97 – English Lyrics

• By: Doja Cat
• Album: Scarlet 2 CLAUDE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the unapologetic world of Doja Cat's "97," a bold track that blends rap, R&B, and pop to deliver a message of self-confidence and independence. Explore the cultural references, lyrical depth, and the story behind Doja Cat's defiant anthem, and discover how she uses wordplay and swagger to address fame, criticism, and staying true to yourself.

[English]

Pull up in the '97 Benz (baby, get up in it)

Sexy with that fire truck red (with the windows tinted)

Smokin' while I cruise through the valley (you so ignorant)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a-)

Yeah, I ain't got no skeletons in my luxury walk-in

They ain't know I'm innocent, baby, look who is talkin'

They ain't even ready spaghetti, baby, they sauceless

Speedin' through the city, we medicated the horses

You could hit up P.E.T.A., the paint on me make me gorgeous

I'ma take the geese and chinchilla coat on a walk and

Don't forget the cheetah print, speed up, come here, record it

If that shit ain't bleedin' and screamin' I do not want it

Take it back

Pull up in the '97 Benz (baby, get up in it)

Sexy with that fire truck red (with the windows tinted)

Smokin' while I cruise through the valley (you so ignorant)

Looks like we don't give a (looks like we don't give a shit)

Said looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a-)

Yeah, said if these are clothes, motherfucker, what are those?

You look like a butter face, butter body, butter toes

I put Can't Believe It on my early morning butter toast

Y'all cannot believe I'm not a fiend and that it wasn't coke

You look so uncomfortable

You could have a seat and several hundred mo'

Hop up off my D just like a bunny go

Hop up out the scene, and now they want it mo', I don't know

I like when they plead and beggin', "Please, now where the fuck is Doj'?"

Pull up and they smiley instead (actin' stupid)

Like they wasn't tryin' to fight me in threads ('bout some music)

In a tweet that I'ma probably still stand by (I'm ruthless)

Keep ya money, funky bitch, 'cause I don't play about the (the rumors)

They gon' buy it, they gon' pirate, they gon' play it, they consume it

If you're scootin', let me know 'cause that's a comment, that's a view

And that's a ratin', that's some hatin', that's engagement, I could use and

I can teach y'all how to do this, but I'd much rather be cruisin'

Watch me pull up in the '97 Benz (baby, get up in it)

Sexy with that fire truck red (with the windows tinted)

Smokin' while I cruise through the valley (you so ignorant)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a shit)

Yeah, looks like we don't give a shit, huh, (looks like we don't give a shit)

Looks like we don't give a shit (looks like we don't give a-)

Looks like we don't

'Cause we don't, motherfucker

That's 'cause we don't, little bitch

That's 'cause we don't

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shit /ʃɪt/ C1	noun - Something worthless, unpleasant, or contemptible; used to refer to things in general, often with a negative connotation. noun - (Informal) Used in expressions to convey indifference or contempt, e.g., 'don't give a shit' means 'don't care at all'.
sexy /ˈsɛksi/ B1	adjective - Sexually attractive or exciting.
cruise /kruːz/ B1	verb - To travel smoothly and easily in a vehicle, especially a car or boat.
valley /ˈvæli/ A2	noun - A low area between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
ignorant /ˈɪɡnərənt/ B2	adjective - Lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about something in particular.
skeleton /ˈskɛlɪtən/ B2	noun - (Figurative) A damaging or embarrassing secret that someone wants to keep hidden, often referred to as 'skeleton in the closet'.
luxury /ˈlʌkʃəri/ B2	noun - A state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense. adjective - Providing great comfort and expensive tastes, often used before a noun.
innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ B1	adjective - Not guilty of a crime or offense. adjective - Having no experience of the more complex or unpleasant aspects of life; naive.
gorgeous /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/ B2	adjective - Very attractive or beautiful.
bleed /bliːd/ B1	verb - To lose blood from the body. verb - (Figurative) To suffer or show signs of intense damage or pain.
scream /skriːm/ B1	verb - To make a loud, high-pitched cry or sound, typically as an expression of fear, pain, or excitement. noun - A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.
butter /ˈbʌtər/ A1	noun - A pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream and used as a spread or in cooking. noun - (Slang, attributive) Used in compounds like 'butter face' to describe a person with an attractive body but an unattractive face.
fiend /fiːnd/ C1	noun - A person who is extremely addicted to or enthusiastic about something. noun - An evil spirit or demon.
uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbəl/ B1	adjective - Causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort. adjective - Feeling uneasy or embarrassed.
ruthless /ˈruːθləs/ B2	adjective - Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.
rumor /ˈruːmər/ B1	noun - A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth. verb - To tell or spread as a rumor.
pirate /ˈpaɪrət/ B2	verb - To illegally reproduce or use (copyrighted material). noun - A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
consume /kənˈsuːm/ B2	verb - To buy goods or services. verb - To use up (a resource) or take in (information/media).
engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ B2	noun - (Social Media) The level of interaction and interest shown by users with content, often measured by likes, shares, and comments. noun - A formal agreement to get married.
tint /tɪnt/ B1	verb - To color something slightly. noun - A shade or variety of a color.

Key Grammar Structures

• Smokin' while I cruise through the valley

  ➔ Reduced Adverbial Clause (Present Participle for simultaneous action)

  ➔ The word "Smokin'" is a present participle, functioning as a reduced adverbial clause indicating an action happening at the same time as "cruising". It implies "While I am smoking".

• Looks like we don't give a shit

  ➔ "Looks like" + Clause (informal expression for appearance)

  ➔ "Looks like" is an informal phrase used to describe appearance or a strong impression, followed by a clause ("we don't give a shit") that explains what that appearance or impression is.

• Yeah, I ain't got no skeletons in my luxury walk-in

  ➔ Double Negative (Informal)

  ➔ The phrase "ain't got no" uses two negative words ("ain't" and "no") to express a single negative meaning. In standard English, this would be "I don't have any skeletons" or "I have no skeletons." It's common in informal or non-standard dialects.

• If that shit ain't bleedin' and screamin' I do not want it

  ➔ First Conditional with Informal Negative "ain't"

  ➔ This is a first conditional sentence expressing a real condition and its likely result. The conditional clause ("If that shit ain't bleedin' and screamin'") uses the informal "ain't" as a contraction for "is not" or "does not".

• Y'all cannot believe I'm not a fiend and that it wasn't coke

  ➔ Noun Clauses as Object of Verb "believe"

  ➔ "I'm not a fiend" and "that it wasn't coke" are noun clauses functioning as direct objects of the verb "believe". They answer the question "What cannot y'all believe?". The second "that" can be optional but clarifies the parallel structure.

• I like when they plead and beggin', "Please, now where the fuck is Doj'?"

  ➔ Present Participle as Reduced Clause / Informal "beggin'"

  ➔ "Beggin'" is an informal, reduced form of "are begging" or "they are begging". It's a present participle used to describe an action occurring simultaneously with "plead", or as a continuous action in a list.

• Like they wasn't tryin' to fight me in threads

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement Error (Informal Usage)

  ➔ In standard English, the verb should agree with the plural subject "they", so it would be "they weren't trying". "Wasn't" is informally used here with a plural subject, common in colloquial speech. "Tryin'" is also an informal contraction of "trying."

• They gon' buy it, they gon' pirate, they gon' play it, they consume it

  ➔ Informal Future "gon'" (going to)

  ➔ "Gon'" is a highly informal contraction of "going to," used to express future actions. It indicates a planned action or prediction, often used for emphasis through repetition in this line.

• In a tweet that I'ma probably still stand by

  ➔ Relative Clause with Informal Future Contraction "I'ma"

  ➔ "That I'ma probably still stand by" is a relative clause modifying "tweet," providing more information about it. "I'ma" is an informal contraction of "I am going to," indicating future intention or likelihood.

• I can teach y'all how to do this, but I'd much rather be cruisin'

  ➔ "Would rather" (Expression of Preference)

  ➔ "Would rather" is used to express preference for one thing over another. It's followed by a bare infinitive (or "be" + -ing for continuous preference), indicating what the speaker prefers to do. "Much" emphasizes the preference.