Do What It Do
Bow Wow/Jermaine Dupri Lyrics


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[Jermaine Dupri]
Down south let me see what ya bouncin' like
West coast let me see what ya crumpin' like
Mid West let me see what ya mono like
East coast let me see what ya shakin' like
C'mon

[Bow Wow]
You seen my tapes, seen my shows
Heard my songs, you know how it goes
Since 87 I've been having this effect on these females
Power to make them stand and listen to me like a sea shell
I got what they want, I know how they like it
Got what ya need baby please don't fight it
You know my status, know my flow
You know that nigga that u wit, he ain't even close

[Bridge]
I'm money in the bag, all I do is pop tags
Don't you wanna be down, with somebody that's gonna make you smile and laugh
Don't you wanna be down
I'm young, I'm fly and I got the swag, that u need in your life
I'm a young J.Brown, I'm super bad, guaranteed to treat you right
Let's ride

[Chorus]
All I need is one time and I bet you go crazy
Cause I'ma make you do what it do baby
No if's, no and's, no but's or maybe's
Cause I'ma make you do what it do baby
Don't worry, don't trip, just hurry hurry and bring it over here baby
Don't worry, don't trip, just hurry cause I'ma make you do what it do baby

Ya nigga 18 now, you ain't know
If you touch me like you did when we was kids
It's on, its on, I'ma take ya home
I'm grown , I'm grown, I'll make ya moan
If you want it, better act like you want it cause the girl right beside you want your spot
If you know what it is, act like you know, bring your pretty self over here and drop it like its hot
For the Beezy weezy lil like easy, say in on the tele and do it like its for TV
You could win or lose, its up to you how u play it
You see it, I ain't gotta say it, I'm money in the bag all I do is pop tags
Don't you wanna be down
With somebody that's gonna make you smile and laugh
Don't you wanna be down

[Chorus]

[Repeat: x2]
Down south let me see what ya bouncin' like
West coast let me see what ya crumpin' like
Mid West let me see what ya mono like
East coast let me see what ya shakin' like
C'mon





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri’s song Do What It Do, the artists are encouraging people from all regions to dance and express themselves. The chorus serves as the main message of the song: “Cause I’m a make you do what it do baby, no ifs, no ands, no buts or maybes.” Bow Wow raps about his fame and success, stating that he knows what women want and how they like it. He claims that he’s “money in the bag” and guarantees to make anyone smile and laugh. He even makes a reference to James Brown, an artist who was famous for his dancing and stage presence. Jermaine Dupri encourages people from different regions to showcase their signature dance styles such as crumping from the West Coast and mono from the Midwest.


The lyrics show the desire to have fun and let go of inhibitions. They portray music as a unifying tool that can bring people together, regardless of backgrounds or regional differences. The song is an ode to all the people who love to dance and move their bodies to the rhythm. The artists' assertiveness and confidence in their abilities to make people dance is empowering and highlights the impact that hip-hop music can have on people.


Line by Line Meaning

Down south let me see what ya bouncin' like
Let me see how the women down south move their bodies


West coast let me see what ya crumpin' like
Let me see how the women on the west coast dance


Mid West let me see what ya mono like
Let me see how the women in the Midwest dance alone


East coast let me see what ya shakin' like
Let me see how the women on the east coast shake their bodies


You seen my tapes, seen my shows
You've watched my performances and know who I am


Heard my songs, you know how it goes
You've listened to my music and understand what I do


Since 87 I've been having this effect on these females
Women have been attracted to me since 1987


Power to make them stand and listen to me like a sea shell
My music has the ability to captivate and hold a woman's attention


I got what they want, I know how they like it
Women are attracted to me because I know what they desire and how they want it


Got what ya need baby please don't fight it
I have what you need, so don't resist it


You know my status, know my flow
You understand my reputation and the way I perform


You know that nigga that u wit, he ain't even close
The guy you're with is nowhere near my level


I'm money in the bag, all I do is pop tags
I have a lot of money and love to spend it frivolously


Don't you wanna be down, with somebody that's gonna make you smile and laugh
Don't you want to be with someone who will bring joy to your life?


I'm young, I'm fly and I got the swag, that u need in your life
I'm young, stylish and have everything you need in a partner


I'm a young J.Brown, I'm super bad, guaranteed to treat you right
I'm like a young James Brown, the best, and will treat you well


All I need is one time and I bet you go crazy
If I have a chance with you, I'm confident you'll love it


Cause I'ma make you do what it do baby
I will make you dance, move and do what you do best


No if's, no and's, no but's or maybe's
No hesitation, no excuses, no maybes


Don't worry, don't trip, just hurry hurry and bring it over here baby
Don't be nervous, just come over here quickly


Ya nigga 18 now, you ain't know
I'm 18 now, in case you didn't know


If you touch me like you did when we was kids
If you touch me like you did when we were younger


It's on, its on, I'ma take ya home
I'm going to make a move on you and probably take you home


I'm grown , I'm grown, I'll make ya moan
I'm an adult now and can give you pleasure


If you want it, better act like you want it cause the girl right beside you want your spot
If you want me, you better act quickly because the girl next to you is also interested


If you know what it is, act like you know, bring your pretty self over here and drop it like its hot
If you understand what I'm talking about, come over here and dance provocatively


You could win or lose, its up to you how u play it
You could either win or lose in this situation, depending on how you respond


You see it, I ain't gotta say it, I'm money in the bag all I do is pop tags
You can see my wealth and status, I don't have to explain it


Repeat x2
This part of the chorus is repeated twice


Down south let me see what ya bouncin' like
Let me see how the women down south move their bodies


West coast let me see what ya crumpin' like
Let me see how the women on the west coast dance


Mid West let me see what ya mono like
Let me see how the women in the Midwest dance alone


East coast let me see what ya shakin' like
Let me see how the women on the east coast shake their bodies


Chorus
This is the chorus of the song




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE CENNETT, PAULUS BOLER, M. BRIGNAC, K. HOLLERMAN, DANIEL TARREGANO

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