Blackstreet Intro
Blackstreet Lyrics

You know what
The singer is addressing the listener or an audience in general, and expressing a casual tone.

I like the playettes
The singer is expressing an appreciation for women.

No diggity, no doubt, uh
The singer is expressing an affirmation and enthusiasm for something, possibly referring to previous statements or confirming a declaration.

Play on playette
The artist is encouraging women to keep going with what they're doing (presumably being appealing, attractive).

Yo Dre, drop the verse
The artist is asking Dr. Dre to start rapping.

It's going down, fade to Blackstreet
Dr. Dre is giving his introduction and setting the scene for the upcoming collaboration with Blackstreet.

The homies got RB, collab' creations
The collaborators have a lot of rhythm and blues (RB), and will be creating something together.

Bump like Acne, no doubt
Their music is energetic and infectious, similar to acne bumps. The artist is certain about this.

I put it down, never slouch
Dr. Dre always gives his best effort and never underperforms.

As long as my credit can vouch
Dr. Dre is confident in his reputation and financial stability.

A dog couldn't catch me straight up
Dr. Dre is fast and impossible to catch, possibly referring to his success or talent.

Tell me who can stop when Dre making moves
Dr. Dre is posing a rhetorical question, suggesting that no one can stop his progress or success.

Attracting honeys like a magnet
Dr. Dre is attracting a lot of women like a magnet, meaning he is highly charismatic and appealing.

Giving 'em eargasms with my mellow accent
Dr. Dre's voice is highly pleasing to the ear, eliciting an eargasm in listeners.

Still moving this flavour
Dr. Dre is continuing to make this type of music that people enjoy.

With the homies Blackstreet and Teddy
Dr. Dre is collaborating with Blackstreet and Teddy, referring to the group members or individuals by endearing monikers.

The original rump shakers
Blackstreet is referred to as the original rump shakers, meaning they make music that people like to dance to.

Shorty get down, good Lord
The singer is addressing an attractive woman and exclaiming his appreciation and camaraderie with other men.

Baby got 'em open all over town
The attractive woman is causing a stir and gained attention from men all over town.

Strictly bitch, you don't play around
The attractive woman is someone who isn't easy to please, and doesn't take any nonsense from men.

Cover much ground, got game by the pound
The attractive woman is highly skilled and knowledgeable about an area or subject, using the metaphor that her skills are so plentiful they weigh a pound.

Getting paid is a forte
The attractive woman is good at making money.

Each and every day, true player way
The singer is showing off his lifestyle as a player, or a man who is highly successful in attracting women to him.

I can't get her out of my mind
The artist is unable to stop thinking about the attractive woman he just mentioned.

(well)
The singer is adding a filler word in between an utterance to make a sentence flow more smoothly.

I think about the girl all the time (well, well)
The singer is expressing how much the attractive woman is always on his mind, emphasizing this by inserting filler words.

East side to the west side
The singer is referencing areas or neighborhoods, suggesting that the attractive woman is popular and well-known in different parts of the city.

Pushing phat rides, it's no surprise
The artist is pointing out that the attractive woman is driving luxurious and fast cars with ease.

She got tricks in the stash
The attractive woman has some secret or hidden methods or plans up her sleeve.

Stacking up the cash
The attractive woman is amassing a significant amount of money.

Fast when it comes to the gas
The attractive woman drives fast, suggesting boldness and risk-taking.

By no means average
The attractive woman is far above average or typical for her physical appearance, personality, or skills.

She's on when she's got to have it
The attractive woman is highly motivated and determined when it comes to achieving something she desires.

Baby, you're a perfect ten, I wanna get in
The artist is flattering the attractive woman, saying she's perfect and he wishes to be involved with her romantically or physically.

Can I get down, so I can win
The singer is asking for an opportunity to be with the attractive woman, suggesting that it would benefit him greatly if he were given a chance.

I like the way you work it
The artist is admiring the attractive woman's moves or actions, possibly involving her physical appearance or style.

No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
The singer is expressing his strong desire to acquire the attention or affection of the attractive woman, indicating that he won't stop until he's successful.

She's got class and style
The attractive woman is sophisticated and refined, and has a unique way of doing things.

Street knowledge by the pound,
The attractive woman has a lot of street smarts or urban know-how, using the metaphor that her skills weigh a pound.

Baby never act wild
The attractive woman is always in control and doesn't act impulsively or poorly.

Very low key on the profile
The attractive woman is someone who doesn't attract much attention, and keeps her private life to herself.

Catching feelings is a no,
The attractive woman doesn't form attachments or become emotionally attached to other people easily.

Let me tell you how it goes
The singer is beginning to explain something to the listener, possibly something about the attractive woman or his own intentions.

Herb's the word, spin's the verb
The artist is employing wordplay, using the words 'herb' and 'spin' in reference to marijuana and DJing, respectively.

Lovers it curves so freak what you heard
The artist is describing things (potentially music or dancing) involving curves, and suggesting that people shouldn't be restrained by what they've heard about them.

Rollin' with the phatness
The artist is praising someone, possibly the attractive woman or himself, for being cool and stylish.

You don't even know what the half is
The singer is telling the listener that they don't truly understand or recognize the greatness or value of something, suggesting that he or she does.

You got to pay to play
The artist is suggesting that people have to be skilled, talented, or attractive in some way to 'play' or be involved in a situation.

Just for shorty, bang-bang, to look your way
The singer is describing how people (specifically men) are willing to compete to gain the attention of the attractive woman.

Trumped tight, all day, every day
The singer is describing himself or someone else as being well-prepared and ready to take on any challenge or opportunity.

You're blowing my mind, maybe in time
The singer is greatly impressed by the attractive woman, and is suggesting that there might be a chance for them to get closer in the future.

Baby, I can get you in my ride
The artist is offering the attractive woman a ride, possibly in a car or in a non-literal sense (i.e. a relationship or intimate situation).

Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
The artist is interjecting with a rhythmic or stylistic phrase, saying 'hey yo' multiple times.

Hey yo, that girl looks good
The singer is commenting on the appearance of the attractive woman in question.

Play on, play on playette
The singer is continuing an earlier sentiment, encouraging the attractive woman to continue being herself and playing her role (presumably as something desirable or attractive).

You're my kind of girl, no diggity
The artist is expressing that he values and approves of the attractive woman, using the affirmation 'no diggity'.

Ladies in full effect
The artist is complimenting and acknowledging the presence of women in general.

Ain't nothing goin' on but the rent
The artist is referencing the phrase 'ain't nothing going on but the rent,' meaning that there isn't anything noteworthy or interesting happening at the moment.

Blackstreet productions
The singer is attributing the song or their involvement in the song to Blackstreet, probably for promotional or business purposes.

We out, we out right
The artist is making clear that the song or performance is ending, and they are presently exiting the scene or stage.