What We Do
E.C. Illa Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
No drug on the earth can cure me
But I don't give a fuck, I'm rough
This world can suck these nuts, enough is enough
Don't move don't release my rein
My fire's on blaze and it's filled with rage, I'm pissed
Let me tell you what I'm gonna do, guess you made the wrong move
Prophe' don't give a shit, what you gonn' do?
So bitch cum suck this dick
You talkin' shit, I heard ya
You can bet I'm her' ta serve ya
Just look at you, you ridiculous
That's compliments from my nauseousness
Sorry bitch I didn't mean to be rude, Haha
That's what we do
I'm not talkin' where I been and where I'm goin'
Or the stress you push when you get annoyed
Shit, cause that's who I am, did I screw your plans?
That's what we do
It isn't for the money or the sex appeal, that's real
So your ass best stand still, don't push me
Cause I'll break your heart, don't start
That's what we do
I don't understand, why y'all wanna hate
The way I say thangs, the way that I break the scene
Can't take a thing from me
Prophe-C's gonn' breathe, inhale my weed
That's what I do, go on and make your move
Let's see what you got but don't act a fool
Lose your cool, cause you might get split
To the muthafuckin' dome with a muthafuckin whip
Don't trip, cause y'all don't have a clue
I don't know what y'all do but I survive through
Anything, everything, to say the least
Don't make me release the beast, grrrowl
No matter what I do
I seem to make my own damn rules
So y'all best step back, don't move, don't piss me off
That's what we do
I'm not talkin' where I been and where I'm goin'
Or the stress you push when you get annoyed
Shit, cause that's who I am, did I screw your plans?
That's what we do
It isn't for the money or the sex appeal, that's real
So your ass best stand still, don't push me
Cause I'll break your heart, don't start
That's what we do
Anything I said, anything I've done
Everything you see is not just for fun
To sum it all up, I'm stuck like this
It's what I do, it must be, shit
If you ain't satisfied, well then move on
I don't need your assistance, screw y'all
I run with the best, say fuck the rest
There's too much stress, in this world to rest
What's left of me if I give it all up
Not a dash germ thing, what? No luck
So I have to hold on to what I've got
I've got rhymes to drop and that won't stop
That's what I do, that's who I am
That's how it is, that's who I been
Don't tell me what to do, that's rude
That's what we do
I'm not talkin' where I been and where I'm goin'
Or the stress you push when you get annoyed
Shit, cause that's who I am, did I screw your plans?
That's what we do
It isn't for the money or the sex appeal, that's real
So your ass best stand still, don't push me
Cause I'll break your heart, don't start
That's what we do
The lyrics of E.C. Illa's song "What We Do" depict a persona who is angry and frustrated with the world around him. He acknowledges that he has anger issues that cannot be cured by any drug, but he does not care. He is rough and fed up with the world, and he is not afraid to express his thoughts through his music. He disses those who talk behind his back and claim that he cannot make it in the music industry. He declares that he will keep on making his music, and they should "suck this dick." He urges his listeners not to mess with him, as he is not one to be messed with. He will break their hearts and make them regret it.
The song can be interpreted as the artist's way of declaring that he will not be controlled or molded by the world's expectations. He will continue doing what he loves, creating and performing music, and will do so unapologetically. He acknowledges that he has anger issues, but that is just who he is, and he will not let anyone try to change that. The song's lyrics are delivered with an intense, aggressive energy, which reinforces the artist's message.
Line by Line Meaning
You can analyze my life, find I'm filled with fury
You may try to understand my life and find that I am full of anger
No drug on the earth can cure me
There is no substance on this planet that can heal me
But I don't give a fuck, I'm rough
I am tough, and even though I don't care, I show resilience
This world can suck these nuts, enough is enough
I am fed up with this world's problems and frustrations, I am over it
Don't move don't release my rein
Don't interfere or cross my path, I am in control of my own actions
My fire's on blaze and it's filled with rage, I'm pissed
I am very angry and my rage is uncontrollable, like a burning fire
Let me tell you what I'm gonna do, guess you made the wrong move
You made a mistake and now I am going to take action, let me tell you what I have planned
Prophe' don't give a shit, what you gonn' do?
I, Prophe', do not care about your actions, what do you intend to do?
I write my rhymes like this
I write my music in this style
So bitch cum suck this dick
If you have a problem with me or my music, then go ahead and insult me like that
You talkin' shit, I heard ya
I heard what you said about me and I consider it insulting
You can bet I'm her' ta serve ya
I am here to give you a taste of your own medicine
Just look at you, you ridiculous
You look ridiculous to me
That's compliments from my nauseousness
My insult is a compliment to how sickening you are
Sorry bitch I didn't mean to be rude, Haha
I am not sorry for insulting you, it was intentional and funny to me
That's what we do
This is how we act and behave
I'm not talkin' where I been and where I'm goin'
I am not discussing my past or future plans
Or the stress you push when you get annoyed
I am not interested in your stress or frustration when you are annoyed
Shit, cause that's who I am, did I screw your plans?
I act this way because it is my personality, did I ruin your plans because of that?
It isn't for the money or the sex appeal, that's real
I am not motivated by money or sexual attraction, this is genuine
So your ass best stand still, don't push me
You should be careful and not provoke me to anger or action
Cause I'll break your heart, don't start
I will hurt you emotionally, don't start a fight with me
Anything I said, anything I've done
Everything I have said or done before matters
Everything you see is not just for fun
Everything that looks superficial to you may actually have deeper meaning for me
To sum it all up, I'm stuck like this
In summary, this is who I am and I cannot change it
It's what I do, it must be, shit
This is what I am meant to do, I have no choice
If you ain't satisfied, well then move on
If you don't like me or my music, then go on and leave
I don't need your assistance, screw y'all
I don't need your help or support, I don't care about you
I run with the best, say fuck the rest
I work with the best people and I don't care about others
There's too much stress, in this world to rest
There are too many problems and anxieties in this world to relax for long
What's left of me if I give it all up
If I give up my music, what else is there for me?
Not a dash germ thing, what? No luck
I would have nothing left, no luck or chance
So I have to hold on to what I've got
I need to hold on tight to what I have, which is my music
I've got rhymes to drop and that won't stop
I have more music to create and share, and I won't stop doing it
That's what I do, that's who I am
This is what I do, this is who I really am
That's how it is, that's who I been
This is my reality, this is who I have always been
Don't tell me what to do, that's rude
You are being impolite and disrespectful by trying to tell me what to do
That's what we do
This is how we act and behave
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christopher Greer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chibangin007
honestly now we need to get together. We have to go against the biggest gang! COPS! WE DON''T NEED TO DIE FROM THEM!
@WaCkO744
Everyone killing everyone these days...
@montyvasquez9524
Stfu
@chibangin007
@rednose pittbull 74 no it isn't
@chibangin007
@rednose pittbull 74 There is a day it will end. I am an ex MLD. I quit. my life story is insane. and a brother of a latin king.
@WaCkO744
chibangin007 naw fam,that shit is never gonna end.getting worse every day
@Coolvthemantheicon
A Chicago Classic!!!!
@aflores729
Real shit though, we gotta organize for peace, Folks, People, Renegade, don’t matter. Peace & Prosperity must be made the top priority
@RRowdyRRideRRS
Still gets me hype like it did over 20 years ago BIG OL KINGS
@djmakavelithaprince9835
Got this album on cassette tape