The same album also features a song dedicated to his former partner Mad Lou, who is currently incarcerated.
Welcome To My Hood
Young Jeezy Lyrics
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Every time I do it I do it for my hood
Every time I do it I do it for my hood
And every time I do it I do it for they hood
And every time I do it I do it for yo hood
And every time I do it I do it for they hood
It's understood I do it for the hood
If I still had the work I getcha sack
It's all gravy still reaching wit my words
And make 'em feel good on the first and the third
Take you back when I was sixteen wits a bankroll
Posted on a corner like a light pole
They used to call us track stars
Before they even stopped we ran to dem cars
And everybody on the block got the same agenda
Hustle from the beginning of January til the end of December
Wasn't smokin purple then it was more like bobby brown
On that hen dog got a nigga drinking straight brown (7/11 nigga you know)
You know 10 to 4 shake 'em up talk shit get my drink and let 'em go
Even when I'm on the road the gangstas stay in touch
Why you think they love me so much (ha ha!)
[Chorus]
I'm talking bout summertime cookouts and wintertime flights
It ain't nothing we hearing shots all night
Ford Taurus pulls up everybody run
White boys jump out running wit they guns (5-0, 5-0)
Ford Taurus leave everybody came back
Hope dem boys didn't find my sack
Real recognize real I suppose
I guess that's why the gangstas be at all my shows
Got the deal nothing changed but my clothes
Still catch me in the jects fuckin' wit' dem hoes (projects!)
Like coo-coo cal
Lord I wish mad Lou could see me now
Wish gold mouth was there wish mailman was free
A lot of niggas crossing over dog no not me
Plus I been in the commercials when I watch TV
And everybody know I rep these streets faithfully
[Chorus]
Ford Taurus pull up everybody run
White boys jump out running wit they guns
Ford Taurus leave everybody came back
Hope dem boyz didn't find my sack
In this song Young Jeezy is expressing his loyalty to his neighborhood and how he always represents it when he does anything. He emphasizes that his love for his neighborhood is not just for his own, but for others' hood as well. He talks about his history and how he used to hustle when he was a teenager, he remembers selling drugs on the street like a track star before running to his car before police would catch him. He mentions how his hometown is rough, hearing shots all night and police always trying to catch people. Jeezy even talks about his friendships and how some of his friends unfortunately couldn't make it to where he is now, mentioning "mad Lou" and "mailman". Nonetheless, he stays true to the block, even mentioning being in commercials but never forgetting where he came from.
Overall, Jeezy is expressing that he's not the only one representing his hood, but multiple people are representing theirs as well, and he makes it clear that he is proud of his childhood roots and is determined to remain loyal to his home.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I do it I do it for my hood
All of my actions are for the betterment of my hometown area
And every time I do it I do it for they hood
I am also looking out for other people's neighborhoods
It's understood I do it for the hood
It is commonly known that my priorities are centered around uplifting the community
The streets love jeezy and I love 'em back
The people of my city show me support and I reciprocate that love and respect
If I still had the work I getcha sack
If I still had drug connections, I could procure some for you
It's all gravy still reaching wit my words
Although I am no longer involved in drug dealing, I am still spreading a message of hope through my music
And make 'em feel good on the first and the third
I release music that can uplift moods on the first and third Friday of every month to help bring joy to people's lives
Take you back when I was sixteen wits a bankroll
Reflecting on a time when I was 16 and had a lot of cash to my name
Posted on a corner like a light pole
Standing on a street corner, perhaps to conduct illegal business
They used to call us track stars
We were known for being able to run quickly, perhaps to evade the police
Before they even stopped we ran to dem cars
We were quick to flee a scene and drive away
And everybody on the block got the same agenda
Everyone around me was trying to hustle and make money by any means necessary
Hustle from the beginning of January til the end of December
Our focus on working hard and making a living never stopped, regardless of the time of year
Wasn't smokin purple then it was more like bobby brown
Instead of smoking high-quality marijuana, we consumed low-quality drugs like 'bobby brown' (crack cocaine)
On that hen dog got a nigga drinking straight brown
We drank Hennessy liquor, often drinking it straight from the bottle
You know 10 to 4 shake 'em up talk shit get my drink and let 'em go
I refer to a specific drinking routine: from 10 pm to 4 am, we would consume alcohol, talk trash, finish our drinks, and move on
Even when I'm on the road the gangstas stay in touch
Even when I am out on tour, I remain connected with my people back home
Why you think they love me so much (ha ha!)
I am respected and admired by others because of my dedication to our shared community
I'm talking bout summertime cookouts and wintertime flights
I reminisce about the fun we had at outdoor summer barbecues and spending holiday time on trips
It ain't nothing we hearing shots all night
Despite the violence and danger that exists where I come from, we continue to persevere and push through
Ford Taurus pulls up everybody run
A car arriving can cause alarm, leading everyone to flee in fear of police presence
White boys jump out running wit they guns (5-0, 5-0)
Police officers emerge from their vehicle and give chase with their drawn firearms
Ford Taurus leave everybody came back
The car temporarily leaves the scene, causing people to come back out afterward
Hope dem boys didn't find my sack
I hope cops did not discover my stash of illegal substances
Real recognize real I suppose
I believe that authentic and genuine people can identify other such individuals
I guess that's why the gangstas be at all my shows
My street credibility attracts others of the same reputation to come and see me perform live
Got the deal nothing changed but my clothes
Even with my successful music career, I have not abandoned my core beliefs and principles
Still catch me in the jects fuckin' wit' dem hoes (projects!)
I still spend time in the housing projects, pursuing romantic relationships with women in the area
Like coo-coo cal
Just like rapper Coo-Coo Cal, I have roots and a strong attachment to my home neighborhood
Lord I wish mad Lou could see me now
I miss my friend Lou, whom I suspect may have passed away, and would have appreciated seeing how successful I have become
Wish gold mouth was there wish mailman was free
I cherish memories of those who have passed, like Gold Mouth, and miss the presence of those like Mailman who may be incarcerated
A lot of niggas crossing over dog no not me
Some rappers may shift their style to appeal to mainstream audiences, but I stay true to my roots and refuse to compromise my values
Plus I been in the commercials when I watch TV
I have even started appearing in advertisements on television, showcasing the extent of my fame and fortune
And everybody know I rep these streets faithfully
Everyone who knows me is aware of the fact that I remain loyal and dedicated to serving the community where I come from
Ford Taurus pull up everybody run
Another occasion where law enforcement officers arrive, causing everyone to scatter
White boys jump out running wit they guns
Police officers in this instance also emerge from their car and begin chasing with their firearms
Ford Taurus leave everybody came back
The car then departs after a short while, leading people to eventually return
Hope dem boyz didn't find my sack
As before, I hope law enforcement did not discover anything they shouldn't have
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CLIFFORD JOSEPH HARRIS, DARWIN CORDALE QUINN, JAY JENKINS, LAVELL CRUMP
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Troy White
Real jeezy fans will come back to this 16 years later and beyond and I'm 1 of them. I'll never stop listening to this
Raw C
Jeezy has too many classics. Another one that shouldve played tonight
Rob v w85
This album will never get old
Lizard1582
Just discovered it last year and it became an instant classic for me.
Shenaaz Greeff
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LowLife.
Real talk
TheDenimWarrior
This just sounds like the 2000s summer jam. 4th of July vibesπ₯
Emanuel Espinoza
@SpinningBackFisT The single may have been released in the winter, but Thug Motivation 101 was released in the summer of that year.
SpinningBackFisT
Nah. It's a winter time joint
tyn_j4y_
11 years later still bumping to this in the whip