What You Want
LL Cool J Lyrics


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You ice grilling, your blood spilling
Tell me little homey, what's the reason?
(That can lead to Freeway squeezing) What you faking for?
24's peeling, ain't no sailing
Move little homey, see the O.G. leaning
(LL, I keep birdies fiending) What you hating for?

(What you want?) (big faces, the coupes and the Lincs)
(What you get?) (top models that gargle in the mink)
(Who you hit?) (whoever want it, I take it to the brink)
(It's funny, but I need the Philly money, we had a link)
(What you want?) (cash money, the jewels, and the car)
(Who you hit?) (everything from the chickens to the stars)
(Who you with?) (you rocking with the president of future)
(The whole world feeling, that's killing 'em with them bars, here we go)

Intoxicating, got grown women vibrating
So nervous that her cervix is dilating
On purpose, so her man know I'm violating
L shirtless now scrams on the wire hating
Yeah, I'm captivating, boy, leaving 'em baking
When the microphone is vacant, vagina waking
Big shoes to fill don't get it confused
I will get gutter on 'em, my beats is crispy
My bars is like butter on 'em, with a udder on 'em
So if you a pimp, we even and bust a scudder on 'em
Mighty L, the biggest, I make rap religious
Hit every country of the world, made 'em all dig us
I got a vendetta, I must blend cheddar
I use a pen with the steel, never been better
There never will be one to out skill me
It's nothing you can tell me, it's like God built me

You ice grilling, your blood spilling
Tell me little homey, what's the reason?
(That can lead to Freeway squeezing) What you faking for?
24's peeling, ain't no sailing
Move little homey, see the O.G. leaning
(LL, I keep birdies fiending) What you hating for?

(1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7)
(Kick in the door) Yeah I rhyme for the legend
Stay strapped I'm on point with the weapons
(They fell asleep in the getaway car, they half stepping)
(7) 6 (5) 4 (3) 2 (1, this my 12th album, but your man's not diz-one)
This my second album, but your boy's not slipping
(Queens in the building) Philly is where I'm friz-om
(Let me get siz-ome, make sure she kiz-um)
(Bush is the prez but I voted for Shirley Chisholm)
Me and L, same track, it gotta be craz'
It's like, he's Shaq and I'm Dwyane Wade
Now let's go!

You ice grilling, your blood spilling
Tell me little homey, what's the reason?
(That can lead to Freeway squeezing) What you faking for?
24's peeling, ain't no sailing
Move little homey, see the O.G. leaning
(LL, I keep birdies fiending) What you hating for?

Philly Freeway is hard as hell
Battle anybody, pull a trigger, catch a body
Yup, lose your breath, don't mess with the shottie
Put the burner to your mami, then I rock her bells
It's young Freeway on the go
I'm on the speedboat, jeez, don't sit in the cell
Only for a second, then they get they bell
When I put the freeze on, you gon' need your coats
It's a cold one, you gonna need your toast
But me and L O.G.'s overseas for winning
Your body moms, Swiss cheeses with us, and they no
Teasing with us, she break us off, she trynna please us both
Chicks argue then I leave 'em broke
I'm just a 'boy in the hood' like Jody Breeze
The bundle book still owe cheese
And the haters on the block wanna see me broke
Yeah I know they wanna see me smoke
But I'm the person who the smoke and can't open your V




Then I go, crack open the O.E
The don heron flow keeping it potent, let's go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to LL Cool J's "What You Want" showcase his self-confidence and swagger, as he boasts about his ability to attract women and accumulate wealth. He challenges those who may be envious or questioning his success, daring them to try and compete with him. The lines "You ice grilling, your blood spilling/Tell me little homey, what's the reason?/What you faking for?" suggest that LL Cool J is not afraid of confrontation, and is willing to call out anyone who tries to challenge him. He then goes on to describe his lavish lifestyle, including his collection of expensive cars ("coupes and the Lincs"), beautiful women, and valuable jewelry. In the second half of the song, he is joined by Philadelphia rapper Freeway, who contributes a verse that is similarly braggadocious.


The overall message of the lyrics is that LL Cool J is on top of the world, and he's not afraid to show it. He's confident in his abilities and accomplishments, and he's not going to let anyone bring him down. The song is a classic example of the kind of bravado that has characterized much of LL Cool J's career.


Line by Line Meaning

You ice grilling, your blood spilling
Why are you fronting and acting tough when it could result in violence?


Tell me little homey, what's the reason?
What is the underlying cause of your behavior?


(That can lead to Freeway squeezing) What you faking for?
Why are you acting fake when it could lead to someone like Freeway resorting to violence?


24's peeling, ain't no sailing
I am driving fast, there's no slowing down.


Move little homey, see the O.G. leaning
Get out of the way and recognize the presence of an experienced veteran.


(LL, I keep birdies fiending) What you hating for?
I have a lot of influence and power, why are you trying to undermine that?


(What you want?) (big faces, the coupes and the Lincs)
What are you striving for? Money, expensive cars, and luxury lifestyles?


(What you get?) (top models that gargle in the mink)
What is the result of your hard work? Attractive women who enjoy lavish lifestyles?


(Who you hit?) (whoever want it, I take it to the brink)
Who are you targeting or competing against? I'm willing to take things to the limit.


(It's funny, but I need the Philly money, we had a link)
It's amusing, but I still need money from Philadelphia because of my connections there.


(What you want?) (cash money, the jewels, and the car)
What are you trying to attain? Financial wealth, expensive jewelry, and luxury vehicles?


(Who you hit?) (everything from the chickens to the stars)
Who are you competing against or profiting from? Everyone from the common folks to the famous.


(Who you with?) (you rocking with the president of future)
Who are you associated with right now? You're with the current representative of future success (LL Cool J).


(The whole world feeling, that's killing 'em with them bars, here we go)
Everyone is enjoying my rap and I'm killing it with my bars!


Intoxicating, got grown women vibrating
I have a mesmerizing presence that excites mature women.


So nervous that her cervix is dilating
I have such a powerful effect on her that she's physically responding to me.


On purpose, so her man know I'm violating
I'm doing this intentionally to show her man that I'm encroaching on his territory.


L shirtless now scrams on the wire hating
LL Cool J is now on the phone and his enemies are scrambling to plot against him.


Yeah, I'm captivating, boy, leaving 'em baking
I'm a captivating performer that leaves my fans in awe and yearning for more.


When the microphone is vacant, vagina waking
When the mic is empty, I'm still having an effect on women's arousal levels.


Big shoes to fill don't get it confused
I have a prestige and legacy to maintain and it's not something to be taken lightly.


I will get gutter on 'em, my beats is crispy
I'll get raw and aggressive in my delivery, plus my beats are high quality.


My bars is like butter on 'em, with a udder on 'em
My raps are smooth and easy to listen to, like spreading butter on toast.


So if you a pimp, we even and bust a scudder on 'em
If you're a pimp, we have a common interest and can work together to gain profit.


Mighty L, the biggest, I make rap religious
I am Mighty L, the biggest and most powerful rapper, and my music has a profound impact on listeners.


Hit every country of the world, made 'em all dig us
I've toured internationally and my music has been appreciated and enjoyed all across the world.


I got a vendetta, I must blend cheddar
I have a personal grudge and must mix money making with revenge.


I use a pen with the steel, never been better
I write my raps from my heart and soul, and use my words as a tool for success.


There never will be one to out skill me
No one can possibly compete with my skill level in rap and music production.


It's nothing you can tell me, it's like God built me
I'm not open to criticism or advice because I was simply born with the gift of musical talent.


Kick in the door) Yeah I rhyme for the legend
I'll metaphorically burst into any opportunities and create music that will be remembered for a long time.


Stay strapped I'm on point with the weapons
I'm always prepared with weapons just in case someone tries to challenge me.


(They fell asleep in the getaway car, they half stepping)
My enemies are unprepared and unfocused, making it easy for me to outdo them.


(This my 12th album, but your man's not diz-one)
This is my 12th album, but I'm still relevant and on top unlike other rappers.


This my second album, but your boy's not slipping
I may have only released two albums, but I'm still at the top of my game.


(Queens in the building) Philly is where I'm friz-om
I represent Queens, but Philadelphia is where I feel at home.


(Let me get siz-ome, make sure she kiz-um)
Let me handle that situation, and ensure that everything works out for everyone involved.


(Bush is the prez but I voted for Shirley Chisholm)
Even though Bush is the current president, I am still politically vocal and engaged in social justice causes.


Me and L, same track, it gotta be craz'
LL Cool J and I on the same track makes for an amazing collaboration that listeners will enjoy.


It's like, he's Shaq and I'm Dwyane Wade
Our collaboration is like two powerful and skilled basketball players, Shaq and Dwyane Wade, working together on the court.


Philly Freeway is hard as hell
Freeway, a rapper from Philadelphia, is incredibly talented and respected.


Battle anybody, pull a trigger, catch a body
Freeway is fearless and willing to defend himself and his reputation at all costs.


Yup, lose your breath, don't mess with the shottie
If you cross Freeway, it could lead to a confrontation with a firearm that could take your breath away.


Put the burner to your mami, then I rock her bells
Freeway will go to any extreme to assert his dominance and threaten anyone who opposes him.


It's young Freeway on the go
Freeway is young, energetic, and on the move towards success.


I'm on the speedboat, jeez, don't sit in the cell
I'm moving fast towards success and wealth, and don't want to be held back by negative consequences.


Only for a second, then they get they bell
Freeway's enemies may be successful in delaying him, but he'll eventually succeed and make them pay.


When I put the freeze on, you gon' need your coats
When Freeway turns on the heat, his enemies will be left out in the cold.


It's a cold one, you gonna need your toast
It's going to be a rough, heated battle that requires someone to come armed and ready to fight.


But me and L O.G.'s overseas for winning
Both LL Cool J and Freeway are legends in the rap scene and are traveling internationally to reap the rewards.


Your body moms, Swiss cheeses with us, and they no
Your mother's body has bullet holes from the guns we're carrying and everyone knows it.


Teasing with us, she break us off, she trynna please us both
Your mother is trying to flirt and please both LL Cool J and Freeway.


Chicks argue then I leave 'em broke
Women often argue with Freeway and he leaves them behind and forgotten.


I'm just a 'boy in the hood' like Jody Breeze
Freeway is just a regular guy from the streets, similar to the character Jody Breeze in the movie 'Boyz n the Hood.'


The bundle book still owe cheese
Freeway is still owed a lot of money despite the many albums he's released.


And the haters on the block wanna see me broke
There are people in Freeway's neighborhood who want him to fail and not make any money.


Yeah I know they wanna see me smoke
Freeway is aware of the haters and their desires to defeat him and watch him fall.


But I'm the person who the smoke and can't open your V
Freeway is the one who can cause the smoke and damage your vehicle, preventing escape.


Then I go, crack open the O.E
After defeating his enemies, Freeway will relax and celebrate with a beer.


The don heron flow keeping it potent, let's go
Freeway has a powerful, captivating flow in his raps, let's continue on to success together.




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leslie Pridgen, Michael Ian Oliver, Angelo Badalamenti, Albert S. Elias, James Todd Smith

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