(Stop playin' with 'em, RIOT)

Yeah
He wanna send me an Uber
Fuck I look like in a Uber? (Fuck I look like?)
I'm ridin' 'round with a ooter (I'm ridin' 'round)
I know they mad that I grew up

Baby, we finna go up (up)
Water with ice in the cup (cup)
She got no ice with her cup (huh?)
'Cause she got lean in her cup (like)
Be a fuckin' lady, I kiss it on a daily (daily)
His BM fuckin' hate me (hate me)
My DM goin' crazy (crazy)
He wanna fuck, I got him stuck, diamonds they bust (yeah)
Not with no fuss, who can I trust? Bitches be sus' (yeah)
He not my boo, hunndfs they blue, hop out the coupe (ah)
Lil' bodysuit pushin' my boobs, I got the tool, duh-duh-duh-duh

Yeah
He wanna send me an Uber
Fuck I look like in a Uber? (Fuck I look like?)
I'm ridin' 'round with a ooter (I'm ridin' 'round)
I know they mad that I grew up

Overall Meaning

The song "Be a Lady" by ICE SPICE revolves around the idea of femininity and power. Throughout the song, ICE SPICE showcases her confidence and assertiveness, stating that she will not settle for anything less than what she deserves. The opening line, "He wanna send me an Uber, fuck I look like in a Uber?" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as she rejects the idea of being controlled or dependent on anyone else. Instead, she proudly proclaims that she is "ridin' around with a ooter," which can be interpreted as her asserting her independence and taking charge of her own life.

Furthermore, ICE SPICE encourages other women to embrace their femininity while also acknowledging their strength. She raps, "Be a fuckin' lady, I kiss it on a daily," suggesting that women should not be afraid to be bold and assertive, but also maintain a sense of elegance and sophistication. Overall, "Be a Lady" is a powerful anthem for women, celebrating their strength and independence while also promoting self-love and confidence.

Line by Line Meaning

Stop playin' with 'em, RIOT
The artist encourages his manager RIOT to stop playing around and get down to business.

He wanna send me an Uber
An admirer wants to send the artist a ride through Uber.

Fuck I look like in a Uber? (Fuck I look like?)
The artist is questioning the admirer on why she should ride in an Uber when she can afford better means of transportation.

I'm ridin' 'round with a ooter (I'm ridin' 'round)
The artist is cruising around with a firearm as a means of protection.

I know they mad that I grew up
The artist is aware her success is causing envy among some people.

Baby, we finna go up (up)
The artist and her partner are ready to elevate their success to greater heights.

Water with ice in the cup (cup)
The artist has a drink of water with ice in a cup.

She got no ice with her cup (huh?)
The artist is questioning why another woman does not have ice in her cup.

'Cause she got lean in her cup (like)
The artist suggests the other woman does not have ice because she has added lean to her drink instead.

Be a fuckin' lady, I kiss it on a daily (daily)
The artist wants a woman to act appropriately as a lady, and she in return will show affection to her partner on a regular basis.

His BM fuckin' hate me (hate me)
The artist is talking about her admirer's baby mama who is not fond of her.

My DM goin' crazy (crazy)
The artist's Instagram direct messages are currently full and overwhelming.

He wanna fuck, I got him stuck, diamonds they bust (yeah)
The artist's admirer wants to have sex with her, but she has him stuck in admiration due to her expensive, diamond-studded jewelry.

Not with no fuss, who can I trust? Bitches be sus' (yeah)
The artist does not want any drama and questions who she can trust when it comes to people of the opposite sex, particularly females.

He not my boo, hunndfs they blue, hop out the coupe (ah)
The artist's admirer is not officially her partner, but they still drive around together in a blue car.

Lil' bodysuit pushin' my boobs, I got the tool, duh-duh-duh-duh
The artist has a petite body and is wearing a bodysuit that accentuates her cleavage, and she also has a firearm for protection.

I'm ridin' 'round with a ooter (I'm ridin' 'round)
This line is repeated and means the same thing as the previous mention of riding around with a firearm for protection.

I know they mad that I grew up
This line is repeated and means the same thing as the previous explanation of causing envy with her success.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ephrem Louis Jr. Lopez, Isis Naija Gaston

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