There are multiple artists with the name Bow Wow.

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.

The Don The Dutch
Bow Wow Lyrics

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Uh, Neptunes (Neptunes)
Uh, Bow Wow, aka, The Don, The Dutch
Fo' show, Star Trak, collabo

[Chorus: x2]
They call me Bow Wow, The Don, The Dutch
Ask the girl, man she know what's up
They call me Bow Wow, The Don, The Dutch

(The Dutch) get out my face, homie don't get smacked up

When's the last time ya seen, a MC so clean
I do my thing, they do even think I'm sixteen
I gotta couple of cribs, push a couple of cars
I pull the Maserati out the garage
That's how I ride, I'm worldwide, international
Say you better, whatever, don't be irrational
See me passing you, why going ya lost
Hit you at the light, and I'ma dust ya Porsche
Cause I'ma dope MC, and I'm down by law
Fremelay her on the way to New York
To you MC's, who jock my style
You better freeze, 'fore I get hos-tile
You want to piece, but ya not like Bow
As you can see, I'm much realer
Was born to get on and preform, get scrilla
The freshest of the fresh, the best, you know it

[Chorus x2]

Everywhere I go, sold out shows
So many chicks, all over the globe
I got a GR plane, I fly it a lot
Girls be on board, all over my jock
I kicks lots a game, jewels galore
On the scene, should I go Velour
Some girl in Spain, by the name of Deja
Chill wit Ming Ling, when I'm down in Asia
Ain't nobody, my same age
Flow like I flow, when I gets on stage
Number one hits, you know my style
Y'all know how I get down
I rock funky fresh gear, that's what I'm about
The Jordan's, is brand new, but mines ain't out
I got braids, durag, a new white tee
What I need what an eighty, when I rock minks

[Chorus: x2]

[Bridge]
Baby your so cool
I feel so cool
Baby your so cool
I feel so cool

[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Don The Dutch," Bow Wow, also known as Shad Moss, boasts about his luxurious lifestyle and successful music career. He introduces himself as "The Don The Dutch" with the chorus emphasizing this as his nickname. He claims to be a clean rapper and even describes himself as being mistaken for a sixteen-year-old despite surpassing that age. His success is reflected in his wealth, which includes owning multiple properties and luxury cars, specifically mentioning his Maserati. Bow Wow states that he's a "dope MC" and warns others not to copy his style unless they want to be considered "hos-tile."

Throughout the song, Bow Wow describes his experiences touring globally and performing in front of sold-out crowds. He indicates that he has a lot of female fans around the world, and even owns his private jet, which is often full of girls vying for his attention. He also mentions various women he knows worldwide, including Deja in Spain and Ming Ling in Asia. Bow Wow reinforces his fashion sense by referencing his fresh and funky wardrobe, which also includes newly acquired Jordans. The song ends by reiterating the chorus as Bow Wow warns others not to mess with him, signifying his status as "The Don The Dutch."

Line by Line Meaning

Uh, Neptunes (Neptunes)
Acknowledgement of The Neptunes' production on the song

Uh, Bow Wow, aka, The Don, The Dutch
Bow Wow introducing himself by various aliases

Fo' show, Star Trak, collabo
Affirmation of the collaboration between Bow Wow and Star Trak

[Chorus: x2] They call me Bow Wow, The Don, The Dutch Ask the girl, man she know what's up They call me Bow Wow, The Don, The Dutch (The Dutch) get out my face, homie don't get smacked up
Reiteration of Bow Wow's aliases with a warning for anyone who tries to disrespect him

When's the last time ya seen, a MC so clean
Bow Wow asking when anyone has last seen a rapper who is as polished as him

I do my thing, they do even think I'm sixteen
Bow Wow asserts his talent as a rapper even though he is young

I gotta couple of cribs, push a couple of cars
Bow Wow owns multiple homes and cars

I pull the Maserati out the garage
Bow Wow specifically drives a Maserati

That's how I ride, I'm worldwide, international
Bow Wow boasts of his global recognition and influence

Say you better, whatever, don't be irrational
Bow Wow warns others to not act foolishly

See me passing you, why going ya lost
Bow Wow is faster and more successful than his competition

Hit you at the light, and I'ma dust ya Porsche
Bow Wow will outperform anyone, even when driving a luxury sports car

Cause I'ma dope MC, and I'm down by law
Bow Wow is an excellent rapper who follows the law

Fremelay her on the way to New York
Unclear meaning, potentially a reference to a person or location on his way to New York

To you MC's, who jock my style
Bow Wow is talking to emcees who imitate his style

You better freeze, 'fore I get hos-tile
Bow Wow warns these imitators to stop before he becomes angry

You want to piece, but ya not like Bow
Bow Wow is unique and cannot be replicated

As you can see, I'm much realer
Bow Wow is authentic and genuine

Was born to get on and preform, get scrilla
Bow Wow believes he was born to perform and make money

The freshest of the fresh, the best, you know it
Bow Wow is the most fashionable and talented rapper in the game

[Chorus x2] They call me Bow Wow, The Don, The Dutch Ask the girl, man she know what's up They call me Bow Wow, The Don, The Dutch (The Dutch) get out my face, homie don't get smacked up
Reiteration of Bow Wow's aliases with a warning for anyone who tries to disrespect him

Everywhere I go, sold out shows
Bow Wow sells out shows wherever he performs

So many chicks, all over the globe
Bow Wow has a large female following worldwide

I got a GR plane, I fly it a lot
Bow Wow owns a private plane and travels frequently

Girls be on board, all over my jock
Girls are enamored with Bow Wow and his fame

I kicks lots a game, jewels galore
Bow Wow sports expensive jewelry and is smooth with his words

On the scene, should I go Velour
Unclear meaning, potentially a reference to clothing

Some girl in Spain, by the name of Deja
Bow Wow mentions a girl he met in Spain named Deja

Chill wit Ming Ling, when I'm down in Asia
Bow Wow hangs out with someone named Ming Ling when he travels to Asia

Ain't nobody, my same age
Bow Wow believes none of his competitors are as young as he is

Flow like I flow, when I gets on stage
Bow Wow believes he has a unique style that cannot be replicated

Number one hits, you know my style
Bow Wow is known for his chart-topping music

Y'all know how I get down
Bow Wow's style and demeanor are well known to his fans

I rock funky fresh gear, that's what I'm about
Bow Wow likes to wear stylish and unique clothing

The Jordan's, is brand new, but mines ain't out
Bow Wow has unreleased Jordan shoes

I got braids, durag, a new white tee
Bow Wow describes his current outfit

What I need what an eighty, when I rock minks
Unclear meaning, potentially referencing an expensive accessory he wears

[Bridge] Baby your so cool I feel so cool Baby your so cool I feel so cool
Unclear meaning, potentially a transition to a new topic or simply a repeated refrain

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAD GREGORY MOSS, RAHMAN GRIFFIN, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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