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Doo Wop
Ms. Lauryn Hill Lyrics


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Yo, 'member back on the bully when cats used to harmonize like
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)? Yo, yo
(Check out expression) yo
My men and my women
Don't forget about the deen, Sirat al-Mustaqim
Yo, it's about a thing, uh, yo
If you feel real good wave your hands in the air (yo, yo, what? What? What?)
And lick two shots in the atmosphere (uh)
(Yeah, yeah) put 'em up, put 'em up
(Uh, uh, uh, put 'em up, put 'em up) yeah, a-yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah



Yeah, yeah
Yeah, a-yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)
Yeah, a-yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)

It's been three weeks since you were looking for your friend
The one you let hit it and never called you again (uh)
'Member when he told you he was 'bout the Benjamins? (Uh-huh, yeah)
You act like you ain't hear him, then give him a little trim
To begin, how you think you're really gon' pretend (pretend)
Like you wasn't down and you called him again? (Again)
Plus, when (when) you give it up so easy you ain't even foolin' him (him)
If you did it then, then you'd probably- again (again)
Talking out your neck, sayin' you're a Christian
A Muslim, sleeping with the gin
Now that was the sin that did Jezebel in
Who you gon' tell when the repercussions spin?
Showing off your ass 'cause you're thinkin' it's a trend
Girlfriend, let me break it down for you again
You know I only say it 'cause I'm truly genuine
Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem
Baby girl (girl), respect is just a minimum (minimum)
N- and you still defending 'em (defending 'em)
Now, Lauryn is only human (human)
Don't think I haven't been through the same predicament (I been in)
Let it sit inside your head like a million women in Philly, Penn
It's silly when girls sell their souls because it's in
Look at where you be in, hair weaves like Europeans
Fake nails done by Koreans come again

Yo, a-win, win, come again (yeah, yeah)
Uh, bredrin come again (yeah, yeah)
My friend come again (yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh, yo)
Yeah, yeah

Guys you know you'd better watch out (yeah, uh)
'Cause girls, some girls are only about (some guys, some guys are only)
That thing, that thing, that thing
That thing, that thing, that thing (one thing, one thing)
(Yo, yo)

The second verse is dedicated to the men (men)
More concerned with his rims and his Timbs than his women
Him and his men come in the club like hooligans
Don't care who they offend, poppin' yang (like you got yen)
Let's stop pretend, the ones that pack pistols by they waist men
Cristal by the case men, still in they mother's basement
The pretty face men claiming that they did a bid men
Need to take care of they three or four kids (man)
And they facin' court case when the child support late
Money taking and heart breaking, now you wonder why women hate men
And the sneaky, silent men
The punk, domestic violence men
And quick to shoot the semen, stop acting like boys and be men (be men)
How you gon' win, when you ain't right within? (How you gonna win?)
How you gon' win, when you ain't right within? (Bredrin)
How you gon' win, when you ain't right within? (Be men)
Uh, uh, come again, uh (uh, uh)

(Come again)
Yo, yo, come again (yeah, yeah)
Yo, bredrin come again (yeah, yeah)
And sistren come again (yeah, yeah)
(Yeah) yeah, yeah

Watch out, watch out
Look out, look out
Wa-watch out, watch out
Look out, look out
Watch out, watch out
Look out, look out
Wa-watch out, watch out
Look out, look out

Girls you know you'd better watch out (uh, huh)
Some guys, some guys are only about
That thing, that thing, that thing
That thing, that thing, that thing
Guys you know you'd better watch out
'Cause girls, some girls are only about
That thing, that thing, that thing
That thing, that thing, that thing

Girls you know you'd better watch out (some guys, some guys are really not ready)
Some guys, some guys are only about (yeah, some girls, some girls are only, uh)
That thing, that thing, that thing (we taking it back, yo, way back, yo)
That thing, that thing, that thing

Ayy, we got some very intelligent women in here, man
Do you think you're too young to really love somebody?
(No, no, no, no, I don't think that)
I say it for me, uh, I'm an adult I say, wait
"You're too young to be in love, this is silly
You infatuated, whatever, he got nice jeans
He wear fancy Adidas"
I mean, it might be something I don't know (chill)
Bet
It's the difference from loving somebody and being in love with somebody
Well, you tell me, miss, what's the difference?
(Okay) what's the difference?
Okay, so, you-you can love anybody
But when you're in love with somebody
You're looking at it like this
You taking that person for what he or she is
No matter what he or she look like or no matter what he or she do
(God, she preaching right?) Aight
Well, if you fall in love, you can fall out of love (true that)
(But it's worth it to just love somebody)
Sure you might stop being in love with them
But you is not gon' stop loving that person
Maybe sometimes they never been loved before (yeah, true)
Or they've been in love before
Or they never-, they don't know what the feeling is to be loved
Uh, she poetic (I know that's right)
She killed it, we could end that conversation with that, right?

Overall Meaning

The song "Doo Wop (That Thing)" is a commentary on the challenges that women face in relationships and the importance of self-respect. The first verse is directed towards women, urging them not to sell themselves short or change themselves to accommodate men. The line "Showing off your ass ‘cause you're thinking it's a trend, girlfriend let me break it down for you again. You know I only say it ‘cause I'm truly genuine" highlights the idea that women should not change how they look or act just to attract men. The lyrics remind women to not compromise their values for the sake of a relationship and to instead demand respect.


The second verse is directed towards men and criticizes their behavior in relationships. The lyrics call out men for putting material possessions, like cars and alcohol, above their relationships with women. The lyrics also address the issue of domestic violence and the negative impact that it has on women. The line "How you gon' win, when you ain't right within?" speaks to the idea that men need to address their own issues before they can have healthy relationships with women.


The chorus, “Girls you know you’d better watch out, some guys, some guys are only about that thing, that thing, that thing,” reminds women to be cautious when entering relationships and not to be fooled by charming men who only care about sex.


Overall, "Doo Wop (That Thing)" is a powerful message about the importance of self-respect and healthy relationships, making it an important addition to the world of R&B music.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, 'member back on the bully when cats used to harmonize like (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)? Yo, yo (Check out expression) yo
Remember when music used to be more about harmony and positive expressions? Check out my expression.


My men and my women Don't forget about the deen, Sirat al-Mustaqim Yo, it's about a thing, uh, yo
We need to remember the path of righteousness and stay true to our faith. It's about something important.


If you feel real good wave your hands in the air (yo, yo, what? What? What?) And lick two shots in the atmosphere (uh) (Yeah, yeah) put 'em up, put 'em up (Uh, uh, uh, put 'em up, put 'em up) yeah, a-yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, a-yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)
If you're feeling good, show it by waving your hands and shouting. Celebrate the moment and enjoy it with gusto.


It's been three weeks since you were looking for your friend The one you let hit it and never called you again (uh) 'Member when he told you he was 'bout the Benjamins? (Uh-huh, yeah) You act like you ain't hear him, then give him a little trim
It's been a while since you last searched for your friend who used you and never called again. Remember when he bragged about money and you ignored it, then later cut him off a bit?


To begin, how you think you're really gon' pretend (pretend) Like you wasn't down and you called him again? (Again) Plus, when (when) you give it up so easy you ain't even foolin' him (him) If you did it then, then you'd probably- again (again)
Why pretend like you weren't interested in him and then contacted him again? You gave in too easily, and he sees through the act. If you did it once, you'd probably do it again.


Talking out your neck, sayin' you're a Christian A Muslim, sleeping with the gin Now that was the sin that did Jezebel in Who you gon' tell when the repercussions spin?
You claim to follow a particular religion, but you're acting contrary by sleeping around and getting drunk. This kind of behavior was what led Jezebel to destruction. Who will you turn to when your actions have consequences?


Showing off your ass 'cause you're thinkin' it's a trend Girlfriend, let me break it down for you again You know I only say it 'cause I'm truly genuine Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem Baby girl (girl), respect is just a minimum (minimum) N- and you still defending 'em (defending 'em)
You're flaunting your body because you believe it's fashionable. Let me explain one more time: I'm telling you this because I genuinely care. Don't act tough when you're actually precious. Respect is the bare minimum, and you keep making excuses for those who don't respect you.


Now, Lauryn is only human (human) Don't think I haven't been through the same predicament (I been in) Let it sit inside your head like a million women in Philly, Penn It's silly when girls sell their souls because it's in Look at where you be in, hair weaves like Europeans Fake nails done by Koreans come again
I am human like everyone else, and I've experienced similar situations. Let this message stay with you like it has with many women in Philly. It's foolish to sell out your true self for trends. Look at where you are, pretending to look like people from other cultures again.


Yo, a-win, win, come again (yeah, yeah) Uh, bredrin come again (yeah, yeah) My friend come again (yeah, yeah) (Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh, yo)
Winning is a recurring theme, so let's keep going. Bredrin, let's try again. My friend, let's do it again.


Guys you know you'd better watch out (yeah, uh) 'Cause girls, some girls are only about (some guys, some guys are only) That thing, that thing, that thing That thing, that thing, that thing (one thing, one thing) (Yo, yo)
Men, beware because some women are only interested in one thing. And vice versa. We all know what that thing is. It's not about love, respect, or values.


The second verse is dedicated to the men (men) More concerned with his rims and his Timbs than his women Him and his men come in the club like hooligans Don't care who they offend, poppin' yang (like you got yen)
This verse is specifically for men. Too many men care more about their material possessions than their partners. They behave like gangsters in the club, disrespecting anyone in their way.


Let's stop pretend, the ones that pack pistols by they waist men Cristal by the case men, still in they mother's basement The pretty face men claiming that they did a bid men Need to take care of they three or four kids (man) And they facin' court case when the child support late
Let's stop pretending the men with guns, expensive champagne, and no job. The men who brag about going to jail but ignore their parental duties. They need to step up and take care of their children before ending up in court.


Money taking and heart breaking, now you wonder why women hate men And the sneaky, silent men The punk, domestic violence men And quick to shoot the semen, stop acting like boys and be men (be men) How you gon' win, when you ain't right within? (How you gonna win?)
Men who only care about money and hurting others make women feel like they hate all men. Men who are silent about issues or abusive. Men who act immaturely with their sexual behavior. Stop being like boys and start being real men. How can you succeed when you're not being true to yourself?


Uh, uh, come again, uh (uh, uh) (Come again) Yo, yo, come again (yeah, yeah) Yo, bredrin come again (yeah, yeah) And sistren come again (yeah, yeah) (Yeah) yeah, yeah
Let's try again. Bredrin, come back. Sister, come back. We can do this together. Yeah.


Watch out, watch out Look out, look out Wa-watch out, watch out Girls you know you'd better watch out (uh, huh) Some guys, some guys are only about Guys you know you'd better watch out 'Cause girls, some girls are only about Girls you know you'd better watch out (some guys, some guys are really not ready) Some guys, some guys are only about (yeah, some girls, some girls are only, uh) That thing, that thing, that thing (we taking it back, yo, way back, yo)
Beware of those who are only interested in that thing. Men and women alike should watch out. Some men are not ready for a real relationship. Let's take it back to the old days.


Ayy, we got some very intelligent women in here, man Do you think you're too young to really love somebody? (No, no, no, no, I don't think that) I say it for me, uh, I'm an adult I say, wait "You're too young to be in love, this is silly You infatuated, whatever, he got nice jeans He wear fancy Adidas" I mean, it might be something I don't know (chill) Bet It's the difference from loving somebody and being in love with somebody Well, you tell me, miss, what's the difference? (Okay) what's the difference? Okay, so, you-you can love anybody But when you're in love with somebody You're looking at it like this You taking that person for what he or she is No matter what he or she look like or no matter what he or she do (God, she preaching right?) Aight Well, if you fall in love, you can fall out of love (true that) (But it's worth it to just love somebody) Sure you might stop being in love with them But you is not gon' stop loving that person Maybe sometimes they never been loved before (yeah, true) Or they've been in love before Or they never-, they don't know what the feeling is to be loved Uh, she poetic (I know that's right) She killed it, we could end that conversation with that, right?
There are intelligent women in the room. Do you think that you're too young to love somebody? Some people might think so, or say that you're just infatuated. But there's a difference between loving somebody and being in love with somebody. When you're in love with someone, you accept them for who they are, despite their appearance or actions. Even if you fall out of love, you will still love them. Maybe they haven't been loved before or don't know how it feels to be loved. It's worth it to express love. She speaks poetically, and we can end the conversation there.




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Written by: Lauryn Hill

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