No Diggity
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Ariana Savalas Lyrics
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Baby got ′em open all over town
Strictly biz, she don't play around
Cover much ground, cocaine by the pound
Getting paid is a forte
Each and every day, true player way
I can′t get her out of my mind
(Say what)
East side to the west side
Pushing phat rides, ain't no surprise
She got tricks in the stash
Stacking up the cash
Quick when it comes to the gas
By no means average
It's always she′s got to have it
Baby, you′re a perfect ten, I wanna get in
Let me come in, so I can win
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it, bag it up now
I like the way you work it
No diggity, bout to bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it, bag it up now
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up
She's got class and style
And balance by the pound
Shorty, never act wild
Very low key on the profile
Catching feelings is a no
Let me tell you how it goes
Curves the words, spins the verbs
Lovin′ it curves so freak what you heard
Rollin' with the phatness
You never quite know what the half is
You got to pay to play
Just for shorty, bang-bang, to look your way
I like the way you work it
Top notch, Trumped tight, every day
You′re blowing my mind, baby, in time
Maybe, I can get you in my ride
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it, bag it up now
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I'm bout to bag it up
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I′m bout to bag it, bag it up now
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I'm about to bag it up
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Hey yo, damn that girl looks good
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Play on, play on play on
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Damn that girl looks good
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
No no no
I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I′m hunting, looking for a come up
This is freaking awesome
Now I′m gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come up
This is freaking awesome
Now, now I′m gonna pop some tags (I like the way you work it)
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up now
The song "No Diggity" by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox feat. Ariana Savalas is a cover of the 1996 hit song by Blackstreet. The lyrics describe a woman who is confident, successful, and in control. She's not interested in catching feelings or being played by men who can't keep up with her. The singer is enamored with her and can't stop thinking about her. He's also impressed by her class, style, and ability to balance everything she has going on in her life. The chorus "I like the way you work it, no diggity, I gotta bag it up" expresses the singer's desire to be with this woman.
The song also features a spoken word section by Ariana Savalas, which adds to the vintage feel of the cover. The inclusion of the spoken word section and the overall jazz-infused cover give the song a sophisticated, classic vibe, while still maintaining the original's R&B sound.
Overall, the lyrics of "No Diggity" celebrate a confident, independent woman who knows what she wants and won't settle for less, and the singer's desire to be with her despite the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Shorty, get down, good Lord
Addressing a woman to dance suggestively
Baby got ′em open all over town
The woman is sexy, attracting attention everywhere
Strictly biz, she don't play around
The woman is all business and doesn't mess around
Cover much ground, cocaine by the pound
The woman is well-traveled and deals with drugs
Getting paid is a forte
Making money is one of her strong suits
Each and every day, true player way
Daily life is about playing hard like a true player
I can′t get her out of my mind
The woman is constantly on his mind
(Say what)
I think about the girl all the time (wow wow)
He can't stop thinking about her all the time
East side to the west side
Pushing phat rides, ain't no surprise
Traveling and owning expensive cars is common for her
She got tricks in the stash
Stacking up the cash
Quick when it comes to the gas
The woman is clever with hidden resources, always making quick money
By no means average
It's always she′s got to have it
She is unique and always wants something
Baby, you′re a perfect ten, I wanna get in
Let me come in, so I can win
She's hot and he wants to be with her to improve his chances
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it, bag it up now
He likes the way she flirts and wants to win her over
She's got class and style
And balance by the pound
She is elegant, fashionable, and weighs a lot
Shorty, never act wild
Very low key on the profile
The woman is calm and maintains a low profile
Catching feelings is a no
Let me tell you how it goes
Curves the words, spins the verbs
Lovin′ it curves so freak what you heard
She doesn't want a relationship; she uses smooth talk to seduce people
Rollin' with the phatness
You never quite know what the half is
She's rich and has secrets
You got to pay to play
Just for shorty, bang-bang, to look your way
To get her attention, he has to pay
Top notch, Trumped tight, every day
You′re blowing my mind, baby, in time
Maybe, I can get you in my ride
She's high-quality, impressing him, and he wants her in his car, eventually
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Hey yo, damn that girl looks good
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Play on, play on play on
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
Damn that girl looks good
Hey yo, hey yo, hey yo, hey yo
No no no
Various expressions of admiration for the woman's looks
I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I′m hunting, looking for a come up
This is freaking awesome
He has little money, but shops at thrift stores for a cheap come up and thinks it's amazing
Now I′m gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I - I - I'm hunting, looking for a come up
This is freaking awesome
Repeating the previous lines
Now, now I′m gonna pop some tags (I like the way you work it)
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up now
Repeating the chorus and describing his attraction to the woman
Writer(s): Richard Vick Iii, William Withers, William Stewart, Teddy Riley, Lynise Walters, Chauncey Hannibal
Contributed by Victoria N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sophiedaawesome3426
One minute I'm sitting in my bedroom, I blink, and I'm in a smokey dim lit bar, men playing a game of cards with cigars in between their yellowed teeth, and LA signs flashing through the window. Beautiful
@bleachedwhite5067
Yo, be my friend.
@agod5608
Thanks for the word picture.
@davesalisbury1820
100% Accurate! I could even smell the bar and smoke…
@luvmyspawn
"I like the way you work it" will never sound the same again.
@gregwilson2068
+Nicole Weatherford Yeah.... Hot Diggity!
@dansouthlondon9873
+Nicole Weatherford it literally gave me a boner.
@luvmyspawn
+Dan South thank you for sharing that with me. ;)
@dansouthlondon9873
no worries ;*
@camwheel
+Nicole Weatherford You should look up Chet Faker's cover of this song. I listened to that version before I heard this, so I'm probably biased. But I think his version was easily the best.