Steady Shock
Girl Talk Lyrics


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Go shorty shorty go
Shorty shorty go
Gooo
Go shorty shorty go
Shorty shorty go

Go, go, go, go,
Excuse me lil mama
But you could say I'm on duty
I'm lookin for a cutie
A real big ol' ghetto booty
I really like your kitty cat
And if you let me touch her
I know you're not a bluffer
I'll take you to go see usher
I keep a couple hoes
Like santa I keep a vixon I got dasher, dancer, prancer,
Dixon, comet, cupid, donner, blitzen.
I'm hotter than 100 degrees
A lot of bread no sesame seeds
If i'm in yo city
I'm signin them Tig-O-bitties
I'm plotting on how I can take Cassie away from Diddy
The girls want a Minaj yeah they wetter than the rain then
Usher buzz me in
Everybody loves Raymond

All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the (all the girls standing in the)
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom




All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the (all the girls standing in the)
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom

You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark

I'll finish this one later

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Girl Talk's "Steady Shock" contain different elements that reflect the themes of attraction and sex which are common in mainstream hip-hop music. The song starts with a repetition of "Go shorty shorty go" which invites the attention of the listener to the following verses. The main rapper talks to a woman, expressing his desire for her and her body parts, particularly her "big ol' ghetto booty" and "kitty cat." He also boasts about his wealth and mentions different women he has in different cities. The mention of Usher and Cassie, who are both big names in the R&B and hip-hop industry, further emphasize this notion of wealth, status and attraction.


The chorus, which repeats "All the girls standing in line for the bathroom" multiple times, creates an image of crowded and chaotic clubbing where women are desperate to go into the bathroom. This line, which appears to be unrelated to the verses, is commonly interpreted to reflect the bathroom as a place where women go to touch-up their makeup, check out their outfits or engage in other personal acts of grooming. It may also be a nod to the stereotype of women taking long to use the bathroom or how the social pressure to maintain a certain standard of appearance influences their behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Go shorty shorty go
Encouraging the girl to dance and have a good time


Shorty shorty go
Repeating the statement to emphasize and reinforce the message


Gooo
Exclaiming with excitement and enthusiasm


Excuse me lil mama
Addressing the girl politely and respectfully


But you could say I'm on duty
Expressing that he is focused on finding a girl to have a good time with


I'm lookin for a cutie
Revealing his intention to find an attractive girl


A real big ol' ghetto booty
Expressing that he is attracted to a curvy figure


I really like your kitty cat
Complimenting the girl on her physique and indicating interest in her


And if you let me touch her
Revealing his intention for physical intimacy


I know you're not a bluffer
Expressing confidence in the girl and his ability to charm her


I'll take you to go see usher
Promising to take the girl on a fun outing


I keep a couple hoes
Admitting to having multiple partners


Like santa I keep a vixon I got dasher, dancer, prancer, Dixon, comet, cupid, donner, blitzen.
Using a play on words, comparing himself with Santa Claus and his reindeer, to illustrate his many female partners


I'm hotter than 100 degrees
Boasting about his sexual appeal and attractiveness


A lot of bread no sesame seeds
Implying that he has substantial wealth without any struggle


If i'm in yo city
Asserting that he is well-traveled


I'm signin them Tig-O-bitties
Expressing his desire to interact with attractive women


I'm plotting on how I can take Cassie away from Diddy
Revealing his interest in Cassie and his willingness to compete with Diddy for her affection


The girls want a Minaj yeah they wetter than the rain then
Indicating that girls want a threesome with Nicki Minaj and are excited about it


Usher buzz me in
Referencing Usher to indicate that he is attending a party with high profile guests


Everybody loves Raymond
Referencing a popular TV show to indicate he is fit in any environment


All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
Observing a large group of girls waiting in line for the bathroom


You can't start a fire
Metaphorically communicating the importance of having a spark to ignite a good time


You can't start a fire without a spark
Repeating the metaphor to emphasize the message


This gun's for hire
Continuing the metaphor to say he is ready to party and have a good time


Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Indicating that even if they cannot see well, it is still possible to have a good time




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Robin B.

When is my man Girl Talk finally gonna make a new album ? Can't wait to see what he's gonna do with the music of the last 8 years.

superbaggy baggy

19 now

Nickster

The pairing of the lines "Who run it?" and "Bitch I run it" is honestly one of the most clever moments on this album

Andrew H

probably the best track from the album (although it really shouldn't be broken up into tracks)

Bizzy-Marck

thankfully this song informs all of us that "all the girls standing in the line for the bathroom cant start a fire"... which is a good thing

Catherine Arsenault

I saw him in show and it's awesome! He have so much energy!

Nora Sullivan

personally this is the best but its hard to choose...i love 70- 80s shit and hip hop,soo this album is unreal to me.soo good

TheDrzapper

Love it!

Johnny Luna

The SupergrassxBonethugs section might be the pinnacle of mash ups. Nothing short of brilliant.

bexF4

Absolutely love this album...... confused my old man no end this track!

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