Respect That You EarnYo Gotti Lyrics

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I call it thirst trap, shawty, oh!And you know, they say it's a man's job to respect a womanFor me personal I feel like a woman supposed to give a man something for a man to respectI ain't wrong for thinking that as I am wrong for thinking this!

On me to buy you a bag, but is you worthy?Nah, I ain't perfect!And I just followed you on Instagram

Are you really into women and that you get around?Now I ain't judging, I'm just asking if that's fair to sayBut either way, it's my opinion, you know give or take!I told this model chick,The girls look up to you and the things you doEvery nigga you work with, you're screwing,So you know she will love you, you know she don't do it, she likeYou don't know me, you don't pay my billsYou don't know my struggle,Like this she real, but it is what it isBut I know you lying, I know what's realI know your worth, I know that purseTen bandz, Shawty!You can't pay your bills, you're'

I will give you the respect that you earn, that you earnWhat you make me do, that's what I'm gonna do to you!And I'm gonna give you the respect that you earn, that you earnOh, what you make me do, that's what I'm gonna doGive you the respect you earn, that you earn!

Uh, I kiss on your neckDo you wanna get out of this?Would you feel disrespectedIf I said you fat as shit?Wow, if I called you my bitchWhen I'm with my partners eating?As a badge of honor or just be like no WaleDon't call me out at my momma's given.Name sacred, she whispers mine when I'm in her thighsAnd I leave her inner feelings, cause I never leave her dry!Some ill advice, lying to her is ill advisedShe know these Jones on my John, but I still give her time.I try follow her, everybody want herWorried about none if she gonna work that body!And I unfollow her, though my eyes still on her'I'm still caught up, call her thirst trap shawty

I will give you the respect that you earn, that you earnWhat you make me do, that's what I'm gonna do to you!Girl, I'm gonna give you the respect that you earn, that you earnOh, what you make me do, that's what I'm gonna doGive you the respect you earn, that you earn!

She lives for the night life, and that's alrightBut she wants to be treated like somebody's wife.But you can't be table hopping in a club trying to drink freeGirl, come up to my table trying to stand next to me!Oh no, oh no, oh no

Girl, I'm gonna give you the respect that you earn, that you earnWhat you make me do, that's what I'm gonna doGirl, I'm gonna give you the respect that you earn, that you earnWhat you make me do, that's what I'm gonna doGive you the respect that you earn, that you earnWhat you make me do, that's what I'm gonna doAnd I'm gonna give you the respect that you earn, that you earn

What you make me do, that's what I'm gonna doGive you the respect you earn!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yo Gotti's "Respect That You Earn" explore the dynamic between a man and a woman and the idea of respect being earned rather than given. Yo Gotti expresses his opinion that it is not solely a man's responsibility to respect a woman, but that women should also give something to a man to earn his respect. He mentions the idea of buying a woman a bag but questions whether she is worthy of it. He also touches on the topic of social media influence and models who are only interested in money and fame rather than genuine relationships.

Yo Gotti also raps about the difficulties of relationships, touching on the topic of cheating partners and mistrust. He acknowledges his own imperfections and asks whether it's fair for him to judge others' choices. He wonders whether being called a "bitch" would be considered disrespectful or an honor.

Overall, these lyrics highlight the complex nature of relationships and the importance of mutual respect and trust.

Line by Line Meaning

I call it thirst trap, shawty, oh!I'm referring to your provocative photos online that are meant to make people crave your body.

And you know, they say it's a man's job to respect a womanSociety expects men to treat women with respect and dignity.

For me personal I feel like a woman supposed to give a man something for a man to respectIn my personal opinion, a woman should earn a man's respect by adding value to his life.

I ain't wrong for thinking that as I am wrong for thinking this!I may not be wrong for believing this, but I might be wrong about something else.

On me to buy you a bag, but is you worthy?Should I spend money on you when I'm not sure if you're deserving of it?

Nah, I ain't perfect!I'm not flawless, and I don't expect you to be either.

And I just followed you on InstagramI recently started following you on Instagram.

Are you really into women and that you get around?Do you genuinely like women and have lots of sexual partners?

Now I ain't judging, I'm just asking if that's fair to sayI'm not criticizing you, I'm just curious if that's an accurate portrayal.

But either way, it's my opinion, you know give or take!Regardless, this is simply my point of view.

I told this model chick,I had a conversation with a woman who models.

The girls look up to you and the things you doOther women admire you and your actions.

Every nigga you work with, you're screwing,You're having sex with every guy you work with.

So you know she will love you, you know she don't do it, she likeYou know that woman doesn't act that way, and she'll love you for who you truly are.

You don't know me, you don't pay my billsYou're not familiar with my life or my financial responsibilities.

You don't know my struggle,You're not aware of the difficulties that I face.

Like this she real, but it is what it isShe may seem genuine, but this is the reality of the situation.

But I know you lying, I know what's realI know you're being dishonest, and I know the truth.

I know your worth, I know that purseI understand your value, and I see that expensive purse you're carrying.

Ten bandz, Shawty!That purse costs ten thousand dollars.

You can't pay your bills, you're'You can't afford to pay your expenses.

I will give you the respect that you earn, that you earnI will give you the level of respect that you deserve based on your actions.

What you make me do, that's what I'm gonna do to you!I will respond to your behavior accordingly.

And I'm gonna give you the respect that you earn, that you earnI will continue to give you the appropriate amount of respect based on your actions.

Oh, what you make me do, that's what I'm gonna doMy reaction to your behavior will mirror your actions.

She knows I kiss on her neckShe's aware that I enjoy kissing her neck.

Do you wanna get out of this?Are you interested in leaving this situation?

Would you feel disrespectedWould you consider my behavior to be disrespectful?

If I said you fat as shit?If I called you overweight?

Wow, if I called you my bitchThat would be a pretty disrespectful thing to say.

When I'm with my partners eating?While I'm dining with my friends?

As a badge of honor or just be like no WaleAs if calling you that were a source of pride, or just not say it at all.

Don't call me out at my momma's given.Don't publicly shame me in front of my mother.

Name sacred, she whispers mine when I'm in her thighsHer name is so special that she only whispers it to me when we're being intimate.

And I leave her inner feelings, cause I never leave her dry!I satisfy her emotionally and physically, and she's never left unsatisfied.

Some ill advice, lying to her is ill advisedIt's not wise to lie to her.

She know these Jones on my John, but I still give her time.She knows that other women are interested in me, but I still make time for her.

I try follow her, everybody want herI try to keep up with her on social media, but other men are also pursuing her.

Worried about none if she gonna work that body!I'm not concerned as long as she takes care of her physique.

And I unfollow her, though my eyes still on her'I stopped following her on social media, but I still keep an eye on her.

I'm still caught up, call her thirst trap shawtyI'm still interested in her, even though I think she's using her sexuality to gain attention.

She lives for the night life, and that's alrightShe enjoys living an active and exciting social life.

But she wants to be treated like somebody's wife.However, she also desires a committed, long-term relationship with someone.

But you can't be table hopping in a club trying to drink freeBut you can't expect to have access to free drinks while going from table to table in a club.

Girl, come up to my table trying to stand next to me!You came to my table to stand near me.

Girl, I'm gonna give you the respect that you earn, that you earnI will give you the amount of respect that you deserve based on your actions.

What you make me do, that's what I'm gonna doI will behave in the same way that you behave towards me.

Give you the respect that you earn, that you earnI will accord you the appropriate respect based on your actions.

And I'm gonna give you the respect that you earn, that you earnI will continue to give you the amount of respect that you deserve based on your actions.

What you make me do, that's what I'm gonna doMy response to your behavior will depend on how you treat me.

Give you the respect you earn!I will give you the amount of respect that you are worthy of based on your actions.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.Written by: OLUBOWALE AKINTIMEHIN, SHAFFER SMITH, MARIO SENTELL GIDEN, KENTON DUNSON, KEITH JUSTICE, CLAYTON REILLY, ALLEN ARTHUR, JESSE WILSON

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