What's Up
Left-Eye Lyrics


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Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up

Me and my niggas be rollin'
Schemin' on you and your homies
The very first day of summer
All chromed out in a Hummer, babe
Hit the park and parlay
Hopin' that you walk this way
Do you and your girls wanna ride
Play all day and puff on the la

Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up

I'm diggin' you and I'm feelin' you
U know what's up
Said I'm diggin' you and I'm wantin' you
So tell me what's up

Peep her thighs and I'm zonin'
Right around two in the mornin'
Lookin' fly with a sundress on
Think I feel a bone comin on
Girl you got it wide open
Want all day and in hopin'
Baby don't front
Back seat Jeep, you know what I want

Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up

I'm diggin' you and I'm feelin' you
U know what's up
Said I'm diggin' you and I'm wantin' you
So tell me what's up

So baby tell me what's up
Can we ascend to higher heights
And when the path gets rough
We can give in to brighter nights
Breathe with peace, expand by leaps
Sow to reap our souls to keep
The passions deep and filled with heat
Living this life on the hustle
I barely get enough time
U know me for the Platinum
How I stack them and shine
U see a lot of contenders
They try to end up in my world
A reputation known as the untouchable girl
I'm movin' on and now I'm tryin'
To make a change in my ways
Be the best that I can be
To last me all of my days
Now we can blaze pathways
Or just take our time
Better hollar if you hear me
'Cause Left-Eye gonna shine
My eyes don't lie see how
They glisten when you pass me by
U and I don't need permission to be unified
Surely I done seen and heard of many places
Then I traveled around the world, seen many faces
Don't let another one get near me if you wanna be true
And show me that nobody else can do it better than you
So if you serious, I'm curious to see what you got
My love is furious, 'cause I believe in blowin' youp spots

Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up
Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Ooh, girl you know what's up

I'm diggin' you and I'm feelin' you
U know what's up




Said I'm diggin' you and I'm wantin' you
So tell me what's up

Overall Meaning

Left-Eye's song "What's Up" is a romantically charged track about a group of friends who spot some attractive people in the park while driving around in a hummer. The lyrics describe the men scheming on the women, hoping to entice them to come along for a ride, while also professing their attraction to them. Left-Eye's verses describe her own feelings about the situation, expressing both her desire for the man she is interested in and her ambition to be the best version of herself. The chorus, repeated throughout the song, introduces the central question of the track: "What's up?" What will happen between these two groups of people? Will they connect and become something more?


The verses of "What's Up" are filled with details that bring the scenario to life. The group of men are cruising around in a Hummer, looking for women to pick up. Left-Eye sees a woman in a sundress around two in the morning and imagines what might happen between them. She also reflects on her own dreams and goals, expressing a desire to change and improve herself. The chorus is the refrain that brings the focus back to the main question of the song: "What's up?" Are these men and women destined to connect, or will they simply go their separate ways?


Overall, "What's Up" is a song that explores themes of attraction, ambition, and the desire for connection. Left-Eye's verses add a layer of complexity to the track, revealing her own thoughts and feelings about the situation. The chorus creates a sense of tension and anticipation, hinting at a potential romance that may or may not take place.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, say what, say what, say what
Expressing surprise or excitement and inviting a response


Ooh, girl you know what's up
Acknowledging that the girl being addressed is aware of the situation at hand


Me and my niggas be rollin'
Referring to the rapper and her male companions moving or driving around


Schemin' on you and your homies
Planning or plotting to approach the girl being addressed and her friends


The very first day of summer
A specific date and season mentioned


All chromed out in a Hummer, babe
Riding in a highly decorated Hummer vehicle


Hit the park and parlay
Going to the park to hang out or chill


Hopin' that you walk this way
Anticipating the girl being addressed to walk towards the rapper's direction


Do you and your girls wanna ride
Asking if the girl being addressed and her friends want to join in on the ride or activity


Play all day and puff on the la
Engaging in recreational activities and smoking marijuana


I'm diggin' you and I'm feelin' you
Expressing romantic or sexual interest in the girl being addressed


U know what's up
Assuming that the girl being addressed is aware of the situation and possibilities


Said I'm diggin' you and I'm wantin' you
Repeating the statement of romantic or sexual interest


So tell me what's up
Asking for the girl's response or decision


Peep her thighs and I'm zonin'
Looking at the girl's legs and becoming entranced or fascinated


Right around two in the mornin'
A specific time mentioned


Lookin' fly with a sundress on
Noticing that the girl being addressed is wearing an attractive dress


Think I feel a bone comin on
Feeling sexually aroused


Girl you got it wide open
Referring to the girl's willingness or openness to sexual advances


Want all day and in hopin'
Desiring sexual activity for an extended period and hoping for it to happen


Baby don't front
Asking the girl to not pretend or act as if she is not interested


Back seat Jeep, you know what I want
Implying that the rapper wants to engage in sexual activity in a car


Can we ascend to higher heights
Asking if the relationship can progress to a deeper level


And when the path gets rough
Acknowledging that difficulties or obstacles may come up in the relationship


We can give in to brighter nights
Suggesting that the couple can overcome hardships and enjoy better times together


Breathe with peace, expand by leaps
Encouraging personal growth and seeking inner peace


Sow to reap our souls to keep
Nurturing and cultivating the relationship for the future


The passions deep and filled with heat
Referring to the strong emotional and sexual attraction between the couple


Living this life on the hustle
Living a fast-paced, ambitious lifestyle


I barely get enough time
Not having enough time for personal or romantic pursuits


U know me for the Platinum
Being known for success and achievement


How I stack them and shine
Boasting about financial or material success


U see a lot of contenders
Noticing that there are many people competing for attention or success


They try to end up in my world
Others trying to enter or be a part of the rapper's life


A reputation known as the untouchable girl
Having a reputation for being powerful or unapproachable


I'm movin' on and now I'm tryin'
Moving forward and attempting to make positive changes


To make a change in my ways
Trying to improve personal or professional habits


Be the best that I can be
Striving for personal excellence


To last me all of my days
Seeking long-term stability and happiness


Now we can blaze pathways
Exploring new possibilities and opportunities together


Or just take our time
Moving at a comfortable and relaxed pace


Better hollar if you hear me
Encouraging the other person to respond or communicate effectively


'Cause Left-Eye gonna shine
Boasting about personal success and achievements


My eyes don't lie see how
Asserting that the rapper's eyes reveal her true intentions or feelings


They glisten when you pass me by
Noticing that the other person's presence causes the rapper to light up


U and I don't need permission to be unified
Asserting that the couple does not need anyone's approval or consent to be together


Surely I done seen and heard of many places
Having experienced a lot of different locations or situations


Then I traveled around the world, seen many faces
Referring to the rapper's global travels and interactions with various people


Don't let another one get near me if you wanna be true
Asking the other person to be faithful and avoid temptation from others


And show me that nobody else can do it better than you
Asking the other person to prove their worth and exclusivity in the relationship


So if you serious, I'm curious to see what you got
Inviting the other person to demonstrate their intentions and efforts in the relationship


My love is furious, 'cause I believe in blowin' youp spots
Expressing strong romantic feelings and intentions to showcase the other person's worth and capabilities




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darren Lighty, Cliff Lighty, Anthony Hamilton, Bale'wa Muhammad, Edward Ferrell, Veronica Mckenzie

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@secretbillionaire463

Who's listening to this classic in 2024?

@feliciaworthington4361

Me every day at the gym one of my workout playlist 😂😂 love left eye flow

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just stepped out a time machine

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I am 😂

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Had this on repeat recently

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Still a MILLION times better than todays music..who agrees??

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TOTALLY!

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Me✨

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U ain't neva lied

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