Cookie Jar
Doja Cat Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah

Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar

Brookie, he rookie, he want the cookie, the cookie
I think you thirsty, you milkin' it, tryna crook me, mistook me
For something sweet, and you're right, but I can't be that tonight
Love had her shavin' it clean, but now that pussy on Wookie, boy
Go and handle your part, caught you with hands in that jar
Suckin' that sweet tooth, that canker sore, too low, need to crank it more
And you know you've been savin' for all them bitches who pay you more
He call me Oreo, break it and lick the flavor off, and

Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar

Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that
Baby

Everybody like, "Notice me, Senpai"
Y'all niggas all woe is me, woe is me
On the billboard, that's me Senpai
Y'all niggas ain't cold as me
Hold my hoops, knock it out cold, all these hands tied
I fight for the cause, and tight with ya broad
'Cause I can afford that, drama come, I ignore that
Fuck talkin', she record that, Pokemon Go, you Snorlax
Swear they been sleepin' on me, I give you Hollywood tease
Breakfast at Tiffany's, ain't got a reason to be seein' me
You seein' all that's to see, baby, yeah, yeah, yeah

Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar

Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar, yuh

Boy I know that you need that choco-chip
I got extra taco but you better bring that macho grip
Not gon' fuck around, you had me fooled, thinkin' you not gon' slip
It's my modern life, make me wanna find some Rocko nig
I will dig it up and bring that shit back like some moccasins
You don't want these problems, fuck a promise, I will not forget
I thought love was blind but you lookin', tryna find a trick fine as this
You won't get these sweets again, like Violet, you childish

Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar

Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?




Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Doja Cat's song Cookie Jar provide an erotic and alluring tone, with the lyrics filled with sexual innuendos. The opening verses reveal the singer catching her lover with his 'hands in the cookie jar,' referring to his attempts to seduce her for sexual intimacy. She describes her body as something sweet that her lover wants, but she cannot oblige, and it has grown hairy and rough like a 'Wookie.'


The singer calls her lover out, stating that he is thirsty and milking his seduction efforts but has failed in his attempt to 'crook her' or sweet-talk her. The lyrics move on to capture how the singer's admirers are all trying to gain her attention, but she is ignoring them, only focusing on her lover. The first part of the song creates a seductive ambiance, with the refrain repeated in typical R&B themes.


In the second part of the song, the singer's tone is more aggressive, with lyrics about digging up the past and bringing back ancient problems from the 90s. The lyrics switch to more pop culture references about cartoon characters Rocko and Pokemon Go, portrayed in various wordplays. The final verse shows the singer retaliating with her lover, who claimed to love her but was still flirting with other women. She declares that 'you won't get these sweets again' and that he is too childish for her. Overall, the song Cookie Jar is a sexually-charged, playful song that has become popular among listeners for its catchy melody and memorable lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Introductory repetition of "yeah" to set the tone of the song.


Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Asking a boy why he's searching for something when she knows he already has it.


Yeah, I caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar
Caught someone in the act of doing something wrong.


Brookie, he rookie, he want the cookie, the cookie
Using wordplay to describe a man's desire for sexual favors.


I think you thirsty, you milkin' it, tryna crook me, mistook me
Describing someone's desperation and attempts to deceive her.


For something sweet, and you're right, but I can't be that tonight
Acknowledging that she is sweet but not willing to give in to the man's desires at that moment.


Love had her shavin' it clean, but now that pussy on Wookie, boy
Implying that she is now sexually involved with another man.


Go and handle your part, caught you with hands in that jar
Telling the man to deal with the consequences of his actions.


Suckin' that sweet tooth, that canker sore, too low, need to crank it more
Describing a man's overindulgence in pleasure and suggesting that he needs to try harder to satisfy her.


And you know you've been savin' for all them bitches who pay you more
Accusing the man of cheating on her with other women for financial gain.


He call me Oreo, break it and lick the flavor off, and
Suggesting that the man views her as a sexual object and objectifies her like a cookie.


Baby, everybody like, "Notice me, Senpai"
Referencing anime culture and suggesting that everyone wants attention and validation.


Y'all niggas all woe is me, woe is me
Describing other men as overly emotional and self-pitying.


On the billboard, that's me Senpai
Boasting about her success and popularity.


Y'all niggas ain't cold as me
Asserting that she is superior to other artists and confident in her abilities.


Hold my hoops, knock it out cold, all these hands tied
Preparing for a fight and indicating that she is ready to defend herself and her position.


I fight for the cause, and tight with ya broad
Stating that she is dedicated to her work and relationships with other women.


'Cause I can afford that, drama come, I ignore that
Rejecting negative drama and focusing on positive aspects of life.


Fuck talkin', she record that, Pokemon Go, you Snorlax
Suggesting that she is focused on her own success and uninterested in others' opinions or distractions like the popular mobile game Pokemon Go.


Swear they been sleepin' on me, I give you Hollywood tease
Claiming that people have underestimated her talent and ability but she still puts on a show (Hollywood tease).


Breakfast at Tiffany's, ain't got a reason to be seein' me
Referencing the classic film to suggest that people are interested in her because of her image but she doesn't see the point in giving them attention.


You seein' all that's to see, baby, yeah, yeah, yeah
Acknowledging that people see her public persona but not the real her.


Boy I know that you need that choco-chip
Implying that the man is needy and wants attention like a child who wants cookies.


I got extra taco but you better bring that macho grip
Suggesting that she has something to offer but the man needs to be strong and confident in order to handle it.


Not gon' fuck around, you had me fooled, thinkin' you not gon' slip
Warning the man not to underestimate her and her abilities.


It's my modern life, make me wanna find some Rocko nig
Referencing the TV show "Rocko's Modern Life" to express a desire for a simpler, less complicated life.


I will dig it up and bring that shit back like some moccasins
Claiming that she has the power to rediscover and revive lost aspects of life.


You don't want these problems, fuck a promise, I will not forget
Asserting that she will not forget if someone wrongs her and will not make promises she can't keep.


I thought love was blind but you lookin', tryna find a trick fine as this
Reflecting on past experiences with love and suggesting that the man is seeking attention from other women.


You won't get these sweets again, like Violet, you childish
Rejecting the man's advances and comparing him to the spoiled, entitled character Violet from the movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".


Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the man's foolishness in seeking something he already has.


Oh-ooh-oh, caught yo' ass red-handed in that cookie jar
Repeated chorus line to further emphasize her knowledge of the man's wrongdoings.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amala Zandile Dlamini, David Sprecher, Jonathan Mills, Kurtis McKenzie, Roget Lutfi Chahayed

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@emmapitts2842

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar
Brookie, he rookie, he want the cookie, the cookie
I think you thirsty, you milkin' it, tryna crook me, mistook me
For something sweet, and you're right, but I can't be that tonight
Love had her shavin' it clean, but now that p*ssy on Wookie, boy
Go and handle your part, caught you with hands in that jar
Suckin' that sweet tooth, that canker sore, too low, need to crank it more
And you know you've been savin' for all them b*tches who pay you more
He call me Oreo, break it and lick the flavor off, and
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, yeah, I caught yo' *ss red-handed in that
Baby
Everybody like, "Notice me, Senpai"
Y'all **** all woe is me, woe is me
On the billboard, that's me Senpai
Y'all **** ain't cold as me
Hold my hoops, knock it out cold, all these hands tied
I fight for the cause, and tight with ya broad
'Cause I can afford that, drama come, I ignore that
F*ck talkin', she record that, Pokemon Go, you Snorlax
Swear they been sleepin' on me, I give you Hollywood tease
Breakfast at Tiffany's, ain't got a reason to be seein' me
You seein' all that's to see, baby, yeah, yeah, yeah
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar, yuh
Boy I know that you need that choco-chip
I got extra taco but you better bring that macho grip
Not gon' f*ck around, you had me fooled, thinkin' you not gon' slip
It's my modern life, make me wanna find some Rocko *
I will dig it up and bring that sh*t back like some moccasins
You don't want these problems, f*ck a promise, I will not forget
I thought love was blind but you lookin', tryna find a trick fine as this
You won't get these sweets again, like Violet, you childish
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar
Boy what you lookin' for? You know where them cookies are
Yeah, I caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, and what, you lookin' for it?
Oh-ooh-oh, caught yo' *ss red-handed in that cookie jar



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