Bow Wow
Lil Bow Wow Lyrics
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Uh, say
Uh, uh, say (My name is)
Say, bow wow wow
Uh, uh, bow wow (Yeah)
Uh, uh, Snoop Dogg (Bow wow)
Yeah, uh, my name is,
From the see-O representin' So So
The girls recognize in these niggas do to
I'm the fliest they walkin' through junior high school
So make room next to your little backstreet poster
Cause Bow Wow's here and its over, you heard
I'm this, I'm that, I'm all of the above
And the big body shotgun ridin' on doves
I've been seen with the baddest
Heard with the best
And I got it lock down from the east to the west
Look at my eyes, ya know; I ain't playin'
That's why all through the streets
All hear, sayin' is,
[Chorus: Lil' Bow Wow: x2]
Bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay
Where my dogs at? Bark with my now
Bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay
And my girls are runnin' where the love
Wherever the love is going down say,
[Lil' Bow Wow]
Now at the gates wide open
It is I who they runnin' from
Little with the ill, cross over like
I resentin' to kay my way and I'm the first to rock
First to drop, lice in the bezel of a G-shop
Like B.I.G. and Pac, I'm hard to forget
What makes it even worse, I'm just getting' started
Yeah that's me, that's got your daughter in a frenzy
Yeah that's me, that's got her arguing with her friends about
Who? Gone, gimme when they see me
Sayin', "Do you?"
Sayin', "Oh! He the man!"
Thirteen, game lock, don't trick, all that and a bag of chips
Hi! My name is,
[Chorus: x2]
[Snoop Dogg]
Bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay
Woof motherfucker that dog came to play
Cal gone cal gone take me away
I'm in the dirty dirty with my nephew J
Dizzy, Izzy, boy we getting' busy
With Lil' Bow Wizzy, this shit is off the hizzy
I threw him like a Frisbee
And, "Yeah, he came back."
Like uh, boomerang, Dogg Pound game
Hundred thousand dollar chains
What you say J.D.? (J.D.: Bling, bling, money ain't a thang!)
Ya ask me again and Imma tell you the same
I'm flippin' on these niggas while I'm trippin' on these niggas (trippin')
Buck one, buck two, buck three, buck four
You standin' on the wall, nigga busa (bus)
But you can't trust a, it's good game
And all my niggas represent yo bang
Put it up, now click clack it up
And all the niggas, bag it up
Cause I want to smack it up
We do it to ya doggystyle (doggystyle)
Big Bow Wow in yo mouth
Bow wow,
[Chorus: x4]
In Lil Bow Wowβs song βBow Wow,β he starts by introducing himself to the audience. He describes his appearance, stating that his hair is nappy, but he is happy and has a pocket full of money. He is from the βsee-O,β which is where he represents So So. He notes that the girls recognize him and other guys because he is the flyest walking through junior high school. He encourages others to make room next to their various fame posters because he is here, and it is over. Bow Wow has a big-body shotgun, which he rides on powerful doves. He has been seen with the baddest and heard with the best. He notes that he has things locked down from the east to the west, and people know it from their streets. The phrase βBow wow wow yippie yo yippie yayβ repeats in the chorus, where he says that his dogs bark with him, and his girls run after him wherever he goes.
Moving to the second verse, Bow Wow describes his success by stating that people are running from him when the gates are wide open. He is small but has the skills to cross-over like AI (Allen Iverson) and is the first to rock. He compares himself to B.I.G. and Pac, stating that he is hard to forget, and for him, it is just the beginning. Bow Wow notes that he has fans who are arguing with their friends about who likes him more. He brags about his abilities and success, and while he is only thirteen years old, he notes that he isnβt tricking and has everything, including a bag of chips. The songβs third verse is performed by Snoop Dogg, where he raps about how Bow Wow got busy with him and threw him like a Frisbee, then came back like a boomerang. Snoop Dogg shares that he is having fun and throwing his cash around, continuing to rap about various things, and putting on a show.
Some interesting facts about the song include that Bow Wow was only 13 years old when he released it in 2000, and it became a hit. The original version featured the phrase βLil Bow Wowβ rather than just Bow Wow, which was his stage name, and was lifted from Snoop Doggβs song βSnoop Dogg.β It was produced by Jermaine Dupri and used a sample from βTwo Occasionsβ by The Deele. The song peaked at #23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached #1 on the U.S. Rap chart. It also charted in several other countries, including Australia, Germany, and the UK. The music video features Bow Wow and Snoop Dogg performing together with a group of dancers on a black and white checkered floor. Bow Wow performed the song on the Nickelodeon series βAll That.β The song appears on Bow Wowβs debut album βBeware of Dog,β which also features the hit song βPuppy Love,β and was released by So So Def Recordings label. Snoop Doggβs collaboration with Bow Wow helped propel his career as a child rapper and increased his exposure to a larger audience.
The chords for βBow Wowβ are as follows: Am β F β G β F for the verses and F β G β Am β G for the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, say
The singer greets the audience.
Uh, uh, say (My name is)
The singer declares that they will introduce themselves.
Say, bow wow wow
The singer repeats their stage name.
Uh, uh, bow wow (Yeah)
The artist reiterates their name with enthusiasm.
Uh, uh, Snoop Dogg (Bow wow)
The artist shouts out and credits Snoop Dogg.
Yeah, uh, my name is,
The singer introduces themselves formally.
Hair nappy but I'm happy pocket full of doe
The singer values happiness over appearance and boasts about their wealth.
From the see-O representin' So So
The artist identifies their hometown and associated record label.
The girls recognize in these niggas do to
The artist acknowledges their popularity with female admirers.
I'm the fliest they walkin' through junior high school
The artist claims to be the epitome of cool for middle school students.
So make room next to your little backstreet poster
The singer positions themselves as a superior alternative to other tween idols.
Cause Bow Wow's here and its over, you heard
The artist asserts their dominance and implies that others should step aside.
I'm this, I'm that, I'm all of the above
The singer boasts about being versatile and multi-talented.
And the big body shotgun ridin' on doves
The singer references a luxurious car and the associated lifestyle.
I've been seen with the baddest
The singer claims to have associated with the most attractive and popular individuals.
Heard with the best
The artist suggests they've collaborated or been recognized by top musicians.
And I got it lock down from the east to the west
The artist claims to have a strong presence and influence across the country.
Look at my eyes, ya know; I ain't playin'
The singer challenges others to take them seriously.
That's why all through the streets
The singer implies that their reputation precedes them.
All hear, sayin' is,
The artist suggests that their name and fame are widely known.
Bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay
The artist repeats a classic hip-hop chant.
Where my dogs at? Bark with my now
The artist calls for their fans to join in and show support.
And my girls are runnin' where the love
The singer asserts that they have female fans who are eager to be in their presence.
Wherever the love is going down say,
The artist invites those who celebrate their success to join in.
Now at the gates wide open
The singer is ready to enter a new level of success.
It is I who they runnin' from
The singer implies that their competitors are intimidated by their presence.
Little with the ill, cross over like
The singer is skilled and nimble, and uses a basketball reference to describe their success.
I resentin' to kay my way and I'm the first to rock
The artist is confident and innovative, and proud to be a trendsetter.
First to drop, lice in the bezel of a G-shop
The artist is the first to achieve success and flaunts their wealth.
Like B.I.G. and Pac, I'm hard to forget
The singer compares themselves to two legendary rappers, implying that they too will leave a lasting impact.
What makes it even worse, I'm just getting' started
The singer suggests that their future success will only add to their accomplishments.
Yeah that's me, that's got your daughter in a frenzy
The artist suggests that their fame and appeal extends to younger fans.
Yeah that's me, that's got her arguing with her friends about
The artist is aware that their popularity is causing discussions and disagreements.
Who? Gone, gimme when they see me
The artist is confident in their abilities and expects to be recognized.
Sayin', "Do you?"
Others may question the singer's success or accuracy in their claims.
Sayin', "Oh! He the man!"
Others may acknowledge and praise the artist's achievements.
Thirteen, game lock, don't trick, all that and a bag of chips
The singer is young but successful and skilled, and confidently asserts their value.
Hi! My name is,
The singer reminds the audience of their name and presence.
Woof motherfucker that dog came to play
Snoop Dogg joins the song and asserts his dominance and presence.
Cal gone cal gone take me away
The artist references their hometown and implies success and fame beyond it.
I'm in the dirty dirty with my nephew J
The artist is in a region known for hip-hop and is collaborating with a relative and musician.
Dizzy, Izzy, boy we getting' busy
The singer and their relative are energetic and productive.
With Lil' Bow Wizzy, this shit is off the hizzy
The singer praises Lil' Bow Wow and their music.
I threw him like a Frisbee
The artist is powerful and able to throw Lil' Bow Wow like a toy.
And, "Yeah, he came back."
Lil' Bow Wow is able to recover and remain successful.
Like uh, boomerang, Dogg Pound game
The artist references a popular toy and emphasizes their strength and power.
Hundred thousand dollar chains
The singer flaunts their wealth and luxurious possessions.
What you say J.D.? (J.D.: Bling, bling, money ain't a thang!)
The artist gets the approval of Jermaine Dupri who agrees that wealth and luxury are important.
Ya ask me again and Imma tell you the same
The singer is consistent and confident in their beliefs and values.
I'm flippin' on these niggas while I'm trippin' on these niggas (trippin')
The singer is successful and able to enjoy and explore their wealth and fame.
Buck one, buck two, buck three, buck four
The singer is counting or emphasizing their success and wealth.
You standin' on the wall, nigga busa (bus)
Those who doubt or question the artist's success are insignificant or foolish.
But you can't trust a, it's good game
The artist is wary of others and emphasizes the importance of their own success.
And all my niggas represent yo bang
The singer is proud of their community and emphasizes their allegiance and loyalty.
Put it up, now click clack it up
The singer is encouraging others to celebrate and acknowledge their success.
And all the niggas, bag it up
The artist is successful and able to afford and treat others.
Cause I want to smack it up
The artist is confident and assertive with their desires and actions.
We do it to ya doggystyle (doggystyle)
The artist references a popular sexual position and implies that they are dominant or powerful.
Big Bow Wow in yo mouth
The singer's name and success are on everyone's lips.
Bow wow,
The artist repeats their stage name.
[Chorus: x4]
The refrain is repeated four times throughout the song.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, GARRY MARSHALL SHIDER, JERMAINE DUPRI, GEORGE JR. CLINTON, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, JERMAINE MAULDIN, DAVID L. SPRADLEY, ANDY GIBB, BARRY ALAN GIBB
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@damarcobrame9119
Kids will never know how raw this Nigga was ππππ
@matthewwheeler2231
Agree my nigga π― π π
@KrolKaz
This song was the bridge for 90s kids going from Sesame Street to MLK boulevard
@annieschmannie8962
People called bow wow corny but he was kid making kid appropriate musicβ¦I hope he gets all his flowers because no kid rapper today going this hard and still keep their childhood in tact.
@ilovegodandjesusjohn316
Psalms 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
@user-lw8du5jj9y
Yung people will never understand how hard bow wow was
@SuzieSim
At all
@BluntSamurai
Pause
@kelvinmccaskill6335
So nobody gone acknowledge that cold ass crip walk from Lil Bow Wow?!
@torianmcneill3794
Snoop Dogg started it