What If
Woodie Smalls Lyrics

I step into a house party
The singer enters a lively gathering at someone's house.

Cortez's shinin'
Someone is wearing a pair of Cortez sneakers that are shining and catching the singer's attention.

Khakis creased up
The individual wearing the Cortez shoes has neat and pressed khaki pants.

Sharper than a diamond
The individual with the Cortez shoes has a crisp and attractive style.

I wasn't invited
The artist did not receive an invitation to the party but arrived anyway.

So I might be out a place
The singer is aware that he may not belong at the party since he was not invited.

I'm peepin' the scene
The singer is observing and taking in the atmosphere of the party.

I feel no funk
The artist is not feeling the vibe or energy of the party yet.

But feel the bass
Despite not feeling the vibe of the party, the artist is noticing the bass of the music.

They bumpin' some of that Northern Cali type a shit
The party-goers are listening to music by some Northern California artists like Cold World Hustlers, Mac Dre, and Brotha Lynch.

I'm catchin' the vibe
The singer is starting to feel the energy and atmosphere of the party.

The atmospheres I'm sweatin'
The artist is feeling hot and sweating due to the high temperature of the party.

But still holdin' the nine
The singer is still holding his firearm, just in case any dangerous situations arise.

In case a homie got to bang
The singer is prepared to use his firearm if his friend or someone else at the party must use violence.

Directions one to one
The singer is giving a piece of advice to someone (perhaps his friend) about the importance of paying attention to his surroundings and the people at the party.

When it comes to the sets
The artist is suggesting that his friend or other party guests should stay alert and cautious given there could be rival gang members attending the party.

Cuz it just might be fun tonight
The artist is implying that the party could get wild, and people may have a good time.

I usually don't expect it
Although the singer is not used to attending parties, he anticipates that this one will be different and exciting.

See if your wandering eyes glancin' my way
The singer notices someone looking at him.

Who'd a thought out on a Saturday or a Friday
The artist is surprised that someone is looking at him at the party.

Although it's an off night
Despite it not being a typical party night, the artist believes that the night has the potential to be enjoyable.

It just might turn out right
The artist has hope that tonight may be a good, entertaining night.

Don't junk it till dawn light
The singer advises not to give up on the night until morning comes and the party is over.

Three choices it appears to me
The artist sees three potential options regarding whom he may interact with at the party.

But the brunette with the booty is steering me
The singer is interested in a particular brunette who has a nice behind and decides to pursue her.

She's got them bright green eyes
The singer finds her green eyes very attractive and noticeable.

Proper face, thick thighs
The lady has beautiful facial features, and the singer admires her thick thighs.

Tits average size
The artist gives his opinion on the lady's breast size, which he thinks is average in comparison to her other features.

All in all she's the prize
The artist believes that the lady he's interested in is the most beautiful and enticing person at the party.

I smoothly make my way across the room
The singer approaches the lady in a poised and confident manner.

My confidence is high
The singer is sure of himself and feels self-assured when speaking with the lady he's interested in.

With three 40's consumed
The artist has consumed three 40-ounce bottles of an alcoholic drink and is feeling tipsy.

Hit her with some small talk
The artist initiates conversation with the lady using light, casual remarks.

Then back off some
The artist then backs off from the conversation intentionally, to not seem too eager or desperate.

If the conversation stops
If the conversation ceases or there is an awkward pause in the conversation, the singer will consider it a false start.

She pursued to chop it up
The lady he's interested in initiated some chatter and continued the conversation.

And asked if I liked to groove
The lady asked if the singer enjoys dancing to the music played at the party.

I said, 'Baby I'm a gangster
The singer responded by saying that he is a gangster, which means he does not dance as freely or openly as most people.,

When I dance I barley move'
The singer prefers not to dance too much when he's at parties.

So if that's cool with you
The artist wants to make sure with the lady that she is okay with the way he dances, which is usually not that much.

Then fo' sho' let's hit the floor
Once he's clear that she is okay with the way he dances, the artist is suggesting they go to the dancefloor together.

But I must admit
The singer acknowledges that he has a dancing talent that he particularly excels at.

My specialty's to stop and get low
The singer is joking that when he does dance, his specialty is to stop and crouch down close to the ground.

The party's gettin' humid
The party is getting hot, and the atmosphere is becoming tense.

And the heat I can't bear
The artist is feeling overwhelmed by the heat and needs a break from the room.

So baby I'm a got out front
The artist wants to leave the house and go outside for some air.

And get some fresh air
The singer hopes that some fresh air will help him cool off from the heat of the party.

She said she'd like to go to
The lady he's interested in agrees to join him and also wants to leave the party and get some air.

And asked, 'Is that alright with you'
The lady inquires if leaving the party is okay, indicating her willingness and interest in going with the singer.

Not a problem
The singer has no issue with her company.

But I might just hit the liquor store or two
The singer intends to go to a nearby liquor store before heading to his car.

My Lark's down the block
The artist's car, a Lark model vehicle, is parked close by.

And since the night's hot
Because the temperature outside is high, the artist suggests they take the top of the convertible and let some fresh air in.

If you want, it's convertible
The singer offers the option to his lady friend, asking her if she wants to use the convertible top of his Lark car.

So we can drop the top
The singer explains that they can open the convertible top and enjoy the breeze during their ride.

Right there I had her caught
The artist is pleased that the lady he's interested in agrees to join him for a drive, and he has her attention focused on him.

A fish on a line
The artist is comparing himself to a fisherman who has caught a fish and is in control of the situation with the lady.

She was puddy in my hands
The artist was very successful in wooing the lady and had her under his control.

I could tell by her look
The singer could read the lady's body language and tell that she was interested in him.

She asked if I was a playa
The lady he's interested in asked if he's a notorious playboy - a man who's known for having many romantic relationships with women.

I said, 'That life ain't for me'
The singer explains that he is not that type of person and is not interested in playing with women's emotions.

Norte±o from the Yoc
The singer identifies himself as a person from Northern California with a specific background.

Now that's a different story
The singer changes the topic of discussion and brings attention back to his origin/background again.

She fell for every word
The artist has convinced the lady and was successful in getting her to like him more.

She was lovin' me no doubt
The lady is very fond of the artist and is interested in him.

Told my homies that I came with you
The singer tells his friends that he is leaving with the lady he's been socializing with.

It's time I headed out
The singer thinks that it's time for him to leave the party, having spent enough time at it for the night.

To the Lark, to the store, to my spot
The artist had planned to go to the liquor store and then head back to his place after leaving the party with the lady.

To the soft white imperals on my bed
The artist is going back to his spot, where there are white, fluffy blankets on his bed that are particularly comfortable.

I'm hittin' skins on and off
The artist is flirting and hooking up with women occasionally.

Sometimes that's the way it goes
The singer justifies his behavior by saying that sometimes that's just how life goes.

Tryin' to get crackin' on the Lincoln
The artist is attempting to enjoy life and spend time riding around in his Lincoln car.

It's all in the ass
The singer jokingly suggests that the sole reason he cares about women is because of their buttocks.