Down for You
Ashanti & Ja Rule Lyrics


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I wanna be your chick
I wanna be down for you
Do you trust me? (Yeah)
Love me? (Yeah)
You puttin' it on me?
You must be, your down-ass chick
I wanna be your chick
And only for the Rule, baby
I'll ride for you (yeah), die for you (yeah)
Do anything you want me to
I'll be your down-ass chick (yo)

This is no intention of bein' offensive to women
By calling y'all bitches, my down-ass bitches
Still my queen, princess cuts look clean
On that finger next to the finger you flipped at me
And there's no in between me and you, only me and you
Who else gon' put it on ya like the Rule?
And God only looks after children and fools
And you're neither, so who gon' look after you?
Just Rule, baby

True baby, it's only for you baby
Vita thighs only divide if you inside, 'cause I
Love the way you touch me, nobody can get it
And if it's comin' or gunnin' just consider it's spittin'
So when you gone for a minute, I just fantasize
Like if it's you that's all in it, then I'm satisfied
'Til you come back to me, holdin' stacks and jewels
V-I-T-A and my nigga J-A Rule, baby

I wanna be your chick
I wanna be down for you
Do you trust me? (Yeah)
Love me? (Yeah)
You puttin' it on me?
You must be, your down-ass chick
I wanna be your chick
And only for the Rule, baby
I'll ride for you (yeah), die for you (yeah)
Do anything you want me to
I'll be your down-ass chick

I'm gonna be here when you need
Ooh, baby, can always count on me
And you don't ever have to worry (worry)
You know I'll make it in a hurry (hurry)
Here for you and I will never leave
Shed tears for you, 'cause boy you got to me
There'll never be another for me (for me)
You'll always be my one and only (only)

Baby girl, would you bust your gun with me? (Yeah, yeah)
Lie to the feds if they come get me? (Yeah, yeah)
And if I died, would you kill for me? (Yeah, yeah)
Do you trust in me? (Yeah, yeah)
Are you lovin' me? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, let's get it, go in it like we Ashford and Simpson
Or Ike and Anna Mae on one of they good days
You smile like sun rays, five-five with brown eyes (smile)
With thick legs only for the Rule, baby

I wanna be your chick
I wanna be down for you
Do you trust me? (Yeah)
Love me? (Yeah)
You puttin' it on me?
You must be, your down-ass chick
I wanna be your chick
And only for the Rule, baby
I'll ride for you (yeah), die for you (yeah)
Do anything you want me to
I'll be your down-ass chick

Now baby, I told you I can show you better than I can tell
You blow trial, who bring commissaries
And mail you them sweet words and naked flicks?
I'm still that pretty, down, down-ass, two cars behind your six
And I detest any clown that's clockin' my round ass
Only a down-ass and it's all for you
I grown a tad bit since we've been at it like rabbits
The booty a lil' plumper and it's (all for Rule)
Shit, who gon' love you like that? Thug with you
With it stacked to the ceiling or splittin' a dub with you
'Cause I play my position with co-Ds, OGs
Until that bloodshed, blood red, or we OD
Remember every word that you told me
Show me, hold me
All you need in your life is Chuck, drugs, and dubs
Or twenty-twos, now tell me, who the honey for you? Chuck

I wanna be your chick
I wanna be down for you
Do you trust me? (Yeah)
Love me? (Yeah)
You puttin' it on me?
You must be, your down-ass chick
I wanna be your chick
And only for the Rule, baby
I'll ride for you (yeah), die for you (yeah)
Do anything you want me to
I'll be your down-ass chick

I wanna be your chick
I wanna be down for you
Do you trust me? (Yeah)
Love me? (Yeah)
You puttin' it on me?
You must be, your down-ass chick
I wanna be your chick
And only for the Rule, baby
I'll ride for you (yeah), die for you (yeah)




Do anything you want me to
I'll be your down-ass chick

Overall Meaning

The song "Down For You" by Ashanti and Ja Rule is a catchy hip-hop love ballad that tells a story of a loyal and loving down-ass partner who is willing to do anything for their significant other. The chorus asks if the partner trusts and loves them, to which the answer is a resounding "Yeah," followed by the declaration of being a down-ass chick. The verses take on different perspectives, with Ja Rule, Vita, and Charli Baltimore each rapping about their commitment and loyalty in their relationships.


Ja Rule's verse is focused on his queen, his down-ass chick, who supports him through thick and thin without ever being offensive or disrespectful. Vita's verse highlights the intimacy between her and her partner, and how nobody else can compare to what they have together. Charli Baltimore's verse is a declaration of her love and willingness to do whatever it takes to make her partner happy.


Overall, the song is a love letter to a strong, confident, and loyal woman who is always there for her partner. It is a celebration of the bond that can be formed between two people when they have each other's back, no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to be your chick
I want to be your girlfriend and stand by your side.


I want to be down for you
I want to be there for you no matter what happens.


[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
Do you trust me? Yes, I trust you.


[ Love me? ] Yeah
Do you love me? Yes, I love you.


[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
You're making me feel special and loved, you must really care.


Ya down a** chick
You are my loyal and committed partner.


[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
Our love is not just for show, it's real and genuine.


I ride for you, Down for you
I will always stand by your side and support you.


Do anything ya want me to
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy.


I be ya down a** chick
I am your loyal and devoted partner.


This chick no intentions of bein' offensive
I don't want to offend anyone with my words or actions.


The women by callin ya'll b****es
I don't believe in putting down or insulting women.


My down a** b****es
My loyal and devoted female partners.


Still my queen b****'s cut look clean
My female partners are still worthy of respect and admiration, and they always look good.


On ya finger next to the finger ya flipped at me
My partner wears a ring on her finger, next to the one where she put up her middle finger at me.


And this no in between me and you
There's nothing standing between us, it's just me and you.


Only me and you
We are exclusive and committed to each other.


Who else gon' put it on me like the RULE
No one else can love me and satisfy me like you do.


God only looks after children and foo's
God only takes care of those who are innocent or foolish.


And you not so who gon' look after you
You are not innocent or foolish, so who will take care of you?


It's RULE baby
I am Ja Rule, and I will take care of you.


True baby
It's true, I really love you.


It's only for you baby
My love and affection is only for you.


Vita thighs only divide if you beside
Vita's thighs only open for you, when you are next to her.


'cause I love the way you touch me
I love the way you make me feel with your touch.


Nobody can get it
No one else can satisfy me like you do.


And if it's comin' and gunnin'
If we are in danger and someone is shooting at us,


Just come in it and spit it
Just come in and fight alongside me, and we will win.


So when ya gone for a minute
When you are away from me for a short time,


I just fantasize like if it's you It's all in it
I imagine being intimate with you, and it feels real.


Then I'm satisfied til' you come back to me
Thinking of you gives me satisfaction until you return to me.


Holdin stack and jewels
You return to me with money and jewelry.


V-i-t-a and my n**** J-a RULE baby
Vita and Ja Rule are a team and love each other.


I'm gonna be here when ya need
I am always here for you when you need me.


RULE baby can always count on me
You can always rely on me, Ja Rule.


No you don't ever have to worry
You never have to worry about anything with me by your side.


You know I'll make it in a hurry
I will always come through for you quickly.


And I won't never leave tears for ya
I will never make you cry or hurt you.


'cause boy ya got to me
I am deeply in love with you and you mean everything to me.


Babygirl would ya bust ya gun with me? [ Yeah yeah ]
Would you fight for me if I was in danger? Yes, I would.


Lie to the feds to come get me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Would you lie to the police to protect me? Yes, I would.


And if I died Kill for me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
If I died, would you seek revenge and kill for me? Yes, I would.


Are you trustin me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Do you trust me? Yes, I trust you.


Are you lovin me? [ Yeah Yeah Yeah ]
Do you love me? Yes, I love you deeply and passionately.


Yeah let's get it grinnin
Let's be happy and celebrate our love.


Like we asked for the Simpsons or Ike and Anna Mehoe
Let's enjoy each other's company like we asked for our favorite TV show or famous couple.


On one their good days
On a good day for them.


You smile like sun rays 5'5 with brown eyes and thick legs
You have a beautiful smile and a great physical shape.


Only for the RULE baby
My love and affection is only for you, Ja Rule.


Now baby I told you I can show you better than I can tell you
I don't need to say it, I can prove my love for you through my actions.


Don't try to bring conversey and mail
Let's not argue or discuss negative things via mail or text.


Just sweet words and naked photos
Let's exchange sweet words and intimate pictures instead.


I'm still that pretty down down a** 2 cars behind ya 6
I'm still that pretty girl who follows you closely in my car.


And I diss any clown a** rockin my brown a** only a down a**
I won't tolerate anyone insulting me or disrespecting me in front of you.


And it's all for you
I am doing all this for you and our love.


I'm grown a tad bit since we been at like rare b****es
I have matured a little since we first met.


To move a little bumper and it's ( Ja Rule - AND IT'S ALL FOR RULE )
To dance a little and have fun together (Ja Rule agrees).


S*** Who gon' love you like that?
No one else will ever love and care for you like I do.


Thug with you wit a stack to the ceilin
I will be with you, full of money and strength.


And spilt in the dub with you
And we will spend it together, having fun.


'cause I played my position with KO-D's, O G's
I have proven my loyalty and dedication to you by standing with you through tough times.


Until that blood shed blood red and we O-Ded
Until we die or lose our minds due to our wild lifestyle.


Remember every word that ya told me ( Ja Rule - SHOWED ME HOLD ME )
I remember every promise, affection, and support you have shown me.


All you need in your life is Chuck, drugs, and dubs on 22's
All you need in life is me (Chuck), drugs, and expensive cars with 22-inch rims.


Now tell me who the hunny for you
Now tell me who else can love you and treat you like I do.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre L. Parker, Seven Marcus Aurelius, Larry Troutman, Roger Troutman, Ashanti Douglas, Jeffrey Atkins, Irving Domingo Lorenzo, Tiffany Lane

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