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This track is a raw, unapologetic declaration of transactional relationships, centered around the idea that sexual favors are the primary currency. The opening, featuring a sample of Robert De Niro's iconic "You got nothing!" from The Untouchables, immediately sets a tone of dismissive power and contempt. The repeated chorus, "You gets nothin', well I told the bitch!", reinforces this theme, framing interactions as purely exploitative and devoid of emotional investment or obligation beyond the immediate physical act. The verses, delivered by JT Money and Debonaire, illustrate this dynamic through a series of encounters where the men engage in sexual activity and then refuse any further demands, be it financial, material, or emotional. The core tension lies in the stark contrast between the women's expectations and the men's transactional worldview. The women, after receiving sexual attention, begin to ask for more – money, gifts, acknowledgment of special occasions like birthdays. The narrators consistently shut down these requests, emphasizing that the sex itself is the only commodity being exchanged. Phrases like "Don't ya know getting fucked isn't nothing" and "Bitch, a fuck isn't nothing! If you want more than that, you gets nothin" directly articulate this philosophy, reducing intimacy to a basic service with no strings attached, and certainly no obligation for the men to reciprocate with anything beyond the initial act. The most striking aspect of the craft is the relentless, almost nihilistic repetition of the central message and the blunt, aggressive language used to convey it. The verses, while detailing specific scenarios, all circle back to the same punchline: sex is all you get, and anything beyond that is met with outright refusal and disdain. This isn't about seduction or romance; it's about a calculated exchange where the men hold all the power, doling out physical pleasure and then immediately reclaiming their resources, leaving the women with "nothin'" beyond the fleeting act. The inclusion of the Michael Jackson "Thriller" laugh sample adds a layer of dark, almost cartoonish irony to the proceedings, underscoring the absurdity and callousness of the interactions. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their unflinching portrayal of a specific, albeit bleak, perspective on male-female dynamics. The bluntness of the language and the consistent reinforcement of the "sex is all you get" mantra create a powerful, if uncomfortable, statement. It's designed to shock and provoke, leaving the listener with a clear, unvarnished understanding of the transactional nature of the relationships depicted, where desire is met with immediate gratification and then dismissed, leaving no room for anything more substantial. The repeated "You gets nothin!" serves as a final, definitive dismissal, a sonic mic drop of pure indifference.

Poison Clan - Rap

You Gets Nothin

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(Robert De Niro from "The Untouchables) You got nothing! Ya hear? Because you got nothing! YOU GOT NOTHING! (Sample laugh from Michael Jackson's Thriller) (Chorus x4; Brother Marquis, Rudy Ray Moore) You gets nothin' Well I told the bitch! (Verse 1: JT Money) I rushed a bitch the other night, being I'm a trooper The bitch called today, talking about come scoop her She was jockin', so I started to grin Jumped in the Brougham took her straight to the end After ???, we drank a lot of, meanwhile I got her hotter and hotter And know that the bitch got sweaty and wet She was saying how a nigga gotta forgive and forget And when she told me, I must pay first Yo I put a bankroll inside the bitch purse Dickin' her down, she got no slack But then, I made her come clean and took my shit back That's when the bitch got mad I said, "You can't play Deb, Drugz or the Mack dad Don't ya know getting fucked isn't nothing If you want more than that, you gets nothin" (Chorus x4) (Verse 2: Debonaire) I be pushin the bronze with thirties and cuts Roaming, getting jocked by a gang of sluts Back before I had it, I was lounging at the mall Rushing the ho, getting no play at all Just because I was catching the bus The bitch said there was no hope for us But now that I got a fresh automobile That bitch jumped on my dick for real So I started fuckin' her, but after a while She said it was her birthday and cracked a smile I said, "Bitch, what you telling me for? I don't give a fuck about your birthday or None of that shit, getting fucked is it nothing? If you want more than that, you gets nothin" (Chorus x4) (Verse 3: JT Money) On my way to Strawberries, I was roaming Looking evil like the motherfuckin omen Laid back in the pillow crust Looking for a smoking ass bitch to rush I saw something, that I said hello to It ain't a stage that a nigga had to go through Cause the minute she saw when I came in Situation didn't need no gamin' She became another bitch to fuck with But not like some bitch that I stuck with Cause this bitch, I had to strangle She tried me, talking about buy her a bangle I said, "Bitch, a fuck isn't nothing! If you want more than that You gets nothin!" (Chorus x4) (Verse 4: Debonaire) I was ready for the club with the Gucci links A fresh silk suit and some loot to buy drinks Rollin in the vert with the five star rims Lounging, looking for the smoking slims Believe me, I was smelling like?? I hit the club, and got a bottle of Dom Peeping out the scenery, I saw this ho I went and rushed the bitch with a smooth hello Of course she was with it, so I took her to the 'tel Fuckin the bitch till I was tired as hell Once I got the pussy, that bitch got bold Asking me for shit, from money to gold The bitch wanted me to play Santa Claus Because she let Debonaire get in her drawers I said, "Bitch, getting fucked, is it nothing? If you want more than that, you gets nothin!" (Chorus) (Outro: Rudy Ray Moore) "I'd give her a righteous good fuck!"

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You Gets Nothin

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