My Style
ºÚÑÛ¶¹¶¹Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
I know that you like my style
You came here to turn you out
Everybody in the place get wild
I know you like my style
I know you like my style
You gotta drop it on your ass right now
So everybody in the place get wild
(so what you sayin')
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you boy
What's up what's up with you boy
Don't jock, don't jock, baby don't jock me
I drop the hotness, baby watch me
You can't, you can't, no you can't stop me
'Cause I'm a champ on the rap like rocky
And when I spit it trying out at z rocks me
Got my style trademark with the copy
Rights, you know my style is not chip
Right, so don't cock-block me
You like my style when I'm whiling out with my gang
And I gain my fame from doing my damn thing
On a mic and I turn the stage like propane
And I bang them thangs like a love em man
I know that you like my style
I know that you like my style
You came here to turn you out
Everybody in the place get wild
I know you like my style
I know you like my style
You gotta drop it on your ass right now
So everybody in the place get wild
(so what you sayin')
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you boy
What's up what's up with you boy
Our style lined up when we team up
Jt and bep sold the scene up
Cali to Tennessee and in between "em
We the hottest in the biz turn our beat up
We be rolling four hummers and a Beama' (in a beama')
With sunset off the chi cantina (cantina)
Stepped out looking fresh and clean-ah
Paparazzi put me in any magazine-ah
I got eight million ways to rockin' like this
And ain't nobody drop their styles like this (this)
I'm a give it to you like that and like this
And my momma always told me "my baby's a genius"
I know that you like my style
I know that you like my style
You came here to turn you out
Everybody in the place get wild
I know you like my style
I know you like my style
You gotta drop it on your ass right now
So everybody in the place get wild
(so what you sayin')
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you girl
What's up what's up with you boy
What's up what's up with you boy
Te gusta mi estilo (estilo)
Dile a tu tia y tu tio (tio)
A ir biene jimmy with the lingo (lingo)
I like to keep my style on singo (singo)
Baby you can call me mijo (mijo)
I make you say "adios, mijo"
Dude trying at church domingo
I make it hot for you if it's frijo
It feels like something's heating up
Timbaland on the drum-drum he's beatin' up
Black eyed peas, there's no defeating us
Jt, he's rocking a beat with us
Them freaks, they want to freak with us
After the spot they tryin' to meet with us
They know our style is fabulous
Off the hook our style ridiculous
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
What's up, what's up with you girl
What's up, what's up with you girl
What's up, what's up with you boy
What's up, what's up with you boy
Let me tell ya
I know that you like my style
I know that you like my style
I've been gone for a while
But I'm back with a brand new style
Timbo (timbo)
Black eyed peas (black eyed peas)
J-T (that's me)
And we out baby (out baby)
La-la-la-la-la-la
The Black Eyed Peas' My Style is a celebratory song that emphasizes the group's unique style and individuality. The chorus repeatedly states, "I know that you like my style," suggesting that the singer and their crew are aware of the admiration and attention they receive. The line, "Everybody in the place get wild," encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves. The verses highlight the Black Eyed Peas' distinct approach to rap, emphasizing their ability to put on an enjoyable show and reach a broad audience. The lyrics emphasize the impact that the group has had on the music industry, as evidenced by the references to the paparazzi and media coverage.
The song also briefly dips into bilingual territory, with the line "Te gusta mi estilo" ("Do you like my style" in Spanish) and a few other Spanish phrases. This pushes the song's message of universal appeal even further, suggesting that language barriers can be transcended with music.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord have mercy
Expression used to convey shock or disbelief
I know that you like my style
Confident statement that the singer's fashion sense is appealing to the listener
You came here to turn you out
Suggesting that the event is intended to be exciting and energetic
Everybody in the place get wild
Encouragement for the crowd to let loose and have a good time
So what you sayin'
Asking for clarification or confirmation of the listener's response
What's up what's up with you girl
Friendly greeting to a female listener
What's up what's up with you boy
Friendly greeting to a male listener
Don't jock, don't jock, baby don't jock me
Asking the listener to not imitate or copy the artist
I drop the hotness, baby watch me
Confident boast of the artist's impressive skills
You can't, you can't, no you can't stop me
Declaring that the artist is unstoppable in their endeavors
And when I spit it trying out at z rocks me
Implying that the singer's talent is well received and respected
Got my style trademark with the copy
Asserting ownership of the artist's unique fashion sense
Rights, you know my style is not chip
Claiming that the singer's style is not cheap or low-quality
Right, so don't cock-block me
Asking others to not hinder or obstruct the singer's efforts
You like my style when I'm whiling out with my gang
Saying that the listener appreciates the singer's fashion sense when they are having fun with friends
And I gain my fame from doing my damn thing
Implying that the artist's reputation was earned through their hard work and dedication
On a mic and I turn the stage like propane
Boast of the artist's ability to electrify the crowd with their performance
And I bang them thangs like a love em man
Metaphor for the singer's ability to captivate the audience
Our style lined up when we team up
Suggesting synergy and cohesion in the group's fashion sense when they collaborate
Jt and bep sold the scene up
Implying that the artists' fashion choices are setting the trend or standard for others to follow
Cali to Tennessee and in between 'em
Listing the regions where the group's fashion sense is influential
We the hottest in the biz turn our beat up
Proud boast that the group is the best in the industry and that their fashion sense complements their music
We be rolling four hummers and a Beama'
Implying that the group's wealth and success are reflected in their choice of luxury vehicles
With sunset off the chi cantina
Describing a specific location or restaurant that the group frequents
Stepped out looking fresh and clean-ah
Indicating that the group dresses and presents themselves in a stylish manner
Paparazzi put me in any magazine-ah
Referring to the group's celebrity status and constant media attention
I got eight million ways to rockin' like this
Saying that the singer has countless ways to be stylish and fashionable
And ain't nobody drop their styles like this (this)
Boasting uniqueness and creativity in the artist's fashion sense
I'm a give it to you like that and like this
Asserting that the artist will continue to impress and innovate with their fashion choices
And my momma always told me 'my baby's a genius'
Humorous and exaggerated expression of parental pride
Te gusta mi estilo (estilo)
Speaking in Spanish to assert cultural identity and appeal to a diverse audience
Dile a tu tia y tu tio (tio)
Encouraging the listener to spread the word about the group's fashion sense and music to their family
A ir biene jimmy with the lingo (lingo)
Not entirely clear, possibly a reference to a slang term or nickname for someone in the group
I like to keep my style on singo (singo)
Preferring to maintain a consistent and distinctive fashion sense
Baby you can call me mijo (mijo)
Endearment term in Spanish, suggesting that the listener is closely connected to the singer
I make you say 'adios, mijo'
Playful expression indicating that the artist is so impressive, they leave a lasting impression on the listener
Dude trying at church domingo
Not entirely clear, possibly referring to someone who is not as fashionable as the singer (church is usually a formal and conservative setting)
I make it hot for you if it's frijo
Implying that the singer's fashion sense can add excitement and interest to any situation
It feels like something's heating up
Indicating that the atmosphere is becoming more energetic and stimulating
Timbaland on the drum-drum he's beatin' up
Not entirely clear, possibly referring to a collaborator or producer making music for the group
Black eyed peas, there's no defeating us
Boasting that the group is unbeatable and invincible in the industry
Jt, he's rocking a beat with us
Acknowledging Justin Timberlake's contribution to the group's music and style
Them freaks, they want to freak with us
Suggesting that the group's music and style can attract wild and unconventional individuals
After the spot they tryin' to meet with us
Implying that the group's social status and style attract admirers
They know our style is fabulous
Asserting that the group's fashion sense is outstanding and impressive
Off the hook our style ridiculous
Using slang expressions to emphasize the remarkable and unconventional nature of the group's fashion sense
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Inarticulate vocalizations used for emphasis or rhythm
What's up, what's up with you girl
Repeating the friendly greeting to the female listener
What's up, what's up with you boy
Repeating the friendly greeting to the male listener
Let me tell ya
Signal that the singer is about to reveal important information or express a strong opinion
I've been gone for a while
Acknowledging that the group has been absent from the public eye for some time
But I'm back with a brand new style
Asserting that the group is returning with a fresh and innovative fashion sense
Timbo (timbo)
Nickname or abbreviation for music producer Timbaland
Black eyed peas (black eyed peas)
Repeating the group name for emphasis
J-T (that's me)
Abbreviation for Justin Timberlake's name, indicating his presence in the song
And we out baby (out baby)
Expression indicating that the group is leaving or ending their performance
La-la-la-la-la-la
Inarticulate vocalizations used for emphasis or rhythm
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLAN PINEDA, WILL ADAMS, STACY FERGUSON, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, THOMAS MUSSER, TIM MOSLEY, NATE HILL
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