What You Need
Eve & Drag-On Lyrics
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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
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
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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