The song samples "The Show Is Over" by Evelyn "Champagne" King, "Summer Madness" by Kool & the Gang, and "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson.
The accompanying music video for "You Know How We Do It" was directed by American film and music video director Marcus Raboy and filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada. It features Ice Cube driving in a convertible Jaguar XJS and standing on top of casinos.
The song first appeared on the soundtrack of the 1993 film Surf Ninjas. Mariah Carey sampled "You Know How We Do It" in her song "Irresistible (West Side Connection)" from her 2002 album Charmbracelet; it features Ice Cube as part of the hip hop supergroup the Westside Connection, which also included Mack 10 and WC. The song was also featured in Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Grand Theft Auto V.
You Know How We Do It
Ice Cube Lyrics
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Fool, you know how we do it
West Side
Comin' from the West Side
Nothin' but the West Side
Ain't nothin' goin on but the bomb ass rap song
Just like me on the black and white ivory
Gettin' six on artillery you don't want to see a G
Break yo' ass like dishes
Buster ass tricks sleep with the fishes
Runnin' from Lennox up at Venice
They want to have me in stripes, like Dennis the Menace
But that ain't poppin', ain't no stoppin'
Fo' hoppin, ass droppin', Coupe DeVille
My truth can, ill, fool I got skills
So, back on up 'fore I check that chin
Down as fuck and I'm full off Henn'
You gets no love and I thought you knew it
Fool, you know how we do it
Comin' from the West Side
West Side, comin' from the West Side
Chillin' with the homies, smellin' the bud
Double parked and I'm talkin' to Dub
About who got a plan, who got a plot
Whom got got, and who got shot
'Cause everybody knows that he got the info
Crazy Toones hangin out the window
Fool, I got them bomb-ass tapes
Da Lench Mob, Planet of the Apes
I'm down with Eiht, and Watts Up
Kam and Solo, they got nuts
When Ice Cube write a sentence
I want "The Bomb," just like George Clinton
S-K-D is down to catch a body
Put on Knee Deep, we'll turn out your party
You gets no love and I thought you knew it
Fool, you know how we do it
You know how we do it
Jack B Nimble, and Jack B Quick
If you want to jack me on a lick, 'cause
I'm that fool from South Central
You think you stuck yourself, with a number two pencil
That's how I poke hot lead in yo' ass
With "Mo' Bounce to the Ounce" in the dash
Mash up, Van Ness, headed for the West
Everything is great, slow down for the dip
On a 100 and 8th and keep mashin'
Don't drink and drive to keep the fo' from crashin'
Stashin a glock and I thought you knew it
You know how we do it
Comin' from the West Side, West Side
Nothin' but a West Side
It's hittin' on the West Side
Fool, you know how we do it
Ice Cube's "You Know How We Do It" is a classic West Coast rap song that was released in May 1993. This song is an ode to the gang culture of the West Side and describes the life of a young gangster in Los Angeles. In the chorus, Ice Cube proudly reiterates his allegiance to the West Side of the city from which he hails.
The song kicks off with a verse that boasts about his skill in rhyming and how he can take on anyone with his rap verses. The next verse is a depiction of a night in the life of a gangster where they hang out, talk about their rivals, and smoke weed together. The last verse of the song is a warning to anyone who tries to mess with him. Ice Cube, through his lyrics, warns his rivals that he is not someone to be messed with.
Ice Cube uses a slang-heavy, laidback delivery in this song that is characteristic of West Coast rap. He takes listeners on a journey through his world, depicting the highs and the lows of living in the gang culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah
Affirming agreement and enthusiasm
Fool, you know how we do it
Addressing someone and stating they are familiar with the way things are done
West Side
Identifying the geographical area the artist is from
Comin' from the West Side
Reiterating the artist's origin location
Nothin' but the West Side
Emphasizing the artist's loyalty to their origin location
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the bomb ass rap song
Describing the current situation as solely involving good rap music
Hittin' all night long
Indicating that the music is playing all night without stopping
Just like me on the black and white ivory
Comparing the artist's performance on the piano to the endless music playing
Gettin' six on artillery you don't want to see a G
Warning others to stay away from the artist's dangerous weapons
Break yo' ass like dishes
Threatening to physically harm someone like breaking dishes
Buster ass tricks sleep with the fishes
Threatening to kill those who try to deceive the artist
Runnin' from Lennox up at Venice
Describing a chase from one area to another
They want to have me in stripes, like Dennis the Menace
Suggesting that others wish to incarcerate the artist, like a comic book character
But that ain't poppin', ain't no stoppin'
Rejecting the idea of being imprisoned and the inability to stop the artist
Fo' hoppin', ass droppin', Coupe DeVille
Describing the artist's flashy car and activities
My truth can, ill, fool I got skills
Asserting confidence in the artist's abilities
So, back on up 'fore I check that chin
Warning someone to back off before being punched in the face
Down as fuck and I'm full off Henn'
Expressing being extremely intoxicated
You gets no love and I thought you knew it
Declaring that the addressee should expect no kindness from the artist
Chillin' with the homies, smellin' the bud
Relaxing with friends while smoking marijuana
Double parked and I'm talkin' to Dub
Stopping the car to talk to another person
About who got a plan, who got a plot
Discussing plans and schemes with others
Whom got got, and who got shot
Asking about who has been robbed or killed
'Cause everybody knows that he got the info
Implying that everyone knows an informant is among them
Crazy Toones hangin' out the window
Describing a person hanging out of a car window
Fool, I got them bomb-ass tapes
Boasting about having excellent music recordings
Da Lench Mob, Planet of the Apes
Naming a rap group and a movie title in one sentence
I'm down with Eiht, and Watts Up
Stating affiliation with another artist and location
Kam and Solo, they got nuts
Referencing other artists and their talents
When Ice Cube write a sentence
Stating that the artist is skilled at writing lyrics
I want 'The Bomb,' just like George Clinton
Expressing desire for the same level of musical success as another artist
S-K-D is down to catch a body
Referring to a gang and their willingness to commit murder
Put on Knee Deep, we'll turn out your party
Suggesting a song to be played to get the party started
Jack B Nimble, and Jack B Quick
Referencing a nursery rhyme character with wordplay
If you want to jack me on a lick, 'cause
Addressing someone who wishes to rob the artist
I'm that fool from South Central
Identifying the artist as being from another geographical location
You think you stuck yourself, with a number two pencil
Mocking an attempted robbery with humor
That's how I poke hot lead in yo' ass
Threatening to shoot the robber
With 'Mo' Bounce to the Ounce' in the dash
Playing a song by Roger Troutman while driving
Mash up, Van Ness, headed for the West
Driving fast and heading to the artist's origin location
Everything is great, slow down for the dip
Enjoying the drive but needing to slow down for a bump in the road
On a 100 and 8th, and keep mashin'
Continuing to drive even on an uneven road
Don't drink and drive to keep the fo' from crashin'
Advocating responsible behavior while driving to prevent a car accident
Stashin' a glock and I thought you knew it
Keeping a gun hidden and assuming others are aware of it
You know how we do it
Reiterating the artist's familiar and established way of living and operating
It's hittin' on the West Side
Referring to the quality of the music and its reception in the artist's origin location
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: O'Shea Jackson, Quincy Delight III Jones, Theodore Jr. Life, Dexter Wansel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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