Down for the Count
Girl Talk Lyrics


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Oh, baby do you know what that's worth?
Ow
Oh, Heaven is a place on earth
They say in Heaven, love comes first
We'll make Heaven a place on Earth
Oh, Heaven is a place on Earth

We got em goin' down for the count
Yes sir it's the beast from Decatur
Cain't see enemies and the haters
Real sharp on my thing like a razor
Blade, come clean like a shape up
So guess I got a game of tape up
But e'rybody gonnaa feel the need to say sum'n
But can't speak up whenever you face 'em
Thats what I call microphone gangsters
Yea I got 'em okie-doke, teah I'm raw you know my flow
Cause B.O.B. be actin hard like a Viagra overdose
Talkin that noise on all them songs
A buncha lil' boys but you all look grown
Those niggaz there and these niggaz here
It really don't matta cause they all just clones
Go to school, read a book, be a lawyer
Hell yeah man I'm all for the cause
Ain't tryin to get involved with the law sir
But a nigga will get caught with the Mausberg
And that just ain't a threat on the song
Don't get it wrong cause this track is my own
Cause niggaz that slip they don't last long
We got em goin' down for the count, lookin' at the ground
That's why we got haters, that's why we got haters
Haters everywhere we go, haters everywhere we go
Haters everywhere we go, where we go
Haters goin' down for the count (ONE) lookin' at the ground (TWO)




I think you're a hater, I think you're a hater
Haters everywhere we go, haters everywhere we go
Haters everywhere we go, where we go, haters goin down for the count

I got them diamonds on my neck
Got patron in my cup
If you want it come and get it
Shawty I don't give a fuck
See it's Friday night
And I just got paid
I done had a hard week
Now its time to celebrate

(x2)
Shake shake that ass
Rock rock them hips
Shake shake that ass
Damn, damn

Damn, damn
In the middle of our street

Damn, damn
In the middle of our-

Niggas on me because I’m fresh
Apple bottom jeans with the bathing ape hat
Keep hating I'mma you come last
I’m finna show my ass
And get your boys to count my cash

Niggas on me because I’m fresh, Baby Phat heels on
Girl pictured that
Cost me bout' 250 (hold that)
All that flawgen! Bitch buy that

Too real so gutter to the game
Keep em hating love them hating cuz' they see my name
CK gave me my strength cuz' I love my fame
I ain't trying to get attention cuz' I rap my pain
Thinking I ain't strap bih with the goons getcha your shit stain
Coming hard to the game everything going to change
Lil' dominique stacking decks do my thing
I’m a switch my style that’s the way it’s going down
I’m a come so hard to the beat got a team
We can’t defeat make a move that’s my dream
I’m stepping out the building so fresh so clean
I’m a pop my collar let em know I’m on the scene
Now turn the music up, I’m finna get real
Make a nigga make a nigga pop a pill
Turn off the lights camera action and chill
Run up in your place take your money and kill
I’m doing this right
I’m a take nigga break a nigga take a nigga life
And messing with unique you fucking with your life
I'm doin'
I'm doin'
I'm doin' this right

Shake shake that ass
Rock rock them hips
Shake shake that ass
Damn, damn

Oh, we goin' overseas with this baby, overseas!
Oh, what, what you say, baby girl?
I know you, and I know what you like to do.

Yo, see all I do, drink my brew, get high too
I get high too
Yes I like, what you like, good lesbian, don't call her a dike.
Nope!

She just bounced, she comes over, left coast style, she ain't sober!
She rolled over, (he'd get posered?), chip on her shoulder, (been done colder?)

(Bad man good?), keep it hood, sell your soul (with a break in the wood?)
She just bucked, keep in the club, ride the rub, ride the dub

All I do is party, ha, ha, ha, ha
All I do is party, ha, ha, ha, ha
So bounce low, bounce low
Bounce high, bounce high
All I do is party, ha, ha, ha, ha

This here's a jam for all the fellas
Tryin to do what those ladies tell us
Get shot down cause ya over-zealous
Play hard to get females get jealous
Okay smarty go to a party
Girls are scantily clad and showin' body
A chick walks by you wish you could sex her
But you're standing on the wall like you was Poindexter
Next days function, high class luncheon
Food they're serving, you're stone-cold munchin'
Music comes on people start to dance
But then you ate so much you nearly split your pants
A girl starts walking guys start gawking
Sits down next to you and starts talking
Says she wants to dance cause she likes to groove
So come on fatso and just bust a move

La la la
La la la la la
La la la
La la la la la

Just bust a move

La la la
La la la la la
La la la
La la la la la

Just bust a move

Give it to me, break a hip
Like whoa
Girl, shake your tail, shake your tail
Give it to me, break a hip
Like whoa

You make me wanna say
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
My god

Ah hah, okay
Ah hah, okay, whassup? Shut up!
Ah hah, okay, whassup? Shut up!
Ah hah, okay, whassup? Shut up!
Ah hah, okay, whassup? Shut up!

Get it, get it, get it girl
Get it, get it, get it girl
Ah hah, get it girl, okay, get it girl
Get it, get it, get it girl
Get it, get it, get it girl
Ah hah, get it girl, okay, get it girl
Get it girl
Get it girl
Get it girl

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of this song contains the chorus, which is an interpolation of Belinda Carlisle’s iconic 1987 hit “Heaven Is A Place On Earth”. It describes the pure joy of being in love, seeing Heaven as a place and a state of mind that can be achieved on Earth. It’s a romantic idealism that is elevated by the use of the female vocal samples.


The second half of the song’s lyrics largely consists of raps from various artists that are almost non-sequiturs to the first half, but overall retain the same level of energy and hypeness. The verses are filled with pride and self-realization, and they talk about the artists' experiences with haters and enemies, their rise to fame and wealth, and their desire to have fun and party. The verses are very aggressive, and it reflects the mindset of an artist who is on top of the game and has no one to answer to but themselves.


Overall, the song is about having a good time and being in love, but it also has features of bravado, confidence, and pride. The energy of the song is very high, and it's designed to get people in a party mood.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, baby do you know what that's worth?
Asking if the girl understands her own value and worth.


Oh, Heaven is a place on earth
A metaphor for the elevated state of love they're experiencing.


They say in Heaven, love comes first
Repeating the metaphor of the previous line and explaining it further.


We'll make Heaven a place on Earth
The passion between them will elevate their world to a paradise-like state.


We got em goin' down for the count
Bringing the focus to haters and how the duo has them on the ropes.


Yes sir it's the beast from Decatur
Introducing himself as a strong force in the music scene, coming from Decatur.


Cain't see enemies and the haters
Implying that he's able to rise above and not see his enemies.


Real sharp on my thing like a razor
Comparing his skill to a sharp razor that delivers a perfect shave.


Blade, come clean like a shape up
Continuing the razor simile – he's cutting through the competition.


So guess I got a game of tape up
Referring to his flow or style as a 'tape up', meaning a fresh new hair style.


But e'rybody gonnaa feel the need to say sum'n
Acknowledging that people will always feel the need to say something negative.


But can't speak up whenever you face 'em
The Haters are all bark and no bite.


Thats what I call microphone gangsters
Those who talk to look cool but are not to be taken seriously.


Yea I got 'em okie-doke, teah I'm raw you know my flow
Suggesting that he has tricks up his sleeve that tripped up the haters and that his flow is sick.


Cause B.O.B. be actin hard like a Viagra overdose
Poking fun at B.O.B.'s inflated ego as an exaggeration of a Viagra overdose that boosts performance.


Talkin that noise on all them songs
Noticing the bravado B.O.B. has on all his songs.


A buncha lil' boys but you all look grown
Calling B.O.B. and his clique a bunch of boys trying to look grown and tough.


Those niggaz there and these niggaz here
Challenging both parties, implying they're not that different.


It really don't matta cause they all just clones
Dismissing both groups as unoriginal clones of mainstream rap.


Go to school, read a book, be a lawyer
Urging people to choose a different path like going to school to become lawyers or other professionals rather than just becoming a rapper.


Hell yeah man I'm all for the cause
Reinforcing the need for better choices and how supporting the cause of getting an education is the ideal choice.


Ain't tryin to get involved with the law sir
Not trying to get entrapped in the legal system, focusing instead, on crafting their talent.


But a nigga will get caught with the Mausberg
Implying that he might have to dip into pre-existing ways to defend himself and get caught up with the law.


And that just ain't a threat on the song
Reiterating that it isn't a mere threat but real situation that could happen.


Don't get it wrong cause this track is my own
Emphasizing the importance and personal nature of the song.


Cause niggaz that slip they don't last long
Suggesting that artists who make certain mistakes in their career path may not last long.


Haters everywhere we go, haters everywhere we go
Highlighting how negativity is everywhere.


Haters goin' down for the count (ONE) lookin' at the ground (TWO)
Referring to his earlier line, he implies that the haters are about to fall, one by one.


I think you're a hater, I think you're a hater
Calling out a particular hater.


Got patron in my cup
Drinking brand name alcohol.


If you want it come and get it
Challenging his enemy, come take him on if you think you can win.


Shawty I don't give a fuck
Implying that he doesn't care what anyone thinks and will do what he wants.


See it's Friday night
Setting the scene of a night out partying on a Friday.


I done had a hard week
Emphasizing that he worked hard and this is his time to have fun.


Now its time to celebrate
Stating that it's his time to let loose and celebrate his hard work.


Shake shake that ass
Encouraging women to dance and shake their booty.


Rock rock them hips
Asking women to dance even more, this time shaking their hips instead.


Niggas on me because I’m fresh
Noticing that some guys are envious because he looks and feels fresh.


Apple bottom jeans with the bathing ape hat
Describing his trendy and expensive clothing style.


Keep hating I'mma you come last
Saying that non-supporters of his will come last and lose.


I’m finna show my ass
Going all out and showing off in a good mood for the night.


And get your boys to count my cash
Making a statement of success and asking his haters to 'count' the cash he's earned.


Too real so gutter to the game
Referring to himself as raw in the industry.


Keep em hating love them hating cuz' they see my name
Acknowledging that no matter how much others hate, it gains him attention and publicity.


CK gave me my strength cuz' I love my fame
Crediting CK for the success and the strength to keep going and loving the fame.


Thinking I ain't strap bih with the goons getcha your shit stain
Noticing that people underestimate him and he makes sure he's ready for what's coming.


Coming hard to the game everything going to change
Revitalized and entering the game strong, he knows that change is coming soon.


Lil' dominique stacking decks do my thing
He identifies himself as 'Lil' Dominique' and he's hustlin' and doing his own layering to stack his money.


I’m a switch my style that’s the way it’s going down
Suggesting that he'll switch up his style to remain fresh and ride the flow of the industry.


I’m a come so hard to the beat got a team
Implying that he's going to come in really hard with a beat with his team.


We can’t defeat make a move that’s my dream
Establishing that although they face challenges, he's determined to make a move so that he can fulfill his dream.


I’m stepping out the building so fresh so clean
Leaving the club, he's doing it looking fresh and clean.


I’m a pop my collar let em know I’m on the scene
Acknowledging people that he's present and it's time to celebrate.


Now turn the music up, I’m finna get real
Asking to turn up the music so he can really start feeling and performing the song.


Make a nigga make a nigga pop a pill
He's hyping up the crowd and getting people excited - even if that means taking guys out of their comfort zones.


Turn off the lights camera action and chill
A juxtaposition of excitement to a more chill and relaxed mood.


Run up in your place take your money and kill
A threat that he will rob his enemies and leave them penniless.


Shut up!
An aggressive tone asking for silence.


Get it, get it, get it girl
Encouraging women to participate and have fun.


Ah hah, get it girl, okay
Repeating his encouragement and adding more enthusiasm.




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mamaramaTV

I have to say, laying "haters" on top of Eric Clapton is the most sublime and unlikely combination I have ever heard and it makes me melt every time I hear it. If you're into a hoop dance this entire remix is essential listening...

mhatthei

* 0:00 Belinda Carlisle - "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" * 0:03 Ying Yang Twins - "Owhh" * 0:18 Derek and the Dominos - "Layla" * 0:31 B.o.B - "Haterz Everywhere" * 1:54 Michael Jackson - "Black or White" * 1:56 Flo Rida - "Right Round" * 2:02 DJ Class - "I'm the Shit" * 2:04 Crystal Waters - "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)" * 2:36 Madness - "Our House”

mhatthei

* 2:38 Dominique Young Unique - "Show My Ass" * 3:42 Federico Franchi - "Cream" * 3:45 T. Rex - "20th Century Boy" * 3:47 MSTRKRFT featuring N.O.R.E. - "Bounce" * 4:48 Kylie Minogue - "Can't Get You Out of My Head" * 4:48 Young MC - "Bust a Move" * 5:46 Usher - "OMG" * 5:47 The Rapture - "House of Jealous Lovers" * 5:54 The Temptations - "Get Ready" * 5:56 Trick Daddy - "Shut Up" * 6:16 2 Live Crew - "Get It Girl"

Dana Pendley

this is so good.. it's hard to believe it even exists

stramelhouse

Whenever I look up the original songs that Girl Talk samples its always so underwhelming. He really can turn anything into magic.

Getonmanuttz

Girltalk, fricken amazing. Keep up the great work!

# lakewood20

This one is one of the best on the album

alyslee888

love it!

MegaChadK

Girl Talk is an FN genius, great combinations. "We're not worthy, we're not worthy" *Wayne's World bowing motions*

dead chic

Yes, it is all Owned. Every song in this "mashup" is OWNED by a REAL ARTIST who WORKED HARD to make it and DESERVES to O... W... N... it! Simple enough for ya?

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