Don't Hate The Player
Too $hort Lyrics

Don't hate the player nigga, hate the game
Stop blaming the person who is succeeding and instead criticize the system or circumstances that allow it

Don't hate the player nigga, hate the game
The previous line repeats because it is the main message of the song

Don't hate the player nigga, hate the game
The previous line repeats because it is the main message of the song

But what if you ain't no player?
The song acknowledges that not everyone is a player and some people can't succeed by the same means

Everybody talkin' bout they gettin' hated
Many people complain about being hated for their successes

All these lies is bout who they been datin'
People often spread rumors about who they are dating to try to seem like players

If you never was a player, I can't hate you
If you're not a player, the song doesn't encourage others to hate you

You know life is one time, you can't take two
Life is short and you can't live it twice, so don't waste your time hating on others

You seem to think cause you ain't fuckin' mo'
The song acknowledges that some people try to seem like players even if they're not

That some other nigga's all up in yo' hoe
Even if you're not a player, your partner may be with another person

It ain't yo' fault, did you do that?
The song suggests that it's not the non-player's fault if their partner cheats

You think yo' ex-bitch, gon' ever take you back?
The song suggests that a non-player's ex-partner won't come back if they weren't good at the game

Hell naw, you still thinkin' you a player
The song points out that some people who are not players still think they are

You only got one girl,
Some non-players only have one partner

You just a square from nowhere
The song suggests that non-players are not successful because they are not good at the game

You starin' at the ground, fuck the ceiling
The song suggests that non-players are not confident

Love is the word that describes yo' feelings
The song suggests that non-players focus on love instead of game

You're hooked, you can't leave her alone
The song suggests that non-players may be obsessed with their partner

You're like O.J., wait til he brings her home
The song compares non-players to O.J. Simpson who is known for his emotional involvement with his partner

You want to kill her, but you don't want to play the fool
The song suggests that non-players may be hurt by their partner but still want to keep them

You never was a player, we can't hate you
The song acknowledges that non-players are not hated because they are not successful like players

What you mad at? Your bitch let me have that
The song suggests that the non-player's partner cheated with the player

And I ain't even say shit about your fat ass
The song points out that the player doesn't care about the non-player's physical appearance

She chose me, don't get an attitude
The song suggests that the partner chose the player for his skills, not to hurt the non-player's feelings

It really ain't got nothin' to do witchu
The song suggests that the non-player's feelings are not important to the situation

I'ma fuck her, anytime I want to
The player has control over the situation, not the non-player

Like a dog, I'ma climb up on her
The song compares the player to a dog who does not care about others' feelings

She don't sweat me bout my other broad
The song suggests that the player has multiple partners

But you called her on the phone and said I'm just a frog,
The song suggests that the non-player spread rumors about the player

I beat up hoes and I'm a rapist
The song suggests that the non-player spread false accusations about the player

Then you told all your homies how I hated
The song suggests that the non-player shared false information with others

Damn nigga! I don't even know you
The song suggests that the non-player does not know the player

I seen you actin' like a groupie at a show or two
The song suggests that the non-player was a fan of the player

I know she knows, the way you lied
The song suggests that the partner knows the non-player is lying

Last time I hated it was 1985
The song suggests that the player hasn't experienced hate in a long time

I was young, caught up with a bad bitch
The song recalls a past situation where the player was infatuated with a bad partner

I took my time, learned the game, I had to have the shit
The song suggests that the player learned from past mistakes and improved his skills

She said you had a little dick, and can't fuck
The song suggests that the partner compared the non-player's skills to the player's skills

Other niggas fuck her good, but you ain't up
The song suggests that the partner prefers other people over the non-player

Can't do that stuff with a freak, can't never be weak
The song suggests that non-players cannot keep up with freaks and cannot be weak

Cause a nigga like me'll put a dick in her cheek
The song suggests that the player can do things that the non-player cannot

And to the beat, I start humpin' on her face
The song suggests that the player can do things that the non-player cannot

Grab her by the ears and then give her a taste
The song suggests that the player can do things that the non-player cannot

Yeah nigga, I fucked her and she's mine now
The song suggests that the player succeeded in winning over the partner

You know I been a dog for a long time now
The song suggests that the player has been successful for a long time

But I ain't gon' fight you for this pretty hoe
The song suggests that the player does not care about the non-player's partner

You think somebody player hated, you don't get it though
The song suggests that the non-player misunderstands why he is not succeeding

Just can't figure it out, and you never will
The song suggests that some people are not cut out for the game

Your bitch went out and found her a better deal
The song suggests that the partner chose the player over the non-player because the player was better

Said it was cool, kickin' it witchu
The song suggests that the partner was comfortable with the non-player but preferred the player

But she has more fun when she's lickin' on dude
The song suggests that the partner prefers the player's company

I hate to be rude, but you know the rules
The song suggests that everyone should already know how the game works

Life is the game nigga, you lose
The song suggests that not everyone can win at the game of life