Whoa Now
B. Rich Lyrics

We're movin' on up
We are moving up in the world

To the east side (We're movin' on up)
To a nicer neighborhood or area

To a deluxe apartment in the sky
To a very luxurious and expensive apartment

We're movin' on up (We're movin' on up)
We are continuing to improve our situation

We finally got a piece of the pie
We have finally achieved some success or gotten a share of the wealth

Watch these grown men get it, know fo' sho'
Watch these grown men dance, it's for sure a good time

Yo, get your back up off the wall and get your feet on the floor
Stop being shy and join the party

You see the boy at the bar wit the glass so tall
Referring to someone drinking a lot

When I'm done baby dogg I'ma show you Baltimore
After the party, he will show his date around the city

Right now we gon' party, Bacardi give me some more
Let's party and have some more drinks (Bacardi is a type of alcohol)

It's off the rack the club packed, I'm two-cut like two doors
The club is crowded, and he is slightly drunk

Of course I do my two-step, I give 'em too much
Of course he dances, and he is a good dancer

I mustered up bad, I drop ashes in my cup
He is smoking and putting the ashes in his cup

I had enough they throwin' bows, see they swingin and shit
He has had enough to drink, and people are fighting

I got my arm around this smut dame, puttin' in work
He has his arm around a woman and is trying to impress her

Before we merk I got to book somethin'
Before they leave, he needs to make plans for the future

So baby stop frontin'
He wants his date to stop pretending or being insincere

I got the drink and the smoke
He has alcohol and cigarettes

Ain't got to buy nothin'
He doesn't have to spend money

Not bluffin, it's goin' down understand me
He's not lying; things are heating up

I like my birds nasty, I burst in them cashmeres
He likes his women attractive and high-quality

Everything, and you know what I came for
He is there for a good time

Right now it's goin' down, let me on the dance floor
He wants to dance and have a good time

Whoa now, that's what the old heads say
An exclamation to show excitement or surprise

I party like it's my birthday, drinkin and still thirsty
He is partying hard and still needs more to drink

Shorty give me what you got
He wants the woman he's with to contribute to the party

The spot kinda live and I see you gettin hot
The party is lively and his date is getting into it

I came to shake a load off, so take your coat off
He's there to have fun and wants his date to do the same

Mixed drinks what you think, OJ and Smirnoff
He is drinking a mixed drink with orange juice and Smirnoff vodka

I sip it all - hey, what can I say
He drinks it all and can't help it

See I just got paid so I'm feelin' the swig and I'm tryin' get laid
He just received his paycheck and wants to celebrate and hook up with someone

I'm buyin' drinks and they love it
He is buying drinks for everyone and they appreciate it

Divas growin' cheaper
He thinks the women at the party are getting less attractive

Gucci bag Gucci bucket
He is wearing a Gucci bag and bucket hat

Takin' shots from my cousin
He is drinking shots with his cousin

He don' know how to act
His cousin is acting wild or crazy

Came straight out the woods
He and his group are not from the city

And the club wit a sack
They are carrying a bag with them into the club

But I know I pimp nasty
He is confident in his ability to attract women

Sneakers is off the meter
His sneakers are very cool or impressive

You can't help wit the clap
You can't help but dance

Can't help but the boogie
Can't help but dance

Get loose but don't push me
He wants to dance freely but doesn't want to be bothered or pushed by others

We came so deep
He and his group came to the party with a lot of people

And we're all wearin' hoodies
They are all wearing hooded sweatshirts

All my eighty-dime soldiers
Referring to his group or friends

What you doin' tonight
Asking his friends what they want to do

Now, put yo eight-dimes up
Asking everyone to put their hands up

You made enough for the night
Telling his friends they have enough money for the night

Let's take a break
Suggesting they take a break from dancing or partying

Let's spend some cake
Suggesting they spend some money

You ain't enjoyin' your life
Asking his friends if they are enjoying themselves

Yo, we been workin' all week
Saying they have been working hard and need to have some fun

So we gon' do it tonight
They are going to party and have fun

All my east-side boys put ya guns up
Asking his friends from the East side to leave their guns behind

Pull out the knife cuz we gon' party till the law comes
Saying they will party hard and not worry about the consequences

Them boys yellin' where they from, I represent too
Other people are shouting out their home city, and he's proud of where he's from as well

They throwin gang signs; see, I'm throwin' W's (Westside)
Others are flashing gang symbols, but he is only representing his own side of town (the West side)

I'm screamin 80 dimes, I swear to God it's goin down
He is shouting out his group or friends' name, and he believes they will have a good time

I don't remember where I parked, and I'm stuck in town
He doesn't know where he parked his car, and he can't leave yet

One night in Baltimore
This is a fun night out in the city of Baltimore

I bet ya never leave
He thinks his date will want to stay and keep having fun

My boy I know I can't help it but to love these streets
He loves his hometown and is proud to represent it

C'mon, whoa now (We finally-)
Continuing to party and have fun

C'mon, c'mon, whoa now (We finally-)
Encouraging others to join in

Whoa now (We finally-)
Exclamation of excitement or surprise

C'mon, c'mon, whoa now (We-we finally got a piece of the pie)
Continued celebration and expression of success