The Potion

Ludacris

About The Potion

"The Potion" is the third single from Ludacris' fourth studio album, The Red Light District. It peaked at number 65 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs singles chart. The beat was originally offered to Jay-Z for The Black Album, but was rejected in favor of the beat that was used in "Dirt Off Your Shoulder". This song was the conclusion to the music video of the preceding single "Number One Spot". The song was also featured in the final dance sequence of Step Up 2: The Streets.


Year:
2004
3:54
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Whattup? Hey shawty what it is?
Whattup? Hey shawty what it is?
Whattup? Hey shawty what it is?

Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still whylin shit
Whattup? Hey baby I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still whylin shit
Whattup? Hey baby I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion

Man I'm like a needle in a haystack, so face that
Go back to the drawin board, connect dot, but can't drink that
Matter fact erase that, cause on this great track
Get your face slapped, and I'm straight so don't take that
Try somethin different and shit, so listen and shit
Speakin about what hip-hop is missin and shit
I'm bout to fill a void, Ludacris born in Illinois
Raised in Atlanta, tote hammer since I was a little boy
Ain't nobody like me, say they wanna bite me
Fight me, step to me now but it ain't likely
People swear they psych me, just cause he's light-skinneded
With braids in his hair don't mean that nigga looks like ME
Trick get your mind right, livin in the limelight
So picture what they'll do for my jimmy and a Klondike
Bar, bar, hardy har
Tell yo' momma I'm a ghet-to su-per-star

Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still whylin shit
Whattup? Hey baby I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still whylin shit
Whattup? Hey baby I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion

Only standin five eight but still a big shot, plus I got a big
Clean everyday, stay fresher than what's in a Ziplock
Tell your man to kick rocks, when I make my pitstops
I'm in, then it's hard to get me out like I'm a slip knot
Born to be a leader and not, no not a follower
Only hang with chicks that got mo' twists than Oliver
Not much of a hollerer, but I'd like to borrow her lips
Bringin out the best in me 'specially if she a swallower
Freaky deaky yellow man, and I'm sayin hello man
To all the lovely ladies that like to jiggle like Jello man
Bigger booty small waist, put 'em in a small place
And if it ain't no ass where I'm at, then I'm in the wrong place
Bail like a bondsman, but keep 'em dancin
Got pop potential, stay black like Bob Johnson
Who the hell is that in that fancy car?
Tell yo' momma I'm a ghet-to su-per-star

Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still whylin shit
Whattup? Hey baby I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still whylin shit
Whattup? Hey baby I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion

And jump down turn around, pick a bail of cotton
Jump down turn around, pick a bail of hay
Oh lordy, pick a bail of cotton
Oh lordy, pick a bail of hay
Jump down turn around, pick a bail of cotton
Jump down turn around, pick a bail of hay
Oh lordy, pick a bail of cotton
Oh lordy, pick a bail of hay

Still workin like a slave, learnin tricks of the trade
In a ghetto state of mind, say I'm rich and I'm paid
Pickin records like cotton in the thick of the day
'til I'm spoiled and I'm rotten in a sinister way
Life no different than those on minimum wage
More money but still locked in a similar cage
Either losers of tomorrow or we winners today
Digest that and there's really nothin missin to say but

Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still whylin shit
Whattup? Hey baby I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion
Lil' buddy what you want? Some violent shit!
Two step and lay back, still whylin shit
Whattup? Hey baby I got the potion
Take a sip of this and put your back in motion

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Ludacris

Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper, entrepreneur and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Ludacris has won a Screen Actors Guild, Critic's Choice, MTV, and three Grammy Awards during his career. Along with fellow Atlantans Big Boi and Andre 3000 of OutKast, Ludacris was one of the first and most influential Dirty South artists to achieve mainstream success. more »

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Written by: Timothy Mosley, Christopher Bridges

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Artist Information
"The Potion" is performed by the American rapper Christopher Brian Bridges, better known by his stage name Ludacris.
Released Year
The song was released in the year 2004.
Album Introduction
The song is from Ludacris's fifth studio album, "The Red Light District."
Production
The song was produced by the duo The Neptunes, consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo.
Song Genre
"The Potion" falls under the genre of southern hip hop.
Song Inspiration
Ludacris was inspired to write "The Potion" due to his fascination with the ancient Asian culture.
Music Video
The music video for "The Potion" involves an interesting kung-fu theme where Ludacris is portrayed as a martial arts master.
Dance Routine
This song was famously used for hip-hop dance routines due to its strong, rhythmic beats.
Chart Ranking
Despite not being released as a single, "The Potion” was still featured on the Billboard charts in 2005.
Public Reaction
The song received mixed reviews from the audience and critics, but it's still considered as a classic till date in the hip-hop community due to its unique sound.
Song Samples
In the song's production, The Neptunes included various sampling techniques, speaking volumes for their creativity and innovation in the music industry.
Evolution of Artist
With “The Potion”, Ludacris started to show a more mature and diverse approach in his music, moving away from his customary humorous and playful style in previous works.
Iconic Lyrics
Lyrics like "I'm so far ahead of my time, I'm 'bout to start another life" have been referenced by many hip-hop enthusiasts and later music artists, underlining Ludacris's influence in the genre.
Cultural Influence
The song has been featured in several media including movies and video games, demonstrating Ludacris's substantial societal influence.

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