You can do it

You can do it
ice cube feat. mack 10 & ms.to Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah
Get your ass up and hurr' up, uh
Ice Cube, baby
Ninety-nine, baby
I'm on the grind, baby
All the time, baby
Show me something
You can do it, put your back into it (uh)
I can do it, put your ass into it (uh-huh)
You can do it, put your back into it (yeah)
I can do it, put your ass into it
Put your back into it
Put your ass into it

Tick, tick, boom
Hear me banging down these back streets
Bumpin' Blackstreet, treated like a athlete
Life ain't a track meet (no) it's a marathon
Fuck the cemetery that a nigga get buried on
We be clubbin' 'til the day we die
Nigga, ask the bartender if you think we lie
But if you think we high, nigga, think again
'Cause when it's sink or swim
You got to think to win
And if I drink this Henn', everybody'll know it
'Cause I ain't going for it, so pray to the Lord
That I don't pull out, cuss out, and bust out
Go the nigga route
Make the trigger shout, uh
You can try to smoke an ounce to this
While I pronounce this shit, baby, bounce them tits
Mama, move them hips, baby, shake them cheeks
I got dick for days, you got ass for weeks (yeah, yeah)

Don't stop, get it, get it (that's real)
Don't stop, nigga, hit it (I will)
I'm gon' do it (do it), gon' do it (do it)
Gon' do it, do it, do it (uh-uh)

You can do it, put your back into it (come on)
I can do it, put your ass into it (come on)
You can do it, put your back into it (come on)
I can do it, put your ass into it
Put your back into it
Put your ass into it

Now all I wanna do is have fun with my loved ones (what?)
The thug ones, relatives and my cousins
And I got 'em by the dozen
When they buzzin', quick to say fuck your husband
This is for my niggas locked away
Extra love for the ones who ain't got no date
But when we get checkmate with Ice Cube the great
As soon as I get a word, we can rush the safe
Fuck them license plates because life is great
It don't matter if you're rich and your folks ain't straight
I'm still coming with that underground gangsta shit
No matter how many niggas say we ain't the shit, bitch

Don't stop, get it, get it (that's real)
Don't stop, nigga, hit it (I will)
I'm gon' do it (do it), gon' do it (do it)
Gon' do it, do it, do it (uh-uh)

You can do it, put your back into it (come on)
I can do it, put your ass into it (come on)
You can do it, put your back into it (come on)
I can do it, put your ass into it
Put your back into it
Put your ass into it

I do hardcore rhymin', hard time grindin'
Gorilla pimp hoes while other niggas wine and dine 'em
Gotta love this thug shit, S-Class in the mud shit
Pockets on flood shit, OG, lyrical Blood shit
I don't rent, I buy shit, niggas jealous of my shit
Wonder where this young nigga get all the fly shit
While you're rootin' and recruitin', niggas 6-8 hoopin'
I was in the hood shootin', plus I had the white whoopin'
I come from Pyrex bowls and oversized jars
I'm past up stripes, I got stars and bars
No time for playa hatin', Mack paper chasing
Kicked out the substation to the hip hop nation
The mo' hits the mo' bigga with illegal weight figga
Done develop the status of a platinum plus nigga
Bust the first bad ho, fo' sho, I can hit it
I keep pushing, don't quit it, don't stop 'til I get it, uh

Don't stop, get it, get it (that's real)
Don't stop, nigga, hit it (I will)
I'm gon' do it (do it), gon' do it (do it)
Gon' do it, do it, do it (say what?)

You can do it, put your back into it (uh-huh)
I can do it, put your ass into it (come on)
You can do it, put your back into it (come on)
I can do it, put your ass into it
You can do it, put your back into it (come on)
I can do it, put your ass into it (come on)
You can do it, put your back into it (come on)
I can do it, put your ass into it

Don't stop, get it, get it (that's real)
Don't stop, nigga, hit it (I will)
I'm gon' do it (do it), gon' do it (do it)
Gon' do it, do it, do it

You can do it, put your back into it (come on)
I can do it, put your ass into it (come on)
You can do it, put your back into it (come on)
I can do it, put your ass into it
Put your ass into it

We be clubbin'
(Freaky gyration, is close to fornication)
We be clubbin'
(Freaky gyration, is close to fornication)
Yeah
(Freaky gyration, is close to fornication)
Ice Cube, Westside Connect gang
You know how we do it
We put it down constantly
Constantly




Uh, uh, uh, uh
Get your ass up and hurr' up

Overall Meaning

In "You Can Do It," Ice Cube is motivating and encouraging listeners to put in effort towards achieving their dreams. The song opens with Cube asserting his work ethic and desire to always be on the grind. The chorus, repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizes that anyone can succeed as long as they put their back or ass into it. Cube then reflects on his success, noting that even though life is not always easy, when he is faced with difficult situations, he rises to the challenge and thinks creatively to find solutions.


The second verse features Mack 10 and Ms. Toi, both of whom rap about their own successes and remaining true to their roots. Mack talks about his come-up as a rapper and the sacrifices he made to get where he is, while Ms. Toi emphasizes the importance of having fun with loved ones and not taking life too seriously. Overall, the song promotes hard work and perseverance, but reminds listeners not to lose sight of what's truly important in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah
Acknowledgment and acceptance of the situation


Get your ass and hurra
Motivating to take action and make things happen


Uh, Ice Cube baby
Introducing the artist for context


Ninety-nine baby
Emphasizing the time frame of the song's creation


I'm on the grind baby
Working hard and staying busy


All the time baby
Constantly putting in effort


Show me something
Challenging others to prove themselves


You can do it put your back into it
Encouraging someone to commit and apply themselves fully


I can do it put your ass into it
Showing that the artist is also committed and leading by example


Put your back into it
Repeating the earlier encouragement for emphasis


Put your ass into it
Repeating the earlier example and encouragement for emphasis


Tic-tic-boom
A sound effect to create a sense of urgency and anticipation


Hear me banging down these back streets
Asserting dominance and presence in the neighborhood


Bumpin' Blackstreet, treated like a athlete
Listening to music and feeling like a celebrity


Life ain't a track meet (no) it's a marathon
Acknowledging that success takes time and dedication, just like running a marathon


Fuck the cemetery that a nigga get buried on
Rejecting the idea of death and not wanting to be consumed by it


We be clubbing till the day we die
Enjoying life and living it up to the fullest


Nigga ask the bartender if you think we lie
Challenging anyone who doubts their lifestyle to ask for proof


But if you think we high, nigga think again
Clarifying that their success isn't just due to drugs or partying


Cause when it's sink or swim
Expressing the high stakes of their situation


You got to think to win
Stressing the importance of strategy and planning


And if I drink this Hen'
Referring to a type of liquor and continuing the party theme


Everybody will know it
Making a statement about their reputation and influence


Cause I ain't going for it
Refusing to accept anything less than success


So pray to the Lord that I don't pull out
Threatening anyone who tries to interfere with their goals


Cuss out and bust out
Willing to fight and defend themselves if necessary


Go the nigga route
Will not hesitate to use violence or aggression


Make the trigger shout, uh
A metaphorical reference to guns and violence


You can try to smoke an ounce to this
Challenging anyone to do drugs and party to their music


While I pronounce this shit
Asserting their dominance and skill as a rapper


Baby bounce them tits
Vulgarity and objectification of women


Mama move them hips
Continuing the objectification theme


Baby shake them cheeks
Suggesting sexual movement and dancing


I got dick for days
Vulgar reference to the artist's sexual prowess


You got ass for weeks, yeah, yeah
Continuing the sexual objectification theme


Don't stop get it, get it
Repeated encouragement to keep working and achieving


(That's real)
Affirming the truth and authenticity of their lyrics


Don't stop nigga hit it
Repeating the encouragement and adding some vulgarity


(I will)
Agreeing to rise to the challenge


I'm gon' do it, gon' do it
Reaffirming the commitment to success


Gon' do it, do it, do it
Repeating the previous statement for emphasis


Now all I want to do is have fun with my loved ones
Expressing the desire for enjoyment and happiness with family and friends


The thug ones, relatives and my cousins
Referring to a specific group of people


And I got 'em by the dozen
Having a large and close-knit group of people


When they buzzin', quick to say fuck your husband
Disrespecting anyone who gets in their way or interferes with their happiness


This is for my niggas locked away
Acknowledging and dedicating the song to those who are incarcerated


Extra love for the ones who ain't got no date
Showing extra support and empathy for those without hope of release


But when we hit checkmate with Ice Cube the great
Conveying confidence and power in their collaboration with Ice Cube


As soon as I get a word we can rush the safe
Planning a heist or theft to obtain wealth


Fuck them license plates because life is great
Rejection of authority and control, embracing their own success and happiness


It don't matter if you're rich and your folks ain't straight
Money isn't everything and happiness is more important


I'm still coming with that underground gangsta shit
Sticking to their roots and style despite success and popularity


No matter how many niggas say we ain't the shit, bitch
Defying criticism and doubters, continuing to prove themselves


I do hard core rhyming, hard time grinding
Working hard to create quality music despite obstacles and challenges


With will I pimp hoes
Continuing the objectification and vulgar themes of the song


Other niggas wine and dine them
Belittling and criticizing those who choose a different lifestyle


Gotta love this pup shit
Experiencing enjoyment and success


Passing the mud shit
Overcoming struggles and obstacles to attain success


Pockets on flood shit
Having a lot of money or wealth


OG lyrical blood shit
The artist's lyrical abilities and toughness


I don't rent I buy shit
Showing wealth and success by owning rather than renting


Niggas jealous of my shit
Feeling the negativity and envy of others


You unaware of this young nigga getting all the fly shit
Bringing attention to the artist's success and wealth


While you're rooting and recruiting
Criticizing others for trying to follow or imitate them


Nigga 6-8 whooping
Boasting about their athletic dominance and strength


I was in the hood shooting cause I had the wife whooping
Joking or bragging about infidelity and violence


I come from padres gold in over sized jars
Referring to their upbringing and roots


I past up strife and got star awards
Overcoming difficulties and challenges to achieve success and recognition


No time for playa hating, Mack paper chasing
Rejecting negativity and staying focused on success


Came out the substation to the hip hop nation
Becoming successful in the music industry


The mo' hits the mo' bigga with illegal weight figga
As their success grows, so does their wealth and power


Done develop the status of a platinum plus nigga
Achieving the highest level of success in music


Bust the first asshole to show I can hit it
Defying or fighting with anyone who doubts their abilities


I keep pushing, don't quit it
Continuing to work hard and remain dedicated to success


Don't stop till I get it
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


We be clubbing
Continuing the partying and enjoyment theme


Freaky gyration is close to fornication
Joking or being vulgar about sexual movement and dancing


Yeah uh-huh, Ice Cube, Westside Connection
Acknowledging and identifying the song's artists


Know how we do?
Questioning the listener's knowledge of their lifestyle and success


We puttin' it down, constantly
Asserting their dominance and success in the music industry


Get your ass up and hurrah
Encouraging action and participation in their lifestyle and success




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Miller, Ellis Williams, Robert Allen, Afrika Bambaataa, Arthur Baker, John Robie, Ralf Hutter, Emil Schult, O'shea Jackson, Donald Lavert Saunders, Dedrick Rolison

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