Off The Hook
Snoop Dogg Charlie Wilson Val Young James E. Debarge Lyrics

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f Charlie Wilson, Val Young, James E. DeBarge
from Gridlock'd Soundtrack

[Snoop]
Um, um, um (Ha, ha, ha)
It's goin' down (Ha, ha, ha)

[All]

Ooooh, it's always
It's off the hook baby (Yeaaah) (It's off the hook), ow!
(Yeah, it's goin' down, it's a party why'all)
(OW!) It's off the hook (Yeah, it's goin' down, it's a party) WOOO!
It's off the hook (It's goin' down why'all, it's goin' down)

[Hook]
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook, it's off the hook
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook, it's off the hook

[Charlie Wilson]
I stepped in the joint, it's Friday night
2 or 3 niggas down shootin' dice
It's off the hook, it's off the hook, ooh
4 or 5 cuties walkin' in the door
Come shakin' ass all across the floor
It's off the hook, it's off the hook, nah, nah, nah-nah-nah-nah
Sing the song, it's off the hook

[Hook]
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook baby, it's off the hook (Yeah)
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook baby, it's off the hook (Yeah it's goin' down

[Charlie Wilson]
Lil' blue funkin' ridin' hood
With no man is up to no good
It's off the hook, she's off the hook oooooh
It's off the hook baby
Bumpin' bumpin' wall to wall
We gonna bump till we see that fall

[Hook]
It's off the hook, the hook
She's off the hook, you
Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah

Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
It's off the hook, it's off the

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson, Val Young, and James E. DeBarge’s song, Off The Hook, describe a night out on the town that is lively and full of excitement. The song starts with Snoop’s exclamation that something good is happening, and then the chorus repeats “It’s off the hook” several times. Charlie Wilson’s verse describes a Friday night where people are shooting dice and five attractive women walk into the joint, shaking their rears on the dance floor. The second verse is sung by Val Young, and it describes a woman who is up to no good, a “lil’ blue funkin’ ridin’ hood,” who is off the hook. In the final verse, James E. DeBarge returns to the chorus while chanting “She’s off the hook” and “We gonna bump till we see that fall.”

Line by Line Meaning

Um, um, um (Ha, ha, ha)
Snoop is laughing and acknowledging that something exciting is happening.

It's goin' down (Ha, ha, ha)
Something exciting is happening and everyone is excited about it.

Ooooh, it's always
There is always something exciting and interesting happening.

It's off the hook baby (Yeaaah) (It's off the hook), ow!
The situation is amazing and everyone is having a great time.

(Yeah, it's goin' down, it's a party why'all)
Everyone is excited and enjoying the party atmosphere.

(OW!) It's off the hook (Yeah, it's goin' down, it's a party) WOOO!
The excitement and enjoyment of the party is getting even better.

It's off the hook (It's goin' down why'all, it's goin' down)
The party is amazing and everyone is having a great time.

Nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Repeating a catchy rhythm to emphasize the excitement of the moment.

Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah, nah, nah
Repeating a catchy rhythm to emphasize the excitement of the moment.

It's off the hook, it's off the hook
The situation is really exciting and everyone is having a great time.

I stepped in the joint, it's Friday night
Charlie Wilson is describing the setting for the exciting situation.

2 or 3 niggas down shootin' dice
People are gambling and having fun.

It's off the hook, it's off the hook, ooh
The excitement is building and everyone is having a great time.

4 or 5 cuties walkin' in the door
Attractive people are joining the party and adding to the excitement.

Come shakin' ass all across the floor
People are dancing and having fun.

It's off the hook, it's off the hook, nah, nah, nah-nah-nah-nah
The excitement is at an all-time high and everyone is having a great time.

Sing the song, it's off the hook
The situation is so exciting that everyone is singing about it.

It's off the hook baby, it's off the hook (Yeah)
The situation is amazing and everyone is enjoying it.

Lil' blue funkin' ridin' hood
Someone dressed in a fun and unique way is part of the exciting situation.

With no man is up to no good
The person is causing trouble or mischief, adding to the excitement.

It's off the hook, she's off the hook oooooh
The excitement is increasing and everyone is having fun.

Bumpin' bumpin' wall to wall
People are dancing and having a great time.

We gonna bump till we see that fall
People are going to keep dancing until they can't dance anymore.

It's off the hook, the hook
The situation is amazing and everyone is enjoying it.

She's off the hook, you
Someone is causing trouble or being wild and adding to the excitement.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DELMAR ARNAUD, CALVIN BROADUS, VAL YOUNG

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