DMX

Lyrics

[Intro: DMX, Nokio the N-Tity & SisQó]
Uh (DMX, SisQó), yeah
What these bitches want from a nigga?
Check it out, know what I'm sayin'?
What these bitches want from a nigga?
Ooh (Ruff Ryders), DMX, break 'em off
What these bitches want from a nigga?
Break 'em off somethin' (Oh yeah, and by the way, it's the N-Tity)

[Verse 1: DMX & SisQó]
Ayo, dawg, I meet bitches, discreet bitches
Street bitches slash Cocoa Puff-sweet bitches (What?)
Make you wanna eat bitches, but not me
Y'all niggas eat off the plate all you want, but not D (Uh)
I fucks with these hoes from a distance
The instant they start to catch feelings, I start to stealin' they shit
Then I'm out just like a thief in the night, I sink my teeth in to bite
You thinkin' life, I'm thinkin more like, "What's up tonight?"
Come on, ma, you know I got a wife
And even though that pussy tight, I'm not gon' jeopardize my life (Aight?)
So what is it you want from a nigga? (What?)
I gave you, you gave me (Bitch) I blazed you, you blazed me (Come on)
Nothin' more, nothin' less
But you at my door willing to confess that it's the best you ever tested (Aight)
Better than all the rest, I'm like, "Aight, girlfriend, hold up
I gave you what you gave me, boo, a nut" (Tell me)
[Chorus: DMX & SisQó]
What these bitches want from a nigga?
What you want? (What you want?)
What these bitches want from a nigga?
Really want
What these bitches want from a nigga? (Yeah)
Baby, I keep you up on it (Yeah)
Bling-blingin', all that jewelry, girl, I bought it
What these bitches want from a nigga? (Ayo)
Tell me what you want from me
Baby, tell me what you want from me (So what you want?)

[Verse 2: DMX & SisQó]
There was Brenda, Latisha (Uh), Linda, Felicia (Okay)
Dawn, LeShaun, Ines and Alicia (Ooh)
Teresa, Monica, Sharon, Nicki (Uh-huh)
Lisa, Veronica, Karen, Vicky (Damn)
Cookie, well, I met her in a ice cream parlor (Right)
Tonya, Diane, Lori, and Carla (Okay)
Marina (Uh), Selena (Uh), Katrina (Uh), Sabrina (Uh)
About three Kims (What?), LaToya and Tina (Woo)
Shelley, Bridget, Cathy, Rasheeda (Uh-huh)
Kelly, Nicole, Angel, Juanita (Damn)
Stacy, Tracie, Rohna and Ronda (What?)
Donna, Yolanda (What?), Tawana, and Wanda (What?)
Were all treated fairly, but yet and still
Bitches is on some other shit now that I'm fuckin' with Dru Hill (Come on)
But I'ma keep it real (What?), what the fuck you want from a nigga?
What the fuck you want from a nigga? (Yeah)
[Chorus: DMX & SisQó]
What these bitches want from a nigga?
What you want? (Tell me what you want from me)
What these bitches want from a nigga?
Really want
What these bitches want from a nigga? (Yeah)
'Cause I'm keepin' you up on it
Bling-blingin', all that jewelry, girl, I bought it
What these bitches want from a nigga? (Ayo)
Tell me what you want from me
Baby, tell me what you want, oh (What you want)

[Verse 3: DMX & SisQó]
I think about when a nigga didn't have (Yeah)
And a nigga told a joke and the bitches didn't laugh (Yeah)
See, now I do the math, I see if you got this (Uh-huh)
And this and this, to some cats, that nigga's the shit (Aight)
And that's all they fuckin' with, but see, these bitches don't know (Uh)
If these bitches ain't for real (Uh-huh), these bitches don't go (Uh)
Knock on the door, no show, I'm 'sleep, tryin' to creep
With your best friend, put it in, dig deep (Ayy, X, let me talk to 'em for a minute, aight)

[Bridge: SisQó & DMX]
Oh, I know, I know it's so hard to be (What these bitches want from a nigga?)
A victim of my reality (What these bitches want from a nigga?)
Heard you callin' me names, said I was trife (What these bitches want from a nigga?)
One thing you gotta know, I'ma be a nigga for life, yeah-yeah
[Chorus: DMX & SisQó]
What these bitches want from a nigga?
What you want? (Oh)
What these bitches want from a nigga?
Really want
What these bitches want from a nigga?
Baby, I keep you up on it
Bling-blingin', all that jewelry, girl, I bought it
What these bitches want from a nigga? (Ayo)
What you want from me?
Baby, tell me what you want from me (So what you want?)
What these bitches want from a nigga? (Oh)
What you want? (Oh)
What these bitches want from a nigga?
Really want (Oh no)
What these bitches want from a nigga? (Yes you do, yes you do)
Baby, I keep you up on it (What you want from me)
Bling-blingin', all that jewelry, girl, I bought it
What these bitches want from a nigga? (Ayo)
What you want from me?
Baby, tell me what you want from me (So what you want?)

What These Bitches Want is a popular song by DMX, featuring Sisqó, that was released as the third single from the album …And Then There Was X. At the time of this song's release, DMX had already released two successful albums, It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot and Flesh Of My Blood, Blood Of My Blood, and Sisqó had just released Thong Song, one of the biggest hits of the year. The song describes DMX's experiences with various women in his life, with the second verse dedicated to listing their names.

About What These Bitches Want

What These Bitches Want is a hip-hop song that features DMX's signature rough and gritty style, with Sisqó's smooth R&B voice providing an interesting contrast. The song's lyrics are blunt and straightforward, and DMX's explicit language and descriptions of his exploits with various women make it clear that this is not a song for the faint of heart. The song's title and lyrics have been controversial and have been criticized for objectifying women.

The song starts with Sisqó singing the chorus, where he repeats the lines "What these bitches want from a nigga?" and "There's only one X, how many bitches want to sex?" The chorus sets up the theme of the song, which is about the many women in DMX's life and the role they play in his life and success.

The first verse of the song features DMX rapping about the importance of money and fame, and how they attract women to him. He raps about how many women have tried to take advantage of his success and wealth and how he has to be careful to protect himself. He speaks on how he views women who are only interested in him for his money and attributes these types of women to being rats.

The second verse of the song is primarily focused on DMX listing the names of various women he has been involved with. He names a diverse group of women, including those of different races and backgrounds. This verse is one of the most memorable parts of the song, with DMX emphasizing the name of each woman with a classic "what" shout in the background.

The final verse of the song is more introspective, with DMX reflecting on his own behavior and how he has treated the women in his life. He admits to making mistakes and being unfaithful, but also speaks on how he has been real and honest with the women he has been with. He ends the song with a heartfelt message that he loves the women in his life.

What These Bitches Want has had a lasting impact on hip-hop culture and has become one of DMX's most famous songs. It has been featured in various television shows and movies and has been sampled by other artists. The song's controversy has not diminished its popularity, and it remains an important part of DMX's legacy as a rapper.

In short, What These Bitches Want is a song that showcases DMX's unique style and features an interesting collaboration with Sisqó. The song's lyrics are raw and unfiltered, which has both attracted and repelled listeners. Despite the controversy surrounding the song, it has had a lasting impact on hip-hop culture and remains a popular song today.

• Release Date: June 13, 2000
• Artist: DMX