In 2000, she became the first artist signed to Clive Davis’ J Records. Her self-titled debut album, Olivia, was released in 2001 and featured the singles Bizounce, which made #15 on the charts, and Are U Capable. The album debuted at number fifty-five and was RIAA certified Gold on November 2002. At the time of the album’s certification, Olivia had already been released from J Records, signing to Interscope Records.
In 2004, Olivia re-emerged as the first woman signed to G-Unit’s label, G-Unit Records. She contributed vocals to the trio’s debut album Beg for Mercy and to 50 Cent’s The Massacre, including the album’s number-one single Candy Shop.
Her first solo single released via G-Unit Records was Twist It, featuring fellow G-Unit member Lloyd Banks, followed up by So Sexy in the summer of 2005. Both songs failed to debut on the charts due to little promotion. Olivia briefly attended Hofstra University in New York and planned her second album, Behind Closed Doors, which was slated for a 2007 release on Interscope and G-Unit Records. Around the same time, Olivia contributed vocals to Shaggy’s single Wild 2Nite. Olivia released her single Best Friend, featuring 50 Cent, in 2006.
In 2011, Olivia embarked on a Reality Show venture with VH1 titled “Love & Hip-Hop” which lead to the itunes release her 1st single in over 5 years titled “December”. This time around Olivia has hung up her gangsta swagger, singing about the promise of love.
Bring Da Roof Down
Olivia Longott Lyrics
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Two in the morning
And you're ready to rock
I got my ladies sitting at the bar
Doing it up
So just give up the cash
Nigga no you ain't gettin' no ass
Two in the morning
I got my ladies
At the bar doing it up
So just give up the cash
Nigga just pour Crystal in my glass
[Verse1: (Sing)]
Take my keys to my 2k Jaguar please
Park it next to the cherry red Benz
Yhe one with the hoodie
And all his friends
VIP check the list it's me plus 3
Now we're in and the drink's on me
Until we're dizzy
So pissy
Get on the floor
Throw on some Biggie
[Rap]
We goin' spend all ya endz
Nigga we some Prada mommas
Fine ass figgas with
Them doped up na-nas
OT sale a coke in Ocabonas
Splurshin' off give me hondas
Swurvin' off in a Suburban
Sipin' Burban
Urban tryin' not to hit the curbin'
Two in the morning
And you're ready to rock
I got my ladies sitting at the bar
Doing it up
So just give up the cash
Nigga no you ain't gettin' no ass
Two in the morning
And you're ready to rock
I got my ladies
At the bar doing it up
So just give up the cash
Nigga just pour Crystal in my glass
[Verse2:]
Lil' momma gonna show ya'll
How to floss in the 4
With the top down
Nigga's drawers drop at the do'
We rock Prada, Chanel,
And Fendi nigga
You sport Fosco
How you gon' fend me nigga
Let alone afford me
I broke pockets ballin'
I pimp smack ya girl
Ya'll niggas still applaud me
[Sing]
Gangsta please
Wit yo jeans a bit too creased
Step away from the hot girls please
Your breathe smells like sushie
Fake brothas
Broke down brothas
Pull ya shoes up
Ya pants too snuff my brotha
Litte dickie
So ya gotta lickie-lickie
Back yo ass up
Fo' I slip you a mickey
Two in the morning
And you're ready to rock
I got my ladies sitting at the bar
Doing it up
So just give up the cash
Nigga no you ain't gettin' no ass
Two in the morning
And you're ready to rock
I got my ladies
At the bar doing it up
So just give up the cash
Nigga just pour Crystal in my glass
[Timbaland talks]
Two in the morning
And you're ready to rock
I got my ladies sitting at the bar
Doing it up
So just give up the cash
Nigga no you ain't gettin' no ass
Two in the morning
And you're ready to rock
I got my ladies
At the bar doing it up
So just give up the cash
Nigga just pour Crystal in my glass
The song "Bring Da Roof Down" by Olivia Longott is a club anthem that celebrates partying and living it up with friends. The hook emphasizes the late night hour of 2 am as the perfect time to hit the club and let loose. The lyrics mention spending extravagantly on expensive drinks and cars, showing off designer outfits, and enjoying the company of attractive women. The rap verse brags about the characters’ lavish lifestyles, with references to cocaine and reckless driving. The tone is confident and unapologetically hedonistic, with a sense of being fully immersed in the moment.
The lyrics paint a picture of a glamorous and carefree lifestyle, where money and status are paramount. The women in the song are assertive and in control, refusing to give in to the demands of men who try to buy their affection. Instead, they demand respect and expect to be treated as equals, even as they flaunt their material possessions. Overall, the song celebrates the pursuit of pleasure and the freedom to indulge in it without shame or guilt.
Line by Line Meaning
Two in the morning And you're ready to rock
It's late at night but you're still energetic and ready to party.
I got my ladies sitting at the bar Doing it up
My female friends are having a great time and enjoying themselves at the bar.
So just give up the cash Nigga no you ain't gettin' no ass
Don't expect to get intimate with me just because you're offering money.
Nigga just pour Crystal in my glass
Instead, you can buy me expensive alcohol to enjoy.
Take my keys to my 2k Jaguar please Park it next to the cherry red Benz Yhe one with the hoodie And all his friends VIP check the list it's me plus 3 Now we're in and the drink's on me Until we're dizzy So pissy Get on the floor Throw on some Biggie
I'm arriving in style in my expensive car, and as VIPs, we skip the line and get free drinks until we're drunk, dancing to some classic Biggie tracks.
We goin' spend all ya endz Nigga we some Prada mommas Fine ass figgas with Them doped up na-nas OT sale a coke in Ocabonas Splurshin' off give me hondas Swurvin' off in a Suburban Sipin' Burban Urban tryin' not to hit the curbin'
We're planning on spending all of your money, dressing in expensive designer brands and enjoying ourselves with drugs and alcohol. We're even selling coke in our exclusive club and driving expensive cars while getting drunk.
Lil' momma gonna show ya'll How to floss in the 4 With the top down Nigga's drawers drop at the do' We rock Prada, Chanel, And Fendi nigga You sport Fosco How you gon' fend me nigga Let alone afford me I broke pockets ballin' I pimp smack ya girl Ya'll niggas still applaud me
I'm going to show you how to flaunt your wealth by cruising around in my convertible sports car with designer clothing. Even with your cheap clothing, you can't compare to me, and I'm not interested in you. I'm spending all of my money, even if it leaves me broke, and I'm even stealing your girl and you still admire me.
Gangsta please Wit yo jeans a bit too creased Step away from the hot girls please Your breathe smells like sushie Fake brothas Broke down brothas Pull ya shoes up Ya pants too snuff my brotha Litte dickie So ya gotta lickie-lickie Back yo ass up Fo' I slip you a mickey
You're trying too hard to be tough even though your clothes are poorly ironed, and you have bad breath. You're also not respecting personal space around attractive women. You're pretending to be someone you're not and are not financially stable. You need to fix your appearance to impress me. I'm warning you to back off or get hurt.
Two in the morning And you're ready to rock I got my ladies sitting at the bar Doing it up So just give up the cash Nigga no you ain't gettin' no ass Two in the morning And you're ready to rock I got my ladies At the bar doing it up So just give up the cash Nigga just pour Crystal in my glass
Once again, it's late at night and my female friends are enjoying themselves at the bar. Don't expect anything sexual from me even if you offer me money. You can buy me liquor instead.
Two in the morning And you're ready to rock I got my ladies sitting at the bar Doing it up So just give up the cash Nigga no you ain't gettin' no ass Two in the morning And you're ready to rock I got my ladies At the bar doing it up So just give up the cash Nigga just pour Crystal in my glass
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the themes of the song.
Contributed by Carter A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.