Borrow U
Akon Feat. AC Lyrics
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Maybe two or five, maybe for the rest of my life
Borrow you for a minute
Just us two its alright
If you decide to be by my side
I might not give you back
Might not give you back
Might not give you back
Might not give you back
Might not give you back
If your here by my side girl
40 Glocc
Met me a chick from ATL
Thick as hell
Names Channel
She could tell from the status living well
Loves my cabbage
Loves my carrots
My grind, my career
I shine like a chandelier
Tell the pilot
Land in the middle of the ghetto
i'm still here
Just for a minute let me borrow your ear
Make all your troubles disappear
Bet you never like this here
Lets pop a bottle bring in the New Year
AKON
Can I borrow you for a minute?
Maybe two or five
Maybe just for the restof my life
Borrow you for a minute
Just us two, its alright
If you decide to be by my side
I might not give you back
Might not give you back
Might not give you back
If your here by my side
Might not give you back
Might not give you back
One two... minutes
All I need to consider
If she the right one to get wit her
I'm still the same, want the cash, keep the chain
She don't trip
Won't complain
Trip to Spain off the plain,
After party of the chain
Back to Cali, off the plain,
Black Denali swerving lanes
With the strap
Three. Minutes, all I need is your name
Number to call something to ball
AKON
Can I borrow you for a minute?
Maybe two or five
Maybe just for the rest of my life
Borrow you for a minute
Just us two, its alright
If you decide to be by my side
I might not give you back
Might not give you back
Might not give you back
If your here by my side
Might not give you back
Might not give you back
I'm off the chain
I'm off the chain
Special when I take off the chain
I'm special
I can give you special things,
Get you wet without the rain?
Drop the top blow your brain
Hit the club cop a drink
Its Akon he don't drink
Money pouring out the bank
Flip a coin what to take
Occupate what you make
What you like what you hate
What your type, what you date
Where you live, where you stay
I don't care what your race
AKON
Can I borrow you for a minute?
Maybe two or five
Maybe just for the rest of my life
Borrow you for a minute
Just us two, its alright
If you decide to be by my side
I might not give you back
Might not give you back
Might not give you back
If your here by my side
Might not give you back
Might not give you back
If your here by my side girl
The song "Borrow U" by Akon and AC talks about the desire to have someone by your side, even if it's just for a short while. The lyrics convey the idea that sometimes, you meet someone with whom you feel a connection, and you want to keep them close. The chorus expresses the intention to borrow this person for a minute or two, or maybe for the rest of their life, implying that the attachment could be permanent. The singer is willing to keep this person by their side, even if it means not giving them back.
The verses feature 40 Glocc and Akon, who express similar sentiments about forming connections with someone they want to keep around. 40 Glocc talks about meeting a woman named Channel who appreciates his wealth and prestige, but he also values her company and wants to spend time with her. Akon talks about meeting someone who might be the right one for him and wanting to find out more about them. Both verses highlight the perks of being with someone special, such as taking trips and getting special treatment.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I borrow you for a minute?
Asking for someone's attention and presence for a short period of time
Maybe two or five, maybe for the rest of my life
Uncertainty about the duration of time needed from that person
Borrow you for a minute
Further emphasizing the need for that person's presence and willingness to share that moment with them
Just us two its alright
Acknowledging the exclusivity and privacy of the moment shared between the two individuals
If you decide to be by my side
Giving the other person the choice to accept or decline the invitation to be present
I might not give you back / If your here by my side / Might not give you back
Expressing the desire to keep that person's presence for a longer period of time or indefinitely
Met me a chick from ATL / Thick as hell / Names Channel / She could tell from the status living well
Describing the singer's encounter with a woman from Atlanta who is physically attractive and aware of his successful status
Loves my cabbage / Loves my carrots / My grind, my career / I shine like a chandelier
Highlighting the woman's appreciation for the singer's wealth and success
Tell the pilot / Land in the middle of the ghetto / i'm still here / Just for a minute let me borrow your ear
Describing the singer's persistence in maintaining connections with his roots and asking for the woman's attention and time for a brief moment
Make all your troubles disappear / Bet you never like this here / Lets pop a bottle bring in the New Year
Promising to provide a good time and temporary escape from the woman's problems and to celebrate the new year together
One two... minutes / All I need to consider / If she the right one to get wit her
Expressing the singer's quick decision-making and evaluation of the woman's potential as a partner
I'm still the same, want the cash, keep the chain / She don't trip / Won't complain
Asserting the singer's consistency in his desires and material possessions with the comfort of knowing that the woman is not problematic
Trip to Spain off the plain, / After party of the chain / Back to Cali, off the plain, / Black Denali swerving lanes / With the strap
Outlining the singer's extravagant lifestyle and travels with a car and a weapon for protection
Three. Minutes, all I need is your name / Number to call something to ball
Indicating the singer's ease in acquiring women's contact information for possible future engagements
I'm off the chain / I'm off the chain / Special when I take off the chain / I'm special
Boasting the singer's uniqueness and prestige with or without his jewelry
I can give you special things, / Get you wet without the rain? / Drop the top blow your brain / Hit the club cop a drink / Its Akon he don't drink
Suggesting the singer's ability to provide pleasure and excitement without the influence of drugs or alcohol, and the ease of his financial abilities
Money pouring out the bank / Flip a coin what to take / Occupate what you make / What you like what you hate / What your type, what you date / Where you live, where you stay / I don't care what your race
Listing various considerations for potential partners or interests, while emphasizing that race is not a factor
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