Hoochies Need Love Too
Paradise Lyrics

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoochie (hoochies need love too)
Acknowledging that hoochies (women who are promiscuous or dress provocatively) also need love and affection.

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo (you know we gotta have it, yeah)
Expressing the need and desire for love and intimacy.

Groove with me (hoochies need love too)
Inviting hoochies to dance and enjoy life while reminding them that they too deserve love and care.

So you're trippin' 'cause I'm a little rougher than you're used to
Addressing those who are uncomfortable with a more assertive and confident partner.

I ain't the one you act a fool to
Warning others not to disrespect or underestimate the artist.

Step to me wrong and I'ma snap your neck
Showing the consequences of crossing the singer's boundaries.

And put your ho in check, and if you take another step
Ensuring that others' actions will have consequences and that the singer will protect their boundaries.

Back in the day, if I remember
Reflecting on the past and how things used to be.

Clearly, you had the hanky for a hoochie, now you're frontin' when you're near me
Calling out someone who used to be attracted to hoochies but now pretends not to be.

And you know a hoochie ain't a hizzoe
Distinguishing a hoochie (someone who dresses provocatively or is sexually active) from a hizzoe (a promiscuous woman).

That's why you gotta dizzo
Implying that someone who cannot see the difference between the two needs to learn and adjust their behavior.

But really, you don't hear me though
Expressing frustration at someone who refuses to listen or understand.

But anyway, I ain't trippin'
Asserting that the singer is not bothered or affected by others' opinions or behavior.

So don't you slip 'cause I'm dippin'
Warning someone not to cross the singer's boundaries or they will be left behind.

And sucker, you ain't pimpin', uh
Insulting someone who tries to act like a pimp or player but is unsuccessful.

You gotta step to a hoochie with a lil' more game on your tongue
Advising someone to approach a hoochie with more confidence and skills to be successful.

Or your ass'll get hung
Warning someone that they will suffer negative consequences if they do not respect the artist's boundaries when approaching hoochies.

And I don't need a father figure
Making it clear that the singer does not need someone to protect or guide them like a father figure.

Daddy dearest tryna nut up
Mocking someone who tries to act like a dominant, protective figure but comes across as comical or foolish.

Put your game up or shut the fuck up
Challenging someone to improve their skills or to stop talking if they cannot back up their words.

And about that lil' tramp you supportin'
Calling out someone for supporting a promiscuous or provocative woman (a hoochie).

You're starin' me down, but I'm that hoochie you was shortin'
Pointing out that someone who used to be attracted to hoochies is now judging the artist for being one.

Everybody's out to diss a hoochie
Observing that there is a negative attitude and stereotypes surrounding hoochies.

But don't even front, just light up a blunt
Advising others not to judge or pretend to be better than hoochies but to relax and enjoy life instead.

You gots to groove me to step to me
Emphasizing that others need to understand and connect with the singer before approaching them romantically.

Ooh-wee, ooh-wee, do he want me?
Expressing excitement and uncertainty about someone's romantic interest in the singer.

Or is he just a freaky brother fiendin' for some booty?
Questioning whether someone is genuinely interested in the singer or just looking for sex.

You got another thing comin', little nigga
Warning someone not to underestimate or disrespect the artist.

We grew up on the same block, we went through the same shit
Pointing out that the artist and someone else had a similar upbringing and experiences.

Now how you gonna have me deal with you? You's a trick
Rejecting someone who is not respectful or genuine in their approach to the singer.

We both saw your mama get beat down by your pops
Connecting with someone based on shared experiences of witnessing domestic violence.

And saw your auntie get freaked down by your pops
Describing another instance of witnessing sexual exploitation and violence in someone's family.

And watched your ass get tore down
Describing how the artist saw someone else suffer negative consequences or humiliation.

Just like your pops, and you gets no props
Insulting someone by linking them to undesirable or abusive behavior they witnessed in their family.

Now you're tryna educate your mind
Observing that someone is trying to improve themselves and learn.

Five percent inclined, and you never touch the swine
Describing someone as belonging to the Five Percent Nation, a religious and cultural movement, and following dietary restrictions.

But what about that old fade that you're sportin'?
Pointing out a contradiction or inconsistency in someone's behavior or style.

You're starin' me down, but I'm that hoochie you was shortin' (yeah)
Repeating that someone who used to be attracted to hoochies is now judging the singer for being one.

So step to the left of mine
Telling someone to stay away from the singer or their partner.

Cock it out when I'm ringin' your chimes
Suggestively referring to sexual activity with the artist's partner.

A chocolate brother on my arm, and he's fine
Boasting about the artist's handsome partner and their relationship.

Groovin' 'cause I know he's right here
Feeling happy and confident because the singer's partner is with them.

And can't nobody jump in my groove, I pumps fear
Asserting that others cannot interfere in the singer's relationship because they are confident and intimidating.

And don't be lookin' at my man, heffer, I'm peepin' you
Warning someone not to look at the artist's partner or they will face the artist's wrath.

A hoochie or not, my size eight'll be deep in you
Threatening physical violence or revenge on someone who disrespects the artist or their partner.

Forget the peace treaty when you're steppin' to a sweetie
Advising others not to start conflict or disrespect the artist when approaching them romantically.

Sucker, you can't understand, I got his back-up if he needs me
Asserting that the singer will always defend and support their partner, even in conflict or danger.

Just like that Bonnie and Clyde, or that gangster and that hoochie
Comparing the artist and their partner to iconic historical couples who were romantically intertwined and loyal to each other in difficult circumstances.

Yeah, I gotta have me a brother strong enough to groove me
Describing the singer's preference for a confident, assertive, and attractive partner.

Even though I'm a hoo-hoo-hoochie
Reiterating that the singer embraces and cherishes their identity as a hoochie.

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoochies need love too (hoochies need love too, yeah)
Acknowledging and affirming that hoochies, like everyone else, need and deserve love and care.

Even though I'm a hoochie (hoochies need love too)
Emphasizing that being a hoochie does not make the artist any less deserving of love and affection.

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, don't you know we need love too (hoochies need love too)
Asserting that hoochies, like everyone else, have emotional and physical needs that require love and care.

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo (you know we gotta have it, you know we gotta have it)
Expressing the urgent and intense need for love and intimacy.

Even though I'm a hoochie (you know we gotta have it)
Reiterating that the singer, despite being a hoochie, desires and deserves love and affection.

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoochies need love too (hoochies need love too)
Affirming that hoochies, like everyone else, should not be judged or excluded from love and care based on their sexuality or appearance.

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo (you know we gotta have it)
Repeating the urgent and intense need for love and intimacy.

Even though, even though I'm a hoochie (yeah, hoochies need love too)
Emphasizing again that the artist, despite being a hoochie, desires and deserves love and affection like everyone else.

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoochies need love too
Reiterating that hoochies should not be excluded from love and care based on their sexuality or appearance.