What
DJ Rectangle Lyrics


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[Eve]
You can love Eve, hate Eve, I don't care
Cop my shit, dog, play this here
Come through, ride out, bitch like me
Stomped out you little flames ever so politely, it's me

[Chorus: Truth Hurts]
You know what this is, got the crowd like what!
Ain't a bitch alive that can take my what!
This time when I come, it's gone be like what!
It ain't hard to tell you just been done

[Eve]
This bitch, sick spit, clips toxic
Oh shit, that's it
Tired of my voice? Plug ya ears
Outrageous by choice? Love the stares
Knew my time would come, was prepared
Comeback second to none, still she here
what, whatever though, cats incredible
Watch me jaw-drop, why'all stuck like vegetables
Take my shine? That's my lifeline
Sit back and watch me chart climb, bitch, now it's all mine
I ain't givin' up or lettin' up, advice? Step it up
Slow down, cause your mistakes is catchin' up
Fan's a fan and you scramblin', I'm sittin' pretty
Ain't nothing left but me standing and you ain't wit me
Sob stories all you left wit cause it's over
Some say I'm mad, naw, I'm just a little colder

[Chorus]

[Eve]
I'm the boss of this, know the cost when you floss wit this
Got you lost like "Excuse me, miss?"
Can't give up, you step, I jump five steps ahead
Need new shit, old tactics is dead
Anything that you thought was the shit, it ain't
All the things that you thought you could do, you can't
While I'm here, stay prepared
Veins in ya eyes while you stare, nose flared out
Same as it used to be, niggas clear out
Open spaces, I replaced it
Disappointment on all ya faces
Cheer up, back to the basics, I geared up
Settled this, stuck, and I'm here, what?
what you gonna do to take me out? Nothing!
But thank you cause you caked me out
Watched you, studied you, made me better
Played you, faded you, now they sweat her
Got through the door only cause they let her
Dose of the first was cool, but it gets better
Yeah, shit gets better





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "What" by DJ Rectangle features a collaboration between rapper Eve and singer Truth Hurts. In the lyrics, Eve asserts her dominance in the rap game, defying anyone who tries to take her spot. She confidently proclaims her skills with clever wordplay and stinging lyrics, referencing her come-up and perseverance. The chorus by Truth Hurts reinforces this message, declaring that no one can match her talent or take her down.


The theme of the song is empowerment and self-assuredness, with Eve and Truth Hurts celebrating their success and putting any naysayers in their place. While some may see this as arrogance, it can also be viewed as a reflection of the difficulties women in hip-hop face in a male-dominated industry. Eve's swagger and confidence are a response to those who doubt them and refuse to see their talents.


Line by Line Meaning

You can love Eve, hate Eve, I don't care
Eve is indifferent to opinions on her, positive or negative.


Cop my shit, dog, play this here
Purchase and play Eve's music.


Come through, ride out, bitch like me
Eve stands out from the crowd with her unique style and attitude.


Stomped out you little flames ever so politely, it's me
Eve has crushed her competition, but does so in a respectful manner.


You know what this is, got the crowd like what!
Eve's music generates excitement and captivates audiences.


Ain't a bitch alive that can take my what!
No female rapper can rival Eve's skills and talent.


This time when I come, it's gone be like what!
Eve will make a significant impact with her next release.


It ain't hard to tell you just been done
Eve has surpassed her competition and come out on top.


This bitch, sick spit, clips toxic
Eve's rhymes are powerful and infectious.


Oh shit, that's it
Eve has reached her peak and is unstoppable.


Tired of my voice? Plug ya ears
Eve's voice and music cannot be ignored or dismissed.


Outrageous by choice? Love the stares
Eve deliberately stands out and enjoys attention from fans.


Knew my time would come, was prepared
Eve anticipated her rise to success and was ready for it.


Comeback second to none, still she here
Eve has made an impressive comeback and remains relevant in the industry.


what, whatever though, cats incredible
Eve brushes off any doubts and knows her abilities are exceptional.


Watch me jaw-drop, why'all stuck like vegetables
Eve amazes and astounds her audience, leaving them speechless.


Take my shine? That's my lifeline
Eve's success is integral to her identity and livelihood.


Sit back and watch me chart climb, bitch, now it's all mine
Eve has climbed the charts and achieved success on her own terms.


I ain't givin' up or lettin' up, advice? Step it up
Eve is determined to maintain her success and challenges her competition to improve.


Slow down, cause your mistakes is catchin' up
Eve warns her competition to be careful, as their mistakes may cost them.


Fan's a fan and you scramblin', I'm sittin' pretty
Eve's fans remain loyal and supportive, while her competition struggles to keep up.


Ain't nothing left but me standing and you ain't wit me
Eve has left her competition behind and stands alone at the top.


Sob stories all you left wit cause it's over
Eve has emerged victorious and her competition has only excuses left.


Some say I'm mad, naw, I'm just a little colder
Eve's success may have made her seem colder or more distant, but she remains focused and determined.


I'm the boss of this, know the cost when you floss wit this
Eve is in charge and those who associate with her must be prepared for the potential consequences.


Got you lost like "Excuse me, miss?"
Eve's presence and success can be overwhelming and disorienting to others.


Can't give up, you step, I jump five steps ahead
Eve remains ahead of her competition and refuses to slow down or give up.


Need new shit, old tactics is dead
Eve continually evolves and innovates her music and style, leaving old techniques behind.


Anything that you thought was the shit, it ain't
Eve challenges the norms and conventions of the industry, proving that what was once popular or successful may no longer be relevant.


All the things that you thought you could do, you can't
Eve's success has made it difficult for others to replicate her methods and achieve the same level of success.


While I'm here, stay prepared
Eve will continue to be successful, and her competition must remain ready for the challenge.


Veins in ya eyes while you stare, nose flared out
Eve's competition becomes agitated and uncomfortable in her presence.


Same as it used to be, niggas clear out
Eve remains on top and her competition is forced to step aside.


Open spaces, I replaced it
Eve has created new opportunities and replaced old norms and expectations.


Disappointment on all ya faces
Eve's competition is disappointed and disheartened by their inability to match her success.


Cheer up, back to the basics, I geared up
Eve encourages her competition to try again and improve, while she continues to innovate and progress.


Settled this, stuck, and I'm here, what?
Eve has overcome her obstacles and remains successful and relevant.


what you gonna do to take me out? Nothing!
Eve challenges her competition to try and take her down, but knows they will be unsuccessful.


But thank you cause you caked me out
Eve acknowledges her competition for providing opportunities for her success.


Watched you, studied you, made me better
Eve learned from her competition and used it to improve herself and her music.


Played you, faded you, now they sweat her
Eve has surpassed her competition and is now admired and revered by others in the industry.


Got through the door only cause they let her
Eve initially faced obstacles in her rise to success, but was eventually granted the opportunity to prove herself.


Dose of the first was cool, but it gets better
Eve's early successes were just the beginning, and her music and career will only continue to improve and evolve.


Yeah, shit gets better
Eve is confident in her ability to continue succeeding and growing as an artist.




Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, EVE JEFFERS, MIKE ELIZONDO, SHARI ANITA WATSON

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@anthonymanzalji

No computers or buttons pushed here. Just a multi-track lo fi mixtape in all its glory.

@johndlong7117

I grew up with this mix, just turned 40 & this whole thing still bangs!!

@shanept2157

I hear ya. Just turned 39. Where did did the good times go!???????????

@jcmsir

Yeahhh I got those feels

@tOptEaChA

Same here! Long Live Real hip-hopπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

@kevinking1750

42 here... remember drinking 40's and smokin blunts to this with my girl at the time, haha

@ShortyGuzman13

Ok cool I'm not the only one getting old here

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@MrRandomlamer

One time back in the early 2000s a friend of mine got him to do a show at a club in Hamilton Ontario. I picked him up from the airport and brought him to my friends house to kill some time before the show. He spun for almost an hour on my buddys old technics for just the 2 of us. I still tell that story to this day its one of my fondest memories. It was such an incredible experience as I had been a fan for almost 10 years since I was in high school in the 90s.

@matttreece9036

One love from the LBC. RIP C-Knight from the Dove Shack. Peace

@MurderMike41370

You better have taken video or pictures!

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