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The track opens with a brash assertion of self and a direct challenge: "What would you do for a million bucks?" This question hangs heavy, immediately framing the narrative around transactional relationships and the lengths people will go for financial gain. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where loyalty is conditional and actions are dictated by the pursuit of wealth, whether it's "mask up?" or "load up?" The repeated phrase "bitch say I'm blunt" suggests a persona that is unapologetically direct, perhaps even abrasive, mirroring the stark realities being described. It sets a tone of detached observation, where desires are openly stated and consequences are implied but rarely dwelled upon. The core tension lies in the stark contrast between the allure of money and the potential for violence or moral compromise. The narrator and his crew operate in a space where "top shotta" figures are present, capable of extreme actions, yet there's also a warning: "Don't lose your life over reppin' that block." This highlights a precarious balance, where the pursuit of riches is intertwined with the ever-present threat of danger and the fleeting nature of street credibility. The lyrics suggest a transactional approach to everything, including relationships, as seen in the repeated sentiment that the narrator "ain't tryna spend my life with you," even when offering intimacy. A key piece of craft is the strategic use of pop culture and sports references to ground the abstract ideas of wealth and status in tangible imagery. Mentions of "Tristan Thomp'" and "Klay Thomp'" alongside luxury items like "Rollie" and "Draco" create a specific cultural milieu. Furthermore, the recurring motif of transactional sex, framed by the question "What would you do for a night with me?" juxtaposed with the narrator's refusal to commit, underscores the theme of fleeting encounters and the commodification of both sex and companionship. The lyrics consistently emphasize immediate gratification over lasting connection, reinforcing the transactional nature of their world. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their unflinching portrayal of a specific, high-stakes lifestyle. The blunt language and direct questioning create an immersive, almost confrontational experience for the listener. By focusing on the immediate desires and the perceived necessity of certain actions for survival or success, the song captures a raw, unfiltered perspective. The repeated assertion that they "don't give a fuck" serves not just as a statement of defiance, but as a justification for the morally ambiguous choices presented, making the listener question their own potential responses to similar pressures.

Drego & East Warren Buck & Damedot - Rap, Detroit Rap

What Would You Do

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[Chorus: Drego] Walked into a blunt, bitch say I'm blunt I don't give a fuck, let me hit it in the truck What would you do for a million bucks? Would you mask up? Would you load up? Bitch seen the bands, told her, "Look, don't touch" Yeah, I'm with my niggas, bitch, and they don't give a fuck I'm with the top shotta, he'll take you up top Don't lose your life over reppin' that block [Verse 1: Drego] All my niggas had dreams of stretchin' opps I ain't at the crib, bitch, I'm on the block We don't know that nigga, man, we get beans from his pops I got niggas in Ohio like Tristan Thomp' Nah, we ain't over there, we in a different spot She ain't give me head, bae, that was a different thot You talkin' to the red and blue, you a Piston, huh? Thirty-two out this 9, we gon' rip you, huh? (Yeah) [Chorus: Drego & Damedot] Walked into a blunt, bitch say I'm blunt I don't give a fuck, let me hit it in the truck What would you do for a million bucks? Would you mask up? Would you load up? Bitch seen the bands, told her, "Look, don't touch" Yeah, I'm with my niggas, bitch, and they don't give a fuck I'm with the top shotta, he'll take you up top Don't lose your life over reppin' that block (Ayy) [Verse 2: Damedot] Twelve on this chain, I don't want a watch Hundred in this Draco, I don't want a chop How you know that lil' freak? She put beans in her twat I got bad rap bitches like Miracle Watts I got niggas in the Bay, nigga, Klay Thomp' If shit get carried away, you get carried out 'Bout to take this lil' freak to get a carry-out She play a role, I'ma pull over and let her out Walked in, white buffs, bitch say I'm blunt I don't give a fuck, bend it over, let me fuck What would you do for a night with me? Bitch, I ain't tryna spend my life with you [Chorus: Drego] Walked into a blunt, bitch say I'm blunt I don't give a fuck, let me hit it in the truck What would you do for a million bucks? Would you mask up? Would you load up? Bitch seen the bands, told her, "Look, don't touch" Yeah, I'm with my niggas, bitch, and they don't give a fuck I'm with the top shotta, he'll take you up top Don't lose your life over reppin' that block [Verse 3: East Warren Buck] This ain't the same Rollie, this another watch Had to bust the Cuban down, I ain't wanna stop How you know that freak bitch? I sell grams to her aunt Hundred round Draco, we don't aim at opps I got shooters out the D like Bell and Dot Disrespect me if you want, they gon' air you out Got a call from the plug, say he mailed a mop Walked in on tip, pocket full of slips Yeah, I'd tip, but tonight, I wanna trick So what would you do for the night with me? Two hundred fifties, hundred hundreds, that's a light twenty We can fuck, but I can't spend the night with you [Chorus: Drego] Walked into a blunt, bitch say I'm blunt I don't give a fuck, let me hit it in the truck What would you do for a million bucks? Would you mask up? Would you load up? Bitch seen the bands, told her, "Look, don't touch" Yeah, I'm with my niggas, bitch, and they don't give a fuck I'm with the top shotta, he'll take you up top Don't lose your life over reppin' that block

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Writers: Drego
East Warren Buck
Damedot

What Would You Do

What Would You Do

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