Rashawnna Guy (born October 1, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois), better known sim… Read Full Bio ↴Rashawnna Guy (born October 1, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois), better known simply as Shawnna, is a rapper, singer and daughter of the legendary blues musician Buddy Guy signed to Ludacris' label Disturbing Tha Peace. She is also a former member of the rap group Infamous Syndicate, who released one album, 1999's Changing The Game. She released her debut solo album, Worth Tha Weight, in 2004 and her second album, Block Music, was released in 2006. Her upcoming projects include a collab album with Ludacris titled Battle of the Sexes and recording her third album. She is known for her rapid fire delivery and her sexual themes, and is one of only three female rappers, along with Lil' Kim and Remy Ma, to ever have a #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with 2003's "Stand Up" with Ludacris.

What Can I Do
Shawnna Lyrics

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What can I do..
Cause I can't keep from drinkin this yak
And I can't keep from smokin dem sacks
Am I a fool
What can I do..
Cause they be callin me all the time
And I think I'm gonna lose my mind
What can I do [Repeat: x 2]

Damn... I'm fucked up again and I think I'm finna throw my guts up again
But I can't move cause I'm stuck off the Gin and the Henn and Bicardi
And Remy, lets hit the party its in me
And I still got a fifth of sommo whiskey

Tipsy, feelin real shiesty and risky
Bangin' a bitch if she want to get frisky
Niggaz want to get up on the fifth lets go!
Niggaz want to get up on a O lets roll
Niggaz got da 50s of da dro and they swole

Put it in da Swisher finna smoke it like whoa
Don't understand me I don't want a Grammy
Just hand me a hand fulla goddamn whammys
Fluffed out and fancy packed where dat Yancy
Now ride bumpin How High in da Camry. Whoa!

[Chorus]
Dude... I stay so high... I can't stop drinkin..
I feel like a fool am I losin my mind Baby Bubba I'm
Dude... I stay so high... I can't stop drinkin..
I feel like a fool am I losin my mind

[Shawnna]
Ain't goin' front like I don't smoke huff

that's prob' why a mothafucka throw so rough
I drink dark liquor so I think I'm tough

Overall Meaning

In Shawnna's song "What Can I Do," she explores the struggles of addiction to substances such as alcohol and marijuana. She admits that she is unable to control her urge to drink and smoke and feels like a fool for succumbing to them constantly. The lyrics portray the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of addiction, unable to escape the clutches of alcohol and marijuana despite knowing the negative consequences. Shawnna talks about her experience of feeling tipsy and risky while under the influence of Gin, Henn, Bacardi, Remy, and whiskey. She admits to being high and unable to control her urge to smoke or drink, which puts her at risk for throwing up again. She also mentions how others around her are affected, as people continue to call her even when she is under the influence.

The chorus repeats throughout the song, conveying the sense of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of addiction that one can't seem to break without help. The lyrics suggest that the singer may be questioning her choices, as she contemplates whether she is losing her mind in the process of trying to quit.

Overall, analyzing these lyrics, It is evident that Shawnna is portraying the difficulties of battling addiction and how hard it can be to seek help and overcome it.

Line by Line Meaning

What can I do..
I'm in a difficult situation and I'm not sure how to handle it.

Cause I can't keep from drinkin this yak
I have trouble controlling my alcohol consumption.

And I can't keep from smokin dem sacks
I struggle with controlling my marijuana use.

Am I a fool
I'm questioning my own intelligence and decision-making ability.

Cause they be callin me all the time
My acquaintances are frequently contacting me to participate in these activities.

And I think I'm gonna lose my mind
I feel like these lifestyle choices are taking a toll on my sanity.

Damn... I'm fucked up again and I think I'm finna throw my guts up again
I am extremely intoxicated and feel like I may vomit.

But I can't move cause I'm stuck off the Gin and the Henn and Bicardi
I am so drunk that I am incapacitated.

And Remy, lets hit the party its in me
I want to continue partying and drinking more alcohol.

And I still got a fifth of sommo whiskey
I have another bottle of whiskey that I plan to drink.

Tipsy, feelin real shiesty and risky
I am feeling reckless and my judgment is impaired.

Bangin' a bitch if she want to get frisky
I am willing to engage in sexual activity if a woman shows interest.

Niggaz want to get up on the fifth lets go!
My friends want to drink more and continue the party.

Niggaz want to get up on a O lets roll
My friends want to purchase more marijuana and smoke it.

Niggaz got da 50s of da dro and they swole
My friends have large bags of marijuana and are excited to smoke it.

Put it in da Swisher finna smoke it like whoa
We plan to roll the marijuana in a Swisher cigar and smoke it.

Don't understand me I don't want a Grammy
I am not concerned with receiving accolades or recognition for my music.

Just hand me a hand fulla goddamn whammys
I am more interested in obtaining a large amount of money.

Fluffed out and fancy packed where dat Yancy
I am dressed nicely and carrying a lot of cash.

Now ride bumpin How High in da Camry. Whoa!
We are driving in a Toyota Camry and listening to the song 'How High' while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Dude... I stay so high... I can't stop drinkin..
I am perpetually high on drugs and unable to stop drinking alcohol.

I feel like a fool am I losin my mind Baby Bubba I'm
I feel like my lifestyle is causing me to make foolish decisions and may be damaging my mental health.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELISSA A ELLIOTT, R. GUY, BRIAN MILLER, KANYE WEST, KANYE OMARI WEST

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