Where They At?
Too $hort Lyrics


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Where they at? Where they at?
Where the hos at? Where they at?
Where the bitches at? Where they at?
Where they at? Where they at?
Yeah, where they at?
Where the hos at? Where they at?
Where the bitches at? Where they at?
Where they at? Where they at?

Y'all niggas always talkin' bad about a breezy.
Talkin' 'bout that young-ass, rich-ass nigga, Too Sheezy.
Always callin' a woman out a name,
Callin' her a "bee-eye-itch" now that's a shame.
What if somebody called your woman that?
You'd be all up at the century club, boy, with your stri-nap.
Talkin' 'bout "I'll never save a ho,"
Then why you have that breezy drivin' your big-body benz for?
You say you only out to get some head and then to stab,
But I see you up at Monty's feedin' her lobster and crab.
They say that Captain is a playa's worst enemy, so what's next?
You just mad 'cause I got more hos than you got diamonds on your rolex.

I realize after makin' six platinum's in a row
The shit was easy, so I had to get some mo'.
I never did like stiff hos.
I fuck like a rap, ain't no quick flows.
I'm a California nigga, born and bred.
Got a wild imagination when I'm on the bed.
I love my woman, I love her girlfriend and her sister.
Felt on her momma's booty but never kissed her.
Been mackin' on these hos since the eighties.
It don't take much for me to break hos.
You must be dreamin' if my bitch chose you.
We in another lifetime, my game is foolproof.
It won't happen as long as she's my bitch.
I give a fuck if you fake pimps peep my shit,
'Cause I'm a mack these hos like never befo',
And every time I grab the mic I gotta better flow.

I went from rappin' about the clothes I was wearin' at a party,
To all the hos that let me see their naked bodies.
It's not an overnight transition thing,
I wasn't born pimpin' hos, wearin' pinky rings.
Never walked around sayin', "Who am I?"
'Cause when I seen old movies like "Superfly,"
It was my destiny, to live a pimp legacy,
And reach levels other niggas never see.
In '81 I rapped friendly, but now its on.
One day I said somethin' on the microphone
About sixteen hoes, suckin' ten toes,
People loved it, that's how the story goes.
It's true, in 1982
Me and Freddy B sold the tapes to you,
X-rated, talkin' 'bout bitches and thugs.
All the dope-dealers gettin' rich sellin' drugs.
Too $hort bumpin' in the background.
You thought I retired, bitch, I'm back now.
Like a house party, or a side show,
I got the Spanish, black, and white hos.
Ask an east Oakland nigga, I bet you he know,
"Is she mixed with Japanese or Filipino?"




I always spit the game when I rap.
All I want to know is where the hos at?

Overall Meaning

In the song Where They At? by Too $hort, the rapper is addressing the criticism he receives regarding the derogatory language he uses to refer to women. He questions why men feel the need to disrespect women and call them derogatory names such as "bitch" which is not only disrespectful but also an insult to the women's gender. He further goes on to challenge men in positions of power who claim they are not saving women for monetary gain and publicity.


By posing a hypothetical situation where the men's own women are called derogatory names, Too $hort invokes the concept of empathy and how men should treat all women with respect whether they are related to them or not. In addition, Too $hort points out the idea that every woman should be treated as an individual and not objectified or spoken about as if they were a commodity.


Overall, the song is a social commentary on the way society views women and how they should be treated with dignity and respect.


Line by Line Meaning

Where they at? Where they at?
Asking where the women are.


Where the hos at? Where they at?
Asking where the prostitutes are.


Where the bitches at? Where they at?
Asking where the women are.


Yeah, where they at?
Affirming the previous questions.


Y'all niggas always talkin' bad about a breezy.
Men often speak negatively of women.


Talkin' 'bout that young-ass, rich-ass nigga, Too Sheezy.
Talking about the rapper, Too Short.


Always callin' a woman out a name,
Using derogatory names for women.


Callin' her a "bee-eye-itch" now that's a shame.
Referring to a woman as a derogatory term is disrespectful.


What if somebody called your woman that?
Asking how the men would feel if their partner was called a derogatory term.


You'd be all up at the century club, boy, with your stri-nap.
Indicating that the men would be upset and retaliate.


Talkin' 'bout "I'll never save a ho,"
Saying that they will not help or support a prostitute.


Then why you have that breezy drivin' your big-body benz for?
Asking why the men allow the prostitutes to drive their expensive cars.


You say you only out to get some head and then to stab,
Stating their intentions with the prostitutes.


But I see you up at Monty's feedin' her lobster and crab.
Observing that the men are treating the prostitutes to expensive meals.


They say that Captain is a playa's worst enemy, so what's next?
It is believed that women are the biggest threat to a player's reputation.


You just mad 'cause I got more hos than you got diamonds on your rolex.
Boasting about the number of prostitutes he has.


I realize after makin' six platinum's in a row
After achieving great success with his music.


The shit was easy, so I had to get some mo'.
Becoming bored and needing a new challenge.


I never did like stiff hos.
Not liking prostitutes who are not good in bed.


I fuck like a rap, ain't no quick flows.
Referring to his sexual prowess.


I'm a California nigga, born and bred.
He is from California.


Got a wild imagination when I'm on the bed.
Having a vivid imagination during sex.


I love my woman, I love her girlfriend and her sister.
Having feelings for his partner and her family members.


Felt on her momma's booty but never kissed her.
Touching his partner's mother but not kissing her.


Been mackin' on these hos since the eighties.
Being involved with prostitutes since the 1980s.


It don't take much for me to break hos.
Being able to easily seduce prostitutes.


You must be dreamin' if my bitch chose you.
Saying that his partner would not choose someone else.


We in another lifetime, my game is foolproof.
Indicating that his seduction tactics are flawless.


I give a fuck if you fake pimps peep my shit,
Not caring if other people copy his style.


'Cause I'm a mack these hos like never befo',
Promising to seduce the prostitutes to a higher degree.


And every time I grab the mic I gotta better flow.
Becoming a better rapper every time he performs.


I went from rappin' about the clothes I was wearin' at a party,
Beginning his career rapping about fashion.


To all the hos that let me see their naked bodies.
Rapping about prostitutes he's slept with.


It's not an overnight transition thing,
It took time to go from fashion to prostitution.


I wasn't born pimpin' hos, wearin' pinky rings.
He had to work to become a successful pimp.


Never walked around sayin', "Who am I?"
Never questioning his identity.


'Cause when I seen old movies like "Superfly,"
Inspired by the movie 'Superfly.'


It was my destiny, to live a pimp legacy,
Believing it was his calling to become a successful pimp.


And reach levels other niggas never see.
Achieving success that others cannot.


In '81 I rapped friendly, but now its on.
Becoming more aggressive with his lyrics.


One day I said somethin' on the microphone
A defining moment in his career.


About sixteen hoes, suckin' ten toes,
Talking about a sexual encounter with several prostitutes.


People loved it, that's how the story goes.
The public reacted positively to his music.


It's true, in 1982
Dating a significant moment in his career.


Me and Freddy B sold the tapes to you,
Selling music tapes to the public.


X-rated, talkin' 'bout bitches and thugs.
Making explicit music about prostitution and crime.


All the dope-dealers gettin' rich sellin' drugs.
Observing drug dealers becoming wealthy.


Too $hort bumpin' in the background.
Referring to his music playing.


You thought I retired, bitch, I'm back now.
Returning to the music industry after a hiatus.


Like a house party, or a side show,
Similar to a party or a casual event.


I got the Spanish, black, and white hos.
Being involved with prostitutes of different ethnicities.


Ask an east Oakland nigga, I bet you he know,
Asking someone from a specific area about prostitution in that area.


"Is she mixed with Japanese or Filipino?"
Wondering about the ethnicity of a particular prostitute.


I always spit the game when I rap.
Bringing up topics related to prostitution in his music.


All I want to know is where the hos at?
Searching for prostitutes.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY BANKS, KEVIN DIXON, TODD ANTHONY SHAW

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@Musiqforthug

Keep this swag I love the way you rap or talk on the beat. No one does it better!

@royoffg

"its not gone be a fair fight marvin" lmao

@MrNito209

Too Short is the $hit

@Beast-mode-supps

Marv is out of pocket with tons of people . I've seen people get involved with doing drugs and their mind starts playing tricks on them and they end up not going along with their own friends I think that has something to do with it. Plus I think whoever made the call to him pretending to be too short was trying to screw up their relationship maybe to stop a collaboration from happening? Never know

@iamyournytemare4253

The moral: never diss too $hort.

@MrLobart

grandad too short and messy should sign wavers and fight mono e mono in the octagon, id love to see that.

@THESFGIANTS98

dis shit be poppin

@goldengate9er

"If you see that nigga cuff both hands, We gonna take his ass back to San Fran, cause hes a fugitive, u gotta face them charges lets do this shit let the whole world know youz a bitch" - Too Short HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Too short is sick!!!!!!!!!!! This shit go, bumpin this shit hella loud cruzing down Eddy Street. Where u at Messy????????

@jboi189

He do damn old for this ... but too short go hard i aint gone lie

@TheFuckOffMe

i wish high school classes wer like this

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