Do What It Takes
Jay Lyrics

Tell me what it do
Please inform me about the current situation or circumstances

What it do
What is happening or going on

I've been rolling with the crew
I have been hanging out and spending time with my group of friends

Who are you
What is your identity or who do you claim to be

Top down in the coupe
Driving a convertible car with the top down

I just caught the flu
I have recently become sick with the flu virus

4, 5, 6, bands on my shoes
I have expensive shoes with four, five, or six-figure price tags

Spending all this cash like I don't know what to do
Using my money freely and without a clear plan or purpose

What’s the truth
What is the reality or actuality of the situation

Homie tell me who are you
Friend, reveal your true identity or character

I remember I was blue
I recall feeling sad or down

Sitting in my room going hard in the booth
Spending a significant amount of time and effort in recording music

Praying to the Lord like can I get a clue
Seeking guidance or direction from a higher power

He whispered and he told me my dreams were coming true
Through a subtle message, I received confirmation that my aspirations will be realized

Very soon
In the near future or shortly

I ain't from the hood
I am not from a disadvantaged or crime-ridden neighborhood

But I'm from the A where they up to no good
However, I come from Atlanta where people engage in mischievous activities

And I'm putting on for my city like I should
I am representing and promoting my city effectively

Really wanna try me man I wish a nigga would
If someone wants to test or challenge me, I hope they have the courage to do so

Running from the cops
Attempting to evade law enforcement officers

Cause I ain't with the cuffing
As I am not interested in being arrested or restrained by the police

Dodging all these thots
Avoiding encounters or interactions with promiscuous individuals

Cause I ain't with the cuffing
As I am not interested in being in a committed romantic relationship

Messing with no opps
Engaging with no acquaintances or individuals who may have ill intentions or conflicts

You know they be bluffing
They are known to be dishonest or insincere

Fronting when they talk
Putting on a false persona or pretending when they communicate

I ain't hearing nothing
I am not interested in or paying attention to their words

I got better things to do
I have more important activities or priorities

You know it's the truth
You are aware that what I am saying is accurate or genuine

I just wanna make all of these dreams come true
My primary objective is to actualize and fulfill my aspirations

Tryna put my momma in a new crib too
I am striving to provide my mother with a better living situation, a new home

Working on me I ain't worried bout you
Focusing on self-improvement and not concerned about others

It was chicken noodle soup
Back in the past, I often had chicken noodle soup as a meal

That's what I was eating everyday after school
It was my regular diet after completing my daily academic activities

Looking in the fridge we was running outta food
When checking the refrigerator, we noticed that our food supply was running low

Looking at my momma like what we finna do
Observing my mother with a sense of uncertainty about our plans or next steps

It was cruel
The situation was harsh or unfair

But I'm working like the man now
However, I am now putting in effort and working hard like an accomplished individual

Stacking up, I can count it with my hands now
Accumulating wealth or resources to the point where I can easily count them using my hands

Didn't get it, imma make you understand now
If you didn't comprehend before, I will now make sure you understand

On my brothas, I don't need a handout
I don't require or desire assistance from my friends or associates

That's my reaction
That is the way I respond or behave in such situations

Making transactions
Engaging in financial exchanges or deals

Girls a distraction
Females can be a source of diversion or preoccupation

They'll have me crashing
Their presence or involvement can lead to negative consequences or outcomes

I am not acting
I am being genuine or sincere, not pretending

I ain't with the acting
I am not interested in participating in pretense or deception

I'm about the lights, camera, action
I am focused on being in the spotlight and taking immediate action

Turning losses into profits
Transforming setbacks or failures into financial gains

Like I got no other option
As if I have no alternative or choice

Man there really ain't no stopping
There is truly no hindrance or impediment to my progress

Ain't no stopping
There is no cessation or interruption

Used to walk home in the snow with no coat on
In the past, I would endure cold weather without wearing a coat while going home

Now I pull up with the 4 wheel mode on
Currently, I arrive in a car with four-wheel drive engaged

Hold on
Wait a moment

Tell me is it true are you down for the crew
Can you confirm if you are truly loyal and supportive of our group

Dropping all these hits like my name Babe Ruth
Releasing a lot of successful songs similar to how Babe Ruth hit numerous home runs

With the way I'm living I know the devil wanna see me in a noose
Due to my current lifestyle, I am aware that the devil desires my downfall or demise

But I ain't with the truce, imma bout to tell him what it do
However, I am not interested in making peace or reaching an agreement with him, instead, I will assert myself and show him my true capabilities