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Yo-Yo Ma Lyrics


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You think you tossin these hoes dawg, but really you not
You niggas payin what you weighin' peelin off the knot
Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of "To The South" by Yo-Yo Ma, the artist addresses individuals who believe they are impressing others by engaging with multiple sexual partners. He uses the term "hoes" as a derogatory term for women in order to highlight the objectification and disrespect within this mindset. Yo-Yo Ma challenges these individuals by asserting that their actions do not actually hold the significance or influence they believe they possess. He implies that they are merely wasting their time and money, suggesting that they are overpaying for temporary gratification and superficial relationships.


The line "You niggas payin what you weighin' peelin off the knot" carries a double meaning. On one hand, it suggests that these individuals are spending a significant amount of money to impress these women. "Paying what you weighin'" refers to the idea that they are spending an amount equivalent to their own worth or substance. However, the phrase "peelin off the knot" implies that the participants are recklessly and quickly "untangling" or spending their money without considering the consequences or value of their investment.


In summary, Yo-Yo Ma's "To The South" critiques the superficiality and objectification present in certain individuals' pursuit of multiple sexual partners. Instead of achieving significance or impressing others, the artist suggests that they are wasting their time, money, and emotional energy.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you tossin these hoes dawg, but really you not
You believe that you are impressing and discarding women effortlessly, but in reality, you are not successful at it.


You niggas payin what you weighin' peelin off the knot
You guys are spending as much money as you possess, quickly wasting your entire savings.




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Written by: Andre Stephens, Mario Sentell Giden, Nakia Coleman, Stephen Carroll

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