I Got What You Need
Eve Feat. Swizz Beatz 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" by Eve featuring Drag-On is a classic hip-hop track that speaks to the ladies. In the song, Eve and Drag-On are essentially letting the women know they have what they need to have a good time. The refrain "I got what you need, so tell me what you need" is repeated throughout the song, almost like an invitation to the women to let loose and have fun. The song also touches on buying expensive drinks, getting guys to foot the bill, and not settling for cheap offers. With its catchy beat, the song is perfect for the club scene, and Eve and Drag-On's energetic delivery only add to the hype.


Overall, "Got What You Need" is a fun, empowering, and catchy song that celebrated women's confidence and independence. The song's message is straightforward - if you want to have a good time, let Eve and Drag-On show you how it's done.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo stop the tape, hold on
Attention, pause what you're doing and give me your attention


Listen, man, this Swizz
Pay attention to this song because it's produced by Swizz Beats


It's not a game, it's going down
This is serious business, we're here to do work


We ain't playing wit y'all
Don't take us for fools, we're serious about our music


Scorpion, sting that ass
Our music is like a scorpion's sting, it will hit hard and leave a mark


And we doing this for the, 2001, let's rock
We're releasing this song in 2001 and we want to rock the world with it


World premiere
This is the first time this song is being played worldwide


E-v-e, let's, let's get it, get it
Let's go, Eve is here and we're ready to rock


Stop
Stop what you're doing and pay attention to this next part


I got what you need
I possess something that you want or need, whether it be money, fame, or something else


So tell me what you need
Communicate with me and tell me what it is you require


Now, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies
Attention all women


Ladies, ladies, ladies
All the women in the house, I'm speaking to you


Ey yo
Listen up, pay attention


This the only record in the crate
This song is unique, there's nothing else like it


The only shit worth playing
This song is the best, it's the only thing worth listening to


Swizz got niggas screaming "Dog, you O-Din"
Swizz's beats are so good that people are overwhelmed with excitement


Do what I do best
I'm good at what I do and I'm going to show you


Spit shit
Rap lyrics and flow


You know me and Drag fit tight
Me and Dragon (another rapper) work well together, we have good chemistry


But that goes without saying
That's obvious, you don't need to say it


See you stalling on the floor
I see you dancing, but you're not really moving to the beat


What you standing for?
Why are you just standing there?


Scared thug, can't enjoy ya cash
Even though you have money, you're too afraid to enjoy it


What you balling for?
Why do you have all this money if you're not going to enjoy it?


Crabs that ain't got nothing to add
People who are useless and don't contribute anything to society


What you calling for?
Why are you even bothering to call me or ask me for anything?


Ladies, this one's for you
Women, this song is dedicated to you


Get ya party flowing right now
Let's get this party started and make it fun


Baby, no time to relax
You don't have time to sit down and relax, keep the party going


Nigga tryna holla
A guy is trying to get your attention and talk to you


Get the tab, yeah he eat that
Don't worry about the guy, he'll pay for everything


And if he acting cheap
If he's being stingy with his money


Then fuck 'em, you ain't need that
Forget about him, you're better than that


Send a bottle wit a note
Buy her a drink with a little note


"Sip, get ya teeth wet"
Take a sip of the drink and enjoy it


I got
I have everything you need, don't worry about anything


So niggas where yo ladies at?
Guys, where are your girlfriends or female companions?


Ladies where yo niggas at?
Ladies, where are your boyfriends or male companions?


Killers where yo clickers at?
Gang members, where are your associates?


Took it, I won't give it back
I took something from you and I'm not giving it back


Swallow this Cris while I
Drink this Cristal champagne while I


Get you where yo ribs is at
Get you excited, hyped up


And yeah that's how I spit 'em tracks
This is how I rap and create my music


They make you wanna get a rest
My tracks are so good that they'll tire you out from dancing


Shit, write my shit Drag
Dragon is writing my lyrics, he's good at it


Treat you like you stole a pack
Treat you like you've done something wrong


You probably never sold crack, now can I get a soul clap?
You've never sold drugs like I have, but can I get some applause for my music?


Clap twice, I'm that nice
Clap your hands twice if you like my music


Y'all funny faggots like Bernie Mac in +Life+
You guys are funny, like Bernie Mac's character in the movie Life


Let's see y'all make it past the gun line
You wouldn't make it past the point where violence begins


Ya want it, come take mine
If you really want to fight, come and take my gun


I walk and talk my shit
I'm confident and I speak my mind


Breaker, breaker, one, nine
This is CB radio talk, asking if anyone is on the line


Eve let them bitches know
Eve is letting all the women know


Three running wit the flow
Three people rapping together, collaborating


We gonna block them though
We're going to stop or block our competition


Then we gonna lock the door
We'll lock out the competition once we've won


In the club we get our niggas in
We can get our guys into the club easily


We pay off security
We bribe the security guards to let us in


Same niggas that couldn't get in
People who couldn't get into the club before


Ya niggas remember me
Those guys remember me from before I made it big


Stuck up, don't reply
Girls who think they're too good to talk to us


That's right, keep it live
Get the party going and keep it lively


West Coast, we could ride
We can party on the West Coast


East Coast, fucking live
The East Coast knows how to party


Dirty, Dirty South, bounce that
The South has unique music and dance moves, let's see it


Make 'em bounce that
Dance and show off your moves


Nigga, this here nasty
This music is dirty and good


Keep the shit rocking
Let's keep the party going, don't stop


Always Double-R, keep shit knocking
Ruff Ryders (the record label) always has good music


You know how Ruff Ryders do
This is how Ruff Ryders does things


You push, we "Ryde or Die" for you
We'll be loyal and be there for you if you're with us


I got heat to make the steam boil
I have music that is so good, it will make you dance and sweat


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 bad about us, it won't work


Clown yeah, we got that
You're just a clown, we're better than you


Ya ain't ready for this shit right here
You can't handle this, it's too good for you


Ya ain't ready for this thing right here
This song is too advanced for you, you won't get it


Bounce! Bounce! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Swizz Beatz! I keep my chain sipping
Let's dance and enjoy the music. Oh yeah, Swizz Beatz (the producer) is here too. I'm wearing my gold chain and keeping it close


Two-thousand-and-one Put fire on ya ass! We gon' peep that fire on ya ass!
It's the year 2001 and we want to light up the party. We'll make sure everyone is dancing and having a good time


Let's go
Come on, let's get this party started


That's right
You know it's true


Play the shit right
Make sure you play this song the right way and at the right time




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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