11. I'm a Playa
Tech N9ne Lyrics


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Mother Fucker
I'm A Playa (echo I'm a playa)

I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
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I'm a playa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)

I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)

If you see me lookin' clean cut
Matchin' from head to toe dippin' with a mean strut
Throwin' and blowin' green stuff hella creamed up with a bling cup
Ain't no wicked we can kick it if you blue or beamed up

If you, see me step off in the clubber with some pros
With about 6 of 'em cut no longer waiting to be chose
And if you hear me tell my homies anything goes
With these chickens dippin' to Davy's right when the clubber close

If you see me on the grind getting' mine
If you bust in the room and find me hittin' yours from behind
If you hear me bustin' rhymes rippin' each and every time
If I got it at capacity and you still got a line

If I'm rollin' on dubs, if it's K-Town bud
If they showin' me love with a red rug at the club
If you see them hatas giving me mugs, ladies giving me hugs, no, it
ain't no rocket science it's because:

I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)

I'm a playa in every sense of the word ya heard
I'm getting' money from these dummies flip your chick so absurd
I'm a playa and I pop collars,
I'm a playa when I don't or when I do drop dollars,them rot weilders

She don't want no softy sayin' he do when he don't
She don't want no perpetrating 9 to fiver trying to flaunt
She don't want no punk that can't get it krunk
No she don't, that's how it go, so my homie Kaliko tell'em what she want

She want a playa not thugs on dubs
We be rollin' them 22's and 3's poppin' ludes and V's
I'm in hot pursuit of a prostitute Kaliko knock boots gots lots to shoot,
and I'm pullin out the latex and given it to who's next
And fool'em pull a brunette wit unforgettable sex
She's oohin'-oohin'-ooh sweat and I ain't telling who's wet,
And I ain't getting loose yet, so who's next for group sex

I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)

I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)

Listen closely 'cause this is sumthin you might not know
Never ever tell ya love where else you get your love
Move in groups no one on one when you hit the club
And you should know this if you call yourself a wicked thug
If you creep to the movies throw away your ticket stub

If you sexin' learn this lesson when you wash off
Just use hot water don't put no soap on your wash cloth
That way when you get home no questions you won't leave her bent
Don't be a dope and use the soap cause it will leave a scent

Don't tell a number two that she's your one and only
Cause if she know it's way easy to go her own way
If you taking chickens to your secret home hey
Always go the back way to confuse'em just take the long way

To all the ladies if you playin' throw ya hands up
To all my fellas if you playin' throw ya grands up
This is 4-eva baby having clever thangs I'm a playa
Mother fucker and I bet I'll never change

I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)

I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)

I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)

I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
I'm a playa
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)

I'm a playa
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I'm a playa
I'm a playa

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm a Playa" by Tech N9ne feat. Big Krizz Kaliko is an ode to the life of a playa - a man who is a player when it comes to women. The song talks about the various ways in which the persona of a playa is constructed in a society, and how it has been glamorized. The song discusses being dressed well and having a lot of money, smoking weed, having multiple women, being dominant in sex, and being desired by both men and women. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm a playa" over and over again, emphasizing the central message of the song.


The song is a commentary on the hypermasculine, patriarchal themes that underlie hip-hop culture. It emphasizes the idea of men being dominant and objectifying women, and the idea of "playing" with women as a form of entertainment. It plays on the idea that being a playa is something to aspire to, to be respected, and to be celebrated. Yet, it also offers a cautionary tale, warning about the risks and dangers that come with such a lifestyle, and the importance of being discreet and safe.


Overall, the song is an intriguing look at the persona of a playa and the place it occupies in hip-hop culture. It offers a glimpse into the male psyche and the ways in which men structure their lives and desires. At the same time, it also raises questions about the representation of women in hip-hop and the ways in which they are objectified and commodified.


Line by Line Meaning

Mother Fucker
An exclamation made to express confidence and assertiveness in oneself.


I'm A Playa (echo I'm a playa)
The artist is confident in his ability to seduce romantic partners.


I'm a playa
The artist is confident in his ability to seduce romantic partners.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm a playa (Yea Tecca Nina is a playa)
The artist is emphasizing his confidence in his ability to seduce romantic partners.


If you see me lookin' clean cut
The artist is presenting himself as well-groomed and put-together.


Matchin' from head to toe dippin' with a mean strut
The artist is wearing matching clothing with confidence and swagger.


Throwin' and blowin' green stuff hella creamed up with a bling cup
The artist is smoking marijuana and drinking from a bedazzled cup.


Ain't no wicked we can kick it if you blue or beamed up
The artist is saying anyone is welcome to hang out with him, regardless of if they are sad or high on drugs.


If you, see me step off in the clubber with some pros
The artist is entering the club with a group of attractive women.


With about 6 of 'em cut no longer waiting to be chose
The women the artist is with are not waiting to be chosen by men.


And if you hear me tell my homies anything goes
The artist is telling his friends that anything is fair game in regards to sexual activity.


With these chickens dippin' to Davy's right when the clubber close
The women the artist is with will leave with him at the end of the night.


If you see me on the grind getting' mine
The artist is focused on achieving his goals and making money.


If you bust in the room and find me hittin' yours from behind
The artist may be having sex with someone else's partner from a position behind them.


If you hear me bustin' rhymes rippin' each and every time
The artist is confident in his ability to rap and perform well.


If I got it at capacity and you still got a line
Even though the place is crowded, the artist is popular and in high demand.


If I'm rollin' on dubs, if it's K-Town bud
The artist is riding in a car with rims and smoking marijuana from a place called K-Town.


If they showin' me love with a red rug at the club
The club has rolled out a red carpet to show their adoration for the artist.


If you see them hatas giving me mugs, ladies giving me hugs, no, it ain't no rocket science it's because:
The artist is being stared down by people who dislike him and hugged by women because of his attractiveness, and it's not complicated.


I'm a playa in every sense of the word ya heard
The artist is a player in every aspect of his life.


I'm getting' money from these dummies flip your chick so absurd
The artist is making money from people who are foolish and can easily be manipulated, and can steal someone's partner in a clever way.


I'm a playa and I pop collars,
The artist is a player and wears his collar popped for style.


I'm a playa when I don't or when I do drop dollars,them rot weilders
The artist is a player regardless of whether he is spending a lot of money or not, and his dogs are also players.


She don't want no softy sayin' he do when he don't
The woman does not want a man pretending to be tough when he isn't.


She don't want no perpetrating 9 to fiver trying to flaunt
The woman does not want a man who pretends to be something he is not while working a regular 9-to-5 job.


She don't want no punk that can't get it krunk
The woman does not want a man who can't party and have a good time.


No she don't, that's how it go, so my homie Kaliko tell'em what she want
The artist's friend, Kaliko, will explain what the woman wants more in-depth.


She want a playa not thugs on dubs
The woman wants a player, not a violent gang member in a car with rims.


We be rollin' them 22's and 3's poppin' ludes and V's
The artist and his friends drive cars with either 22-inch or 23-inch rims and take drugs.


I'm in hot pursuit of a prostitute Kaliko knock boots gots lots to shoot,
The artist is actively seeking sex from a prostitute, and Kaliko is interested in doing the same.


and I'm pullin out the latex and given it to who's next
The artist is using a condom and having sex with the next partner in line.


And fool'em pull a brunette wit unforgettable sex
The artist is confident in his ability to have memorable sex with a woman with brown hair.


She's oohin'-oohin'-ooh sweat and I ain't telling who's wet,
The woman is sweating and moaning in pleasure, and the artist will not reveal whether he or anyone else is wet with bodily fluids.


And I ain't getting loose yet, so who's next for group sex
The artist is not finished having sex yet, and is wondering who will be next to join in for a group sexual activity.


Listen closely 'cause this is sumthin you might not know
The artist is advising his listeners to pay close attention to what he is about to say.


Never ever tell ya love where else you get your love
The artist is warning his listeners not to tell their significant others about any other romantic relationships they may have.


Move in groups no one on one when you hit the club
The artist is suggesting that when people go to the club, they should always go with a group of people to avoid being vulnerable.


And you should know this if you call yourself a wicked thug
The artist is implying that his listeners should already know these things if they consider themselves to be tough or street-smart.


If you creep to the movies throw away your ticket stub
The artist is advising his listeners to get rid of any evidence of going to the movies with someone else while being romantic with another person.


If you sexin' learn this lesson when you wash off
The artist is advising his listeners to only use hot water and not soap when washing after intercourse, to avoid leaving behind any evidence.


Just use hot water don't put no soap on your wash cloth
The artist is further emphasizing the importance of only using hot water when washing after sex.


That way when you get home no questions you won't leave her bent
By not leaving any evidence, the person can avoid getting caught and causing their partner to become upset or angry.


Don't be a dope and use the soap cause it will leave a scent
Using soap after sex can leave behind a scent that may be traced back to the individual, so it is best to avoid it.


Don't tell a number two that she's your one and only
The artist is advising his listeners not to lie to someone about being their only romantic partner.


Cause if she know it's way easy to go her own way
If the person being lied to finds out, it will be easy for them to end the relationship and move on.


If you taking chickens to your secret home hey
If someone takes a woman to their secret home, meaning a place where their significant other does not know they go, they must be careful.


Always go the back way to confuse'em just take the long way
To avoid being followed by their partner, the individual should take a route that is less direct and more confusing.


To all the ladies if you playin' throw ya hands up
The artist is encouraging women who are playing the field romantically to raise their hands.


To all my fellas if you playin' throw ya grands up
The artist is encouraging men who are playing the field romantically to raise their money.


This is 4-eva baby having clever thangs I'm a playa
The artist is confident that his tactics will allow him to remain a player forever.


Mother fucker and I bet I'll never change
The artist is embracing his identity as a player and does not plan on changing anytime soon.


I'm a playa
The artist is claiming the identity of being a player, able to seduce romantic partners with ease.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: AARON DONTEZ YATES, FERDINAND D. BOLLAND, JOHN HOELZEL, ROBERT RUBECK, ROBERT J. BOLLAND, SAMUEL WATSON

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@kdub5624

2023 and still bumping this. I remember being a little kid probably not even seven or eight yet and hearing this play on the radio in Seattle all the time. That was my info to Tech. I'm 32 almost 33 today and I'm still a Technicion all these years later.

@drunkenmmamaster419

I remember listening to this on my brother's Ipod when I first started smoking weed back in 2004

@melissa4690

def a daily banger. he was ahead of his time

@JS-vl7in

Rock me amadayas is this song.
1985
But it pays such good respects to the original

@kevinmcdonald951

Best rapper alive.

@REDKNOTDREAD

Same here!!!!!!!! No one like it

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@lowes1388

16 years later and I'm still fuckin witchu tech !

@marialaura8548

yessssss!!! me too.

@ilslick3647

same af my dude

@Madd69

14 years but yes

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