Go Getta
R Kelly ft young jeezy Lyrics


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Young Jeezy, CT
And ya boy Kells
Yeah, 8732, what it do, nigga?
Haha, that's right, keep clapping y'all (KP, I got you, homie)
Ayy DJ, you playin' with us, turn it up
Let's go get 'em Jeezy, oh, oh, oh

You know we trap all day (oh), we play all night (oh)
This is the life of a, the life of a (ayy)
Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)
We in the club, you see a bad bitch, point her out (oh)
Yeah, you damn right I'ma (ayy)
You damn right I'ma
Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)

Enemy of the state, they callin' me Will Smith
Thing on my side, you can call that Jada
Them boys talkin' down, yeah, we call them haters
I'm ballin' right now, so we'll get back to that later
I'll be the first to admit, I'm such an alcoholic
Only blow that good shit, yeah, that whatchamacallit
Catch me posted on the block in something exotic
'07, yeah, same color Hypnotic
I'm on the outside lookin', and I want in
My homie did the same thing and he got ten
Just took a loss, still tryna win
Ain't tryna give back, so what you tryna spend?

You know we trap all day (oh), we play all night (oh)
This is the life of a, the life of a (ayy)
Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)
We in the club, you see a bad bitch, point her out (oh)
Yeah, you damn right I'ma (ayy)
You damn right I'ma
Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)

We live life on the edge like it's no tomorrow (damn)
Then grind hard like it's no today
Then do the same shit like it's yesterday
The game never stop, so who's next to play?
Against all odds, you can place your bets
Yeah, I'm just gettin' started, so I ain't done yet (nah)
Risk it all, you can lose your life
What else can I say? That's a hell of a price (damn)
I don't under 'cause I over-stand
No time for mistakes, so I over-plan
I'm in the club like what?
Four-five with me, and I'm a stay thuggin' 'til the feds come get me (oh, oh, oh)

You know we trap all day (oh), we play all night (oh)
This is the life of a, the life of a (ayy)
Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)
We in the club, you see a bad bitch, point her out (oh)
Yeah, you damn right I'ma (ayy)
You damn right I'ma
Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)

Hey, hey, this is how we play
When we roll up to the club high, sittin' on twenty treys
Hop out like we fabulous
Top models grabbin' us
They love them go gettas, only in America
Put D on chicks like Wallace
Turn 'em forward now, they can have all this
Can't deny it when you see the wheels spinnin'
Boy Kells out the coupe in Miami white linen
Chips big spendin', walk up out the club with a shit load of women
Soon as I see what I like I'ma get it
I'ma get it, ooh, I'ma get it
'Cause I'ma go getta

You know we trap all day (oh), we play all night (oh)
This is the life of a, the life of a (ayy)
Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)
We in the club, you see a bad bitch, point her out (oh)
Yeah, you damn right I'ma (ayy)




You damn right I'ma
Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song “Go Getta” by R Kelly feat Young Jeezy is a hip hop/rap song that shows the lifestyle of a couple of men who are involved in trapping and playing throughout the day and night. They call themselves Go Gettas which means they will get whatever they desire. They live on the edge but have no fear, they grind hard and play harder. This song is for people who don’t plan on losing and don’t settle for less. The lyrics describe their luxurious lifestyle and how women are attracted to them because of the money, the success, and the power.


The song speaks to the lavish lifestyle of trapping, clubbing, and hooking up with women. They are constantly on the move and willing to risk everything they have to get everything they want. The song also brings up several notable names such as Will Smith, Jada Pinkett, and Wallace. They are referencing well-known celebrities and how they too have become successful, but in a different field. They are trying to tell the audience that anyone can be a Go Getta if they have the drive to go after what they want.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Go Getta" four times, showing the urge to always pursue success and enjoyment. The song receives a lot of airplay in clubs, it has become a club anthem.


Line by Line Meaning

Young Jeezy, CT
Introducing Young Jeezy, who represents Connecticut


And ya boy Kells
Referring to R Kelly


Yeah, 8732, what it do, nigga?
Acknowledging the brand 8732 and greeting the audience


Haha, that's right, keep clapping y'all (KP, I got you, homie)
Encouraging the audience to keep clapping and shouting out to a friend named KP


Ayy DJ, you playin' with us, turn it up
Requesting the DJ to turn up the music


Let's go get 'em Jeezy, oh, oh, oh
Encouraging Young Jeezy to perform


You know we trap all day (oh), we play all night (oh)
Acknowledging the lifestyle of trapping and playing all day and night


This is the life of a, the life of a (ayy)
The lifestyle referred to is that of a go-getter


Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)
Emphasizing the importance of being a go-getter


We in the club, you see a bad bitch, point her out (oh)
Spotting an attractive woman in the club and pointing her out


Yeah, you damn right I'ma (ayy)
Agreeing that the woman is indeed attractive


Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)
Reinforcing the importance of being a go-getter


Enemy of the state, they callin' me Will Smith
Comparing himself to the character Will Smith played in the movie Enemy of the State


Thing on my side, you can call that Jada
Referring to his weapon as Jada, which is a reference to Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's wife


Them boys talkin' down, yeah, we call them haters
Labeling those who speak negatively as haters


I'm ballin' right now, so we'll get back to that later
Bringing up his current success and promising to elaborate on it later


I'll be the first to admit, I'm such an alcoholic
Confessing to having an alcohol addiction


Only blow that good shit, yeah, that whatchamacallit
Acknowledging his preference for high-quality marijuana


Catch me posted on the block in something exotic
Being seen in the streets driving an expensive car


'07, yeah, same color Hypnotic
Referring to the year 2007, where he drove a car of the same color as a popular drink called Hypnotic


I'm on the outside lookin', and I want in
Desiring to be part of the successful group


My homie did the same thing and he got ten
Referring to a friend who got a ten-year sentence for illegal activity


Just took a loss, still tryna win
Experiencing a setback but still striving for success


Ain't tryna give back, so what you tryna spend?
Not willing to give up success, and asking what the person is willing to do to achieve it


We live life on the edge like it's no tomorrow (damn)
Living life dangerously, as if there is no tomorrow


Then grind hard like it's no today
Working hard and hustling as if there is no present time


The game never stop, so who's next to play?
The hustle never ends, so who is ready to compete?


Against all odds, you can place your bets
Remaining confident despite the odds and inviting others to bet against him


Yeah, I'm just gettin' started, so I ain't done yet (nah)
Feeling like he's only beginning to showcase his potential


Risk it all, you can lose your life
The stakes are high, and one's life can be lost in pursuit of success


What else can I say? That's a hell of a price (damn)
Acknowledging the high price of success


I don't under 'cause I over-stand
Rather than just understand, he overstands meaning he analyzes and comprehends things deeply


No time for mistakes, so I over-plan
Placing great value on being prepared to avoid mistakes


I'm in the club like what?
Being in the club wondering what to do next


Four-five with me, and I'm a stay thuggin' 'til the feds come get me (oh, oh, oh)
Referring to carrying a gun, and being willing to stay in the streets until the authorities take him


Hey, hey, this is how we play
Explaining the way they play to the audience


When we roll up to the club high, sittin' on twenty treys
Driving to the club on twenty-inch wheels and being high


Hop out like we fabulous
Making a grand entrance


Top models grabbin' us
Attracting the attention of top models


They love them go gettas, only in America
Showing how being a go-getter is attractive and popular in America


Put D on chicks like Wallace
Dressing attractive women by giving them designer clothes


Turn 'em forward now, they can have all this
Making the women look and feel good and rewarding them with success


Can't deny it when you see the wheels spinnin'
Bragging about the car's wheels spinning


Boy Kells out the coupe in Miami white linen
Driving in a white car while wearing white linen while in Miami


Chips big spendin', walk up out the club with a shit load of women
Spending a lot of money at the club and leaving with many women


Soon as I see what I like I'ma get it
Going after what he wants when he sees it


I'ma get it, ooh, I'ma get it
Reinforcing his determination to get what he wants


Go getta (ayy), go getta (ayy), go getta (yeah)
Reiterating the importance of being a go-getter




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Kelly, Johnny Jackson, Andrew Harr, Jay Jenkins, Kevin Cossom, Tanya Jones, Allan Felder, Norman Harris, Jermaine Jackson

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@winnerbase2468

Despite Kelly’s issues , You can never run away from the fact that he is a musical genius 💯

@taylorcros8058

Hell nah

@malcolmxpanther

Yet you clicked on the song

@taylorcros8058

@Go Home Roger I clicked on the song because I thought the song sounded good but I didn't know r Kelly sing this song until I clicked on it so zip it

@nolimitdeuce

Fr 💯

@liamcarpenter6277

@Taylor Cros bro said “zip it” 💀

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@stanleymoumolua1446

I am happy the fact that I grew up in great rap era. This is when music was soul.

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2nd that. 🏆

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greatest era ever
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@alphagerudo6242

I'm 34 chick and same I'm on a roll either these backyard bangers from 2000's I say backyard because I'm in the Bible belt then when I drove through Memphis and Birmingham to Panama city at 21 hearing hella bangers on yalls standard radio stations I was 🤯🎶

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