Draped Up
Bun B
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Big terrible Texas, where legends are born Lil Keke the don, original Screwed Up Click This dedicated to DJ Screw, Fat Pat, Big Mello, Big Steve Bun... Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk, drape Well it's big Bun B now, baby, Mr. Woodgrain With diamonds up against 'em, ballin' through ya hood, mayne And I'm smokin' on some good, mayne (What?) The color purple Not tha movie, but the kind that have ya goin' in a circle Chrome lookin' mo' glassy than tha Transco Tower (Tower) Car drippin' candy paint like it just came out the shower (Shower) Like 'Face, I got the money, the power and the finesse To roll around one deep with hundred-thousand 'round my neck (Hold up) I'm lookin' real shiny, you can see me from a mile away Thought you were doin' it 'til I came and took ya smile away Pull up on ya side in the turnin' lane Pop my trunk, break you off, chunk a deuce, then I'm Cadillac turnin', mayne (I'm gone) Lil' swang to the left, big swang to the right My plates scrapin' and I'm slidin', the pipe is super-tight (Tight) So don't try to knock us, baby (Naw) Don't try to hate That's how we do it in that Lone Star State Get it straight, we be Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk, drape Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk, drape Now if you never been to Texas, there's a picture to paint (paint) 'Cause we doin' it real big, in case you thinkin' we ain't (ain't) It's lots of money on these street, bein' spent and bein' made All it take is one look to see these boys gettin' paid They livin' laid in big houses with pools in the backyard Certified gangstas, so you never see us act fraud With iced out watches (watches), bracelets (bracelets), chains (chains) Pieces (pieces), teeth - man, we thowed in the game We got screens in the headrest, visors in the ceilin' (ceilin') On chromey eighty-threes and fo's and Vogue peelin' (peelin') With bumpers and belts across the back of my trunk (trunk) Push a button and my car is wavin' bye to you, punk (punk) We from the land of sippin' on syrup and (bangin' the Screw) We slab swangin', comin' down and through, I thought ya knew (I thought ya knew) Back in the days, all they ever did was doubt us Now the South is in the house and they can't do nothin' about us We be... Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk, drape Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk, drape One time for my trill niggas reppin' the block Them real soldiers on the frontline that's keepin' it cocked They hold it down for they hood, throw it up, let 'em see it So they can know how you G it, if they hatin', so be it We ain't playin' where I'm stayin' 'cause it's way too real No matter the situation ('ation), we gotta keep it trill Got the steel on my side when I ride 'cause I'm ready I got twenty-ten vision and my trigger finger steady I'm an underground king, homeboy, and not a simp And I gots ta represent 'til they decide to free the Pimp (For real) I'm down for my click just like I'm down for my block And I'ma stand up for my partner 'til they let him off of lock (Hold up) So go on, body rock, south side or lean back Two-step wit'cha boy if you about ya greenbacks This here is the Texas toast, so raise ya glass Because the whole dirty South is finna show they naked ass We be Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk, drape Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk Drape-draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talkin' 'bout Draped up and dripped out Know'm talk-talk, drape
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Written by: Bernard Freeman, Salih Williams
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10 facts about this song
Song Description"Draped Up" is a hip-hop track by rapper Bun B. It has featured contributions from Lil' Flip, Lil' Keke, Big Pokey, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro.
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Album FactsThe song is part of Bun B's debut solo album "Trill" which was released in 2005.
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Chart Performance"Draped Up" peaked at #25 on the U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop chart and reached #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2005, showcasing Bun B's mainstream success.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features a blend of traditional Houston elements, like slab cars and car shows, and celebrity appearances, such as Mike Jones and Paul Wall.
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Sample UsedThe song samples Lil' Keke's "Pimp the Pen" and Willie Hutch's "Theme of Foxy Brown". Sampling is a common practice in hip-hop where a portion of a sound recording is reused as an instrument or sound recording in a different song or piece.
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Song's Influence"Draped Up" is often credited with popularizing Houston's chopped and screwed music style in mainstream hip-hop.
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Remix VersionThere is a remix version of "Draped Up" which extends the song with more artists featured including The Game, and has individually altered verses.
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Lyrics Content"Draped Up" pays homage to Houston's car culture, with its lyrics focusing on cars, specifically those popular in the region's hip-hop scene.
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AcclaimThe song has been well-received, with critics highlighting its rhythmic beat and catchy chorus. The collaborative effort between Bun B and the featured artists has also been praised.
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Artists' BackgroundBoth Bun B and Lil' Flip are Texas natives and similarly embraced their Southern roots throughout their careers. The Texas hip-hop scene has been greatly influenced by their music.
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