Slap

Ludacris

About Slap

"Slap" is the fourth single from Ludacris' fifth album Release Therapy (2006).


Year:
2006
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[Chorus x 2]
I know it's strange
But my brain's gone really insane
And I'm off the chain
Sipping on a fifth of the Golden Grain
I feel like slappin' a nigga today (slap, slap)
Slappin' a nigga today
I feel like slappin' a nigga today (slap, slap)
Slappin' a nigga today
Slappin' a nigga today

This morning I woke up on the wrong side of the bed (bed)
I'm sick of people putting lies in my head (head)
I don't really wanna work; I'm tired
I hate my nine to five
And I'm thinking 'bout killin' my boss today
Killin' my boss today
I'm thinking 'bout killin' my boss today (it's just a thought, man)
Killin' my boss today (yeah)

Yesterday my best friend died (died)
Somebody came and took his life (life)
Now I'm looking up at the sky
Have you ever seen a grown man cry?
And I'm asking, why did you take him away?
Why did you take him away?
I'm asking, why did you take him away? (Why'd you take him?)
Why did you take him away? (Hey)

I need some money please (please)
I can barely make it on these streets (these streets)
'Cause I got a couple mouths to feed
My baby's in dire need
So I'm thinking 'bout robbin' a bank today
Robbin' a bank today
I'm thinking 'bout robbin' a bank today
Robbin' a bank today (real talk)

Baby mama's at home and fussin' (fussin')
Callin' up my mobile, cussin' (cussin')
Always yappin' about this and that
But she really don't be talkin' 'bout nothin'
Somebody take my pain away (Take my pain away)
Take my pain away (please)
Somebody take my pain away (hey)
Take my pain away (I can't take it)

[Chorus: x2]

Somebody just broke in my ride (ride)
Snatched up everything inside (inside)
Even got my forty-five
How am I supposed to survive
When I know that my stereo's taken away
Stereo's taken away?
When I know that my stereo's taken away (I need my music, man!)
Stereo's taken away (hey)

Gas prices are way too high
Rich people are way too fly
And I'm where I wanna be in my life
But why am I so behind?
Is it 'cause I'm wasting my time away
Wasting my time away?
Is it 'cause I'm wasting my time away (too lazy)
Wasting my time away? (I can't help it)

My grand mama's nerves are bad (bad)
And everybody in the hood is mad (mad)
'Cause President Bush could give a damn about our ass
So I don't wanna hear shit that he has to say (Don't say nothin')
Shit that he has to say
I don't wanna hear shit that he has to say
Shit that he has to say (woo)

Troops gone, and we still at war (war)
Nobody even really knows what for (what for)
Even more I'm scared to find what the world really has in store
'Cause you know that tomorrow's not promised today (it's not promised, man)
Tomorrow's not promised today
'Cause you know that tomorrow's not promised today 
(Live like today could be your last, man!)
Tomorrow's not promised today (hey)

[Chorus: x4]

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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: ANDREW HARR, JERMAINE JACKSON, JOHNNY MOLLINGS, LEONARDO MOLLINGS, CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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7 facts about this song

Release Facts
"Slap" is a song by American rapper Ludacris from his fifth album "Release Therapy." - The album was released in 2006, with "Slap" coming out as a single in July of that year.
Chart Performance Facts
Although "Slap" didn't chart as highly as some of Ludacris's other hits, it did reach 94th on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - It also found success on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, where it peaked at number 30.
Music Video Facts
The music video for "Slap" was directed by popular music video director, TAJ. - In the video, Ludacris plays multiple characters, including a victim of Hurricane Katrina, a middle-aged man, and a service station employee.
Song Theme Facts
"Slap" is a thought-provoking track that addresses societal issues. - The song's lyrics talk about the struggles of individuals dealing with financial, familial, and societal pressures.
Production Facts
This track features the production skills of the Needlz, a Grammy-winning producer known for working with artists like Bruno Mars and 50 Cent.
Critical Reception Facts
While "Slap" did not receive the same level of commercial success as some of Ludacris's other songs, it was praised for its reflective nature, a departure from the artist's typically more party-oriented image. It received generally positive reviews from music critics.
Awards and Nominations Facts
Although "Slap" did not win any awards, the album it’s on, "Release Therapy", won the Best Rap Album at the 2007 Grammy Awards.

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