What Can I Do
Smilez and Southstar Lyrics


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Woo-woo!
It's a hot one right here, oh man
What ya gonna' do on this one
Let me tell ya man, ain't nothin' you can do to stop us
Nothin' ya can say, nothin' period

[Southstar]
The truth is there ain't no stoppin' this (Nah)
Got drink, lemon, coke man wp poppin' cris
Pop yout lip, now watch me pop your chip
Cop one leg or watch we drop the whip
Now that i'm here I got my fam out of the ditch (Uh-huh)
And ya all mad at me cause my life got flipped (Yeah)
Or is it just because your fans don't switch
Only thing that you do is my finger itch
A lot of people try to say that this ain't gon' last
That's like sayin' Southstar ain't gon' blast
That's like sayin' Southstar get no ass
That's like sayin' Southstar got no cash
Makin' me laugh c'mon now let's be real
You do the math tell me who's making mills
Murder the game with 16 peep in stills
Ivy's in my arm caused i'm so ill (Yeah)

[Chorus]
If you keep on dancing than you can help it (What can you do?)
If your head keep knodin' and you can't stop it (What can you do?)
If your player ????????? still lovin' (What can you do?)
If you can't stop bouncin', shakin', movin' (What can you do?)

[Smilez]
Peace to my haters and investigators (What up)
That give vex when I slide through with my gators (Uh)
You can turn the music down it won't fade us (No)
Mommies still backin' it up ??????
Everything we touch and do gon' be major
Ya runnin' with yellow bats, lookin' like the Lakers
Pull up to the bar we be throwin' down papers (Let's Go)
???? make you stop, look, and hate us (Uh)
Money better step i'ma give'em a wedge (Uh-huh)
Havin' shorts lookin' somethin' like hole in the sex
You want to stop our cream, stop our team (No)
I got two words for ya "Negro please"
We in for the long hall, I done told ya
Try to fuck my dough get you blue balls
Smilez the future, (Uh) so bring your troopers (Yeah)
Do somethin' for me yo suck your ????

[Chorus]

[Southstar] (Smilez)
Step up in the club (Man what you workin' with?)
' Bout 4 of 5 dimes ( I hope they gon' hit)
If not (like bananas) them chicks (got to split)
Cause time is money (we ain't got lots to spend)
We gon do our thang (and keep it movin')
Suckas still mad (cause your still recoupin')
When the bruise them ain't no way we losin'
(Smilez and Southstar ain't no solution)

[Southstar]
I done made it this far ain't no turnin' back (No)
The war in the rap, I must stay in the front of the pack (Uh-huh)
No games, but these chicks make me look like a mack
Quick, out there panties right into the sack
And if ya hate then listen, i'ma give you advice
Don't go against us man you won't survive (No)
We way 2 live and we always ready to ride
You got a better chance to limit or a suicide

[Smilez]
Yo, You workers don't get it (Uh) only heat we spittin' (Uh-huh)
Look at my house you don't see no kitchen (No)
We big money pimpin' (Uh) gambin' real spinnin' (That's right)
Got we like smokey bear when i'm in it
We got this ya dudes take a seat (Yeah)
Matter fact no no dudes go to sleep
Chicks bounce to the tune (Yeah) then bounce to the room
All in my fruit of looms (What can you do?)

[Chorus] 2X

Smilez and Southstar talking over chorus
Smilez the future
Southstar ???
What ya gonna do about this huh?
We got you
Don't worry about it man we gon' hold on to this one, we got this one




All right, uh
Weep it crispy Uh, uh, uh

Overall Meaning

The song "What Can You Do?" by Smilez and Southstar is a rap song about their success and how they have made it to the top. Southstar and Smilez rap about how there is nothing anyone can do or say to stop them from achieving their dreams. They talk about how people doubted them and how their success has silenced the haters. The chorus of the song asks what can you do if all you can do is dance, nod your head or bounce to the beat, implying that their success is unstoppable, and people can only enjoy their music.


In the verses, Smilez and Southstar talk about how their success has allowed them to provide a better life for themselves and their loved ones. They mention how their music is a hit and how people love it. They also address the haters who try to bring them down and make it clear that their words don't affect them. They boast about their talents and their wealth, saying they are unstoppable and invincible.


Line by Line Meaning

Woo-woo!
Expressing excitement and anticipation about the upcoming song.


It's a hot one right here, oh man
Acknowledging that the song is a banger and that it's going to be lit.


What ya gonna' do on this one
Asking listeners how they are going to enjoy the song.


Let me tell ya man, ain't nothin' you can do to stop us
Asserting that nothing can stop Smilez and Southstar from succeeding.


Nothin' ya can say, nothin' period
Emphasizing that there is nothing anyone can say or do to bring them down.


The truth is there ain't no stoppin' this (Nah)
Confirming that they are unstoppable and will continue to grow and succeed.


Got drink, lemon, coke man wp poppin' cris
Listing some of the things that they are enjoying and celebrating their wealth and success.


Pop yout lip, now watch me pop your chip
Taunting their haters and challengers, stating that they will beat them.


Cop one leg or watch we drop the whip
Implying that their rivals will lose and have to give in to them.


Now that i'm here I got my fam out of the ditch (Uh-huh)
Proudly relishing in their success and ability to lift their family out of poverty.


And ya all mad at me cause my life got flipped (Yeah)
Addressing the fact that their success has caused some hatred and envy in others.


Or is it just because your fans don't switch
Questioning whether people dislike them simply because their fans are loyal.


Only thing that you do is my finger itch
Stating that the only impact their haters have is making Smilez and Southstar feel irritated.


A lot of people try to say that this ain't gon' last
Expressing that some people doubt their skills and longevity in the music industry.


That's like sayin' Southstar ain't gon' blast
Rejecting the notion that they will not succeed and stating that they will continue to shine.


That's like sayin' Southstar get no ass
Using humor to assert that Southstar is attractive and successful with women.


That's like sayin' Southstar got no cash
Rejecting the belief that they do not have money or wealth.


Makin' me laugh c'mon now let's be real
Mockingly laughing at their haters' attempts to bring them down and calling for honesty.


You do the math tell me who's making mills
Asserting that they are making a lot of money and challenging their critics to face the facts.


Murder the game with 16 peep in stills
Claiming to dominate the music industry with their talent and skill.


Ivy's in my arm caused i'm so ill (Yeah)
Bringing up their lavish lifestyle and asserting that they are doing very well.


Peace to my haters and investigators (What up)
Saying hi to their haters and enemies and mocking them.


That give vex when I slide through with my gators (Uh)
Acknowledging the jealousy and envy that people feel when they are dressed well.


You can turn the music down it won't fade us (No)
Claiming that they are so powerful and successful that nothing can affect them or make them fade away.


Mommies still backin' it up ??????
Describing a party atmosphere and women dancing provocatively.


Everything we touch and do gon' be major
Asserting that they will always be successful and that everything they touch will turn to gold.


Ya runnin' with yellow bats, lookin' like the Lakers
Insulting their rivals and calling them out for being weak.


Pull up to the bar we be throwin' down papers (Let's Go)
Celebrating their wealth and ability to party and spend money freely.


???? make you stop, look, and hate us (Uh)
Getting attention and love from people, but also attracting haters.


Money better step i'ma give'em a wedge (Uh-huh)
Asserting that money will always come to them because they are skilled and talented.


Havin' shorts lookin' somethin' like hole in the sex
Describing their unique sense of style and fashion.


You want to stop our cream, stop our team (No)
Implying that nobody can stop them from making money or working as a team.


I got two words for ya 'Negro please'
Calling out their haters and using some attitude and humor to insult them.


We in for the long hall, I done told ya
Stating that they are in the music industry for the long haul and people should take them seriously.


Try to fuck my dough get you blue balls
Implying that people who try to challenge or steal their money will not be successful.


Smilez the future, (Uh) so bring your troopers (Yeah)
Boasting about their status as the future of the music industry and daring people to challenge them.


Do somethin' for me yo suck your ????
Making a crude joke and asking a challenger to do something difficult or impossible.


Step up in the club (Man what you workin' with?)
Asking what club-goers are working with in terms of style, fashion, and energy.


' Bout 4 of 5 dimes ( I hope they gon' hit)
Expressing hope that some attractive women will notice them and find them attractive.


If not (like bananas) them chicks (got to split)
Acknowledging that they can't win every time and sometimes they will be rejected by women.


Cause time is money (we ain't got lots to spend)
Asserting that they are busy people who value their time and money.


We gon do our thang (and keep it movin')
Stating that they will keep working hard and doing their own thing, no matter what.


Suckas still mad (cause your still recoupin')
Addressing their haters and implying that they are jealous because they are not successful yet.


When the bruise them ain't no way we losin'
Promising their fans that they will always be successful and never lose.


(Smilez and Southstar ain't no solution)
Repeating their name and asserting that they are the solution to the music industry.


I done made it this far ain't no turnin' back (No)
Celebrating their success and determination to keep moving forward.


The war in the rap, I must stay in the front of the pack (Uh-huh)
Acknowledging that the music industry is competitive and they need to stay ahead of the game.


No games, but these chicks make me look like a mack
Boasting about their attractiveness to women and the way that women respond to them.


Quick, out there panties right into the sack
Making a crude joke about how easily women are attracted to them.


And if ya hate then listen, i'ma give you advice
Offering advice to their haters and challengers and warning them to listen closely.


Don't go against us man you won't survive (No)
Threatening their enemies and challengers and stating that they will not win against them.


We way 2 live and we always ready to ride
Describing their lifestyle and attitude, which is always ready for excitement and adventure.


You got a better chance to limit or a suicide
Using humor to insult their enemies and stating that they have no chance of winning against them.


Yo, You workers don't get it (Uh) only heat we spittin' (Uh-huh)
Insulting people who work hard and asserting that they are successful because they are talented and skilled.


Look at my house you don't see no kitchen (No)
Celebrating their wealth and luxurious lifestyle, including their huge house with no kitchen.


We big money pimpin' (Uh) gambin' real spinnin' (That's right)
Describing their flashy, extravagant lifestyle and the way they spend their money on gambling and shopping.


Got we like smokey bear when i'm in it
Describing their cool and attractive vibe when they are at events and parties.


We got this ya dudes take a seat (Yeah)
Boasting that they are in control and successful, and that others should respect them.


Matter fact no no dudes go to sleep
Ordering their male challengers to give up and let them win.


Chicks bounce to the tune (Yeah) then bounce to the room
Describing the way that women are attracted to their music and their personalities.


All in my fruit of looms (What can you do?)
Making a crude joke and asking what people can do about their success and attractiveness to women.




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Written by: Jonathan St. Aimee, Robert Campman, Rodney Bailey

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