Not The Way That I Do
Fantasia Lyrics


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She might be the type to let
You run all over her
But that's just not that way I do
Believe me if I let you get
A sniff of the whiff
You gon' do things the way I do
Better see what the hit's you give
Before you try to make a pitch
Recognize why it ain't you
Only reason why I'm takin just
What everybody give me
Cuz it just ain't the way I do

By the walk and the way I talk
What gave you the thought
The game many I loss by thinkin' you false
Too many girls in the house
With heart strung out
Complain when they running they mouth
But they like me sayin just enough
I ain't gotta ever do
Settling is takin' you home
I ain't in it for the minute
No pass lives and gimmicks
Next time that ya see me
You'll see why the niggas love me

She might be the type to let
You run all over her
But that's just not that way I do
Believe me if I let you get
A sniff of the whiff
You gon' do things the way I do
Better see what the hit's you give
Before you try to make a pitch
Recognize why it ain't you
Only reason why I'm takin just
What everybody give me
Cuz it just ain't the way I do

Ain't the way I do thangs i do
Ain't the way I do thangs i do
Ain't the way I do thangs i do

What's the reason you keep telling me
You want me
Bets believe that's you know how we
Get down in the country
In the streets they know I'm a beast but
Bud Please ain't no Pimpin'
No p-i-mping at me
So much for treating' me like her like her
I'm bout to keep it deeper what
How long are the violins gonna play
They don't follow no instructions
They just do what I say

She might be the type to let
You run all over her
But that's just not that way I do
Believe me if I let you get
A sniff of the whiff
You gon' do things the way I do
Better see what the hit's you give
Before you try to make a pitch
Recognize why it ain't you
Only reason why I'm takin just
What everybody give me
Cuz it just ain't the way I do
She might be the type to let
You run all over her
But that's just not that way I do
Believe me if I let you get
A sniff of the whiff
You gon' do things the way I do
Better see what the hit's you give
Before you try to make a pitch
Recognize why it ain't you
Only reason why I'm takin just
What everybody give me
Cuz it just ain't the way I do

I just wanna see what it be?
Is it slick?
And it's raised only in the country
It is thick?
It is somethin easy to get the lovin
But you'll see when you wind up lonely
Now if you know get into this is
Running' around ain't gon be you
Recognize why it ain't you
Only reason why I'm takin just
What everybody give me
Cuz it just ain't the way I do

She might be the type to let
You run all over her
But that's just not that way I do
Believe me if I let you get
A sniff of the whiff
You gon' do things the way I do
Better see what the hit's you give
Before you try to make a pitch
Recognize why it ain't you
Only reason why I'm takin just
What everybody give me
Cuz it just ain't the way I do

Ain't the way I do thangs i do
Ain't the way I do thangs i do
Ain't the way I do thangs i do

She might be the type to let
You run all over her
But that's just not that way I do
Believe me if I let you get
A sniff of the whiff
You gon' do things the way I do
Better see what the hit's you give
Before you try to make a pitch
Recognize why it ain't you
Only reason why I'm takin just




What everybody give me
Cuz it just ain't the way I do

Overall Meaning

In Fantasia's song "Not The Way That I Do," she is essentially saying that she is not the type of person to be walked all over in a relationship. She warns her partner that if they try to treat her that way, she will not stand for it and will make sure they do things her way. Fantasia makes it clear that she is not willing to settle for anything less than what she deserves and that she can recognize when someone is not worth her time. She also acknowledges that there may be other women who are okay with being treated poorly by their partners, but she is different and wants to be respected.


The lyrics suggest that the singer has been in situations where they have been taken advantage of in the past and they have learned from those experiences. They know their worth and are not afraid to speak up and demand the treatment they deserve. The lines, "Better see what the hits you give, Before you try to make a pitch," indicate that they are looking for someone who will treat them well and will not try to take advantage of them.


Overall, the song is about self-respect and standing up for oneself in a relationship. It highlights the importance of knowing what you deserve and not settling for less.


Line by Line Meaning

She might be the type to let you run all over her
She may be the kind of person who allows others to take advantage of her.


But that's just not that way I do
However, that is not my approach to life.


Believe me if I let you get a sniff of the whiff
Trust me, if I show you even a hint of my true self.


You gon' do things the way I do
You will follow my lead and do things the way I do.


Better see what the hits you give
You should consider the consequences of your actions.


Before you try to make a pitch
Before you try to convince me to follow your ideas.


Recognize why it aint you
Realize that you are not the right fit for me.


Only reason why I'm takin just what everybody give me
The only reason I accept what is given to me is because it aligns with my values.


Cuz it just aint the way I do
Because going against my beliefs is not something I do.


What gave you the thought
What made you think that way?


The game many I loss
I have lost many games.


By thinkin' you false
By assuming you were dishonest.


Too many girls in the house
There are too many girls around here.


With heart strung out
With hearts broken and in pain.


Complain when they running they mouth
Complaining while talking excessively.


But they like me
However, they still like me.


Sayin just enough
Saying just the right amount.


I aint gotta ever do
I don't have to do anything.


Settling is takin' you home
Compromising is settling for less than what you truly want in a relationship.


I aint in it for the minute
I am not interested in a short-term relationship.


No pass lives and gimmicks
I am not interested in someone's past or any gimmicks they may have.


Next time that ya see me
The next time you see me.


You'll see why the niggas love me
You'll see why so many men are attracted to me.


Aint the way I do thangs
This is not my way of doing things.


What's the reason you keep telling me
What is the reason behind why you keep telling me this?


Bets believe that's you know how we get down in the country
You should know how things work in our country.


In the streets they know I'm a beast but
People on the streets know I am tough and unstoppable, but...


Bud Please aint no Pimpin'
But please understand that I am not a prostitute.


No p-i-mping at me
I will not be used for anyone's gain.


So much for treating' me like her
You might as well stop treating me poorly like you would a whore.


I'm bout to keep it deeper what
I am going to be more honest with you.


How long are the violins gonna play
How much longer will the false sympathy last?


They don't follow no instructions
They do not obey any guidelines.


They just do what I say
They just follow my lead.


I just wanna see
I just want to know.


What it be?
What is the situation?


Is it slick?
Is it sly or sneaky?


And it's raised only in the country
This is a country-grown problem.


It is thick?
Is it a difficult situation?


It is somethin easy to get the lovin
Is it easy to get someone to love you?


But you'll see when you wind up lonely
However, you will see the consequences when you end up alone.


Now if you know get into this is
Now, if you know what you are getting into.


Running' around aint gon be you
You can't be running around and acting a certain way.


She might be the type to let you run all over her
She may be the kind of person who allows others to take advantage of her.


But that's just not that way I do
However, that is not my approach to life.


Cuz it just aint the way I do
Because going against my beliefs is not something I do.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: KWAME B. HOLLAND, SEAN GARRETT

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