Can You Dig It?
Can You Dig It?

Ice Cube - Can You Dig It? Lyrics

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Can You Dig It? Music Video

Can You Dig It? Lyrics

Can I get you something?
'S'mofo butter layin' me to da' bone! Jackin' me up, tight me!
I'm sorry, I don't understand
Cutty say 'e can't hang!
Oh, stewardess! I speak jive
Oh, good

Jus' hang loose, blood
She gonna catch ya up on da rebound on da med side
What it is, big mama? My mama no raise no dummies, I dug her rap!
Cut me some slack, Jack! Chump don' want no help, chump don't get da help!
Say 'e can't hang, say seven up!
Jive-ass dude don't got no brains anyhow! Shit

I got my bell bottoms on with my cherry incense
My tailor-made slacks with the dick print
My afro pick with the black fist
I'm Jim Brown, bitch, Kung Fu kick
Platform shoes out the mother ship
Talk shit, swallow, spit, I'm a pimp
Whitewalls and a black leather coat
Where's my bread, sucka?
Grab ya by the throat
Callin' all cars, one-adam-twelve
Pretty ass nigga, you better stick yourself
Militant, don't call me Cassius
Dashiki, I got to be the blackest
I'm Isaac Hayes with a switchblade
I'm Rodney Allen Rippy, come fuck with me
I'm just tryna tell ya, "Young blood, best respect your elders"
Right on

I'm comin' straight from the 70's
Super fly in my perm and my leather P's
I'm comin' straight from the 70's
Super fly in my perm and my leather P's
Sho-nuff
I'm comin' straight from the 70s
Old school playa, fuck what they tellin' me
Can you dig it?
I'm comin' straight from the 70's
Old school playa, fuck what they tellin' me

House parties, pop-lockin' and pickin'
Starter jackets, got my Jheri curl drippin'
Gangbangin', yeah, Bloodin' and Crippin'
Forty ounce sippin', '6-4 dippin'
No shoe strings, nigga, say word
I'm Magic Johnson, you Larry Bird (damn)
The day they blew up a rocket, I was lookin' at my beeper with a rock in my pocket, slangin'
Double up
Michael Jackson vs. Prince
Atari 2600, I don' done it
See that fat gold chain? Nigga, run it
I got my jimmy hat on 'cause I don't want it
Mike Tyson, who's my opponent?
Quick as Carl Lewis, be back in a moment
I won't shoot ya, nigga, I might nuke you, nigga
In my DeLorean, Back to the Future, nigga
Fresh

I'm comin' straight from the 80's
With my Jheri curl and my Mercedes
I'm comin' straight from the 80's
With my Jheri curl and my Mercedes
Word up
I'm comin' straight from the 80's
With my fat gold chain for the ladies (can you dig it?)
I'm comin' straight from the 80's
With my fat gold chain for the ladies

Man, you know what I'm sportin'
A short haircut, everything Jordan
That's right, a nigga played on the dream team
I had to let 'em know that it's a G Thang
It's a black thing, you wouldn't understand
Shaquille O'Neal the real Superman
Boy, I hit like Roy
Versace, Versace to all the real D-Boyz
In the crack spot with a laptop
Bumpin' that Biggie Smalls and 2Pac
French braid and weed heads
Where'd all these niggas come from with these dreads?
And during Y2K, I had a bootleg DVD watchin' Friday (yay yay)
So what I'm tryna tell ya, "Pump yo brakes, respect your elders"
Baby-baby

I'm comin' straight from the 90's
I keep it gangsta, gutter and grimy
I'm comin' straight from the 90's
I keep it gangsta, gutter and grimy
Fo-sho
I'm comin' straight from the 90's
Triple OG, you know where to find me (can you dig it?)
I'm comin' straight from the 90's
Triple OG, you know where to find me

Fresh for 2018

I'm an ex-gangbanger from Los Angeles
I've been to jail, fighting, partying, low riding
But you learn as you get older
You must become a man one day and put away childish things
Can you dig it?
Can you dig it?
Can you dig it? (Yeah!)

Writer(s): Dee Underdue, O'Shea Jackson, Teak Alger Underdue
Copyright(s): Lyrics © GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC GROUP INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Can You Dig It?' by Ice Cube?

    The lyrics for 'Can You Dig It?' were written by Dee Underdue, O'Shea Jackson (Ice Cube), and Teak Alger Underdue.

  2. Are there any notable references in 'Can You Dig It?'?

    Yes, the song is rich with cultural references spanning several decades, including nods to iconic figures and elements from the 70s, 80s, and 90s like Jim Brown, Magic Johnson, Michael Jackson, and events like the popularity of Atari 2600.

  3. Does 'Can You Dig It?' contain any samples from other media?

    Although 'Can You Dig It?' doesn’t directly sample other media, the phrase 'Can you dig it?' is famously used in the 1979 action film 'The Warriors,' which is also referenced in Ice Cube's lyrics.

  4. What is the overall style and theme of 'Can You Dig It?' by Ice Cube?

    The song combines elements of nostalgia and personal history, using vivid imagery to capture the essence of different decades. It transitions through the 70s, 80s, and 90s, highlighting Ice Cube's evolution and experiences.

  5. What is the primary genre of 'Can You Dig It?'?

    'Can You Dig It?' primarily falls under the hip-hop genre, featuring Ice Cube’s signature style of blending gritty storytelling with cultural commentary.

  6. How does Ice Cube structure the song 'Can You Dig It?'?

    Ice Cube structures 'Can You Dig It?' in a unique way, dividing it into verses that each focus on a specific decade (70s, 80s, 90s) and wrapping up with a reflection on the transition to 2018, emphasizing the evolution of his identity.

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