We Do It
8Ball & MJG Lyrics

Yeah (haha)
Introducing the song with an energetic adlib

Yeah (Yeah)
Repeating the introductory adlib for emphasis

Can you feel that nigga? (That's Right)
Asking the listener if they are feeling the vibe before confidently affirming their agreement

Nuttin but that gutta shit
Stating that the song is about raw, unfiltered street life

Tre bar? Nigga (yeah) Pimp tight Spit truth to these niggas
Confirming their status as a skilled and confident rapper who speaks honestly and authentically to their audience

You aint no real ass nigga You just like to hang around 'em And run your mouth with bitches and tellin' em how you down
Calling out those who hang around with real gangsters but don't actually participate in that lifestyle, instead talking about it with women

And tellin' em you da man And tellin' em how you can have the dope Sent straight to yo hands straight from ya pan
Specifically mocking those who brag about their connections to drugs, yet don't actually participate in illegal activities themselves

And you tired of yappin' ya mouth And always talkin' bout Who ya gon shoot and who ya gon knock out
Highlighting the repetitive nature of this type of talk and the lack of actual follow through by those who engage in it

See niggas talk all that shit thats why they need an army And always talkin' about some killa nigga shit constant
Explaining the reason why those who talk the most shit usually have an entourage; they need others to back up their words

But let the police pull a pistol on him quick fast Now you a big 'ol bag a sugar with yo bitch ass
Pointing out how those who talk tough usually crumble when faced with police, becoming pathetic and weak

I come from [in a vile?] mothafuckin' killin Drug dealin' where them niggas love grillin listen I'm not tryin' to exaggerate like a lotta boys Who run around with artillery like a lotta toys
Describing their background as being involved in violent crime, but clarifying that they don't need to brag about guns and weapons like some others do

You niggas ain't tough You [point a] G goddamnit be A time you shoulda left and gone home with your family
Reasserting that those who talk tough are usually the weakest link in any situation, and that they should've left and gone home

Mane we do it for money Mane we do it for bitches Mane we do it for riches And pray to God that we do it Mane we do it for family Murder kidnap and hustle They say life is a struggle I can't stay outta trouble
Listing the reasons why they engage in street life - for money, women, wealth, and family - acknowledging that it's a struggle and that they can't always avoid trouble

Mane we do it for power Bills heroin and weed Mane we do it for momma And them babies we feed They say life is a struggle Pop that (pop that) Pistol if you got that
Further explaining that they do what they do for power, to pay bills and support their family, and acknowledging that guns are often present in their lives

Don't act (don't act) like it if you not that I'm just (I'm just) a product of these dirty streets We just (we just) a couple niggas tryna eat
Warning those who pretend to be involved in street life when they're not, and stating that they are simply a product of their environment, trying to survive like everyone else

Slow down (slow it down) never did I try ta do it Orange mound (orange mound) nigga you done met the truest 8 ball (8 ball) MJ fuckin' G and now we Represent (represent) Them niggas who just getting by
Advising listeners to slow down and reconsider their actions, asserting their authenticity as rappers from Orange Mound, and representing those who struggle to make ends meet

Hard times (hard times) money always ain't the cure That's why (that's why) I ma take you on a tour So deep (how deep) hold yo breath and dive in Come with me (come with me) you'll never see this shit again
Reminding listeners that money doesn't always fix problems, offering to show them the truth of their lifestyle, and warning them that they may be shocked by what they see

Inside (inside) where good and evil shit collide Alotta niggas tried got locked up or got they brains fried Ain't that (ain't that) a shame when you think about it Its easy to get in it But hard to get up out it
Describing the inner world of street life, and how many who have tried to be involved have either ended up in jail or dead; pointing out how this is a tragedy and how difficult it can be to leave this life behind

And pray to God that we get it [Verse 3] Oh here you come again Mister mouth runna (mouth runna) Providin' a roof ova (roof ova) to make a house unda (house unda)
Acknowledging their reliance on God to help them in their endeavors, before transitioning into another verse in which they mock those who only talk but don't actually put in work

You talk a good game (good game) but you don't know a thang (don't know a thang) bout what these streets can do to a nigga like you who lame (yeah) You need to shut yo mouth (shut yo mouth)
Calling out those who talk tough but don't know what they're getting into, and advising them to stop talking

That's what you need to do (need to do) And stop believing all that bullshit they feedin' you (they feedin' you) They don't believe in you (believe in you) Even deceivin' you (deceivin' you)
Telling the listener to stop believing lies and propaganda, and pointing out how those around them may be deceiving them

Them hoes use you up its over now they leavin' you (they leavin' you) And within three weeks (three weeks) She done married ova (married ova) That sucka deal with problems she done carried ova (carried ova)
Describing how women may use men as a means of financial security before leaving them, and pointing out how quickly these same women may move onto a more available source of support

You need to think about it (think about it) Who really on yo side (who on yo side) Not just in yo face tryna get summa what you got Tryna count ya change (count ya change)
Encouraging the listener to reflect on who is actually on their side, rather than those who are only interested in what they can gain from them

Wanna crush the mischief (crush the mischief) You'll get cornered in and dealt with when you buck the system (buck the system) So just stay strong (stay strong) Listen to my song (to my song) Its time to stop playin' homey and get ya hustle on (get ya hustle on)
Warning that those who try to resist the system may face repercussions, but encouraging listeners to stay strong, listen to their music, and engage in hustling to better their lives

Yeah yeah yeah yeah You know what we do it fa We do it for that family We do it for the murda, kidnap and hustle Nigga tryna stay outta trouble 8Ball and MJG, Bad Boy, you know how we do this We do it for murda yeah yeah for life We do it to the mutha'. fuckin'. dirt And pray to God that we get it Foreva Ya hear me? Yeah
Reiterating their motivations for being involved in street life, mentioning their affiliation with Bad Boy Records, and emphasizing their commitment to this lifestyle and their reliance on God to help them continue on this path