1) Do or Die is an American rap trio originally from Chicago, Illinois. The group experienced mainstream success with the single "Po Pimp", a collaboration with fellow Chicago rapper, Twista, off the album Picture This, that peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100. Group members are Belo Zero, N.A.R.D. (Niggas Ain't Ready to Die) and AK-47. Belo Zero was a late addition to the group w/ Psycho Drama member Young Buk being an original member. Young Buk never recorded any material w/ the group and Belo Zero was later added to the roster. The trio has sold more than 3 million albums. Alongside Crucial Conflict, another Chicago group with a similar vocal and lyrical style, they helped launch the city's first national hip hop movement.
2) Do Or Die is a Belgian Metal band. They have always been a live band. Formed in 1999 and led by their founder/singer Chris, DO OR DIE always felt comfortable on stage, no matter if it was at the big European festivals, opening for bands such as Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, ProPain and Biohazard or in front of 100 kids in a club, they always put out the same energy as if it was their first show. After the first 7 inch EP "Tears of Rage" (500 copies sold in less than a month) got released, they immediately started playing shows non-stop all over Benelux and France. Their first full length "Heart Full of Pain" came out in 2001 on I Scream Records. More shows/tours followed and they also recorded their second record, "The Meaning of Honor", in the same year, which was released in early 2002.
DO OR DIE then faced a tough period in their career. Half of the band decided to quit in 2003 because of a conflict between their personal lives and the exhausting touring attached to being in DO OR DIE. 2004 saw them return with a new line-up and the loudest comeback imaginable, when they played Pressure Fest, Graspop and Fury Fest on the same weekend. "Tradition" got recorded around that time too and was released in 2005, marking their first effort for Alveran Records and the start of their cooperation with M.A.D. Tourbooking, both of which opened the doors to Germany for the band. One of the guitarists left the band in the same year, but the rest of DO OR DIE, already familiar with throwbacks, were not willing to put it down and continued promoting "Tradition" across Germany, Holland, Poland, Sweden, and well known festivals like the Dour Fest, Pressure Fest, With Full Force and even the Superbowl of Hardcore in New York while at the same time writing songs for a new record.
Come 2008, the new album is all wrapped up, carries the title "Pray for Them" and is scheduled for a release on May 23rd. This record marks a new start for the band with a new face and new strength but still holding on to the roots of the previous releases. Do Or Die are back and determined to take back the crown of European Hardcore - 2008 will see the band touring non-stop with "Pray For Them" in their luggage set to destroy every stage they will enter.
3) Do Or Die is a bay area g-rap group from San Francisco, CA.
4) Do Or Die were a christian pop-punk band from North Shore, Auckland NZ. They played numerous shows and won a competition to record and release a single, however it was never fully completed and instead only a test pressing was released. They had a very short-lived career, lasting only a year or two. Members moved on to play in Scenic Drive, Bright Lights, xSunday Schoolx and Alaska.
La La La
Do Or Die Lyrics
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Gotta make the paper
Can't let the paper make me
La di da di da di da
Thug come up in a fresh white Benz
Baby mama talkin' crazy cause I'm high again
Flow like a motherfucker say it again
With the guy like who
Back up the bad money,put it in cruise
Got's new jeans, suits and Timbaland boots
Get off em', '92, all why'all ball
You playin with me, yo, I'm ballin' for all
[Chorus:]
In 96', ok, we made the m-o-n-e-why again
M-o-n-e-why, do you see what you like?
Flashin' cars, worries gone,??
Never went to my head, 'cause I stacked em', yo
Maxed a ho
You could roll by,I lock the door
La di da di da di da, I got a lot for sure
Ho, I make the paper, I don't let it make me
I stay runnin' through my hood, I don't let it break me
I work to get my cheddar, I ain't get it for free
You can do the same, I do so,so why you hatin' on me?
It be, 99' we ridin' in Benz, expo
For the one solo, we ballin' in twins
Right up again, we love em, I said it before
Stack your paper when you make it, it be money galore
Let em know, for those who be round my door
If it ain't about the dollar, then it really ain't low
[Chorus:]
In my early life,they told me I was chasin' a dream
Because I wanted everything that I seen on the screen
Big home, diamonds, furs,and even them drop tops
I went from ??, little red model and I-Roc
I used to, drive my friends, to rollerskating, use my vocal chords
Choosin' ya know, now I'm on the production board
Took the Benz down until my feet touched the ground
And when the heat touched the ground, they had to sit me down
But the problem changed now
At first I started hustling, fuck struggling
I rather throw bricks, steady smuggling
I was down for an ounce, seven years no parole
It's bad and it's cold,mature getting old
And if you didn't know,now you know
Easy gettin' slow, now I'm gettin' paid for my show
[Chorus:]
Chicago, can we make g's?
Houston, can we make g's?
Atlanta, can we make g's?
Cleveland and New York, can we make g's?
Milwaukee, can we make g's?
L.A., can we make g's?
You and me, can we make g's?
Dallas and St. Louis, can we make g's?
San Antonio, can we make g's?
Louisiana, can we make g's?
Florida, can we make g's?
Jacksonville, could we make g's?
Indiana, can we make g's?
Memphis, can we make g's?
Birmingham, can we make g's
The lyrics to Do Or Die's song La La La seemingly embody the hustler's mentality, emphasizing the importance of one's ability to make and manage money. The rapper asserts that he won't allow "the paper" (money) to control him, but that he intends to control and utilize it to its fullest potential. He describes his come up, including purchasing "new jeans, suits and Timbaland boots," and flaunting his success with flashy cars and luxurious goods. However, he also conveys the importance of hard work and avoiding distractions, stating that he's "work[ing] to get [his] cheddar" and staying focused on his goals. The chorus echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the need to make money without allowing it to consume oneself.
Overall, the song appears to promote a sense of self-sufficiency and pride in one's ability to make and manage money, despite the potentially negative consequences that can arise from its pursuit. However, it also touches on themes of loyalty to one's community, with the rapper shouing out various cities around the United States and encouraging them to "make g's" (make money).
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta make the paper
I need to earn money
Can't let the paper make me
I won't let money control me
La di da di da di da
Nonsense syllables to fill out the line
Thug come up in a fresh white Benz
A tough and cool person drives a new white Mercedes-Benz
Baby mama talkin' crazy cause I'm high again
The mother of my child is mad at me for being high on drugs again
Flow like a motherfucker say it again
My rap performance is excellent, say it again
Twenties lookin' like ooh
My twenty-dollar bills look really nice
With the guy like who
I'm hanging out with a really cool guy
Back up the bad money,put it in cruise
Store my illegally obtained cash and relax
Got's new jeans, suits and Timbaland boots
I have new trendy clothes and shoes
Get off em', '92, all why'all ball
Stop bothering me, we were all having fun back in 1992
You playin with me, yo, I'm ballin' for all
Don't try to disrespect me, I'm successful for everyone to see
In 96', ok, we made the m-o-n-e-why again
We made lots of money again in 1996
M-o-n-e-why, do you see what you like?
Money, do you like what you see?
Flashin' cars, worries gone,??
Driving luxury cars makes me forget my troubles
Never went to my head, 'cause I stacked em', yo
Money never made me arrogant because I saved it
Maxed a ho
I exploited a woman to the fullest extent
You could roll by,I lock the door
You could come to my place, but I'll secure it
La di da di da di da, I got a lot for sure
Nonsense syllables, I have a lot of money
Ho, I make the paper, I don't let it make me
I earn money, it doesn't control me
I stay runnin' through my hood, I don't let it break me
I maneuver through my neighborhood without being intimidated
I work to get my cheddar, I ain't get it for free
I work hard for my money, I didn't receive it for nothing
You can do the same, I do so,so why you hatin' on me?
You can earn money too, why do you hate on me?
It be, 99' we ridin' in Benz, expo
In 1999, we were driving in a Benz and a Ford Expedition
For the one solo, we ballin' in twins
We were driving two identical cars in a group
Right up again, we love em, I said it before
Repeat, we enjoy driving them
Stack your paper when you make it, it be money galore
Save your money when you earn it and you'll have a lot
Let em know, for those who be round my door
I'm telling anyone who visits me
If it ain't about the dollar, then it really ain't low
If it's not about money, it's not valuable
In my early life,they told me I was chasin' a dream
I was told I was pursuing an unrealistic goal in the past
Because I wanted everything that I seen on the screen
I wanted everything I saw in movies and television
Big home, diamonds, furs,and even them drop tops
I wanted a big house, expensive jewelry, fur coats, and convertible cars
I went from ??, little red model and I-Roc
I went from something to a little red sports car and Camaro
I used to, drive my friends, to rollerskating, use my vocal chords
I used to give rides to my friends to go rollerskating and sing
Choosin' ya know, now I'm on the production board
I am now involved in the music production process
Took the Benz down until my feet touched the ground
I drove the Benz until I arrived where I needed to be
And when the heat touched the ground, they had to sit me down
I had to take a break when everything was getting too intense
But the problem changed now
But now the situation is different
At first I started hustling, fuck struggling
Initially I was doing illegal activities, forget working hard
I rather throw bricks, steady smuggling
I prefer to deal drugs than work a regular job
I was down for an ounce, seven years no parole
I was caught with drugs, served seven years in prison without parole
It's bad and it's cold,mature getting old
Life on the streets is difficult and can make you age fast
And if you didn't know,now you know
If you were uninformed, now you are aware
Easy gettin' slow, now I'm gettin' paid for my show
It used to be easy to earn money, but now I'm making money from performing
Chicago, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Chicago?
Houston, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Houston?
Atlanta, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Atlanta?
Cleveland and New York, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Cleveland and New York?
Milwaukee, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Milwaukee?
L.A., can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Los Angeles?
You and me, can we make g's?
Can you and I earn money?
Dallas and St. Louis, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Dallas and St. Louis?
San Antonio, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in San Antonio?
Louisiana, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Louisiana?
Florida, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Florida?
Jacksonville, could we make g's?
Could we earn money in Jacksonville?
Indiana, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Indiana?
Memphis, can we make g's?
Can we earn money in Memphis?
Birmingham, can we make g's
Can we earn money in Birmingham?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SERGEJ ZHUKO, AUBURN G WILLIAMS, JONATHAN REUVEN ROTEM, ALEKSEJ EVGENEVICH POTEKHIN, PETER KOENEMANN, KEIDRAN KENMORE JONES, ALEX JOERG CHRISTENSEN, JOSHUA DEVON WALKER, ALEX CHRISTENSEN, ALEXEJ POTECHIN, DANEISHA TURNBULL, LAVELL SCOTT, MARTIN MCCURTIS,
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