Take It Off
A Z Lyrics


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Aye, Shake it off I do the Harlem shake
Girl like kelis she got that milkshake
Give a nigga front back end I take
Crypto cash I'm all in let the money stake
Real booty nice tits and they not fake
Let it marinate, all I fear is that my kids don't have my parents traits
If you know then you know I think that safe to say
I been trapped in the trap and I ain't tryna escape
Man he shouldn't got jammed up in the first place
And Niggas think they gangsta this ain't Scarface
How you lock behind the wall in a hard place
Babe stay a couple nights don't forget it's my place
Run like Ricky move like Bobby I shake
Ball like Shannon I'm sharpe this ain't first take
Ghetto hero and I ain't even got a cape
I done fuck up a lot of Ks and this ain't no sex tape
I don't fuck with them baby mommas no my name not ashtray
Walking downtown I'm getting ass today
Ima be a menace to society in the best way
Ima seven on a bad day and still think I'm sexy
Ima easy sniper I got accuracy like KD
Yea, Baby gotta wagon I thought her name Mercedes
Her daddy is Nigerian and her momma is from Haiti
Know the bitch know how to scam and she thick you know she crazy
Shake it off, shake it off (I gotta shake it off)
Shake it off, shake it off (baby gotta shake it off)
Shake it off, shake it off (yea I gotta shake it off)
Shake it off, shake it off (everyday shake it off)
She gone shake it like a salt shaker whisper in my ear too
Tell me I'm her first but this ain't no April fools
If I smoke you out on four twenty gotta smoke that pussy too
Want you back it on my wood taking out yo guts too
Every girl got slut tendencies but won't admit it
I just took my homie to the hospital he got admitted
Say his heart too big for these fake ass bitches
Fake Fake ass bitches get left on the pivot
I took my two steps they little nigga did the Cha Cha
Don't trip boo'd up I been dancing in the mula
Two steps to the the left, two steps to the right
I been dodging a lot of bullets and niggas ain't tryna fight
Aye, Shake it off I do the Harlem shake
Girl like Kelis she got that milkshake
Give a nigga front back end I take
Crypto cash I'm all in let the money stake
Real booty nice tits and they not fake
Let it marinate, all I fear is that my kids don't have my parents traits
If you know then you know I think that safe to say
I been trapped in the trap and I ain't tryna escape
Shake it off, shake it off (I gotta shake it off)
Shake it off, shake it off (baby gotta shake it off)
Shake it off, shake it off (yea I gotta shake it off)
Shake it off, shake it off (everyday shake it off)
Shake it off, shake it off (I gotta shake it off)
Shake it off, shake it off (baby gotta shake it off)




Shake it off, shake it off (yea I gotta shake it off)
Shake it off, shake it off (everyday shake it off)

Overall Meaning

In "Take It Off", A Z is describing his interaction with multiple women and his need to shake off negative energy. He starts off by citing a Harlem Shake reference, indicating that he is ready to let go of any negative energy, and then compares one of the women to Kelis, who had a hit single called "Milkshake" that suggested women were the source of men's desires. A Z then talks about the women he has been with or desires and how he is willing to take whatever they are willing to give, including physical intimacy and financial offerings. He mentions his financial success in crypto currency, which allows him to stake money and make money off of his investments while also satisfying his desires. The last verse includes a reference to his friend's hospitalization after dealing with heartbreak by "fake-ass bitches", and then shifts back to A Z's need to escape from negative energy.


The lyrics are quite explicit and portray A Z's desire for physical pleasure, power, and financial success. He also seems to be aware of his own success, but acknowledges concerns about whether his children will have the same traits as his parents. The song title, "Take It Off", can be interpreted in different ways, but overall it seems to suggest a need to strip away any negativity, whether it be negative emotions or situations, in order to move forward with success and pleasure.


Line by Line Meaning

Aye, Shake it off I do the Harlem shake
I'm shaking off all the negativity and doing the Harlem shake to express my freedom and joy.


Girl like Kelis she got that milkshake
The girl I'm talking about is beautiful and has a body that's like Kelis' famous milkshake.


Give a nigga front back end I take
If a girl offers herself to me, I'm taking it all, front, back, and everything in between.


Crypto cash I'm all in let the money stake
I'm invested in cryptocurrency and I'm all in, letting my money do the talking.


Real booty nice tits and they not fake
I'm into women with natural curves and body parts, not fake or enhanced.


Let it marinate, all I fear is that my kids don't have my parents traits
I'm letting my life experiences marinate and I'm worried that my kids won't inherit the positive traits from my parents.


If you know then you know I think that safe to say
If you are familiar with my lifestyle and choices, then you know that it's safe to say I don't compromise on what I want.


I been trapped in the trap and I ain't tryna escape
I've been stuck in difficult situations before, but I'm not trying to escape. I see it as a learning opportunity.


Man he shouldn't got jammed up in the first place
I sympathize with a man who was caught in a bad situation when he shouldn't have been.


And N** think they gangsta this ain't Scarface
People who think they are gangsters should know that life isn't a movie like Scarface.


How you lock behind the wall in a hard place
I question how someone can be imprisoned in a tough situation despite their ability to make choices.


Babe stay a couple nights don't forget it's my place
It's fine for my girl to stay over for a couple of nights, but she shouldn't forget that it's my place.


Run like Ricky move like Bobby I shake
I'm running and moving like Ricky and Bobby from Boyz n the Hood, all while shaking off anything that tries to stop me.


Ball like Shannon I'm sharpe this ain't first take
I play ball like Shannon Sharpe, and I'm quick on my feet, this isn't my first time doing it.


Ghetto hero and I ain’t even got a cape
I'm a hero in my community, helping out when I can, despite not having any superpowers or a cape.


I done f**k up a lot of Ks and this ain't no sex tape
I've made mistakes and messed up a lot of opportunities, but unlike a sex tape, I can't erase or hide them.


I don’t f**k with them baby mamas no my name not ashtray
I don't mess around with baby mamas, my name is not like something disposable like an ashtray.


Walking downtown I'm getting ass today
I'm walking around the downtown area to pick up women and have a good time.


Ima be a menace to society in the best way
I aim to be a disruptive force for positive change in society.


Ima seven on a bad day and still think I'm sexy
Even on my worst day, I'm still feeling confident and sexy.


Ima easy sniper I got accuracy like KD
I'm a skilled sniper and my accuracy is like Kevin Durant's basketball skills.


Yea, Baby gotta wagon I thought her name Mercedes
The girl I'm talking about has a great body shape, and I initially thought she had the name Mercedes.


Her daddy is Nigerian and her momma is from Haiti
The girl's parents come from Nigeria and Haiti.


Know the b***h know how to scam and she thick you know she crazy
The girl I'm talking about is thick and attractive, but I know she's also manipulative and cunning.


She gone shake it like a salt shaker whisper in my ear too
The girl I'm talking about is going to dance provocatively and whisper in my ear.


Tell me I'm her first but this ain't no April fools
She's telling me that I'm her first, but I doubt it's true, and it's not an April fools' joke.


If I smoke you out on four twenty gotta smoke that p***y too
If I'm smoking weed on 4/20, then I'm going to have sex with her too.


Want you back it on my wood taking out yo guts too
I want her to back it up on me while I'm penetrating her deeply.


Every girl got slut tendencies but won’t admit it
I believe that all women have promiscuous tendencies, but few will admit to it.


I just took my homie to the hospital he got admitted
I just had to take my friend to the hospital as he was sick and had to be admitted for treatment.


Say his heart too big for these fake a** bitches
My friend is too genuine and sincere for the fake girls he's been dealing with.


Fake Fake a** bitches get left on the pivot
Fake girls don't deserve genuine people like us and will be left behind.


I took my two steps they little n***a did the Cha Cha
I'm taking my two steps while my competition is doing the Cha Cha, essentially saying they are not a threat.


Don't trip boo'd up I been dancing in the mula
I'm not getting too worried about being in a relationship because I'm still making money.


Two steps to the left, two steps to the right
I'm dancing and moving in a carefree way, just taking two steps to the left and right.


I been dodging a lot of bullets and n***s ain't tryna fight
I've been avoiding trouble and conflict, but others don't seem to be as non-confrontational as I am.


Shake it off, shake it off (I gotta shake it off)
I need to shake off everything that's holding me back or causing me pain.


Shake it off, shake it off (baby gotta shake it off)
My girl also needs to shake off anything that's negatively affecting her.


Shake it off, shake it off (yea I gotta shake it off)
Again, I need to shake off anything and everything that's not serving me.


Shake it off, shake it off (everyday shake it off)
Shaking things off is an everyday process and an important part of my life philosophy.




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Written by: Allante DeBrill

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Comments from YouTube:

@iceekilla6013

Yep Az since the firm. Definitely top 5. This song another banger.

@johnnyraegill5456

Still goes hard in 2021......

@shavolspaulding1467

This that jam. Ran through my mind tonight lol.

@tykilyafuller7403

Why aren’t there lots of comments this song Is fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥

@cantgetrightwithtravislloy2267

Bcuz YouTube wasn't a part of the golden yrs of music

@clintsaines9274

Wasnt a pop song.

@DAPRODUCK

We can light something nice and Cologne the air.

@user-rt7no3cm4r

Yeah cuzo flow ice water the word play comes from way of life day to day🎉🎉

@randyburd9663

as long as the zone is there !

@shaun72godchild93

Az is fire nas il 🔥 salute the kings

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