Ol' Dirty Bastard simultaneously brought a measure of humor and a touch of the absurd to the Wu-Tang Clan. Often noted for his unusual microphone technique (critic Steve Huey writes of Jones' "outrageously profane, free-associative rhymes" delivered "in a distinctive half-rapped, half-sung style"[1]), Jones' stage name came from a 1980 kung fu film entitled Ol' Dirty & The Bastard[1], the relevance of which was articulated by Method Man's assertion that there was "no father" to Jones' style.[2]
After establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard went on to a successful solo career. However, his professional success was hampered by his erratic personal behavior and frequent legal troubles, including incarceration. He died in late 2004 of an accidental drug overdose only two days before his 36th birthday.[3]
Got Your Money
Ol Dirty Bastard Lyrics
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I dedicate this to all the pretty girls
All the pretty girls
It's on
All the pretty girls, in the world
And the ugly girls too
Cause to me your pretty anyways baby
You act like your pussy don't interrupt
I don't have no problem with you fucking me
But I have a little problem wit you not fucking me
Baby you know I'ma take care of you
Cause you say you got my baby, and I know it ain't true
Is it a good thing? No it's bad bitch
For good or worse, makes you switch
So I walk on over with my Cristal
Bitches, niggaz put away your pistols
Dirty wont be having it in this house
Cause bitch I'll cripple your style
Now that you heard my calm voice
You couldn't get another nigga, cootchie won't get moist
If you wanna look good and not be bummy,
Girl you better give me that money
Hey, dirty, baby I got your money
Don't you worry, I said hey.
Baby I got your money
Hey, dirty, baby I got your money
Don't you worry, I said hey.
Baby I got your money
Yo! So I glanced at the girls, girls glanced at me
I whispered in their ear, wanna be with me?
You wanna look pretty though, in my video
Ol' dirty on the hat and I let you all know
Just dance! If you caught up in the Holy Ghost trance
If you stop! I'ma put the killer ants in your pants
I'm the O-D-B as you can see
Every eye, don't you be watching me
I don't want no problems cause I put you down
In the ground where you can not be found
I'm just dirt dog trying to make sum bunny
So give me my streaks and give me my honey
Radio, yes all day, everyday
Recognize I'm a fool and ya luv me!
None of you better look at me funny
You know my name now give me my money!
Hey, dirty, baby I got your money
Don't you worry, I said hey.
Baby I got your money
Hey, dirty, baby I got your money
Don't you worry, I said hey.
Baby I got your money
Sing it, sing it girls!
Just shake it right now!
If dirty want his money
I think y'all should give him his money
That's how I like girl
Sexy, sexy, sexy!
Sexy, sexy, sexy!
Sexy, sexy, sexy!
Sexy, sexy, sexy!
Yo, yo!
Nigga playing in the club like this all night
Bitches put your ass out let me hold it tight
You looking at my wrist saying "its so nice"
The price bitch is diamonds shining disco light
You better help me solve this problem
Or I'ma get this money and rob them
Lucky dig when I won the lotto
Ran up on my car for carrying kilos
You can call me dirty, and then lift up your skirt
And you want some of this dirty, god made dirt and dirt bust yo ass
Stop annoying me, yeah! I play my music loud
It takes the bastard ol' dirty, to move the crowd
They say he had his dick in his mouth
Eddie Murphy told me that back in the house
But give me my money!
Hey, dirty, baby I got your money
Don't you worry, I said hey.
Baby I got your money
Hey, dirty, baby I got your money
Don't you worry, I said hey.
Baby I got your money
The lyrics to Ol Dirty Bastard's song "Got Your Money" are packed with questionable language and references, but it is clear that the theme of the song is money and how it motivates people. The chorus proclaims that a woman has the singer's money, but she should not worry because he's coming to get it back. The verses discuss how women can either be pretty or ugly, but both can be profitable for him. He also talks about how he's willing to take care of a woman and her supposedly illegitimate child, but only if she's willing to sleep with him.
The language and content of the song are vulgar and objectifying, but it is interesting to note that it was still popular in the early 2000s, when it was released. Despite its crude themes, the song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also widely recognized as one of Ol Dirty Bastard's most popular songs. In addition to its commercial success, the song was featured in several movies and TV shows, including "The Hangover" and "Orange is the New Black."
Line by Line Meaning
Ohhh baby
Expressing affectionate sentiment towards the listener
I dedicate this to all the pretty girls
This song is dedicated to attractive women
All the pretty girls
Repeating that the song is for pretty girls
It's on
The song is starting
All the pretty girls, in the world
Again emphasizing that this song is for all pretty girls in the world
And the ugly girls too
Acknowledging that even unattractive women deserve attention
Cause to me your pretty anyways baby
Reassuring the listener that they are beautiful regardless of societal standards
You give me your number, I call you up
After receiving the listener's number, he initiates contact
You act like your pussy don't interrupt
He perceives the listener as uninterested or distant
I don't have no problem with you fucking me
He desires a sexual relationship
But I have a little problem wit you not fucking me
He is frustrated by the lack of physical interaction
Baby you know I'ma take care of you
He promises to take care of the listener
Cause you say you got my baby, and I know it ain't true
The listener claimed she's carrying his child, but he doesn't believe her
Is it a good thing? No it's bad bitch
He questions the potential outcome of the situation
For good or worse, makes you switch
The situation might change due to the child
So I walk on over with my Cristal
He is holding Champagne
Bitches, niggaz put away your pistols
He tells everyone to calm down and stop the violence
Dirty wont be having it in this house
He doesn't tolerate any kind of trouble in his house
Cause bitch I'll cripple your style
He will ruin someone's reputation if they try to bother him
Now that you heard my calm voice
He is speaking calmly now
You couldn't get another nigga, cootchie won't get moist
He claims that the listener won't find anyone else like him
If you wanna look good and not be bummy,
He advises the listener to take care of their appearance
Girl you better give me that money
He demands payment
Hey, dirty, baby I got your money
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing that he wants his payment
Don't you worry, I said hey.
Reassuring the listener that everything will be fine
Yo! So I glanced at the girls, girls glanced at me
He is attracting attention from women
I whispered in their ear, wanna be with me?
He is seducing the women with his words
You wanna look pretty though, in my video
He offers the women the chance to appear attractive in his music video
Ol' dirty on the hat and I let you all know
He is referring to himself
Just dance! If you caught up in the Holy Ghost trance
He suggests that the women should dance like they are in a religious trance
If you stop! I'ma put the killer ants in your pants
He threatens the women to keep dancing, or he will do something unpleasant
I'm the O-D-B as you can see
He repeats that he is Ol' Dirty Bastard
Every eye, don't you be watching me
He doesn't want to be scrutinized or observed
I don't want no problems cause I put you down
He doesn't want violence, but he will defend himself if necessary
In the ground where you can not be found
He suggests that he will hurt someone badly
I'm just dirt dog trying to make sum bunny
He is trying to make a profit and get money
So give me my streaks and give me my honey
He asks for his payment and love interest
Radio, yes all day, everyday
His music is being played on the radio frequently
Recognize I'm a fool and ya luv me!
He admits that he is foolish, but people still love him
None of you better look at me funny
He warns people not to disrespect him
You know my name now give me my money!
He demands payment again
Sing it, sing it girls!
He wants the women to sing along
Just shake it right now!
He wants the women to dance and move their bodies
If dirty want his money
He reminds the women that he wants his payment
I think y'all should give him his money
He suggests that the women should give him his payment
That's how I like girl
He likes women who are willing to give him what he wants
Sexy, sexy, sexy!
He finds the women attractive
Yo, yo!
He is hyping himself up
Nigga playing in the club like this all night
He is playing music in the club
Bitches put your ass out let me hold it tight
He wants the women to dance suggestively and closely with him
You looking at my wrist saying "its so nice"
He is showing off his jewelry
The price bitch is diamonds shining disco light
His jewelry is expensive and shines bright
You better help me solve this problem
He needs assistance with a problem
Or I'ma get this money and rob them
He suggests that he will steal if necessary
Lucky dig when I won the lotto
He is referencing his luck in winning the lottery
Ran up on my car for carrying kilos
He was caught with drugs in his car
You can call me dirty, and then lift up your skirt
He is known as Ol' Dirty Bastard
And you want some of this dirty, god made dirt and dirt bust yo ass
He is comparing himself to dirt - a necessary and powerful element
Stop annoying me, yeah! I play my music loud
He doesn't want to be bothered when he is listening to loud music
It takes the bastard ol' dirty, to move the crowd
He is a skilled entertainer who can get people to react
They say he had his dick in his mouth
There are rumors about his sexual behavior
Eddie Murphy told me that back in the house
Eddie Murphy shared the rumor with him
But give me my money!
Repeating the demand for payment
Hey, dirty, baby I got your money
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing that he wants his payment
Don't you worry, I said hey.
Reassuring the listener that everything will be fine
Baby I got your money
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing that he wants his payment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, RUSSELL T JONES, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peterkipchumba3971
RIP ODB. His style can't be replicated
@rawdrizzy
Ol Dirty I watch the documentary when you got locked up the whole team should have had been there for you R.I.P
@nocomment1469
Except his stupid son is pretend to be ODB
@danielbrealey2924
@@rawdrizzy Agreed!!!
@PreDopeTV
He's not pretending to be ODB, he's as authentically close to an ODB as we're going to get. He's doing his own thing as Young Dirty Bastard
@OttomanZC
@@PreDopeTV He's not doing his own thing, he trying to be his father, but he is not real enough
@marccoleman2029
I wish ODB had lived long enough to see his joint being used to sell washing machines
@Screaminmyear
I just saw that damn commercial lol
@kiaamida4105
I just saw that commercial🤬
@trevorgolding9200
I’m glad his estate made some money, but I hate it when they use my favorite old school funky jams to sell lame-ass widgets in ads.