You can do it
Ice Cube Feat Mack 10 & Ms. Toi Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah
Get your ass and hurra
Uh, Ice Cube baby
Ninety-nine baby
I'm on the grind baby
All the time baby
Show me something
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
Put your back into it
Put your ass into it

Tic-tic-boom
Hear me banging down these back streets
Bumpin' Blackstreet, treated like a athlete
Life ain't a track meet (no) it's a marathon
Fuck the cemetery that a nigga get buried on
We be clubbing till the day we die
Nigga ask the bartender if you think we lie
But if you think we high, nigga think again
Cause when it's sink or swim
You got to think to win
And if I drink this Hen'
Everybody will know it
Cause I ain't going for it
So pray to the Lord that I don't pull out
Cuss out and bust out
Go the nigga route
Make the trigger shout, uh
You can try to smoke an ounce to this
While I pronounce this shit
Baby bounce them tits
Mama move them hips
Baby shake them cheeks
I got dick for days
You got ass for weeks, yeah, yeah

Don't stop get it, get it
(That's real)
Don't stop nigga hit it
(I will)
I'm gon' do it, gon' do it
Gon' do it, do it, do it

You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
Put your back into it
Put your ass into it

Now all I want to do is have fun with my loved ones
The thug ones, relatives and my cousins
And I got 'em by the dozen
When they buzzin', quick to say fuck your husband
This is for my niggas locked away
Extra love for the ones who ain't got no date
But when we hit checkmate with Ice Cube the great
As soon as I get a word we can rush the safe
Fuck them license plates because life is great
It don't matter if you're rich and your folks ain't straight
I'm still coming with that underground gangsta shit
No matter how many niggas say we ain't the shit, bitch

Don't stop get it, get it
(That's real)
Don't stop nigga hit it
(I will)
I'm gon' do it, gon' do it
Gon' do it, do it, do it

You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
Put your back into it
Put your ass into it

I do hard core rhyming, hard time grinding
With will I pimp hoes
Other niggas wine and dine them
Gotta love this pup shit
Passing the mud shit
Pockets on flood shit
OG lyrical blood shit
I don't rent I buy shit
Niggas jealous of my shit
You unaware of this young nigga getting all the fly shit
While you're rooting and recruiting
Nigga 6-8 whooping
I was in the hood shooting cause I had the wife whooping
I come from padres gold in over sized jars
I past up strife and got star awards
No time for playa hating, Mack paper chasing
Came out the substation to the hip hop nation
The mo' hits the mo' bigga with illegal weight figga
Done develop the status of a platinum plus nigga
Bust the first asshole to show I can hit it
I keep pushing, don't quit it
Don't stop till I get it

Don't stop get it, get it
(That's real)
Don't stop nigga hit it
(I will)
I'm gon' do it, gon' do it
Gon' do it, do it, do it

You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it

Don't stop get it, get it
Don't stop nigga hit it
I'm gon' do it, gon' do it
Gon' do it, do it, do it
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
You can do it put your back into it
I can do it put your ass into it
Put your ass into it
We be clubbing
Freaky gyration is close to fornication
We be clubbing
Freaky gyration is close to fornication
Yeah uh-huh, Ice Cube, Westside Connection
Know how we do?




We puttin' it down, constantly
Get your ass up and hurrah

Overall Meaning

Ice Cube's song "You Can Do It" featuring Mack 10 & Ms. Toi was released in 1999 as part of his sixth studio album, War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc). The song is a rap/hip-hop anthem that encourages people to put in the effort to achieve their goals. The lyrics are confident and empowering, featuring phrases like "put your back into it" and "I'm gon' do it, gon' do it, do it, do it." The song has a catchy beat, and Ice Cube's delivery is fierce and commanding.


The song's lyrics tell a story of hustling and grinding to achieve success. Ice Cube references his own success as an example of someone who put in the effort to make it to the top. The chorus repeats the phrase "You can do it put your back into it," underscoring the idea that hard work is necessary to achieve greatness. Mack 10 and Ms. Toi add their own verses, which further drive home the song's message of determination and resilience.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah
Confirmation and agreement to what is currently being discussed


Get your ass and hurra
Motivation to take action and succeed


Uh, Ice Cube baby
Acknowledgement of the artist and his presence in the song


Ninety-nine baby
Referencing the year 1999, a time of progress and growth


I'm on the grind baby
Working hard to achieve one's goals


All the time baby
Consistency and dedication to success


Show me something
Challenging others to prove themselves


You can do it put your back into it
Encouragement to give full effort and dedication


I can do it put your ass into it
Artist's personal commitment to success


Put your back into it
Giving full effort and dedication to succeed


Put your ass into it
Artist's insistence on personal effort and commitment to success


Tic-tic-boom
Imminence of explosive success


Hear me banging down these back streets
Artist's success resonating and being recognized in various locations


Bumpin' Blackstreet, treated like a athlete
Celebration of fame and status


Life ain't a track meet (no) it's a marathon
Acknowledgement of the lengthy journey towards success


Fuck the cemetery that a nigga get buried on
Artist's determination to succeed and avoid failure and death


We be clubbing till the day we die
Celebration of life and living in the moment


Nigga ask the bartender if you think we lie
Challenging skeptics to see and believe the artist's success


But if you think we high, nigga think again
Artist's refusal to let others diminish his achievements


Cause when it's sink or swim
Acknowledgement of the high stakes involved in success and failure


You got to think to win
Necessity of intelligence and strategy in attaining success


And if I drink this Hen'
Toasting to success and achievement


Everybody will know it
Celebration and recognition of success


Cause I ain't going for it
Artist's determination to succeed no matter what obstacles arise


So pray to the Lord that I don't pull out
Acknowledgement of potential violence in pursuit of success


Cuss out and bust out
Threatening those who may try to hinder success


Go the nigga route
Preparedness to be aggressive in pursuit of success


Make the trigger shout, uh
Potential violence in pursuit of success


You can try to smoke an ounce to this
Celebration of success and its association with partying and drug use


While I pronounce this shit
Artist's continued success being recognized and celebrated


Baby bounce them tits
Acknowledgement and celebration of female sexuality


Mama move them hips
Encouragement and celebration of dancing and movement


Baby shake them cheeks
Acknowledgement and celebration of female sexuality


I got dick for days
Artist's assertion of sexual prowess


You got ass for weeks, yeah, yeah
Acknowledgement and celebration of female sexuality


Don't stop get it, get it
Encouragement to continue in the pursuit of success


(That's real)
Assertion of authenticity and genuineness


Don't stop nigga hit it
Artist's continued dedication to success


(I will)
Artist's affirmation of this dedication


I'm gon' do it, gon' do it
Artist's assertion of continued success


Gon' do it, do it, do it
Emphasis on continued success


Now all I want to do is have fun with my loved ones
Acknowledgement of the importance of family and relationships


The thug ones, relatives and my cousins
Celebration of one's roots and community


And I got 'em by the dozen
Acknowledgement of the artist's expansive support system


When they buzzin', quick to say fuck your husband
Emphasis on living in the moment and enjoying life


This is for my niggas locked away
Shoutout and support for those in prison


Extra love for the ones who ain't got no date
Support for those who may not receive visitors or letters


But when we hit checkmate with Ice Cube the great
Acknowledgement of the artist's success and greatness


As soon as I get a word we can rush the safe
Indication of potential violent behavior in pursuit of success


Fuck them license plates because life is great
Emphasis on enjoying life and not worrying about consequences


It don't matter if you're rich and your folks ain't straight
Acknowledgement that money can't buy happiness or solve all problems


I'm still coming with that underground gangsta shit
Artist's insistence on authenticity and staying true to his roots


No matter how many niggas say we ain't the shit, bitch
Artist's refusal to let others diminish his achievements or authenticity


I do hard core rhyming, hard time grinding
Emphasis on the artist's dedication to his craft and the hard work required for success


With will I pimp hoes
Acknowledgement and celebration of the artist's sexual prowess


Other niggas wine and dine them
Acknowledgement that the artist is different from others


Gotta love this pup shit
Emphasis on the artist's talent and success


Passing the mud shit
Moving beyond struggles and hardships


Pockets on flood shit
Celebration of wealth and financial success


OG lyrical blood shit
Acknowledgement and celebration of the artist's influences and style


I don't rent I buy shit
Celebration of financial success and stability


Niggas jealous of my shit
Acknowledgement of envy and jealousy from others


You unaware of this young nigga getting all the fly shit
Emphasis on the artist's success and achievements


While you're rooting and recruiting
While others are busy trying to copy and compete


Nigga 6-8 whooping
Celebration of victory and dominance


I was in the hood shooting cause I had the wife whooping
Violence and aggression in pursuit of success


I come from padres gold in over sized jars
Celebration and pride in one's heritage and upbringing


I past up strife and got star awards
Acknowledgement of the artist's success and perseverance through hardships


No time for playa hating, Mack paper chasing
Acknowledgement of the artist's focus on success and financial stability


Came out the substation to the hip hop nation
Acknowledgement of the artist's rise to fame and success


The mo' hits the mo' bigga with illegal weight figga
Celebration of success and increased influence and power


Done develop the status of a platinum plus nigga
Acknowledgement of the artist's high level of success and influence in the industry


Bust the first asshole to show I can hit it
Asserting dominance and power


I keep pushing, don't quit it
Artist's dedication and commitment to success


Don't stop till I get it
Determination to continue until success is achieved


We be clubbing
Emphasis on enjoying life and living in the moment


Freaky gyration is close to fornication
Emphasis on the sexual nature of dancing and partying


Yeah uh-huh, Ice Cube, Westside Connection
Celebration and assertion of the artist's roots and community


Know how we do?
Questioning others' knowledge and understanding of the artist's style and community


We puttin' it down, constantly
Acknowledgement of the artist's continued success and dominance


Get your ass up and hurrah
Encouragement to take action and succeed




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: JOHN MILLER, ELLIS WILLIAMS, ROBERT ALLEN, AFRIKA BAMBAATAA, ARTHUR BAKER, JOHN ROBIE, RALF HUTTER, EMIL SCHULT, O'SHEA JACKSON, DONALD LAVERT SAUNDERS, DEDRICK ROLISON

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@SierraMWymer

This is Cube at his finest right hurr!,🔥

@zo9876

that opening will always be iconic

@ItzARapPodCast

Why did Mack 10 do that to this beat!!!😳😳😳💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Aretrovixen

never stops hittin sooo hard

@askywithanalibi4948

2019? Put your back in to it

@kimberlywade884

2020

@lastbaratheon8043

Love this song and Next Friday.🔥👌

@a.g.8259

Das beste Album👌💃

@erikasaucedo9559

This is what we are supposed to be dancing to!! Hey NYC March 2020, take care God bless you and be safe!!! Let's fight this virus together!

@NiaMSnow

I had to rock this in my apartment, I'm sure my neighbors will thank me tomorrow morning

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