Bounce With Me
Bow Wow & Xscape Lyrics

Uh-huh, yo (Oh, oh)
Bow Wow starts the song with a confident ad lib to get the audience pumped up

Uh-huh, yo (Uh-huh, oh, oh)
He follows it up with another ad lib, building up the energy

Uh-huh, yo (Bounce, bounce)
Bow Wow shouts out the song's theme and main action - bouncing

See around here (Uh-huh, uh, huh-uh)
He acknowledges his surroundings, implying that this is where the party is at

I made things that make y'all bounce
Bow Wow boasts about his ability to create music that gets people moving and bouncing

Ya know?
He questions if the listeners understand what he's saying

Ya know what I mean? (Yeah, yeah)
He confirms that the listeners do indeed understand him

Left to right, right to left (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
Bow Wow instructs how to move one's body while bouncing

It's So So Def (Yeah uh)
Bow Wow gives a shoutout to So So Def Recordings, the label he is signed to

And uh, it's going down
He implies that the party is just getting started and things are about to get wild

My man Bow Wow (Bow Wow, yeah hear me now)
Bow Wow refers to himself in the third person, hyping himself up

Yeah, ya heard? (Check it out)
He asks if the audience is listening, and prompts them to pay attention

Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! (Peep game, let's go)
Bow Wow pumps up the crowd, urging them to join him in bouncing

Around here we pop them collars
Xscape jumps in and starts describing the fashion and trends popular in the area they represent

Around here we get them dollars
They also mention the local obsession with money and material success

Every girl I see that look right
Xscape talks about the women they encounter, particularly those who catch their eye

Like me just gotta holla
They claim that these women are interested in them, and they must respond by 'hollering' at them

This kid here all about stackin' up
Bow Wow jumps back in to brag about his focus on earning a lot of money

Talk big here but we can back it up
He asserts that he talks a big game, but can also prove himself in real life

Long 'cause everybody get crunk
The mention of the word 'crunk' implies that everyone is partying hard and having a great time

When they drop in the club starts acting up
The arrival of Bow Wow and his crew is enough to get the entire crowd excited and hyped up

I represent the S-O-S-O, D-E-F-M-O-B
Bow Wow lists the members of his record label, So So Def Recordings

That's me, JD, Da Brat, and JE
He names the specific members of the label founder Jermaine Dupri's crew

So please believe
Bow Wow asks the listeners to have faith in him and take his words seriously

What I do ain't never been done
He implies that his style and approach to music is unique and unprecedented

Ohio is where I'm from
Bow Wow reveals his home state, and where he grew up

I heard what you said
He acknowledges the critics and naysayers who have doubted him

And I saw what you do
He implies that he's been keeping tabs on his haters and keeps a watchful eye on his competition

And y'all playas really don't want none
He threatens those who dare to mess with him or his crew, suggesting that they don't want to start trouble

From the day to the night, I rock
Bow Wow emphasizes his dedication and commitment to making great music all day and all night

Say what you like, never not
He challenges his haters to say whatever they want, because he knows he won't stop and he won't back down

Stayin' alive, living the life
He asserts that he's living his best life, and he's not going to stop anytime soon

Gots to keep it hot
He reminds himself to always stay up-to-date and relevant in the constantly changing music industry

Shotgun in the drop
Bow Wow describes himself riding shotgun in a convertible, likely with someone else driving

Riding good, twenties, TVs, leather and wood
He describes the decadent features of the car he's riding in

Poppin', watching Big Momma
He mentions the movie 'Big Momma's House', implying that he's watching it while in the car or at a party

Holdin' it down like a playa should
He reminds himself (and his listeners) to always act like a 'playa', or someone who is cool and collected in social situations

All I want to do is see ya
The chorus kicks in, with Xscape calling on the audience to bounce with them

Grab a partner hit the floor
They encourage people to dance with a partner and join in the bouncing

Some clap, clap others stomp
The song describes the different ways that people move and engage during the bouncing

But around here we get it crunk when ya
They imply that the party really gets going when people start bouncing

It's the B to the O-W
Bow Wow jumps back in to spell out his name, reminding everyone who he is

Wow even your girl fall in love
He boasts that he's so cool and charming that even other people's girlfriends are attracted to him

When I smile
He suggests that his smile is all it takes to win people over

The type of little guy you ain't seen in a while
He calls himself out for being physically smaller than the typical rapper, but uses it as a point of uniqueness and charm

Ignore the height, just right for you size
Bow Wow suggests that his height doesn't matter, and he is somehow the perfect fit for his fans

I get in where I fit in
He describes his approach to life, simply going with the flow and finding his place in the world

Braided up, paid the bucks
He describes his hairstyle and sense of fashion, implying that he is well-off and has money to spare

And I'm still a kid
He humbly admits that despite his success, he is still young and has a lot to learn

Imagine what life like when I get big
He teases that he will become even more successful and famous as he grows older

I'mma be rich surrounded by chicks
He suggests that his future is filled with money and women

Couple of cars, couple of cribs
He lists the material possessions he hopes to own in the future

Gettin' a couple mill
He emphasizes his focus on earning a lot of money

Shining every time I feel
He suggests that his success will always be reflective of his attitude and inner confidence

You see how So So get ill
He gives another shoutout to his record label, saying that they are the best at what they do

You don't want no stuff up in here
He warns anyone who doesn't belong or is unwanted at the party to stay away

Bow to the wow
He repeats his own name for effect

Flavor in your ear now
He implies that his rhymes and style are so unique and powerful, they'll stay with you like a good taste

I get down 'cause I'm hit bound
He's confident in his ability to create hits and popular music

And I rock an iced out Mickey Mouse around my neck
He describes a piece of jewelry he's wearing, implying that it's flashy and expensive

And I hang on, like Vince Carter
He compares himself to the basketball player Vince Carter, and implies that he is as skilled and talented as Carter is on the court

With his arm in the net
He describes a famous moment in Carter's career, implying that he himself will have many famous and memorable moments

And I outta snatch up your daughters
He's jokingly suggesting that he's so charming, parents should be wary of him around their daughters

But I was brought up with respect
He reassures the listeners that despite his jokes and bravado, he was raised well and knows how to behave appropriately

When I turn 16 I'mma call her though
He's suggesting that he will eventually follow up on his joke and reach out to the daughters of those who doubted him once he's a bit older

And show her how to ride with a baller yo
He's suggesting that he will impress these girls with his wealth and status as a rapper

Let her know why it wouldn't hurt her
He's further suggesting that he can teach these girls something and that he's a good person to have around

Go and fall in love with a, like me along time ago
He's comparing himself to someone who has already made girls fall in love with him, emphasizing his own appeal and attractiveness

I, I, I wanna to see you bounce with me now
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of bouncing and dancing together

Take, take, take it down to the ground with me now
The chorus continues, suggesting that the bouncing and dancing should become even more intense

Shake, shake, shake it all around the town with me now
The chorus implies that everyone should spread the joy and energy of the bouncing and dancing throughout the town

What ya gon' do shorty, what ya gon' do
The song ends with Xscape asking the listeners what they plan to do next, and challenges them to keep the party going