The song "Know What I'm Sayin'" by Mike Jones is a rap song that primarily focuses on representing one's neighborhood, block, and town. The lyrics highlight the pride and loyalty of the artists to their respective areas. The chorus emphasizes the importance of representing and knowing where you come from. It encourages listeners to be proud of their neighborhoods, blocks, and towns because things are happening and happening well. In the first verse, Bun B joins Mike Jones and delivers lyrics that boast about his reputation and street credibility. He talks about his involvement in illegal activities, his success in the music industry, and his influence in his hometown of Houston, Texas (referred to as H-Town). Bun B also expresses his disregard for haters and gives a shoutout to fellow artists and producers, such as Mike Jones and Swishahouse. Mike Jones takes the second verse and continues the theme of representing and embracing his hometown. He mentions indulging in purple drank (a concoction made with prescription cough syrup, soda, and hard candy) and riding in a flashy car. He uses slang and references specific to Texas, such as talking about gripping the wood grain and sipping that drank. Mike Jones also drops his famous phone number, 281-330-8004, encouraging listeners to contact him. Lil Keke joins in the third verse and adds to the pride and grittiness of the song. He boasts about his street reputation, his affinity for Hennessy and drugs, and the presence of firearms. Lil Keke reinforces the notion of being true to oneself and not caring about the opinions of others. Overall, the song "Know What I'm Sayin'" is a representation of the Southern rap style prevalent in the early 2000s. It showcases a pride in one's neighborhood, a disregard for haters, and a celebration of the street lifestyle. The lyrics are filled with slang, regional references, and braggadocious statements, common in this genre of music.
