This Is What I Do
The Diplomats Lyrics


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(Camron)
Yea.. Killa
What we gettin ready to do is separate the men from the mice,pit from the
Poodles, and the villians from the heroes
Huh, dipset bitch
You kno what that means?
You amongst the diplomat community
This my man Hellrell, he locked up he bout to come home
Hit em Rell
(Hellrell)
By the time this shit touch the streets
Ill prolly be shackeled down on the bus wit beats
But imma ride anyway
Get high anyway, and let my vvs jewels blind your eyes anyway fucker
Why'all want to be gangsta's listen to me
After two years of teachin, you'll get your degree
I took over blocks, and put dope on it, coke on it
Subbed niggas out and put them under my deodorant
Just like my speed stick nigga
I see chips quicker
So hot, tomorrow I'm droppin a remix nigga
And yea your top on your six
Go head drop that
Just makin it ways more easier to get popped nigga
Roll the haze, lets het higher and higher
But G you sellin me coke, I supplier, supplier
They ask bout the flow, yea its fire, its fire
Why'all snitch niggas, why'all was hired to be wired
And that's my word fam, I swore to my mother I'd get you
Made a phone call, now I'm done wit the issue
Now all my gorillas gon come through and get you
And murk off in a double nickle the color of pickles
I got a serious pimp game
I rock a sick chain
Toe the two tone rugger and roll wit da Dip game
Why'all the type of niggas that will run from da rubble
Holla if why'all want birds, I can front you a couple nigga
2x Chorus: Hellrell
I stack chips, this is what I do
Run through divas, give them to my crew
Send work out of town, this is what I do
Be wit my niggas, this is what I do
Verse2
Shorty thought I had plans of spousin her
I just wanted to have sex on the couch wit her
Do it in the mouth wit her
Give her a few bricks, make her take it down south wit her
I'm bout my scrilla, come fuck wit your nigga
And all these haters want to buss at your nigga
And try to do me, so I rock the uzi under the coogi
This shit you gon feel in your bones
They ask if I'm down wit the Roc, cause I be wit Killa and Jones
I just, put rocks on da block and rock rocks on my wrist
Get you hardest nigga, he ain't poppin like this
Anybody I'm tossin, nigga this is hungry season
We stopped flossin
You and your mans is gettin it
Where's our portion?
Killa, only reason they killas, when they buss in their hoes
They make em ger abortions
Smoke dro, flow awesome
I got two guns, you got two guns, lets have a foursome
See I start a riot in a minute
Supply it if you sniff it
I'm giving out samples, go head try it it's terrific
The crack head love me, females want to hug me, kiss me
Buy the whole pack wit crumbled up fifties
Don't cop from that nigga Rell is what you tell the fiens
We gettin all the money cause the dimes look like jellybeans
A few blocks and locking key, but I need a world
So its time to lay pressure game down like Preacher Earl
Everybody pay up, or get sprayed up
This year, imm get my name back and my weight up
Go see primo, razor blaid the plate up
Make some packs,and some workers, and start rackin cake up
This is what I do
Chorus: 2x
(Camron)
This is what he does
Killa, Santana, Jim Jones
Freaky!! Tito here tonight
Whole talaban, Brozzy
45th side
Diplomats man, see what we do man




This is not a motherfuckin joke
Holla at your boy, that's seven digit cake man

Overall Meaning

The Diplomats' song "This Is What I Do" is an unapologetic celebration of the drug dealing lifestyle. The song opens with Cam'ron separating the men from the mice, the pitts from the poodles, and the villains from the heroes. He introduces the listener to Hell Rell, who is locked up but still finds ways to get high and make money. Rell spits bars about how he took over blocks, put dope and coke on them, and subbed out niggas to put under his deodorant. He also boasts about seeing chips quicker and making a remix to his own song.


The song's chorus is all about stacking chips, running through divas, and sending work out of town. Verse 2 continues the drug dealing theme with lines like "I'm bout my scrilla, come fuck wit your nigga" and "I just, put rocks on da block and rock rocks on my wrist." The Diplomats also mention other rappers they hang with, like Killa, Jones, and Jim.


There's something unapologetic and unapologetically exciting about "This Is What I Do." It's a braggadocious narrative of selling drugs, and while that might not be a lifestyle most people would choose or support, it's hard not to be impressed by the sheer confidence these rappers exude. The song is a snapshot of a part of American culture that is both illegal and pervasive. The Diplomats don't shy away from it. Instead, they shout it from the rooftops.


Line by Line Meaning

Yea.. Killa
Camron is introducing himself as ‘Killa.'


What we gettin ready to do is separate the men from the mice,pit from the Poodles, and the villians from the heroes
Camron is about to differentiate people according to their abilities and character, urging people to step up or step down.


You kno what that means?
Camron is questioning if the listener understands the concept he just explained.


You amongst the diplomat community
Camron is welcoming the listener into the diplomat community.


By the time this shit touch the streets Ill prolly be shackeled down on the bus wit beats But imma ride anyway Get high anyway, and let my vvs jewels blind your eyes anyway fucker
Hellrell is saying that he will still assert himself even when he is transported to prison and wants to dazzle people with his diamonds.


Why'all want to be gangsta's listen to me After two years of teachin, you'll get your degree
Hellrell is telling wannabe gangsters that they can learn a thing or two from him and that they should follow his teachings for two years to get their degree.


I took over blocks, and put dope on it, coke on it Subbed niggas out and put them under my deodorant Just like my speed stick nigga
Hellrell is explaining how he dominated his neighborhood by selling illegal drugs and swapping out unreliable dealers so he could ensure success.


I see chips quicker
Hellrell is saying that he is able to recognize and take advantage of opportunities to make a profit quickly.


So hot, tomorrow I'm droppin a remix nigga And yea your top on your six Go head drop that Just makin it ways more easier to get popped nigga
Hellrell is releasing a new version of a song and telling others to drop their tops in their cars, making it easier for them to be targeted.


Roll the haze, lets het higher and higher But G you sellin me coke, I supplier, supplier
Hellrell is asking his friend to roll up marijuana while noting that the friend is the one who supplies him with cocaine to sell.


They ask bout the flow, yea its fire, its fire Why'all snitch niggas, why'all was hired to be wired And that's my word fam, I swore to my mother I'd get you
Hellrell says his music is highly regarded and calls out people who betray others like they were hired to do so. He pledges to get revenge for those who have been wronged.


Made a phone call, now I'm done wit the issue Now all my gorillas gon come through and get you And murk off in a double nickle the color of pickles
Hellrell reports that he is finished addressing a problem or conflict and that his associates will take care of it. They will come in a green car and carry out revenge.


I got a serious pimp game I rock a sick chain Toe the two tone rugger and roll wit da Dip game
Hellrell notes that he is highly skilled in pimping and has a flamboyant appearance, including a two-tone gun and being associated with the Dip game, or the Diplomat community.


Why'all the type of niggas that will run from da rubble Holla if why'all want birds, I can front you a couple nigga
Hellrell notes that some people will back down when times get tough, but he is willing to provide illegal substances to anyone who is asking.


I stack chips, this is what I do Run through divas, give them to my crew Send work out of town, this is what I do Be wit my niggas, this is what I do
Hellrell explains that he makes money, sleeps with women, distributes drugs, and spends time with his friends as part of his daily routine.


Shorty thought I had plans of spousin her I just wanted to have sex on the couch wit her Do it in the mouth wit her Give her a few bricks, make her take it down south wit her
Hellrell admits to seducing a woman and not having any intentions of getting married, but providing her with drugs and encouraging her to sell them down south.


I'm bout my scrilla, come fuck wit your nigga And all these haters want to buss at your nigga And try to do me, so I rock the uzi under the coogi
Hellrell explains that he is focused on making money and protecting himself from people who want to harm him. He carries a gun underneath his sweater.


This shit you gon feel in your bones They ask if I'm down wit the Roc, cause I be wit Killa and Jones I just, put rocks on da block and rock rocks on my wrist Get you hardest nigga, he ain't poppin like this
Hellrell's music is intense and can be felt by the listener. He is asked if he is associated with Roc-a-Fella records because of his proximity to Camron and Jim Jones. He is proud of his jewelry and says that his rivals don't match his level of success.


Anybody I'm tossin, nigga this is hungry season We stopped flossin You and your mans is gettin it Where's our portion?
Hellrell warns that he is in survival mode and may need to be ruthless to anyone who is trying to take what he has. He accuses others of not sharing their wealth with him and his associates.


This year, imm get my name back and my weight up Go see primo, razor blaid the plate up Make some packs,and some workers, and start rackin cake up
Hellrell proclaims that he will ensure people are familiar with his name and he will increase his net worth. He intends to speak with someone named Primo to scale up his drug operation and increase his profits.


This is not a motherfuckin joke Holla at your boy, that's seven digit cake man
Camron concludes that the song is serious business and not a joke, and he reminds people to contact him if they are interested in making significant amounts of money (seven digits).




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAMERON GILES, D. MUHAMMAD, GREG GREEN, SEON THOMAS

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