Throughout the 70s and 80s, the group remained up with the times and occasionally crept ahead of them, such that they became influences themselves upon younger generations of R&B and hip-hop acts. By the time the group's popularity started to fizzle in the late 80s, a series of hits were left in the band's wake, ranging from greasy, funky workouts to smooth ballads to swinging synthesized tracks and more. Further separating Cameo from their forebears was the fact that they didn't have a diaper-clad guitarist. Instead, they had a codpiece-wearing lead vocalist in Larry Blackmon.
Today, the group's iconic single "Word Up", released in 1986 from the album of the same time, remains a radio staple. The U.S. Hot Dance Singles and U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart topper has also been famously covered by artists such as the hard rock band Gun and the alternative metal group Korn. Other popular Cameo singles include "Attack Me With Your Love", "Candy", "Freaky Dancin'","I Just Want To Be", and "Sparkle".
Throw It Down
Cameo Lyrics
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There go my boy "Fresh"
Aye Benga what they do babyyy
Like the way i work it
Then i bend it ova some em shots
All these hoes around here sitting on there ass shots
Then i pop it then i shake it like an Assquake
More then all these fakes i bet these bitches know me
I′m the baddest in the building now these bitches
Want to be me now i take it to another level bitch i been done did it
Now he think he finna hit like the way he rocks his fitted
When he's rounddddddd...
Don′t make me throw it down
Don't make me throw it down
Da Down
Ddddddd Down
Ddddddd Down
Fuck me on this song
Now you give me da da business
Now these bitches asking who i iz tell none of there business
Then i bend it ova then i 'let them kiss the assquake
I′ma playboy bunny yea i took the front cover
Then i get it all in I′ma freak little bitch
Let me drive the stick got it in control Zoomeeee
I don't play no games these bitches talking lame
Bengaaaaaa
Don′t make me throw it down
Don't make me throw it down
Da Down
Ddddddd Down
Ddddddd Down
I got my finger on the Trigger tell me when to set it off
Just tell me when to set it off
Just tell me when to set it off
I just can′t wait to push the button
It's my time, I′m hold it up
This is my time i'ma hold it up
This is my time i'm hold it up
Don′t make me throw it down
Don′t make me throw it down
Da Down
Ddddddd Down
Ddddddd Down
Da Down
Ddddddd Down
Ddddddd Down
Down
Ddddddd Down
Ddddddd Down
All the way motherfuckin' down
The lyrics to Cameo's song "Throw It Down" are primarily about sexual prowess and dominance. The singer talks about how they are the baddest in the building, and how other women want to be like them. They also mention how they can shake and pop their body in ways that rivals anything anyone else can do, and they brag about being able to handle any man who comes their way. Additionally, the singer seems to enjoy being in control and commands others to not make them throw it down, which could be interpreted as them saying they will not tolerate being disrespected or mistreated.
This song is a perfect representation of the confident and assertive attitude that was prevalent in hip hop and R&B music in the early 2010s. It taps into the idea that women can be just as sexually aggressive and in charge as men, and that enjoying sex is not something to feel ashamed or embarrassed about. The lyrics are assertive and in your face, which is completely in line with the song's message of self-empowerment and sexual freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea
Acknowledgement of the people around him
There go my boy 'Fresh'
Referring to his friend 'Fresh' being nearby
Aye Benga what they do babyyy
Addressing Benga and asking how he's doing
Like the way i work it
Confidence in her own performance
Then i bend it ova some em shots
Bending over while taking a shot of alcohol
All these hoes around here sitting on there ass shots
Judging other women for not being as active as her
Then i pop it then i shake it like an Assquake
Dancing provocatively
More then all these fakes i bet these bitches know me
Claiming to be more popular than other women
I′m the baddest in the building now these bitches
Asserting herself as the best
Want to be me now i take it to another level bitch i been done did it
Continuing to boast her own achievements
Now he think he finna hit like the way he rocks his fitted
Referring to a man who thinks he can impress her by wearing well-fitted clothes
When he's rounddddddd...
Thinking about a man who she finds attractive
Don′t make me throw it down
Warning others not to provoke her
Da Down
Repeating the phrase from the hook
Ddddddd Down
Repeating the phrase from the hook
Fuck me on this song
Being aggressive in her request to work together on a song
Now you give me da da business
Referring to the collaborative process
Now these bitches asking who i iz tell none of there business
Refusing to answer nosy questions about her personal life
Then i bend it ova then i 'let them kiss the assquake
Continuing to dance provocatively
I′ma playboy bunny yea i took the front cover
Comparing herself to a centerfold model by saying that she's the center of attention
Then i get it all in I′ma freak little bitch
Talking about being sexually adventurous
Let me drive the stick got it in control Zoomeeee
Taking control of the situation and enjoying it
I don't play no games these bitches talking lame
Refusing to engage with other women who she deems unworthy
Bengaaaaaa
Calling out to Benga again
I got my finger on the Trigger tell me when to set it off
Ready to take action when the opportunity arises
Just tell me when to set it off
Waiting for someone to give her the go-ahead
It's my time, I′m hold it up
Confident in her readiness to take the spotlight
Down
Repeating the phrase from the hook
Ddddddd Down
Repeating the phrase from the hook
Ddddddd Down
Repeating the phrase from the hook
All the way motherfuckin' down
Adding emphasis to the hook's repetition
Writer(s): Black Lawrence Ernest, Lockett Anthony
Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sambson Wayfinder
on Aphrodisiac
Woooaaaahhh! Oh why don't you, why don't you? Aaaay hey hey! The sensation is here, the vibration is clear, you really put me in the mood. You're my aphrodisiac, send cold chills down my back, when I'm on the dance floor with you. Come on girl dance! Dance! Smurf me! Dance! Dance. You make my body hot, don't ever stop, just put your hand right here, fear one I'll have to fail. I'll slip onto your move, your sweat I have to use, just let me hear you say, you can have it your way. I know I'm ready to do ya, I know I'm ready to do you. I've got to do what I have to do! Aaaww! When I need to dance my pressure starts to rise, and then I hear the words that always takes me high, like... I wanna have a dance with you, I wanna shake the date with you, you're a mean little lady, you drive me crazy, I wanna dance with you. Come on! I know I'm ready to do ya, I know I'm ready to do you. I've got to do what I have to do! Aaaww! Step on my neck girl! Heeey, hey! Just let me do what J have to do. Let us play! Bah dah bah bah baeeyah. Bah dah bah bah baeeyah, bop bow. OhhhOoooOoooh. Do it again. Bah dah bah bah baeeyah. Bah dah bah bah baeeyah, bop bow. OhhhOoooOoooh. Bah dah bah bah baeeyah. Bah dah bah bah baeeyah, bop bow. OhhhOoooOoooh.
Sambson Wayfinder
on Let's Not Talk Slot
Woooo! They think I'm weird but I'm not, cause all day they call the shots. They say this music sounds funny, but we're making the money. Whether or not the girl is hot, we'll take our shots cause that's all we got. We give a lot and the game is hot, let's not talk slot, that's not your slot. That's not your slot! Learn to live and love each other, never talk about his mother, do together, work together, play together, Aaaaah. Die die die die, die die die die, die die die die, die die diiiie... Oh no no no no no! You put your money in the machine, what does it mean? You get the hots for the score, last quarter, then no more. PacMan, Donkey Kong, top gun or the runs. So tell Slim, Bob and Hank, put their money in the bank.
Drianna
on Intro
Morty: Why can't we stay and watch then? I like Lola
Drianna
on Intro
Rick: Here's yo problem now dum dums!
Drianna
on Intro
Morty: I will never erase what I saw from my brain!