Players
Too $hort Lyrics


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T.W.D.Y. - Player's Holiday
F/ Mac Mall & Too Short

[Too $hort]
What?
You say what?
The president did what?
Ah man, that's hey, that's all good baby
He got rid of the player haters too?
Ah man, we need to declare this a national holiday
We gonna call this Players Holiday
Ant B-Z what up man?

[Ant Banks]
Rise and shine, make you wanna say
Dear God, let me thank you for another day
For livin' life on the edge and I'm tryin' to break it
Tired of duckin' the Feds, but it's a struggle to make it
So this is your day homey, now it's time to shine
If a player's only trickin', you can wine and dine
Stress free from the drama, better go get your ticket
Then come on cause some squares can't lie to kick it

[Mac Mall]
It feels good not to grind no more
Don't get it twisted cause I still hustle
Maintainin' just tryin' to reach my goal
Livin' life truly successful
So that my little soldier never have to sell no dope
All the Cutties from the pens comin' home again
And we ain't tryin' to kill each other cause brother we all in
Beautiful black women give 'em much respect
And ain't no funk 'tween the east and the west
It's just a Player Holiday

Chorus[1]:
Today's the day the Players play
So you better be on your way
(On your way, your way)
Now it's time to celebrate
Hurry up and don't be late
Cause you know it's gonna be a lovely day

Chorus[2]:
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
(A lovely day)
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day

[Too $hort]
January 1 the year 2000
We gettin' all the money and we ain't through clownin'
You can tell everybody that stays around your way
Today is the official Player's Holiday
Short Dog I'm lovin' every minute of it
Cause pimpin's been around since the beginning of it
We barbecuin' chicken, that's what we doin'
Buy some breezys and we kickin'
And Cap what you doin?

[Captain Save Em]
I'm just sittin here timin' like a Rolex watch
I figured by now y'all realize that Hip-Hop and Rap won't stop
Puttin' it together like a racing track
Where's all my Latino, Philippino, and Ese partners at?
I know you feel me when I say that life's a struggle
But God first, y'all know we all can't help but bubble
So keep your head up
And know that things are changing for the better
Talkin' 'bout the youth, the little kids
Forget about you, never

[1,2]Chorus

[Ant Banks]
Now all the real players throw your Rollies in The air
And wave 'em all around like you just don't care
From side to side and from front to back
Throw the peace sign baby, show me where you at
Dollar bill y'all, and we could scream it out loud
And Mac Mall's here, homey that can move the crowd
So what the deal with you nigga, you could cross the town
Put the squeeze on the haters, ain't no need to clown

[Rappin 4-tay]
None of the homies got pop
None of the spots got batteram
And I'll be damned, it's crackin' like a Summer Jam
Barbecues, no more feuds, players embracin'
Slammin' dominos, bustin' raps, still paper chasin'
Competitors keep a distance, it's all love baby
Rub-a-dub-dub love, welcome to the Players Club baby
A family affair, a toast to the bay, hey
Looks like it's gonna be one of them lovely days

[2]Chorus

[Mac Mall]
Mama used to put my clothes on layaway
Now I'm dipped everyday and every C-note got big face
Holler at me man, used to ride the back of the bus
Now I'm spinnin V-12's though the times is rough
In God we trust haters, you can only hate us
But can't front cause you knew that we was bound to blow up




Gettin' paid what we can, Short Dog and Ant Banks
Mac Mall do it big on a Players Holiday, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song 'Players' by Too $hort is a hip-hop track that discusses the lifestyle of a player, someone who is not committed to one partner and enjoys being with different people. The song starts with a digital voice saying "Mother fucker, always can't be players". This may indicate that the song is not promoting the player lifestyle, but rather highlighting the issues that can arise from it. The chorus repeats the phrase "Players, always can't be players" which serves as a warning that players cannot continue with their lifestyle forever.


The lyrics go on to describe how players can't fall in love, even if they try, and how they always meet new women. The song also describes how players are always ready to flirt, have fun and party. However, the song suggests that players can never be happy and that they will never find true love. The song discusses both male and female players and how they are always looking for something new and exciting, without caring about the consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Players are the realest time to go
Players are the coolest people you can meet.


If you don't understand I'll let you know
I'll explain it to you if you don't get it.


Players are the ones who always see
Players are the ones that are always around.


Players are the ones that you always meet
You always end up meeting a player.


Couldn't fall in love, even if you tried
Players can't fall in love, no matter how hard they try.


Couldn't be devoted unless you lied
Players can only be committed if they are lying.


It's the players in the world to the west you play
It's the players that dominate the dating scene out west.


Fresh young tenders every day
Players always have fresh young women around them.


Breaking hearts every time your love is real
Players always manage to break hearts, even when they actually love someone.


Players say love just ain't the deal
Players don't believe in love.


But the old and wise couldn't tell you why
Even wise people can't explain why players can't have happy lives.


Players just don't live happy lives
Players can't find happiness in their lifestyle.


So all you fake want to be's I hope you hear
People who want to be players should pay attention.


It's Saturday night, it's time to have fun
Saturday night is when the players come out to play.


Parties all going and players come
Players are always at the parties.


Fresh ball point pens, ready to use
Players are always ready to take down a girl's phone number.


Players just always use that lutten
Players always have some sort of trick they use on women.


Give it up everyday when the players play
Women freely give themselves to players.


Just don't act snooty when the players say
Don't act like you're too good for a player's advances.


What's your name and number let me get my pen
Players always ask for women's names and phone numbers.


Do you have any sisters too and that's to Kim
Players even ask if a woman has sisters they could pursue.


'Cause I rap to Kim, and that's the truth
I've tried to flirt with Kim before, and I'm not lying.


Baby, like players speak
I'm talking to this woman like I'm a smooth player.


Baby right there is a stone cold freak
That woman is very promiscuous and open to anything.


Trying to be a player, but she don't hear
She's not interested in my player ways.


Players are the bored I hate to say
Players are often bored with their lives.


Nine out of ten don't know the play
Most people don't understand the player lifestyle.


Falling in, falling out, does it ever last
Players are always breaking up and never stay in relationships for long.


Players are the world, they're just too fast
Players move too quickly through life.


Your life is at best when you lose control
Players only enjoy life when they're not in control.


Taking love from the way you know you told
Players never follow the rules of love that they set for themselves.


You could love so much, just give you time
Players could fall in love if they gave themselves more time.


Your nothing but a player don't say your mine
You're not actually mine, you're just a player.


Cause the way I love, is not your type
I love differently than a player and it wouldn't work with them.


Trying to get everything you can for life
Players only care about getting as much as they can out of life.


Too bad you don't know what I think you should
Players don't know what they should be doing differently in life.


Too much of a good thing ain't so good
Having too much of a good thing, like women, isn't always a good thing.


Your nothing but a player, whatever you feel
You're a player no matter how you feel.


You can't be loved cause your not real
Players can't be loved because they're not genuine.


But tricks in the city could solve right there
Players can find success in the city by using their tricks.


It's not only the men, it's the females too
Women can also be players, not just men.


Come out the shop with the fresh hair-dews
Women with fresh hair and a certain style are often players.


Working that bottom like it's on top
They flaunt their bodies and use them to attract attention.


Looking so good you just don't stop
They look so good that you can't take your eyes off them.


The guys can't help but to come your way
Men are always approaching female players.


So your giving out your number 3 times a day
Female players are often giving out their phone number to multiple men a day.


Your a player, baby, the real mccoy
You're a real female player.


Last week I saw you with my homeboy
I saw you with another man last week.


Now you want to tell me, I'm the one
Now you're trying to tell me you want me, but I don't believe you.


And all I want to do is just have some fun
I'm not looking for anything serious, just some fun.


Cause a girl like you, I know your kind
I know exactly what kind of girl you are, a player.


Think you look too good 'cause your so fine
Players often think they're better than everyone else because of their looks.


You'll be 30 years old still playing games
Players never grow out of their lifestyle and continue to play games even as they age.


Giving out fake numbers and more fake names
Players often give out false information to potential partners.


But you'll find out, it may take 2 years
Eventually female players will learn that their lifestyle isn't a good one.




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