I Do What I Do
Mr. Fatz Lyrics


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[Chorus: Mr. Shadow]
Now what am I to do
Hoes want to do me, foes want to do me in
Now what am I to do
On the streets with the war, and shit you ain't known
Now what am I to do
I keep breaking the laws, stay rugged and raw uhh
Now what am I to do
If I come to jack him then I'm gonna jack you too

[Mr. Shadow]
What am I to do uhh check it out

This is for my riders who be moving things
Out of state with a full crate doing it big, fooling the pigs
Who's in the mix and who's not
You can tell by the way a fool talks and walks
Around the clock, it's never to late to clock
The longer you stay on the block, the bigger the knot
We plot schemes that turn dreams into real life
Handle our business and do the shit right
Now what am I to do, yeah
The streets are loyal so I gotta stay true
Paid dues and the game will pay you, that's real
Don't try to act sick, you'll sit down for your last meal
The battle field is made out for real soldiers
Bald motherfuckers with stripes on they shoulders
Nothing can hold us now, we full throttle
Money talks, bullshit walks, that's the motto

[Chorus]

Kickin' up dust, we kickin' up dirt
Your picking up ounces, we pickin' up birds
Under no circumstance do anything piety
Why risk your ass trying to cop a quick twenty
Every motherfucker I work with is major
Nobody menos, nobody can break us
Move makers, from Diego to Vegas
Real players with the name you can't blame us
Haters can't stand the next man doing better
First you gotta master the skill to make cheddar
Faster than the average when it comes to stacking cabbage
It ain't a hobby motherfucker it's a habit
I have it in my blood (what) to taste lute
And take fruit to the cranium harder than titanium
It's like a stadium we all play in it
Some of you lose and most of us come out winnin'

[Chorus]

If you all about banging, making others hate you
They hate you cause you doing it right, plain and simple
Sicko ass fools with tattoos, on the free way
In Sunny Southern Cali, CA is where we play
Gangs, ten steps ahead of these lames
Shipping out full crates from the state where it never rains
Don't complain or take two to the brain
I'll drag your body like the foot drags a ball on the chain
You say nothin' when they ask you somethin'
You get the run in or get done in when I'm dumpin'
13 rounds that's the sound, then you hit the ground
You ain't safe or sound when I'm around
Now everybody listen, stop, look
Lie straight or get booked by this Southside crook
Yeah, I leave em shooked in the state of shock
Don't get caught on my block with no strap and your pants drop

[Chorus]

Now what am I to do
Now what am I to do




Now what am I to do
Now what am I to do, to do, to do, to do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr. Fatz's song "I Do What I Do" convey the struggle of being caught between opposing forces in life. Mr. Shadow sings about being stuck in the middle of a conflict between people who want to hurt him and those who want him to do wrong. He talks about being a mover and a shaker, a person who takes risks and does whatever it takes to succeed. These lyrics reflect the harsh reality of life in the streets, where violence and danger are always present.


Through his verses, Mr. Shadow highlights the code of conduct that operates in this world. He stresses the importance of loyalty and respect among peers, and how that is earned through hard work and dedication. The lyrics reveal how the characters in the song view themselves as outlaws who have to break the law to survive. This way of life is their only option, and they have to embrace it fully to succeed.


In conclusion, "I Do What I Do" by Mr. Fatz is a song about the harsh realities of life in the streets. The lyrics reflect the struggle of trying to survive while caught up in a world of violence and danger. The characters in the song see themselves as outlaws who must break the law to succeed in life. Mr. Shadow's verses convey the importance of loyalty and respect among peers, as well as the need to work hard and take risks to succeed.


Line by Line Meaning

Now what am I to do
I'm faced with difficult circumstances and don't know what to do next.


Hoes want to do me, foes want to do me in
Some people want to hurt me or take advantage of me, while others want to see me fail.


On the streets with the war, and shit you ain't known
I'm navigating the dangerous streets amidst intense competition and danger that you can't even imagine.


I keep breaking the laws, stay rugged and raw uhh
I often need to break the law to survive and stay true to my roots.


If I come to jack him then I'm gonna jack you too
If someone tries to rob me, I'll do whatever it takes to protect myself, even if it means robbing them as well.


This is for my riders who be moving things
I'm writing this song for the people who are hustling and making moves.


Out of state with a full crate doing it big, fooling the pigs
We're taking big risks by moving large amounts of product out of state, while also trying to keep it a secret from law enforcement.


Who's in the mix and who's not
I need to be careful about who I trust and who I don't in this dangerous lifestyle.


You can tell by the way a fool talks and walks
I can judge someone's character and intentions by the way they speak and carry themselves.


Around the clock, it's never to late to clock
We're hustling and working hard all the time, and it's important to always keep track of the time and stay on schedule.


The longer you stay on the block, the bigger the knot
If you keep hustling and working hard, you can earn more money and gain more success over time.


We plot schemes that turn dreams into real life
We come up with plans for success that turn our dreams into reality.


Handle our business and do the shit right
We take care of our hustles and make sure we're doing everything the right way to avoid getting caught or getting in trouble.


The streets are loyal so I gotta stay true
I need to be loyal to my roots and stay true to the dangerous streets that I come from.


Paid dues and the game will pay you, that's real
If you work hard and put in your dues in this game, you'll eventually be rewarded and earn success.


Don't try to act sick, you'll sit down for your last meal
If you act sick or weak, you'll become an easy target for others to take you down.


The battle field is made out for real soldiers
This lifestyle is a dangerous battlefield that only real soldiers can survive in.


Bald motherfuckers with stripes on they shoulders
The people who succeed in this lifestyle are tough and have earned their stripes through hard work and loyalty.


Nothing can hold us now, we full throttle
We're unstoppable and nothing can slow us down at this point.


Money talks, bullshit walks, that's the motto
We live by the principle that if you have money, you have power and influence, and everything else is just talk.


Kickin' up dust, we kickin' up dirt
We're making big moves and causing chaos wherever we go.


Your picking up ounces, we pickin' up birds
We're not just dealing with small amounts of product - we're moving big quantities and making real money.


Under no circumstance do anything piety
We can't afford to show weakness or be too religious in this dangerous lifestyle.


Why risk your ass trying to cop a quick twenty
It's not worth risking your life or freedom for a small amount of money.


Every motherfucker I work with is major
I only work with serious and successful people in this game.


Nobody menos, nobody can break us
No one is weaker than us and no one can bring us down.


Move makers, from Diego to Vegas
We're making moves and hustling all over the West Coast, from San Diego to Las Vegas.


Real players with the name you can't blame us
We're real players in this game with a reputation that we've earned.


Haters can't stand the next man doing better
There are always people who hate on you for being successful or doing well in this game.


First you gotta master the skill to make cheddar
Before you can make real money in this game, you need to master the skills and strategies to be successful.


Faster than the average when it comes to stacking cabbage
We're fast and efficient when it comes to earning and stacking money.


It ain't a hobby motherfucker it's a habit
This lifestyle and hustle is not just a hobby - it's a way of life and a habit.


I have it in my blood (what) to taste lute
I was born to hustle and make money in this game.


And take fruit to the cranium harder than titanium
I'm tough and can handle any challenge or danger that comes my way.


It's like a stadium we all play in it
This game and lifestyle is like a big arena that we all have to compete in and survive.


Some of you lose and most of us come out winnin'
Some people fail in this game, but most of us come out successful and victorious.


If you all about banging, making others hate you
If you're all about causing chaos and making others angry, you'll only make your own life more difficult.


They hate you cause you doing it right, plain and simple
Some people will hate on you simply because you're successful and doing the right things to make money and survive.


Sicko ass fools with tattoos, on the free way
There are some dangerous and crazy people out there in this lifestyle, often marked by tattoos and violence on the freeway.


In Sunny Southern Cali, CA is where we play
We're hustling and making moves in Southern California, where the sun is always shining and the money is always flowing.


Gangs, ten steps ahead of these lames
Gangs and successful hustlers are always ahead of people who can't keep up or don't understand this lifestyle.


Shipping out full crates from the state where it never rains
We're shipping out large amounts of product from a state where it's always sunny and we can avoid any unwanted attention or suspicion.


Don't complain or take two to the brain
Don't be weak or complain, or you'll end up getting shot in the head.


I'll drag your body like the foot drags a ball on the chain
If you cross me or get in my way, I'll take you down and drag your dead body away like a ball on a chain.


You say nothin' when they ask you somethin'
In this dangerous lifestyle, it's better to keep quiet and not say anything to avoid getting into trouble or giving away information.


You get the run in or get done in when I'm dumpin'
You can either run away or get killed when I start shooting.


13 rounds that's the sound, then you hit the ground
When I shoot, I use 13 rounds and you'll immediately fall to the ground.


You ain't safe or sound when I'm around
You're never truly safe when I'm in the area, and you'll always need to be on high alert around me.


Now everybody listen, stop, look
I need everyone to pay attention and listen closely to what I'm saying right now.


Lie straight or get booked by this Southside crook
Either tell the truth or you'll end up getting arrested and booked by me, a notorious criminal from the Southside.


Yeah, I leave em shooked in the state of shock
I leave my enemies and competitors terrified and in a state of shock because of my power and success.


Don't get caught on my block with no strap and your pants drop
Don't come onto my turf without a weapon and your guards down, or you'll end up getting shot and embarrassed.




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