What It Do
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Lessen programs promoting contraception,
if it means protection in the next election.
Religious groups will keep sending those checks in,
so we can start wars and keep sending those jets in.
Exactly just what kinda shit did we step in?
Exactly just what kinda message we sending?
It don't matter if you condemn condoms, it ain't your problem,
it's the type of thing that only happens in Harlem,
happens in Compton,
happens in Newark,
it happens in Houston.
I think we got a problem Houston.
Invoke God to camouflage your true sins.
Poke and prod, private life intrusions;
you say it's for our safety when you spy our movements?
Huh, well I don't buy it doofus, I ain't stupid this is my two cents.

You don't know what it's like to pray.
You don't know what it's like.
You don't know what it's like to pray, for God to turn the night to day.
Do you know what it's like to pray?
Do you know what it's like?
Do you know what it's like to pray for god to turn the night to day?

Let's spend some real money on real life improvements.
Instead of moon men and booing same sex unions.
We need to take a look at why society is loosing.
One room shack a single mother with two kids.
They share the same bed and the walls are too thin.
So they hear every fight.
Fourth grade kids who can't read or write.
And all they ever hear in mommy beat at night.
They can't sleep at night, they can't catch no Z's.
So what the fuck they care about the ABC's.
It's crazy kids in grades 1,2,3.
Trying to decide whether to be a B or C.
Their stomachs are empty there's not enough MD's,
but we can spend millions chasing WMD's.
Or we can just build a pipeline in the mid-east.
And when the bill comes, send it to me!

You don't know what it's like to pray.
You don't know what it's like.
You don't know what it's like to pray, for God to turn the night to day.
Do you know what it's like to pray?




Do you know what it's like?
Do you know what it's like to pray for god to turn the night to day?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "What It Do" by E-dubble are a commentary on the politics and societal issues in America. The first verse talks about the hypocrisy of politicians who use religion or abortion as a means to gain votes and support from religious groups. They keep sending money to fund wars and sending jets instead of using the funds for important social issues. The lyrics sarcastically question what kind of mess the country has gotten into and what kind of message they are sending. The verse ends with the artist stating that those who condemn condoms are not affected by the problem, as it only affects the underprivileged communities in places like Harlem, Compton, Newark, and Houston.


The second verse talks about the need to spend money on real-life improvements and social issues rather than funding inappropriate projects like the space program and discriminating against same-sex unions. The lyrics discuss the harsh realities of society, where a single mother with two kids live in a one-room shack, and the kids are unable to get a proper education because they are too busy worrying about their next meal. The kids hear their mother's domestic violence and are unable to sleep, let alone focus on schoolwork. The lyrics then talk about how students in grades one, two, and three are going to school hungry and have to decide whether to focus on their academic life or their empty stomachs.


Overall, "What It Do" is an excellent commentary on the societal issues and politics faced by America. E-dubble's lyrics are insightful and thought-provoking, giving a deeper insight into the current problems of the country.


Line by Line Meaning

Lessen programs promoting contraception, if it means protection in the next election.
Cutting back on programs that aim to prevent pregnancy through contraception to increase the likelihood of winning the next election is dangerous and short-sighted.


Religious groups will keep sending those checks in, so we can start wars and keep sending those jets in.
Religious organizations continue to fund armed conflict with their donations, ensuring that military action remains a priority even if the consequences are devastating.


Exactly just what kinda shit did we step in? Exactly just what kinda message we sending?
What kind of mess have we stumbled into? What message are we sending to our children and the rest of the world?


It don't matter if you condemn condoms, it ain't your problem, it's the type of thing that only happens in Harlem, happens in Compton, happens in Newark, it happens in Houston. I think we got a problem Houston.
The stigma surrounding condom use doesn't just harm specific communities - it hurts us all. In every corner of America, people are suffering from the consequences of sexual activity.


Invoke God to camouflage your true sins. Poke and prod, private life intrusions; you say it's for our safety when you spy our movements? Huh, well I don't buy it doofus, I ain't stupid this is my two cents.
Don't use religion as a cover for immoral behavior. When people in power start invading our privacy under the pretext of protecting us, it's time to speak up and reject them.


You don't know what it's like to pray. You don't know what it's like. You don't know what it's like to pray, for God to turn the night to day. Do you know what it's like to pray? Do you know what it's like? Do you know what it's like to pray for god to turn the night to day?
Those who have never been in the depths of despair do not understand the power of prayer. When everything seems hopeless, all you can do is turn to a higher power and hope for a miracle.


Let's spend some real money on real life improvements. Instead of moon men and booing same sex unions. We need to take a look at why society is loosing.
We need to stop obsessing over pointless distractions and make a real investment in improving society. Rather than discriminate against a group of people who pose no threat, we should examine the root causes of our problems.


One room shack a single mother with two kids. They share the same bed and the walls are too thin. So they hear every fight. Fourth grade kids who can't read or write. And all they ever hear in mommy beat at night. They can't sleep at night, they can't catch no Z's. So what the fuck they care about the ABC's.
The struggle for families living in cramped and uncomfortable conditions is unbearable. When young children are exposed to domestic violence and neglect, their education suffers along with their physical and emotional health.


It's crazy kids in grades 1,2,3. Trying to decide whether to be a B or C. Their stomachs are empty there's not enough MD's, but we can spend millions chasing WMD's. Or we can just build a pipeline in the mid-east. And when the bill comes, send it to me!
Children living in poverty are unable to focus on their education because of their unmet basic needs, yet our government spends billions on military technology and foreign policy ventures that only continue to destabilize the world.


You don't know what it's like to pray. You don't know what it's like. You don't know what it's like to pray, for God to turn the night to day. Do you know what it's like to pray? Do you know what it's like? Do you know what it's like to pray for god to turn the night to day?
In the darkest of times, we turn to prayer in the hope that things will get better. But those who have never experienced the depths of despair cannot understand the power of this act.




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Honest Outlaw

RIP man your music will live on

Titanme

i love his music

Rev

Doesn't everybody tho

SueTheBlue

I cant listen to this without shedding tears

Austin R

true legend

Thomas Ward

Did he pass????

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John Welsh

I remember when this song came out he hadn't made a song in ages and then he came out with this masterpiece

Worland

Yea... Sad he can't make music anymore...

#RestInPeaceE

Brandonez Doofenshmirtz

I wish I knew about e-dub before his passing

David H

same

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