It Takes More Version
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The shit that you promote, fightin, fuckin, like you don't want 2 grow.
You talkin so much sex, but you nah tell the youts bout Aids and you tell them bout consequence, no!
You talkin like you a G, but you killer killing your own, your just a racist mans pussy.
Tell me who you wants 2 know, what, when, who, where or how you do your hoe.

Certainly not, me
Certainly not, me
'Cause baby personally, I like 2 be challenged mentally
I've heard it all before gangsters, pimps and whores
Quality is poor

A girl likes me needs more!
Chorus
It Takes More 2 amuse a girl like me
So much more 2 confuse a girl like me
They got you, 'cause while you're braggin bout your badness your just
Avoidin, addin to the reel shit that's happening to us
Who gives a damn about the ice on your hand
If it's not 2 complex tell me how many Africans died for the buggettes on your rolex
So what you pushin a nice car, don't you know there ain't no such thing as superstars
We leave this world alone so who gives a fuck about the things you own

Certainly not, me
Certainly not, me
'Cause baby personally, I like 2 be challenged mentally
I've heard it all before gangsters, pimps and whores
Quality is poor

[Chorus]

Now I could sit and shit about how I sex
But my business is my business I got self respect
I could talk bout how my press could pimp man doe
Get the keys 2 his ride and his home
But I looked it up and that would make me a hoe
Little sisters now I really gotta let you know
Reel women ain't sexin 4 no mans doe
Reel women work hard 2 make they own
And we can all chat bout gats and blacks on blacks
Enforce the hypes and all be stereotypes
But youts are watchin that ain't what I'm here for
Show em 2 think higher and aspire 2 be more





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

In Ms. Dynamite's song It Takes More, the lyrics criticize the superficial and materialistic values promoted in society. The first verse highlights the dichotomy between the hypersexualized image perpetuated in media and the lack of education about safe sex and its consequences, especially for young people. The second verse denounces the glorification of violence and criminality in the music industry, calling out those who claim to be "gangsters, pimps and whores" and pointing out their poor quality of life. The chorus emphasizes the need for intellectual stimulation and a deeper sense of purpose, rather than being impressed by material possessions or shallow behavior.


Ms. Dynamite, who is known for her socially conscious lyrics, is calling for more meaningful conversations and actions to address systemic issues, and to empower young people to strive for success beyond what is represented in mainstream media. Through her lyrics, she champions self-respect, hard work, and higher thinking as the true paths to success and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

The shit that you promote, fightin, fuckin, like you don't want 2 grow.
You promote behavior that lacks maturity and growth, such as fighting and engaging in casual sex, which is concerning.


You talkin so much sex, but you nah tell the youts bout Aids and you tell them bout consequence, no!
You talk about sex so much, but you do not educate young people about the risks of AIDS and the consequences of sexual activity.


You talkin like you a G, but you killer killing your own, your just a racist mans pussy.
You act like a gangster, but in reality, you are killing your own people and you are just a coward who is being manipulated by racists.


Tell me who you wants 2 know, what, when, who, where or how you do your hoe.
I am not interested in hearing about your promiscuous activities and the details of your sex life. It is irrelevant to me.


Certainly not, me
I am definitely not someone who is interested in your immature and irresponsible behavior.


'Cause baby personally, I like 2 be challenged mentally
Personally, I prefer to be intellectually challenged and stimulated rather than being fed mindless and shallow content.


I've heard it all before gangsters, pimps and whores
I have been exposed to the same old narratives about gangsters, pimps and prostitutes, and I find it unoriginal and uninteresting.


Quality is poor
The quality of your content is low and lacks substance or value.


A girl likes me needs more!
As a woman like me, I require better quality and more substantial content to be engaged and interested in what you have to say or promote.


It Takes More 2 amuse a girl like me
It takes a lot more than what you are currently providing to entertain or inspire a woman like me.


So much more 2 confuse a girl like me
It also takes a lot more effort to confuse or deceive me with shallow or false content.


They got you, 'cause while you're braggin bout your badness your just
They got you, because while you are boasting about your toughness, you are just avoiding addressing the real issues that are affecting us.


Avoidin, addin to the reel shit that's happening to us
Your avoidance only contributes to the real problems that are affecting us.


Who gives a damn about the ice on your hand
No one really cares about the expensive accessories that you are wearing.


If it's not 2 complex tell me how many Africans died for the buggettes on your rolex
If it is not too complicated, please tell me how many Africans have suffered and died for the sake of producing the luxury items that you value so highly, such as your Rolex watch.


So what you pushin a nice car, don't you know there ain't no such thing as superstars
Driving a fancy car does not make you a superstar, and there is no such thing as true stardom or superiority.


We leave this world alone so who gives a fuck about the things you own
We all die alone and naked, so why should we care so much about material possessions that we cannot take with us?


Now I could sit and shit about how I sex
I could talk about my sexual experiences, but that is not something that I want to discuss publicly.


But my business is my business I got self respect
I value my privacy and I have self-respect, which is why I do not want to share intimate details about my personal life with others.


I could talk bout how my press could pimp man doe
I could talk about how I could exploit men for their money and resources, but that is not something that I would ever consider doing.


Get the keys 2 his ride and his home
I could manipulate a man and take control of his assets, such as his car and home, but that is not something that I want to do.


But I looked it up and that would make me a hoe
However, after reflecting on this idea, I realize that this behavior would be considered promiscuous and demeaning, which is not the kind of person that I want to be.


Little sisters now I really gotta let you know
Young women, I feel the need to inform you about an important issue.


Reel women ain't sexin 4 no mans doe
Real women do not have sex for the sake of money or financial gain.


Reel women work hard 2 make they own
Real women work hard to earn and support themselves independently, without relying on men or anyone else to provide for them.


And we can all chat bout gats and blacks on blacks
We can all talk about guns and violence between members of our own community.


Enforce the hypes and all be stereotypes
We can also perpetuate stereotypes and harmful trends in our community.


But youts are watchin that ain't what I'm here for
However, young people are watching and learning from us, and that is not the kind of influence that I want to have on them.


Show em 2 think higher and aspire 2 be more
Instead, I want to encourage them to think critically and aim for greater things in life.




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TRF

Ms Dynamite was an artist well ahead of her time 🔥

Antonio Rivera Jr

This song fits good in 2021! Ms. Dynamite is timeless! A real gem definitely on my top 100 favorite artists.

FaboForever

Some tunes just need re-releasing every so often because of relevance. To me this is a classic and will never get old. The message is deep an the tune overall is big! I miss Dynamite in the game

LiLi and family

so true 👏

Simba blazing ape

Agreed

AJ Easmon

Ms Dynamite, so underrated. This tune needs to be re-released in 2021, this the is real stuff with a mesage and will never get old. Show the youngens what really influnced them and this is how you can do it without decreasing your garments

MJ Shakur

I agree

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This was trash sry

Dalya El sayed

Couldn’t agree more👍👍

brandon michaels

i completely agree

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