*From classic Motown hits from the 60's and 70's
*To power rock ballads from the 70's and 80's
*To the post-modern punk apocalyptic thrash of modern radio
To the Nines exemplifies professionalism, versatility, and the unbridled enthusiasm that differentiates any of the "great party" bands on the circuit. We take requests. We let you get up on stage and sing with us. Ultimately, if your party is at 10, we're at 11.
With To the Nines you get the total package -- complex harmonies and melodies over guitar-driven pop with a live show that leaves many wondering how anyone can jump around like that for 4 hours. This band understands the common thread bound through all of the great music over the past 40 years. You may start out hearing the Jackson 5, then watch the band weave a creative tapestry of 13 or 14 covers that ends with Rage against the Machine, Smokey Robinson or the Counting Crows.
To The Nines' original music has been featured on compilations with Dillon Fence (Hobex), Sex Police, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Capsize 7, Life in General, Dexter Romweber, Athenaeum and June. We've played with Ben Folds, Hootie and the Blowfish, Dillon Fence, Sex Police, Bus Stop, Athenaeum, among many others.
To the Nines recently starred in an original movie "Immortal", available on DVD (under the moniker Grave Danger), where they were showcased as not only the starring band but the five main actors in this nationally distributed movie. They are on the cusp of breaking through, and their shows demonstrate just how live music "should be, but rarely is."
To the Nines pushes boundaries, and represents one of the best examples of live music on the East coast.
Dogs
To the Nines Lyrics
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Why you lookin' like that?
Stop lookin' like that
Stop lookin' at my dog, lookin' at my dog
That'll get you fucked up
Why you lookin' like that?
That'll get you fucked up, stop lookin' at my dog
Why you lookin' like that?
Stop lookin' at my dog, lookin' at my dog
That'll get yo ass shot
Why you lookin like that?
That'll get yo ass shot, stop lookin' at my dog
Yeah! This ya boy Yo Gotti!
Why you lookin' at me? Hear a nigga
I ain't ya bitch
You don't want a street nigga that have to get wit this shit
'Cause I ain't gon' quit
Til 'em choppa bullet flippin
They spleens, layin' all lower then yo chest or ya chin
Man I'm in it to win
I give a fuck bout a friend
I care more bout the dough, and even more bout the Benz
Niggaz look at my chain, then they clutchin' they burners
They think they got us, we ?? finna get ugly this summer
Yeah I roll with a stunna, I got a lot on the line
But still its kill or be killed before a nigga take mine
I give a pass to niggaz, when they look at my bitch
Just they admire her walk, or just impress that she thick
I'm reppin' Southside ?? nigga, nigga Yo Gotti!
Bricks in the dashboard Benz big body
Royce 5'9" and them hustles out of Detroit
Get it how we get it 'cause they importin' Ex boy
[Chorus]
Why you so hard nigga? Pause
I done tried so many times
To get my violent temper to comply with my mature side
But the other side is where the 45 is, hidin'
And I'm fa' sho childish, hi, I'm countin'
1, 2, seeking you niggaz with the peace, with the peek-a-boo trigger
When I come, through, with the honorable spirit
Eyes lighting up with shine like the "Chronicles of Riddick"
Nigga forget it
Nine times outta ten, times' on my side
If your nines in the car, 'cause mines on my side
Why you lookin' like dat?
Nigga ain't no hoes here
I'm about to ask the waitress what she put in yo' beer
We can get it on, we can do whatever boy (whatever boy)
Don't you ever push your pedal, pump your brake
Better untwist your face
Spoken word, mixed with school, mixed with crunk
This should hit you, get you pump, if it get you drunk
It can get you jump!
[Chorus]
Bitches trip, niggaz quick
To pull out they chains on sight
Niggaz flip, soon as they announce my name on the mic
So I, gotta kinda watch them niggaz
You know them niggaz roll up beside you
You don't know if they like your car, they don't like you
By the way they lookin', you can't tell if they grimmin' you or admiring you
Whether envy you when they see your tires spinnin'
So you greet 'em as polite
Ly as possible, that nine sit on yo lap, be disrespectful then you leave 'em at the light
Hit that window and squeeze that toaster
Pull off fast and I promise
That I just put his Regal in 3-wheel motion without havin' hydraulics
I call it like I see it
Walk it like I did it
Nigga coughin' up yo kidney
Cough, talkin' bout the kid
My people, I came expectin' the same kinda respect that you want
Some of you steppin' in something by coming and testing it once
They won't let you do nothin' unless you cutting a check
Let me ask you a couple a questions, nigga
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Dogs" by To the Nines is a collaboration between Southern rapper Yo Gotti and Midwest-based rapper Royce da 5'9". The song revolves around the common theme of street cred and how it is maintained through physical intimidation and protection of personal belongings, such as one's car or dog. Both rappers emphasize that they are not to be messed with and will retaliate violently if provoked. The chorus consists of the repeated warning: "Why you lookin' like that? Stop lookin' at my dog, that'll get you f****d up."
Yo Gotti's verse makes it clear that he values his money and possessions over everything else, including friendships, and that he is willing to use violence to protect them. He mentions his affiliation with the Southside gang and the fact that he carries bricks (blocks of cocaine) in his car. Royce da 5'9", meanwhile, reflects on his struggle to balance his "mature side" with his violent impulses and even compares himself to the fictional character Riddick, known for his brutal nature. Overall, the song paints a vivid and threatening picture of the rappers' lifestyles and emphasizes their willingness to take drastic measures to maintain their reputation and possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you lookin' like that?
Why are you giving me that look?
Stop lookin' like that
Please stop staring at me that way
Stop lookin' at my dog, lookin' at my dog
Please stop staring at my dog
That'll get you fucked up
That may result in a violent altercation
That'll get you fucked up, stop lookin' at my dog
If you keep staring at my dog, you may suffer consequences
Why you lookin' like that?
Why are you staring at me like that?
That'll get you fucked up, stop lookin' at my dog
Please do not continue staring at my dog if you do not want trouble
Why you lookin' like that?
Why are you giving me that look?
Stop lookin' like that
Please stop staring at me that way
Stop lookin' at my dog, lookin' at my dog
Please stop gazing at my dog
That'll get yo ass shot
That may result in deadly consequences
Why you lookin like that?
Why are you staring at me like that?
That'll get yo ass shot, stop lookin' at my dog
If you don't stop staring at my dog, you may be shot
Yeah! This ya boy Yo Gotti!
Introducing himself as Yo Gotti
Why you lookin' at me? Hear a nigga
Why are you staring at me like that? Listen to me instead
I ain't ya bitch
I'm not your girlfriend or submissive person
You don't want a street nigga that have to get wit this shit
You don't want to mess with a streetwise person like me
'Cause I ain't gon' quit
Because I won't give up
Til 'em choppa bullet flippin
Until I unload several rounds of automatic gunfire
They spleens, layin' all lower then yo chest or ya chin
Their internal organs will be scattered across the ground
Man I'm in it to win
I'm committed to winning at all costs
I give a fuck bout a friend
I don't really care about making friends
I care more bout the dough, and even more bout the Benz
I value money and luxury cars more than anything else
Niggaz look at my chain, then they clutchin' they burners
People gaze at my expensive jewelry and then grip their firearms
They think they got us, we ?? finna get ugly this summer
They believe they have the upper hand, but we are prepared for a violent confrontation
Yeah I roll with a stunna, I got a lot on the line
I associate with flamboyant people and have a lot of money at stake
But still its kill or be killed before a nigga take mine
I am willing to take someone's life to protect what is mine
I give a pass to niggaz, when they look at my bitch
I don't react when people stare at my girlfriend
Just they admire her walk, or just impress that she thick
They may appreciate her physique or just be impressed by her attractiveness
I'm reppin' Southside ?? nigga, nigga Yo Gotti!
I am representing the Southside of someplace and calling myself Yo Gotti
Bricks in the dashboard Benz big body
I have drugs hidden in the dashboard of my large Mercedes-Benz car
Royce 5'9" and them hustles out of Detroit
Referring to someone named Royce 5'9" and the drug trade in Detroit
Get it how we get it 'cause they importin' Ex boy
We obtain drugs by any means necessary because they are being imported
Why you so hard nigga? Pause
Why are you being so tough, man? Wait a minute
I done tried so many times
I have attempted to control my aggression before
To get my violent temper to comply with my mature side
To make my temper match my more adult behavior
But the other side is where the 45 is, hidin'
However, I have a .45 caliber gun hidden on my person
And I'm fa' sho childish, hi, I'm countin'
And I am undoubtedly immature, greeting you in a childish manner
1, 2, seeking you niggaz with the peace, with the peek-a-boo trigger
I am looking for people to harm with my gun that I can easily conceal
When I come, through, with the honorable spirit
When I confront people, I try to be respectful
Eyes lighting up with shine like the "Chronicles of Riddick"
My eyes light up with anticipation, as seen in a sci-fi movie
Nigga forget it
Nevermind, never got to that
Nine times outta ten, times' on my side
I usually come out ahead in situations
If your nines in the car, 'cause mines on my side
If you have a gun, it doesn't matter, because I have one too
Nigga ain't no hoes here
There are no women around that you can impress or win over
I'm about to ask the waitress what she put in yo' beer
I suspect someone may have drugged your beverage
We can get it on, we can do whatever boy (whatever boy)
We can fight or do whatever, it doesn't matter
Don't you ever push your pedal, pump your brake
Don't ever try to accelerate or brake aggressively
Better untwist your face
You should relax your facial expression
Spoken word, mixed with school, mixed with crunk
The rap style is a combination of poetry, education, and party music
This should hit you, get you pump, if it get you drunk
This music should energize and excite you, whether or not you're under the influence
It can get you jump!
It can make you start dancing or moving energetically
Bitches trip, niggaz quick
Women get upset easily and men become aggressive quickly
To pull out they chains on sight
Men will take out their expensive jewelry when they see me
Niggaz flip, soon as they announce my name on the mic
Men become agitated as soon as they hear my name announced on stage
So I, gotta kinda watch them niggaz
So I have to be wary of those men
You know them niggaz roll up beside you
You know those guys will pull up next to you
You don't know if they like your car, they don't like you
You don't know if they are admiring your car or criticizing you
By the way they lookin', you can't tell if they grimmin' you or admiring you
You can't discern if they are malicious or complimentary based on their expression
Whether envy you when they see your tires spinnin'
They may become envious when they see your tires spinning
So you greet 'em as polite
So you have to be courteous to them
Ly as possible, that nine sit on yo lap, be disrespectful then you leave 'em at the light
Be as polite as possible, but keep your gun within reach and quickly leave if they become disrespectful
Hit that window and squeeze that toaster
Use a firearm to shoot out the car window
Pull off fast and I promise
Drive away quickly and I swear
That I just put his Regal in 3-wheel motion without havin' hydraulics
I will cause their car to jump slightly without the use of hydraulics
I call it like I see it
I'm honest about my thoughts and feelings
Walk it like I did it
I will take responsibility for my actions
Nigga coughin' up yo kidney
You will be in intense pain or possibly die
Cough, talkin' bout the kid
Cough and talk about me
My people, I came expectin' the same kinda respect that you want
I expect to be treated with the same level of respect that I give
Some of you steppin' in something by coming and testing it once
Some of you are getting yourselves into trouble by trying to challenge me
They won't let you do nothin' unless you cutting a check
They won't allow you to do anything without money
Let me ask you a couple a questions, nigga
Let me inquire something from you, man
[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the chorus of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLOS BROADY, RYAN MONTGOMERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Doctor M
That segment could have been longer...and the guy who didn't like it didn't need to be sitting on the couch.