Not In My House
Nelly · Other Songs - Nelly
St. Louis! {echo}
Stomp stomp stomp stomp {repeated}
This house belongs to who
[Chorus]
Not in my house
You might catch me on the road
But not in my house
It won't happen oh no (oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no)
Not in my house (check me out)
You might catch me on the road
But not in my house
It won't happen oh no (oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no)
[Verse 1]
Check it, check it
Now we've come along way ay (hear me out)
And I know you wanna go some more oh
The only thing keeping you from completin your mission derrty
Is makin it past my door
See I'd hate to be the bearer of bad news
But I simply gotta tell ya I refuse to lose
To continue how you wanna disrespect intended
But it ain't goin down hell nah derrty
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Check it, check it
I dropped my mug in the dirt done, you done crossed this line
Me losin tonight, ain't even cross my mind
This my house, and I'm a defend it crush you if need be
Leaving you as an example for other teams to see
Then it be, 2 strikes, 2 outs, no lights
Fourth down, fourth quarter, lookin at a baby order
Fourth period, minute left, down ten, hold ya breath
Pick and roll, back door, game over, told ya so
[Chorus]
Not in my house {4x}
About Not In My House
"Not In My House" stands as a defining track in Nelly's early career, serving as the lead single from his debut album *Sweet 16*. Released in 2001, the song exemplifies the mid-2000s hip-hop sound, blending catchy melodies with Nelly's signature flow and the infectious energy of the era. The recording features a memorable hook that propelled the track to mainstream success, establishing Nelly as a dominant force in contemporary rap. While the song did not feature a traditional featured artist, its production style and lyrical themes of street life and confidence resonated deeply with audiences, contributing to the massive commercial impact of *Sweet 16*. This recording remains a quintessential example of early 2000s hip-hop, showcasing Nelly's ability to craft radio-friendly anthems that bridged the gap between regional rap and national stardom.

