I Don't Know
P. Diddy/Usher Lyrics
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All my niggas, take a walk with me
You ain't gotta holla, you can talk with me
Just try to learn where my thoughts can be and how I stack figures
Learn why I'm real, still that nigga
I get money, I ain't gotta do a crime
Shit, I hit dimes, what I need with a nine
We got nothing but heat here, beware, we here
What's my name? Got chicks twisted, like, what's my game?
Pimp things still the same
I smash it, I don't harass it
Ma, I'm a baller, I score and pass it
Feel me, still be filthy
If making hits is a crime, I plead guilty
And this is what we came to do
Party, Diddy, Usher, game is through, come on
It's right around eleven o'clock
One of your girls just called
Asked you how you look, are you ready?
You tell her you look hot
Not to worry at all
Niggas will be shook, y'all doing it heavy
She's telling you she might change
But you tell her not to
She know that she looks stunning, it'll be fun
The club will be full of game
But none of that has got you
Me, I think you're running 'cause I'm the one
You see
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party oh
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party
You're probably thinking to yourself, what's the occasion?
And believe me, girl, I don't do sex for fun
The perfect gentleman in every situation
And the only thing that's missing is the one
Is it you?
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party
Sing it (la, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
Had to take the time
To open up your mind
That's exactly what you are: open
You got the mesmerizing grind
Your shape should be a crime
Damn baby you're a star, you're smoking
You're probably thinking to yourself, what's the occasion?
And believe me, girl, I don't do sex for fun
The perfect gentleman in every situation
And the only thing that's missing is the one
Is it you?
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight (what you came to do)
But I came to party
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party
Sing it (la, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
It's real serious
You're so fine, girl
At the end of the day, I'm going home with you
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight (you're so fine, girl)
But I came to party (at the end of the day, I'm going home with you)
The song "I Don't Know" is a collaboration between P. Diddy and Usher. The song is about partying and having fun, but it also hints at the artists' success in the industry. P. Diddy opens the song with a call for his friends to join him and learn about his life, his financial success, and how he stays grounded in spite of his fame. Usher's verses talk about meeting a woman at a club and trying to figure out what she wants from the night while also showing off his gentlemanly qualities. The chorus repeats the phrase, "I don't know what you came to do, girl, but I came to party," emphasizing that the night is all about having a good time.
The verses of the song show a contrast between P. Diddy's swagger and Usher's more introspective and romantic tone. P. Diddy emphasizes his wealth and status by saying that he "hit dimes" and making it clear that he doesn't need to resort to crime to make money. Usher's verses are more focused on his attraction to a woman and his desire to treat her well. He ups the stakes in the second verse by asking the woman if she is the "one" he's been looking for.
The chorus of "I Don't Know" is simple and catchy, meant to encourage listeners to let go and enjoy themselves. The use of the phrase "but I came to party" throughout the song conveys the idea that the partying lifestyle is something that is inherent to the artists' identities.
Line by Line Meaning
Check this out, yeah yeah
Let me tell you something
All my niggas, take a walk with me
Everyone listen up and join me
You ain't gotta holla, you can talk with me
You don't need to shout, just talk to me
Just try to learn where my thoughts can be and how I stack figures
Understand my mindset and how I make money
Learn why I'm real, still that nigga
Understand my authenticity and why I'm still successful
I get money, I ain't gotta do a crime
I earn money legally, I don't need to commit crimes
Shit, I hit dimes, what I need with a nine
I'm with beautiful women, why would I need a gun?
Before y'all judge me, be clear
Don't be quick to judge me, let me explain first
We got nothing but heat here, beware, we here
We have only the best here, beware, we are present
What's my name? Got chicks twisted, like, what's my game?
My name causes confusion, girls don't know what to expect
Pimp things still the same
I'm still living the same luxurious lifestyle
I smash it, I don't harass it
I have consensual sex, I don't harass anyone
Ma, I'm a baller, I score and pass it
I'm a skilled player, both in sports and life
Feel me, still be filthy
Understand my success, I'm still wealthy
If making hits is a crime, I plead guilty
If being successful is wrong, then I'm guilty
And this is what we came to do
Our goal tonight is to party
Party, Diddy, Usher, game is through, come on
We are partying hard, our night is complete
It's right around eleven o'clock
It's almost eleven at night
One of your girls just called
One of your female friends just called
Asked you how you look, are you ready?
She asked if you're done getting ready
You tell her you look hot
You responded that you look amazing
Not to worry at all
She has nothing to worry about
Niggas will be shook, y'all doing it heavy
Guys will be intimidated, you'll be the center of attention
She's telling you she might change
She's considering changing her outfit
But you tell her not to
You advise her to stick with her original choice
She knows that she looks stunning, it'll be fun
She's confident she looks great, it will be a good time
The club will be full of game
The club will have many guys trying to pick up girls
But none of that has got you
You're not interested in those guys
Me, I think you're running 'cause I'm the one
I believe you're avoiding those guys to be with me
I don't know what you came to do, girl
I'm not sure what your plans are, girl
What you came to do tonight
What you have in mind for tonight
But I came to party oh
But I'm here to have fun
You're probably thinking to yourself, what's the occasion?
You're likely wondering what's the reason for us being here
And believe me, girl, I don't do sex for fun
Trust me, I'm not just interested in sex
The perfect gentleman in every situation
I'm always a perfect gentleman
And the only thing that's missing is the one
The only thing missing for me is the perfect partner
Is it you?
Could you be the one I'm looking for?
Sing it (la, la, la)
Sing along with me (la, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Girls from the ghetto (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
Girls from the suburbs (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
International girls, do you understand me? (la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la)
(la, la, la)
Had to take the time
I had to take a moment
To open up your mind
To make you more open-minded
That's exactly what you are: open
That's what makes you so open-minded
You got the mesmerizing grind
Your moves are hypnotic
Your shape should be a crime
You have a fantastic figure
Damn baby you're a star, you're smoking
You're amazing and attractive
It's real serious
I'm being sincere
You're so fine, girl
You're incredibly attractive, girl
At the end of the day, I'm going home with you
Ultimately, I want to spend the night with you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Faith Renee Evans, Pharrell L. Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelbull4344
2001 usher was untouchable lol… he could sing and his dancing was insane
@qdontae6
Right my boy prime was godly!! 01-05
@gmcneoplan84
Back in the 2001 to 2003 period, if you had Diddy as a guest star on your song AND the Neptunes producing the same song, then you were SUPER hot or a pop culture commodity. Back in the early 2000s, it wasn't cheap getting a Neptunes beat or having Diddy guest star on yo shit.
@tremainworrell5997
1:40
This is my favorite part of Usher's singing bridge
@KingNapz
That bridge! 🔥🔥🔥
@adamgordon2572
King Napz * That’s Neptune’s signature 🔥🔥
@jayskicksnfits9372
@@adamgordon2572 *Neptunes' .
@koffiged
Tag the bridge please
@brendonsheffield6372
Best part of the song
@U_Tuba
@@brendonsheffield6372I listen to this song just for the bridge alone. Very inspiring!