You Know What's Up
Donell Jones feat. Left Eye Lyrics
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Ooh, girl you know what's up
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
Me and my niggas be rollin'
Schemin' on you and your homies
The very first day of summer
Hit the park and parlay
Hopin' that you walk this way
Do you and your girls wanna ride
Play all day and puff on the la
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
I'm diggin' you and I'm feelin' you
U know what's up
Said I'm diggin' you and I'm wantin' you
So tell me what's up
Peep her thighs and I'm zonin'
Right around two in the mornin'
Lookin' fly with a sundress on
Think I feel a bone comin on
Girl you got it wide open
Want all day and in hopin'
Baby don't front
Back seat Jeep, you know what I want
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
I'm diggin' you and I'm feelin' you
U know what's up
Said I'm diggin' you and I'm wantin' you
So tell me what's up
So baby tell me what's up
Can we ascend to higher heights
And when the path gets rough
We can give in to brighter nights
Breathe with peace, expand by leaps
Sow to reap our souls to keep
The passions deep and filled with heat
Living this life on the hustle
I barely get enough time
U know me for the Platinum
How I stack them and shine
U see a lot of contenders
They try to end up in my world
A reputation known as the untouchable girl
I'm movin' on and now I'm tryin'
To make a change in my ways
Be the best that I can be
To last me all of my days
Now we can blaze pathways
Or just take our time
Better hollar if you hear me
'Cause Left-Eye gonna shine
My eyes don't lie see how
They glisten when you pass me by
U and I don't need permission to be unified
Surely I done seen and heard of many places
Then I traveled around the world, seen many faces
Don't let another one get near me if you wanna be true
And show me that nobody else can do it better than you
So if you serious, I'm curious to see what you got
My love is furious, 'cause I believe in blowin' youp spots
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
I'm diggin' you and I'm feelin' you
U know what's up
Said I'm diggin' you and I'm wantin' you
So tell me what's up
The song "U Know What's Up" by Donell Jones featuring Left Eye is a flirtatious, playful exchange between two individuals who are interested in each other. The lyrics are about the man and his friends scheming to get the attention of the woman and her friends. They hope to spend time together, smoke weed and have fun, but they are also genuinely interested in getting to know each other better. The song has an upbeat, R&B feel and is heavily influenced by hip-hop.
The man expresses his attraction to the woman, telling her that he's digging her and wants her to know what's up. He admires her body and her style, and he wants to spend time with her in his Jeep. The woman is equally interested, and she responds by telling him that she wants to ascend to "higher heights" with him. She talks about wanting to make changes in her life and be the best she can be. They both seem interested in exploring a relationship and seeing where it could lead.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Expressing excitement and interest in what the other person has to say
Ooh, girl you know what's up
Acknowledging the mutual attraction between the two parties
Me and my niggas be rollin'
Referring to hanging out with friends
Schemin' on you and your homies
Thinking of ways to connect with the girls and their friends
The very first day of summer
Setting the scene for what is to come
All chromed out in a Hummer, babe
Describing the flashy vehicle they are cruising in
Hit the park and parlay
Going to the park to have a good time
Hopin' that you walk this way
Anticipating the arrival of the girls
Do you and your girls wanna ride
Asking if they want to go for a ride with them
Play all day and puff on the la
Suggesting they spend the day smoking marijuana and having fun
I'm diggin' you and I'm feelin' you
Expressing romantic interest in the girl
U know what's up
Confirming that the girl is aware of his interest
Said I'm diggin' you and I'm wantin' you
Reiterating his interest in the girl
So tell me what's up
Asking the girl to share her feelings about him
Peep her thighs and I'm zonin'
Noticing the girl's attractive thighs and getting excited
Right around two in the mornin'
Describing the late-night setting
Lookin' fly with a sundress on
Complimenting the girl's outfit
Think I feel a bone comin on
Hinting at arousal
Girl you got it wide open
Suggesting the girl is open to sexual advances
Want all day and in hopin'
Wanting to spend the whole day with her
Baby don't front
Asking the girl not to play games or act coy
Back seat Jeep, you know what I want
Suggesting that he wants to have sex in the back seat of the car
Can we ascend to higher heights
Asking if they can take their relationship to the next level
And when the path gets rough
Acknowledging that there may be challenges along the way
We can give in to brighter nights
Looking on the bright side and being optimistic about their relationship
Breathe with peace, expand by leaps
Encouraging the girl to relax and be open to growth
Sow to reap our souls to keep
Suggesting that they make an effort to build their relationship
The passions deep and filled with heat
Describing their intense attraction to one another
Living this life on the hustle
Referring to a busy, fast-paced lifestyle
I barely get enough time
Implying that his life is busy but he's willing to make time for her
U know me for the Platinum
Referring to his success and wealth
How I stack them and shine
Boasting about his financial success and accomplishments
U see a lot of contenders
Acknowledging other people who are interested in him
They try to end up in my world
Suggesting that people want to be a part of his success and lifestyle
A reputation known as the untouchable girl
Referring to previous experiences with women
I'm movin' on and now I'm tryin'
Suggesting that he is ready for a change and committed to making things work with the girl
To make a change in my ways
Admitting that he needs to make improvements in his life
Be the best that I can be
Striving for self-improvement
To last me all of my days
Hoping to find someone to be with for the rest of his life
Now we can blaze pathways
Suggesting they work together to create the future they want
Or just take our time
Acknowledging that they don't have to rush their relationship
Better hollar if you hear me
Asking the girl to speak up if she's listening and interested
'Cause Left-Eye gonna shine
Referring to the featuring artist, Left Eye's, success and presence
My eyes don't lie see how
Suggesting that he is attracted to her physically
They glisten when you pass me by
Noticing her beauty and charm
U and I don't need permission to be unified
Believing that they don't need anyone else's approval for their relationship
Surely I done seen and heard of many places
Implying that he is experienced and knowledgeable about the world
Then I traveled around the world, seen many faces
Sharing his personal experiences with the girl
Don't let another one get near me if you wanna be true
Warning the girl not to let anyone else come between them
And show me that nobody else can do it better than you
Challenging her to prove that she is the best for him
So if you serious, I'm curious to see what you got
Asking the girl to show him what she's made of and what she can bring to the relationship
My love is furious, 'cause I believe in blowin' youp spots
Expressing his passionate love and excitement for her and their future together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darren Lighty, Cliff Lighty, Anthony Hamilton, Bale'wa Muhammad, Edward Ferrell, Veronica Mckenzie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@secretbillionaire463
Who's listening to this classic in 2024?
@feliciaworthington4361
Me every day at the gym one of my workout playlist 😂😂 love left eye flow
@sonyadrake7843
Me! 🙋🏾♀️
@kevinpeterkin9600
just stepped out a time machine
@dorisalfred2760
I am 😂
@Bigspins21
Had this on repeat recently
@hazzaplayz808
Still a MILLION times better than todays music..who agrees??
@otiliaciubotariu8738
TOTALLY!
@cosmoworldtheater
Me✨
@SARAHDJ104
U ain't neva lied