Vegas
Doja Cat Lyrics


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Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah

(You ain't nothin' but a)
Dog, player, ah, get it
Fraud, player, ah, get it
I understand, I understand
You ain't the man, you ain't a man
(You ain't nothin' but a)
Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog
(You ain't nothin' but a)

Player gettin' valeted around in that ho whip
Two fingers up, one down with my toes ten
Flewed out with my boobs out, put a cork in it
Love it when you be cryin' out when I'm corseted
I don't think you gon' make it, do not let me start ragin'
I'm losin' my patience, this ain't stayin' in Vegas (you ain't nothin' but a)
There's more sides to the story, I'ma tell everybody
Had your ass sittin' courtside with your arm around me
Had your ass sittin' first class with your burnt ass out in Abu Dhabi
Could've been what we should've been, but you lost a bet, now you gotta find me
Find a seat, I ain't playin' this hide and seek
High school when you finally peaked
Hound dog, come find a treat
I'm a bad bitch, but (you ain't nothin' but a)

Dog, player, ah, get it
Fraud, player, ah, get it
I understand, I understand



You ain't the man, you ain't a man
(You ain't nothin' but a)
Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog

Yeah, yeah, said (you ain't nothin' but a)
I get it, I know you got some other- you wanted
I get it, you needed someone that could prove you wrong
So I reckon, you leave all of your problems at the door to my city
You gon' need to tell my brothers where you from
And I admit it, I still got empathy
And you gon' feel it for two weeks
When I release you in them streets (you ain't nothin' but a)
And keep my nina in discrete, keep the cleanin' my Jeep
And put that Yeezy in your teeth, let my demons off they leashes
If you even think to speak I'ma give a whole new meaning
When you said you live in a dream, we can keep that- asleep
And you gon' laugh with all your Gs
Countin' them sheep, sheep, sheep, sheep
Talkin' 'bout Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z, R-I-P (you ain't nothin' but a)

Dog, player, ah, get it
Fraud, player, ah, get it
I understand, I understand
You ain't the man, you ain't a man
(You ain't nothin' but a)
Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog
(You ain't nothin' but a)
Dog, player, ah, get it
Fraud, player, ah, get it
I understand, I understand
You ain't the man, you ain't a man
(You ain't nothin' but a)
Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog

(La-da-da-da) you ain't nothin' but a
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, you ain't nothin' but a

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Doja Cat's song "Vegas" paints a picture of a failed romantic relationship that has left one person feeling cheated and betrayed. The song is filled with Doja's trademark wit, as she compares her ex-lover to a "hound dog" and exposes his fraudulent behavior. The chorus is particularly biting, as she repeats the phrase "you ain't nothin' but a hound dog" with increasing intensity. She also references the famous Las Vegas strip, using it as a metaphor for the game they both played and lost in their relationship.


Throughout the song, Doja's clever wordplay and catchy hooks give it an infectious energy that will have listeners bobbing their heads and forgetting the deeper meaning behind the lyrics. But, upon closer examination, "Vegas" is a strong and nuanced exploration of the complexities of heartbreak and the pain that can come from feeling like you've been played.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, ah, get it
Encouragement to continue with the current activity.


(You ain't nothin' but a) Dog, player, ah, get it
Addressing someone who is deceitful and manipulative, and prompting them to acknowledge their actions.


Fraud, player, ah, get it
Highlighting the manipulative behavior of the addressed person and urging them to acknowledge it.


I understand, I understand
Assuming the role of an understanding person, acknowledging the complexities of the situation at hand.


You ain't the man, you ain't a man
Acknowledging that the addressed person lacks the qualities associated with being a leader.


(You ain't nothin' but a) Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog
Further emphasizing the deceptive and manipulative behavior of the addressed person.


Player gettin' valeted around in that ho whip
Describing the addressed person as someone who is only concerned with their status and image.


Two fingers up, one down with my toes ten
Confidently showcasing oneself and expressing control over the situation.


Flewed out with my boobs out, put a cork in it
Asserting one's power and dominance in a situation.


Love it when you be cryin' out when I'm corseted
Enjoying the power one holds over the addressed person.


I don't think you gon' make it, do not let me start ragin'
Warning the addressed person against provoking strong emotions.


I'm losin' my patience, this ain't stayin' in Vegas (you ain't nothin' but a)
Expressing frustration and determination to take action against the addressed person.


There's more sides to the story, I'ma tell everybody
Asserting one's willingness to speak out and share their perspective.


Had your ass sittin' courtside with your arm around me
Recalling a time when the addressed person was in a position of closeness and intimacy.


Had your ass sittin' first class with your burnt ass out in Abu Dhabi
Emphasizing the addressed person's focus on status symbols and material possessions.


Could've been what we should've been, but you lost a bet, now you gotta find me
Reflecting on missed opportunities and asserting that the addressed person must make effort to regain trust.


Find a seat, I ain't playin' this hide and seek
Asserting that one is not interested in playing games and desires open and honest communication.


High school when you finally peaked
Suggesting that the addressed person has not matured past a certain point.


Hound dog, come find a treat
Further underscoring the addressed person's deceitful behavior and lack of respect for others.


I'm a bad bitch, but (you ain't nothin' but a)
Asserting one's strength and power and labeling the addressed person as undeserving of respect.


I get it, I know you got some other- you wanted
Acknowledging that the addressed person had certain expectations, but failed to meet them.


I get it, you needed someone that could prove you wrong
Acknowledging the addressed person's desire for challenge.


So I reckon, you leave all of your problems at the door to my city
Emphasizing one's power and suggesting that the addressed person can only address their problems within the context of a relationship with the singer.


You gon' need to tell my brothers where you from
Asserting that the addressed person must prove their loyalty and respect to the artist's community.


And I admit it, I still got empathy
Acknowledging that one still has feelings for the addressed person, even in the midst of conflict.


And you gon' feel it for two weeks
Asserting that the addressed person will feel the consequences of their actions for a significant period of time.


When I release you in them streets (you ain't nothin' but a)
Asserting that the addressed person will have to face consequences outside of their relationship with the singer.


And keep my nina in discrete, keep the cleanin' my Jeep
Asserting one's need for self-protection and focusing on maintaining personal possessions.


And put that Yeezy in your teeth, let my demons off they leashes
Asserting one's power and willingness to engage in violent behavior if necessary.


If you even think to speak I'ma give a whole new meaning
Threatening violence against the addressed person if they attempt to speak or act out of line.


When you said you live in a dream, we can keep that- asleep
Mocking the addressed person's unrealistic outlook on life.


And you gon' laugh with all your Gs
Suggesting that the addressed person will not be taken seriously by their social circle.


Countin' them sheep, sheep, sheep, sheep
Asserting that the addressed person is foolish and lacks real power or insight.


Talkin' 'bout Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z, R-I-P (you ain't nothin' but a)
Further mocking and belittling the addressed person.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amala Zandile Dlamini, David Sprecher, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Roget Lutfi Chahayed

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@Andrew-kb6hn

This woman is currently the most unmatchable artist rn. Her artistry is insane like we already know ur sickening stop it with this slaying shit









Woah this much likes thanks guys
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@masshendrix

She killed this🔥

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She always does!!!🔥

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And did!!

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@Katie-fd5np

The moment at 0:33 where Doja gently touches the woman (who is “singing” the late Big Mama Thornton’s sample) as she passes is so subtle and beautiful ❤️ it’s no surprise that fans are so proud of Doja for this one

@ericaalladin7054

Heat🥵 https://youtu.be/3WgcQxwIWfk Heat🌈

@lovleyloner1487

It was like a beautiful homage to the original artist of the track like giving her credit while also being a little pass the torch moment. I loved it

@MsTr1ck

@@lovleyloner1487 literal chills, i love that

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