Awnaw
Rural Resilience Unveiled: Nappy Roots' Journey Beyond Boundaries
Lyrics
Yeah, haha, Nappy Roots
Expression of agreement and laughter, introduction of Nappy Roots.
Aw naw
Expression of disbelief or surprise.
Aw naw, hell naw, boy
Repetition emphasizing a sense of disbelief or shock at something that has happened.
Y'all done up and done it
-Aw naw, hell naw, boy
-Y'all done up and done it
-Aw naw, hell naw, boy
-Man, y'all done up and done it (uh)
-Y'all done up and done it (uh, come on)
-Man, y'all done up and done it
-My first song was like forty-eight bars with no hook (come on)
Reflecting on humble beginnings, describing the challenges and simplicity of early experiences.
You hear me flippin' through my pages out my favorite notebook (yeah)
-The microphone was in the closet (What?) No headphones, we lost it
-Niggas scared to get some water, roaches hangin over the faucets
-No AC, Tez'll break a sweat just tryin to make beats
-E-dubz was being a hustler (hey, man)
-Flirtin' with all his customers and flat broke
-Nappy smokin blacks out on the back porch
-I'm thinkin', I got everything a country boy could ask for (yeah)
-Now what we do to get here? (Say that, boy)
Highlighting the hard work, perseverance, and challenges faced to achieve success.
Lay it down and bring it to you raw (Say that, boy)
-Hey now, we hurt some, suffered for more, takes what we work for
-Hated for the cussin', but the hatred it made us cuss more
-Held on when it was hard, stepped up, took charge
-Ran through what we scared of, but what was we afraid for?
-Look at what we made of, hard times done made us
-Being here is alright, but must believe we won't fall
-Them country boys on the rise
Describing the success and lifestyle of country boys with big wheels and vertical grills on their vehicles.
With them big fat wheels on the side
-Peep them vertical grills on the ride
-And aw-aw-aw-aw
-Aw naw, hell naw, boy (them country boys)
Repetition of disbelief, emphasizing the accomplishments of the country boys.
Y'all done up and done it
-Aw naw! Hell naw, boy (with them big fat wheels)
-Y'all done up and done it (peep the vertical grills)
-Aw naw, hell naw, boy
-Man, y'all done up and done it (and aww)
-Y'all done up and done it
-Man, y'all done up and done it
-My yegga, we hog wild, bet that from that roota to that toota-file
Further exploration of the country lifestyle, mentioning specific elements like mud, kinfolk, and experiences on the road.
Hell naw, them country boys ain't headed south for six miles
-Kentucky mud, them kinfolk, twankies with them hundred-spokes
-Skullied on that front porch, plus you know they got 'dro
-Seventy-nine Coupe DeVille vertical Caddy grill
-Interstate 65, headin' down to Cashville
-Glass filled, to the tippy-top, backseat Benz
-Spent my last cent on the rent, left with pocket lints
-A damn shame, gotta grind anything and everything
-Jimmy Crack Corn, cross the county line with Mary Jane
-A long time, a gravel road, to cash and fame and sold my soul
-To hell and back, and back and forth, with same jeans and nappy 'fro
-As I hop off the Harley, smoke pot like Bob Marley
Describing a carefree and rebellious lifestyle, cautioning about the dangers associated with it.
Block parties with shawties, wilin' like they swallowin' Bacardi
-Them butter-skin, Prophit gutter like kin
-Understand, you 'bout to lose your life fuckin' with them
-Them country boys on the rise
Reiteration of the success and distinctive style of the country boys.
With them big fat wheels on the side
-Peep them vertical grills on the ride
-And aw-aw-aw-aw
-Aw naw, hell naw, boy (them country boys)
Final repetition expressing disbelief at the achievements of the country boys.
Y'all done up and done it
-Aw naw, hell naw, boy (with them big fat wheels)
-Y'all done up and done it (peep the vertical grills)
-Aw naw, hell naw, boy
-Man, y'all done up and done it (and aw)
-Y'all done up and done it
-Man, y'all done up and done it
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