What Can I Do
Trae Ft. Lil Boss Lyrics
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["What can I do" is repeated as a snippet to the beat throughout the song]
[talking]
Asshole By Nature
I see you motherfuckers just determined
To make a nigga get on y'all ass
I don't know what to do with you beat up ass broke motherfuckers
See us in the streets......
[Verse 1: Boss]
What can I do to get these hoe ass niggaz out my mix
I'm straight from the block tryna get a brick
I ended up puttin shit down with the click
Now a bunch of niggaz out ridin my dick
I'm a slide me a bitch, sit him in the 6
Put zip lock then I'm a hide me a bitch
No more pride for the bitch
Niggaz get mad cause I bang to the left, and plus I ride when I switch
Stickin to the G guide line, peep them from the side line
Boss gotta big gat bitch I'm a hide mine
Got it ready to pop and put you on the high line
From my hot nine thinkin I would never pull out and pop mine
Bitch it's the maab, ridin our dick must be your big job
I might serve every nigga standin in your squad
Got G's from over seas, and places apart
You don't wanna fuck around
Put him in the middle of a 30-30 scope and I'm buckin him down
4 slugs hit e'm before he touchin' the ground
I'm in love with my rounds, I be lovin the sound
While I'm huggin four pounds, hoe made niggaz better move when I'm 'round
Before my face show a frown
Hittin niggaz up with that HGC and that 2-2-3 and I'm ditchin the town
[Verse 2: Trae]
Guess who the fuck-top back in the do'
Seperatin from the plex with a beam and a scope
Hop fly I'm a hit a nigga dead in his throat
With a mac fully attack no force to let go
Might touch on a nigga like Shaq
Hit him in chest now he body rockin like Pat
When he size up I'm a put his ass on his back
Have his bitch ass runnin to the trunk for the gat-where the haters at
Better yet nigga why bother, I'm a pain in the ass like Antonio Tarver
ABN we opperate like the carter, and been G'd up since a nigga was starters
North to the South, South back to the North
East to the West let it go I set it off
We the team of the H plus we run with the south
Trae, Jayton, Z Ro the Crooked, and Lil'Boss
Hop in the L crank up ready to floss
Swoop through the block my frame ready-to-toss
Mouth piece gotta nigga bout to goin off
Cause my grill worth about 4 ki's in the south
Now what can I do about niggaz like these
AK's to the chest will make them burn like trees
Forty-rounds out the clip will make them scat like fleas
Roach ass nothin type of niggaz gotta bleed
["What can I do" repeated 'til end]
The song "What Can I Do" by Trae Ft. Lil Boss is a rap track that revolves around the idea of getting rid of people who bother the rappers. Boss complains about how everyone tries to get in his business, and Trae talks about how he wants to eliminate those who try to mess with him. The repeated phrase "What Can I Do" throughout the song suggests that both rappers are desperate to find solutions to their problems. Boss speaks about how he tried to get away from the hate and ended up joining a group; now, people are following him around, which he doesn't like. He says he has no pride anymore and is ready to take out anyone crossing his path. Trae's verse, on the other hand, talks about how he has come to accept that there will always be people trying to bring him down. He speaks of his frustration and anger and reveals that he, too, is capable of harm when necessary.
Through their verses, the rappers communicate their frustrations about people who seem to be out to get them. Both seem to want to keep to themselves and their respective groups but are constantly bombarded with negativity from outsiders. The rappers seem to be looking for ways to protect themselves from their enemies and to rid themselves of those who make their lives miserable. The song is a commentary on the challenges of living in a world that does not always treat you kindly and the measures one has to take to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
What can I do to get these hoe ass niggaz out my mix
How can I rid myself of these contemptible people who are getting involved in my affairs?
I'm straight from the block tryna get a brick
I come from the same area as you, and I'm working hard to achieve success.
Now a bunch of niggaz out ridin my dick
Now I have to deal with people trying to latch onto my success and take advantage of me.
No more pride for the bitch
I am no longer willing to tolerate or show respect for people who take advantage of me.
Niggaz get mad cause I bang to the left, and plus I ride when I switch
Some people get angry because I have a different style and approach to things than they do, and I do things the way that works best for me.
You don't wanna fuck around
You don't want to bother me or instigate something with me.
Put him in the middle of a 30-30 scope and I'm buckin him down
I will not hesitate to shoot and kill someone who causes problems for me or my crew.
Guess who the fuck-top back in the do'
Can you take a guess who is back in the neighborhood creating a disturbance?
Seperatin from the plex with a beam and a scope
I am leaving the area with a laser sight and scope on my gun.
Might touch on a nigga like Shaq
I may attack someone forcefully, like how Shaquille O'Neal would dunk on someone in basketball.
Now what can I do about niggaz like these
What actions can I take to rid myself of these low life individuals?
AK's to the chest will make them burn like trees
Shooting someone with an AK-47 will cause them immense pain, like a tree burning in a fire.
Roach ass nothin type of niggaz gotta bleed
These weak and insignificant people are like cockroaches, and need to be eliminated.
What can I do
I am at a loss for how to deal with these problems and obstacles.
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.