Down for You
Ja Rule Feat. Ashanti Charli Baltimore & Vita Lyrics
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Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
[ Verse 1 - Ja Rule ]
This chick no intentions of bein' offensive
The women by callin ya'll b****es
My down a** b****es
Still my queen b****'s cut look clean
On ya finger next to the finger ya flipped at me
And this no in between me and you
Only me and you
Who else gon' put it on me like the RULE
God only looks after children and foo's
And you not so who gon' look after you
It's RULE baby
[ Verse 2 - Vita ]
True baby
It's only for you baby
Vita thighs only divide if you beside
'cause I love the way you touch me
Nobody can get it
And if it's comin' and gunnin'
Just come in it and spit it
So when ya gone for a minute
I just fantasize like if it's you It's all in it
Then I'm satisfied til' you come back to me
Holdin stack and jewels
V-i-t-a and my n**** J-a RULE baby
[Chorus]
Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
I want to be your chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
[ Verse 3 - Ashanti ]
I'm gonna be here when ya need
RULE baby can always count on me
No you don't ever have to worry
You know I'll make it in a hurry
I'm here for ya
And I won't never leave tears for ya
'cause boy ya got to me
Nobody ever come before me
You'll always be my one and only
Ja Rule [ Ashanti ]
Babygirl would ya bust ya gun with me? [ Yeah yeah ]
Lie to the feds to come get me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
And if I died Kill for me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Are you trustin me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Are you lovin me? [ Yeah Yeah Yeah ]
Yeah let's get it grinnin
Like we asked for the Simpsons or Ike and Anna Mehoe
On one their good days
You smile like sun rays 5'5 with brown eyes and thick legs
Only for the RULE baby
[Chorus]
Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
I want to be your chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
[ Verse 4 - Charli Baltimore ]
Now baby I told you I can show you better than I can tell you
Don't try to bring conversey and mail
Just sweet words and naked photos
I'm still that pretty down down a** 2 cars behind ya 6
And I diss any clown a** rockin my brown a** only a down a**
And it's all for you
I'm grown a tad bit since we been at like rare b****es
To move a little bumper and it's
( Ja Rule - AND IT'S ALL FOR RULE )
S*** Who gon' love you like that?
Thug with you wit a stack to the ceilin
And spilt in the dub with you
'cause I played my position with KO-D's, O G's
Until that blood shed blood red and we O-Ded
Remember every word that ya told me
( Ja Rule - SHOWED ME HOLD ME )
All you need in your life is Chuck, drugs, and dubs on 22's
Now tell me who the hunny for you
CHUCK
[Chorus]
Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
I want to be your chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
Ashanti [Ja Rule]
I want to be your chick
I want to be down for you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
[ Love me? ] Yeah
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
Ya down a** chick
I want to be your chick
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
I ride for you, Down for you
Do anything ya want me to
I be ya down a** chick
The song "Down 4 U" by Ja Rule featuring Ashanti, Charli Baltimore, and Vita is an ode to loyalty in relationships. The lyrics revolve around the idea of being devoted and trustworthy to one significant other. It starts with Ashanti expressing her desire to be a "down a** chick" for Ja Rule, highlighting her willingness to do anything to support him. The song emphasizes the relationship between Ja Rule and his partner in each verse, with the women proudly communicating their loyalty to Ja Rule.
The lyrics of the song showcase the insecurities and emotional baggage that often come with commitment, but mostly what this track represents are the trials and difficulties that come with long term relationships. The lyrics confess to the realities of the rap lifestyle but ultimately paint an affectionate picture of its central couple. The song became popular for its explicit but romantic lyrics that explore the complexities of human emotions and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be your chick
I want to be the woman in your life
I want to be down for you
I want to be loyal and supportive of you
[ Do ya trust me? ] Yeah
Can you rely on me? Yes, you can
[ Love me? ] Yeah
Do you have romantic feelings for me? Yes, you do
[ You're puttin' it on me Ya must be ]
You are impressing me with your words and actions
Ya down a** chick
You are a loyal and devoted woman
[ It ain't only for the RULE baby ]
My love and loyalty is not just for myself, it's for you too
I ride for you, Down for you
I will go through everything with you, no matter what happens
Do anything ya want me to
I am ready to do anything you ask of me
I be ya down a** chick
I am your loyal and committed partner
This chick no intentions of bein' offensive
I don't mean to offend anyone
The women by callin ya'll b****es
I don't want to insult women by using bad language
My down a** b****es
My loyal and committed partners
Still my queen b****'s cut look clean
My partner is still beautiful and elegant
On ya finger next to the finger ya flipped at me
Your wedding/engagement ring is on the same finger that you used to gesture at me
And this no in between me and you
There is no one else between us
Only me and you
It's just you and me, no one else
Who else gon' put it on me like the RULE
No one else can fulfill me like you
God only looks after children and foo's
God only takes care of those who are innocent or foolish
And you not so who gon' look after you
Since you are not innocent or foolish, who will protect you?
True baby
Yes, it's true
It's only for you baby
My love and loyalty is only for you
Vita thighs only divide if you beside
I am intimate only with you
'cause I love the way you touch me
I enjoy and appreciate your affection
Nobody can get it
No one else can have me
And if it's comin' and gunnin'
If any danger comes our way
Just come in it and spit it
We will face it together and overcome it
So when ya gone for a minute
When you are away for a short time
I just fantasize like if it's you It's all in it
I imagine that you are here with me and it feels real
Then I'm satisfied til' you come back to me
I am content until you return
Holdin stack and jewels
With wealth and luxury
V-i-t-a and my n**** J-a RULE baby
My name is Vita and my partner is Ja Rule
I'm gonna be here when ya need
I will always be there for you
RULE baby can always count on me
You can always rely on my love and loyalty
No you don't ever have to worry
You don't have to be concerned
You know I'll make it in a hurry
I will handle anything that comes our way quickly
And I won't never leave tears for ya
I won't make you cry or sad
'cause boy ya got to me
Because you mean a lot to me
Nobody ever come before me
No one else has ever been as important to me as you
Babygirl would ya bust ya gun with me? [ Yeah yeah ]
Would you fight by my side? Yes, I would
Lie to the feds to come get me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Would you protect me by lying to the authorities? Yes, I would
And if I died Kill for me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Would you avenge me if I were killed? Yes, I would
Are you trustin me? [ Yeah Yeah ]
Do you have faith in me? Yes, I do
Are you lovin me? [ Yeah Yeah Yeah ]
Do you love me? Yes, I love you
Yeah let's get it grinnin
Let's be happy together
Like we asked for the Simpsons or Ike and Anna Mehoe
Like we requested for entertainment
On one their good days
When they were at their best
You smile like sun rays 5'5 with brown eyes and thick legs
You are beautiful, with sunny personality, and stand at 5'5" with brown eyes and thick legs
Only for the RULE baby
Only for the love of my life
Now baby I told you I can show you better than I can tell you
I don't need to say anything, I'll show you
Don't try to bring conversey and mail
Don't bring up negative topics
Just sweet words and naked photos
Just show me love and affection
I'm still that pretty down down a** 2 cars behind ya 6
I'm still that beautiful woman, riding behind you in your car
And I diss any clown a** rockin my brown a** only a down a**
I will disrespect any man who tries to get with me other than my partner
And it's all for you
I do all of this for you
I'm grown a tad bit since we been at like rare b****es
I have matured since we first met each other
To move a little bumper and it's
To dance provocatively
( Ja Rule - AND IT'S ALL FOR RULE )
It's all for our love
S*** Who gon' love you like that?
Who will love you like I do?
Thug with you wit a stack to the ceilin
I am a tough woman, with lots of money
And spilt in the dub with you
I will split a blunt with you
'cause I played my position with KO-D's, O G's
I have always been loyal and committed to you
Until that blood shed blood red and we O-Ded
Until the very end of our lives
Remember every word that ya told me
I remember everything you have said to me
( Ja Rule - SHOWED ME HOLD ME )
You have shown me love and affection
All you need in your life is Chuck, drugs, and dubs on 22's
All you need in your life is me, drugs, and big rims on your car
Now tell me who the hunny for you
Tell me, who else loves you like I do?
CHUCK
The artist, Charli Baltimore, is addressing Ja Rule by his first name
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charli Baltimore, Jeffrey Atkins, Ashanti Douglas, Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Irving Lorenzo, Seven Marcus Aurelius, Andre L. Parker
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