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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.
Better ft. T-Pain
Bow Wow Lyrics
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Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Yeah, T-Pain, Bow Weezy
T-Pain sing to em
Oh,
(Do what it do)
(Do what it do)
(Do what it do)
But you just keep living ya life and they keep wasting time hating on you
(Hating on you)
(Hating on you)
They be hating on you, hating on you, hating on you
And they get mad when you win 'cause that's when they lose,
that's when they lose, that's when they lose
And you got better shit to do with your time
They hating on ya, be'cause they know you bad
Must be doing something right, if you got these bitches mad
She never met her pops he left when she was five
Now she 19 stripping enough just to pay the bills
A single parent mom know it gotta be hard
Plus her baby daddy never seen the kid
She searching for love and she say that it’s tough
Be'cause she dances it’s hard to find a man
And between all that she still in school
Using college as a back up plan
And like Pac said, keep ya head up
I know it’s hard at times, you get fed up
But don’t let up, gotta stay strong
But whatever you do just don’t give up
Don’t worry bout em, just do you
Stay focused, get on your grind
Just know that you can call on me
Whenever them niggas get out of line
And see a good friend is so hard to find
Somebody who down to ride
The best is yet to come for you
Don’t let nobody steal your pride
Oh,
Baby, they can all say what they want 'cause you make it do what it do
(Do what it do)
(Do what it do)
(Do what it do)
But you just keep living ya life and they keep wasting time hating on you
(Hating on you)
(Hating on you)
They be hating on you, hating on you, hating on you
And they get mad when you win 'cause that's when they lose,
that's when they lose, that's when they lose (That's when they lose baby, yeah)
And you got better shit to do with your time
You done came up, that’s why everybody done changed up
You would think you worked at Gold’s gym
The way you done stepped your weight up
Got a new man and got a new life
She bout to become a new wife
Looking like a new woman
Feels like you been blessed twice
Done stopped dancing and graduated
All it took was a little patience
Never mind how you got here
Just know that you finally made it
I’m just living in it but it's your world
You deserve it, you worked hard, you ballin’ now
Got a new car, no car note, 'cause it’s paid off (Damn)
I’m proud of ya, (proud of ya) you came a long way (Yeah)
And if you need some inspiration
Just let this song play
Be'cause a good friend is so hard to find
Somebody who down to ride
The best is yet, to come for you
Don’t let nobody steal your pride
Oh,
Baby, they can all say what they want ''cause you make it do what it do
(Do what it do)
(Do what it do)
(Do what it do)
But you just keep living ya life and they keep wasting time hating on you
(Hating on you)
(Hating on you)
They be hating on you, hating on you, hating on you
And they get mad when you win ''cause that's when they lose,
that's when they lose, that's when they lose
And you got better shit to do with your time
Aye, let em, let em, let em hate
That’s why they hating girl, you winning so don’t pay em no attention
Let em, let em, let em hate
Jealous of ya 'cause they can’t be in your position
Let em, let em, let em hate
That’s why they hating girl, you winning so don’t pay em no attention
Let em, let em, let em, let em hate
jealous of ya ''cause they can’t be in your position
Oh,
Baby, they can all say what they want ''cause you make it do what it do
(Do what it do)
(Do what it do)
(Do what it do) (Yeah, Aye sing to em Pain)
But you just keep living ya life and they keep wasting time hating on you
(Hating on you)
(Hating on you)
(Hating on you) (Yeah, oh oh)
They be hating on you, hating on you, hating on you
And they get mad when you win 'cause that's when they lose,
that's when they lose, that's when they lose (Yeah Yeah, Yeah Yeah)
And you got better shit to do with your time
The lyrics to Bow Wow ft. T-Pain's song "Better" address the issue of people hating on success and how to deal with it. The song expresses the sentiment that successful individuals are often met with jealousy and negativity from those around them, but the key to overcoming this is to simply keep living one's life and not waste time on the haters. The opening lines repeat "Ooh" several times before introducing T-Pain’s vocals, who sings about how people can say whatever they want as long as the person continues to do what they do best. This is followed by Bow Wow's rap verse which tells the story of a woman who has faced various hardships but refuses to give up on her goals. The chorus repeats the message of the song, that success and happiness are more important than the opinions of others.
The lyrics are an inspiring reminder that focusing on one's own goals and not letting other people bring you down is key to success. The song's uplifting message is enhanced by the upbeat melody and catchy chorus. The rap verse contrasts with T-Pain's smoother vocals and adds depth to the track. Overall, the song encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and not let the haters get in the way of their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Ooh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Ooh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Yeah, T-Pain, Bow Weezy
Acknowledging the presence of T-Pain and Bow Wow
T-Pain sing to em
An instruction for T-Pain to start singing
Oh,
Expressing admiration or surprise
Baby, they can all say what they want 'cause you make it do what it do
Others may criticize, but you make things work out
(Do what it do)
Just do what you do best
But you just keep living ya life and they keep wasting time hating on you
Ignore the haters, keep living your life
(Hating on you)
Pointing out that others are envious and disapprove of your success
They be hating on you, hating on you, hating on you
Repeating the fact that others are envious and disapprove of your success
And they get mad when you win 'cause that's when they lose,
Others become angry when you succeed
that's when they lose, that's when they lose
Repeating that others become unhappy when you succeed
And you got better shit to do with your time
You have more important things to do than worry about haters
They hating on ya, be'cause they know you bad
Others are envious because you are good at what you do
Must be doing something right, if you got these bitches mad
Your success attracts attention, even negative attention
She never met her pops he left when she was five
Telling a story about a woman who never met her father
Now she 19 stripping enough just to pay the bills
The woman is stripping to make ends meet
A single parent mom know it gotta be hard
It's difficult to be a single mother
Plus her baby daddy never seen the kid
The father of her child has never met the child
She searching for love and she say that it’s tough
The woman is looking for a romantic relationship
Be'cause she dances it’s hard to find a man
Her job as a stripper makes it difficult for her to find a partner
And between all that she still in school
Despite her job, she is still pursuing an education
Using college as a back up plan
College education is a back-up option in case her job doesn't work out
And like Pac said, keep ya head up
Referencing Tupac's song "Keep Ya Head Up", which encourages women to stay strong through hard times
I know it’s hard at times, you get fed up
Recognizing that life can be difficult and overwhelming
But don’t let up, gotta stay strong
Encouraging her to be resilient and persevere through challenges
But whatever you do just don’t give up
Urging her to never give up on herself
Don’t worry bout em, just do you
Ignore the negative people and focus on yourself
Stay focused, get on your grind
Reminding her to remain dedicated and work hard
Just know that you can call on me
Assuring her that she can depend on him for support
Whenever them niggas get out of line
Offering to help when others mistreat her
And see a good friend is so hard to find
Reminding her that finding trustworthy friends is rare
Somebody who down to ride
A true friend who is loyal and supportive
The best is yet to come for you
Believing that things will only get better for her
Don’t let nobody steal your pride
Encouraging her to maintain her self-respect and dignity
You done came up, that’s why everybody done changed up
Noting that people treat her differently now that she is successful
You would think you worked at Gold’s gym
Implying that she has physically transformed for the better
The way you done stepped your weight up
Using a metaphor for her improving her life
Got a new man and got a new life
Moving on to a better life with a new partner
She bout to become a new wife
Implying that she is engaged or getting married
Looking like a new woman
She looks different and feels different
Feels like you been blessed twice
Expressing gratitude for the improvements in her life
Done stopped dancing and graduated
She no longer does her previous job and has earned a degree
All it took was a little patience
It took time and persistence to make positive changes
Never mind how you got here
The details of her journey are not important
Just know that you finally made it
Celebrating her success and accomplishments
I’m just living in it but it's your world
Acknowledging that her life is her own and he is just a part of it
You deserve it, you worked hard, you ballin’ now
Recognizing the effort she put in to achieve her success
Got a new car, no car note, 'cause it’s paid off (Damn)
She can afford to buy a car without a loan because she is financially stable
I’m proud of ya, (proud of ya) you came a long way (Yeah)
Expressing admiration for her accomplishments
And if you need some inspiration
Offering to provide motivation and support
Just let this song play
This song can be a source of encouragement and strength for her
Jealous of ya 'cause they can’t be in your position
Others are envious of her because they want to be where she is
Let em, let em, let em hate
Ignore the haters or negative people
That’s why they hating girl, you winning so don’t pay em no attention
People are hating because she is successful, but she shouldn't let them affect her
And they get mad when you win ''cause that's when they lose,
Others get upset when she succeeds because it makes them feel inadequate
(Yeah Yeah, Yeah Yeah)
A repeated vocalization to emphasize the point
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPH BAUSS, FAHEEM RASHEED NAJM, PETER ALBERTZ, SHAD GREGORY MOSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Zobbie-Zo
2024 still listening to this song
@1989KELBEL
This song inspired me! I was a dancer for several years and every night I would go into work and this was on my playlist! It always gave me motivation to know where I was going and to stay on track. I am currently going to school for nursing and I have quit dancing! I’m so proud of me ♥️
@robertsingleton3177
That's big congrats
@Robertovandre
I liked much of your history, well cool.
@ForeignCease
Prada you too
@shakkawoodward1264
Woooorrrrkkkk booooo!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ that's how you get it!!!!!
@Fernando_Play
Congrats for you
@GokuGohan2015
Bow Wow shouldn't have stopped making music, he was a great artist.
@maxrock2939
True
@bizaroweed8717
Gavin Greene he gonna do an album soon trust me