What Can I Do
Flame Lyrics


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Dirty Birds in this motherfucker (ay yeah boyyy) It's Guc'!
Matter of fact it's Big Gucci in this motherfucker (ay yeah)
Flockaveli, Birdman (ay yeah boyyy)
Ca$h Money, Brick Squad linked up to 17 (BRICK SQUAD!!)

[Chorus]
In the streets, make some moves, get my paper (this is what I do)
FUCK 'EM! Blow croak smoke on my haters (this is what I do)
Pop up with the real, fuck you fakers (this is what I do)
All about my money, fuck you pay me (this is what I do)
Huh? (This is what I do) Oh for real? (This is what I do)
Word? (This is what I do) Bitch! (This is what I do)
Huh? (This is what I do) Oh for real? (This is what I do)
Word? (This is what I do) Bitch! (This is what I do)

It's Big Gucci (ha) mob moves you wise fools
You can't mute me, my whole life I'm ProTools
First day appeal, just elude me or shoot me
I stand on my word, I'm like Luke in the 90's
Cocaine crazy, 1980 baby
2/12 they birthed me, now find me in Miami
East Atlanta with me, always to the Grammys
This time? Big bucks, no Whammies
My trunk slammin, my track jammin
I'm too fancy; manners I left 'em
I'm healthy, stealthy, and wealthy - you try me?
I'll probably show a nigga how to drive a jet ski
Them Brick Squad niggaz got me like I got me
Me, Flock and Baby back to Bankhead in real Bugatis
Brick Squad, Zone 6, Ca$h Money, whattup?
I might just fuckin buy my mom a Maserati

[Chorus]

I got 6's on my red and black whip (this is what I do)
Watch them girls choose, iced up like a fool
Po'n lean in my styrogoam, this is how I Screw
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... ha! (Flock 'em!)
Flexin with the crew, mean muggin who?
Bad attitude, what'chu wanna do?
20 bottles, 40 blunts, meet me, on the moon (hold up)
Make it, make it rain, now my lil' bitch strippers come together, fame
Let my, pants hang, watch me, do my, chain swang
Takin, bitch mane, with this yellow, diamond, karat, chain
Waka, Flocka, Flame, Gucci, Gucci, Mane
With the Birdman, this is how we hang

[Chorus]

(Ayyyy!) This is what I do, then I cut a damn fool
Man I come through Chevrolet, but it look gray Coupe
Get my money stack it up, this is what real players do (yessir)
Now if, he don't get no money then that nigga need to shoot
Smokin kush, at the house, while yo' bitch clean my shoe
Real gangsta nigga mayne, this is what I do
Say lil' potnah just hit me sayin "Man I need a deuce" (okay!)
So I hit him with the force, this is what I do
Killed yo' baby momma; this is what I do (damn!)
Work chipped cell phones, this is what I do
Rims on my car look like man they runnin out they shoe
With that blue 20 piece look like my backyard swimmin pool





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "What Can I Do" is a collaboration between three rappers - Flame, Waka Flocka Flame, and Gucci Mane. The lyrics describe their life on the streets, their love for money, and their disdain for anyone who tries to come in their way. The chorus repeatedly states "this is what I do", emphasizing their single-minded focus on making money and doing whatever it takes to achieve their goals. The verses are filled with references to their lavish lifestyles, with Gucci Mane boasting about his expensive car and jewelry while Waka Flocka Flame raps about his lean addiction.


Overall, the song paints a picture of a life where money, power, and status are everything. The three rappers take pride in their criminal lifestyle and see nothing wrong with it. They are not afraid to engage in violent acts or flaunt their wealth in front of others. The song is a reminder that, for some people, the pursuit of money can outweigh any moral considerations.


Line by Line Meaning

Dirty Birds in this motherfucker (ay yeah boyyy) It's Guc'!
Gucci is present with his crew Birds and everybody has to listen.


Matter of fact it's Big Gucci in this motherfucker (ay yeah)
It's really Gucci Mane and he's bigger than anyone else around here.


Flockaveli, Birdman (ay yeah boyyy)
Flockaveli and Birdman are also here and that's how they roll.


Ca$h Money, Brick Squad linked up to 17 (BRICK SQUAD!!)
Cash Money and Brick Squad got together and they are now moving as one team.


In the streets, make some moves, get my paper (this is what I do)
Flame is in the streets to earn money and this is how he makes a living.


FUCK 'EM! Blow croak smoke on my haters (this is what I do)
He's not afraid of haters and he's willing to blow smoke on them.


Pop up with the real, fuck you fakers (this is what I do)
Flame is real and he doesn't like fake people who pretend to be something else.


All about my money, fuck you pay me (this is what I do)
His priority is money and if you owe him, you better pay him back.


Huh? (This is what I do) Oh for real? (This is what I do)
Flame is confirming his actions and that he really doesn't care what others think.


Word? (This is what I do) Bitch! (This is what I do)
Flame is again confirming what he does and adding emphasis by calling someone a bitch.


It's Big Gucci (ha) mob moves you wise fools
Gucci Mane is a big guy and he makes moves like a mob boss. Don't try to outsmart him.


You can't mute me, my whole life I'm ProTools
Flame's voice cannot be silenced and his life is like a ProTools recording program where he creates his own music.


First day appeal, just elude me or shoot me
He knows he's attractive but if you don't like him, just leave him alone or kill him.


I stand on my word, I'm like Luke in the 90's
Flame always sticks to his word and he's like rapper Luke from the 90s who was known for his gun violence.


Cocaine crazy, 1980 baby
Flame was born in 1980 and he's still crazy about cocaine.


2/12 they birthed me, now find me in Miami
He was born on February 12th and he's now in Miami living his life.


East Atlanta with me, always to the Grammys
Flame represents East Atlanta and he always goes to the Grammys to show his style.


This time? Big bucks, no Whammies
He's expecting to earn a lot of money this time and he doesn't want any risks.


My trunk slammin, my track jammin
His car has a loud sound system and his music is jamming.


I'm too fancy; manners I left 'em
Flame is now rich and he doesn't need to follow manners anymore.


I'm healthy, stealthy, and wealthy - you try me?
He's healthy, invisible when needed, and rich. Don't mess with him.


I'll probably show a nigga how to drive a jet ski
Flame can do anything because he has money, even teach someone how to drive a jet ski.


Them Brick Squad niggaz got me like I got me
Brick Squad is supporting him and he's supporting himself too.


Me, Flock and Baby back to Bankhead in real Bugatis
Flame, Flockaveli, and Baby Birdman are driving Bugatti cars and heading back to Bankhead.


I got 6's on my red and black whip (this is what I do)
He has 6s on his car and that's how he rolls.


Watch them girls choose, iced up like a fool
Girls are attracted to him because he's iced up with jewelry and he likes that.


Po'n lean in my styrogoam, this is how I Screw
He's drinking lean and using a Styrofoam cup to emulate the style of Texas rapper DJ Screw.


Flexin with the crew, mean muggin who?
He's showing off with his crew and daring anyone to confront them.


Bad attitude, what'chu wanna do?
Flame has a bad attitude and he's asking if anyone wants to challenge him.


20 bottles, 40 blunts, meet me, on the moon (hold up)
He's inviting everyone to join him on the moon where they will drink and smoke heavily.


Make it, make it rain, now my lil' bitch strippers come together, fame
He's making it rain money and his strippers are gathering around him for attention and acclaim.


Let my, pants hang, watch me, do my, chain swang
He's letting his pants sag and showing off the movement of his chain around his neck.


Takin, bitch mane, with this yellow, diamond, karat, chain
He's taking someone's girl and showing off his yellow diamond chain.


Waka, Flocka, Flame, Gucci, Gucci, Mane
He's collaborating with rappers Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane on this track.


With the Birdman, this is how we hang
He's hanging out with fellow rapper Birdman and this is how they roll.


This is what I do, then I cut a damn fool
Flame is doing what he does best and sometimes acting crazy and foolish.


Man I come through Chevrolet, but it look gray Coupe
He's driving a gray Chevy coupe and he likes the way it looks.


Get my money stack it up, this is what real players do (yessir)
He's all about earning and stacking money and that's what real players do.


Now if, he don't get no money then that nigga need to shoot
If someone is not earning enough money, they might as well kill themselves.


Smokin kush, at the house, while yo' bitch clean my shoe
He's smoking weed at home while a girl he's with is cleaning his shoes.


Real gangsta nigga mayne, this is what I do
Flame is a real gangster and this is how he behaves.


Say lil' potnah just hit me sayin "Man I need a deuce" (okay!)
One of his friends just asked to buy drugs from him and he's responding with an okay.


So I hit him with the force, this is what I do
He's selling drugs to his friend and this is how he makes money.


Killed yo' baby momma; this is what I do (damn!)
He's boasting about killing someone's girlfriend and this is how tough he is.


Work chipped cell phones, this is what I do
He's repairing chipped cell phones for work and this is how he earns money.


Rims on my car look like man they runnin out they shoe
The rims on his car are spinning so fast that they look like they are about to run off.


With that blue 20 piece look like my backyard swimmin pool
He has a huge amount of money in cash and it looks like a swimming pool.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER GHOLSON, CHRISTOPHER JAMES GHOLSON, JUAQUIN MALPHURS, OTIS WILLIAMS, RADRIC DAVIS, RADRIC DELANTIC DAVIS

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