Tip
Raphael Saadiq feat. Q Lyrics


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Know ima dog
I don't play with no pussy cat
Get in dem draws
Kill that lil kitty Kat
She grab my balls
When I hit it from the back
Dont hit the mall
Unless I go spin some racks
I know you fraud
And your trap is on tip toe
My pockets swole
Like a motherfucking lymph node
Still in the hood
A place that you cant go
I know you scared
So you need stay home
Your trap ain't doing numbers
That shit tip toe
My shit ringing off the hook
Like a flip phone
Ratchet bitch fuck her
Pulling off her clip phone
Might trip all dis drip
You can slip on uh
I just got dem bags
Bout to get them gone
Busting open bags
In the living room
Bustin no discussion
If my cousin got em
In the zoom
Fuck it ima fuck
But I ain't in the mood
Shawty want a break
I gave her interlude
I put on a show
Get it by the load
Sell it how you want
Break it down
You can get a gram
You can get a O
Been around
Every side of town
Still be throwing 4S
Hold it down
When niggas not around
I be on my own
never dolo
Strap be on my clothing
Like a logo
Trap be going pogo
I got sticks
Might pull up with dem horses
Like its polo
My advice is keep yo distance
Dont try me dats a no no
Double o
Know ima dog
I don't play with no pussy cat
Get in dem draws
Kill that lil kitty Kat
She grab my balls
When I hit it from the back
Dont hit the mall
Unless I go spin some racks
I know you fraud
And your trap is on tip toe
My pockets swole
Like a muhfuckin lymph node
Still in the hood
A place that you cant go
I know you scared
So you need stay home
He cross the line
I givem a halo
Still in the hood
Where you cant go
Pop a couple shots
Then I lay low
I'm to busy running up
a bank roll
He got hit by a stick
That he ain't never seen
Guns come equipped
With infrared beams
Aint no standard clips
We got magazines
Couple blue hundreds
Stuffed in my jeans
You know how I get
Bout my paper
Pop a couple shots
Now I'm disturbing the neighbors
I give a fuck bout a hater
Fuck around send that boy to the maker
Couple bad bitches they on my radar
Fuck her good
But no I can't save her
I got them racks ain't signed to no label
Bitch I'm connected
Aint talking bout cable
Know ima dog
I don't play with no pussy cat
Get in dem draws
Kill that lil kitty Kat
She grab my balls
When I hit it from the back
Don't hit the mall
Unless I go spin some racks
I know you fraud
And your trap is on tip toe
My pockets swole
Like a motherfucking lymph node
Still in the hood
A place that you cant go




I know you scared
So you need stay home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Tip" by Raphael Saadiq featuring Q are explicit and describe the street life where the singer of the story is involved in drug dealing, gun violence, and illicit sex. The song is not promoting these activities but rather telling a story of someone who is living this way of life. The opening lines, "Know I'm a dog, I don't play with no pussy cat," show that the singer is confident in his abilities and is not afraid of danger. He discusses his sexual conquests and boasts about having a lot of money in his pocket.


The song references the trap, which is a term used to describe the place where drugs are sold. The singer of the song suggests that his trap is doing better than others in the business, which is why he has more money than others. He also talks about violence and gun use, using phrases like "He got hit by a stick that he ain't never seen," and "guns come equipped with infrared beams."


The song is telling a vivid story of a person living in the street life, with lyrics that vividly depict the dangerous lifestyle that the singer is leading. It's not glorifying these actions, but rather showing how these situations can be fatal for those who are living it.


Line by Line Meaning

Know ima dog
I am a player who can't be tamed.


I don't play with no pussy cat
I don't engage with people who are soft, weak or inferior.


Get in dem draws
Give me access to your body, sexually.


Kill that lil kitty Kat
Sexually dominate and control the woman who is submissive to me.


She grab my balls
I am in control of the sexual situation.


When I hit it from the back
When I have sex with the woman from behind.


Dont hit the mall
Don't go to the mall unless I have money to spend.


Unless I go spin some racks
Unless I have a sufficient amount of money to make purchases.


I know you fraud
I know you are fake, a liar or trying to deceive me.


And your trap is on tip toe
Your illegal activities are done discreetly or secretly.


My pockets swole
I have a lot of money.


Like a motherfucking lymph node
I am rich to the point of excess.


Still in the hood
I still live and operate in a dangerous and disadvantaged neighbourhood.


A place that you cant go
You cannot handle the challenges of this neighbourhood.


I know you scared
I know you are weak or intimidated by me.


So you need stay home
You should avoid challenges and stay safe at home.


Your trap ain't doing numbers
Your illegal activities are not generating enough revenue.


That shit tip toe
Your illegal activities are done on a small scale or discreetly.


My shit ringing off the hook
My illicit activities are generating a lot of money and attention.


Like a flip phone
A reference to the early 2000s mobile phone trend where flip phones were popular.


Ratchet bitch fuck her
I have sex with low-quality and easy women.


Pulling off her clip phone
Removing the clothes of the woman before engaging in sexual activity with her.


Might trip all dis drip
Looking good with expensive clothing, shoes or jewellery.


You can slip on uh
Watch out because my lifestyle is enviable and glamorous.


I just got dem bags
I successfully acquired a large amount of money or drugs.


Bout to get them gone
I am going to quickly sell the drugs that I have acquired.


Busting open bags
I am immediately opening up the bags of drugs for my own personal use or for sale.


In the living room
I have no regard for the safety or privacy of others, even when doing illegal activities.


Bustin no discussion
I am reckless and impulsive in my behaviour, even when doing illegal things.


If my cousin got em
If my relatives or close associates have drugs or money, I will use it for my own benefit.


In the zoom
In the chat group or community for illegal activities online or offline.


Fuck it ima fuck
I am impulsive and will have sex with women without regard for my own safety.


But I ain't in the mood
Sometimes I can feel depressed or unenthusiastic about sex or life in general.


Shawty want a break
The woman I am having sex with wants to take a break from intercourse.


I gave her interlude
I gave her a brief period of rest from sexual activities.


I put on a show
I am a showman who likes to perform in front of others.


Get it by the load
I successfully acquire large quantities of drugs or money.


Sell it how you want
I sell drugs and give the customer the freedom to choose how they want to use it.


Break it down
Breaking down a large quantity of drugs into smaller portions for sale.


You can get a gram
A smaller quantity of drugs available for purchase.


You can get a O
A larger quantity of drugs available for purchase.


Been around
I am experienced and knowledgeable about the drug scene in many areas.


Every side of town
I know how to acquire and sell drugs in every neighbourhood.


Still be throwing 4S
I am a member of the Bloods gang, identifiable by the hand sign 4S.


Hold it down
I have control and power over my territory or my gang.


When niggas not around
I am able to act and behave however I want when other gang members are not present.


I be on my own
I am independent and have no loyalties to anyone but myself.


never dolo
I always have armed weapons for self-defense and to maintain my power.


Strap be on my clothing
I always carry a hidden gun with me for protection and intimidation.


Like a logo
A gun is essential to my personal brand and identity.


Trap be going pogo
My illegal activities are going smoothly, quickly and lucratively.


I got sticks
I have access to a large and deadly quantity of guns.


Might pull up with dem horses
I have access to, or am going to arrive with, expensive cars and other vehicles.


Like its polo
A reference to the prestigious and expensive sport of polo.


My advice is keep yo distance
Stay away from me and my illegal or dangerous activities.


Dont try me dats a no no
Do not mess with me or disrespect me, as it will result in violent retaliation.


Double o
A reference to the 007 agent, who is dangerous, powerful and iconic.




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Written by: Anthony Frazier, Marquell Pettiford

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Who’s here in 2023? Got to rock that beginning over and over again ❤️this song

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1999 was a golden year for SO many genres of music, hip-hop, house, rnb, even pop. Will be playing this classic until the day I die.

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Saadiq is so underrated as a musician.

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This song still goes hard, 20 years later. Talk about timeless!

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2022 still hard!

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Absolutely!!! It's been 20 years? Damn! Its a classic on its own but its the sample that makes it feel timeless.

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