“Country Grammar” is a song by American rapper Nelly. It was released on June 27, 2000, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. It became his breakout hit and one of the most successful hip-hop songs of all time. The song topped the charts in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It has since been certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and has been featured in numerous films and video games.
Overview of “Country Grammar”
“Country Grammar” is a classic hip-hop track that is known for its catchy hook and infectious beat. The song is produced by Jason “Jay E” Epperson and features samples from the songs “The Roof Is on Fire” by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three and “It’s Like That” by Run-DMC. The lyrics discuss Nelly’s hometown of St. Louis, Missouri and his experiences in the city. He also raps about his ambition to make it big in the rap game and his determination to succeed.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
“Nelly, Nelly, Nelly, Nelly, Nelly, Nelly, Nelly, Nelly, Nelly
I’m goin’ down, down baby, yo’ street in a Range Rover
(Street sweepers, c’mon)
Girl, don’t you know, we’re gonna do it like this
If you wanna roll wit me, you gotta be down wit this
I’ma put it on you, so you can take it how you want
I’ma make it hot, so you can rock it all day long”
Chorus:
“Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly
Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly
Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly
Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly”
Verse 2:
“I’ma hit the mall, that’s where I spend my dough
I’ma buy what I want, when I want, like oh
I’ma get the new bikes, the new shoes, the new hats
The new whips, the new drops, the new raps
I’ma keep it real, I’ma keep it gangsta
I’ma keep it movin’, I’ma keep it jumpin'”
Chorus:
“Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly
Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly
Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly
Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly”
Verse 3:
“I’m from the Lou and I’m proud, I’m from the Lou
And I’m proud, and I’m proud, and I’m proud
I’m from the Lou and I’m proud, I’m from the Lou
And I’m proud, and I’m proud, and I’m proud
I’m from the Lou and I’m proud, I’m from the Lou
And I’m proud, and I’m proud, and I’m proud”
Chorus:
“Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly
Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly
Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly
Country Grammar (Hot Shit), Nelly”
“Country Grammar” has become one of the most successful hip-hop songs of all time. It has been featured in numerous films and video games, and it has been certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song is a classic hip-hop track that is known for its catchy hook and infectious beat. It is a celebration of Nelly’s hometown of St. Louis, Missouri and his ambition to make it big in the rap game.