Shawty Is Da Shit!
Fabolous/The-Dream Lyrics
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Rock to the beat for yo boy radio killa, killa (Ay, Dream lemme tell you bout shawty)
Shawty is the sh-sh-sh-sh sugar honey iced tea
Prettiest one I see little mama icy
They say she a Pisces, I heard they are feisty,
You know how to treat her she'll be sweeter than a Hi-C
Clean up very nicely, shoes are kinda pricey
Like her food spicy and she is the same
Hotter than a flame, but I do not know her name, is it Keisha? (Aye)
Is it Teisha? (Aye) Maybe Lisa? (Aye) Or Taurisa? (Aye)
It could be Teeyah?(Aye) Maybe Aaliyah? (Aye)
I guess I'll find out one day, for now I'mma say (Aye)
Shawty fly (Aye), shawty tight (Aye)
Shoulda stayed there, all night (Aye)
With you, with you
I missed ya (Aye), picked ya (Aye)
Now it's time I (Aye), get back up
With you, girl, with you,
Oh yeah! We used to kick it up at the park
Now she's all grown up, up, up, up
Rockin them stilettos
Jumpin' up out that Mercedes truck (Truck, truck, truck) Ooh
It was Keisha (oh), it was Sonia (oh)
It was Tanya (oh), it was Monique (oh)
It was Niecy (oh), it was Keke (oh)
Ay, now that I see you at twenty-three, all I can say is
Ooh, ooh, man, I don't need no hook for this shit, ooh, ooh
'Cause shawty right there is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Shawty is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Yeah, shawty is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Shawty you the shit! (Aye) You the shit! Oh yeah (Aye)
Dior jeans, her walk so mean
Burberry fragrance on my shirt from when she loved me
Hard as rock when she touched me
Thinking now, she would loved me
What it is, what it ain't tell me what to do
I know I'm late but destiney brought me back to you
Time went turned you into a butterfly, I'm here to say hello, tell your nigga goodbye
It was Keisha (oh), it was Sonia (oh)
It was Tanya (oh), it was Monique (oh)
It was Niecy (oh), it was Keke (oh)
Ay, now that I see you at twenty-three, all I can say is
Ooh, ooh, man, I don't need no hook for this shit, ooh, ooh
'Cause shawty right there is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Shawty is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Yeah, shawty is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Shawty you the shit! (Aye) You the shit! Oh yeah (Aye)
If she fine, if shawty a dime,
You should tip her, you should tip her,
If she ya girl, and you love her,
You should tip her, you should tip her,
If she fix you eggs and grits in the morning,
Man you should tip her, you should tip her,
Pancakes with the bacon on the side (You should tip me, you should tip me)
Shawty rock to the beat for yo' boy (Oh, ooh, oh, oh)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, rock to the beat for yo boy
Now that I see you at twenty-three, all I can say is
Ooh, ooh, man, I don't need no hook for this shit, ooh, ooh
'Cause shawty right there is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Shawty is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Yeah, shawty is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Shawty you the shit! (Aye) You the shit! Oh yeah (Aye)
In “Shawty Is Da Sh*!”, Fabolous and The-Dream express their admiration for a woman who knows how to take care of herself and wants to be treated right. The song starts with Fabolous introducing himself and urging the woman to dance and “rock to the beat” for him. The-Dream then jumps in to describe the woman, calling her the “sugar honey iced tea”, a slang term for something exceptional, pretty, and sweet. He goes on to mention her looks, her zodiac sign, and her preference for spicy food, implying that he’s interested in knowing more about her.
As the song progresses, Fabolous and The-Dream switch between describing the woman’s beauty and their desire to be with her. They reminisce about their past encounters with her and express their eagerness to see her again. Towards the end of the song, the duo urges men to “tip” women who treat them right and concludes by calling the woman the best thing they’ve ever seen.
Overall, “Shawty Is Da Sh*!” is an ode to a confident and independent woman who knows her worth and demands respect from men.
Line by Line Meaning
Shawty rock to the beat for yo boy shawty, do it (Ay, it's Loso in case you ain't know so)
The girl dances to the music for the singer, Fabolous, and he introduces himself.
Shawty is the sh-sh-sh-sh sugar honey iced tea
The girl is very attractive, and the singer uses an abbreviation to describe her beauty, referencing a popular drink.
Prettiest one I see little mama icy
The girl is the most beautiful person the singer has seen, and he uses slang to compliment her cool or confident demeanor.
They say she a Pisces, I heard they are feisty,
The girl's astrological sign is Pisces, and the singer references a common trait associated with that sign, which is being feisty or passionate.
You know how to treat her she'll be sweeter than a Hi-C
If the guy treats the girl well, she will be happier and more enjoyable to be around than the sweet drink Hi-C.
Clean up very nicely, shoes are kinda pricey
The girl looks very presentable when she dresses up, but her shoes are expensive.
Match 'em up precisely, good jeans nice T
The girl coordinates her outfit well, wearing good jeans and a nice T-shirt.
Like her food spicy and she is the same
The girl enjoys spicy food, and the singer uses this to describe her personality as being lively or exciting.
Hotter than a flame, but I do not know her name, is it Keisha? (Aye)
The girl is very attractive, and the singer uses a simile to describe her as being extremely attractive. He is unsure of her name and suggests different names it could be.
Now she's all grown up, up, up, up
Rockin them stilettos
Jumpin' up out that Mercedes truck (Truck, truck, truck) Ooh
The girl has grown up, and now wears stiletto heels and drives a luxury car.
It was Keisha (oh), it was Sonia (oh)
It was Tanya (oh), it was Monique (oh)
It was Niecy (oh), it was Keke (oh)
Ay, now that I see you at twenty-three, all I can say is
The singer lists different names that the girl could have had in the past. He now sees her as a 23-year-old and reflects on how attractive she is.
'Cause shawty right there is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Shawty is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Yeah, shawty is the shit! (Aye) Shit! (Aye)
Shawty you the shit! (Aye) You the shit! Oh yeah (Aye)
The singer repeatedly compliments the girl, saying that she is amazing and the best. He uses slang to express his admiration for her.
Dior jeans, her walk so mean
Burberry fragrance on my shirt from when she loved me
Hard as rock when she touched me
Thinking now, she would loved me
The girl wears expensive Dior jeans, walks with confidence, and wears Burberry fragrance. The singer remembers how she used to be affectionate towards him, and he wishes he could be with her again.
If she fine, if shawty a dime,
You should tip her, you should tip her,
If she ya girl, and you love her,
You should tip her, you should tip her,
If she fix you eggs and grits in the morning,
Man you should tip her, you should tip her,
Pancakes with the bacon on the side (You should tip me, you should tip me)
The singer advises people to appreciate and value attractive and lovable girls. He uses the metaphor of tipping a service worker to suggest treating them well.
Shawty rock to the beat for yo' boy (Oh, ooh, oh, oh)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, rock to the beat for yo boy
The girl continues to dance to the music for the singer's enjoyment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARLOS MCKINNEY, TERIUS NASH
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