Whatcha Gonna Do
L.T.D. Lyrics


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Never let a punk get away with murder
Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked
Ooh, whatcha gonna do (4X)

[D.M.C.]
A vain from my brain means I'm causin em pain
Comin rough with the stuff that's just a part of the game
The rhymes have been hard since the start of the jam
So I'ma pull my jammy out and I'ma murder the man
Bust a rap like a cap, put a hole in your soul
Take the trigger then you figured that I'm losin control
I go loco with the vocals, yo goes the chokehold
And I broke those pros with the dope flows
I slow rolls, NO I don't smoke those
Leave the blunts for the punks in front rows
I said mine, headline or deadline
You see redline, here comes your bedtime
I lay it down, lay it low
Now I'm off and runnin on some new rhyme flow
I flex break necks bust tecs mic checks son
fill you full of lead and now get ready for the next one

Never let a punk get away with murder
Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked
Ooh, whatcha gonna do (4X)

..

[Run]
Now mic check and respect, come correct, and I can protect
You never knew (DJ who?) DJ Run'll wreck
hard, God, may be dope you never knew me nope
Where you been your hand is sendin DOWN, can you really cope?
Forever makin and breakin it and cold wreckin it
As for my title it's vital, you're never TAKIN it
I throw a stand across the stage and you'll get BUCKED down
Like Kris-One said, I fly a head you better _Duck Down_
I sold good and then plenty like ? Charlie said
Like Mike I glove it you love it and now it's for my bread
It's goin down on the mound watch a nigga pitch
Bang your thang and hang your damn NECKS, now you gettin it
I see them go, and come, cause what they pumpin weak
And now I'm flippin the script and they can hardly speak
I bust a nut then run amuck all on a sucker COOL
Now whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do?!

Never let a punk get away with murder
Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked
Ooh, whatcha gonna do (4X)

Never let a punk get away with murder
Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked
Ooh, whatcha gonna do (4X)

Never let a punk get away with murder
Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a




What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked..

Overall Meaning

The song "Whatcha Gonna Do" is a collaboration between D.M.C. and DJ Run, better known as Run-DMC, and the funk/soul band L.T.D. The song starts with the repeated phrase, "Never let a punk get away with murder" which serves as a warning not to underestimate anyone, and especially not to let one's guard down. The lyrics are peppered with references to gunshots, murder, and the violent consequences of crossing paths with these artists.


The verses by D.M.C. and Run show off their distinct styles and clever wordplay. D.M.C.'s verse is full of internal rhymes and fast-paced rhythm, while Run's verse mixes in sports metaphors with hard-hitting imagery. The two rappers trade off lines, creating a back-and-forth that showcases their skills and demonstrates their unity as a group.


The chorus, sung by L.T.D.'s Jeffrey Osborne, features the catchy hook "Ooh, whatcha gonna do" followed by a call-out to anyone who tries to play games with them. The song overall is a high-energy, intense track that shows off the synergy between Run-DMC and L.T.D.


Line by Line Meaning

Never let a punk get away with murder
Don't let someone get away with doing something really wrong.


Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
People are shooting guns and you can hear the sound of the gunshots.


What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Hello, what's happening, what's the news?


Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked
Either take a chance and hope for the best or let someone else do it.


Ooh, whatcha gonna do (4X)
What are you going to do? (repeated four times)


A vain from my brain means I'm causin em pain
I'm thinking hard and coming up with rhymes that hurt people's feelings.


Comin rough with the stuff that's just a part of the game
I'm being tough and putting my emotions into my rhymes, just like everyone else.


The rhymes have been hard since the start of the jam
The lyrics have been tough and challenging since the beginning of this musical event.


So I'ma pull my jammy out and I'ma murder the man
I'm going to take out my gun and kill the person who's bothering me.


Bust a rap like a cap, put a hole in your soul
I'm rhyming in such an impressive way that I'm putting a hole in your spirit.


Take the trigger then you figured that I'm losin control
After seeing the gun, you realize that I'm out of control.


I go loco with the vocals, yo goes the chokehold
I'm rapping really hard and attacking you, just like a chokehold in wrestling.


And I broke those pros with the dope flows
I've shattered everyone's expectations with my amazing rhymes.


I slow rolls, NO I don't smoke those
I speak slowly and clearly, and I don't smoke marijuana.


Leave the blunts for the punks in front rows
I'm not interested in smoking, but other people can do what they want.


I said mine, headline or deadline
I'm claiming what's mine, whether it's in the headlines or not.


You see redline, here comes your bedtime
You're about to hit your limit, and it's time for you to go to bed.


I lay it down, lay it low
I say what I mean, and I say it clearly.


Now I'm off and runnin on some new rhyme flow
Now I'm performing with new and improved techniques.


I flex break necks bust tecs mic checks son
I'm putting on an impressive show and showing off my skills.


fill you full of lead and now get ready for the next one
I'm going to shoot you (with my words) and then move on to the next topic.


Now mic check and respect, come correct, and I can protect
I want everyone to check their microphones and show respect, and I'll make sure everything goes smoothly.


You never knew (DJ who?) DJ Run'll wreck
You might not have known me before, but now you know I'm DJ Run and I can cause some damage.


hard, God, may be dope you never knew me nope
I'm really good at what I do and you had no idea.


Where you been your hand is sendin DOWN, can you really cope?
You haven't been doing well, can you handle the pressure?


Forever makin and breakin it and cold wreckin it
I'm always creating new music and I'm also really good at tearing it down.


As for my title it's vital, you're never TAKIN it
My title is really important and you're never going to be able to take it away from me.


I throw a stand across the stage and you'll get BUCKED down
I'm going to throw a microphone stand across the stage and it will knock you down.


Like Kris-One said, I fly a head you better _Duck Down_
Just like Kris-One said, if you see me coming, you better duck down to avoid getting hit.


I sold good and then plenty like ? Charlie said
Like someone named Charlie said, I've sold a lot of records and had a lot of success.


Like Mike I glove it you love it and now it's for my bread
Just like Michael Jordan is great at basketball, I'm great at rapping and you like it, and that's how I make my money.


It's goin down on the mound watch a nigga pitch
I'm going to start performing and it's going to be amazing.


Bang your thang and hang your damn NECKS, now you gettin it
Move your body to the music and have a good time, and then you'll understand how great it is.


I see them go, and come, cause what they pumpin weak
I see other performers come and go because they're not putting anything strong or impressive out there.


And now I'm flippin the script and they can hardly speak
Now I'm doing something different and unique and they can't even speak because they're so impressed.


I bust a nut then run amuck all on a sucker COOL
I go wild and lose my mind and have a great time, all in front of people who are not as cool as me.


Never let a punk get away with murder
Don't let someone get away with doing something really wrong.


Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
People are shooting guns and you can hear the sound of the gunshots.


What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Hello, what's happening, what's the news?


Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked
Either take a chance and hope for the best or let someone else do it.


Ooh, whatcha gonna do (4X)
What are you going to do? (repeated four times)


Never let a punk get away with murder
Don't let someone get away with doing something really wrong.


Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
People are shooting guns and you can hear the sound of the gunshots.


What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Hello, what's happening, what's the news?


Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked
Either take a chance and hope for the best or let someone else do it.


Ooh, whatcha gonna do (4X)
What are you going to do? (repeated four times)


Never let a punk get away with murder
Don't let someone get away with doing something really wrong.


Gun shots, gun shots, all you heard-a
People are shooting guns and you can hear the sound of the gunshots.


What's up? What's up? What's the word up?
Hello, what's happening, what's the news?


Press your luck or buck another sucker just ducked..
Either take a chance and hope for the best or let someone else do it.




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Comments from YouTube:

Noble20XX

Dope music and art!

GaëlB Galbar

Great funk, and what a bass! Ouch!

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