No Diggity
Yo Cappa Lyrics
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Baby got 'em up open all over town
Strictly biz, she don't play around
Cover much ground, got game by the pound
Getting paid is her forte
Each and every day, true player way
I can't get her out of my mind
I think about the girl all the time
Pushin' phat rides, it's no surprise
She got tricks in the stash
Stacking up the cash
Fast when it comes to the gas
By no means average
She's on when she's got to have it
Baby, you're a perfect ten, I wanna get in
Can I get down, so I can win
I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
She's got class and style
Street knowledge by the pound
Baby never act wild, very low key on the profile
Catchin' feelings is a no
Let me tell you how it goes
Curve's the words, spins the verbs
Lovers it curves so freak what you heard
Rollin' with the phatness
You don't even know what the half is
You gotta pay to play
Just for shorty, bang-bang, to look your way
I like the way you work it
Trumped tight all day, every day
You're blowing my mind, maybe in time
Baby, I can get you in my ride
The song "No Diggity" by Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre and Queen Pen, as well as its words, convey a sense of admiration for a woman who possesses a variety of appealing characteristics. The opening verse references the woman's attractive appearance and various accomplishments, such as her ability to "cover much ground," and "getting paid." The singer notes that he cannot stop thinking about her and seeks to impress her with his own prowess. The chorus, notably, employs a non-standard phrase, "no diggity," which, over time, became a popular catchphrase and stands for authenticity or agreement. The second verse continues to highlight the woman's impressive attributes, describing them as a combination of street knowledge, class, and style.
Line by Line Meaning
Shorty get down, good Lord
The girl is very attractive and is getting a lot of attention.
Baby got 'em up open all over town
The girl is the center of attention and everyone knows about her.
Strictly biz, she don't play around
She's all about business and doesn't mess around.
Cover much ground, got game by the pound
She's well-connected and skilled at what she does.
Getting paid is her forte
She's good at making money.
Each and every day, true player way
She's consistently successful and knows how to play the game.
I can't get her out of my mind
The singer is constantly thinking about the girl.
I think about the girl all the time
The singer is fixated on the girl.
East side to the west side
The girl is known all over town.
Pushin' phat rides, it's no surprise
She's driving expensive and impressive cars.
She got tricks in the stash
She has some secret and impressive skills.
Stacking up the cash
She's accumulating a lot of money.
Fast when it comes to the gas
She's quick to make money.
By no means average
She's far above average and stands out from the crowd.
She's on when she's got to have it
She's extremely motivated and focused on getting what she wants.
Baby, you're a perfect ten, I wanna get in
She's incredibly attractive to the singer, and he wants to be with her.
Can I get down, so I can win
The singer wants to be with her and be part of her success.
I like the way you work it
The singer finds her attractive and likes what he sees.
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
The singer can't resist her and wants to be with her.
She's got class and style
She's sophisticated and refined.
Street knowledge by the pound
She's well-informed and savvy about the streets.
Baby never act wild, very low key on the profile
She's low-key and doesn't attract attention to herself.
Catchin' feelings is a no
She's not looking for emotional attachments.
Let me tell you how it goes
The singer knows how things work and wants to explain it to her.
Curve's the words, spins the verbs
She's very eloquent and skilled in her speech.
Lovers it curves so freak what you heard
She knows how to use her words to her advantage.
Rollin' with the phatness
She's in the company of impressive and wealthy people.
You don't even know what the half is
The singer knows she's even more impressive than what others see.
You gotta pay to play
She has high standards and isn't interested in those who can't meet them.
Just for shorty, bang-bang, to look your way
She's worth going above and beyond to get her attention.
Trumped tight all day, every day
She's always on point and looks immaculate.
You're blowing my mind, maybe in time
She's impressing the singer and he's considering pursuing her.
Baby, I can get you in my ride
The singer wants to take her for a drive and get to know her better.
Contributed by Annabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.