Sittin' Sidewayz
Paul Wall, Big Pokey
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Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze On a Sunday night I might bang me some Maze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze On a Sunday night I might bang me some Maze It's the people's champ, I'm something like a baller The candy paint dripping off of the old school Impala I'm with that Big Bank Hank, that Poppi Joe and Box Trunk bump like chicken pox, turn the bass up just a notch You see them blades choppin', you see that trunk poppin' Ho's that diss me in the club, the same ho's in the parking lot boppin' They see me in the Jag, acting bad with T Ferris Open mouth and showcase ice, and you gon' see about 20 karats I'm what they do, you on 5-9 double O In the Tahoe on 24's, I'm the truth, I got that glow I'm out that Swisha House with Archie Lee and Couda Bang Sittin' sideways on swang, the candy paint dripping off the frame You see me acting bad, I'm showing out and pulling stunts Say cheese and show my fronts, it's more carrots/karats than Bugs Bunny's lunch It's Paul Wall baby, I got it made I got a cup full of that oil, and I'm paid plus I'm sittin' sideways Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze On a Sunday night I might bang me some Maze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze On a Sunday night I might bang me some Maze What it do I'm on the block posted up like a mailbox Slanging licks on the grind, putting money in my socks A legend in the hood for gold grills and poppin' seals A icon on the mic for showcasing my verbal skills I'm in the club posted up with some gang bangers Still flipping the old school candy Cadillac on swangers I got a Styrofoam white cup full of that drank Looking for that dank, my hustle game sharp as a shank Big bank take little bank, 84's and candy paint Trying to find some "Honey Love" my macking game is top rank These ho's peeping me, ill hustling on the side Eavesdropping my conversation, trying to figure which car I drive I'm on the scene strapped up like I was bungee jumping Hit the corner you hear me bumping Look at that cold grill and woman The trunks popped up, my music screwed and chopped I'm the undisputed king of the parking lot, I'm sittin' sideways Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze On a Sunday night I might bang me some Maze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze On a Sunday night I might bang me some Maze Maybe O.J's, ho's be going crazy when they see me Sittin' sideways on them 24's Watch ya ho, watch ya money, watch ya clothes Single women's out the mold, glidin' like a ice skater Motor like a snot nose Suicide drop doors, mono blocks, chop mold Customized deck, cause the mono block stock lows Sensei, Don Key, Paul Wall in the place Heads up when you see us, we gon' put it in ya face Raised on Scott and Yellow, when I blaze... Boys smell lemon haze, I ain't the nigga to settle I'm that dude with the metal, that get hot as a kettle From messing 'round with some cat that ain't got it together Flossing, breaking off the intersection, crossing Three-wheelin' acting a iz-ass on them Bosses S.U.C. in the door, M.O.B. on the plates Pull up in the driveway leanin' and I'm sittin' (I'm sittin') Sittin' sideways, boys in a daze
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Written by: SALIH WILLIAMS, MILTON J. POWELL, PAUL MICHAEL SLAYTON
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Sittin' Sidewayz" is a song by American rapper Paul Wall, not Bun B or Mike Jones. The two latter artists made guest appearances on the remix of the song.
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Featured in AlbumsThe song was originally showcased in Paul Wall's 2nd studio album, 'The Peoples Champ,' which released in 2005.
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Chart Performance"Sittin' Sidewayz" succeeded to rank #93 in Rolling Stone's Top 100 songs of the 2000s.
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Song's ElementsThe song is known for its distinctive Texas-style rhythm and beat, a signature of Houston’s hip-hop scene.
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Song's Recognition"Sittin' Sidewayz" is often regarded as the song that brought Houston's 'Chopped and Screwed' genre to the mainstream hip-hop scene.
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Mike Jones and Bun B's InvolvementAlthough both played significant roles in proliferating Houston's hip-hop culture, they were not a part of the original song. They featured in the remix version of "Sittin' Sidewayz," further popularizing it.
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Song's ImpactThe phrase "Sittin' Sidewayz" is a slang term that refers to the specific way cars (especially Cadillacs in the Southern United States) are modified to tilt sideways. Through the song, this phrase became immensely popular worldwide, contributing to the lexicon of hip-hop culture.
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Certified GoldThe album 'The Peoples Champ,' featuring "Sittin' Sidewayz," was certified platinum by the RIAA, highlighting the popularity and commercial success of the song.
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Collaboration with Big PokeyThe original "Sittin' Sidewayz" song also features Big Pokey, a member of the Screwed Up Click, a hip-hop collective based in Houston. This collaboration helped in cementing the song's appeal among fans of the 'Chopped and Screwed' genre.
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Included in FilmThe song was a feature in the 2006 film Grandma's Boy, helping to broaden its recognition among movie audiences.
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