That's The Way
J. Clendening with Keetie & The Kats Lyrics
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(Hoes, hoes-hoes, hoe-hoes, hoes gon' be hoes) Yeah
You're mad 'cause she chose, hoes gon' be hoes
And we gon' be throwed, and we gon' be froze
The game is to be sold and not to be told
But hoes gon' be hoes, hoes gon' be hoes
Hoes gon' be hoes, yeah, hoes gon' be hoes, yeah
The game is to be sold and not to be told
Hoes gon' be hoes, hoes gon' be hoes
Hoes gon' be hoes (hoes)
Whether you like it or not (big facts)
Hoes gon' be hoes (hoes)
So I told her, "Bring me a knot" (bring it)
I turned your wife to a thot
Soon as she seen what I had in the lot (lot)
Juicy been pimpin' since pimpin' been pimpin'
They wonderin' when I'ma stop (never)
How long you think you can do it? Forever
I don't see nobody doin' it better
So many hunnids, I feel like a teller
I'm drippin' on bitches you need a umbrella
She ask for advice, you know what I tell her
"Get you some money and make bitches jealous"
All of these niggas be trippin' and fallin' in love
There really ain't shit I could tell 'em
But hoes gon' be hoes (hoes), just so you know (know)
You can't trust no bitch
If you wanna stay in the game, then stay on your toes
Hoes gon' be hoes, that's just the way it goes (goes, yeah)
Bitch, I want it all, lemme get those hoes, then go get some more
You're mad 'cause she chose, hoes gon' be hoes
And we gon' be throwed, and we gon' be froze
The game is to be sold and not to be told
But hoes gon' be hoes, hoes gon' be hoes
Hoes gon' be hoes, yeah, hoes gon' be hoes, yeah
Hoes gon' be hoes, yeah, hoes gon' be hoes, yeah
The game is to be sold and not to be told (okay)
Hoes gon' be hoes, hoes gon' be hoes (ayy)
Hoes gon' be hoes (huh), hoes gon' be hoes
I remember grandma told me, "Everything glitter ain't gold" (uh-uh)
Hoes gon' be hoes (yeah), hoes gon' be hoes
I put money over bitches, nigga, you know how it goes
Yeah, bitches gon' be bitches, nigga, that's one thing for sure
Yeah, I'ma keep it pimpin' with ya, I can't trust a soul (uh-uh)
Yeah, I remember late night I was robbin' with the bros, uh
Now I'm on the stage, bitches pullin' on my clothes
I'm like (yeah), what's goin' on? What (the fuck)
I got bitches outta town and at home (uh)
They be callin', callin', callin' when I'm gone (when I'm gone)
Where your nigga at, bitch? Leave me alone (leave me alone)
You're mad 'cause she chose (you mad), hoes gon' be hoes (hoes)
And we gon' be throwed (yeah), and we gon' be froze (yeah)
The game is to be sold and not to be told
But hoes gon' be hoes, hoes gon' be hoes (uh, yeah, duh)
Hoes gon' be hoes, yeah (yeah), hoes gon' be hoes, yeah (yeah)
Hoes gon' be hoes, yeah (yeah), hoes gon' be hoes, yeah (yeah)
The game is to be sold and not to be told
Hoes gon' be hoes, hoes gon' be hoes
Fuck yeah (hoes, hoe-hoes, hoe-hoes gon' be hoes)
(Hoes, hoes, hoes-hoes, hoe-hoes gon' be hoes)
(Hoes, hoe-hoes, hoe-hoes gon' be hoes)
The lyrics to J. Clendening with Keetie & The Kats's song That's The Way celebrate a pimp's lifestyle and philosophy. The song portrays the view that women cannot be trusted and are only interested in making money. It is a proclamation of the artist's disregard for the traditional values of monogamous relationships and his belief that the game is to be sold, not told. The opening lines of the song "Hoes gon' be hoes, yeah, hoes gon' be hoes, yeah" emphasize the central message of the song which is that women will always be themselves and will continue to engage in sex work regardless of the opinions of those around them.
The song's title That's The Way further emphasizes the artist's belief that his lifestyle is fixed and unchangeable. Throughout the song, the artist talks about how he has turned women from wives to casual sex partners and encourages men to be careful in their relationships with women. The song aims to celebrate pimp culture and portray it as glamorous and profitable while disregarding the fact that it exploits and harms women. The song also touches on the themes of materialism, self-promotion, and indulgence, which are common in hip-hop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoes gon' be hoes (hoes)
Whether you like it or not (big facts)
There is no changing the nature of certain individuals, regardless of your disapproval.
Hoes gon' be hoes (hoes)
So I told her, "Bring me a knot" (bring it)
I understand what type of person she is, so I asked her to bring me money instead.
All of these niggas be trippin' and fallin' in love
There really ain't shit I could tell 'em
But hoes gon' be hoes (hoes), just so you know (know)
Men often fall for these types of people, but I cannot advise them against it because of the unchanging nature of these individuals.
Hoes gon' be hoes (huh), hoes gon' be hoes
I remember grandma told me, "Everything glitter ain't gold" (uh-uh)
I learned from my grandmother that just because something seems appealing on the surface, it does not mean it is truly valuable or trustworthy.
The game is to be sold and not to be told
But hoes gon' be hoes, hoes gon' be hoes
The key to success in this industry is to not reveal your secrets, but the unchanging nature of certain individuals cannot be avoided.
You're mad 'cause she chose (you mad), hoes gon' be hoes (hoes)
And we gon' be throwed (yeah), and we gon' be froze (yeah)
You are upset because she made her own choice to act in a certain way, while we enjoy our riches and jewels.
The game is to be sold and not to be told (okay)
Hoes gon' be hoes, hoes gon' be hoes (ayy)
We must keep our successful strategies to ourselves, but again, certain people will never change.
Fuck yeah (hoes, hoe-hoes, hoe-hoes gon' be hoes)
(Hoes, hoes, hoes-hoes, hoe-hoes gon' be hoes)
(Hoes, hoe-hoes, hoe-hoes gon' be hoes)
An expression of confidence in our success, despite the inevitability of certain individuals behaving in a certain way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jordan Houston, Markeyvius Cathey
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