May I
Lil Malik Lyrics


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Now... who got the beat that makes ya bump?
And who got the bump that ya thump?
Well, I got the funk that makes ya bump
So we gon funk this motherfucker right on up
Well here's a toast to the boogie while I step on in
So put your lighters in the air and let the smoke kick in
I got the motion, the potion
And once hit the groove everything is in motion
We coastin through the neighborhood and lookin around
And all of my homies on lock down, we keep it underground
Man, I done found the only way to put mine down is to dip, skip with the homies from the Dogg Pound
Sup, Bow-Wow, how my nigga feelin?
Oh, I'm on the money mission to get a pocket full of millions
Like Sicilians, we do it mafioso
Doggy style, Dogg Pound, Death Row is the logo
I do it by my lonely cause I'm true to the code
Plus I die with the homies cause that's all I really know
Who started with me, who departed with me
Through thick and thin we heartless-ass G's
Regardless, let's see with biphocles, let's try the locals
And why'all wonder why they despise my vocals
I fooled you like crystals, rap spittin like lips do
When I dismiss you, me and my click, fool

[Chorus:]
May I (may... I), may I funk with you?
(repeat x4)
To be a high rolla, you need a pistola
And about a half a key of some Coca Cola
Now that I got older, I got a little colder
And I don't trip to get a chip off my nigga's shoulder
Million dreams of a gangsta, being like Cagney
A bowlie for Snoop Doggy
Ain't no follow-up, man, I'm a general, so when I put it down I gots to be so orignal
I'm quick to bust, just like Daz Dillinger
But that's the little homie, I'm the big homie, Snoop Don Corleone
Spit three words up in lightning
As long as I'm bouncin with this I know you like it
Fo' sho tho, you can't take my fo-do'
I'm layin around in the DPG in a grey photo
Get pushed around downtown in the back of a car
The Double are from the Durwood store

[Chorus:]
Well in verse three, the worst see?
After part two, know when I stop the clock there be a heart, too
And just the two of us, gonna show you how we do,
I thought you knew we bust
I demolish, stay polished, no time to rust
No dividing, multiplying cause it's never too much, like Luthor
Cause ya see ain't no loser
that can get the scoop on the supa-dupa Snoop
I refuse the tactics, you ain't used to drastics
I choose to mash like Land Cruisers
You know I isn't the bomb digga-dee, bomb-beeze
They can't get with the D-O double G
You no MC slash master of ceramonies
Runnin thangs, pullin strings callin Snoop pesky
Lesson, blessin', stressin' manifest me
Don't want to test me, I'm guaranteed to let it rest, see?

Chorus x3





May I?

Overall Meaning

Lil Malik's "May I" is a high-energy hip-hop song that kicks off with an invitation for the listener to join in with some funky grooves. The lyrics describe the crew's bold and fearless attitude as they move through their neighborhood, dodging danger and staying true to their roots. The verses highlight their loyalty to each other, their ambition to make a lot of money and their desire to be respected in the gangster world. The chorus repeats the catchy phrase "May I funk with you?" four times, urging the listener to get up and dance. The third verse features Lil Malik himself proclaiming his superior skills as an MC, and warning his detractors not to test him.


In this song, Lil Malik displays his remarkable talent as a wordsmith and a rapper, with his fast-paced rhymes and clever wordplay. He uses slang and street language to evoke the gritty realities of life in the ghetto, but also injects a sense of humor and playfulness into the lyrics. The song features a catchy beat that combines elements of funk, hip-hop and reggae, and emphasizes the importance of having fun and enjoying life, even in the face of hardship.


Line by Line Meaning

Now... who got the beat that makes ya bump?
Who has the music that makes you dance?


And who got the bump that ya thump?
Who has the bass you feel in your chest?


Well, I got the funk that makes ya bump
The artist has the type of music that gets you moving.


So we gon funk this motherfucker right on up
Let's get the party started and dance all night long.


Well here's a toast to the boogie while I step on in
Cheers to the music, let's dance!


So put your lighters in the air and let the smoke kick in
Hold up your lighters and let's get high.


I got the motion, the potion
The artist has the moves and the energy to keep the party going.


And once hit the groove everything is in motion
Once the music starts, everyone starts dancing.


We coastin through the neighborhood and lookin around
We are cruising around the area and checking out what's going on.


And all of my homies on lock down, we keep it underground
The artist and his friends like to keep it lowkey.


Man, I done found the only way to put mine down is to dip, skip with the homies from the Dogg Pound
The artist likes to hang out and dance with his friends from the Dogg Pound crew.


Sup, Bow-Wow, how my nigga feelin?
How are you doing, Bow-Wow?


Oh, I'm on the money mission to get a pocket full of millions
I'm working hard to make a lot of money.


Like Sicilians, we do it mafioso
We do things like the mafia does.


Doggy style, Dogg Pound, Death Row is the logo
These are the names and logos of the artist's crew.


I do it by my lonely cause I'm true to the code
The artist is loyal to his code and does things on his own.


Plus I die with the homies cause that's all I really know
The artist will always stay loyal to his friends even if it means dying for them.


Who started with me, who departed with me
The artist is remembering those who have been with him since the beginning and those who left.


Through thick and thin we heartless-ass G's
The artist and his friends are loyal even through hardships.


Regardless, let's see with biphocles, let's try the locals
Let's keep going and try new things in different locations.


And why'all wonder why they despise my vocals
People hate on the artist's music but he doesn't care.


I fooled you like crystals, rap spittin like lips do
The artist is a talented rapper who can spit rhymes.


When I dismiss you, me and my click, fool
When the artist and his friends leave, they are done with you.


May I (may... I), may I funk with you?
Can we dance together?


To be a high rolla, you need a pistola
It takes a gun to be a successful gangster.


And about a half a key of some Coca Cola
And about 500 grams of cocaine.


Now that I got older, I got a little colder
As the artist got older, he became more distant and cold.


And I don't trip to get a chip off my nigga's shoulder
The artist won't fight his friend's battles.


Million dreams of a gangsta, being like Cagney
The artist has dreams of being a successful gangster like James Cagney.


A bowlie for Snoop Doggy
A bowl of marijuana for the artist to smoke.


Ain't no follow-up, man, I'm a general, so when I put it down I gots to be so orignal
The artist is a leader and he has to be original when he puts out new music.


I'm quick to bust, just like Daz Dillinger
The artist is a skilled rapper who can quickly spit out rhymes.


But that's the little homie, I'm the big homie, Snoop Don Corleone
The artist is older and has more experience than Daz Dillinger.


Spit three words up in lightning
The artist can rap quickly and efficiently.


As long as I'm bouncin with this I know you like it
As long as he's dancing to his own music, he knows other people are enjoying it too.


Fo' sho tho, you can't take my fo-do'
No one can take away the artist's style or flow.


I'm layin around in the DPG in a grey photo
The artist is relaxing and hanging out with friends in a grey hoodie.


Get pushed around downtown in the back of a car
The artist is being driven around in the back seat of a car in the city.


The Double are from the Durwood store
This line is unclear and could be interpreted in many ways.


Well in verse three, the worst see?
Let's move on to the third verse.


After part two, know when I stop the clock there be a heart, too
After the second verse, the artist will take a break and show some emotion.


And just the two of us, gonna show you how we do,
The artist and someone else will demonstrate how they do things.


I thought you knew we bust
The artist and his friends are skilled at rapping and performing.


I demolish, stay polished, no time to rust
The artist always stays on top of his game and doesn't let himself get rusty.


No dividing, multiplying cause it's never too much, like Luthor
The artist is able to multitask and work on multiple things at the same time.


Cause ya see ain't no loser
The artist does not lose at anything he does.


that can get the scoop on the supa-dupa Snoop
No one can uncover everything about the artist.


I refuse the tactics, you ain't used to drastics
The artist doesn't want to use cheap tricks to become successful.


I choose to mash like Land Cruisers
The artist prefers to work hard and steadily like Land Cruisers.


You know I isn't the bomb digga-dee, bomb-beeze
The artist is not trying to be flashy or showy with his music.


They can't get with the D-O double G
No one can match the skills of the artist, Snoop Dogg


You no MC slash master of ceramonies
The artist is an expert at rapping and controlling the crowd as a MC.


Runnin thangs, pullin strings callin Snoop pesky
The artist is in charge of everything and is calling the shots.


Lesson, blessin', stressin' manifest me
The artist is learning from his experiences and striving to be great.


Don't want to test me, I'm guaranteed to let it rest, see?
Don't try to challenge the artist, he will always come out on top.


Chorus x3
The chorus is repeated three times.


May I?
Can I dance with you?




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Written by: CALVIN BROADUS

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Comments from YouTube:

@MrTraveller.

Bought this album 💿 in U.K. +20yrs ago. Nice to find it again here, as it’s not on Apple Music? Great Album 💿

@danjames8973

Me too, had all snoops albums back in the day. The young ones don't understand 😂

@cj-s90

I listened to this when I was retired. Now I have a full time job and still bumping this 💚

@elvikingotrh831

So many better songs at the time left off the dogfarher album....

@naeemkingston3860

My Favorite Snoop Dogg Album

@bryanphilipmorgan871

That's odd. Doggystyle?

@SoCalifornia

This isn't a Snoop Albulm it's a suge night death row Albulm released while snoop was on NO Limit..

@helderfernandes4767

The doggfather 🐕

@REUSEMUSIC

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Man_Walkin%27_(Snoop_Dogg_album)

@adoffvuitton6234

Dope asf snoop classic

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