What They Doin
Kid Ink Lyrics


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The game don't change, turn cold,
I swear these niggas lames, fucking clowns,
I don't understand why they think it's okay
They gonna make me turn back to my old ways.
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? Disrespecting the code,
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? Disrespecting the code.

Okay, the game don't change, got a quarter back,
Set back then it cut incision, it's a heart attack.
I'm what the world made me and this is no effect,
I got a mean attitude and my girl is bad.
Okay, back to do it big, all caps,
Going hard is no effect, higher out of contact.
Barely conscious, you don't take it out of context,
Give you niggas a complex, just being honest.

I can't take no more, more money, more fake niggas,
If you got a problem it's going down like ray digits.
Try to ride my lane with me while I'm still paving
Go check your history book, I'm about to write another page in
And I'm gone.

The game don't change, turn cold,
I swear these niggas lames, fucking clowns,
I don't understand why they think it's okay
They gonna make me turn back to my old ways.
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? Disrespecting the code,
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? Disrespecting the code.

Ass up, bitch fresh down,
Gone nuts, I'm trying to bust like a gray hound,
Bitch, get over here, put your face down,
She said that she ain't no bitch, welcome to H town.
Tell them bitches about my bitches, count my pockets, she wet.
When your daddy was a jig saw how he feel about that?
That's to hate him more, check your navigation,
All my niggas trip, we need child relations.
I'm for bout here, nigga, really, really, really low.
Niggas gang banging and bitches let their titties show.
I'm in the foolies, though, like neighborhood,
Hundred thousand dollars Porche parked in your neighborhood.
I'm fucking host, my money staking,
Niggas be funny acting, I call it barney making.
Your swagger take your hood, nigga fake it on asses
Nigga fishy like the floor, act a station.

The game don't change, turn cold,
I swear these niggas lames, fucking clowns,
I don't understand why they think it's okay
They gonna make me turn back to my old ways.
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? Disrespecting the code,
What they doin? What they doin?




What they doin? What they doin?
What they doin? Disrespecting the code.

Overall Meaning

In the song "What They Doin", Kid Ink and YG are expressing their frustration with the current state of the rap industry. They feel that many newer artists are "disrespecting the code," meaning they are not following the traditional rules and values of hip-hop culture. The repeated refrain of "What they doin?" emphasizes the confusion and disbelief they have about these new artists.


In the first verse, Kid Ink raps about how the game has not changed and how he is still true to himself. He also mentions his girlfriend and his "mean attitude." YG then takes over and raps about his problems with fake people and his desire to create a new chapter in rap history. He uses graphic language to describe sexual encounters and brags about his wealth.


Overall, the song is a commentary on how the rap genre has evolved over the years, with some artists embracing a more commercial and mainstream sound that does not adhere to traditional hip-hop values. Kid Ink and YG are frustrated with this shift and want to stay true to the original culture of hip-hop.


Line by Line Meaning

The game don't change, turn cold,
The music industry remains the same and can be unforgiving.


I swear these niggas lames, fucking clowns,
Many rappers are inauthentic and lack the necessary talent.


I don't understand why they think it's okay
Kid Ink is puzzled by how these so-called rappers believe their behavior is acceptable.


They gonna make me turn back to my old ways.
Kid Ink is considering returning to his previous ways due to the current state of the industry.


What they doin? What they doin?
Kid Ink is questioning the actions of these inauthentic rappers.


What they doin? Disrespecting the code,
The inauthentic rappers are failing to follow the fundamental principles of the rap industry, which is disrespectful to those who have worked hard to get there.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Collins, Keenon Jackson

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@Oregon80085

Kid Ink is so on point. Every one of his songs are dope.

@bamgbose3309

Old times when Ink and YG didn't were as famous as they are now

@Luhvlilac

Kid Ink & YG goes so well with the rapping omg like you both killed it and that beat too it like collide wow 🔥❤️‍🔥🔥❤️‍🔥

@angelaxaiyaosa

Never disappointing me. That's what I love in an artist :)

@obakengpooe3071

still does is for me in 2019

@ZorlacSkater

Damn, every single song from kid ink is amazing !

@ryanstuarthicks

this mixtape should have gotten a lot more attention.

@leannajames9573

THE GAME DONE CHANGED . !!  

    Gotta Quarter Back. !!  aha 

@breakage959

im impressed with this one. BANGER. these guys are on their way.

@noScopAskiLLZ

Kid ink Killin as Always!

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