

Or should I say members of the hip-hop community: (Aiyyo tell 'em that we not gon' be playin) There is another member of the hip-hop community causing controversy The speaker announces himself as David NevermindĪnd today's controversy is coming from yet another member Petey Pablo's storytelling ability and raw lyrics are what make the song so powerful. "Raise It Up" became an instant hit upon its release in 2001, and it remains a beloved anthem for the state. The song's message of pride and unity resonated with people, especially those from North Carolina. It's about what he's been able to accomplish and how he's using his platform to represent his state.

The verse about his car serves as a symbol of his success, but he emphasizes that it's not about the material things. He also acknowledges the people he grew up with and those who have impacted his life in some way. Petey Pablo name-drops several cities and counties, including Goldsboro, Halifax, and Warren.
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The song is full of references to various places in North Carolina and the people who live there. The chorus encourages the listener to take their shirt off and spin it like a helicopter in celebration of North Carolina. He also talks about his rise to fame and how he's using it to put his state on the map. Petey Pablo, who hails from North Carolina, raps about the struggles and triumphs of his hometown and the state as a whole. It's about being proud of where you come from and not forgetting your roots. The song "Raise It Up" is an anthem dedicated to North Carolina and its people. You have my vote of support, over and out If I'm ever caught with anything I'm not supposed to have it's Nevermind I'm signing off, but before I'm outta here, remember How's it feel to look a motherfucker dead in the grill (Baby you don't want the bomb) And I don't meant to scare yaīlow these valleys, these hills, these streams and N.C. That we got comin atcha, (beat) slammin, (first) classic We gonna hit why'all asses, ain't nothin but a T.T. Puttin it down for my niggaz in the south sideĪnd all my little bity overlooked hick towns (What you think you doin?) What it look like? Just incase you were one of the ones who wanted to come and ask somethin stupid Oh you thought we said we were comin wit a whole lotta somethin Why'all niggaz just gettin it, oh it's a shame isn't it? Why'all niggaz just glanced at it, now I gotcha starin at itīut it's been the same ol' North Carolina it's been bein My niggaz that was there from the begininīeen wit me even 'fore they knew what bein with me was Just before our basketball pep-rally jumped off

The radio and put our own lil' part in the song why'all You remember them days why'all, we used to play why'all This right here, right here, right here's for (Man Currituck) Tarboro, Triangle, Goldsboro, Halifax, StatesvilleĪnd all my niggaz doin life behind the wall Johnson County, Franklin, Burgaw, Newport, Warren, Shelby, Kenansville Pasqoutank, down on the, Odom East (lemme think) Transfer, Sandy Ridge, Browns over here (greens over here) Polk, Bladen, Marshall, Hoke, Greene County, Tillery, damn Half of me and Carolina niggaz done time together It's about gettin whatchu gettin and drivin all back here This one's for you, uh-huh, this one's for who?īut guess what (what?), it's been worth itīlack wit the bars from the front to backĪnd got a button in the middle, make the trunk go "eh-eh" Take your shirt off, twist it 'round yo' hand This one's for North Carolina! see'mon and raise up (Yeah, we gon' do it) We're gonna stand by
