"In Da Club" became 50 Cent's first number one single and was one of 2003's most popular songs after reaching number one in the United States and peaking inside the top five on the majority of the European charts it entered. At the 46th Grammy Awards, it was nominated for Best Male Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song. In da Club was certified diamond in the United States on November 1, 2023 for sales of over 10 million units, making it one of the best selling singles in the US.
After 50 Cent was discovered by Eminem in 2002, he was invited to fly to Los Angeles where he was introduced to Dr. Dre. 50 Cent recorded seven songs in five days with Dr. Dre, with "In da Club" being the first track they recorded. 50 Cent described the studio sessions saying:
"Dre, he'll play dope beats... [He'll say], 'These are the hits, 50. So pick one of these and make a couple of singles or something.' The very first time he heard [me rap on] 'In Da Club' he said, 'Yo, I didn't think you was going to go there with it, but, you know, it works.' He was probably thinking of going in a different direction with that song. Then he expanded it into a hit record."
The production was originally given to the hip-hop group D12, but was passed on to 50 Cent. The rapper recorded the track with only the drum beat present. Since much of the content on "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" was "dark", he wanted to write material that was "the exact opposite". He called the song a "celebration of life. Every day it's relevant all over 'cause every day is someone's birthday."
In Da Club
50 Cent Lyrics
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It's your birthday
We gon' party like it's your birthday
We gon' sip Bacardi like it's your birthday
And you know we don't give a fuck it's not your birthday
You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub'
Look mami, I got the X if you into takin' drugs
So come give me a hug if you into gettin' rubbed
You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub'
Look mami, I got the X if you into takin' drugs
I'm into havin' sex, I ain't into makin' love
So come give me a hug if you into gettin' rubbed
When I pull out up front, you see the Benz on dubs (uh-huh)
When I roll twenty deep, it's twenty nines in the club (yeah)
Niggas heard I fuck with Dre, now they wanna show me love
When you sell like Eminem, and the hoes they wanna fuck (woo)
Look homie, ain't nothin' changed, hoes down, G's up
I see Xzibit in the cut, hey nigga, roll that weed up (roll that)
If you watch how I move, you'll mistake me for a player or pimp
Been hit wit a few shells but I don't walk wit a limp (I'm aight)
In the hood in L.A., they sayin', "50 you hot" (uh-huh)
They like me, I want 'em to love me like they love 'Pac
But holla in New York, them niggas'll tell you I'm loco (yeah)
And the plan is to put the rap game in a chokehold (uh-huh)
I'm fully focused man, my money on my mind
Got a mil' out the deal and I'm still on the grind (woo)
Now shawty said she feelin' my style, she feelin' my flow (uh-huh)
Her girlfriend with her, they bi and they ready to go (okay)
You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub'
Look mami, I got the X if you into takin' drugs
I'm into havin' sex, I ain't into makin' love
So come give me a hug if you into gettin' rubbed
You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub'
Look mami, I got the X if you into takin' drugs
I'm into havin' sex, I ain't into makin' love
So come give me a hug if you into gettin' rubbed
My flow, my show brought me the dough
That bought me all my fancy things
My crib, my cars, my clothes, my jewels
Look, nigga, I done came up and I ain't changed (what, what, yeah)
And you should love it, way more than you hate it
Nigga, you mad? I thought that you'd be happy I made it
I'm that cat by the bar toastin' to the good life
You that faggot ass nigga tryna pull me back, right?
When my joint get to pumpin' in the club it's on
I wink my eye at your bitch, if she smiles, she gone
If the roof on fire, let the motherfucker burn
If you talkin' 'bout money homie, I ain't concerned
I'ma tell you what Banks told me, "Cuz, go 'head switch the style up
If niggas hate, then let 'em hate, then watch the money pile up"
Or we can go upside your head with a bottle of bub'
They know where we fuckin' be
You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub'
Look mami, I got the X if you into takin' drugs
I'm into havin' sex, I ain't into makin' love
So come give me a hug if you into gettin' rubbed
You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub'
Look mami, I got the X if you into takin' drugs
I'm into havin' sex, I ain't into makin' love
So come give me a hug if you into gettin' rubbed
Don't try to act like you don't know where we be neither, nigga
We in the club all the time, nigga, it's a problem, pop off, nigga
G-Unit
The lyrics to 50 Cent's "In Da Club" are mostly about partying, celebrating and enjoying life to the fullest. The first verse sets the tone for the track, as he instructs the listener to go crazy because it's their birthday. He then talks about drinking Bacardi, a popular rum brand, and not caring if it's actually the listener's special day or not. The rapper then promises sex and not love, hinting at a more casual encounter. In the following verse, he brags about his Benz on dubs and rolls twenty-deep with twenty-nines in the club. He also mentions people wanting to show him love after he started hanging out with Dr. Dre, and how women are attracted to him because of his success. He then raps about his focus on making money and keeping up his grind, as well as women showing interest in him and his bi-curious girlfriend.
The chorus is repeated twice throughout the song, featuring the hook "You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub', Look mami, I got the X if you into takin' drugs, I'm into havin' sex, I ain't into makin' love. So come give me a hug if you into gettin' rubbed," telling the listener where to find him in the club, and the X is a reference to the drug ecstasy or MDMA.
Line by Line Meaning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, shawty
It's your birthday
We gon' party like it's your birthday
We gon' sip Bacardi like it's your birthday
And you know we don't give a fuck it's not your birthday
We are going all in to celebrate your birthday today with drinks and partying as if it's your actual birthday, and we don't care if it's not.
You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub'
Look mami, I got the X if you into takin' drugs
I'm into havin' sex, I ain't into makin' love
So come give me a hug if you into gettin' rubbed
I'm hanging out in the club with a bottle of champagne, and I have drugs if you're interested. I'm looking for sex but not a committed relationship, so come hug me if you're interested in a rubdown.
When I pull out up front, you see the Benz on dubs (uh-huh)
When I roll twenty deep, it's twenty nines in the club (yeah)
Niggas heard I fuck with Dre, now they wanna show me love
When you sell like Eminem, and the hoes they wanna fuck (woo)
Look homie, ain't nothin' changed, hoes down, G's up
I see Xzibit in the cut, hey nigga, roll that weed up (roll that)
If you watch how I move, you'll mistake me for a player or pimp
Been hit wit a few shells but I don't walk wit a limp (I'm aight)
In the hood in L.A., they sayin', "50 you hot" (uh-huh)
They like me, I want 'em to love me like they love 'Pac
But holla in New York, them niggas'll tell you I'm loco (yeah)
And the plan is to put the rap game in a chokehold (uh-huh)
I'm fully focused man, my money on my mind
Got a mil' out the deal and I'm still on the grind (woo)
Now shawty said she feelin' my style, she feelin' my flow (uh-huh)
Her girlfriend with her, they bi and they ready to go (okay)
I'm driving my flashy car with twenty guys and many guns in the club. People adore me for working with Dr. Dre, selling like Eminem, and being a player. I may have faced some trouble, but I'm still standing and hot in L.A. I want to be loved like Tupac. My plan is to dominate the rap game, and I'm completely focused on making money. A girl likes my style and she's with her bisexual friend who is ready to hook up on the spot.
My flow, my show brought me the dough
That bought me all my fancy things
My crib, my cars, my clothes, my jewels
Look, nigga, I done came up and I ain't changed (what, what, yeah)
My rap skills and performance brought me a lot of money that I used to buy my fancy things like my house, cars, clothes, and jewelry. I've become successful, but I haven't changed who I am.
And you should love it, way more than you hate it
Nigga, you mad? I thought that you'd be happy I made it
I'm that cat by the bar toastin' to the good life
You that faggot ass nigga tryna pull me back, right?
When my joint get to pumpin' in the club it's on
I wink my eye at your bitch, if she smiles, she gone
If the roof on fire, let the motherfucker burn
If you talkin' 'bout money homie, I ain't concerned
I'ma tell you what Banks told me, "Cuz, go 'head switch the style up
If niggas hate, then let 'em hate, then watch the money pile up"
Or we can go upside your head with a bottle of bub'
They know where we fuckin' be
You should be happy for my success instead of hating on it. I'm living the good life and enjoying my drink by the bar. You're just an insignificant person trying to bring me down. When my music starts playing in the club, I flirt with your girl and she'll be mine. If something is causing chaos, just let it be. If you're talking about money, I'm not interested in talking. My friend Banks told me to switch things up if people don't like me, and I'll keep making more money. Alternatively, we can hit you with a bottle of champagne. They know where to find us.
Lyrics ยฉ TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Word Collections Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Michael A. Jr. Elizondo, Andre Romell Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hotdamndan9892
Every damn club still plays this song, and no one's complaining.
@sebastianantoniocortesval4703
Would you complain on getting a Cadilac instead of a Chevrolet
@AJITSINGH-ug7kt
Do the club's play eminems songs
@blackstewiegriffin
This has to be the most 2000 song. Whenever this plays, I feel like a kid again. Good times.
@mike2207
AJIT SINGH most of Eminem songs arenโt really for the club tbh.
@meowlionkatz
anything Orchestrated Sounds Better notice Strings dee duhm dee duhm up dee duhm dee duhm down , Beatles music Orchestra Disney Cartoons even Rap music ie. K9Snoops Concerto No. 43 , That's What Makes it Magically Epic
@ryanairotieno3905
The beggining of this song is legendaaaaaaary.
@kekefivestar7911
Super factsss ๐ฏ
@bigc2260
Best intro ever
@frosbitfire
The whole song is LIT ๐ฏ