The song "What It Is" by Gorilla Zoe featuring Rick Ross is a rap song that mainly focuses on wealth, success, and flaunting their luxurious lifestyles. The lyrics depict the artists bragging about their expensive cars, rims, jewelry, and money. In the chorus, they mention "taking the 4's of the Chevy and setting it on those 6's," referring to upgrading the rims on a Chevrolet car to more expensive and luxurious ones. The mention of lipstick on the rims blowing kisses implies that their cars are attracting attention and admiration from others. The artists also talk about how they are aware of their status and the envy it brings. They mention having a stash of money in rubber bands, being able to afford expensive items like pigeons and pounds of midgets (slang for drugs), and not caring about the opinions of others. Gorilla Zoe's verse focuses on his success in the music industry and his ability to afford lavish things. He mentions his jewelry worth a quarter-million and having a large sum of cash in a bag from a grocery store. He also brags about his "swag" (style and confidence) and not needing to buy expensive designer bags. Rick Ross's verse emphasizes his success as the CEO of Maybach Music and his associated wealth. He mentions "flipping" (making money) and taking off like a plane. He also boasts about his fast-paced lifestyle and not needing protection during sexual encounters. The verse ends with references to his success in the music industry and his ability to pay off his luxurious car quickly. In the final verse, Gorilla Zoe continues to flaunt his wealth, mentioning that his chain is worth a mansion and his wrist is worth a Lamborghini. He talks about living in a mansion and driving a Lamborghini. He also mentions his association with gangsters and his desire for a partner willing to join him in explicit activities. Overall, "What It Is" is a rap song that glorifies material success, money, and a flashy lifestyle. The lyrics are meant to show off the artists' wealth and status in society.
