X Gon' Give It To Ya
DMX
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Yeah (uh), yeah, yeah (uh) (Grrrr) Yeah, don't get it twisted This rap shit is mine, motherfucker! It's not a fucking game F*ck what you heard! It’s what you hearin' (it’s what you hearin') It’s what you hearin' (listen!) It’s what you hearin' (listen!) It’s what you hearin' (listen!) X gon' give it to ya F*ck waiting for you to get it on your own, X gon' deliver to ya Knock knock, open up the door, it's real With the non-stop, pop pop of stainless steel Go hard, getting busy wit it But I got such a good heart That I'll make a motherfucker wonder if he did it Damn right, and I'll do it again, 'cause I am right so I gots to win Break bread with the enemy, but no matter how many cats I break bread with I'll break who you sendin' me You motherfuckers never wanted nothing But your life saved, bitch, and that's on a light day I'm getting down, down like a nigga said "Freeze!" But won't be the one ending up on his knees Bitch please, if the only thing you cats did Was came out to play, stay out my way, motherfucker! First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll Then we let it pop, go, let it go! X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll Then we let it pop, go, let it go! X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya Ain't never gave nothing to me But every time I turn around Cats got they hands out wanting something from me I ain't got it, so you can't get it Let's leave it at that 'cause I ain't with it Hit it with full strength I'm a jail nigga, so I face the world like it's Earl in the bullpen You against me, me against you Whatever, whenever, nigga, f*ck you gon' do? I'm a wolf in sheep's clothing Only nigga that you know who can chill Come back and get the streets open I've been doing this for 19 years Niggas wanna fight me? Fight these tears I put in work, and it's all for the kids But these cats done forgot what work is They don't know who we be Looking, but they don't know who they see, nigga First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll Then we let it pop, go, let it go! X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll Then we let it pop, go, let it go! X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya Ay yo, where my niggas at?! I know I got 'em down in the game, give 'em love and they give it back Talk too much for too long (What?!) Don't give up, you're too strong (What?!) Dub to the wild wild hunneds (Yeah!) Shout out to niggas that done it (Come on!) And it ain't even about the dough It's about getting down for what you stand for, yo, for real! First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll Then we let it pop, go, let it go! X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll Then we let it pop, go, let it go! X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll Then we let it pop, go, let it go! X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya X gon' give it to ya, he gon' give it to ya
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: Kasseem Dean, Shatek King, Earl Simmons
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "X Gon' Give It to Ya" by DMX was released as a single on February 5, 2003.
|
Album InclusionAlthough the song is from DMX's fifth studio album "Grand Champ", it was first featured on the soundtrack of the 2003 action film "Cradle 2 the Grave", in which DMX starred.
|
Chart PerformanceDespite not being as commercially successful initially, the song peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
|
DMX’s VocalsDMX recorded the track with his trademark aggressive, high-energy style of rapping, which is characteristic of his music.
|
ProductionThe song was produced by famous American hip hop producer Shatek.
|
LegacyWith the advent of streaming music, the song has since gained iconic status, becoming one of DMX's most streaming tracks.
|
Cultural Influence"X Gon' Give It to Ya" experienced a resurgence in popularity due to its inclusion in the 2016 film "Deadpool", sparking a renewed interest in DMX's music.
|
CertificationIn August 2017, the song was certified Platinum by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting that it had sold over one million copies.
|
VisualsThe music video is directed by famous director Joseph Kahn and features scenes from the film "Cradle 2 the Grave".
|
DMX’s LegacyDMX passed away in April 2021, however, the legacy of "X Gon' Give It to Ya" and his other hits continue to impact and influence the hip-hop music scene.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"X Gon' Give It To Ya Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/27570684/DMX/X+Gon%27+Give+It+To+Ya>.
Discuss the X Gon' Give It To Ya Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In