No Diggity
blackstreet feat dr dre & queen pen Lyrics


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Yeah
You know what
I like the playettes
No diggity, no doubt
Play on playette, play on playette
Yo Dre, drop the verse

It's going down, fade to Blackstreet
The homies got rb, collab' creations
Bump like acne, no doubt
I put it down, never slouch
As long as my credit can vouch
A dog couldn't catch me ass out
Tell me who can stop when Dre makin' moves
Attracting honeys like a magnet
Giving 'em eargasms with my mellow accent
Still moving this flavor
With the homies Blackstreet and teddy
The original rump shakers

Shorty get down, good lord
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
East side to the west side
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

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up

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

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up

Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (hey yo that girl looks good)
Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (play on, play on, play on)
Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (you're my kind of girl)
Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (hey yay oh)

'Cause that's my peeps and we row g
Flyin' first class from New York City to Blackstreet
What you know about me, not a motherfuckin' thing
Cartier wooded frames sported by my shorty
As for me, icy gleaming pinky diamond ring
We be's the baddest clique up on the scene
Ain't you getting bored with these fake ass broads
I shows and proves, no doubt, I be taking you, so
Please excuse, if I come across rude
That's just me and that's how the playettes got to be
Stay kickin' game with a capital G
Axe the peoples on my block, I'm as real as can be
Word is bond, faking jacks never been my flavor
So, teddy, pass the word to your nigga Chauncey
I be sitting in car, let's say around three thirty
Queen pen and Blackstreet, it's no diggity

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up

I like the way you work it
No diggity, I got to bag it up

Yeah, come on
Jackie in full effect
Lisa in full effect
Nicky in full effect
Tomeka in full effect
Ladies in full effect
Ain't nothing goin' on but the rent
Yeah, play on playette, play on playette
Play on play on, play on play on
'Cause I like it
No diggity, no doubt, yeah
Blackstreet productions




We out, we out right
We out, we out

Overall Meaning

"No Diggity" is a hit song by R&B group Blackstreet featuring producer Dr. Dre and singer Queen Pen. The song was released in 1996 and became an instant success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who has caught the attention of the singer with her beauty, style, and street smarts. The chorus, "I like the way you work it, no diggity, I got to bag it up," describes the singer's desire to win her over.


The lyrics showcase the singers' admiration for the woman's skills and abilities, including her game, her street knowledge, and her ability to get paid. They are impressed by her class and style, her low-key profile, and her independence. The song demonstrates the art of praising women with creative and clever language, showing that women are desirable not just for their looks but also for their intelligence and skills. The song also highlights the importance of being true to oneself and not putting on a fake persona to impress others.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expressing agreement and excitement


You know what
Asking someone if they know/understand something


I like the playettes
Referring to women who are skilled at flirting and playing hard to get


No diggity, no doubt
Absolutely, without a doubt


Play on playette, play on playette
Encouraging a woman to keep playing hard to get


Yo Dre, drop the verse
Asking Dr. Dre to start rapping


It's going down, fade to Blackstreet
The song is starting, with Blackstreet taking the lead


The homies got rb, collab' creations
Blackstreet has R&B style, and collaborates with others to create music


Bump like acne, no doubt
Blackstreet's music hits hard and is unmistakable


I put it down, never slouch
Asserting that he always gives his best, never slacking off


As long as my credit can vouch
Using his credibility as proof of his abilities


A dog couldn't catch me ass out
He's always on top of his game, always prepared


Tell me who can stop when Dre makin' moves
Dr. Dre's music and influence is unstoppable


Attracting honeys like a magnet
Dr. Dre is so popular and attractive, he easily draws in women


Giving 'em eargasms with my mellow accent
Dr. Dre's smooth voice sounds great to women's ears


Still moving this flavor
Referring to continuing to create amazing music


With the homies Blackstreet and teddy
Collaborating with Blackstreet and Teddy Riley


The original rump shakers
Referring to Blackstreet as the pioneers of dancing and moving to music


Shorty get down, good lord
There's a woman dancing, and she's amazing


Baby got 'em up open all over town
The woman is attracting attention and admiration everywhere


Strictly biz, she don't play around
This woman knows what she's doing, and she means business


Cover much ground, got game by the pound
She's successful, and has a lot of charm


Getting paid is her forte
She's good at making money


Each and every day, true player way
She's successful every day, doing things the right way


I can't get her out of my mind
He can't stop thinking about this amazing woman


I think about the girl all the time
He's constantly thinking about her, can't get her out of his head


East side to the west side
Referring to different areas of town


Pushin' phat rides, it's no surprise
Driving nice cars isn't unusual for people in this social scene


She got tricks in the stash
Referring to her skills and secrets


Stacking up the cash
Making tons of money


Fast when it comes to the gas
Driving fast


By no means average
She's exceptional, not ordinary


She's on when she's got to have it
She always gets what she wants, when she wants it


Baby, you're a perfect ten, I wanna get in
This woman is exactly what he's looking for, and he's attracted to her


Can I get down, so I can win
Asking to join her, to win her over


I like the way you work it
Complimenting the way this woman operates and carries herself


No diggity, I got to bag it up, bag it up
He's going to pursue this woman and take her home


She's got class and style
This woman is sophisticated and fashionable


Street knowledge by the pound
This woman is knowledgeable about the streets


Baby never act wild, very low key on the profile
She's reserved and discreet


Catchin' feelings is a no
She's not interested in getting emotionally attached


Let me tell you how it goes
Explaining how relationships work


Curve's the words, spins the verbs
She's great at flirting and manipulating words


Lovers it curves so freak what you heard
She's great at seducing and loves the process


Rollin' with the phatness
Doing great, living the life


You don't even know what the half is
You have no idea what success is until you're in her shoes


You gotta pay to play
You have to work hard to achieve success


Just for shorty, bang-bang, to look your way
Working hard just for this woman to notice him


Trumped tight all day, every day
Always prepared, always ready


You're blowing my mind, maybe in time
This woman is amazing, and he may fall for her eventually


Baby, I can get you in my ride
Asking her if she wants a ride in his car


Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (hey yo that girl looks good)
Commenting on how good this woman looks


Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (play on, play on, play on)
Encouraging her to keep playing hard to get


Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (you're my kind of girl)
Complimenting this woman on being exactly his type


Hey oh, hey oh, hey oh, hey oh (hey yay oh)
Expressing excitement and happiness


'Cause that's my peeps and we row g
Referring to his friends and associates


Flyin' first class from New York City to Blackstreet
Traveling in style with his friends


What you know about me, not a motherfuckin' thing
Challenging his critics, daring them to learn more about him


Cartier wooded frames sported by my shorty
His woman is stylish and wears high-end designer frames


As for me, icy gleaming pinky diamond ring
He has an expensive, flashy diamond ring


We be's the baddest clique up on the scene
Referring to his group as the best and most influential


Ain't you getting bored with these fake ass broads
Tired of dealing with fake women


I shows and proves, no doubt, I be taking you, so
Proving that he's the real deal, and offering to take her home


Please excuse, if I come across rude
Apologizing in advance if he seems impolite


That's just me and that's how the playettes got to be
Explaining that his behavior is how the game is played


Stay kickin' game with a capital G
Referring to always being on top of his game


Axe the peoples on my block, I'm as real as can be
Asking people around him about his authenticity


Word is bond, faking jacks never been my flavor
Promising that he never lies or pretends to be someone else


So, teddy, pass the word to your nigga Chauncey
Asking Teddy Riley to communicate with his friend, Chauncey


I be sitting in car, let's say around three thirty
Giving a specific location and time


Queen pen and Blackstreet, it's no diggity
Referring to the collaboration between Queen Pen and Blackstreet


No diggity, I got to bag it up
He's going to pursue this woman and take her home


Jackie in full effect
Referring to someone named Jackie being fully engaged and present


Lisa in full effect
Referring to someone named Lisa being fully engaged and present


Nicky in full effect
Referring to someone named Nicky being fully engaged and present


Tomeka in full effect
Referring to someone named Tomeka being fully engaged and present


Ladies in full effect
Referring to all the women being present and involved


Ain't nothing goin' on but the rent
There's not much happening besides making money


Yeah, play on playette, play on playette
Encouraging the women to keep playing hard to get


Play on play on, play on play on
Keep playing and doing what you're doing


'Cause I like it
Expressing that he enjoys this type of behavior from women


No diggity, no doubt, yeah
Absolutely, without a doubt


Blackstreet productions
Referring to the production team behind the music


We out, we out right
We're done, we're leaving now


We out, we out
We're done, we're leaving




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bill Withers, Chauncey Hannibal, Lynise Walters, Richard Vick, Teddy Riley, William Stewart

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