Cross the Border
Philly's Most Wanted
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Yo, once the Mo start drippin Hoes start trippin Tell em my name Boo You know we all hittin But look mami I got 3 drinks in me stuck And I aint tryna talk, I'm tryna f*ck If the pussy gets wetter Chicks, I never sweat her I'm gettin all the cheddar Bitch, read the letter I pattened the plan Get a dick suck wit a gat in my hand Bitch, it's thug passion Chicks drive by in their whips They be flashin Do you know Bonic and Lib? They be askin If the bitch wanna ask me shit, I'ma hit Attitude just like Cancun, I'ma trip Now niggas pissed Know why? Cause I'm the shit If you cop a 5, imagine what I'm gone get Lights out Most Wanted bring the bikes out Ball out Bitches on the back Ass all out I got hoes wit accents And I don't mean Hundai's My hands touched more bricks than Quamay's Ice'll blind you For real dog, believe me Only feel comfortable around Ray Charles and Stevie So I'ma take it easy So why don't you run across the border mama? (I'll run cross the border papa) And what will you bring me back mama? (You know what I'll bring you back papa) So don't forget (I won't forget) To bring me back (To bring you back) What I need (What you need) Tonight (Tonight) Will you run across the border mama? (I'll go cross the border papa) I know the f*ck you heard Give me head while I drive Bitch, I like to swerve I'll take you to the airport so you can cop them birds Now is you bout it mami? Whoa, let me know Is it the dick, the car, the looks, or the dough? She said, "Mostly the dough, playa I don't lie." I hit once, then hit her girlfriend Ask, "When can we all get together again?" And I never love hoes What you talkin about? I party your wife, nigga You be eatin her out And I sat there and told you that I cum in her mouth And my connect the only reason she be runnin down south Bitches high for a ride dependin who key startin So f*ck a Jaguar Cop a Aston Martin, pardon No talkin, Mr. say sparkin Niggas can't understand They still walkin So why don't you run across the border mama? (I'll run cross the border papa) And what will you bring me back mama? (You know what I'll bring you back papa) So don't forget (I won't forget) To bring me back (To bring you back) What I need (What you need) Tonight (Tonight) Will you run across the border mama? (I'll go cross the border papa) Hot ass whips is what they see Boo in We play down in C-A-C-U-N Uh, nice wit the O flex outta line Cut a bitch off like O.J. Yall aint ready That's why all yall niggas look hurt When yall see me More Franklin's than Kirk And I'm spendin em wit GP Thick tube socks I rock like I'm from DC Cash Money as in Juvenile like BG Top down on the Cadillac Allante' I get street stripes like Carlito Brigante Dog, I tax yall cause it costs to live And still show no love like foster kids I rent out homes in the hood and live across the bridge My car's hotter than Negril While y'all walk, I wheel Oh, your Roley go tick and tock? It's not real And keep a piece around my neck I know worth ya deal, nigga
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Written by: AL'BASEER HOLLY, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS, JOEL LOUIS WITHERSPOON
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Cross the Border" falls under the genre of Hip Hop and Rap. It has an East Coast hip-hop vibe, showcasing the classic Philly style.
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Album and Release DateThe song was released as part of Philly's Most Wanted's debut album "Get Down or Lay Down," which was released on February 27, 2001, under the label Atlantic Records.
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Chart Success"Cross the Border" did particularly well on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, reaching as high as number 14.
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Produced by The NeptunesThe single was produced by The Neptunes, a duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who were rising star producers at the time. The Neptunes were known for their work with artists like Jay-Z, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cross the Border" was directed by Paul Hunter, who has worked with artists like Michael Jackson, Eminem, and Jennifer Lopez. The video features an action-filled storyline that plays out in a Western-style setting.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Philly's Most Wanted's desire to make it big and cross the border from Philadelphia to other parts of the country for their music.
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Critically Acclaimed"Cross the Border" received high praise from music critics and is often considered a standout track in their discography.
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Split UpWhile the song and album were both successful, the group Philly's Most Wanted split up not long after their debut. Members Mr. Man and Boo-Bonic went on to pursue solo careers.
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ThemeThe theme of the song, conveyed through its lyrics, is a narrative about the struggles of trying to "cross the border," both literally and metaphorically - in the context of escaping a rough neighborhood, reaching for success and working towards a better life.
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RelevanceDespite being over two decades old, the song "Cross the Border" remains relevant today, getting regular play on throwback radio stations and hip-hop playlists.
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