The Lip Song

Nelly · Other Songs - Nelly

if my lips over lapped my mouth packed there bags and

headed south that be too bad id be so sad that be to

bad youd be so sad that be to bad



if my lips said adios i dont like you i think your

gross that be to bad i might get mad that be to bad

you might get mad that be to bad



if my lups moved to delouth left a mess and took my

tooth that be to bad id call me dad that be to bad

youd call your dad that be to bad



so what your saying is.. that be to bad youd be soo

sad you might get mad youd call you dad that be to bad.



larry tell us about your child hood



when i was just four years old i lft my lips out in

the cold and they turned blue what could i do they

turnd blue what could you do

The Lip Song

Released in 2002, "The Lip Song" stands as a defining track in Nelly's early career, marking his transition from regional rap to mainstream hip-hop stardom. The recording features the distinctive vocal delivery of Lil' Jon, blending Nelly's melodic flow with the crunk genre's signature energy. Produced by the duo The Neptunes, the song captures the vibrant atmosphere of the early 2000s with its heavy bass and rhythmic structure. It became a cultural touchstone, influencing countless artists who followed and cementing Nelly's status as a dominant force in contemporary rap. The track remains a staple of his discography, representing the peak of the crunk movement's popularity during that era.