Turn It Up
Dani feat. Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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Hey, hey, the youth dem, ey ey, hey, Snoop Lion

She wanna be my mind never make it through the youth dem
The youth dem, they watching so be careful how you do them
I said the youth dem, the youth dem, they know it, it don't matter you can't fool them
Them youth dem just wanna turn up, turn up, just wanna turn up
Turn up, suga, shots, turn up

I'm back again, I'm happening, it's your favourite rapper friend
Though I'd never rap again, I changed my style and mastered it
Life is what you make it and I just left your make up
And I feel right at home cause I been smoking my Jamacian
Said it's time again the rapper's it
Yeah and I'm from outter excellence
No substitute for intelligence, no room for embellishments
I run the game like I'm referee, for 20 years still rapping it

Yes lord, them youth dem just wanna turn up, turn up
Just wanna turn up
Turn up, suga, shots
The youth dem, the youth dem, they watching so be careful how you do them
I said the youth dem, the youth dem, they know it, it don't matter you can't fool them

Them youth dem just wanna turn up, turn up
One time for my first time, and my last time cause I ain't felt this good in a long time

Overall Meaning

In the song "Turn It Up," Dani and Snoop Dogg share their perspective on the youth and their desire to have a good time. The phrase "the youth dem" refers to young people, and the song cautions listeners to be responsible and considerate in their actions because young people are watching. The lyrics also suggest that the youth are discerning and cannot be easily fooled. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes their focus on turning up or having a good time. Snoop Dogg's verse speaks to his longevity as a rapper and how he has adapted his style over the years. He notes that he feels right at home in Jamaican culture, and he runs the game like a referee. The overall message seems to be that even as one grows older, the desire to have fun and enjoy life never fades.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey, the youth dem, ey ey, hey, Snoop Lion
Addressing the youth, Snoop Lion introduces the song.

She wanna be my mind never make it through the youth dem
Snoop wants to be mindful of the youth so they do not see him in a negative light.

The youth dem, they watching so be careful how you do them
Snoop is cautioning others to beware of their actions and how it may affect the youth.

I said the youth dem, the youth dem, they know it, it don't matter you can't fool them
The youth are aware of what is happening and cannot be fooled.

Them youth dem just wanna turn up, turn up, just wanna turn up
The youth just want to have fun and enjoy life.

Turn up, suga, shots, turn up
The youth just want to have a good time with music and drinks.

I'm back again, I'm happening, it's your favourite rapper friend
Snoop is back in the music scene, thriving and doing what he loves.

Though I'd never rap again, I changed my style and mastered it
Snoop changed his style of rapping to improve and master his craft.

Life is what you make it and I just left your make up
Snoop is living his own life, not influenced by other people's views.

And I feel right at home cause I been smoking my Jamacian
Snoop feels at home with his Jamaican culture and lifestyle.

Said it's time again the rapper's it
Snoop believes it's his time to shine and take over in the rap game.

Yeah and I'm from outter excellence
Snoop comes from a place of excellence.

No substitute for intelligence, no room for embellishments
Intelligence is valued over all else and there is no need for exaggeration.

I run the game like I'm referee, for 20 years still rapping it
Snoop has been successful in the rap industry for 20 years and is still in charge like a referee.

One time for my first time, and my last time cause I ain't felt this good in a long time
Snoop wants to enjoy his time and embrace the moment because he hasn't felt this good in a while.

Yes lord, them youth dem just wanna turn up, turn up, just wanna turn up
Reiterating that the youth just want to have fun and enjoy life.

The youth dem, the youth dem, they watching so be careful how you do them
A final reminder to be cautious and mindful of how actions may affect the youth.

I said the youth dem, the youth dem, they know it, it don't matter you can't fool them
Reiterating that the youth are aware and cannot be fooled.

Them youth dem just wanna turn up, turn up
Again emphasizing that the youth simply want to party and have fun.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, STEVE AOKI

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