team's colors. When the song says "Everything I do, I do it big" it means that he wants to represent his town, his team, and himself in a grand way. Khalifa also mentions his car, which is also black and yellow, and how he likes to stunt, which means to show off or impress people.
In the second verse, Khalifa continues bragging about his car, mentioning the black stripe and yellow paint job, and how it attracts attention from women. He talks about his car's performance and features, such as suede interiors and a roaring engine. The third verse focuses more on Khalifa's personal life, talking about the attention and wealth he receives, and his ability to attract women.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song and highlights Khalifa's love for his hometown and everything it represents, such as their sports teams and signature colors. The lyrics' overall message is one of pride, confidence, and representing oneself and hometown in a grand way.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
I'm confident in my identity and reputation
Black and yellow
Representing my hometown of Pittsburgh
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Reaffirming my confident identity
Everything I do, I do it big
I live extravagantly and am successful in all aspects of life
Screamin', 'That's nothin''
I'm so used to success, it doesn't faze me anymore
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
I make a flashy entrance and am constantly impressing others
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
I represent Pittsburgh and am a well-known figure there
Black and yellow, black and yellow
Continuing to represent my hometown
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
I have luxury cars and expensive jewelry
Uh, black stripe, yellow paint
My car is black and yellow, just like my Pittsburgh pride
Them n****s scared of it, but them hoes ain't
I intimidate some people, but attract others
Soon as I hit the club, look at them hoes' face
I have a strong presence and get attention at the club
Hit the pedal once, make the floor shake
I make a big impact wherever I go
Suede insides, my engine roarin'
My car is luxurious and powerful
It's the big boy, you know what I paid for it
I have expensive taste and am willing to pay for it
And I got the pedal to the metal
I drive fast and recklessly
Got you n****s checkin' game, I'm ballin' out on every level
I'm successful in all aspects of life and am flaunting my wealth
Hear them haters talk but there's nothing you can tell 'em
I don't care about criticism, I know who I am
Just made a million, got another million on my schedule
I'm constantly making money and have a busy schedule
No love for 'em, n**** breakin' hearts
I don't care about love or emotions, I'm focused on success
No keys, push to start
My car is advanced and doesn't need keys to start
Got a call from my jeweler, this just in
I have a lot of expensive jewelry and am constantly purchasing more
And b*****s love me 'cause I'm f****n' with their best friends
I have a reputation for sleeping with multiple women and don't care about consequences
Not a lesbian, but she a freak though
I'm attracted to women who are unconventional or sexually open
This ain't for one night, I'm shinin' all week, ho
My success and wealth are constant and long-term
I'm sippin' Clicquot and rockin' yellow diamonds
I indulge in expensive alcohol and jewelry
So many rocks up in the watch I can't tell what the time is
My watch is filled with diamonds, making it difficult to read the time
Got a pocket full of big faces
I have a lot of money in my pocket
Throw it up, 'cause every n**** that I'm with Taylor'd
My group of friends, including Taylor Gang, are successful and wealthy like me
Stay high like how I'm supposed to do
I smoke a lot of weed and enjoy being high
That crowd underneath them clouds can't get close to you
I'm on top of the world and untouchable
And my car look unapproachable
My car is intimidating and impressive
Super clean, but it's super mean
My car is both stylish and powerful
She wanna f*** with them cats
Women are attracted to me and my lifestyle
Smoke weed, count stacks, get fly
I enjoy smoking weed, making money and dressing well
Take trips and that's that, real rap
I travel often and live life to the fullest
I let her get high if she want and she feel that
I don't judge people for their choices, including drug use
Convertible drop feel, '87, the top peeled back
My car is a 1987 convertible and the top is down
Y'all already know what it is, man
Everyone is familiar with me and my success
If you don't, you should by now
If you're not familiar with me yet, you will be soon
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
I represent Pittsburgh and am well-known there
Black and yellow, black and yellow
Continuing to represent Pittsburgh
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Cameron Thomaz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shaciiilee7055
When this song came out there was no worries in life
@traizey4054
Ok Boomer.
@thomass7176
Traizey hows that shit funny ... hes right dumbass. my bad boomer
@kyledecarlo
Nuff Clothing so true
@lagseeing8341
@@traizey4054 he mean he was a kid and didn't have to make money
@briannadunlap8200
@@traizey4054 boomer...mellinnial my guy...riding with a system and the back seat down! Coping and selling in highschool (before kids and marriage lol my husband still bugs off the songs I know all the lyrics too)😂
@pedrobruno2381
0% bad words
0% Narcos
0% pornography
50% Black
50% Yellow
@luis20232
100% Smoker weed :v
@Japanluvv
You legit just copied the comment above you
@shawtyizanadult
Peter Rabbit, they cleaned up the cuss words. God bless you, hon!