Get It
Shawty Lo Lyrics
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Well goddamn I done found my style (I done found my style)
I done found my swag (found my swag)
You can nip it in the bud, you can put it in the bag (in the bag)
Dope boys let's get get get it, get it
Let's get get get it
Ay, let's get get get it
Rep where you from if you get get get it
Well goddamn I done found my style (I done found my style)
I done found my swag (found my swag)
You can nip it in the bud, you can put it in the bag (in the bag)
It was a typical mornin'
I'm yawnin' cause I'm horny
Off in Magic City star studded on a Monday
Valet cost a hundred
It don't really matter cause I'm gettin' to the money
I'm the man now who want it
Y'all makin' it rain but the kid got it stormin'
Well goddamn Lo give it to 'em
A hundred thousand bissh I'm finna do it, do it
I'm a freak, I like to see the girls do it
I still got em for the L-O
17 5 all you gotta do it holl-O
Remember '96 burnt orange Monte Carlo
Dope boys got them girls gone wild (gone wild)
Well goddamn I done found my style (I done found my style)
I done found my swag (found my swag)
You can nip it in the bud, you can put it in the bag (in the bag)
Dope boys let's get get get it, get it
Let's get get get it
Ay, let's get get get it
Rep where you from if you get get get it
Dope boys got them girls gone wild (gone wild)
Well goddamn I done found my style (I done found my style)
I done found my swag (found my swag)
You can nip it in the bud, you can put it in the bag (in the bag)
K-I N-G S-N A-P
Nope betcha can't do it like me, yep y'all some wannabes
You pussy niggas better getcha weight up
Push weight and I ain't never did a push-up
Only thang I did was lit a fork and did the cook up
Learned the recipe had the city in trouble
Yeah I already had muscle
Now I'm sittin' back and I'm watchin' money double
It's no secret I'm on the rise
I crossed the game over like Allen Iv
Why work a 9 to 5?
Fuck witcha boy get a 9 for 5
Dope boys got them girls gone wild (gone wild)
Well gotdamn I done found my style (I done found my style)
I done found my swag (found my swag)
You can nip it in the bud, you can put it in the bag (in the bag)
I know you know who I be
D-A G-R-EAT
Got the skreets on click-clack, I lock em down
Them hoes goin' crazy every time I'm in town
I'm the hottest thang smokin', the motherfuckin' truth
And I ain't playin', I make it do what it do
Ay, when I'm in the spot they know when I'm in the buildin'
Cause me and my niggas throwin' money to the ceilin
I'm chillin', grillin' these hoes when I smile
Cause dope boys got these girls goin' wild
Stacks on deck, fuck what a hater think
We young niggas and gotta keep a big bank
Dope boys got them girls gone wild (gone wild)
Well goddamn I done found my style (I done found my style)
I done found my swag (found my swag)
You can nip it in the bud, you can put it in the bag (in the bag)
Dope boys let's get get get it, get it
Let's get get get it
Ay, let's get get get it
Rep where you from if you get get get it
Dope boys got them girls gone wild (gone wild)
Well goddamn I done found my style (I done found my style)
I done found my swag (found my swag)
You can nip it in the bud, you can put it in the bag (in the bag)
In the opening stanza of "Let's Get It," Shawty Lo mentions the effect that dope boys have on getting girls wild, but he also makes it known that he has found his style and swag. He seems confident in his persona, and other people should acknowledge him for it. In the second part of the verse, Shawty Lo talks about the lavish lifestyle he's enjoyed at an Atlanta strip club called Magic City on a Monday morning. Valet costs do not faze him, and he's sure that he will make more money in return. Shawty Lo distinguishes himself as the top player and notes that rain doesn't compare to his storm.
In the second verse of the song, Shawty Lo asserts that he still has it after all these years. He touts how he knows the recipe and created the hustle, and it turned the city upside down. He aims to work for himself and not conform to a traditional job structure. He's confident in himself and crosses over the game like Allen Iverson. The next line talks about the derivative of "9 to 5." Shawty Lo notes how he would prefer to work for nine hours to give him enough money for the next five days.
"Let's Get It" is Shawty Lo's first single from his debut album "Units in the City." It was released in 2008 and peaked at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was certified Gold in 2009, selling over 500k copies.
The song was produced by Carlos โLOSโ McCain, who is also part of the rap duo D4L, which popularized the snap music sub-genre from Atlanta.
The term "dope boys" is a euphemism for drug dealers, which was a common theme in Southern rap at the time.
The single also contained a memorable chant: K-I-N-G, S-N-A-Pโnope, betcha canโt do it like meโan element that would become a staple on many of Shawty Loโs subsequent records.
The song was later remixed, featuring guest verses from Wayne, Ludacris, Plies, and Jeezy. The remix peaked at #18 on the Billboard Rap Songs chart.
Shawty Lo passed away in a 2016 car accident. In 2017, Carlos โLOSโ McCain and Jai Johanny Johanson (the drummer for The Allman Brothers Band) completed one of Shawty Lo's unreleased albums, R.I.C.O.
The song was featured in the movies "Hustlers" and "What Men Want."
The music video for the single was directed by Mr. Boomtown and features cameos from T.I., Jeezy, and Ludacris.
The chords for "Let's Get It" are not known.
Line by Line Meaning
Dope boys got them girls gone wild (gone wild)
Drug dealers can attract wild women with their money and lifestyle.
Well goddamn I done found my style (I done found my style)
I have finally discovered a style that suits me and my persona.
I done found my swag (found my swag)
I have discovered my confident and effortless style.
You can nip it in the bud, you can put it in the bag (in the bag)
You can either stop it now or have it all packed and ready to go.
Dope boys let's get get get it, get it
Drug dealers, let's make more money and increase our wealth.
Rep where you from if you get get get it
If you are getting money, represent where you're from and show it off.
It was a typical mornin'
It was just an ordinary day.
I'm yawnin' cause I'm horny
I am tired and sexually aroused at the same time.
Off in Magic City star studded on a Monday
I am at a strip club named Magic City, full of celebrities, on a Monday.
Valet cost a hundred
The valet parking fee is expensive (one hundred dollars).
It don't really matter cause I'm gettin' to the money
The cost does not matter to me because I am making a lot of money.
I'm the man now who want it
I am currently at the top and everyone wants what I have.
Y'all makin' it rain but the kid got it stormin'
Others may be making it rain (throwing money), but I have a huge amount of money that it's like a storm.
Well goddamn Lo give it to 'em
I am going to show off and give them what they want.
A hundred thousand bissh I'm finna do it, do it
I am going to spend one hundred thousand dollars and do what I want with it.
I'm a freak, I like to see the girls do it
I am interested in sexual activities and enjoy watching women participate.
I still got em for the L-O
I still have loyalty to and from my neighborhood, Bankhead in Atlanta, GA.
17 5 all you gotta do it holl-O
If you want to buy drugs (cocaine), all you have to do is call me (Shawty Lo).
Remember '96 burnt orange Monte Carlo
A reference to a popular car model in 1996, which he possibly owned or has memories of from that time.
K-I N-G S-N A-P
A reference to his RCA Records executive, Kawan 'KP' Prather.
Nope betcha can't do it like me, yep y'all some wannabes
Others cannot replicate his style and are just trying to copy it.
You pussy niggas better getcha weight up
Weak and timid people need to toughen up and become more successful.
Push weight and I ain't never did a push-up
I am successful in selling drugs without having to work out or exercise.
Only thang I did was lit a fork and did the cook up
The only thing he did was to cook cocaine using a fork, a metaphor for a drug dealing process.
Learned the recipe had the city in trouble
He learned how to cook cocaine and started supplying it, causing chaos in the city.
Yeah I already had muscle
He already had power and influence in his community.
Now I'm sittin' back and I'm watchin' money double
He is now wealthy and watching his money grow even more.
It's no secret I'm on the rise
He is rapidly increasing his status and wealth.
I crossed the game over like Allen Iv
He metaphorically dominated the game and crossed over his competitors, like basketball player Allen Iverson.
Why work a 9 to 5?
Why have a typical job when you can be your boss and make more money?
Fuck witcha boy get a 9 for 5
Forget working for someone else, get a nine (slang for a firearm) to protect and grow your business.
I know you know who I be
He is well-known and recognizable.
D-A G-R-EAT
A reference to his rap group, D4L, which stands for Down for Life Gangsters.
Got the skreets on click-clack, I lock em down
He has control and power over the streets and community he lives in.
Them hoes goin' crazy every time I'm in town
Women are attracted to him and excited when he comes to their town.
I'm the hottest thang smokin', the motherfuckin' truth
He is the most popular and successful person in his field, and he speaks the truth.
And I ain't playin', I make it do what it do
He is serious about and committed to his job, and he makes it happen.
Ay, when I'm in the spot they know when I'm in the buildin'
He is well-known and recognized wherever he goes.
Cause me and my niggas throwin' money to the ceilin
He and his friends are throwing money in a celebratory manner.
I'm chillin', grillin' these hoes when I smile
He is relaxed and enjoying himself, and appreciates women when they smile at him.
Cause dope boys got these girls goin' wild
Drug dealers can attract wild women with their money and lifestyle.
Stacks on deck, fuck what a hater think
He has a lot of money and does not care about negative comments from others.
We young niggas and gotta keep a big bank
He and his group are young and need to maintain a large amount of money to ensure their success and survival.
Lyrics ยฉ THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: CARLOS WALKER, MARIO TALLEY, TERIYAKIE SMITH
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Nino Montalvo
Shawty Lo has one of the best cadences ever, RIP to a genius
Tiffany Johnson
He did
ANDREW GORDON
Whole album was fire. Dudes not making stuff like this.#ripshawty
Pokeroo Hardo
The Bass this pushes out ๐คฏ๐คฏ๐คฏhave it on repeat in the suburbs like a psycho in 2022 AND STILL A BANGER!!๐ช๐พ๐ช๐พ
ParkayCollecttibles
He was Ahead of his time Swag Wise
Pokeroo Hardo
@ParkayCollecttibles them southern niccas be like that doe! โ
Terrell Robertson
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Hardyboygucci
Still jamming Shawty Lo โผ๏ธHe inspired all the dope boys๐ช๐พ RIP HOMIE
LoudpackShawty
THAT INTRO SO LEGENDARY HE DID IT FOR THE CITY FR
O.G. John Doe
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