I THINK THEY LIKE ME
Dem Franchize Boyz feat. Da Brat Bow Wow & The Kid Slim Lyrics


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Yea these niggaz like me, haters want to fight me
Yea these niggaz mad 'cause I came up over night be
Yea I switch it up I got 9 kuff tightly
So you betta do the right thing like Spike Lee
Yep I'm superclean rock jeans wit a white tee
Niggaz round here soft but like niggaz want to fight me
If you had some figures you will be just like me
Yea these niggaz mad 'cause I shining like a light be
Niggaz talking yep in there muthafuckin throwback
It ain't real, you know, that's Muhammedz where they sold dat
We stepping on these niggaz like a muthafuckin door mat
When I hit the scene they take pictures call me Kodak
These hoes goin crazy like think they need some Prozac
We the hottest thing in the marker and you no dat
If Yo bitch chosed up and she don't want to go back
We stackin big faces 'cause we still spending throwbacks!

[Chorus]
Ohh I think they like me [Repeat x16]

Haters want to fight me I'm snatching ya ass up
First nigga act up first nigga get bust
Just ta gettin shredded, while I'm twirlin' 'n switchin' swords
T-shirt stravaganza (franchize the white tee boyz)
Self made self paid we latch around in our white tee
Ashy black shirt well get down in ya brown tee
My hundred throwback we sport a jersey by Ali
And if he make one (hell naw dat don't sight me!)
I'm all about my cash ride around wit a nice peace
Ear piece icy they straight up like me
You heard pimpin' playa (they shine so brightly)
Don't stand so close vision burners with ice blingers
Respect my whole squad no you can't even touch us 'cause
Role out the red carpet high five to show us love
Carry barretas count cheddar we trend settas
I'm a franchize niggga have a mil or betta

[Chorus]

A young nigga
I luv to muthafuckin' fight
But when shit get thick I grab the k he grab the pipe
So when my muthafuckin' partnas
When they rumble when they right
Strap up in all black, so make dem suckas see da light
Some people say I'm crazy, my eye stay lazy
The neck so sweet, ten bricks for the eighty
Killin fuck niggas when they don't wanna pay me
Ones on my shirt, stay clean so I made it
We back on the block, servin glass to the jay
Nigga gotta glass jar, swappin' shit, breakin' face
Gotta yays and a bar, clean ones, stay laced
Gotta king fitch tell her get the fuck out tha way
Wet paint, big shoes, move motors lets race
Young nigga tryin' ta get it, wat I care about a case
If you want me come n get me bitch I gotta AK
See y'all nigga, me n my click n we don't muthafuckin' play





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In "I Think They Like Me," Dem Franchize Boyz are addressing their haters, insinuating that their success has earned them the jealousy of those who didn't make it. The chorus, "ohh I think they like me," has a double meaning. On the one hand, they are acknowledging that people are taking notice of their music; on the other hand, they are being sarcastic, implying that their "haters" secretly admire their talent. They boast about their flashy clothes and jewelry, suggesting that their style is enviable. The line "we the hottest thing in the market" suggests that people are eager to buy into their image.


In the second verse, the Boyz continue to boast about their wealth and success. They emphasize that they are self-made, their success not the result of anyone else's influence or connections. They use a lot of slang to assert their authority and toughness, making it clear that they will not tolerate any disrespect (as the line "hater's wanna fight me, I'm snatching ya ass up" shows). The last verse is particularly aggressive, with references to violence and illegal activities.


Overall, the song is about the Boyz's rise to fame and their hard-won success. They use their lyrics to assert their dominance and to suggest that their success is the result of their own hard work and dedication.


Line by Line Meaning

Yea these niggaz like me, haters want to fight me
I have gained popularity and some people are envious of my success, which may result in confrontations


Yea these niggaz mad 'cause I came up over night be
Some people resent my sudden fame and accuse me of being an overnight success


Yea I switch it up I got 9 kuff tightly
I have multiple styles and always have enough money to fund them


So you betta do the right thing like Spike Lee
Act correctly, as film director Spike Lee encourages


Yep I'm superclean rock jeans wit a white tee
I dress in style with clean clothes and jeans matched with white t-shirts


Niggaz round here soft but like niggaz want to fight me
Many people intimidate others, but people still try to provoke me


If you had some figures you will be just like me
If you had some money, you could be successful like me


Yea these niggaz mad 'cause I shining like a light be
My bright aura provokes jealousy in some people


Niggaz talking yep in there muthafuckin throwback
People are discussing old trends and styles that aren't authentic anymore


It ain't real, you know, that's Muhammedz where they sold dat
These throwbacks aren't authentic, they were sold in a market by a man called Muhammed


We stepping on these niggaz like a muthafuckin door mat
We walk all over people who try to bring us down


When I hit the scene they take pictures call me Kodak
When I became popular, people took pictures of me like they do with a Kodak camera


These hoes goin crazy like think they need some Prozac
Women are going wild over me, as if they need medication (Prozac) to control their emotions


We the hottest thing in the marker and you no dat
We're the most popular and desirable thing in the market and everyone knows it


If Yo bitch chosed up and she don't want to go back
If your girlfriend is committed to us and won't leave us for you


We stackin big faces 'cause we still spending throwbacks!
We're making a lot of money and using some of it to buy old, trendy items


Ohh I think they like me [Repeat x16]
People really seem to like me


Haters want to fight me I'm snatching ya ass up
People who don't like me may try to fight me, but I can handle myself


First nigga act up first nigga get bust
If someone tries to start trouble with me, they'll be the first one to get hurt


Just ta gettin shredded, while I'm twirlin' 'n switchin' swords
While others are getting 'shredded' or hurt, I'm moving gracefully and dodging blows


T-shirt stravaganza (franchize the white tee boyz)
We have a lot of different t-shirt styles to choose from, especially our popular white tees


Self made self paid we latch around in our white tee
We are self-sufficient and earned our money ourselves, and we wear our signature white tees


Ashy black shirt well get down in ya brown tee
Dark colored shirts aren't as popular as our white tees, but we also have brown ones


My hundred throwback we sport a jersey by Ali
I have a hundred old-school (throwback) jerseys, and one of them is from the legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali


And if he make one (hell naw dat don't sight me!)
No one can compare me, not even Muhammad Ali


I'm all about my cash ride around wit a nice peace
I'm focused on making money and ride around with a nice gun (peace)


Ear piece icy they straight up like me
My earring is nice and people appreciate it, just like they appreciate me


You heard pimpin' playa (they shine so brightly)
You've heard about me, I'm a player, and even my jewelry shines brightly


Don't stand so close vision burners with ice blingers
Don't get too close, these guns can blind you like our flashy jewelry


Respect my whole squad no you can't even touch us 'cause
Respect all of us, and don't even try to come near us


Role out the red carpet high five to show us love
Treat us like royalty and give us high fives to show your appreciation


Carry barretas count cheddar we trend settas
We carry guns and count money, while also starting new trends


I'm a franchize niggga have a mil or betta
I'm successful and have at least one million dollars


A young nigga
I'm a young person


I luv to muthafuckin' fight
I enjoy fighting


But when shit get thick I grab the k he grab the pipe
When things get serious, I get a more powerful weapon and my partner also gears up


So when my muthafuckin' partnas
So when my partners


When they rumble when they right
When they fight, they always win


Strap up in all black, so make dem suckas see da light
Wearing black clothing and carrying weapons to intimidate and defeat our enemies


Some people say I'm crazy, my eye stay lazy
Some people think I'm crazy, but my eye stays relaxed and calm


The neck so sweet, ten bricks for the eighty
My jewelry is valuable and I'll sell it for a good price


Killin fuck niggas when they don't wanna pay me
I'll kill people who refuse to pay me what they owe me


Ones on my shirt, stay clean so I made it
I keep money on my shirt, and I made it by being successful and wealthy


We back on the block, servin glass to the jay
We're back to the streets, selling drugs to the addicts


Nigga gotta glass jar, swappin' shit, breakin' face
I have a jar full of drugs, and I'm trading and selling them while also hurting people who cross me


Gotta yays and a bar, clean ones, stay laced
I have a lot of drugs and money, and I keep them clean and ready for use


Gotta king fitch tell her get the fuck out tha way
I have a lot of money and I don't let anyone get in my way


Wet paint, big shoes, move motors lets race
I have flashy cars and shoes, and I'm ready to race them


Young nigga tryin' ta get it, wat I care about a case
I'm a young person trying to make money, why would I care about getting caught by the police


If you want me come n get me bitch I gotta AK
If you want to come after me, I'm ready with my AK-47


See y'all nigga, me n my click n we don't muthafuckin' play
See you later, me and my crew don't play around




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BERNARD LEVERETTE, DEANGELO HUNT, JAMALL WILLINGHAM, JARON ALSTON, JARON C ALSTON, JERMAINE DUPRI, SHAWNTAE HARRIS

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