Copeland started out as a member of the Odd Squad, later known as the Coughee Brothaz, a group of rappers signed to Rap-A-Lot Records. The label is notable for being the home of hip-hop artists such as Geto Boys, Scarface, and Too Much Trouble. Copeland moved on to become part of Scarface's Facemob, before going solo in 1998.[1] Copeland has released six solo albums: The Dude (1998), Just Tryin' ta Live (2002), To tha X-Treme (2004), Waitin' to Inhale (2007), Landing Gear (2008), and Gotta Be Me (2010). He also made a number of guest appearances, including on Dr. Dre's "Fuck You" in 1999, and De La Soul's "Baby Phat" in 2001.[1]
In 2008, he ended his 15 year relationship with Houston based Rap-A-Lot Records because the label failed to renew his contract.[2] Later that year, he signed with indie label Razor & Tie.[3]
Despite being a critical success, Devin the Dude has not achieved success in the mainstream but continues to be a well-known underground hip-hop artist. The New York Times has called him "A brilliant oddball with a spaced-out flow."[4] In addition, he has been called "Rap's best-kept secret" and "Your favorite rapper's favorite rapper."[5] In 2007, he appeared in a documentary titled Screwed In Houston produced by VBS/Vice Magazine that details the history of the Houston rap scene.
That Ain't Cool
Devin the Dude Lyrics
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I don't get this shit... I might just throw this shit away or something...
Cause I can't have that drama over here round this motherfucker man...
Hello? Hey bitch!
You act like you don't care
Why would you leave your hair right there
Girl, that ain't cool
You know she gonna be on my ass
If she'll see yo lipstick on that glass
Girl, that ain't cool
What you trying to do?
Girl you trying to get me busted, get me fuss that
Have me listening to all that bullshit
You know my gal don't usually come to the weekend
You know I'm in the mood for some hump day freakin
So I aks you to come breeze thru
I got a couple of kind of liquors and some good weed too
In my head, I could hurry up and knock it down
But you said, you had company, your aunt's in town
I'm like aaaight, nothing but respect
Had to look down and tell my dick
And after a few shots and two or three sweets
Me and my bone shoulda known that you'd be sleep
Then, in the morning you woke without a poke
You went and took a shower, I went and got a smoke
And I wasn't trippin, cause you was in there for a minute
But you left the sink witcha hair in it
And if my gal see that, it'll be on in the flash
Fingernail in the tub, tampon in the trash
I'm like 'Damn' you got me lookin for something else you may have left
(You tryin to get me killed!)
She went from takin a nap to makin a trap
Try to take advantage when I'm baked and I'm zapped
But I know the half some hip to the game
When my baby leaves, oh what a shame
A friendly invite turns into spending the night
Starts off cool but the ending ain't right
Like, the other night when I went sightseeing
Fallin up in the clubs the hoes might be in
Dipped up in diamonds didn't take too long
Dj saw me and played two songs
Bitches start peepin and creepin my way
Shakin they ass tryin to see if I'll pay
Hey, I get pussy for free, see I ain't no trick
Had to look down to remind my dick
Shit, I just came cause it was one dollar Monday
Buy a brew, get a dance, watch you on the runway
When I left, yep, she followed me
And I was thinking maybe she wanted to swallow me
I rolled down the window, she said 'Where you going? '
I said 'I'm going home ho, I hope you ain't hoein'
And then she came to the house
I was thinking how I was gon say how I came in her mouth, but
It didn't happen that way, I was trapped in a maze
Bitch was just yappin for days
I laid in the bed and I waited for head
But she was sobbin and slobbin with her eyes all red
Ran out the house hollin 'Don't nobody give a shit'
She left the wig and her shoes, the whole stripper kit
Devin the Dude’s “That Ain’t Cool” is a song that tells a story of a man who tries to have a secret affair with another woman but is caught. At the beginning of the song, the singer finds a woman's panties in his room and panics because he does not want his girlfriend to find out. He confronts the other woman, questioning why she left her hair and lipstick in his room. He is angry with her because if his girlfriend sees them, she will think he cheated on her. Throughout the song, the singer shares stories of past experiences with women who try to trap him into secret relationships, but he never falls for it. In the end, he is disappointed that he allowed himself to get caught in this situation and is frustrated with the woman who left her wig and shoes.
The song’s lyrics are clear, and its storyline is easy to follow. Devin the Dude's use of humor and slang make the song relatable and fun to listen to. The song's beats and music complement the lyrics well, making it an enjoyable hip-hop track. Overall, “That Ain’t Cool” by Devin the Dude is a humorous and entertaining song that tells a common story of secret relationships and the consequences that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitch left some panties over here? Damn...
I found another woman's underwear in my place and I don't want any drama from my girlfriend or anyone else.
I don't get this shit... I might just throw this shit away or something...
I'm frustrated and confused that this woman left her panties here, and I'm considering getting rid of them to avoid any problems.
Cause I can't have that drama over here round this motherfucker man...
I don't want any drama or conflict in my home or personal life, so I am worried about what will happen if someone sees these panties.
Hello? Hey bitch!
I am calling the woman who left her panties in my place because I am upset and need answers.
You act like you don't care
I feel like you are being careless and not taking responsibility for leaving your underwear in my place.
Why would you leave your hair right there
I am questioning why you would leave your hair at my place, which could lead to suspicion or accusations from my girlfriend or others.
Girl, that ain't cool
Leaving evidence of your presence in my home is not acceptable and could cause problems for me.
What you trying to do?
I am questioning your motives and intentions for leaving your underwear and hair in my place.
You know she gonna be on my ass
I am worried that my girlfriend will become suspicious or angry if she finds evidence of another woman in my place and will blame me for any wrongdoing.
If she'll see yo lipstick on that glass
If my girlfriend sees evidence of another woman, such as lipstick on a glass, she will become upset and accusatory towards me.
Girl, that ain't cool
Again, I am telling the woman that leaving evidence of her presence in my home is not acceptable and could cause problems for me.
What you trying to do?
I am still questioning the woman's intentions and why she would leave evidence of her presence in my home.
Girl you trying to get me busted, get me fuss that
I am accusing the woman of trying to cause problems for me by leaving evidence of her presence in my home and potentially getting me in trouble.
Have me listening to all that bullshit
I am frustrated with the situation and the woman's actions, which are causing me stress and anxiety.
You know my gal don't usually come to the weekend
I am implying that the woman knows my girlfriend's schedule and that leaving evidence of her presence during the weekend could cause issues for me.
You know I'm in the mood for some hump day freakin
I am saying that I am interested in having sex with the woman, but I am also aware that it could lead to problems in my relationship.
So I aks you to come breeze thru
I invited the woman to come over to my place and possibly have sex with me.
I got a couple of kind of liquors and some good weed too
I have alcohol and marijuana available for the woman if she comes over.
In my head, I could hurry up and knock it down
I am thinking that I could have sex with the woman quickly and get it over with.
But you said, you had company, your aunt's in town
The woman turned down my invitation to come over because she claimed to have company, which I later found out was a lie.
I'm like aaaight, nothing but respect
I accepted the woman's excuse and did not pursue sex with her out of respect for her supposed situation.
Had to look down and tell my dick
I had to remind myself to control my sexual desires and not act out of lust or temptation.
And after a few shots and two or three sweets
I had some alcohol and marijuana to take the edge off of my sexual frustration.
Me and my bone shoulda known that you'd be sleep
Despite not having sex with the woman, I was still aroused and should have known that she would fall asleep in my bed.
Then, in the morning you woke without a poke
I did not have sex with the woman, despite having her in my bed all night.
You went and took a shower, I went and got a smoke
The woman left my bed to take a shower, and I went outside to smoke a cigarette.
And I wasn't trippin, cause you was in there for a minute
I did not think much of the woman taking a long time in the shower.
But you left the sink witcha hair in it
The woman left her hair in the sink, which could cause suspicion and accusations from my girlfriend or others.
And if my gal see that, it'll be on in the flash
If my girlfriend sees the woman's hair in the sink, she will become upset and accusatory towards me, causing problems in our relationship.
Fingernail in the tub, tampon in the trash
There are more signs of the woman's presence in my bathroom, such as her fingernail in the tub and her tampon in the trash.
I'm like 'Damn' you got me lookin for something else you may have left
I am frustrated and worried that the woman may have left more evidence of her presence in my place that I have not found yet.
(You tryin to get me killed!)
I am jokingly accusing the woman of trying to get me in trouble or possibly killed due to the evidence she left in my place.
She went from takin a nap to makin a trap
I am saying that the woman went from innocently taking a nap at my place to potentially trapping me in a risky situation.
Try to take advantage when I'm baked and I'm zapped
I am accusing the woman of trying to take advantage of me when I am under the influence of marijuana and alcohol.
But I know the half some hip to the game
Despite my past mistakes and experiences, I am aware of the woman's intentions and am not fully falling for her schemes.
When my baby leaves, oh what a shame
I am saying that when my girlfriend leaves, it is a shame that the woman is still trying to pursue me and cause problems for me.
A friendly invite turns into spending the night
I invited the woman over for a friendly hangout, but she ended up staying the night and trying to pursue me sexually.
Starts off cool but the ending ain't right
Despite the initial cool or fun nature of the situation, things are not ending well due to the risks and problems caused by the woman's behavior.
Like, the other night when I went sightseeing
I am referencing a past incident where I went out to look for women to have sex with or pursue sexually.
Fallin up in the clubs the hoes might be in
I went to clubs or bars where I knew women were located and could possibly pursue them sexually.
Dipped up in diamonds didn't take too long
Despite not having much success, I still went out and wore expensive or flashy jewelry to impress women.
Dj saw me and played two songs
A DJ played two songs for me while I was at the club or bar, likely because I either requested them or was a regular customer.
Bitches start peepin and creepin my way
Other women start to notice me and become interested in me, possibly for sexual or romantic reasons.
Shakin they ass tryin to see if I'll pay
These women are trying to grab my attention and get me to pay for favors or sexual acts.
Hey, I get pussy for free, see I ain't no trick
I am saying that I do not need to pay women for sex or favors, and I am not someone who is taken advantage of easily or fooled by women's schemes.
Had to look down to remind my dick
I had to remind myself to control my sexual impulses and not act impulsively towards these women.
Shit, I just came cause it was one dollar Monday
I am saying that I went to the club or bar just because it was a cheap or low-cost night.
Buy a brew, get a dance, watch you on the runway
I am saying that I went to the club or bar and got some drinks while watching women dance on stage or the runway.
When I left, yep, she followed me
One of the women from the club or bar followed me home after I left.
And I was thinking maybe she wanted to swallow me
I was hoping that the woman wanted to have oral sex with me, but I am not sure.
I rolled down the window, she said 'Where you going? '
The woman followed me in her car, and I rolled down my window to talk to her.
I said 'I'm going home ho, I hope you ain't hoein'
I sarcastically joked with the woman to see if she was actually pursuing me for sex or if she was just following me for some other reason.
And then she came to the house
The woman followed me all the way to my house and entered without permission.
I was thinking how I was gon say how I came in her mouth, but
I was considering lying or bragging to the woman about having sex or receiving oral sex from her, but I did not get the chance.
It didn't happen that way, I was trapped in a maze
Things did not go as planned, and I felt trapped or overwhelmed by the woman's presence in my home.
Bitch was just yappin for days
The woman would not stop talking or leave my home, causing me stress and frustration.
I laid in the bed and I waited for head
Despite not wanting to be with the woman, I still hoped for or expected sexual favors from her.
But she was sobbin and slobbin with her eyes all red
The woman was emotional and crying, and was not interested in having sex with me or fulfilling my expectations.
Ran out the house hollin 'Don't nobody give a shit'
The woman eventually left my home, screaming or shouting that no one cares about her or her problems.
She left the wig and her shoes, the whole stripper kit
The woman left behind some of her belongings or clothing, which were likely used for her job as a stripper or exotic dancer.
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scott Kizito
on Doobie Ashtray
This song remember me some years ago