So What
Ciara feat. Field Mob & Jazze Pha Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Ladies and gentlemen
Jazzy Pha
Field Mob
Ciara
Superstar DJs
Here we go

They say
He do a little this
He do a little that
He always in trouble (and I heard)
He ain't nothin' but a pimp
He's done a lot of chicks
He's always in the club (and they say)
He think he slick
He's got a lot of chips
He's sellin' them drugs (and I heard)
He's been locked up
Find somebody else
He ain't nothin' but a thug
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?

And they say
I'm a slut, I'm a hoe, I'm a freak
I got a different girl everyday of the week
You're too smart, you'd be a dummy to believe
That stuff that you heard that they say about me
They say that I'm this
They say that I'm that
But all of it's fiction
None of i'ts fact
But you don't be hearin' it about your love
You let it go in one ear and out the other
Now he say, she say, they say, I heard
It be fake, we can't let it get on our nerves
She miserable, she just want you to be like her
Misery needs company
So don't listen to that vine of grapes
They're nothin' but liars hatin'
I bet they wouldn't mind tradin' places
With you by my side in my Mercedes

They say
He do a little this
He do a little that
He always in trouble (and I heard)
He ain't nothin' but a pimp
He's done a lot of chicks
He's always in the club (and they say)
He think he slick
He's got a lot of chips
He's sellin' them drugs (and I heard)
He's been locked up
Find somebody else
He ain't nothin' but a thug
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?

Mo' money mo' problems
Life of a legend
Haters throw salt like rice at a weddin'
So what, that's your cousin?
That don't mean nothin'
Her like missin' is a type of affection you get
You just blind to the facts
See the lies are just obvious as cries for attention
Yield to the blindness to apply your suspicion
But listen, say you love me, gotta trust me
Why you stress this high school mess?
Break up never, they just jealous
Drama from your mother, mean mug from your brother
I'm that author of the book they can judge from the cover
(Yes) I been to jail, and
(Yes) I'm grindin' for real, and
I'm a positive they talkin' negative pimp
They hate to see you doin' better than them
So

They say
He do a little this
He do a little that
He always in trouble (and I heard)
He ain't nothin' but a pimp
He's done a lot of chicks
He's always in the club (and they say)
He think he slick
He's got a lot of chips
He's sellin' them drugs (and I heard)
He's been locked up
Find somebody else
He ain't nothin' but a thug
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?

Ladies and gentlemen
Ciara

Some people don't like it
'Cause you hang out in the street
But you're my boyfriend
You've always been here for me
This love is serious
No matter what people think
I'm gon' be here for ya
And I don't care what they say

Some people don't like it
'Cause you hang out in the street
But you're my boyfriend
You've always been here for me
I love the thug in ya
No matter what people think
I'm gon' be here for ya
And I don't care what they say

They say
He do a little this
He do a little that
He always in trouble (and I heard)
He ain't nothin' but a pimp
He's done a lot of chicks
He's always in the club (and they say)
He think he slick
He's got a lot of chips
He's sellin' them drugs (and I heard)
He's been locked up
Find somebody else
He ain't nothin' but a thug
So what?
So what?




So what?
So what?

Overall Meaning

Ciara's "So What" is a song about ignoring the rumors and negativity that surround someone's reputation. The song features Field Mob and Jazze Pha, and begins with a declaration that the two of them along with Ciara are superstar DJs. The song fully emphasizes the rumors that these three have heard about themselves, such as people calling Ciara a slut, hoe, and freak who has a different girl every day of the week, or that Field Mob is nothin' but a pimp who has done a lot of chicks and is selling drugs. Jazze Pha then jumps in and highlights how these rumors and negative comments attempt to tear successful people down. The chorus โ€œSo What?โ€ is an assertion that none of these allegations and rumors matter, as they continue to succeed despite them. The song ends with Ciara reaffirming her commitment to her boyfriend in spite of whatever rumors might be circulating about them.


Line by Line Meaning

They say
People are saying


He do a little this
He does a variety of activities


He do a little that
He engages in different types of behavior


He always in trouble (and I heard)
He frequently gets in trouble and that's what people are saying


He ain't nothin' but a pimp
He's a person who explicitly solicit sexual relations for payment


He's done a lot of chicks
He's been intimate with several women


He's always in the club (and they say)
He frequents nightclubs often


He think he slick
He believes he's clever or smart


He's got a lot of chips
He has quite a bit of money


He's sellin' them drugs (and I heard)
It is rumored that he is involved in the drug trade


He's been locked up
He's been incarcerated before


Find somebody else
Look for someone else


He ain't nothin' but a thug
He's an aggressive, violent criminal


So what?
Why does it matter?


So what?
Why does it matter?


So what?
Why does it matter?


So what?
Why does it matter?


And they say
There are rumors going around


I'm a slut, I'm a hoe, I'm a freak
I'm promiscuous or lustful according to rumors


I got a different girl everyday of the week
I have a new girlfriend each day


You're too smart, you'd be a dummy to believe
You're intelligent and it would be foolish to believe


That stuff that you heard that they say about me
The rumors that you heard about me


They say that I'm this
They say that I'm classified as such


They say that I'm that
They say that I'm identified as that


But all of it's fiction
None of it is true


None of i'ts fact
There is no truth to it


But you don't be hearin' it about your love
You don't listen to such rumors about your loved ones


You let it go in one ear and out the other
You don't pay attention to rumors


Now he say, she say, they say, I heard
These are hearsay rumors


It be fake, we can't let it get on our nerves
These are just lies and we shouldn't let it bother us


She miserable, she just want you to be like her
They are unhappy and want to bring others down with them


Misery needs company
People who are unhappy often find comfort in the company of others who feel the same way


So don't listen to that vine of grapes
Don't entertain the source behind the rumors


They're nothin' but liars hatin'
They are just liars with envy


I bet they wouldn't mind tradin' places
They are envious and would wish to be in our position


With you by my side in my Mercedes
With you beside me in my luxury car


Mo' money mo' problems
The more money you have, the more problems you encounter


Life of a legend
A famous person's life experiences are not always glamorous


Haters throw salt like rice at a weddin'
Those who dislike you will try and spoil your joy


So what, that's your cousin?
Why does it matter that's your relative?


That don't mean nothin'
That's irrelevant


Her like missin' is a type of affection you get
Her absence shows that she cares about you


You just blind to the facts
You have not yet realized the truth


See the lies are just obvious as cries for attention
The falsehoods are as obvious as a plea for attention


Yield to the blindness to apply your suspicion
Don't let your doubts cloud your better judgment


But listen, say you love me, gotta trust me
If you love me, you have to learn to trust me


Why you stress this high school mess?
Why are you worrying about childish things?


Break up never, they just jealous
Those who want us to break up are just envious


Drama from your mother, mean mug from your brother
Your family members are causing trouble


I'm that author of the book they can judge from the cover
You don't need to judge me by my appearance, I am a complex person with my own story


(Yes) I been to jail, and
I have been to prison before


(Yes) I'm grindin' for real, and
Yes, I'm working hard for my success


I'm a positive they talkin' negative pimp
I am optimistic while they are pessimistic


They hate to see you doin' better than them
They are unhappy when you are successful


Some people don't like it
There are some people who don't approve of


'Cause you hang out in the street
Because you spend time in public places


But you're my boyfriend
You're my partner


You've always been here for me
You've provided support for me always


This love is serious
Our love is genuine and important


No matter what people think
Regardless of what others might say or believe


I'm gon' be here for ya
I'll always stand by your side


And I don't care what they say
I'm not concerned about their gossip




Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid, Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Phalon, Cedric Williams, Darion T. Crawford, Shawn T. Johnson, Zachary Wallace

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@damonm.

Myspace, Limewire, flip phones, ringtones, Ipods, crunk music, man I miss these times!!

@endlesspossibilities21

Damon M So true! I got chills when this song came on, missing the old days ๐Ÿ’”.

@f.rbeats

ATL VIBES ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ

@MrJohnnyHandsome

Me too. Except I donโ€™t miss getting disgusting porn instead of songs on Limewire. Haha!

@sarahyounghill5156

Yeppp

@mikalespyyy9578

Yesssss!!! 2005 sophomore year !!!!!

308 More Replies...

@Jess-mj2jj

Back when life was simple. Iโ€™ll forever listen to the throwbacks because they put me in a different headspace away from reality.

@713Media

Yes indeed

@dreanicolep

Facts

@dreadxplayzs7849

We thought life was even complicated even back then mainly relationships let's not forget

More Comments

More Versions