Utha Side
Nelly · Country Grammar [2000]
Yeah, uhh, yo
You wanna come go with me?
My nigga, that ain't no problem
My nigga, c'mon
(chorus: repeat 2X)
I said you don't really wanna go, I can tell
But I'ma take you anyway - what the hell
So come on get on in the ri-iide
And let me take you to the other si-iide
[Nelly]
I said inhale exhale
I heard your clientele is doin well
I see you boomin out the S-T-L
Pushin a five hundred S-L
I heard you even got a child now (look at that)
A baby momma and a bow-wow
My nigga know you need to calm down
F-for County run up in your house
But you don't wanna hear that though, it's too late
Now the feds knocking at your door, you took the bait
They got taps on your mobile phone
They do surveillance all around your home
Now ya pawnin' everything ya own
Calling on your partners for a loan
No more slip and sliding on the chrome
Your good days have come and gone
I tried to tell you
(chorus)
[Nelly]
Now baby girl what's your name?
And tell me what's your claim to fame
Oh I can tell you do your thing
Just by checking out your diamond rings
I see you at the mall every day
Buying Chanelle, Fendi, Donna K'
Plus I heard they took your job away
Ya got ya kids' shit on lay away
You got a 4-5 Infinity (Ya livin large)
Like your last name was Kennedy or El DeBarge
Oh I just can't believe, that you made that money righteously
The kids asking what they mommy do
And why she lock us in the bedroom
I think mommy getting paid to screw-ew
Cause every night it's a different dude (damn)
I tried to tell
(chorus)
[Nelly]
Little man how old are you (you can tell me)
And what you doin skippin school?
I see you running with your lil' crew
Out here fightin over red and blue
So now you wanna claim gangs
Even heard you bought a thumper mayn - and that ain't it
You started out with chronic on the brain
Now you're smokin methamphetamines-mm
I ain't tryin to sell your dreams
Just trying to show you, that's it's other ways of getting green
(Take it from me) Just go to school and make somethin of
your young life and watch it blow up
And you ain't gotta stop bein cool
And you ain't even gotta stop flossin fancy jewels (and fast cars)
Just keep it real with your game son
And don't forget were you came from
I'm tryin to tell ya
(chorus to fade)
Utha Side
Released in 2000 on Nelly's debut album Country Grammar, 'Utha Side' stands as a defining track of the mid-2000s hip-hop era. The song showcases Nelly's signature blend of melodic hooks and rhythmic flow, characteristic of his work during the height of his popularity. As a key component of the Country Grammar catalogue, the recording reflects the genre's evolution toward more polished, radio-friendly production while maintaining the street credibility that defined his early career. The track remains a staple of his discography, illustrating his ability to craft memorable anthems that bridged the gap between regional rap and mainstream success. Its enduring presence in his body of work highlights its impact on the sound of the turn of the millennium.

