Dog Food
IDK Lyrics


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Simple
Uh-huh, huh, huh
(Woo, woo, woo, woo)

It's eleven o'clock, on the dot, I'm on the block
Ain't no time for no sleepin' or yawnin', or whatnot
Twelve running around creepin' and peepin' for the drop
We be moving with caution, the block is really hot

The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The block is hot, the block is (hot)

They tried to frisk me, want me (hot)
Incarcerated, I won't be (hot)
I run and hit the corner (hot)
I'm headed for the border (hot)
Mix the weed with water (hot)
Sold it to my auntie (hot)
Hungry, I can't be (hot)
So I sell it to my family
I hope they don't sing like they're tryna win a Grammy
I hope it ain't a act like they're tryna win a Emmy
I'm tryna get a nut, so I'm movin' like I'm Sandy
I'm livin' underwater, I don't know how I can breathe
Maybe it's a scuba diver air tank (air tank)
Maybe it's to do it when they say I can't (Say I can't)
Maybe it's they is what they say I ain't
But either way, I ain't takin' that bait

It's eleven o'clock, on the dot, I'm on the block
Ain't no time for no sleepin' or yawnin', or whatnot
Twelve running around creepin' and peepin' for the drop
We be moving with caution, the block is really hot

The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The block is hot, the block is

Really cold in the winter time
Cold in the summer
Cold when the wind blows
Cold like December, oh-yeah-yeah
It's gon' be cold anyway, anyway

The block's definition of hot, I be a simile
I know the definition of opp, that be the enemy
I seen a lot of brothers get popped, we pourin' Hennessy
And God forbid a nigga get locked, 'cause there ain't ten of me
Diez, buenos dias to senoritas
We movin' units by the kiosk for fly Adidas
Forever eatin' la comida, I pack a heater
We lurkin' just to catch you lackin', like we on Cheaters
Free us, R.I.P. us, long live us
We tried to grab the plate of what the crackers won't give us
Most of my niggas never had a Thanksgiving
So instead of givin' thanks, my niggas takin' what's given
You know what it is, set the city on fire
Girl, free the titty if you don't wear a wire
When it comes to paper, that's that shit that I require
When it comes to power, that's that shit that I desire
For real

It's eleven o'clock, on the dot, I'm on the block
Ain't no time for no sleepin' or yawnin', or whatnot
Twelve running around creepin' and peepin' for the drop
We be moving with caution, the block is really hot

The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The block is hot, the block is

Really cold in the winter time
Cold in the summer
Cold when the wind blows




Cold like December, oh-yeah-yeah-yeah
It's gon' be cold anyway, anyway

Overall Meaning

The song "Dog Food" by IDK is a reflection of the harsh and dangerous realities of life in the inner city. The lyrics speak of the desperation felt by those who live in poverty and resort to selling drugs as a means of survival. The singer of the song is hustling on the block, trying to make a living while evading the police and rival dealers. The block is described as "hot," which refers to the intense competition and danger of the drug trade, while the repeated line "the block is hot" could also be seen as a warning to stay vigilant and avoid trouble.


Throughout the song, IDK uses metaphors and wordplay to convey the struggles of life on the block. For example, he says that he's "livin' underwater," which could be a reference to feeling suffocated and trapped in the murky world of drug dealing. He also talks about mixing weed with water and selling it to his auntie, which could be a commentary on how those in poverty often have to resort to making do with what they have, even if it's not ideal.


Overall, "Dog Food" is a gritty and honest portrayal of life in the inner city, where survival often means doing whatever it takes to make ends meet, even if it means breaking the law.


Line by Line Meaning

It's eleven o'clock, on the dot, I'm on the block
I'm out on the block doing my thing, no time for sleeping or wasting time


Ain't no time for no sleepin' or yawnin', or whatnot
I'm serious about my business and don't waste time on trivial things


Twelve running around creepin' and peepin' for the drop
My crew is on high alert, watching for cops and waiting for the right opportunity


We be moving with caution, the block is really hot
We're being careful because the block is under surveillance and it's dangerous


The block is hot, the block is (hot)
The situation on the block is tense and dangerous


They tried to frisk me, want me (hot)
Police stopped me and tried to search me because they suspect me


Incarcerated, I won't be (hot)
I won't get thrown in jail because I'm too smart for that


I run and hit the corner (hot)
I make a quick escape by running and turning a corner


I'm headed for the border (hot)
I'm leaving town to avoid getting caught


Mix the weed with water (hot)
I add water to the weed to stretch it and make more money


Sold it to my auntie (hot)
I sold the weed to my own family member


Hungry, I can't be (hot)
I need money, so I keep hustling and don't take breaks


So I sell it to my family
I don't care who I sell to as long as I make money


I hope they don't sing like they're tryna win a Grammy
I hope they don't give me up to the police


I hope it ain't a act like they're tryna win a Emmy
I hope they're not acting like they're innocent and didn't know what they were buying


I'm tryna get a nut, so I'm movin' like I'm Sandy
I'm trying to make money, so I'm hustling non-stop


I'm livin' underwater, I don't know how I can breathe
I'm in a dangerous situation and don't know how to survive


Maybe it's a scuba diver air tank (air tank)
Maybe I can breathe underwater with a scuba tank on my back


Maybe it's to do it when they say I can't (Say I can't)
Maybe my motivation comes from doing what others say I can't


Maybe it's they is what they say I ain't
Maybe I'm hustling to prove people wrong who think I can't succeed


But either way, I ain't takin' that bait
Either way, I won't be distracted from my goals


The block's definition of hot, I be a simile
The situation on the block is so intense, it's like a figure of speech


I know the definition of opp, that be the enemy
I know who my enemies are and what they're capable of


I seen a lot of brothers get popped, we pourin' Hennessy
I've witnessed a lot of violence and death, and we honor the dead with alcohol


And God forbid a nigga get locked, 'cause there ain't ten of me
If I or someone else from my crew gets arrested, it will be a huge loss because we're irreplaceable


Diez, buenos dias to senoritas
I greet the girls with a few words in Spanish


We movin' units by the kiosk for fly Adidas
We're selling drugs and making money at the kiosks while wearing cool Adidas gear


Forever eatin' la comida, I pack a heater
We'll always have to hustle and make money, so I always carry a gun


We lurkin' just to catch you lackin', like we on Cheaters
We're always on the lookout for opportunities to hustle and won't miss a chance to make money


Free us, R.I.P. us, long live us
We want to be free and live long lives, but we recognize the danger of our lifestyle


We tried to grab the plate of what the crackers won't give us
We're trying to make money and succeed, even though society doesn't give us many opportunities


Most of my niggas never had a Thanksgiving
My friends and I grew up without many luxuries and traditional celebrations


So instead of givin' thanks, my niggas takin' what's given
We don't have much, so we take what we can get to make ends meet


You know what it is, set the city on fire
We're dangerous and aggressive, and we're not afraid to burn it all down


Girl, free the titty if you don't wear a wire
If you're not wearing a wire, feel free to let loose and be yourself


When it comes to paper, that's that shit that I require
I need money to survive and will do whatever it takes to make it


When it comes to power, that's that shit that I desire
I want to be in control and have the ability to make things happen


Really cold in the winter time
The winter is harsh and difficult to survive


Cold in the summer
Even in the summer, life is difficult and uncomfortable


Cold when the wind blows
The wind just adds to the already harsh conditions


Cold like December, oh-yeah-yeah
Life is always tough, no matter the month or season


It's gon' be cold anyway, anyway
Life will always be difficult, no matter what we do




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music
Written by: Jason Mills, John Mandel, Louis Celestin, Paul Webster, Denzel Rae Don Curry

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Kaytranada outdid himself this beat is fucking nuts. Almost lost it when the horns came in

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