Brass Knuckles
Nelly · Other Songs - Nelly
[Chorus]
Hey Shawty, Shawty, Shawty
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
I Said now, shawty, shawty, shawty
Whats ya sign (Hey)
Hey Whats ya sign (Hey)
Hey Whats ya sign (Hey)
I Said now, shawty, shawty, shawty
Where ya man (man)
Hey where ya man (man)
Hey where ya man (man)
I said now shawty shawty
Go n do ya dance (do ya dance)
Go do your dance (do that dance)
Go do your dance (do that dance)
Shawty
[Verse 1]
Sad to say I'm only in town for the night (ya see)
I got like 8 hours left before my flight (look herre)
Heyo I'm trying to stay respectful and polite (ya dig)
Now you can tell me go to hell, if ya like
Now I ain't one of them niggas that wanna trip
Get mad cause you aint interested, he yellin fuck you bitch
Now don't get it twisted, yeah I'ma look when you pass
But I aint the one to pull on your arm or grab your ass
You see its the swagger, It wont allow me lookin thirst
Now I aint attacking unless I get a signal first
And I aint the one thats gon be playin and do the do
Before its over you gon say (shit I should pay you)
Please believe it
[Chorus]
Hey Shawty, Shawty, Shawty
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
I Said now, shawty, shawty, shawty
Whats ya sign (Hey)
Hey Whats ya sign (Hey)
Hey Whats ya sign (Hey)
I Said now, shawty, shawty, shawty
Where ya man (man)
Hey where ya man (man)
Hey where ya man (man)
I said now shawty shawty
Go n do ya dance (do ya dance)
Go do your dance (do that dance)
Go do your dance (do that dance)
Shawty
[Verse 2]
I like to see ya independent wit ya job
I like ya got ya own house and ya own car
But ya say you gotta lame ass nigga in your life
And he cant get the mental and physical part right
You playin wit ya toys but ya toys dont bite
See they dont talk shit and they dont hit it how you like
See I just want the first right of refusal, when you catch mood
Just call and I come through and sock it to you, promise you booboo
He said he got the magic stick, well ma my shit is like voodoo
That there stay harder than a rodeo you can ride like Isuzu
But all you need is your leather boots, we riding in birthday suits
My time is movin fast, so thats why I ask ya
[Chorus]
Hey Shawty, Shawty, Shawty
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
I Said now, shawty, shawty, shawty
Whats ya sign (Hey)
Hey Whats ya sign (Hey)
Hey Whats ya sign (Hey)
I Said now, shawty, shawty, shawty
Where ya man (man)
Hey where ya man (man)
Hey where ya man (man)
I said now shawty shawty
Gone n do ya dance (do ya dance)
Go do your dance (do that dance)
Go do your dance (do that dance)
Shawty
[Bridge]
Whats ya name girl (eh eh)
I said now shawty whats ya sign (eh eh)
Now tell me where ya man at (hey girl)
Where he at (hey Girl) where he at (hey girl)
I said now whats ya name girl (shinay)
I said now shawty whats ya sign (pisces)
Tell me where ya man at (who carres)
Where he at (who carres) where he at (who carres)
Hey
[Chorus - 2X]
Hey Shawty, Shawty, Shawty
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
Whats ya name is (whats ya name)
I Said now, shawty, shawty, shawty
Whats ya sign (Hey)
Hey Whats ya sign (Hey)
Hey Whats ya sign (Hey)
I Said now, shawty, shawty, shawty
Where ya man (man)
Hey where ya man (man)
Hey where ya man (man)
I said now shawty shawty
Go n do ya dance (do ya dance)
Go do your dance (do that dance)
Go do your dance (do that dance)
Shawty
Brass Knuckles - Nelly
Released in 2000, "Brass Knuckles" stands as a defining track in the evolution of hip-hop, bridging the gap between traditional rap and emerging trap influences. The song features a distinctive, rhythmic beat that emphasized percussive delivery, a style that would later define the genre. Nelly's performance on the track showcased his ability to blend street narratives with melodic sensibilities, contributing to the massive success of his debut album, *Nellyville*. The recording became a cultural phenomenon, influencing countless artists who followed by prioritizing groove and flow over complex lyricism. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's role in shaping the sound of early 2000s hip-hop and cementing Nelly's status as a leading figure in the genre's transition toward mainstream dominance.

