I Do
Cardi B Lyrics


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I left a nigga on read 'cause I felt like it
Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
No wonder, wonder why I do whatever I like
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do

I think us bad bitches is a gift from God (gift from God)
I think you broke hoes need to get a job (get a job)
Now I'm a boss, I write my own name on the checks (Cardi)
Pussy so good, I say my own name during sex
I might smack a bitch 'cause I felt like it
Gucci shoes and a belt like it
Said that Cardi is his favorite fragrance
I'm a rich bitch and I smell like it
I'm in a boss bitch mood, ayy, these heels are Givenchy, ho
These are some boss bitch shoes
If you ain't no boss bitch, move, ayy
For the record, I set record record sales
I like niggas that been in and outta jail
They said by now that I'll be finished, hard to tell (I can tell)
My little fifteen minutes lasted long as hell, huh?

I left a nigga on read 'cause I felt like it
Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
No wonder, wonder why I do whatever I like
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do

Look, broke hoes do what they can (can)
Good girls do what they told (told)
Bad bitches do what they want (they want)
That's why a bitch is so cold
I'm a gangsta in a dress, I'm a bully in the bed
Only time that I'm a lady's when I lay these hoes to rest
The coupe is roofless, but I get top in it
I'm provocative, it's my prerogative
80K just to know what time is it
Cardi rockin' it, go buy stock in it
Spent what I want, ain't no limit
I say what I want, I ain't never been timid
Only real shit comes out my mouth and only real niggas go in it
Leave his texts on read, leave his balls on blue
Put it on airplane mode so none of those calls come through
Here's a word to my ladies
Don't you give these niggas none (give 'em none)
If they can make you rich or they can make you cum

I left a nigga on read 'cause I felt like it
Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
No wonder wonder why I do whatever I like
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do




I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do

Overall Meaning

In "I Do," Cardi B affirms her independence and her commitment to doing what she wants, when she wants. She begins by explaining that she left a man on "read" (meaning she ignored his text message) because she felt like it. Later, she addresses her haters, saying that she believes that strong women are a "gift from God," and that she thinks that women who rely on men for their income should "get a job." She also raps about being in control in the bedroom, and how her sexual prowess reflects her status as a successful woman. Throughout the song, Cardi emphasizes her status as a "boss," both in terms of her financial success and her ability to make decisions without relying on men.


Overall, "I Do" is a song about Cardi B's unapologetic, assertive approach to life. She knows what she wants, and she goes out and gets it, without waiting for anyone else's permission. While the song is clearly a celebration of her power, it's also a reminder to others that they can have that same power, as long as they believe in themselves and stand up for what they believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

I left a nigga on read 'cause I felt like it
I ignored a guy's text message because I wanted to


Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Put me in designer clothing


Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
I look great and my money is amazing


No wonder, wonder why I do whatever I like
It's not surprising that I do what I want


I do what I like, I do, I do
I do whatever I want, repeatedly


I think us bad bitches is a gift from God (gift from God)
I believe we fierce females are a divine present


I think you broke hoes need to get a job (get a job)
I believe you poor ladies need employment


Now I'm a boss, I write my own name on the checks (Cardi)
I'm the boss now, signing my own checks


Pussy so good, I say my own name during sex
My private parts are so good I say my own name during intercourse


I might smack a bitch 'cause I felt like it
I may hit someone because I want to


Gucci shoes and a belt like it
Wearing Gucci footwear and accessory


Said that Cardi is his favorite fragrance
He said that I am his favorite scent


I'm a rich bitch and I smell like it
I'm a wealthy woman and I smell like money


I'm in a boss bitch mood, ay, these heels are Givenchy, hoe
I'm feeling like a boss lady now and wearing Givenchy shoes


These are some boss bitch shoes
These shoes are perfect for a boss lady


If you ain't no boss bitch, move, ay
If you're not a powerful lady, move aside


For the record, I set record record sales
I've broken records with my album sales


I like niggas that been in and outta jail
I prefer men who have been to prison and back


They said by now that I'll be finished, hard to tell (I can tell)
People thought I would be done by now, but it's hard to say (but I know)


My little 15 minutes lasted long as hell, huh?
My brief moment of fame has been extended for a long time, right?


Look, broke hoes do what they can (can)
Poor women do what they have to do


Good girls do what they're told (told)
Well-behaved ladies follow orders


Bad bitches do what they want (they want)
Powerful women do what they please


That's why a bitch is so cold
That's why a woman can seem so unfeeling


I'm a gangsta in a dress, I'm a bully in the bed
I'm both a tough woman and aggressive in bed


Only time that I'm a lady's when I lay these hoes to rest
The only time I'm truly feminine is when I defeat my opponents


The coupe is roofless, but I get top in it
The car has no roof, but I still receive oral sex


I'm provocative, it's my prerogative
I like to be provocative, it's what I choose


80K just to know what time is it
I'll pay a large amount of money just to know the time


Cardi rockin' it, go buy stock in it
I'm successful, buy stock in my brand


Spent what I want, ain't no limit
I spend as much as I want, there's no limit


I say what I want, I ain't never been timid
I speak my mind and have never been afraid


Only real shit comes out my mouth and only real niggas go in it
I only speak the truth and only real men interest me


Leave his texts on read, leave his balls on blue
I ignore his messages and leave him waiting for a response


Put it on airplane mode so none of those calls come through
I put my phone on airplane mode to avoid his calls


Here's a word to my ladies
A message for my fellow women


Don't you give these niggas none (give 'em none)
Don't give these men anything (at all)


If they can make you richer, they can make you cum
If they can benefit you financially, they can satisfy you sexually


I left a nigga on read 'cause I felt like it
I ignored a guy's text message because I wanted to


Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Put me in designer clothing


Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
I look great and my money is amazing


No wonder wonder why I do whatever I like
It's not surprising that I do what I want


I do what I like, I do, I do
I do whatever I want, repeatedly




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Belcalis Almanzar, Solana Rowe, Shane Lindstrom, Kevin Gomringer, Tim Gomringer, Kleonard Raphael

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Tamia Smith

SZA killed it, Cardi revived it, and together they murdered it🔥🔥

MOJA

but murda beatz already murdered it... so is it a double murder???

Tamia Smith

@MOJA yes it is😂🎉🔥

MOJA

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Tamia Smith

@MOJA kmll...it is😂✌️🔥

Jay

@MOJA damn double homicide

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