What Would You Do
City High
City High
CITY HIGH
- What Would You Do LyricsBoys and girls, wanna hear a true story?
Saturday night, was at this real wild party
They had the liquor overflowin' the cup
About 5, 6 strippers tryin' to work for a buck
And I took one girl outside wit me
Her name was Lonni, she went to Jr. High wit me
I said, "Why you up in there dancin' for cash?
I guess a whole lot's changed since I seen you last"
She said, "What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life"
Girl, you ain't the only one wit a baby
That's no excuse to be livin' all crazy
Then she looked me right square in the eye
And said, "Every day I wake up hopin' to die"
She said, "Nigga, I know about pain 'cuz
Me and my sister ran away so my daddy couldn't rape us
Before I was a teenager, I done been through more shit
You can't even relate to"
What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
'Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life
{No, wait, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Stop the record, yo, stop the record! Yo, Shorty, you ain't gotta be goin' out like this, man!
Holdup!}
What would you do?
Get up on my feet and let go of every excuse
What would you do?
'Cuz I wouldn't want my baby to go through what I went through
Come on, what would you do?
Get up on my feet and stop makin' up tired excuses
What would you do?
Girl, I know if my mother can do it, baby, you can do it
What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life
What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life
Come on
What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life
© EMI APRIL MUSIC INC.; PLADIS MUSIC; R. PARDLO PUBLISHING;
Saturday night, was at this real wild party
They had the liquor overflowin' the cup
About 5, 6 strippers tryin' to work for a buck
And I took one girl outside wit me
Her name was Lonni, she went to Jr. High wit me
I said, "Why you up in there dancin' for cash?
I guess a whole lot's changed since I seen you last"
She said, "What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life"
Girl, you ain't the only one wit a baby
That's no excuse to be livin' all crazy
Then she looked me right square in the eye
And said, "Every day I wake up hopin' to die"
She said, "Nigga, I know about pain 'cuz
Me and my sister ran away so my daddy couldn't rape us
Before I was a teenager, I done been through more shit
You can't even relate to"
What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
'Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life
{No, wait, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Stop the record, yo, stop the record! Yo, Shorty, you ain't gotta be goin' out like this, man!
Holdup!}
What would you do?
Get up on my feet and let go of every excuse
What would you do?
'Cuz I wouldn't want my baby to go through what I went through
Come on, what would you do?
Get up on my feet and stop makin' up tired excuses
What would you do?
Girl, I know if my mother can do it, baby, you can do it
What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life
What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life
Come on
What would you do if your son was at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor?
Cuz he's hungry, and the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man
For a little bit of money and his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown, I ain't got a job now
So for you this is just a good time but for me this is what I call life
© EMI APRIL MUSIC INC.; PLADIS MUSIC; R. PARDLO PUBLISHING;
Facts about What Would You Do
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What Would You Do is written by Calvin Cordazor Broadus, Melvin Charles Bradford, David Axelrod, Robert S. Pardlo, Maurice Ryan Toby, Andre Romell Young, Brian Bailey.
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It is first released on May 22, 2001 as part of City High's album "City High" which includes 14 tracks in total.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, City High's 'What Would You Do?' is a song that describes such individuals coming up against the powerful forces of life, such as the lack of money, and even the abuse, which results in their making hard choices for survival. It shows and speaks for a certain group of people who exist in harsh and difficult conditions and brings to life their struggles and unwilling sacrifices. The meaning of the What would you do lyrics is mainly despair, social commentary, heartbreak, angst, and inspiration. At the same time, the song points out the interconnectedness of struggle and survival, pain and trauma, and responsibility and hope. The lyrics deal with adult topics such as drug use, sex for money, and very personal fights, which are not appropriate for kids below 17 years old unless guided by their parents.
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What Would You Do falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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What Would You Do song length is 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
Who wrote What Would You Do lyrics?
What Would You Do is written by Calvin Cordazor Broadus, Melvin Charles Bradford, David Axelrod, Robert S. Pardlo, Maurice Ryan Toby, Andre Romell Young, Brian Bailey.
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When was What Would You Do released?
It is first released on May 22, 2001 as part of City High's album "City High" which includes 14 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind What Would You Do lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, City High's 'What Would You Do?' is a song that describes such individuals coming up against the powerful forces of life, such as the lack of money, and even the abuse, which results in their making hard choices for survival. It shows and speaks for a certain group of people who exist in harsh and difficult conditions and brings to life their struggles and unwilling sacrifices. The meaning of the What would you do lyrics is mainly despair, social commentary, heartbreak, angst, and inspiration. At the same time, the song points out the interconnectedness of struggle and survival, pain and trauma, and responsibility and hope. The lyrics deal with adult topics such as drug use, sex for money, and very personal fights, which are not appropriate for kids below 17 years old unless guided by their parents.
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Which genre is What Would You Do?
What Would You Do falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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How long is the song What Would You Do?
What Would You Do song length is 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Calvin Cordazor Broadus, Melvin Charles Bradford, David Axelrod, Robert S. Pardlo, Maurice Ryan Toby, Andre Romell Young, Brian Bailey
Record Label(s): 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc
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Meaning to "What Would You Do" song lyrics
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andwhat! February 8, 2011-22:51
sleepin with a man is not the only way to feed you hungry kid.if you dont have money to buy food the gov. will give you EBT,FOOD STAMPS so you can go get you some damn food.
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sleepin with a man is not the only way to feed you hungry kid.if you dont have money to buy food the gov. will give you EBT,FOOD STAMPS so you can go get you some damn food.
mee2.. June 16, 2010-15:32
Seen my neighbor do this everyday..shes reduced to nothing.. seen her bout a week ago..nothin changed, always a reason for a song,not dealing with just myself!!
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Seen my neighbor do this everyday..shes reduced to nothing.. seen her bout a week ago..nothin changed, always a reason for a song,not dealing with just myself!!
youdontsay June 15, 2010-17:52
I agree with mandy, good song, Ya dont say,spermdonors have it better then those of us that bust our azz to get where we are,theres actually some of us that give everything for our child!!
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I agree with mandy, good song, Ya dont say,spermdonors have it better then those of us that bust our azz to get where we are,theres actually some of us that give everything for our child!!
jbaby1995 May 5, 2010-15:04
this is soo sad! but its soo true! its horrible to think tht the world has actually come down to this. baby daddys always leave thier baby mommas nd stuff! nd then its all just thrown on the momma! :(
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this is soo sad! but its soo true! its horrible to think tht the world has actually come down to this. baby daddys always leave thier baby mommas nd stuff! nd then its all just thrown on the momma! :(
AlexandriaR March 18, 2010-18:24
The first time i heard this song i was like 6 nd i loved it then and know im 16 and still love. Its so powerful, people that do stuff like this for their family I give u all my respect
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The first time i heard this song i was like 6 nd i loved it then and know im 16 and still love. Its so powerful, people that do stuff like this for their family I give u all my respect
clktss February 1, 2010-19:50
One of the singers of this song was on a&e's intervention. I loved this song and think it brings a interesting point to what some people go through.
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One of the singers of this song was on a&e's intervention. I loved this song and think it brings a interesting point to what some people go through.
Mandy January 28, 2010-15:25
I'm pretty sure Lonni could get a job that didn't involve stripping and prostitution if she tried. Prostitution is not, in fact, the only way to feed a hungry kid, for chrissakes.
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I'm pretty sure Lonni could get a job that didn't involve stripping and prostitution if she tried. Prostitution is not, in fact, the only way to feed a hungry kid, for chrissakes.
livin life November 30, 2009-2:37
I think people don't see that is kind of what some of us young girls have to really do to take of there kids out here so i take this song to heart it telling you what a girl does for the 1 she loves
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I think people don't see that is kind of what some of us young girls have to really do to take of there kids out here so i take this song to heart it telling you what a girl does for the 1 she loves
dirtgirl#55 November 16, 2009-12:57
this song makes me cry! but it's so good! that is what they call life for some people, but i think that those people are brave and strong, because they do what they have to do for their family.
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this song makes me cry! but it's so good! that is what they call life for some people, but i think that those people are brave and strong, because they do what they have to do for their family.
i would do what ever it takes for my kid to get feed. even though im sixteen i have a 3 month old baby i have a part time job i have an aparment where me baby & MY BOYFRIEND LIVE.