Do It
P. Diddy/Nicole Scherzinger Lyrics
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Picture me ballin' in the drop top, open skies
In somethin' foreign, soarin', 145
The God is callin' for my body, let my spirit fly
I want it all, no lie
Picture me pourin' poppin' somethin' imported
Pedal floorin', clutch poppin', boppin' to Lauryn
Never seen, never heard, never happened, never occurred
Now picture me flyin' ten-thousand feet above the sea
Poppin' bubbly, you'd love to be me
Now picture the service in the cabin with the sweetest massage
Picture havin' ice and only wanna speak to God
Picture your dreams bein' shattered and your cream bein' lavished
At the same time, tell me what you think matters
Picture all the monies that I've gotten off tours
Now picture me plottin' for more, picture this nigga
Do you like it (yeah)
Wanna do the things that I do
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like in my shoes
Do you need it (yeah)
Wanna see the things that I see
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like to be me
Picture me wildin', fiendin', reachin' for tools
Straight flippin', losin' my cool
Now picture me gritty, P. Diddy 'bout to run in your house
The gun's with me, put one in your mouth
Now picture me dressed in white linen while your life is endin'
Slightly grinnin', picture that priceless image
Picture me broke as fuck on your block about to open up
Like, "Okay", nigga, what's up?
Picture me drivin' a course through your home, bustin' a U
Screamin' at the top of my lungs, "You fuckin' with who?!"
Picture me not bein' that hustler dude
Picture the Benz, a 5, and the drop not new
Picture the watch ain't platinum, and the rock's not blue
Picture y'all niggaz not knowin' how I do
Picture me, better yet picture you
Paintin' a better picture than the one that I drew
Do you like it (yeah)
Wanna do the things that I do
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like in my shoes
Do you need it (yeah)
Wanna see the things that I see
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like to be me
Where do you go from here when you felt you've done it all?
When what used to get you high don't get you high no more
When you got a lot of cars, don't even drive no more
When you're expected to win, they ain't surprised no more
Hold up, stop, wait, reverse the tape
How much money can one nigga make in one place
How much dough could you hold in one safe
How many hoes can a nigga really chase
Where do you go after the applause
After all the Soul Train and Grammy awards, after the tours
After askin' these whores what they after me for
Is it the money? The fame? The house, take it all
The sky's the limit, but I ain't done jumpin'
Money is fast, but I ain't done runnin'
Picture me droppin' some wack shit
Picture me foldin' under pressure, picture that shit
Do you like it (yeah)
Wanna do the things that I do
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like in my shoes
Do you need it (yeah)
Wanna see the things that I see
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like to be me
Do you like it (yeah)
Wanna do the things that I do
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like in my shoes
Do you need it (yeah)
Wanna see the things that I see
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like to be me
Do you like it (yeah)
Wanna do the things that I do
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like in my shoes
Do you need it (yeah)
Wanna see the things that I see
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Wanna know what it's like to be me
The lyrics to P. Diddy and Nicole Scherzinger's song "Do It" depict the lavish lifestyle of a successful rapper and the desire for more. P. Diddy describes a life of luxury with exotic cars, expensive champagne, and servants waiting on him hand and foot. He also references the pressure to constantly succeed and maintain his status in the music industry. The lyrics take a darker turn towards the end, with P. Diddy imagining a scenario in which he resorts to violence to protect his reputation.
The chorus of the song asks the listener if they want to live like P. Diddy, experience what he does, and be in his shoes. The lyrics suggest that fame and fortune come with a price, and the listener should be prepared for the consequences.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the highs and lows of fame, wealth, and success, and the toll it takes on an individual's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture me ballin' in the drop top, open skies
Imagine me driving in a convertible with the top down, enjoying the freedom of the open road.
In something foreign, soarin', 145
Riding in a high-end foreign car, accelerating to a speed of 145 mph.
The God is calling for my body, let my spirit fly
The afterlife awaits me, so I want to live life to the fullest now and let my spirit soar.
I want it all, no lie
I desire to achieve and acquire everything I possibly can without any falsehood.
Picture me pourin' poppin' something imported
Imagine me opening and enjoying an expensive imported bottle of champagne.
Pedal flooring, clutch poppin', boppin' to Lauryn
Pressing the gas pedal to the floor, shifting gears smoothly, and listening to Lauryn Hill's music while driving.
Now picture me falling
But just as I'm at the height of my success, imagine me experiencing a major failure.
Never seen, never heard, never happened, never occurred
My success and lifestyle are so unique and incomparable that they have never been witnessed or experienced before.
Now picture me flying 10,000 feet above the sea
Envision me flying in a private jet at a high altitude over the ocean.
Popping bubbly, you'd love to be me
Drinking champagne and living my luxurious lifestyle is enviable and desirable to others.
Now picture the servants in the cabin with the sweetest massage
Imagine having servants on the plane who attend to me with the most relaxing massages.
Picture having ice and only wanna speak to God
Even though I have everything I could want, my faith remains important, and I seek solace in communicating with God.
Picture your dreams being shattered and your cream being lavished
Consider the paradox of having your personal aspirations fail while still having endless riches to spend.
At the same time, tell me what you think matters
Despite an abundance of wealth and success, I am questioning the meaning and importance of it all.
Picture all the money that I've gotten off tours
Imagine the enormous amount of wealth that I have earned through my successful tours.
Now picture me plotting for more, picture this nigga
Think about me strategizing and planning to expand my riches further.
Do you like it (yeah)
Do you enjoy this lifestyle and what I am describing?
Wanna do the things that I do
Do you desire to live and experience the same extravagant life as me?
Tell me do you want it (yeah)
Can you admit to desiring it?
Wanna know what it's like in my shoes
Are you curious about what it's really like to be in my position and live the life I have?
Do you need it (yeah)
Do you have a strong desire or need for it?
Wanna see the things that I see
Do you want to witness and experience all the things I have seen and experienced?
Where do you go from here when you felt you've done it all
When you feel like you have accomplished everything in life, where else can you go?
When what used to get you high don't get you high no more
When the things that used to bring excitement and pleasure to your life no longer do so.
When you got a lot of cars, don't even drive no more
When you own so many cars that you don't even have a need or desire to drive them.
When you're expected to win, they ain't surprised no more
When you have a reputation for winning and success, people no longer express shock or amazement.
Hold up, stop, wait, reverse the tape
Pause, wait a moment, rewind and replay what has just been said.
How much money can one nigga make in one place
What is the maximum amount of wealth that one person can accumulate in a single location?
How much dough could you hold in one safe
What is the greatest amount of money that can be stored safely in a single secured space?
How many hoes can a nigga really chase
How many women can one person really pursue sexually?
Where do you go after the applause
Once the praise and recognition have ceased, where do you find meaning and purpose in life?
After all the Soul Train and Grammy awards, after the tours
What is left to accomplish after winning multiple awards and completing several successful tours?
After asking these whores what they after me for
After soliciting the attention of promiscuous women, what are they really interested in?
Is it the money? The fame? The house, take it all
Do these women only want my wealth, my social status, or my luxurious possessions? Or maybe all of it?
The sky's the limit, but I ain't done jumping
Although there are no limitations to what I can achieve, I am not satisfied with where I am and want to continue striving for more.
Money is fast, but I ain't done running
Wealth can be amassed quickly, but I am not finished working hard and expanding my riches further.
Picture me driving some wack shit
Imagine me driving a car that is cheap, unremarkable or boring.
Picture me folding under pressure, picture that shit
Imagine me falling apart and being unable to handle the stress and challenges of my life.
Painting a better picture than the one that I drew
Maybe someone other than myself is capable of creating a more positive image of my life than I am able to do.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daven Vanderpool, James Smith, Sean Combs, Shawn Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jujub4553
Diddy’s Press Play era was soooooo fire 🔥 This song with Nicole, song with Christina, song with Keyshia 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@gabriel-charles9636
Mario Winans too 🔥🔥🔥
@bombyaltic1246
You mean his 6th song his 1st single his 7th song his 2nd single and his 17th song his 3rd single?
@Marcusaurelius825
Song with Brandy too an unforgettable era of BBE!
@melissadivanna
YESSSSSSS🔥🔥🔥
@ginogomez5401
Fire.....lol, I love the new slang! When I was younger that shit was Fresh, than Dope....and about 10 others. LOL, now it's fire! I try and stay hip with the youngsters!
@CatherineCooper318
Nicole is a real one for holding back that laugh as Diddy danced in the doorway 😂
@alicemiriah
💀💀💀
@goddessvibes08
LAwlz
@mirondapearson5261
Bro😂😂 was that really him