1. Bow Wow is a Ja… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Bow Wow.
1. Bow Wow is a Japanese heavy metal band from Tokyo, formed in 1975. The band released their self-titled debut in 1976. The band briefly changed their name to Vow Wow from 1984-1990, and changed back to Bow Wow by their 1995 album Bow Wow #1.
2. Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper, actor and television host. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his first album, Beware of Dog, in 2000 at age 13, which was followed by Doggy Bag in 2001. In 2003, Bow Wow released his third album Unleashed, which was the first album released after dropping the "Lil'" from his stage name.
Bow Wow made his first movie appearance in All About the Benjamins, in 2002 as a cameo. In the same year, Bow Wow made his debut as the lead role in Like Mike. He later began to undertake lead roles in movies, such as Johnson Family Vacation in 2004 and Roll Bounce in 2005. He also played a supporting role in the film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift in 2006. Bow Wow also appeared in five episodes of the television series Entourage, and starred as Brody Nelson in CSI: Cyber until the show's cancelation in 2016.
In his career, Bow Wow has had three top ten hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. He has sold over 10 million copies and 14 million digital assets worldwide.
Been Doin' This
Bow Wow Lyrics
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Say man
Old niggas told me there two types of nigga I life you know
Niggas who talk that shit
And niggas who do that shit
[Chorus]
Let them niggas goin' hate cos they got to
Hey you know I been doing this for years
Other niggas saying wait, I ain't got to
Other niggas cop two
And you know I been doing this for years
Why theses niggas goin' hate?
Cos they got to
Never let em stop you
Hey you know I been doing this for years
Other niggas saying wait, I ain't got to
You know I been not to
You know I been doing this for years.
Hit the club do it big
Show these niggas how I live
100 gs for the chain
Couple mill for the crib
If you had it like I had
I bet you do it like this
Lamborghini dubs going up
Looking so sick
I make it rain
I make it rain
In any club that I go into
Toss a couple stacks out
Balling yeah that's what I do
And these niggas know exactly what I'm riding on
(what you ride homie)
24 inches on the old school
Beat up knocking
These hoes keep jocking
And these tags I'ma pop em
I'm a real show shopper
Sold out shows everywhere I go
Just to hear the young boy from the old ways flow
When it comes to the money imam get that doe
Imam get that doe nigga that's for sure
Can't nobody do it quite like this man
They cool but they ain't like this man
Got ice on my neck and my wrist man
Y'all niggas can't do it like this man
And I'm still on top whether you like it or not
Nigga I won't flop
What you think cos I sold a couple of million I'm goin' stop?
[Chorus]
These Nigga can't do it like I
Everyday this nigga stay fly
26 inches be on my ride
Hear my dubs be suicide
Still black card spending
If it's hot then I'm in it
When it comes to the hoes you know I'ma get em
At the mall everyday so you know that I'm fitted
Everything that I done hop in undid it
Tell these men first time I drop
6 years later still on top
Making these hits but it ain't goin' stop
I'ma get this money til my casket drop
And yes, yes my nigga I'ma baller
They had to nickname me Mr tear the mall up
Clip the bar
When I hit that mall
Shut the whole mall down
Buying everything I saw
And these lame niggas hating on me cos they hoes all want me
Hey it ain't my fault
You should having it, check homie
Something like a pimp
Yeah I ball from a sip
So much money in my pocket got me walking with a limp
And you say you got money but I ain't like this
And I'ma keep shining on you haters so sick
[Chorus]
The song "Been Doin' This" by Bow Wow featuring T.I. is all about being confident in oneself and not caring about the opinions of others who are trying to bring you down. The chorus repeats the phrase "been doing this for years" to emphasize that Bow Wow has been in the game for a long time and knows what he's doing. T.I.'s verse highlights the difference between those who talk about success and those who actually achieve it, implying that Bow Wow is one of the latter.
The first verse talks about Bow Wow's extravagant lifestyle and the wealth he's accumulated over the years. He boasts about his cars, jewelry, and real estate, saying that if others had what he had, they would do the same. He also talks about his reputation as a show stopper, always selling out shows and keeping the audiences enthralled with his performance. The second verse continues in the same vein, with Bow Wow talking about his constant high status, black card spending, and popularity with the ladies.
Overall, the song is all about boasting and confidence in one's abilities, with Bow Wow the main focus of the narrative. He doesn't care what others say about him or his success - he knows he's the real deal and isn't afraid to show it off.
Line by Line Meaning
Say man
Let me tell you something.
Old niggas told me there two types of nigga I life you know
Older guys have told me that there are two kinds of people in life.
Niggas who talk that shit
People who talk big but don't back it up.
And niggas who do that shit
People who actually follow through and do what they say they will.
Let them niggas goin' hate cos they got to
Those guys who talk crap are going to hate because it's in their nature to be negative.
What I care about you
I don't care what you think of me.
Hey you know I been doing this for years
I've been in this game for a long time.
Other niggas saying wait, I ain't got to
Other people might say they don't have to wait like I have.
Other niggas cop two
Other people buy two of everything.
Why theses niggas goin' hate?
Why are these guys hating on me?
Never let em stop you
Don't let others bring you down.
You know I been not to
I've been through a lot.
Hit the club do it big
I go out to clubs and party hard.
Show these niggas how I live
I'm showing off my lifestyle to others.
100 gs for the chain
My chain costs $100,000.
Couple mill for the crib
My house costs a couple of million dollars.
If you had it like I had
If you had the amount of money I have.
I bet you do it like this
You would probably live the way I do.
Lamborghini dubs going up
My Lamborghini has wheels that are impressive.
Looking so sick
It looks awesome.
I make it rain
I throw around a lot of money when I go out.
In any club that I go into
I make it rain at every club I go to.
Toss a couple stacks out
I throw out some hundred dollar bills.
Balling yeah that's what I do
I love to show off my wealth.
And these niggas know exactly what I'm riding on (what you ride homie)
Everyone knows what kind of car I drive.
24 inches on the old school
I have 24 inch rims on my old school car.
Beat up knocking
My car's engine makes noise because it's old.
These hoes keep jocking
Girls keep trying to get with me.
And these tags I'ma pop em
I'm going to take the price tags off everything I buy.
I'm a real show shopper
I shop to show off to others.
Sold out shows everywhere I go
All of my concerts are always sold out.
Just to hear the young boy from the old ways flow
People like my music and come to my shows to hear me perform.
When it comes to the money imam get that doe
I'm determined to always make money.
Imam get that doe nigga that's for sure
I will definitely make that money, no doubt about it.
Can't nobody do it quite like this man
No one can live like I do.
They cool but they ain't like this man
Other people are cool, but they can't live like me.
Got ice on my neck and my wrist man
I'm wearing expensive jewelry on my neck and wrist.
Y'all niggas can't do it like this man
Others can't live like I do.
And I'm still on top whether you like it or not
I'm at the top of my field, and don't care if others don't like it.
Nigga I won't flop
I won't fail.
What you think cos I sold a couple of million I'm goin' stop?
Do you think I will stop just because I've sold a few million records?
These Nigga can't do it like I
Nobody else can live life like me.
Everyday this nigga stay fly
Every day I look good and stay stylish.
26 inches be on my ride
The rims on my car are 26 inches.
Hear my dubs be suicide
My rims are so nice they will make you want to kill yourself.
Still black card spending
I'm still spending a lot of money without worrying about the cost.
If it's hot then I'm in it
If something is popular, you can bet that I'm into it too.
When it comes to the hoes you know I'ma get em
I'm good at getting girls.
At the mall everyday so you know that I'm fitted
I'm at the mall all the time to buy new clothes.
Everything that I done hop in undid it
Everything that I accomplish, I celebrate by buying new things.
Tell these men first time I drop
I made it big when I first hit the scene.
6 years later still on top
I'm still successful six years later.
Making these hits but it ain't goin' stop
I'm making hit songs, and I'm not going to stop anytime soon.
I'ma get this money til my casket drop
I'll be making money until I die.
And yes, yes my nigga I'ma baller
Yes, I'm a baller.
They had to nickname me Mr tear the mall up
I shop so much, they had to give me a nickname.
Clip the bar
I'm hanging out at a bar.
When I hit that mall
When I go to the mall.
Shut the whole mall down
I'm buying so much that the mall has to close.
Buying everything I saw
I'm buying everything I like.
And these lame niggas hating on me cos they hoes all want me
Guys are hating on me because their girl wants to be with me.
Hey it ain't my fault
It's not my problem.
Something like a pimp
I'm like a pimp.
Yeah I ball from a sip
I always ball, even when I'm drinking.
So much money in my pocket got me walking with a limp
I have so much money in my pocket that it's weighing me down.
And you say you got money but I ain't like this
You might say you have money, but you can't live life like me.
And I'ma keep shining on you haters so sick
I'm going to keep being successful and making you haters sick.
[Chorus]
This is the chorus that repeats throughout the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAD GREGORY MOSS, CLIFFORD HARRIS, LAMAR EDWARDS
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