Gave It To 'Em
The Lox Lyrics


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I don't even wanna fuckin' talk to these niggas
(Yeah)
Let's just show 'em
(Yeah)
You know? (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

I see dead rappers to dead the night
To get it a Cyphe (haha)
Ghost shit, that's why I never write
Buy time, not get a refund nigga (no refunds)
You could make a movie, and not get a rerun nigga (don't do me that)
You could make a scene, and I make a buck
My stilo is to treat 'em like a kilo, cut 'em or tape 'em up (eat 'em all)
I ain't the killer type, I'm the villa type
Black Tuxedo in the Porsche, that's vanilla white
I can't even pillow fight, guns in the pillow case (what else?)
Trying to count the old bills, the shit got the lil' face (yeah)
Start with a lil' weight, start with a couple rounds
Did the shit once, I could do it a couple times
I'm in (I'm in), my nigga look at me now (look at me)
It's a show, not year when they booking me now
Wolf King, fuck around get you put in the ground (fuck around)
We the best out, it's no need for looking around (L-O-X)

Two hundred on the dashboard, so I gave it to 'em
Then he had the nerve to ask for it, so I gave it to 'em
You ain't gotta talk behind his back, you should say it to 'em
Then he try to pull up where I'm at, so I gave it to 'em
They wanted the L-O-X shit, so I gave it to 'em (LOX)
Strippers wanted money in the club, so I gave it to 'em
Homie wanted fifty from the plug, so I gave it to 'em (ayo, talk that shit kid)
All my nigga needed was some love, so I gave it to 'em

Big man with the muscles acting hard, put the razor to 'em
Silverback, brains on the wall, I Gorilla Glue 'em
Cross anyone of my niggas, I don't care how you do 'em
Send his cold body bag home, I don't care how you flew 'em (woo)
Brother, cousin, use to work with 'em, I don't care how you knew 'em (nah)
Send my main bitch to go fuck 'em, I don't care how she screw 'em
Plant based, vegan, or beef I don't care how you chew 'em
LOX got too many fuckin hits, it's hard to brew 'em (D-Block)
Been underrated, but the streets they gotta Suu Woop 'em
I'm like, "Thank you cuz," (thank you cuz) just because (ayy)
Fame and money bring jealousy, that's what it does
Niggas lie on IG, just to get a buzz
Son want his college paid off, so I gave to 'em
Sent my nigga money in jail, it just made it to 'em
Cross me, suck my dick, if you related to 'em
And when I'm dead and gone, just be glad you knew 'em

Two hundred on the dashboard, so I gave it to 'em
Then he had the nerve to ask for it, so I gave it to 'em (uh)
You ain't gotta talk behind his back, you should say it to 'em (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Then he try to pull up where I'm at, so I gave it to 'em (uh)
They wanted the L-O-X shit, so I gave it to 'em (uh)
Strippers wanted money in the club, so I gave it to 'em (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Homie wanted fifty from the plug, so I gave it to 'em (yeah)
All my nigga needed was some love, so I gave it to 'em (haha)

His first time seeing some profit, it was amazing to 'em
Now he want one of my watches, so I gave it to 'em (here, take that)
You just keep the gun in your pocket, that's good behavior to 'em (uh)
He ain't even gotta repay me, that's just a favor to 'em
Reason that they worship the God, I'm like a savior to 'em (haha)
Sometimes I give it to 'em harsh, at least I gave it to 'em (yeah)
Told my man they in the air, then they made it to 'em (touchdown)
Dance with devil one time, now I'm related to 'em
From the dirt, to the muddy water, yeah I made it through 'em (yeah)
Couple flicks, couple money orders, so I gave it to 'em
Mom dukes, wifey, and my daughters, try to cater to 'em
Soon as them things cross the border, yeah I gave it to 'em
You already know, cop and go, that's how Jada do 'em (you know)
Look him in his eye, be a man about it, say it to him (say it)
Then again, you'll probably do it how a hater do 'em (hater) (yeah)
Silencer is ten years, I put the potato to 'em (woo)

Two hundred on the dashboard, so I gave it to 'em
Then he had the nerve to ask for it, so I gave it to 'em
You ain't gotta talk behind his back, you should say it to 'em
Then he try to pull up where I'm at, so I gave it to 'em
They wanted the L-O-X shit, so I gave it to 'em
Strippers wanted money in the club, so I gave it to 'em
Homie wanted fifty from the plug, so I gave it to 'em
All my nigga needed was some love, so I gave it to 'em

So I gave it to 'em
So I gave it to 'em




You should say it to 'em
So I gave it to 'em (yeah)

Overall Meaning

The Lox's song Gave It To 'Em is a powerful reflection of the group's dominance and resilience in the rap game. The lyrics are all about how the Lox has beaten back challengers and haters, with a focus on how they've overcome adversity and risen to the top of the game. The song is anchored by the refrain, "Two hundred on the dashboard, so I gave it to 'em," which is a metaphor for the determination and aggression that has propelled the Lox to the top of the rap world.


The lyrics are intense and full of bravado, with lines like "Big man with the muscles acting hard, put the razor to 'em" and "Send my main bitch to go fuck 'em, I don't care how she screw 'em." The song's message is clear: the Lox is the real deal, and they're not going anywhere.


The song is also noteworthy for its use of metaphors and clever wordplay. Lines like "Reason that they worship the God, I'm like a savior to 'em" and "Plant based, vegan, or beef I don't care how you chew 'em" showcase the Lox's lyrical dexterity and sharp wit.


Overall, Gave It To 'Em is a masterful display of the Lox's talent and tenacity, and a testament to their enduring relevance in the rap game.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't even wanna fuckin' talk to these niggas
I don't want to engage in conversation with these individuals.


Let's just show 'em
Let's display our talents and abilities to them.


I see dead rappers to dead the night
I envision dead rappers to quell the competition.


Ghost shit, that's why I never write
My skill is so natural that I don't need to write it down.


Buy time, not get a refund nigga (no refunds)
I choose to spend time wisely rather than waste it and regret it later.


You could make a movie, and not get a rerun nigga (don't do me that)
Some things do not get repeated despite their prior success.


You could make a scene, and I make a buck
You can cause a commotion, while I profit from it without any involvement.


My stilo is to treat 'em like a kilo, cut 'em or tape 'em up (eat 'em all)
My method is to either eliminate or control these individuals.


I ain't the killer type, I'm the villa type
I prefer luxury and comfort to violence and aggression.


Black Tuxedo in the Porsche, that's vanilla white
I wear luxury clothing and drive a luxury car in a pristine white color.


I can't even pillow fight, guns in the pillow case (what else?)
My lifestyle is so threatening that even a playful activity like pillow fighting involves guns.


Trying to count the old bills, the shit got the lil' face (yeah)
I have so much money that even my old bills have smaller denominations.


Start with a lil' weight, start with a couple rounds
I suggest starting small and building up gradually and methodically.


Did the shit once, I could do it a couple times
If I have accomplished something before, I can easily replicate that success.


It's a show, not year when they booking me now
People book me not for my longevity but for the present entertainment value I bring.


Wolf King, fuck around get you put in the ground (fuck around)
I am the alpha and will eliminate anyone who challenges my position.


We the best out, it's no need for looking around (L-O-X)
We are the best of our kind, so there is no need to search for anyone better.


Two hundred on the dashboard, so I gave it to 'em
I gave them what they wanted, which was a display of luxury.


Then he had the nerve to ask for it, so I gave it to 'em
They even had the audacity to ask for more, so I complied.


You ain't gotta talk behind his back, you should say it to 'em
Don't gossip about someone, confront them with the issue directly.


Then he try to pull up where I'm at, so I gave it to 'em
They even tried to challenge my authority and location, so I responded violently.


They wanted the L-O-X shit, so I gave it to 'em (LOX)
They wanted our music, so we gave it to them.


Strippers wanted money in the club, so I gave it to 'em
The dancers in the club asked for money, so I gave it to them.


Homie wanted fifty from the plug, so I gave it to 'em (ayo, talk that shit kid)
A friend asked for illegal drugs, so I gave it to him.


All my nigga needed was some love, so I gave it to 'em
My friend needed emotional support, so I provided it.


Big man with the muscles acting hard, put the razor to 'em
I threatened someone who was trying to act tough with a dangerous weapon.


Silverback, brains on the wall, I Gorilla Glue 'em
I killed someone and then stuck their brain to the wall with Gorilla Glue.


Cross anyone of my niggas, I don't care how you do 'em
If anyone hurts my friends, I don't care how they are hurt in return.


Send his cold body bag home, I don't care how you flew 'em (woo)
Even if someone dies, I'll make sure their body is returned home regardless of how it gets there.


Brother, cousin, use to work with 'em, I don't care how you knew 'em (nah)
Even if the person was related to me or a former colleague, they will still face retaliation.


Send my main bitch to go fuck 'em, I don't care how she screw 'em
I will send my girlfriend to seduce someone even if it means cheating on her part.


Plant based, vegan, or beef I don't care how you chew 'em
I don't care how someone prefers to eat their food, I'll still harm them if they mess with me or my friends.


LOX got too many fuckin hits, it's hard to brew 'em (D-Block)
D-Block has produced so much successful music that it's difficult to replicate or surpass it.


Been underrated, but the streets they gotta Suu Woop 'em
Although underappreciated, the streets still support and enjoy our music.


Fame and money bring jealousy, that's what it does
Success is often accompanied by envy and negativity from others.


Niggas lie on IG, just to get a buzz
People will falsify information on social media to gain attention or notoriety.


Son want his college paid off, so I gave to 'em
My child needed financial assistance for college, so I provided it.


Sent my nigga money in jail, it just made it to 'em
I sent a friend in prison some money and they received it successfully.


Cross me, suck my dick, if you related to 'em
If anyone crosses me or my friends, they can perform a vulgar act if they are even remotely associated with the offender.


And when I'm dead and gone, just be glad you knew 'em
When I'm deceased, you should be happy that you even knew me at all.


You just keep the gun in your pocket, that's good behavior to 'em (uh)
Keeping a gun on your person is perceived as being well-behaved or responsible.


He ain't even gotta repay me, that's just a favor to 'em
Someone doesn't even have to reimburse me, doing me a favor is enough payment.


Reason that they worship the God, I'm like a savior to 'em
I am regarded as a savior or deity by some people.


Sometimes I give it to 'em harsh, at least I gave it to 'em (yeah)
Although my actions are tough, I still gave people what they asked for or needed.


Dance with devil one time, now I'm related to 'em
Even if you associate with dangerous or nefarious individuals just once, it is perceived as a permanent bond.


From the dirt, to the muddy water, yeah I made it through 'em (yeah)
I have overcome various obstacles and hardships to get to where I am now.


Couple flicks, couple money orders, so I gave it to 'em
I gave away some pictures and sent some financial transactions to others.


Mom dukes, wifey, and my daughters, try to cater to 'em
I try to provide and accommodate for the women in my life, such as my mother, wife, and daughters.


Soon as them things cross the border, yeah I gave it to 'em
As soon as illegal items cross over into my territory, I distribute them.


You already know, cop and go, that's how Jada do 'em (you know)
I operate in a way that is quick and efficient for myself and those around me.


Look him in his eye, be a man about it, say it to him (say it)
If you have an issue, it's best to confront the person directly and be upfront.


Then again, you'll probably do it how a hater do 'em (hater) (yeah)
You'll most likely behave in a negative and unproductive way like a hater would.


Silencer is ten years, I put the potato to 'em (woo)
A silencer is so effective that you can even use a potato in its place to muffle a gunshot.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Abraham Orellana, David Styles, Jason Terrance Phillips, Sean Divine Jacobs

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