The Potion
Ludacris
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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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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.
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Released YearThe song was released in the year 2004.
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Album IntroductionThe song is from Ludacris's fifth studio album, "The Red Light District."
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ProductionThe song was produced by the duo The Neptunes, consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo.
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Song Genre"The Potion" falls under the genre of southern hip hop.
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Song InspirationLudacris was inspired to write "The Potion" due to his fascination with the ancient Asian culture.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Potion" involves an interesting kung-fu theme where Ludacris is portrayed as a martial arts master.
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Dance RoutineThis song was famously used for hip-hop dance routines due to its strong, rhythmic beats.
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Chart RankingDespite not being released as a single, "The Potion” was still featured on the Billboard charts in 2005.
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Public ReactionThe 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.
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Song SamplesIn the song's production, The Neptunes included various sampling techniques, speaking volumes for their creativity and innovation in the music industry.
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Evolution of ArtistWith “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.
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Iconic LyricsLyrics 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.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has been featured in several media including movies and video games, demonstrating Ludacris's substantial societal influence.
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