Psychol Addict Behav. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2021 Feb 1. Published in final edited form as: Black individuals experience a disproportionate burden of substance-related disabilities and premature death relative to other racial/ethnic groups, highlighting the need for additional research.
Shoulda bought an ounce, but you copped a dub
Shoulda held back, but you throwed a punch
'Posed to meet your girl but you packed a lunch OutKast – B.O.B.
Shoulda held back, but you throwed a punch
'Posed to meet your girl but you packed a lunch OutKast – B.O.B.
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Pullin' off my belt 'cause a whipping's in order
Like a three-piece fish 'fore I cut your daughter
Yo quiero Taco Bell, then I hit the border OutKast – B.O.B.
Like a three-piece fish 'fore I cut your daughter
Yo quiero Taco Bell, then I hit the border OutKast – B.O.B.
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Few things going on here:
- Big Boi is comparing the literal lashes he puts on his competition with a three piece whip to the hardcore sex he has with his competition’s daughters
- “Taco” is also slang for vagina, which is located “south of the border” on a girl, just like the Mexican food chain Taco Bell
- “Yo quiero Taco Bell!” – Spanish for “I want Taco Bell” – was the company’s slogan when this song came out
- “hitting the border” can also refer to having sex with a girl then running away after
So the best way to translate this line would be to say that Big Boi has sex with his competition’s daughter that is just as passionate as the beat downs he puts on them, then never calls her again when he’s done.
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I'm this close to go and trying some coke
And a happy ending would be slittin' my throat Kid Cudi – Soundtrack 2 My Life
And a happy ending would be slittin' my throat Kid Cudi – Soundtrack 2 My Life
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Cudi explains how his depression was so bad he almost resorted to doing coke and potentially ending his life. This lyric shows the correlation between substance abuse and its effects on underrepresented communities such as the black community which lead to higher depression and suicide rates. Black communities are one of the most underrepresented groups in substance use treatments which can lead to the lack of help they receive.
I live in a cocoon opposite of Cancún
Where it is never sunny, the dark side of the moon Kid Cudi – Soundtrack 2 My Life
Where it is never sunny, the dark side of the moon Kid Cudi – Soundtrack 2 My Life
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Some clever wordplay here – to be “in the cut” is to be in a secluded spot, but Cudi drinks alcohol to numb the pain of losing his father. Similarly, Rubbing alcohol is a common antiseptic used on minor cuts.
Also, in Cleveland is the Reason, off of A Kid Named Cudi, a mixtape released prior to Man on the Moon, Scott tells the listener that he drives Cutlass Supreme, and he’s spoken about driving drunk in the past…
Thus, “In the Cut” could also mean riding in his Cutlass.
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I got 99 problems and they all bitches
Wish I was Jigga man, carefree livin'
But I'm not Shawn or Martin Louis
I'm that Cleveland nigga rollin' with them Brooklyn boys Kid Cudi – Soundtrack 2 My Life
Wish I was Jigga man, carefree livin'
But I'm not Shawn or Martin Louis
I'm that Cleveland nigga rollin' with them Brooklyn boys Kid Cudi – Soundtrack 2 My Life
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The Dungeon Family is a collection of various artists and groups from the ATL. Most notable among the members are (of course) Outkast, Goodie Mob, and Organized Noize. Big Boi warns rivals that they better watch themselves when they come through the A-Town because the Dungeon fam runs this city.
and killer Mike
Future is also a notable member