Bounce With Me
Bow Wow feat. Xscape Lyrics
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Uh-huh, yo
(Oh, oh)
Uh-huh, yo
(Uh-huh, oh, oh)
Uh-huh, yo
(Bounce, bounce)
See around here
I make things that make y'all bounce
Ya know?
Heh, ya know what I mean?
(Yeah, yeah)
Left to right, right to left
(Uh-huh, uh-huh)
It's So So Def
(Yeah uh)
And uh it's going down
Ya know what I mean?
(Yeah)
My man Bow Wow
(Bow Wow, yeah hear me now)
Yeah ya heard?
(Check it out)
Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!
(Peep game, let's go)
Around here we pop them collars
Around here we get them dollars
Every girl I see that look right
A nigga like me just gotta holla
This kid here all about stackin' up
Got big head but we can back it up
Long cause everybody get crunk
When we drop in the club starts acting up
I represent the S-O-S-O, D-E-F-M-O-B
That's me, JD, Brat, and JE
So please believe
What I do ain't never been done
Ohio is where I'm from
I heard what you said
And I saw what you do
And y'all playas really don't want none
From the day to the night, I ROCK
Say what you like, NEVER NOT
Stayin' alive, living the life
Gots to keep it hot
Shotgun in the drop, riding good
Twenties, TVs, leather and wood
Poppin', watching Big Momma
Holdin' it down like a playa should
Sing-a-long now!
All I wanna do is see ya
Bounce with me, bounce with me
Grab a partner hit the floor
Bounce with me, bounce with me
Some clap, clap others stomp
But around here we get it crunk when ya
Bounce with me, bounce with me
It's the B to the O-W
Wow even your girl fall in love
When I smile
The tight little guy you ain't seen in a while
Ignore the hype, just right for you size
I get in where I fit in
Braided up, made the bucks
And I'm still a kid
Imagine what life like when I get big
I'mma be rich surrounded by chicks
Couple of cars, couple of cribs
Gettin' a couple of mills
Shining every time I feel
You see how So So get ill
You don't want no stuff up in here
Bow to the wow get it in your ear now
I get down cause I'm hit bound
And I rock an iced out Mickey Mouse around my neck
And I hang on niggas like Vince Carter
With his arm in the net
And I outta snatch up your daughters
But I was brought up with respect
When I turn 16 I'mma call her though
And show her how to ride with a baller yo
Let her know why it wouldn't hurt her
To fall in love with a {nigga} like me a long time ago
Sing-a-long now!
I, I, I wanna see you bounce with me now
Take, take, take it down to the ground with me now
Shake, shake, shake it all around the town with me now
What'cha gon do shorty, what'cha gon do
The song "Bounce With Me" is a collaboration between Bow Wow and Xscape, produced by Jermaine Dupri, and was released in 2000 on Bow Wow's album Beware of Dog. The song begins with JD (Jermaine Dupri) introducing Bow Wow and showcasing the So So Def sound, which is all about making people get up and dance. The lyrics are filled with Bow Wow bragging about his big head, making money, and his plans to get even bigger in the future. He invites everyone to bounce with him and dance to the beat, and even encourages them to grab a partner and hit the floor. The song is catchy, upbeat, and embodies the party spirit.
The lyrics of "Bounce With Me" represent the typical desires and aspirations of a pop-rap artist in the late 90s and early 2000s - money, fame, and women. Bow Wow is confident and unapologetic about his ambitions, and his lyrics reflect this. He presents himself as a young, cool guy with a lot of style and swagger. The repeated lyrics "bounce with me" and the energetic beat of the song encourage listeners to get up and dance, which is what Bow Wow ultimately wants them to do.
However, the lyrics also highlight the problematic gender dynamics that were prevalent in pop-rap music at the time. Bow Wow objectifies women, referring to them as "shorty" or "chick", and flaunts his wealth and success as a way to attract them. While the song is fun, its lyrics reinforce gender stereotypes and promote materialism.
Line by Line Meaning
Around here we pop them collars
In this area, we put up our collars in a fashionable style
Around here we get them dollars
In this area, we earn a lot of money
Every girl I see that look right
Whenever I encounter an attractive girl
A nigga like me just gotta holla
I cannot help but approach her to hit on her
This kid here all about stackin' up
I am all about accumulating wealth
Got big head but we can back it up
I am confident in my abilities to support my boasts
Long cause everybody get crunk
Since it's been a long time, everyone gets excited
When we drop in the club starts acting up
When we show up at the club things get wild
I represent the S-O-S-O, D-E-F-M-O-B
I represent the music group So So Def Mob
What I do ain't never been done
Nobody has ever done what I do before
Ohio is where I'm from
I am from the state of Ohio
I heard what you said
I listened to your words
And I saw what you do
I paid attention to your actions
And y'all playas really don't want none
And all of you other players do not want to mess with me
From the day to the night, I ROCK
I am cool and successful both during the day and night
Say what you like, NEVER NOT
You can say whatever you like, but it has never changed me
Stayin' alive, living the life
I am staying alive and living my best life
Gots to keep it hot
I have to keep myself relevant and popular
Shotgun in the drop, riding good
I'm sitting in the passenger seat of a convertible car and having a great time
Twenties, TVs, leather, and wood
The car's interior has nice things such as TVs and leather seats
Poppin', watching Big Momma
We are hanging out and watching the movie 'Big Momma'
Holdin' it down like a playa should
Acting cool and holding it together like a player should
All I wanna do is see ya
I just want to see you
Bounce with me, bounce with me
I want you to dance with me
Grab a partner hit the floor
Find a dance partner and start dancing
Some clap, clap others stomp
Some people clap their hands while others stomp their feet to the music
But around here, we get it crunk when ya
But in this area, we get incredibly hyped up when you
It's the B to the O-W
My name is Bow Wow
Wow even your girl fall in love
Even your girlfriend falls in love with me
When I smile
When I smile
The tight little guy you ain't seen in a while
I am the short guy you haven't seen in a while
Ignore the hype, just right for your size
Do not focus on the hype, I am the perfect size for you
I get in where I fit in
I fit in where I can
Braided up, made the bucks
I have braided hair and made a lot of money
And I'm still a kid
I am still a child
Imagine what life like when I get big
Just wait and see what my life is like when I grow up
I'mma be rich surrounded by chicks
I will be wealthy and surrounded by women
Couple of cars, couple of cribs
I will have a few cars and homes
Gettin' a couple of mills
Making millions of dollars
Shining every time I feel
I am shining every time I feel happy
You see how So So get ill
You can see how talented the So So Def Mob is
You don't want no stuff up in here
You do not want any trouble in here
Bow to the wow get it in your ear now
Listen carefully to Bow Wow now
I get down cause I'm hit bound
I am popular and providing entertainment
And I rock an iced out Mickey Mouse around my neck
I wear a necklace with an iced-out Mickey Mouse pendant
And I hang on niggas like Vince Carter
I hang out with people like Vince Carter
With his arm in the net
While he is performing impressively
And I outta snatch up your daughters
I could potentially date or court your daughters
But I was brought up with respect
But I was raised to be respectful
When I turn 16 I'mma call her though
When I turn 16, I will contact her, though
And show her how to ride with a baller yo
And show her how to ride with someone who has money and success
Let her know why it wouldn't hurt her
I will explain to her why it would be beneficial for her
To fall in love with a {nigga} like me a long time ago
To start a long-lasting relationship with someone like me earlier
I, I, I wanna see you bounce with me now
I want to see you dance with me now
Take, take, take it down to the ground with me now
Take the dance down to the ground level with me now
Shake, shake, shake it all around the town with me now
Shake your body all around the town with me now
What'cha gon do shorty, what'cha gon do
What are you going to do, shorty
Writer(s): Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, Brian Michael Cox, Mike Picarillo
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darriuswoody49
Kids today will never know how hard bow wow went 😂
@mr_w_9647
Factsss. This kid even had my mama jamming lol
@laurynscott5405
Bruh Im a kid yet I listen to sammie, lil Romeo, and bow wow and I agree with how hard he went
@s.e.t.3055
Real shit
@c_checkz8202
Well I’m ten lol also I don’t know why current bow wow is hot garbage
@rolexusmonroe3948
Lil B to tha O Dub and I'll be 30 3/7
@Embermoon91
His flow at that age was off the charts!! A legend!!
@kyairehutchins8170
Da Brat wrote this for him lol, that's her flow
@Embermoon91
Even if someone else wrote it, his execution of the song was epic! Not all singers/rappers write their songs.
@Embermoon91
Plus, he might not have had ne essay lyrical skills at his age at the time, and may have developed some later.