Say What You Want
Wreckshop Family Lyrics
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[talking]
Ha-ha-ha, yeah mayn it's going down
Know I'm tal'n bout, all you haters think a nigga
Ain't gon get you, come on now you know us better than that fool
We coming for you baby, we at you know I'm tal'n bout
It's going down A3 Wreckshop, Noke D, D-Reck
[Hook]
See you can say what you want, when you talk about me
Just make sho' that it's real, when you speak about me
See I don't wanna bring it to you, cause you can't stop me
But everybody keeps, saying my name
See you can say what you want, when you hate me
Just as long, as you know that you can't play me
On the real, M-O-B till we through
Yes it can, get done to you
[A3]
We some thug niggas, running with macks and techs
If you try to flex, I'll slug your neck
With a beam for the spleen, dropping dimes on my team
Reality unseen, but the truth is ring
Depend on me, like you do the cash
Open the Double R roof, missing heat up in the stash
With Noke D on my side, with a 3-57
D-Reck in the back, fin to spit about eleven
At these niggas I swipe in the game
Broke niggas on the sweet, to destroy our names
Understand to win, you gotta have a plan
Take it like a man, Reck got the upper hand
And Noke D, putting the bass up in your back to make you wanna swing a Lac
Until your rims get cracked, or you sitting on flats
So you can get it how you want it, or take it how I give it
Either way you gon feel it, wrap it up and then seal it nigga
[Hook]
[Dirty $]
Well it's that Mr. Dirty $, making hoe ass niggas holla
When I rain on your set, like April showers
In a hail of gun fire, coward what you gon do
Tuck your tail blaze a trail, and change your point of view
Your player points are few, and far in between
No mercy retired jerseys, for talking down on my team
Protect our ghetto dreams, by any and all means
Cause at the end of the day, all we bout is cream
You blowing steam, fool but cool head's gon prevail
Say what you want long as what you say, don't effect my mail
We good understood, but I put this on the hood
Once you cross that line, you'll be lying in wood
Shit you really should, lie low like Moe
I get it done to you, for little or no do'
For real so play the game, how it G-O go
But when you out of your league, have sense enough to know that
[Hook]
[D-Gotti]
Niggas in the gutter, don't give a shit about you
When we in the projects slanging bricks, straight up out the Coupe
Loved by a few, hated by a lot of hoe niggas
And I go bananas on a nigga, bout figgas
I figga, if I sacrifice one in the future
So the Penn can survive, feeling stronger with the steel
I'm trying to do a mill a minute, keep the car tinted
No more thug I represent it, and I squabble go with it
Feel it in the finer thangs, plus I have you cry for change
Let me remind you mo'fuckers, all I know is moving caine
Came on your feet, you can leave on your back
Stressed out on the future for, lean on the mat
Ain't no slacking in my pimping, the ghetto is my dimension
And I steal me a bitch, like the Grinch stole Christmas
Viscous as a pit, when he off the chain
Some of the realest shit, I ever wrote up off the brain, see I'm saying
[Hook]
[Noke D]
You can say, what you want to
Just as long, as you know who
Run these streets, and pack that heat
And boys know, we don't play no games
Kicking ass, and taking names
Want the fortune, fuck the fame
We gon do, what we want to
Best believe, we gon be around
[talking]
Ha-ha-ha-ha, yeah man
It's going down
The song "Say What You Want" by Wreckshop Family featuring A3, D-Gotti and Dirty $ has stayed relevant since its initial release in 2000. The song encapsulates the group's no-nonsense attitude towards the haters who speak negatively and disrespectful about them. The lyrics are direct and blunt, with each member rapping firmly about their gangster persona and position in the game. They warn the haters of the consequences of talking down on the group but emphasize that it doesn't matter what is said about them as long as it's real. This message highlights the group's strong sense of individuality and unity to stand firm in the face of adversity.
A3 starts the song by conveying the image of a thug with a gun ready to retaliate; he adds that he is dependable like cash and equipped with the latest weapons. He reminds the haters that to succeed, a plan is required even if it means playing dirty. Dirty $ then follows by challenging the haters' negative stance, warning that they will not allow them to oppress them. He announces the team's commitment to supporting each other, and regardless of what is said, nobody is above the organizational goals, and any player who disagrees with the team has to leave. Finally, D-Gotti reminds the world that those consistently delivering results in the streets are not interested in approval or popularity; what matters is that money is made.
Interesting Facts:
* Wreckshop Family is a Houston-based rap group made up of A3, Yungstar, Noke D, JB, and D-Reck.
* Say What You Want" is Wreckshop Family's biggest hit to date.
* The song was produced by Thierry Brouard for Uneek Music.
* It was featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which was released in 2004.
* In 2005, a remix by Bun B of UGK was released.
* The remix also featured Pimp C of UGK and Slim Thug, making it a Houston super-hit.
* "Say What You Want" was ranked at #50 on BET's "Top 100 videos of 2000."
* Wreckshop Family's "Reckshop Compilation Vol. III" album featuring "Say What You Want" was nominated for a 2001 Southwest Regional Emmy Award for Best Music Compilation.
* The single's cover artwork features an image of a group of shadowy figures stalking a neighborhood street.
* The song has been the subject of multiple sampling from other hip-hop artists over the years.
Chords: The chords for the song are not available, as it is a rap song with no significant melody; instead, it relies on rapping and spoken words.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha-ha-ha, yeah mayn it's going down
The singer is excited about something about to happen
Know I'm tal'n bout, all you haters think a nigga
The singer is addressing those who have negative opinions about them
Ain't gon get you, come on now you know us better than that fool
The singer believes that their enemies must know better than to cross them
We coming for you baby, we at you know I'm tal'n bout
The artist is threatening to take revenge on their enemies
It's going down A3 Wreckshop, Noke D, D-Reck
The artist is listing the names of those who are involved in the upcoming event
We gon hold it the whole family, uh-huh
The singer is confident that their team will win
See you can say what you want, when you talk about me
The singer is telling others that they are free to talk about them
Just make sho' that it's real, when you speak about me
The artist wants others to only say true things about them
See I don't wanna bring it to you, cause you can't stop me
The artist is implying that they are unstoppable
But everybody keeps, saying my name
The artist is annoyed that their name keeps coming up in conversation
See you can say what you want, when you hate me
The singer is addressing their haters
Just as long, as you know that you can't play me
The artist is warning their haters that they cannot be manipulated
On the real, M-O-B till we through
The singer is loyal to their team no matter what
Yes it can, get done to you
The singer is implying that their actions will have consequences
We some thug niggas, running with macks and techs
The singer and their team are dangerous individuals who possess weaponry
If you try to flex, I'll slug your neck
The artist is threatening to physically harm someone who tries to challenge them
With a beam for the spleen, dropping dimes on my team
The artist has resources available to them to defend their team
Reality unseen, but the truth is ring
The singer's reality is different from what others may perceive, but they know the truth
Depend on me, like you do the cash
The singer wants others to depend on them like they depend on money
Open the Double R roof, missing heat up in the stash
The artist has hidden weapons and is willing to use them
With Noke D on my side, with a 3-57
The artist's ally is also armed
D-Reck in the back, fin to spit about eleven
Another member of the team is about to speak
At these niggas I swipe in the game
The singer is making moves to beat their opponents
Broke niggas on the sweet, to destroy our names
The artist believes that their enemies are trying to ruin their reputation
Understand to win, you gotta have a plan
The singer believes that it is important to have a plan to be successful
Take it like a man, Reck got the upper hand
The singer believes that they are in control of the situation
And Noke D, putting the bass up in your back to make you wanna swing a Lac
The singer's ally is doing something to psych out their opponents
Until your rims get cracked, or you sitting on flats
The artist is implying that their opponents will suffer consequences for challenging them
So you can get it how you want it, or take it how I give it
The artist is telling their opponents that they have a choice in the matter
Either way you gon feel it, wrap it up and then seal it nigga
The singer is threatening their opponents
Well it's that Mr. Dirty $, making hoe ass niggas holla
The singer is introducing themselves
When I rain on your set, like April showers
The artist is a force to be reckoned with
In a hail of gun fire, coward what you gon do
The artist is warning their enemies that they will use weapons against them
Tuck your tail blaze a trail, and change your point of view
The artist is telling their enemies to run away before they get hurt
Your player points are few, and far in between
The singer believes that their enemies are weak
No mercy retired jerseys, for talking down on my team
The artist does not tolerate anyone speaking negatively about their team
Protect our ghetto dreams, by any and all means
The singer believes in protecting their community
Cause at the end of the day, all we bout is cream
The singer is motivated by money
You blowing steam, fool but cool head's gon prevail
The singer is calling out their enemies for being all talk but no action
Say what you want long as what you say, don't effect my mail
The artist does not want their enemies to interfere with their money
We good understood, but I put this on the hood
The artist is making a vow
Once you cross that line, you'll be lying in wood
The singer is warning their enemies not to cross them
Shit you really should, lie low like Moe
The singer is suggesting that their enemies should stay out of their way
I get it done to you, for little or no do'
The artist is implying that they do not need a reason to hurt their enemies
For real so play the game, how it G-O go
The artist is telling their enemies to play by the rules
But when you out of your league, have sense enough to know that
The artist is warning their enemies not to mess with them if they know they can't handle it
Niggas in the gutter, don't give a shit about you
The singer is calling themselves and their team dangerous
When we in the projects slanging bricks, straight up out the Coupe
The artist are involved in illegal activities
Loved by a few, hated by a lot of hoe niggas
The singer's reputation is mixed
And I go bananas on a nigga, bout figgas
The singer is willing to become aggressive over money
I figga, if I sacrifice one in the future
The singer is willing to make sacrifices to better their situation
So the Penn can survive, feeling stronger with the steel
The artist is ready to use weapons to defend their territory
I'm trying to do a mill a minute, keep the car tinted
The artist's motivation is money
No more thug I represent it, and I squabble go with it
The singer is proud of their criminal lifestyle
Feel it in the finer thangs, plus I have you cry for change
The singer enjoys luxurious things and looks down on those who cannot afford them
Let me remind you mo'fuckers, all I know is moving caine
The artist is involved in drug trafficking
Came on your feet, you can leave on your back
The artist is willing to kill their enemies
Stressed out on the future for, lean on the mat
The artist's enemies will suffer on the ground
Ain't no slacking in my pimping, the ghetto is my dimension
The singer is confident in their abilities to control their environment
And I steal me a bitch, like the Grinch stole Christmas
The artist uses women for their own gain
Viscous as a pit, when he off the chain
The singer is powerful and dangerous when provoked
Some of the realest shit, I ever wrote up off the brain, see I'm saying
The singer believes that they are speaking the truth
You can say, what you want to
The singer is telling their enemies that they are free to speak
Just as long, as you know who
The artist wants their enemies to know who they are dealing with
Run these streets, and pack that heat
The artist is dangerous and armed
And boys know, we don't play no games
The singer does not take their criminal lifestyle lightly
Kicking ass, and taking names
The singer loves the rush of fighting and defeating their enemies
Want the fortune, fuck the fame
The artist is not interested in fame, only money
We gon do, what we want to
The artist does not follow laws or rules
Best believe, we gon be around
The artist is confident that they will stay in control
Ha-ha-ha-ha, yeah man
The singer is laughing, probably reflecting on their criminal lifestyle
It's going down
Something important is happening
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