Lyrics
When the cat's away
When someone is not present or in control (the cat), others may engage in activities freely (the mice will play).
The mice will play
People often say that in the absence of authority, others will take advantage and indulge in various activities.
That's what the people say
Reiterating the common saying that was mentioned earlier.
All I know is dogs play anyway
The speaker focuses on the nature of dogs (himself), implying that they play regardless of the situation.
'Cause I play every day
The speaker emphasizes his own playful nature, suggesting a carefree attitude.
You do it too, don't lie
The speaker challenges the listener, suggesting that they also engage in similar behavior and shouldn't deny it.
Soon as you're out my sight
When out of sight, the speaker observed the listener engaging in secretive or sneaky behavior.
I seen you creepin' by
The speaker caught the listener in the act of being sneaky.
While I was creepin' mine
The speaker reflects on a similar situation where he was being sneaky.
While I was checkin' out
While checking out, the speaker noticed the listener checking in, possibly referring to infidelity.
I saw you checkin' in
The speaker witnessed the listener's actions during a specific incident.
I shoulda knocked you out
The speaker admits to not confronting the listener at that moment, possibly regretting the decision.
But I was with your friend
Despite the questionable situation, the speaker was with someone else.
Because I got a girl, don't mean we can't talk
The presence of a girl doesn't prevent communication with others.
Because I got a girl, don't mean I won't break you off
Having a girl doesn't mean the speaker won't engage in intimate encounters with someone else.
Because I got a girl, don't mean we can't talk
Reiteration of the idea that having a girl doesn't restrict communication with others.
Because I got a girl, don't mean I won't break you off
Reiteration that having a girl doesn't prevent the speaker from engaging in intimate encounters.
(Come on) come on girl let me hit it
Invitation for a physical encounter, suggesting meeting at a specific location (telly) multiple times.
Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it
-(Come on) come on girl let me hit it
-Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it
-(Come on) come on girl let me hit it
-Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it
-(Come on) come on girl let me hit it
-Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it
-Back in the days I used to like bitches
The speaker used to like women, but his attitude has changed.
But I tell you nowadays bitches ain't shit
The speaker expresses a negative view of women, using strong language.
And if you wonder why I say this
The speaker explains why he has a negative view of women - past experiences of deceit.
I've had a few bitches and bitches think they slick
Women the speaker encountered tried to deceive him.
Runnin' around, playin' all my niggas
Women are playing around and trying to create division among the speaker's associates.
Trying to split a brother from his grip
Women attempting to separate the speaker from his relationships.
Got all these bustas watchin' me
Others are watching the speaker closely, but he remains vigilant and doesn't fall into traps.
But I tell you right now ho, I don't slip
The speaker asserts that he doesn't make mistakes or fall for deceptive actions.
I'd like to give a shout out to my favorite girl
A sarcastic shout-out to a favorite girl, calling her a trick (a deceitful woman).
But I won't, you know why? Because she's a trick
Refusing to give a shout-out because the mentioned girl is untrustworthy.
And if I give a shout out to a sneaky bitch
If the speaker acknowledges a sneaky woman, he must also acknowledge the man she's sneaking with.
I got to give a shout to the nigga she's sneakin' with
The speaker sarcastically gives a shout-out to the man involved with the sneaky woman.
(And all my homies say)
No specific meaning, possibly transitioning to the chorus.
Because I got a girl, don't mean we can't talk (come on girl let me hit it)
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that having a girl doesn't restrict communication or physical encounters with others.
(Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it)
-(Come on girl let me hit it)
-Because I got a girl, don't mean I won't break you off
-(Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it)
-Because I got a girl, don't mean we can't talk (come on girl let me hit it)
-(Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it)
-(Come on girl let me hit it)
-Because I got a girl, don't mean I won't break you off
-(Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it)
No specific meaning, possibly transitioning to the next section.
Come on girl let me hit it
Repetition of the invitation for a physical encounter at a specific location (telly).
Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it
-Come on girl let me hit it
-Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it
-Come on girl let me hit it
-Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it
-Come on girl let me hit it
-Meet me at the telly, that's if you're wit' it
-'Cause I have never met a girl
The speaker declares that he has never met a girl in the whole wide world whom he loves.
That I love in the whole wide world
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