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.
V.I.P.
Do Or Die Lyrics
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Somethin' like Victory, look here, (look here)
Blessin's to the men that walk Chicago streets, and survive (and survive)
We all in a test of time, (God bless us)
one thing let me show you, (show me)
Trials and tribulations, Victory, (victory), felony P.A.
(public announcement), Victory, (victory)
Do or Die, Mike Dun, Victory, (victory)
Amongst the Chicago area, beyond the universe
is have to be a must, c'mon
(Chorus) X 2
Got to keep it real baby party all night
You spill a drink on me baby that's all right
How should you be in the V.I.P., and the
think of all the nights you can creep out with me
See I'm about leasin' real estates
ball with the heavyweights, tryin' to get a bad hoe
Lease up in every state, some on the estimate
motherfuckers calculate, then to straight ass shake
Thugs hyperventilate, bounce for me baby, baby, show me, show me love
For it's 'bout the love of money, motherfucker stay in the club
cause all my nigga's fresh out start back
I fold em' up murda baby right back
shit, ya'll in the Benz's, hoe's love us
if you not wit' the flow, hoes ride wit' us
My nigga Chas' tol' me never let em' see you sweat
never let em' see you wet
never let em' call your bet
sex for a rival, look for some 5-0
watch those kinve'o's, just anaylze yo'
nigga's for the 5-0, bus' those thugs on the flo'
with my eyes closed, motherfuckers wha' ha!
(Chorus)
You'd be lookin' fine, and so sexy and all that
threw away my pillow when I slept wit' my gal
bounce for me baby shake yo' ass like that
remember us 96', po' see a cadillac
Ya'll stressin' now, while we're tryin' to handle that
Louie 13, hell yeah, sippin' that, only ones to shine
(???) with 2 plaques, we be sangin' dame's, top that
diamonds 'round my wrists goin' blin', blin', blin'
money at the bank goin' ting', ting', ting'
love or die be, put a rock on my fing'
make the average (????) make a hummin' bird sing
ya'll let me, let me, let me who?
Show a chick som' paper tell me what she wan' do
I could flip a jack, make a nigga go ooo...
you can get yo' girls, I can with my own crew, wha'
(Chorus)
All my thugs don't count, you in the club bouncin'
He goin' make yo' habit go from a dub to an ounce
this do or die link put em' on the same shit
nigga pull drama, I'm gonna cock an' spit
we tryin' to take the city, the block ain't shit
north pole niggas get cold as the game get
I'm official, that means I pull it down with no cabbage, (no cabbage)
open up shop with no status, (no status)
It's my time to spit it, and make the world right
it's my time to shine, like ya'll girls said
it's my turn to whip niggas, and have niggas Cross have it, look
keep it for 3 months and I'm gon' let ya'll by, yeah, right now
I'm lookin' for somethin' it's probably gonna be it, hey Ma
QP's the baddest, yo' sex, remind's the status, me V.I.P.
You need, to holla at us.
(Chorus)
Would you ride for me baby?
Would you bus' some slugs in them nigga's?
Heey, pump, pump, pump, pump, and ya'll niggas don't want to duck
lemme bump that shit for ya', who make them hits for ya'
and when you down and out, I'm goin' make them knicks for ya'
all my niggas paper chase, paper chase,
and when them motherfuckers roll up in yo' face
you can catch a case, catch a case, so I just stay home niggas
I've got a phone niggas, roll when I blow nigga, hittin' other cities
then I'm runnin' through the toll niggas, partner we die young
wil'in out, no doubt, have fun, V.I.P., pop guns, and I drop bombs
but I, told ya'll motherfuckers just to come
and anything in my perimeter I bomb
(Chorus)
The song "V.I.P." by Do or Die depicts the desire to live a lavish lifestyle and be considered as part of an exclusive community of people who are granted VIP status in society. The lyrics reference the trials and tribulations that the group has overcome to achieve success, while also acknowledging the struggles that many people face in Chicago. The chorus suggests a carefree approach to enjoying life and indulging in its pleasures, such as alcohol and late-night parties. The song also seems to touch on themes of violence, with references to bus'ing slugs, catching a case, and popping guns.
Overall, "V.I.P." is a reflection of the group's ambition and desire to live a life of luxury, while also acknowledging the harsh realities of life in Chicago. The song paints a picture of a world where success and status are highly valued and sought after, but also fraught with danger and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a lot of things that I never understood, (never understood)
The singer acknowledges their lack of understanding of various things.
Somethin' like Victory, look here, (look here)
The singer compares their understanding of something to the concept of victory.
Blessin's to the men that walk Chicago streets, and survive (and survive)
The singer sends blessings to those who are able to survive in their neighborhood.
We all in a test of time, (God bless us)
The artist acknowledges their current situation as a test and asks for God's blessings.
one thing let me show you, (show me)
The artist wants to show something to the listener.
Trials and tribulations, Victory, (victory), felony P.A.
The singer acknowledges that there will be struggles, but victory is still possible.
(public announcement), Victory, (victory)
The singer asserts that there is a victory to be had, as noted in a public announcement.
Do or Die, Mike Dun, Victory, (victory)
The artist asserts a victory for themselves and their associates.
This is a must, (this is a must)
The artist emphasizes the importance of something.
Amongst the Chicago area, beyond the universe
The artist places their experiences and actions in a wider context.
is have to be a must, c'mon
The singer highlights the necessity of something.
Got to keep it real baby party all night
The artist wants to truly enjoy themselves while at a party.
You spill a drink on me baby that's all right
The singer isn't too upset by minor mishaps.
How should you be in the V.I.P., and the
The singer wonders how one can get access to the VIP area.
think of all the nights you can creep out with me
The singer is trying to appeal to someone's desires and fantasies.
See I'm about leasin' real estates
The artist is involved in real estate leasing.
ball with the heavyweights, tryin' to get a bad hoe
The artist is trying to live the high life and attract attractive partners.
Lease up in every state, some on the estimate
The singer is leasing properties in multiple states.
motherfuckers calculate, then to straight ass shake
The singer is skeptical of others' motivations and thinks they are only interested in money.
Thugs hyperventilate, bounce for me baby, baby, show me, show me love
The artist wants someone to dance and show them affection.
For it's 'bout the love of money, motherfucker stay in the club
The artist believes people are only interested in money and thus stay at the club.
cause all my nigga's fresh out start back
The artist's friends who have recently been released from prison are ready to party.
I fold em' up murda baby right back
The singer will fight back if they are threatened.
shit, ya'll in the Benz's, hoe's love us
The artist and their associates have expensive cars and attract the attention of women.
if you not wit' the flow, hoes ride wit' us
The singer thinks that those who don't follow them will miss out on the action.
My nigga Chas' tol' me never let em' see you sweat
The singer's friend advised them to stay cool and calm in tense situations.
never let em' see you wet
The singer interprets their friend's advice as not letting others see their emotions.
never let em' call your bet
The artist should not let others control their actions.
sex for a rival, look for some 5-0
The artist shouldn't have sex with someone who is a rival, as they may be working with the police.
watch those kinve'o's, just anaylze yo'
The singer should be careful of those who they interact with and analyze them before trusting them.
nigga's for the 5-0, bus' those thugs on the flo'
The singer should watch out for others who may be working for the police and take down troublemakers.
with my eyes closed, motherfuckers wha' ha!
The artist is confident in their abilities and could do this task easily.
You'd be lookin' fine, and so sexy and all that
The artist thinks the listener is attractive.
threw away my pillow when I slept wit' my gal
The artist enjoyed sleeping with their partner.
bounce for me baby shake yo' ass like that
The singer wants someone to dance for them.
remember us 96', po' see a cadillac
The artist is nostalgic for 1996 and the feeling of seeing a Cadillac.
Ya'll stressin' now, while we're tryin' to handle that
The singer is confident that they can handle any stress or difficulties, while others may struggle.
Louie 13, hell yeah, sippin' that, only ones to shine
The singer feels that they are the only ones deserving of luxury.
(???) with 2 plaques, we be sangin' dame's, top that
The singer has received two music awards and is proud of their accomplishments.
diamonds 'round my wrists goin' blin', blin', blin'
The artist has diamond jewelry that shines brightly.
money at the bank goin' ting', ting', ting'
The artist has earned a lot of money and can hear it in their bank account.
love or die be, put a rock on my fing'
The singer wants to get married and receive an engagement ring.
make the average (????) make a hummin' bird sing
The singer believes they can make anyone happy.
ya'll let me, let me, let me who?
The artist wants to know who will let them do something.
Show a chick som' paper tell me what she wan' do
The artist believes that women are only interested in money.
I could flip a jack, make a nigga go ooo...
The artist can impress others with their gambling skills.
you can get yo' girls, I can with my own crew, wha'
The singer and their friends have their own plans and don't need to rely on others.
All my thugs don't count, you in the club bouncin'
The artist and their associates don't care about others who they think aren't as important.
He goin' make yo' habit go from a dub to an ounce
The singer's friend will help someone expand their drug habit.
this do or die link put em' on the same shit
The singer and their associates are all involved in the same things.
nigga pull drama, I'm gonna cock an' spit
The singer is ready to fight someone if they act out of line.
we tryin' to take the city, the block ain't shit
The artist and their associates are trying to gain power in their city, and don't care about others trying to stop them.
north pole niggas get cold as the game get
The artist believes people from colder areas are better prepared for tough situations.
I'm official, that means I pull it down with no cabbage, (no cabbage)
The singer is an important figure and doesn't have to worry about money.
open up shop with no status, (no status)
The singer doesn't need to have a specific status to be successful.
It's my time to spit it, and make the world right
The artist feels that they have an important message to share.
it's my time to shine, like ya'll girls said
The artist wants to become successful and stand out among their peers.
it's my turn to whip niggas, and have niggas Cross have it, look
The artist wants to be in charge and punish those who are disobedient.
keep it for 3 months and I'm gon' let ya'll by, yeah, right now
The singer will sell something for a higher price and then lower it later.
I'm lookin' for somethin' it's probably gonna be it, hey Ma
The artist is searching for something and thinks they may have found it.
QP's the baddest, yo' sex, remind's the status, me V.I.P.
The singer believes their friend is the most attractive and that they are important enough to be in the VIP area.
You need, to holla at us.
The singer wants to connect with someone.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY BERNARD ROUND, DENNIS ROUND, DARNELL SMITH, MICHAEL DUNN, FELONY DAVIS, R FRANKLIN
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