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No Diggity
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No, no, no diggity
This is the remix remat
Brought you by Blackstreet
No diggity no doubt (one, one, one, two no diggity)
Play on, playa
She was a gold digger (no diggity, ayo, ayo, ayo, ayo)
Yo, Dre drop the verse (no, no, no)

She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
Said 'I don't mind but what do you mean I am the one
Who will dance on the floor, in around?" (no, no, no diggity)
She said I am the one
Who will dance
On the floor in around (no, no, no diggity)

She told me her name was Billie Jean as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of bein' the one (no diggity)
Who will dance, on the floor, in around, babe (no, no, no diggity)

People always told me, "be careful what you do
Don't go around breakin young girls' hearts"
And mama always told me, "be careful who you love
Be careful what you do, because a lie become the truth, eh"

Billie Jean is not my lover, oh
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son (no diggity, no doubt about it)
She said I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)

For forty days and for forty nights I was on the scene
But who could stand when she's in demand her schemes and blames
Gonna dance, on a floor, in around (no, no, no diggity)
So take my strong advice
Just remember to always think twice (no)
Don't think twice

She told my baby imagined free and she looked at me (ah, ha)
And showed a photo of a baby cry his eyes were like mine
So we danced, on a floor, in around, baby (no, no, no diggity, no diggity)
The bridge
People always told me, "be careful what you do
Don't go around brakin' young girls' hearts"
But she she came and stood right by me and I smelled her sweet perfume (hehehe)
It happened much too soon
She called me to the room, hey yeah (no, no, no)

Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
The kid is not my son
She said I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)

Billie Jean is not my lover (oh no)
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no diggity, no doubt about)
She said I am the one, said I'm the one (gold digger, gold digger)
But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
No Billie, Billie, Billie Jean

Billie Jean's not my lover
Billie Jean's not my lover (like take it to the bridge)
Billie Jean's not my lover
Billie Jean's not my lover, oh no
Billie Jean's not my lover (no diggity, no doubt about)
Billie Jean's not my lover (Billie Jean, not my lover)
Billie Jean's not my lover, oh no
Billie Jean's not my lover (Billie)
Billie Jean's (gold digger, gold digger)
Not my lover(I like the way you try to get slick)
Billie Jean's not my lover (yeah, ah, yeah ah, ha)
Billie Jean's (gold digger, gold digger)
Not my lover (I like the way you try to get slick)
Billie Jean's not my lover (no, no, no, no diggity)

Overall Meaning

The song "No Diggity" by Blackstreet is a remix filled with the recurring chorus "no diggity, no doubt." The verse begins with an incident involving the singer and his gold digger girlfriend. The verse alludes to the 1983 famous song by Michael Jackson, "Billie Jean," with the line, "She told me her name was Billie Jean as she caused a scene." However, unlike MJ's, in this song, the singer denies Paternity of his beloved Child. Later, the bridge, referencing a common piece of advice that people often receive, advises listeners to be cautious in their romantic relationships.

In the song, the singer is a charismatic lady-killer who talks about his relationship with his gold-digger girlfriend. Throughout the song, he relates his girlfriend's behavior to that of the character in "Billie Jean," but ultimately disowns the child she claims is his. The use of MJ's song is a clever metaphor connecting the singer’s tale of foolish women who've caused him nothing but trouble. The verses, plus the chorus "no diggity, no doubt," become a statement of acceptance and appreciation of this man's "all-star" social identity.


Line by Line Meaning

No, no, no diggity
Absolutely no doubt about it


This is the remix remat
This is a new version of the song


Brought you by Blackstreet
Presented by the musical group Blackstreet


No diggity no doubt (one, one, one, two no diggity)
There is no question about it


Play on, playa
Keep doing what you're doing, my friend


She was a gold digger (no diggity, ayo, ayo, ayo, ayo)
She was only interested in a man's wealth, money, or status


Yo, Dre drop the verse (no, no, no)
Dr. Dre, please perform a rap verse


She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
She was incredibly beautiful and looked like a movie star


Said 'I don't mind but what do you mean I am the one Who will dance on the floor, in around?' (no, no, no diggity)
She offered to dance with him but questioned if she was the right person for it


She said I am the one Who will dance On the floor in around (no, no, no diggity)
She reaffirmed that she was the one to dance with him


She told me her name was Billie Jean as she caused a scene Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of bein' the one (no diggity)
She introduced herself as Billie Jean and immediately caught everyone's attention as they all wanted to be with her


People always told me, 'be careful what you do Don't go around breakin young girls' hearts'
He was warned to treat women with respect and not break their hearts


And mama always told me, 'be careful who you love Be careful what you do, because a lie become the truth, eh'
His mother advised him to choose his partners wisely and to be cautious with his actions as lies can become the truth


Billie Jean is not my lover, oh She's just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son (no diggity, no doubt about it)
He denies having a romantic relationship with Billie Jean and denies being the father of her child


She said I am the one (gold digger, gold digger) But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
She claimed he was the father due to her interest in his wealth, but he denies being the father once again


For forty days and for forty nights I was on the scene But who could stand when she's in demand her schemes and blames Gonna dance, on a floor, in around (no, no, no diggity)
He was present for a long time but couldn't resist her charm and desire for him to dance with her


So take my strong advice Just remember to always think twice (no) Don't think twice
He advises others to think carefully before making important decisions


She told my baby imagined free and she looked at me (ah, ha) And showed a photo of a baby cry his eyes were like mine So we danced, on a floor, in around, baby (no, no, no diggity, no diggity)
She shows him a picture of a baby and claims it is his, causing them to dance together


The bridge People always told me, 'be careful what you do Don't go around brakin' young girls' hearts' But she she came and stood right by me and I smelled her sweet perfume (hehehe) It happened much too soon She called me to the room, hey yeah (no, no, no)
Despite warnings to be careful, he fell for her as she stood beside him and they appeared to connect on a deeper level


Billie Jean's not my lover She's just a girl who claims that I am the one (gold digger, gold digger) But the kid is not my son (I like the way you try to get slick no, no, no, no diggity)
He repeats that Billie Jean is not his lover and denies being the father of her child due to her interest in his wealth


No Billie, Billie, Billie Jean
There is no relationship between him and Billie Jean


Billie Jean's not my lover (like take it to the bridge) Billie Jean's not my lover Billie Jean's not my lover, oh no Billie Jean's not my lover (no diggity, no doubt about) Billie Jean's not my lover (Billie Jean, not my lover) Billie Jean's not my lover, oh no Billie Jean's not my lover (Billie) Billie Jean's (gold digger, gold digger) Not my lover(I like the way you try to get slick) Billie Jean's not my lover (yeah, ah, yeah ah, ha) Billie Jean's (gold digger, gold digger) Not my lover (I like the way you try to get slick) Billie Jean's not my lover (no, no, no, no diggity)
He reiterates multiple times that Billie Jean is not his lover and denies being the father of her child. He also comments on her interest in his wealth and how he likes the way she tries to manipulate him




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Teddy Riley, Composer Unknown

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Julius Mendoza

Yeah
You know what
I like the players
No diggity, no doubt, yeah
Play on player, play on player
Yo Dre, drop the verse

It's going down, fade to Blackstreet
The homies got at me, collab' creations, bump like acne
No doubt, I put it down, never slouch
As long as my credit can vouch
A dog couldn't catch me ass out
Tell me who can stop when Dre makin' moves
Attracting honeys like a magnet
Giving 'em eargasms with my mellow accent
Still moving this flavor
With the homies Blackstreet and Teddy
The original rump shakers

Shorty get down, good Lord
Baby, got 'em open all over town
Strictly biz, she don't play around
Cover much grounds, got game by the pound

Getting paid is her forte
Each and every day, true player way
I can't get her out of my mind (Wow)
I think about the girl all the time (Wow wow)

East side to the west side
Pushin' phat rides, it's no surprise
She got tricks in the stash, stacking up the cash
Fast when it comes to the gas

By no means average
She's on when she's got to have it
Baby, you're a perfect ten, I wanna get in
Can I get down so I can win?

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up, girl

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, get up

She's got class and style
Street knowledge by the pound
Baby never act wild, very low key on the profile

Catchin' feelings is a no
Let me tell you how it goes
Herb's the word, spin's the verb
Lovers it curves so freak, what you heard?

Rollin' with the phatness
You don't even know what the half is
You gotta pay to play
Just for shorty, bang-bang, to look your way

I like the way you work it
Trump tight all day, every day
You're blowing my mind, maybe in time
Baby, I can get you in my ride

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, oh yeah

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up, babe
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, get up

Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo (Hey yo, that girl looks good)
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo (Play on, play on, player)
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo (You're my kind of girl)
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo (Hey yo)

'Cause that's my peeps, and we rolls deep
Flyin' first class from New York City to Blackstreet
What you know about me? Not a m-f- thing
Cartier wooden frames sported by my shorty

As for me, icy gleaming pinky diamond ring
We be's the baddest clique up on the scene
Ain't you getting bored with these fake ass broads?
I shows and proves, no doubt, how predictably so

Please excuse, if I come across rude, that's just me
And that's how the playette's got to be
Stay kickin' game with a capital G
Ask the peoples on my block, I'm as real as can be

Word is bond, faking moves never been my thing
So, Teddy, pass the word to your ni- Chauncy
I be sending the call, let's say around 3:30
Queen Pen and Blackstreet, it's no diggity

No diggity, no doubt baby
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up (Girl, you got it going on)

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up
(Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo) I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up
(Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo) I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up
Yeah, come on

Maggie in full effect
Lisa in full effect (Right)
Biggie in full effect (Uh huh)
Tamika in full effect (Yeah)
Blaze in full effect (Right)
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent (No doubt)

Yeah, play on, playette
(Play on, playette)
Play on (play on) play on (Play on)
'Cause I like it (Right)
No diggity, no doubt, yeah
(Blackstreet productions)
We out, we out (Right)
We out, we out



All comments from YouTube:

lanzo86

No autotune...
Great beat...
Great bars...
Great voice...
Great video...
This is music..

DevilD

This is so true

quby

# J_CORP yes

IEM_Arts

Actually these guys were responsible for bringing auto-tune back. It's in half of this album. You can clearly hear it in the chorus and when they say no diggity. The difference is they had actual singing ability and used it for flavor and not to hide the fact they cant sing or flow.

Daniel Toader

no autotune is wrong you dont know

IEM_Arts

Yes autotune is right I do know. It just wasn't called that then. It was an effect patch which copied the sound of an actual physical talk box used by Roger Troutman aka Roger and Zapp. Zapp being Roger's voice through the talk box. It still did the same thing. It took the incoming sound and allowed the user to change the key it is in.

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