Independent
Webbie
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I N D E P E N D E N T do you know what that mean mane (x2) She got her own house She got her own car Two jobs work hard you a bad broad If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down I N D E P E N D E N T do you know what that mean Baby Phat just relax front ya own flat screen Back rubs cook clean and don't make her make her seen When you call her on her cellular She tell she don't need Not a god damn thing you a hot damn thing If you think you finna get her wit a god damn chain You insane boy you betta get some god damn change She a fool been in school even walked across the stage She say I love Webbie from his looks to his ways The stilletos the jays depend on how the weather look Flip flops slippers just to show off the pedicure Flip flop niggas depend on how the cheddar look She'll buy her own I don't think she 'll never look In a man face standin' waitin for him to take care of her She'll rather go to work and pay the bills on schedule I N D E P E N D E N T do you know what that mean mane (x2) She got her own house She got her own car Two jobs work hard you a bad broad If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down She a dumb dime keeper Gutta like Keisha Work that meat up She a good freaker She stay on her shit She got her own shit She don't never trip All she want is that dick She Bossy Flossy Keep Them Hoes Off Me Gutta lil' slang mane I love when she talkin' A independent chick do you know what that mean She cook she clean never smell like onion rings 22s on her whip oh she do it large And she break a nigga off got a nigga spoil She a bad lil' chick a fly lil' chick Hit me on my phone she like to buy that dick Got her stunna shades lookin' like something Stallion hair long she a nice something She like to go to the mall everyday for a outfit Hair did nails did independent what she call that I N D E P E N D E N T do you know what that mean mane (x2) She got her own house She got her own car Two jobs work hard you a bad broad If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down She got her own house Drive her own whip Range Rover all white like her toe tips She got a pretty smile Smell real good The only time she need mane for that good jugg They buy the bar too They superstars too They be like you ain't got no money Take you broke tell home Baby Phat they on They clothes match they phone They be like yea! When they song come on Leave the club kinda early cause they gotta go to work I mess wit supervisors who got credit like Big Turk So dusty feet please don't Bother Me I got independent dimes on my mind who spoil me Coogi hat Coogi fit so sick Thats a gift from my independent chick yes sir Try'na get to her gotta be yourself mane Cause she got her own money She don't need no help mane I N D E P E N D E N T do you know what that mean mane (x2) She got her own house She got her own car Two jobs work hard you a bad broad If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down If you ain't on sit down
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Written by: Webster Gradney, Torence Hatch, Jeremy Allen, Melvin Vernell
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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21 facts about this song
Successful Release"Independent" is a song by the American rapper Webbie. It was released in 2007 and rapidly became a major hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 9.
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Features Other ArtistsThe song features guest vocals from fellow Baton Rouge rappers Lil Boosie and Lil Phat, making the song a Southern rap collaboration.
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Feminist AnthemLabelled as a feminist anthem by some, "Independent" celebrates women who are financially independent, strong, and capable of taking care of themselves.
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Popular on RadioThe song was Webbie's second track to make it into the top 10 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
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High YouTube ViewsThe music video "Independent" currently has over 60 million views on YouTube, making it one of Webbie's most popular songs.
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Album Success"Independent" is from the album "Savage Life 2", which was a chart-topping album on the Billboard 200.
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Positive ReceptionThe song was well-received by several critics, who thought it was a positive portrayal of independent women.
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Catchy ChorusThe hook of the song, which spells out the word 'independent', became especially popular and easily recognizable.
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Social ImpactThe song has often been used in the discourse of women empowerment and is seen as an anthem for independent women.
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Live Performances"Independent" was often performed live by Webbie at his concerts and tours, making it one of his signature songs.
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Platinum StatusThe song went Platinum in 2008, confirming its popularity and success in the music industry.
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Release Details"Independent" by Webbie, featuring Lil Phat and Lil Boosie, was released in 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It was Webbie's first single to make it to the top 10.
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Album Success"Independent" is the second single from Webbie's second album, Savage Life 2. The album reached the top of Billboard's US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums list.
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Platinum StatusThe song achieved platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Pop Culture IconThe song's refrain "I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that means?" became iconic and has been widely reused and quoted in various pop culture contexts.
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Feminist ThemeWith its lyrics praising self-sufficient women, the song has been interpreted as a feminist anthem by many listeners.
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Remixed VersionsIt was popular enough to inspire numerous remixes and remakes, including versions featuring artists like Lil' Boosie and Lil' Phat.
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Notable Music VideoThe music video for the song also became popular on various music channels, and it notably features Webbie, Lil Phat, and Lil Boosie spelling out the word "independent" in American Sign Language.
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AcclamationIt was named the 8th best song of 2008 by Spin Magazine.
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Genre Classification"Independent" is primarily categorized as Southern Hip Hop and Gangsta Rap.
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