That's Right
Girl Talk Lyrics


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Come here
Rude boy, boy, boy, boy, boy

Y'all cant deny it, I'm a fuckin' rider

Come here
Rude boy, boy, boy, boy, boy
Y'all cant deny it, Y'all cant deny it

Come here
Rude boy, boy, boy, boy, boy

Y'all cant deny it, I'm a fuckin' rider

Come here
Rude boy, boy, boy, boy, boy

You don't wanna fuck with me.

Yeah, C'mon!

Uh, Uh, Uh

Guess who's back

Uh, Yeah, Yeah, Uh

Hot spot (yeah), bar y'all (dat's riight)
Alright (yeah), our world (yo)

You can catch me at the hot spot cause I Fox, I plots
At the bar y'all, all night, I pops
Is it alright, sho' you right, you can't stop it
This is our world, me and my girls
You can catch me at the hot spot, I Fox, I plots
At the bar y'all, all night, I pops
Is it alright, sho' you right, you can't stop it
This is our world, me and my girls

Yo

In your eyes
Lets go, lets go
Your eyes, your eyes
All my ladies out
In your eyes
Your eyes, (yea yea yea) your eyes
I want to touch the light,
The heat I see in your eyes

Hey, hey
Hey, hey
C'mon
Hey, hey
Woo!

On to the next got money in my pocket
Put ya hands up if tonight you tryin' to rock it
On to the next got money in my pocket
Put ya hands up, put ya, put ya hands up

Said my niggas don't dance,
We just pull up the pants and,
Do the Roc-away.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
I said my niggas don't dance,
See we just pull up the pants and,
Do the Roc-away.
Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.

C'mon c'mon
Put ya hands up, put ya, put ya hands up
C'mon c'mon
Put ya hands up, put ya, put ya hands up
C'mon c'mon
Put ya hands up, put ya, put ya hands up
On to the next got money in my pocket
Put ya hands up if tonight you tryin' to rock it

Drop it drop it low girl
Drop it drop it low girl
Drop it drop it low girl

All the single ladies (7x)
Now put your hands up

Up in the club, we just broke up
I'm doing my own little thing
You decided to dip but now you wanna trip
Cuz another brother noticed me
I'm up on him, he up on me
Don't pay him any attention
Cuz I cried my tears, gave three good years
Ya can't be mad at me

Cuz if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it

Wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2

Cuz if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it

Wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2

Huh (oh) huh (oh) huh (huh) huh (huh)
Yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)

Put ya hands up

Take minks off! Take things off!
Take chains off! Take rings off!
Bracelets is yapped, Fame came off!
(Ante Up!) Everything off!
Fool what you want? We stiflin them fools
Fool what you want? Your life or your jewels?
The rules, (back em down) next thing, (clap em down)
Respect mine we Brooklyn bound, (bound! now, (now!)

Brownsville, home of the brave
Put in work in the street like a slave
Keep rugged dress code
Always in distress mode
(That shit will send you to your grave) So?
You think I don't know that? (BLOW!)
Nigga hold that! (BLOW!) Nigga hold that! (BLOW!) Nigga hold that!
From the street cousin, you know the drill
I'm 900 and 99 thou short of a mill

Ante Up! Yap that fool!
Ante Up! Kidnap that fool!
It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
Get up of them god damn diamonds! Huh!
Ante Up! Yap that fool!
Ante Up! Kidnap that fool!
Get him (get him) get him! Hit him (hit him) hit him!
Yap him! (Zap him!) Yap him! (Zap him!)

Ante Up! Ante Up!




Ante Up! Ante Up!
Ante Up! Ante Up!

Overall Meaning

The song "That's Right" by Girl Talk is a mashup of various songs and genres, hence the different lyrics and styles that change quickly throughout the song. The song starts with a verse from Ludacris' "We Run This" and a chorus from Rihanna's "Rude Boy," which is the dominating sound throughout the song. The rap verses in the song are from various artists: Jay-Z, Fat Joe, Terror Squad, and Fabolous. The song also includes Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" and Busta Rhymes' "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See" as well as the chorus from the hip hop classic "Ante Up."


At its core, "That's Right" is a party song punctuated with lyrics about having a good time and being confident in one's abilities, particularly in a club scene. The repeating phrase "Y'all cant deny it, I'm a fuckin' rider" is repeated in the chorus which highlights a sense of self-confidence and that one is the "rider," the one who is in control at the party. The chorus from Rihanna's "Rude Boy" adds to this sense of confidence and fun.


This song was part of Girl Talk's album "All Day," which was released in 2011, and was well received by critics for its inventive use of samples from different genres. The song was praised for its use of a diverse range of musical genres in the mashup and for the seamless way the different sounds were blended to create a cohesive whole. The track was also praised for its ability to keep the listener engaged and energized despite its length.


Line by Line Meaning

Come here
Addressing the listener to come closer.


Rude boy, boy, boy, boy, boy
Calling out to an unresponsive male.


Y'all cant deny it, I'm a fuckin' rider
Expressing self-confidence in being a great lover.


You don't wanna fuck with me.
Warnings to those who doubt themself.


Yeah, C'mon!
Encouraging the listener to join in on the fun.


Guess who's back
Declaring own return to the scene.


Hot spot (yeah), bar y'all (dat's riight)
Describing the popular locations to party at.


Alright (yeah), our world (yo)
Acknowledging everyone and their surroundings.


You can catch me at the hot spot cause I Fox, I plots
Boasting about frequenting popular party areas and socializing with others.


At the bar y'all, all night, I pops
Expressing the intention to constantly drink, dance, or socialize at the bar.


Is it alright, sho' you right, you can't stop it
Confirming a no limits attitude towards having fun.


This is our world, me and my girls
Highlighting the satisfaction of enjoying oneself with a group of friends.


In your eyes
Referencing an individual.


Lets go, lets go
Urging the listener to move quickly.


Your eyes, your eyes
Referring to the unique gaze of the individual.


All my ladies out
Calling out to all the female listeners.


I want to touch the light,
Expressing admiration and wanting to be closer to the individual.


The heat I see in your eyes
Interpreting intensity in their gaze.


Hey, hey
A common expression of cheer or greeting.


Woo!
Expression of excitement or euphoria.


On to the next got money in my pocket
Ambitious nature in the pursuit of a new opportunity.


Put ya hands up if tonight you tryin' to rock it
Encouraging the listener to participate in the night's events.


Said my niggas don't dance,
Informing the audience of an individual or group's lack of dancing ability or style.


We just pull up the pants and,
Implies a simple response to having fun without dancing in the traditional sense.


Do the Roc-away.
Reference to an iconic dance move known as the 'Roc-away'.


Now lean back, lean back, lean back, lean back.
Instructing how to do a particular dance move or celebrating a successful performance.


Drop it drop it low girl
Encouraging a girl to perform a provocative dance move.


All the single ladies (7x)
Referencing a popular song that empowers single women.


Now put your hands up
Encouraging the audience to participate in a lively moment.


Up in the club, we just broke up
Depicting a break-up and desire to still enjoy the night regardless of the situation.


I'm doing my own little thing
Expressing independence and not requiring anyone else to dictate their actions.


You decided to dip but now you wanna trip
Implies that someone has shown regret or frustration after leaving a particular relationship.


Cuz another brother noticed me
Implies that someone has found a new romantic interest, which has caused the previous partner to become jealous.


I'm up on him, he up on me
Suggesting sexually charged behavior between two people who have just met.


Don't pay him any attention
Advising someone to ignore their previous love interest or partner.


Cuz I cried my tears, gave three good years
Stating the length of time dedicated to a previous relationship that has now ended.


Ya can't be mad at me
Suggesting the other person should not be angry over the dissolution of the relationship.


Cuz if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
Teaching the listener that if their significant other truly loved and valued them, they would have taken steps to express their commitment more completely.


If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
Repeated for emphasis, reinforcing the importance of fully committing to a relationship.


Don't be mad once you see that he want it
Predicting negative emotions from a previous partner after seeing someone else express interest or commitment.


Wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2
A catchy repetition of sounds and vocals that serve to emphasize the importance of the logic presented in the previous phrases.


Huh (oh) huh (oh) huh (huh) huh (huh)
Delivering vocal ad libs and sound effects accompanying the music's beat, as well as contributing to a sense of playful rhythm.


Yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
Repetitive expression further expressing a playful and worthy of attention sound effect.


Put ya hands up
Encouraging the audience to engage in the interactive aspect of the music performance.


Take minks off! Take things off!
Reference to removing clothing items to enjoy oneself more comfortably or provocatively.


Take chains off! Take rings off!
Further encouraging removing items that may inhibit physical freedom and enjoyment.


Bracelets is yapped, Fame came off!
Metaphorically removing anything hindering a carefree and social atmosphere.


(Ante Up!) Everything off!
Making explicit the desire for nothing to inhibit the night's fun and enjoyment.


Fool what you want? We stiflin them fools
Asking what trouble the person may be looking for and informing them that it will be avoided.


Fool what you want? Your life or your jewels?
Implying that there may be a choice between conflict and valuables.


The rules, (back em down) next thing, (clap em down)
Outlining how to handle a volatile situation that could threaten the harmonious atmosphere.


Respect mine we Brooklyn bound, (bound! now, (now!)
Commanding respect from others and reminding them of the pride that comes with representing Brooklyn.


Brownsville, home of the brave
A quick reference to an area of Brooklyn known for toughness.


Put in work in the street like a slave
Going through the tough choices of the street can be similar to the lack of choices that a slave has.


Keep rugged dress code
Referring to the clothing style that is associated with their neighborhood.


Always in distress mode
Aware of the potential dangers of the area and ready to defend themselves if necessary.


(That shit will send you to your grave) So?
Acknowledging the danger in their lifestyle and challenging any reservations people may express about it.


You think I don't know that? (BLOW!)
Asserting knowledge of the hazards and rejecting any pretenses towards caution.


Nigga hold that! (BLOW!) Nigga hold that! (BLOW!) Nigga hold that!
Vocally emphasizing the need to seize any opportunities presented and release any stress accumulated from life's complications.


From the street cousin, you know the drill
Acknowledging the appeal and knowledge of the urban lifestyle.


I'm 900 and 99 thou short of a mill
Recognizing that they are still some distance away from achieving certain life-goals but remaining optimistic and determined.


Ante Up! Yap that fool!
Urging and advocating for others to take advantage of their abilities and take risks to achieve their goals.


Ante Up! Kidnap that fool!
Further emphasizing the desire to take bold actions to actively achieve goals and dreams.


It's the perfect timin', you see the man shinin'
Reducing hesitation in taking opportunities when the timing is perfect.


Get up of them god damn diamonds! Huh!
A reaction to the nature of material goods and the destruction of the focus on them, in favor of fulfilling one's true purpose and dreams.


Get him (get him) get him! Hit him (hit him) hit him!
Encouraging vigorous pursuit and appreciation of life's opportunities and possibilities.


Yap him! (Zap him!) Yap him! (Zap him!)
More emphatic directions to take risks and vigorously pursue desires and opportunities.


Ante Up! Ante Up!
Encouraging others to take advantage of opportunity when it presents itself.


Ante Up! Ante Up!
Reinforcing enthusiasm for taking risks and leading a fulfilling life.




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ZyxthePest

Spacehog sample is freakin' amazing. Never doubt the power of that "Ooooo" intro, even in mashed up form.

Ryan McAtee

Girl Talk is like holding a mirror up to the music industry, except it's one of those mirrors that make you look skinny and attractive.

Christy Zaragoza

this is so amazing i dont even know how people arent amazed by how good it is haha

I Eat Garbage

I can’t convince anybody that 4:38 is unironically amazing.

Jim Constantine

Why isn't, Girl Talk- All Day, a top ten album everybody knows about?? This is the best of the best type stuff!

Jordan Millisor

I just heard this guy... but he is... AMAAAAAAZING!!!!!!!!

Chewy Thomson

Anyone who can make Miley Cyrus' music seem appealing deserves serious recognition.

Lord Binky

The build up to the Spacehog sample is nothing short of genius.

Mastahkillah -CookieMonstersGuild-

Love it!

ca tobin

Had no clue that he had a new album. IT'S FUCKING GREAT! GIRL TALK IS THE SHIT!

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