What We Do
Knoc-Turn’al Lyrics


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For my nail shop bitches
My hair shop bitches
That don't come outside until they look vicious
My blue rag niggaz, my red rag niggaz
Let's all unite and make the west coast bigga
Bring your chrome out, shine it up
Escalades to impalas, line 'em up
Let's bounce to the beach with a bitch or two
You can ride my shit, let me spit for you
This california livin' is the best on earth
Throw your hands up, represent your turf
Open bar, all night drinks for free
Just sing knoc-turn'al from lac
Big d, in a brand new suv
Nate dogg got the bomb that he passed the g
Like it's supposed to be
Like I'm close to me
Like it's planned to be
Like a family
Come on!

What we do (what we do)
Every day (every day)
They try to (they try to)
But they can't (but they can't)
Same bullshit (same bullshit)
Different day (different day)
Warren g (warren g)
Can you come back to me

Sometime it's hard to get a grip on what's really goin' on
When your days getting dark and your nights gettin' long
And everyone's tryin' ta hit a piece of these streets
I got beef wit og's, my po and police
Please how can I explain to these suckas
How I made motherfucker, come off nuthin'
It wasn't my fault I went platinum off the gate
Lookin at me, I'm
Niggas better practice patience
Fall back and step with all that act and anxious
Thank you
And you can see it on the face of the kids
When they recognize me for all the hits that I did
Who do we love, nigga
G dubb nigga
Can't stay away I make a hit each day
And just so you know nigga the hits won't stop
So I'm putting in work till I fill my spot
Come on!

What we do (what we do)
Every day (every day)
They try to (they try to)
But they can't (but they can't)
Same bullshit (same bullshit)
Different day (different day)
Knoc-turn'al (knoc-turn'al) (yay)
Can you come back to me

Everybody want to know what's crackin wit knoc-turn'al
Ghetto street narrator with an la journal
Niggas got 6 4's hot enough to hop hurtles
On g's it's the color purple with a tight circle
Difference is in the have and have nots
We have eaten, you have not
Blast and stuff glocks back and stash spots
Ass, tits, and hips, she got a whole lot
Knoc ain't never dropped the dime info or hoe
Whether I know or don't know an info
Even if I know where kilos of coke flow goes
I ain't never told a soul, my soul for no dough
We gangsta, fuck pop and go-go
I'm a bow-low, any man woman or beasted bro's against the west coast
Lac, handle 'em
I don't need shit but I might get some magnums

What we do (what we do)
Every day (every day)
They try to (they try to)
But they can't (but they can't)
Same bullshit (same bullshit)
Different day (different day)




Warren g (warren g)
Can you come back to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Knoc-Turn’al's song "What We Do" speak to a variety of people and themes about California living. It begins with a shout-out to the ladies who get dolled up before going outside and then pays homage to the rival gangs of the west coast, urging everyone to come together to make the area even bigger. The rapper then describes a night out at a party, with everyone showing off their shiny cars and enjoying open bar drinks. The chorus repeats the line "What we do" and emphasizes the monotony of daily life, how people try to bring others down, and the need for better days. In the final verse, Knoc-Turn'al talks about his personal life, discussing his wealth, his dedication to his music career through hard work, and his loyalty to the west coast.


The lyrics of this song focus on expressing the street life of California, from the fashion of the ladies to the gang rivalries. It also reveals a lot about Knoc-Turn’al's personal life, his views on the west coast, and his dedication to his music career. The song's theme is to portray the day-to-day life of Californians, how they hustle, how they work hard, and how they maintain their unity despite their differences. The song is a call to arms, urging everyone to come together and support the west coast.


Line by Line Meaning

For my nail shop bitches
Referring to the women who work at nail shops and take pride in their appearance before going outside.


My hair shop bitches
Referring to the women who work at hair salons and take pride in their appearance before going outside.


That don't come outside until they look vicious
Emphasizing that people in their community prioritize their appearance before going outside to make a statement.


My blue rag niggaz, my red rag niggaz
Referring to individuals who wear blue or red bandanas as a symbol of their gang affiliation.


Let's all unite and make the west coast bigga
Calling on everyone in the West Coast to come together and make their home bigger and better.


Bring your chrome out, shine it up
Encouraging people to bring out their cars and make them shine for everyone to see.


Escalades to impalas, line 'em up
Suggesting that people bring out their cars and park them in a line to show off their vehicles.


Let's bounce to the beach with a bitch or two
Inviting people to go to the beach with some women.


You can ride my shit, let me spit for you
Offering a woman to ride in his car while he plays his music for her to enjoy.


This california livin' is the best on earth
Praising the lifestyle and atmosphere of California as the best in the world.


Throw your hands up, represent your turf
Encouraging people to show pride in their neighborhood or area.


Open bar, all night drinks for free
Announcing that there will be a free, open bar available all night for everyone to enjoy.


Just sing knoc-turn'al from lac
Asking people to sing his name, and where he's from (Los Angeles).


Big d, in a brand new suv
Referring to a man named Big D, who has a new SUV.


Nate dogg got the bomb that he passed the g
Acknowledging Nate Dogg's talent and that he's in possession of marijuana.


Like it's supposed to be
Expressing that everything is happening as it should be.


Like I'm close to me
Suggesting that he feels in tune with himself and his surroundings.


Like it's planned to be
Implying that everything that's happening was predestined to happen this way.


Like a family
Describing the relationship between people in his community as familial.


Sometime it's hard to get a grip on what's really goin' on
Stating that it can be difficult to understand what is happening in life.


When your days getting dark and your nights gettin' long
Acknowledging that life can be difficult and exhausting.


And everyone's tryin' ta hit a piece of these streets
Noting that people are competing for success and power in their community.


I got beef wit og's, my po and police
Admitting to having issues with authority figures in his community, such as gang leaders, parole officers, and police officers.


Please how can I explain to these suckas
Asking for help in explaining things to those who are not familiar with the culture and community he is from.


How I made motherfucker, come off nuthin'
Explaining how he became successful without needing to invest much.


It wasn't my fault I went platinum off the gate
Asserting that his success was not due to any wrongdoing, but rather his natural talent.


Lookin at me, I'm
Showing pride for his success and everything he's accomplished.


Niggas better practice patience
Warning people to be patient and not try to rush success.


Fall back and step with all that act and anxious
Advising people to calm down and not be overly eager.


Thank you
Expressing gratitude for his success and those who support him.


And you can see it on the face of the kids
Referring to the children who admire him and have a positive reaction to his success.


When they recognize me for all the hits that I did
Acknowledging that children recognize him for his successful music career.


Who do we love, nigga
Asking rhetorically who people in his community love and support.


G dubb nigga
Referring to a person he knows named G Dubb.


Can't stay away I make a hit each day
Stating that he's always working and producing successful music every day.


And just so you know nigga the hits won't stop
Promising people that he will continue to produce successful music in the future.


So I'm putting in work till I fill my spot
Showing determination to keep working until he reaches the top and achieves his goals.


Everybody want to know what's crackin wit knoc-turn'al
Referencing the curiosity that people have for him and his life.


Ghetto street narrator with an la journal
Describing himself as a narrator of the street life in Los Angeles.


Niggas got 6 4's hot enough to hop hurtles
Referring to people in his community who have customized 1964 Impalas, which are powerful enough to jump over barriers.


On g's it's the color purple with a tight circle
Describing how people in his community have a close-knit group that's identified with the color purple.


Difference is in the have and have nots
Explaining the difference between people who have success and those who do not in his community.


We have eaten, you have not
Stating that some people in his community have achieved success and wealth, while others have not.


Blast and stuff glocks back and stash spots
Describing the violent tendencies and illegal activities that some people in his community engage in.


Ass, tits, and hips, she got a whole lot
Referring to a woman who has an attractive physique.


Knoc ain't never dropped the dime info or hoe
Asserting that he has never shared information about anyone or anything, even under pressure.


Whether I know or don't know an info
Regardless of whether he has information to share, he will not reveal anything.


Even if I know where kilos of coke flow goes
Saying that even if he knows the location of illegal drugs, he will not disclose that information to anyone.


I ain't never told a soul, my soul for no dough
Stating that he has never shared information with anyone, even if he could make money for it.


We gangsta, fuck pop and go-go
Expressing dedication to the gangster lifestyle and disregarding other types of music like pop and go-go.


I'm a bow-low, any man woman or beasted bro's against the west coast
Identifying himself as a strong supporter of the West Coast and willing to defend it against anyone.


Lac, handle 'em
Referring to Los Angeles and his willingness to take charge of the situation.


I don't need shit but I might get some magnums
Saying that he doesn't need anything but he may purchase condoms for sexual activity.


Warren g (warren g)
Referencing Warren G and his name.


Can you come back to me
Requesting Warren G to come back and collaborate with him again.




Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: A. Joiner, N. Hale, Royal Harbor, Warren Griffen

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