I Got What You Need
Eve ft. 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 Beat
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 opening lines of "I Got What You Need" indicate that the song is not just about music, but also about the culture and lifestyle of the Ruff Ryders, a hip-hop collective that Eve is a part of. The lyrics are very confident and brash, suggesting that the Ruff Ryders are the best in the game and have the goods to back it up. The repeated chorus, "I got what you need, so tell me what you need," is a confident assertion that the Ruff Ryders have whatever their audience wants and needs.


The verses, on the other hand, are more concerned with pleasing the ladies in the club. Eve raps about providing the women with everything they want, from expensive drinks to compliments to a good time on the dance floor. She also tells the women to ignore any men who are acting cheap or trying to take advantage of them, suggesting a sense of female empowerment. The underlying message seems to be that the Ruff Ryders are the best at everything, including treating women right.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo stop the tape, hold on
Attention! Pause the music, let's focus


Listen man, this Swizz
Listen carefully, this is Swizz talking


It's not a game, it's going down
This is serious, things are happening


We ain't playing wit y'all
We're not joking around


Scorpion, sting that ass
We'll attack like a scorpion and sting hard


And we doing this for the, 2001, let's rock
We're making this for the year 2001, let's deliver


World, premiere
You're about to witness something exclusive


E-V-E, let's, let's get it, get it
I'm Eve, let's get started


Stop
Stop the music


I got what you need
I have what you're looking for


So tell me what you need
I'm asking you to tell me what you want


Now, ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies
Attention ladies


Ladies, ladies, ladies
More attention to all the ladies


Uh, yo
Listen up


hey, hey
I'm calling out to you


This the only record in the crate
This is the only track that matters


The only shit worth playing
The only song worth listening to


Swizz got niggas screaming "Dog, you O-Din"
Swizz's beats are making people go crazy


Do what I do best
I'm doing what I'm good at


Spit shit
Rap lyrics with skill


You know me and Drag fit tight
Me and Drag have a great rapport


But that goes without saying
That's obvious


See you stalling on the floor
I see you hesitating on the dancefloor


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


Scared thug, can't enjoy ya cash
You're a coward who can't even enjoy your money


What you balling for?
Why do you even have money?


Crabs that ain't got nothing to add
Useless people who have nothing to offer


What you calling for?
Why are you even calling?


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


Get ya party flowing right now
Let's get the party started


Baby, no time to relax
There's no time to rest, let's keep the energy up


niggas trying to holla
Guys are trying to get your attention


Get the tag, yeah he eat that
Use the credit card, he'll pay for it


And if he acting cheap
And if he's being stingy


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


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


Sip, get ya teeth wet
Take a drink and loosen up


So niggas where yo ladies at?
Where are the ladies at, fellas?


Ladies where yo niggas at?
Where are the guys at, ladies?


Killers where yo clickers at?
Where's your crew at, hardcore guys?


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


Swallow this Cris while I
Drink this Cristal while I


Get you where yo ribs is at
Get you to loosen up and have fun


And yeah thats how I spit 'em tracks
And that's how I deliver my verses


They make you wanna get a rest
They make you feel hot and want to chill out


Shit, write my shit Drag
Actually, let Drag write this song for me


Treat you like you stole a pack
Treat you like you're important


You probably never sold crack, now can I get a soul clap?
You probably don't have street creds, but can you show some appreciation?


Clap twice I'm that nice
Clap twice if you know I'm great


Ya funny fagots like Bernie Mac in +Life+
You guys are hilarious like Bernie Mac from the movie Life


Lets see y'all make it past the gun line
Let's see if you can survive on the streets


Ya want it, come take mine
You want it? Come and try to take what's mine


I walk and talk my shit
I talk trash and back it up


Breaker, breaker, one, nine
This is a radio code to get attention


Eve let them bitches know
Eve, tell those ladies


Three running wit the flow
Three of us going with the rhythm


We gonna block them though
We'll stop those people from getting in our way


Then we gonna lock the door
And then we'll lock the door


In the club we get our niggas in
We're able to get our friends to come into the club


We pay off security
We bribe the club's security guards


Same niggas that couldn't get in
The same guys who weren't allowed in before


Ya niggas remember me
You guys remember who I am


Stuck up, don't reply
When I ask where you are, don't be snobbish


That's right, keep it live
That's correct, keep the party going


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


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


Dirty, Dirty South, bounce that
Dirty South, let's dance


Make 'em bounce that
Make them bounce and move


Nigga this here nasty
This song is vulgar and naughty


Keep the shit rocking
Let's keep the song and party going


Always Double-R, keep shit knocking
We're always Ruff Ryders, let's keep it loud


You know how Ruff Ryders do
You know the style of Ruff Ryders


You push, we "Ryde or Die" all you
You challenge us, we'll fight or defend ourselves


I got heat to make the steam boil
I have the skills to make you sweat


Heard you was fronting on the camp niggas
I heard you were disrespecting my crew


Stop that hot shit, all day
Stop being arrogant all the time


Clown yeah, we got that
We're mocking and insulting you, and we can do that well


Ya ain't ready for this shit right here
You're not prepared for what's coming


Ya ain't ready for this thing right here
You can't handle this thing


Bounce! Bounce! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Dance and jump around!


Oh! Swizz Beatz!
Oh! It's Swizz Beatz!


I keep my chain sipping
My necklace is dripping


Two-thousand-and-one
The year 2001


Put fire on ya ass!
We'll light you up!


We gon' peep that fire on ya ass!
We'll witness that fire on your ass!


Let's go
Let's get started


That's right
That's correct


Play the shit right
Play the music correctly




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kasseem Daoud Dean, Eve Jeffers, Eric McCain, Mel Jason Smalls

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