He certainly did earn that reputation.
Ayo ma, how you doin'?
It's your son now
And I picked up the mic and put the drugs down
Now I'm tryin' to do some things that'll make you proud
Instead of every time I call it's to bail me out
Oh why didn't I listen to things you used to tell me?
Knowin' that everything that you said would never fail me
Like they got plans for ya
Ain't nothin' I can do when them laws get they hands on you
But I ain't listenin', even payin' attention
I'm just tryna get mine
Takin' advantage of you workin' two jobs at the same time
Ungrateful, complainin' about Nike and Polo signs
But you always come through, and what do I do
I wreck both your cars, stole money from your drawers
Sold dope out your yard, stayed into with them laws
Tryin' to pay you back for all the stress that I caused
And always be there to give you whatever you want
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, I said whatever you need
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, I said you don't have to work no more
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, uh, cause ya son will be there for you
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, uh
Now verse two, yeah that's for you boo
I send you props cause you the only one that stuck through
When I'm upset and stressed you give me back rubs
When I'm depressed you give me head off in the bathtub (E-I!)
On your P's and Q's, on your Q's and P's
You hear my beeper goin' off and you just throw me my keys
Ain't even askin' me yo is it coochie or G's
And for that reason girl you can ask me for anything
Not a for real smoker but you choke with me
Not too hot about the drinkin' but you toast with me
Livin' at your granny house you kept the dope for me
And wouldn't hesitate to go to court for me
Need money? My boo'll go and work the avenue
My boo'll fuck you up if I ask her to
That's why I do the things I do
And I will always be there to give you whatever you want
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, I said whatever you need
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, I said I don't wanna lose you, no
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, uh, cause you're my boo and my only one
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, uh
I'm doin' this one here for Shaun Haynes, Lashando and J.D
D Quick, Boo Gees and Fatty
My nigga Lil' Erv, Gino and Poochie
And everybody over on Euclid and Labade
Young Big Taj, Pooh and Big Baby
Rio, J.T. and Big Money
Herky Jerk, Wezz and Pea and Cody
J.E., K-Ug and Odie
Toe-Fa, M.J., and Colby
And all my soldiers down at Fair Ground on Monday
My Lunatic fam, Kyjuan, Murphy Lee
City Spud, T-Love and Big 'Li
Yellow Mack, Slow Down, Courtney B
The rest of my niggas up in the N.Y.C
And without Trail, Cooter and Coach it just wouldn't be
And I will always be there to give you whatever you want
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
I said whatever you need
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
'Cause y'all my niggas for life you know
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
You can always smoke with me
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
It's your son now
And I picked up the mic and put the drugs down
Now I'm tryin' to do some things that'll make you proud
Instead of every time I call it's to bail me out
Oh why didn't I listen to things you used to tell me?
Knowin' that everything that you said would never fail me
Like they got plans for ya
Ain't nothin' I can do when them laws get they hands on you
But I ain't listenin', even payin' attention
I'm just tryna get mine
Takin' advantage of you workin' two jobs at the same time
Ungrateful, complainin' about Nike and Polo signs
But you always come through, and what do I do
I wreck both your cars, stole money from your drawers
Sold dope out your yard, stayed into with them laws
Tryin' to pay you back for all the stress that I caused
And always be there to give you whatever you want
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, I said whatever you need
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, I said you don't have to work no more
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, uh, cause ya son will be there for you
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, uh
Now verse two, yeah that's for you boo
I send you props cause you the only one that stuck through
When I'm upset and stressed you give me back rubs
When I'm depressed you give me head off in the bathtub (E-I!)
On your P's and Q's, on your Q's and P's
You hear my beeper goin' off and you just throw me my keys
Ain't even askin' me yo is it coochie or G's
And for that reason girl you can ask me for anything
Not a for real smoker but you choke with me
Not too hot about the drinkin' but you toast with me
Livin' at your granny house you kept the dope for me
And wouldn't hesitate to go to court for me
Need money? My boo'll go and work the avenue
My boo'll fuck you up if I ask her to
That's why I do the things I do
And I will always be there to give you whatever you want
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, I said whatever you need
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, I said I don't wanna lose you, no
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, uh, cause you're my boo and my only one
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
Uh, uh, uh
I'm doin' this one here for Shaun Haynes, Lashando and J.D
D Quick, Boo Gees and Fatty
My nigga Lil' Erv, Gino and Poochie
And everybody over on Euclid and Labade
Young Big Taj, Pooh and Big Baby
Rio, J.T. and Big Money
Herky Jerk, Wezz and Pea and Cody
J.E., K-Ug and Odie
Toe-Fa, M.J., and Colby
And all my soldiers down at Fair Ground on Monday
My Lunatic fam, Kyjuan, Murphy Lee
City Spud, T-Love and Big 'Li
Yellow Mack, Slow Down, Courtney B
The rest of my niggas up in the N.Y.C
And without Trail, Cooter and Coach it just wouldn't be
And I will always be there to give you whatever you want
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
I said whatever you need
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
'Cause y'all my niggas for life you know
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
You can always smoke with me
(Don't stop ever lovin' me)
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what were you doing with that guy?
i love the first verse of this song!
This song is so touchin.I heard it when I was with some guy in his room.We were listinin to it and I was like oh shit whats this song called?I love this song!
this song is really sweet in it's own way.
I simply love this song. I remember when I was cruising around with this cutay guy and he played this song and I was like "Oh gosh, what's it called?!" This song always reminds me of the time I spent with that guy... last winter... anyways...
this song is just a guy apologising to his mother,sayin thanks 2 his friends and girlfriend . sayin sorry to his mother for all they done, and sorry he put her through all the crap. and sayin thanks2 his girlfriend for always bein there, and sayin thanks 2 his friends for puttin up with him. and he says watever ive done, dont stop eve lovin me. simple great song.
that second verse is all about me and my friend robbie... it really explains our relationship even if im not his gf.
Hagar the Horrible...your a fag!! This song is really touching. espesially coming from Nelly. THis song really sets him straight. THe fact that he knows what he is doing and that he wants to help out all the people that helped him out through all his life struggles.
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Hey shit head if you hate nelly then why dont you fuck of?? I think this songs real sweet.. I don't usually listen to this type of stuff but I've always loved this song. I like it how the first verse if for his 'ma', Then the second is to his 'boo', then he sorta gives a thanks to all his mates. I think it's a real good song.