Whatcha Gonna Do?
Jayo Felony feat. Meth. & DMX Lyrics


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[Chorus]
I say
I can give it to you but whatcha gon do wit it,
I can give it to you but whatcha gon doo [Repeat: x 2]
Wha-wha wha-wha whaaat

[Jayo Felony]
I can give it to ya but whatcha gonna do wit it
When I'm in Texas I'm bumpin' screw music
With Big Mike and Scarface and Luke loop
Me and lil' Crook like Bo and Luke duke

When I'm in Miama I go to scoop Luke
To see the peep show and hit the duke shoot
Went to Branson, back to back, Lex coup
Up in "Harlem World" in my Timb boots

Two suckers had beef so I watched them shoot
Called up Benny Rat, copped a bullet proof
Seen T-Funk he took is to the fruit
Then he went to the Tunnell and brought down the roof

Mink coats and moet, bitches drippin sweat
Slang a cassette to Funkmaster Flex
And now I'm bumpin' on East Coast tapedecks
Went from Swatch to platinum Rolex

S.D., Jersey we getting more sex
Flow next
Go next

[Chorus]

[Hook]
I'm too sexy for my motherfuckin hood, hood
I'm too sexy for my motherfuckin low ridahh [Repeat: x 2]

[Method Man]
If my niggas can't eat then why'all niggaz can't sleep
I just begun to peep Nightmare on Elm Street
Release from Jones Beach to South Beach, capeesh?
Kickin' dust as I bust, .... peace

And all them crooked cops on the beat
My niggas bring the funk like your Grandpa feet
'Til death do us part, save my bullets for the charts
With darts, like HBO watching after dark

No love for a mark, even less for a trick
That want to be like Mike, Mike who my ...
Real shit hotness
Run wit my niggas that ain't got shit

Pop shit, and peddle poetry for profit
One time, out for mine, but can't stop it
Trying to keep they hands in my pocket
So I bring obnoxious, infected lah that be toxic

Leave the crop scene spotless
Mix the green with the chocolate, here's the topic
Niggas, synchronize your watches
We're goin in, wit nothing but a clan logo

Mr. meth, (DMX!)
I'm running loco
Motherfucker

[Chorus]

[Hook]

[DMX]
I got a wicked flow and I'm gonna kick it yo
Feel the pressure
Snatching niggas up just like a chain off the dresser
Niggas hit me with the best shit then what

I shake that bullshit off [arf arf arf] then go ...
I've been down too long, can't a motherfucker show me nothing
Why'all .. niggas is duckin me like you owe me something
I got more homies than an esse, but lets say

I couldn't talk you wouldn't walk my way on your best day
The best way you can hope to get close to me
Is right here under my wing like you're supposed to be
The first time you start acting fuckin' strange

Best to be ducking range
Talkin' shit wearing a fuckin' chain
I break niggaz like promises
Split em' open like Thomas'

And sell more drugs than a pharmacist
Strapped wit nothing but a rhyme a long history of violent crime
Attitude that doesn't mind doing time

[Chorus]





[Hook]

Overall Meaning

In "Whatcha Gonna Do," Jayo Felony, Meth., and DMX tell the tale of their rise to fame with their gritty flow and ferocious rhymes. The chorus asks a simple question: what will you do with what I give you? It's representative of their confidence in their abilities and the idea that their success is not just handed to them, but earned through hard work and determination. Jayo Felony opens his verse by discussing the places he's been and the people he's met. He's partying with music legends like Scarface, too busy soaking in the scene to take sides in a gunfight. He's hitting clubs and selling his music to Funkmaster Flex. Meanwhile, Method Man takes a more aggressive approach, calling out crooked cops and daring anyone to challenge him. DMX drops the most fearless verse, threatening his enemies and boasting about his impressive criminal record. All three rappers showcase their individuality with their unique style and delivery, creating an unforgettable track that's just as hard-hitting today as it was when it dropped in 1995.


Line by Line Meaning

I can give it to you but whatcha gonna do wit it
Jayo Felony has something to offer but is questioning the receiver's potential to effectively utilize it


When I'm in Texas I'm bumpin' screw music
Jayo Felony enjoys listening to southern rap genre Screw Music from Texas


With Big Mike and Scarface and Luke loop
Jayo Felony listens to music with other Southern rap artists like Big Mike and Scarface


Me and lil' Crook like Bo and Luke duke
Jayo Felony compares his relationship with Lil' Crook to that of Bo and Luke Duke from the TV show 'The Dukes of Hazzard'


When I'm in Miami I go to scoop Luke
Jayo Felony visits Miami rapper Luke for a private performance and possibly to hang out with him


Went to Branson, back to back, Lex coup
Jayo Felony traveled to the city of Branson with a companion in a Lexus Coupe vehicle


Up in Harlem World in my Timb boots
Jayo Felony visits the famous music venue Harlem World while wearing Timberland boots


Two suckers had beef so I watched them shoot
Jayo Felony observed a conflict between two people and witnessed a shooting


Called up Benny Rat, copped a bulletproof
Jayo Felony contacted a person named Benny Rat to purchase a bulletproof vest for protection


Seen T-Funk he took us to the fruit
Jayo Felony met T-Funk, who either treated them to some food or took them to a local grocery store


Then he went to the Tunnel and brought down the roof
T-Funk went to a local nightclub called The Tunnel and had a great time there


Mink coats and Moet, bitches drippin sweat
Jayo Felony describes a luxurious party atmosphere with mink coats, Moet champagne, and sweaty women


Slang a cassette to Funkmaster Flex
Jayo Felony sold a rap mixtape to popular DJ Funkmaster Flex


And now I'm bumpin' on East Coast tapedecks
Jayo Felony's music is now being played on tape decks across the East Coast


Went from Swatch to platinum Rolex
Jayo Felony upgraded from a simple Swatch watch to a more expensive Rolex watch


S.D., Jersey we getting more sex
Jayo Felony is having a lot of sex in the San Diego and New Jersey areas


I'm too sexy for my motherfuckin hood, hood
The artist believes they are too attractive for their current, often low-income neighborhood


If my niggas can't eat then why'all niggaz can't sleep
Method Man feels responsible for feeding his friends and that the listener should care enough to help them as well


I just begun to peep Nightmare on Elm Street
Method Man has recently started watching the horror movie 'Nightmare on Elm Street'


My niggas bring the funk like your Grandpa feet
Method Man's friends are skilled at creating funky music


'Til death do us part, save my bullets for the charts
Method Man is willing to work hard for as long as it takes to achieve his goals and remains willing to fight for his success physically if necessary


With darts like HBO watching after dark
Method Man's lyrics are sharp and cutting similar to adult-oriented programming on HBO


No love for a mark, even less for a trick
Method Man doesn't appreciate and doesn't respect people who act fake or are easily deceived


That want to be like Mike, Mike who my ...
Method Man doesn't care about or respect people who try to copy Michael Jordan's style or success


Real shit hotness
Method Man believes that his genuine authenticity is what makes him popular and successful


Run wit my niggas that ain't got shit
Method Man sticks with his group of friends even if they are struggling financially


Pop shit, and peddle poetry for profit
Method Man is able to promote his rap music for financial gain


One time, out for mine, but can't stop it
Method Man is only focused on himself and his goals but feels unstoppable


Trying to keep they hands in my pocket
Method Man feels that people are trying to take money from him or cheat him financially


Leave the crop scene spotless
Method Man intends to leave a lasting impact on the rap music scene


Mix the green with the chocolate, here's the topic
Method Man refers to both smoking weed and making money as the topics of conversation


Niggas, synchronize your watches
Method Man wants everyone to be on the same page with their plans and timing


We're goin in, wit nothing but a clan logo
Method Man and his group are entering a new situation without backup and relying only on their group's symbol as support


Mr. Meth, (DMX!)
Method Man introduces DMX as his guest rapper


I'm running loco
DMX is acting crazy or out of control


I got a wicked flow and I'm gonna kick it yo
DMX has a unique, powerful rap style that he is going to use to his advantage


Feel the pressure
DMX is feeling intense pressure to succeed


Snatching niggas up just like a chain off the dresser
DMX is overpowering and dominating his rap competition


Niggas hit me with the best shit then what
DMX questions how his competition will react when he performs better than them


I shake that bullshit off [arf arf arf] then go ...
DMX doesn't let negative feedback or criticism affect him and continues to move forward


I've been down too long, can't a motherfucker show me nothing
DMX has been in the rap game for too long to be impressed by anything or anyone


Why'all .. niggas is duckin me like you owe me something
DMX feels ignored or avoided by his competition


I got more homies than an esse, but lets say
DMX has a lot of friends and connections


I couldn't talk you wouldn't walk my way on your best day
DMX is intimidating and people are afraid to confront him or talk to him


The best way you can hope to get close to me
DMX describes how someone can approach him to become closer to him


Is right here under my wing like you're supposed to be
DMX prefers to have people he trusts and can mentor under him


The first time you start acting fuckin' strange
DMX becomes suspicious if someone he trusts starts to behave erratically


Best to be ducking range
DMX advises someone to avoid confrontation with him


Talkin' shit wearing a fuckin' chain
DMX isn't impressed by someone wearing expensive jewelry and boasting about it


I break niggaz like promises
DMX can easily defeat his competition and expose their lies or false claims


Split em' open like Thomas'
DMX is referencing 'Doubting Thomas' from the Bible who didn't believe in Jesus until he saw physical proof


And sell more drugs than a pharmacist
DMX has made a lot of money in his rap career and compares it to a drug dealer's profit


Strapped wit nothing but a rhyme a long history of violent crime
DMX has a history of violence and relies only on his rhymes to succeed


Attitude that doesn't mind doing time
DMX is not afraid to go to jail if it means standing up for his beliefs or protecting his success


I'm too sexy for my motherfuckin low ridahh
The singer believes they are too attractive for a typical lowrider car




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Roba Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELVIN N ADAMS, KENNETH N ANTHONY, WILLIAM N HUGHES, BRIAN N SCOTT, JONATHAN H SMITH, VITO N TISDALE, RONALD N WILSO

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@DrBeauHightower

Used to always get the source hip hop hits and hip hop awards cds and that's where I first heard this one when I was in 7tb grade. Was my favorite song

@robbybrown9838

STILL GO!!! DON'T IT!!??

@DaTruth683

I was in the 9th grade when this dropped. Dope song

@rayfriday7875

I was in 7th grade too! Lmao good memories

@mdronbray7

98

@DougTheDad

Yessssss!

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@dedricthere

β€œI got more homes than an ese” is one line that always makes me smile no matter how many times I’ve heard it.
RIP my man.

@rembertoviramontes1283

He knew all the mexicans in the west coast would dig that.

@steviero4119

Agreed πŸ’― per cent

@tochiRTA

simple, incredibly dope and funny line

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