It's Only Love
許冠傑 Lyrics


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[Chorus:Repeat x4]
Only if you want it
Yes I really want it

Can I get an eye open up
Eazy locin' up
Smokin' up
Much dust like a nut what
Give it up for the real stuff
Shut the what up
Back the shut up what
Hustler from the hood hoe
Hopin' and mud rub
The finishin' touches
Would sure went rubbers
Comin' in bunches
Could serve like lunches
Hold ya horses here's where the source is
Not very tall but never took a short kid
With a clip to claw
Wouldn't draw McGraw
I trick a law before all and all I'm raw
A naughty shorty, sporty with a forty
A laddy takin' tours, just to plan an orgy
A nasty critter, any hoe hitter
Hated my babysitter cause she wouldn't let me hit her
Now get up on it, on and on get on it
And I will pump it, only if you want it.

[Chorus]

Here's something from the ding dong cause
I really care how long ya been strong grown
Here comes the switch dome chrome
Couldn't hang with the king
Out the rudder but I call for a yes y'all toots
My style is just as fresh as a dusch bush
I face ya fact throw a heck just like woody wooder
And if I left that means I should of booger
Here's a new track, for all the new jacks
I'm kickin' it the hardest so gimmie my shoes back
So I live when I step it's the pimp
And I rep so make a right and get left quick
So try to play strong and long gone
The flow is kinda funky but far from Armstrong
Get up on it, on and on get on it
And I will pump it, only if you want it.

[Chorus]

Ooooooh a new jack! a new jack!

Kid I swear I saw a puddy cat
Back back smack, here comes a witty black
Endin' in a skull high I'm bout to show why
Eazy's fillin' caps cause my gat's in the low ride
Bang when the gat sneaks, two in the back seat
My homie rides shotgun waitin' to spot one
Duh is a fool who don't ride to slide to a ride
I'm shudder shakin' the place when I start hey
So don't butter, Eazy-E but a park hey
The only thing to flow these now to be fly is a feather
I see the smilin' faces of while they sick
Ya know me better, hard Rodney kid
Gettin' Cali kid, now ya know it boy
Left up in the alley dead
Now get up on it, on and on get on it
And I will pump it, only if you want it.





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are not from 許冠傑's song "It's Only Love". Instead, they belong to an entirely different song by Eazy-E titled "Only If You Want It". The lyrics are mostly about Eazy-E's skills and experiences as a rapper in the hip-hop scene. He starts by saying that he can give listeners the real stuff if they want it. Then he talks about his expertise in rapping, how he can open his eyes, focus and get into the flow, and how he's been smoking up and hustling from the hood. The line "give it up for the real stuff" probably refers to Eazy-E's raw and unfiltered rapping style, which some hip-hop fans found refreshing compared to other commercialized forms of the music.


Eazy-E also talks about his short height, but he never let it stop him from pursuing his dreams. He boasts about his skills in fighting and taking on the law, and how he's been naughty with women since he was a kid. He ends the song by inviting listeners to get up and dance if they want to, saying that he will pump the music. The overall theme of the song is about proving one's worth through hard work and gritty determination, qualities that Eazy-E embodied in his life and music.


Line by Line Meaning

[Chorus:Repeat x4]
The chorus repeats the idea that 'it's only love' and the singer wants the love.


Only if you want it
The singer is willing to give love, but only if it is wanted.


Yes I really want it
The singer wants the love and is confirming it to the other person.


Can I get an eye open up
The artist is asking the other person to pay attention.


Eazy locin' up
The artist is comfortable and ready to proceed.


Smokin' up
The singer is relaxed and enjoying the moment.


Much dust like a nut what
The singer is experiencing a wild and crazy time.


Give it up for the real stuff
The artist is appreciating genuine and authentic experiences.


Shut the what up
The artist is asking for silence so they can continue.


Back the shut up what
The artist is demanding quiet and respect.


Hustler from the hood hoe
The singer is coming from a difficult background but is persevering.


Hopin' and mud rub
The artist is hoping for a successful outcome despite the difficulties.


The finishin' touches
The singer is making the final adjustments to something they've been working on.


Would sure went rubbers
The singer is confident that the final product will exceed expectations.


Comin' in bunches
The singer is experiencing success and achievements one after the other.


Could serve like lunches
The artist's successes could be shared and enjoyed by others like a meal.


Hold ya horses here's where the source is
The artist is telling the other person to wait for the source or origin of something important.


Not very tall but never took a short kid
The singer may not be physically tall but has a strong and determined personality.


With a clip to claw
The singer is well-prepared and armed for any situation.


Wouldn't draw McGraw
The artist is too cool to be pulled into unnecessary conflicts or drama.


I trick a law before all and all I'm raw
The artist admits to breaking the law before but is still authentic and genuine.


A naughty shorty, sporty with a forty
The artist is a fun-loving and adventurous person who enjoys alcohol.


A laddy takin' tours, just to plan an orgy
The singer likes to travel and explore new experiences, including sexual ones.


A nasty critter, any hoe hitter
The artist is unafraid to pursue and enjoy sexual encounters with different partners.


Hated my babysitter cause she wouldn't let me hit her
The singer is reminiscing about a past sexual encounter or experience with a babysitter.


Now get up on it, on and on get on it
The singer is encouraging the other person to join in and participate.


Here's something from the ding dong cause
The singer is introducing something new or unexpected.


I really care how long ya been strong grown
The artist is acknowledging the other person's strength and endurance.


Here comes the switch dome chrome
The artist is introducing a change or upgrade to a situation or object.


Couldn't hang with the king
The singer is acknowledging their superiority or leadership.


Out the rudder but I call for a yes y'all toots
The singer is taking charge and requesting cooperation from others.


My style is just as fresh as a dusch bush
The artist is confident in their style and appearance.


I face ya fact throw a heck just like woody wooder
The artist can face challenges and difficulties head-on like the cartoon character Woody Woodpecker.


And if I left that means I should of booger
The artist is jokingly saying that if they left, it would be a mistake or regret.


Here's a new track, for all the new jacks
The singer is introducing a new idea or concept for a younger generation.


I'm kickin' it the hardest so gimmie my shoes back
The artist is confident that they are the best and deserve recognition or respect.


So I live when I step it's the pimp
The singer is proud of their lifestyle and persona, being a 'pimp'.


And I rep so make a right and get left quick
The singer is representing their reputation and people should recognize it and not get on their bad side.


So try to play strong and long gone
The singer is challenging others to compete with them and prove their strength.


The flow is kinda funky but far from Armstrong
The artist's style or approach may be different but not as iconic as jazz musician Louis Armstrong.


Kid I swear I saw a puddy cat
The artist is making a reference to the cartoon character Sylvester the Cat.


Back back smack, here comes a witty black
The singer may be threatening or warning someone who comes too close or tries to challenge them.


Endin' in a skull high I'm bout to show why
The singer is reaching a climax or conclusion and is about to demonstrate their abilities or power.


Eazy's fillin' caps cause my gat's in the low ride
The artist has a handgun and is driving a low-riding car, suggesting they may participate in criminal or gang activity.


Bang when the gat sneaks, two in the back seat
The artist can shoot their gun and have backup in their vehicle.


My homie rides shotgun waitin' to spot one
The artist has a friend or partner in the front passenger seat, helping them look out for a target or opportunity.


Duh is a fool who don't ride to slide to a ride
The singer believes that someone who doesn't participate in their lifestyle or activities is foolish or missing out.


I'm shudder shakin' the place when I start hey
The artist has a powerful and intense presence, capable of causing excitement or fear.


So don't butter, Eazy-E but a park hey
The singer is telling the other person not to worry or be afraid, since they are Eazy-E and in control.


The only thing to flow these now to be fly is a feather
The singer is saying that a light or effortless approach is necessary to achieve success or be 'fly'.


I see the smilin' faces of while they sick
The singer may be indicating that others are envious or jealous of their success or lifestyle.


Ya know me better, hard Rodney kid
The artist is asserting that others should know who they are and not challenge them.


Gettin' Cali kid, now ya know it boy
The artist is possibly claiming affiliation with California and asserting their dominance or presence.


Left up in the alley dead
The singer may be referring to an incident where someone was killed or left for dead in an alleyway.


Now get up on it, on and on get on it
The singer is encouraging the other person to join them or participate in something.


And I will pump it, only if you want it
The artist is saying they will put in effort if the other person is interested in what they have to offer.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY CRISS, ANTHONY SHAWN CRISS, KEIR GIST, KEIR LAMONT GIST, VINCENT "VINNIE" BROWN, VINCENT E. BROWN

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