Can I
Amil/Ja Rule/Jay-Z Lyrics

What? Well fuck you, bitch
Starting with vulgar language, the song is setting the tone for the attitude and swagger that will continue throughout.

Bounce wit me, wit me, wit me wit me
Asking the listener to get into the rhythm of the song.

Can you bounce wit me, bounce wit me, wit me wit me
Continuing to ask the listener to participate in the song's vibe.

Uh-huh uh-huh bounce wit me, bounce wit me
Affirming that listeners are indeed bouncing with the song.

Can I hit in the mornin
Beginning to ask some personal questions about a potential partner's interest in the artist.

Without givin you half of my dough
Asking whether a partner would still be interested in the artist if he were not to share his wealth and possessions.

And even worse if I was broke would you want me?
Asking whether a partner would still be interested in the artist if he were not wealthy at all.

If I couldn't get you finer things
Asking whether a partner would still be interested in the artist if he could not provide her with luxurious and expensive items.

Like all of them diamond rings bitches kill for
Giving an example of the type of expensive items the artist is referring to.

Would you still roll?
Asking whether a partner would still stick around and be interested in the artist regardless of his wealth and possessions.

If we couldn't see the sun risin off the shore of thailand
Asking whether a partner would still be willing to travel and share experiences if he couldn't afford to travel to exotic locations.

Would you ride then, if I wasn't drivin?
Asking whether a partner would stick around if he didn't have a fancy car or other means of transportation.

If I wasn't ah, eight figure nigga by the name of jigga
Asking whether a partner would still be attracted to the artist if he was not famous or wealthy like Jay-Z.

Would you come around me or would you clown me?
Asking whether a partner would still show him respect or if she would make fun of him.

If I couldn't flow futuristic would ya
Asking whether a partner would continue to be interested in him if he wasn't creative and didn't have a unique style.

Put your two lips on my wood and kiss it, could ya
Making a sexual reference to the idea that a partner would still be interested in him despite his lack of wealth or other attributes.

See yourself with a nigga workin harder than nine to five
Asking whether a partner would be willing to be with a man who is hardworking and dedicated even if he has a regular job that doesn't bring in a lot of money.

Contend with six, two jobs to survive, or
Asking whether a partner would be willing to stick around if he had to work two jobs to make ends meet.

Do you need a balla?
Asking whether a partner is only interested in him because of his wealth and status.

So you can shop and tear the mall up?
Asking whether a partner is only interested in expensive shopping sprees rather than a deeper relationship.

Brag, tell your friends what I bought ya
Suggesting that some partners may only be interested in him if he buys them expensive gifts to show off to their friends.

If you couldn't see yourself with a nigga when his dough is low
Continuing to explore whether a partner is only interested in wealth or if she can appreciate him for who he is, even when times are tough.

Baby girl, if this is so, yo
Asking whether the listener would still be interested in him if she only cared about his money and possessions.

Can I get a fuck you
Expressing frustration with partners who only care about wealth and status.

To these bitches from all of my niggaz
Referring to other men who feel the same frustration with gold-digging partners.

Who don't love hoes, they get no dough
Saying that men who don't like gold-diggers won't give them any money or attention.

Can I get a woop woop
Asking for support from the listeners who understand his frustration.

To these niggaz from all of my bitches
Referring to women who feel the same frustration with men who only care about wealth and status.

Who don't got love for niggaz without dubs?
Saying that women who don't like men without expensive cars or other flashy possessions won't give them any attention or affection.

It ain't even a question
Continuing to express his confidence and attitude.

How my dough flows, I'm good to these bad hoes
Suggesting that he has plenty of money and is able to attract attractive women despite their superficial focus on wealth and status.

Like my bush wet and undry like damp clothes
Making a raunchy sexual reference to his abilities as a lover.

What y'all niggaz don't know, it's eazy, to pimp a hoe
Suggesting that it's easy to manipulate and control women who only care about wealth and status.

Bitches betta have my, money fo' sho'
Saying that women who want to be with him need to pay for the privilege or support themselves financially.

Before they go, runnin they mouth, promotin half
Warning women not to brag to their friends about their relationship or make false claims about his wealth or status.

I be dickin' they, back out, go 'head, let it out
Making a vulgar sexual reference and encouraging women to enjoy themselves physically.

I fucks with my gat out, bounce and leave a hundred
Suggesting that he carries a gun and is willing to use it to assert dominance and control over women or other men who disrespect him.

Making 'em feel, slutted even if they don't want it
Suggesting that he is willing to exploit and manipulate women even if they don't actually want to be with him.

It's been so long
Beginning a new verse with a different tone and style.

Since I met a chick ain't on my tips but then I'm
Saying that he hasn't met a woman who isn't obsessed with his money and status in a long time, but at the same time he is the one perpetuating this cycle.

Dead wrong, when I tell em be gone
Acknowledging that he is partly responsible for the superficial relationships he has with women and that he could choose to have deeper connections with them if he wanted to.

So hold on to the feelin of flossin' and platinum
Saying that women who want to be with him need to focus on the luxurious lifestyle he can provide rather than other aspects of a relationship.

Cause from now on, you can witness ja the I-con
Referencing his own success and fame as a way of reinforcing his power and dominance in relationships.

With hoodies and timbs on, cause I thugs my bitches
Suggesting that he is willing to use violence or intimidation to control the women he is involved with.

Veve, studs my bitches, then we rob bitch niggaz
Making references to gang culture and criminal behavior as a way of further emphasizing his power and dominance over others.

I'm talkin bout straight figures
Saying that he is only interested in money and status and that this is the most important thing in his relationships.

if you here, you wit us
Suggesting that if people are not willing to participate in his worldview and value system, they are not welcome in his life.

If not boo, you know what, I still fucked you
Making a vulgar and crass statement about his relationships with women.

It ain't even a question
Repeating the earlier refrain to reinforce the song's overall attitude and tone.

Can ya bounce wit me wit me wit me wit me
Asking for a final burst of energy and participation from the listener.

Ge gi, uh huh uh huh uh huh uh huh
Adding some vocal ad-libs to the end of the song to enhance its party-ready vibe.

Uh huh uh huh uh huh uh huh uh huh uh huh uh
Continuing the ad-libs for emphasis and energy.

Can ya bounce wit me bounce wit me
Continuing to ask for more participation from the listener to close out the song.

Geyeah
Adding a final exclamation to end the song with a burst of energy and enthusiasm.