Do It For The Hood
Yo Gotti Lyrics


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You shoulda seen how I pulled up (Pulled up)
Your girl got a instagram clip
15 seconds ain't enough
We talkin' bout a mothafuckin' feature film

And I heard you was mad at us
Well, wait until you get a load of this
Rally stripes center one
Scratched off like a lottery ticket
Yeah me and your bitch
Marijuana and liquor
Her favorite
Mama got good sense but her head game crazy
She on the bed like a stripper stage goin' in
She bust it open like a SLS Mercedes

Do it for a G
Do it for a G
Do it for a G
Do it for a G
All I wanna be, is all that I could be
All that I could be, that's why they fuck with me

Do it for a 'G' or B-A-N-D-Z
Got an AK watchin' out for the FBI
Try'na be F-R-E-E
Do it for the OG niggas in the cutlasses
Old school Chevy and the hustlin'
AR-15, FN, SK bustin' it (Bang)
Got them hoes on deck, got them hoes on deck
Got the Benz and Porsche got the white Rolls Royce
And the doors on that, go
Opposite, I'm the opposite
I'm type of G nigga, ain't no stoppin' it

Do it for a G
Do it for a G
Do it for a G
Do it for a G
All I wanna be, is all that I could be
All that I could be, that's why they fuck with me

Comin' down, papered up
They makin' way for us, they know we holdin' now
I made a plan to be the man
Go and get it, that money ain't gon' wait around
Comin' down, papered up
They makin' way for us, they know we holdin' now
Made a plan to be the man
Real money only bosses in my circle when you look around

Do it for a G
Do it for a G
Do it for a G
Do it for a G




All I wanna be, is all that I could be
All that I could be, that's why they fuck with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Yo Gotti's "How To Do It" paints the picture of a flashy individual living his best life with no care in the world. The song focuses on doing things for the sole purpose of achieving the highest level of success by living the life of a gangster (a G). At the beginning of the song, Yo Gotti brags about his flashy intro where he sees his girl on Instagram for 15 seconds, which isn't enough for him, and he is talking about making a feature film instead.


Later in the song, Gotti talks about his sexual escapades with a girl who is into smoking marijuana and liquor. Despite the fact that the girl has good sense and comes from a respectable background, she lets loose like a stripper on a stage, expressing her sexuality without any inhibitions. Yo Gotti talks about having everything he wants, including a car with rally stripes and a gun to protect himself from the FBI. He brags about having multiple girls, expensive cars, old school Chevy and busting AR-15 FN SK, and the hustle. He then states that he is living his life on his terms and not stopping no matter what.


Overall, the song is about living the gangster lifestyle, with all the luxuries, material possessions, and the security that comes with it. It's about the pursuit of success, living without any care in the world, and doing whatever it takes to achieve the highest level of success.


Line by Line Meaning

You shoulda seen how I pulled up (Pulled up)
I arrived in style and caught people's attention


Your girl got a instagram clip
Your girl is featured on my social media


15 seconds ain't enough
I needed more time to show off your girl


We talkin' bout a mothafuckin' feature film
Your girl deserves a full-length movie instead of a mere Instagram clip


And I heard you was mad at us
I heard you were upset with me


Well, wait until you get a load of this
You won't be happy with what I have in store for you


Rally stripes center one
My car has a unique racing stripe down the middle


Scratched off like a lottery ticket
It looks like the stripe was scratched off with a coin, like a lottery ticket


Yeah me and your bitch
Your girl and I


Marijuana and liquor
We're smoking weed and drinking alcohol


Her favorite
This is what she likes


Mama got good sense but her head game crazy
Your girl's mother raised her well, but she excels in other areas too


She on the bed like a stripper stage goin' in
She's putting in work in bed, like a stripper performing on stage


She bust it open like a SLS Mercedes
She's opening up sexually like the doors on a fancy car


Do it for a 'G' or B-A-N-D-Z
I'm hustling for money and respect


Got an AK watchin' out for the FBI
I'm carrying heavy firepower and keeping an eye out for the authorities


Try'na be F-R-E-E
I'm trying to be free of financial struggles


Do it for the OG niggas in the cutlasses
I'm doing this for the older, respected people in the community


Old school Chevy and the hustlin'
I'm representing the old-school values of hard work and a classic Chevy car


AR-15, FN, SK bustin' it (Bang)
I'm using powerful firearms to defend myself and my business


Got them hoes on deck, got them hoes on deck
I have a group of women readily available for my pleasure


Got the Benz and Porsche got the white Rolls Royce
I own multiple high-end luxury cars


And the doors on that, go
The doors on my cars go up, which is rare and eye-catching


Opposite, I'm the opposite
I'm different from others, I stand out


I'm type of G nigga, ain't no stoppin' it
I'm a gangster and nothing can get in my way


Comin' down, papered up
I'm coming down the street with a lot of cash in my pocket


They makin' way for us, they know we holdin' now
People know that I'm wealthy and respect me for it


I made a plan to be the man
I had a plan to become successful and followed through with it


Go and get it, that money ain't gon' wait around
I'm working hard to make money because opportunities won't wait for me


Real money only bosses in my circle when you look around
I surround myself with other successful and wealthy people




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mario Mims, Shante Franklin

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