I Got What You Need
Eve ft. Swizz Beatz 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 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
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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