I Don't Know
Usher/Puff Daddy Lyrics
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All my niggas, take a walk with me
You ain't gotta holla, you can talk with me
Just try to learn where my thoughts can be and how I stack figures
Learn why I'm real, still that nigga
I get money, I ain't gotta do a crime
Shit, I hit dimes, what I need with a nine
We got nothing but heat here, beware, we here
What's my name? Got chicks twisted, like, what's my game?
Pimp things still the same
I smash it, I don't harass it
Ma, I'm a baller, I score and pass it
Feel me, still be filthy
If making hits is a crime, I plead guilty
And this is what we came to do
Party, Diddy, Usher, game is through, come on
It's right around eleven o'clock
One of your girls just called
Asked you how you look, are you ready?
You tell her you look hot
Not to worry at all
Niggas will be shook, y'all doing it heavy
She's telling you she might change
But you tell her not to
She know that she looks stunning, it'll be fun
The club will be full of game
But none of that has got you
Me, I think you're running 'cause I'm the one
You see
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party oh
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party
You're probably thinking to yourself, what's the occasion?
And believe me, girl, I don't do sex for fun
The perfect gentleman in every situation
And the only thing that's missing is the one
Is it you?
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party
Sing it (la, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
Had to take the time
To open up your mind
That's exactly what you are: open
You got the mesmerizing grind
Your shape should be a crime
Damn baby you're a star, you're smoking
You're probably thinking to yourself, what's the occasion?
And believe me, girl, I don't do sex for fun
The perfect gentleman in every situation
And the only thing that's missing is the one
Is it you?
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight (what you came to do)
But I came to party
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party
Sing it (la, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
It's real serious
You're so fine, girl
At the end of the day, I'm going home with you
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight (you're so fine, girl)
But I came to party (at the end of the day, I'm going home with you)
In "I Don't Know," Usher and Puff Daddy, two of the most influential names in the music industry, collaborate and detail their luxurious, party-filled lifestyle. The song is primarily about having a good time and celebrating success. Usher conveys his seductive charm and cool confidence, while Puff Daddy raps about the lavish lifestyle he has obtained, giving the audience a glimpse into a world they can only dream of. Usher, in particular, sings of his careless mindset, stacking figures, and taking pride in his success. He boasts about being a baller and scoring without any form of harassment.
The lyrics also mention the recent clothes and makeup selection of one of the girls they interact with, evoking some sense of romance and sexual attraction. Puff Daddy's verses in between Usher's are mainly braggadocio, where he states he doesn't indulge in sexual encounters for fun and encourages the listeners to party with him instead.
Overall, the song is a celebration of wealth, success, and living the high life, with no intention of apologizing for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Check this out, yeah yeah
Listen up, pay attention
All my niggas, take a walk with me
All of my friends, come with me
You ain't gotta holla, you can talk with me
You don't need to shout, talk to me normally
Just try to learn where my thoughts can be and how I stack figures
Understand my mindset and how I make money
Learn why I'm real, still that nigga
Understand that I am authentic and still successful
I get money, I ain't gotta do a crime
I make money legally, I don't have to commit crimes
Shit, I hit dimes, what I need with a nine
I have sex with beautiful women, I don't need a gun
Before y'all judge me, be clear
Don't judge me without understanding
We got nothing but heat here, beware, we here
We are talented people, so be careful
What's my name? Got chicks twisted, like, what's my game?
It's confusing for some girls to know my name and intentions
Pimp things still the same
I'm still into the 'pimp' lifestyle
I smash it, I don't harass it
I have consensual sex, I don't force anyone
Ma, I'm a baller, I score and pass it
I am a skilled basketball player, I score and pass the ball
Feel me, still be filthy
Understand me, I am still rich
If making hits is a crime, I plead guilty
If being successful is a crime, I am guilty
And this is what we came to do
We came here to party
Party, Diddy, Usher, game is through, come on
Let's party with Diddy and Usher, the party is 'over'
It's right around eleven o'clock
It's almost 11 o'clock
One of your girls just called
One of your female friends just called
Asked you how you look, are you ready?
Asked you if you are ready for the party
You tell her you look hot
You replied that you look really good
Not to worry at all
She doesn't need to worry about anything
Niggas will be shook, y'all doing it heavy
Men will be intimidated, you all look great
She's telling you she might change
The female friend is telling you she might change clothes
But you tell her not to
You tell her that she looks great and doesn't need to change
She know that she looks stunning, it'll be fun
She knows she looks amazing and the party will be fun
The club will be full of game
There will be many guys trying to impress women at the club
But none of that has got you
But you are not impressed by that
Me, I think you're running 'cause I'm the one
I think you are avoiding other guys because you are interested in me
Is it you?
Do you really like me?
It's real serious
This is a serious matter
You're so fine, girl
You are very attractive
At the end of the day, I'm going home with you
I want to go home with you
Sing it (la, la, la)
Sing along with me
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Girls from the ghetto
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
Girls from the suburbs
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
Girls from all over the world, do you understand me?
Had to take the time
I needed to take the time
To open up your mind
To get to know you better
That's exactly what you are: open
You are very open
You got the mesmerizing grind
You have an amazing body
Your shape should be a crime
Your body is so attractive, it should be illegal
Damn baby you're a star, you're smoking
You are very attractive, you are smoking hot
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Faith Renee Evans, Pharrell L. Williams
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