What You Need
Eve & Drag-On Lyrics


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Yo stop the tape, hold on
Listen, man, this Swizz
It's not a game, it's going down
We ain't playing wit y'all
Scorpion, sting that ass
And we doing this for the, 2001, let's rock
World premiere
World premiere
E-v-e, let's, let's get it, get it
Stop

I got what you need
So tell me what you need
I got what you need
So tell me what you need
Tell me what you need
I got what you need
Tell me what you need
I got what you need

Now, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies
Ladies, ladies, ladies
Ladies, ladies, ladies

I got what you need
So tell me what you need
I got what you need
So tell me what you need
Tell me what you need
I got what you need
Tell me what you need
I got what you need

Ey yo
This the only record in the crate
The only shit worth playing
Swizz got niggas screaming "Dog, you O-Din"
Do what I do best
Spit shit
You know me and Drag fit tight
But that goes without saying
See you stalling on the floor
What you standing for?
Scared thug, can't enjoy ya cash
What you balling for?
Crabs that ain't got nothing to add
What you calling for?
Ladies, this one's for you
Get ya party flowing right now
Baby, no time to relax
Nigga tryna holla
Get the tab, yeah he eat that
And if he acting cheap
Then fuck 'em, you ain't need that
Send a bottle wit a note
"Sip, get ya teeth wet"

I got what you need
So tell me what you need
I got what you need
So tell me what you need
Tell me what you need
I got what you need
Tell me what you need
I got

Now, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies
Ladies, ladies, ladies
Ladies, ladies, ladies

So niggas where yo ladies at?
Ladies where yo niggas at?
Killers where yo clickers at?
Took it, I won't give it back
Swallow this Cris while I
Get you where yo ribs is at
And yeah that's how I spit 'em tracks
They make you wanna get a rest
Shit, write my shit Drag
Treat you like you stole a pack
You probably never sold crack, now can I get a soul clap?
Clap twice, I'm that nice
Y'all funny faggots like Bernie Mac in +Life+
Let's see y'all make it past the gun line
Ya want it, come take mine
I walk and talk my shit
Breaker, breaker, one, nine
Eve let them bitches know
Three running wit the flow
We gonna block them though
Then we gonna lock the door

I got what you need
So tell me what you need
I got what you need
So tell me what you need
Tell me what you need
I got what you need
Tell me what you need
I got what you need

Now, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies
Ladies, ladies, ladies
Ladies, ladies, ladies

Yo, yo
In the club we get our niggas in
We pay off security
Same niggas that couldn't get in
Ya niggas remember me

Hey yo, ladies, where you at?
Stuck up, don't reply
Where you at? (Here we go!)
That's right, keep it live

West Coast, we could ride
East Coast, fucking live
Dirty, Dirty South, bounce that
Make 'em bounce that

Nigga, this here nasty
Keep the shit rocking
Always Double-R, keep shit knocking

You know how Ruff Ryders do
You push, we "Ryde or Die" for you
I got heat to make the steam boil

Heard you was fronting on the camp niggas
Stop that hot shit, all day
Clown yeah, we got that

I got what you need
So tell me what you need
I got what you need
So tell me what you need
Tell me what you need
I got what you need
Tell me what you need
I got what you need

Now, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies
Ladies, ladies, ladies
Ladies, ladies, ladies

Ya ain't ready for this shit right here
Ya ain't ready for this thing right here
Bounce! Bounce! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Oh! Swizz Beatz!
I keep my chain sipping
Two-thousand-and-one
Put fire on ya ass!
We gon' peep that fire on ya ass!
Let's go




That's right
Play the shit right

Overall Meaning

The song "Got What You Need" is a collaboration between Eve and Drag-On, produced by Swizz Beatz. The song was released in 2001 and is an upbeat party song that celebrates enjoying life and having fun. The lyrics talk about how the artists have what the listeners need to have a good time and how they can provide this through partying and enjoying life. The opening lines of the song set the tone for a "world premiere" event, and Swizz Beatz announces that "it's not a game, it's going down." Eve's confident and assertive delivery is one of the defining features of the song, and it adds to the party atmosphere of the track.


The song is mainly about having a good time and enjoying life, and the lyrics reference different regions of the United States, indicating that people from different regions can come together and enjoy themselves. The lyrics also address women, encouraging them to live in the moment and not to worry about anything else. The chorus repeats the phrase "I got what you need" as a way of emphasizing this message.


The song has a catchy and upbeat melody that adds to the party vibe of the track. The beat is characterized by a bouncy baseline and electronic drums, with additional percussion added for emphasis. The song has an upbeat tempo and a celebratory tone, and it is a good example of the type of party music that was popular at the time.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo stop the tape, hold on
Attention! Halt all activities and focus


Listen, man, this Swizz
Pay attention to the music producer for this track, Swizz Beatz


It's not a game, it's going down
This is not a joke, it's about to happen, it's serious


We ain't playing wit y'all
We are not messing with you all


Scorpion, sting that ass
Our rhymes are sharp and we'll make your butt hurt


And we doing this for the, 2001, let's rock
This song is for the year 2001, let's dance to it!


World premiere
This song is making its debut to the world


E-v-e, let's, let's get it, get it
Let's have a good time and dance to the music of Eve


Stop
Cut the music momentarily


I got what you need
I have what you are looking for


So tell me what you need
Just let me know what you want


Now, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies
Addressing the female party-goers


Ladies, ladies, ladies
Addressing the female party-goers again


Ey yo
Hey you


This the only record in the crate
This is the best song


The only shit worth playing
The only song you should listen to


Swizz got niggas screaming "Dog, you O-Din"
Swizz Beatz's music is so good that people are shouting his name


Do what I do best
Rapping is what I excel at


Spit shit
Rhyme lyrics


You know me and Drag fit tight
Drag-On and I are good friends


But that goes without saying
That doesn't need to be stated, it's obvious


See you stalling on the floor
I notice you hesitating to dance


What you standing for?
Why aren't you dancing?


Scared thug, can't enjoy ya cash
You're too scared to have fun and enjoy your money


What you balling for?
Why are you acting rich but not having a good time?


Crabs that ain't got nothing to add
People who bring negativity to the party


What you calling for?
Why are you even here if you're not going to enjoy yourself?


Ladies, this one's for you
This song is dedicated to all the ladies in the crowd


Get ya party flowing right now
Let's get the party started and have a good time


Baby, no time to relax
Don't take a break from dancing


Nigga tryna holla
A man is trying to get your attention


Get the tab, yeah he eat that
He's buying you drinks and food


And if he acting cheap
If he's not spending money


Then fuck 'em, you ain't need that
Forget him, you don't need his cheapness


Send a bottle wit a note
Send a message with a bottle of alcohol


"Sip, get ya teeth wet"
Take a drink and relax, enjoy yourself


I got
I have what you're looking for


So niggas where yo ladies at?
Where are your female companions?


Ladies where yo niggas at?
Where are your male companions?


Killers where yo clickers at?
Where are your gang members?


Took it, I won't give it back
I took your attention and won't let go


Swallow this Cris while I
Take a drink of this Cristal while I


Get you where yo ribs is at
Make you move and dance to the point of feeling it in your ribs


And yeah that's how I spit 'em tracks
That's how I deliver great raps


They make you wanna get a rest
My songs make you want to dance and get energetic


Shit, write my shit Drag
Write the lyrics for my songs, Drag-On


Treat you like you stole a pack
Treat you like a criminal who stole something


You probably never sold crack, now can I get a soul clap?
You likely have never sold drugs, so can I get some applause for my performance?


Clap twice, I'm that nice
If you're enjoying this, clap twice to acknowledge my skills


Y'all funny faggots like Bernie Mac in +Life+
You all are acting comical and over-the-top like Bernie Mac's character in the movie "Life"


Let's see y'all make it past the gun line
Let's see if you can handle the tough obstacles in life


Ya want it, come take mine
If you want it, come and try to take it from me


I walk and talk my shit
I confidently talk about my skill and talent


Breaker, breaker, one, nine
Radio communication that's saying, "listen up, I have something important to say"


Eve let them bitches know
Eve is telling the other female party-goers


Three running wit the flow
The three of us are moving and dancing to the music


We gonna block them though
We are going to create a barrier to keep people away from the dance floor


Then we gonna lock the door
After blocking the entrance, we will then lock it to prevent people from joining us


In the club we get our niggas in
We can get our friends into the club


We pay off security
We can bribe the bouncers to let our friends in


Same niggas that couldn't get in
Our friends who were unable to enter earlier


Ya niggas remember me
Our friends would recognize us


Hey yo, ladies, where you at?
Ladies, where are you?


Stuck up, don't reply
Refusing to respond, stuck-up women


Where you at? (Here we go!)
Let's see where you are, come join us!


That's right, keep it live
Let's keep the party going, keep dancing!


West Coast, we could ride
We can party and have a good time on the West Coast


East Coast, fucking live
We can party and have a good time on the East Coast


Dirty, Dirty South, bounce that
In the southern states, let's dance!


Make 'em bounce that
Make people dance by playing good music


Nigga, this here nasty
This music is really good


Keep the shit rocking
Let's keep the party going, keep dancing!


Always Double-R, keep shit knocking
Always representing my group, Ruff Ryders, and keeping the music strong


You know how Ruff Ryders do
This is the style and aura of Ruff Ryders


You push, we "Ryde or Die" for you
We will support you no matter what


I got heat to make the steam boil
My rhymes are fiery and will get you pumped up


Heard you was fronting on the camp niggas
I heard you were talking bad about our crew


Stop that hot shit, all day
Stop talking smack about us, because we're always on fire


Clown yeah, we got that
We will handle the situation and bring you back to reality


Ya ain't ready for this shit right here
You're not prepared for this music


Ya ain't ready for this thing right here
You're not ready for this party


Bounce! Bounce! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Swizz Beatz!
Get ready to dance to Swizz Beatz's music


I keep my chain sipping
I keep my necklace shining


Two-thousand-and-one
The year this song was made


Put fire on ya ass!
Pump you up and get you dancing!


We gon' peep that fire on ya ass!
We're going to make sure you get fired up and have a good time!


Let's go
Let's get this party started!


That's right
That's correct!


Play the shit right
Play the music correctly and get everyone dancing




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN, EVE JEFFERS, ERIC MC CAIN, MEL SMALLS

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