Shout out to La the Dark
Monday through Sunday, we rock different pairs
Feel me (Gangsta)
Gangsta Grillz, bastards
I got a problem, I got the answer now
No more singin’ chicks I’m messin’ with a dancer now
She got a stripper pole, know how to break it down
She went from nothin’ to somethin’, she tryna make it now
She’s original, I boosted up her style
She got her downtown pierced just to make me smile
We was finna go, but she naked now
And she did it in front of an audience
Shawty got ass
Skinny lil’ waist, I ain’t stupid, can’t let it go to waste
Man, damn, she got swag
Temperature’s heat, picture perfect every scene
Any camera flash
Go and try to get her, but when you do, she say that I’m with her
They ain’t got the last, I’m chasin’ with the mask
Tell me who’s meaner when I switch ’em like sneakers
And you know I never, never wear the same pair twice
I gotta keep ’em laced ’cause my tongue game nice
I rock ’em like you never do, chick game is phenomenal
Can’t take nothin’ from me ’cause I live that life
Never, never wear the same pair twice
I gotta keep ’em laced ’cause my tongue game nice
I rock ’em like you never do, chick game is phenomenal
Can’t take nothin’ from me ’cause I live that life
I can’t get rid of her, can’t understand it now
I got the fresh girl, nigga, you got the hand-me-down
You got the sloppy seconds, already dug it out
I did my Dougie, sat down and let her work it out
She got them cakes out, I call her Betty Crock
Mr. Flintstone, I can make her bed rock
When I was tryna go, she got naked now
And shawty took it off in a DeLorean
Shawty got ass
Skinny lil’ waist, I ain’t stupid, can’t let it go to waste
Man, damn, she got swag
Temperature’s heat, picture perfect every scene
Any camera flash
Go and try to get her, but when you do, she say that I’m with her
They ain’t got the last, I’m chasin’ with the mask
Tell me who’s meaner when I switch ’em like sneakers
And you know I never, never wear the same pair twice
I gotta keep ’em laced ’cause my tongue game nice
I rock ’em like you never do, chick game is phenomenal
Can’t take nothin’ from me ’cause I live that life
Never, never wear the same pair twice
I gotta keep ’em laced ’cause my tongue game nice
I rock ’em like you never do, chick game is phenomenal
Can’t take nothin’ from me ’cause I live that life (Uh)
‘Cause I treat them like shoes
Whether Jordan 13’s or Jordan D-Wade’s (Uh)
With every new pair, my old pair feel played (Yeah)
New Carmello’s, new Chris Paul’s (Uh)
Little do they know, I love all y’all (Yeah)
I treat ’em like pros, high top or lows (Uh)
Space Jam, Bugs Bunny, Jordan Retros (Yeah)
She bring it back, Barkley’s, all black (Uh)
Or the red, white and grey Air Max (Yeah)
I like that, a closet full of sneakers (Uh)
Just like my black book full of freakers (Yeah)
La the Darkman, L.A. deep (Uh)
Only wear Nike or the Timberland shoes
I treat ’em like shoes, yeah, that’s what I do
Nanny-nanny, boo-boo
I’m shittin’ on you, I treat ’em all like shoes
Some rough and some smooth
Just like shoes
More than one that I use
She gotta dunk, alley-oop
Nikes like ooh
Treat ’em all like shoes, treat ’em all like shoes
Never, never wear the same pair twice
I gotta keep ’em laced ’cause my tongue game nice
I rock ’em like you never do, chick game is phenomenal
Can’t take nothin’ from me ’cause I live that life
Never, never wear the same pair twice
I gotta keep ’em laced ’cause my tongue game nice
I rock ’em like you never do, chick game is phenomenal
Can’t take nothin’ from me ’cause I live that life
Exploring the Metaphor: Sneakers and Relationships
Chris Brown’s “Shoes” uses the sneaker culture as a clever metaphor for romantic relationships and personal style. Throughout the track, Brown draws parallels between his collection of shoes and his experiences with women, emphasizing individuality, variety, and the thrill of something new. The recurring line about never wearing the same pair twice highlights the excitement of change and the confidence that comes with it. References to iconic sneakers and brands—like Jordans, Air Max, and Timberlands—add layers of meaning, reflecting both status and taste. The playful tone and vivid imagery make the song relatable to sneaker enthusiasts and fans of Brown’s charismatic storytelling alike.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriters: Chris Brown, La the Darkman