Do What It Do
Warren G/Bishop Lamont Lyrics
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Warren G rap for me, yeah, mmm
When G-dog, the hog, come up in the place
There's dollar signs in your eyes and a smile in your face
You want to live fat off of my sack
You got more drag than a low lo-do, cut the act
'Cause back before '92 and '93
But now that I'm slingin' platinum LP's
All of a sudden you on my N.U.T's
Ain't nothin' you can do to make it stop
'Cause money makes the world
Go 'round and the panties drop
I ain't in love though, I don't need the pressure
I just want to dig it like I'm diggin' for treasure
Some of y'all had a good thing that you couldn't keep
Thought you was TLC, you had to creep
You say you had love, I said you bullshit
It's all about the dough, so what's love got to do with it
What's love got to do, got to do with it (that's right)
What's love if you don't respect the game (uh-huh)
What's love got to do, got to do with it
If you lack in this game, it's a shame you won't make it
Now, I'm the type of brother that's down for mines
Before I made beats, I was down to grind
Back then, every single homey had my back
Now they're peepin' my stack and they're talkin' bout jack
But I'm the same brother day in and day out
And I'm-a stay that way until the day I lay out in a casket
It's drastic 'cause homies is plastic
Break 'em off some bread
They want the whole damn basket
If you's a true homey, you would wish me well
Not plot to make a brother fail, jealous as hell
We used to get the same riches
Now your trigger-finger got the itches, schemin' on my riches
Which is not a surprise, my eyes peep game
211's, 187's it's all the same
It's all a shame, homies'd jack you for your grip
Ain't no love involved, because it's all about the chips
What's love got to do, got to do with it (that's right)
What's love if you don't respect the game (uh-huh)
What's love got to do, got to do with it (that's right)
If you lack in this game, it's a shame you won't make it
Now for these labels tellin' fables
Makin' the fucked-up deals under the tables
You think that you smart, but fool, I'm the smartest
You canÂ't make no money if you can't keep an artist
Sign the dotted line, put 'em on the shelf
Break 'em off some crumbs, keep the rest for yourself
I know how it goes, treat an artist like a ho'
Fly cars, gold, clothes, but no dough
Since it's all business, I'm-a handle mine
Keep track of my stack down to the very last dime
'Cause in this rap game, it's all about the buck
You bend over for the label, and you will get fucked
Like how we run up in a trick, and then you're through
The record label do the same shit to you
90% business, 10% show
Ain't no love in this game 'cause it's all about the dough
What's love got to do, got to do with it (that's right)
What's love if you don't respect the game (uh-huh)
What's love got to do, got to do with it (that's right)
If you lack in this game, it's a shame you won't make it
(Repeat)
The lyrics of Warren G's song "What's Love Got To Do With It" are a commentary on the rap industry and the drive to make money above all else. Warren G calls out those who were not supportive of him before he became successful but now want to be associated with him for financial gain. He also speaks on the pressures of the music industry and how it can lead to jealousy and backstabbing among friends. Warren G sees the music business as cut-throat and focused solely on profit, with little room for genuine love and support.
Warren G's lyrics are an insightful portrayal of the music industry and how it can affect relationships and priorities. He highlights the dangers of chasing fame and fortune at the expense of personal integrity and true friendships. He advocates for staying true to oneself and valuing those who have been supportive throughout the journey. The song is a cautionary tale about the high stakes and risk of losing oneself in the pursuit of success.
Line by Line Meaning
When G-dog, the hog, come up in the place
When Warren G, the rapper, enters the room
There's dollar signs in your eyes and a smile on your face
People see money in Warren G and try to take advantage of him
You want to live fat off of my sack
People want to live off of Warren G's success
You got more drag than a low lo-do, cut the act
People are being fake and acting like they care
'Cause back before '92 and '93
Before Warren G was famous
You didn't give a damn about Warren G
People didn't care about Warren G before he was famous
But now that I'm slingin' platinum LP's
But now that he's successful and selling lots of records
All of a sudden you on my N.U.T's
People are suddenly interested in being part of his success
Ain't nothin' you can do to make it stop
Warren G can't stop people from wanting to use him for his success
'Cause money makes the world Go 'round and the panties drop
Money is a powerful motivator
I ain't in love though, I don't need the pressure
Warren G is not interested in romantic love, only success
I just want to dig it like I'm diggin' for treasure
He wants to be successful, like finding treasure
Some of y'all had a good thing that you couldn't keep
Some people had opportunities for success but lost them
Thought you was TLC, you had to creep
People thought they were successful like TLC, but had to do shady things to keep it up
You say you had love, I said you bullshit
People claim to care, but they're lying
It's all about the dough, so what's love got to do with it
Success is all that matters, not love
Now, I'm the type of brother that's down for mines
Warren G is a loyal friend
Before I made beats, I was down to grind
Before he was successful, he was willing to work hard
Back then, every single homey had my back
His friends were supportive in the past
Now they're peepin' my stack and they're talkin' bout jack
Now they're envious of his success and trying to take advantage
But I'm the same brother day in and day out
Warren G is still the same person despite his success
And I'm-a stay that way until the day I lay out in a casket
He will always be true to himself for his entire life
It's drastic 'cause homies is plastic
Friends are fake and disloyal
Break 'em off some bread They want the whole damn basket
People try to take all of his success for themselves
If you's a true homey, you would wish me well
A true friend would be happy for Warren G's success
Not plot to make a brother fail, jealous as hell
Not try to bring him down out of jealousy
90% business, 10% show
The music industry is mainly about making money
Ain't no love in this game 'cause it's all about the dough
Success is important, not love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CTM Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Graham Hamilton Lyle, Terry Britten
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