I Wanna Love You
Akon ft. Nivea Lyrics
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Konvict
Konvict Music (Tego Calderón)
(Snoop Dogg, Akon) and you know we up front
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know
Money in the air as mo' fell
Grab you by your coattail
Take you to the motel, ho sale
Don't tell, won't tell
Baby say, "I don't talk Dogg"
Then she told on me, oh well
Take a picture with me, what the flick gon' do?
Baby, stick to me and I'ma stick on you
If you pick me then I'ma pick on you
D-O-double G and I'm here to put this on you
I'm stuck on and yours is right
Rip ridin' the poles and them doors is tight
And I'ma get me a shot 'fo the end of the night
'Cause, and baby your for life
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know, girl
Shorty, I can see you ain't lonely
Handful of, and they all got cheese
See you looking at me, now what it's gon' be?
Just another tease far as I can see
Tryna get you up out this club
If it means spendin' a couple dubs
Throwin' 'bout 30 stacks in the back
Make it rain like that 'cause I'm far from a scrub
You know my pedigree, ex-dealer used to move 'phetamines
Girl, I spend money like it don't mean nothin'
And besides, I got a thing for you
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor (ajá)
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know ('tá bien)
I wanna love you (love you), you already know (tú sabes)
I wanna love you (love you), you already know, girl (mira, mira)
Ey, te mentí con lo de hacernos jevos, con lo del viejo
Pero, mucho gusto, yo soy Tego (just smoking, just smoking)
Tú te vas pa' encima cuando caminas (¿qué, qué?)
Tú eres mi budín de esquina (uy) (baby, I see you)
Así que no te hagas la bruta y ponte pa' ésta ruta (ponte)
Que llegó Papá Machuca (papá) (yeah)
Te veo mirando
Sé lo que estás pensando (ajá)
Y te noto bellaqueando (uy)
Por ti, yo cambiaría par de día'
Hasta que deposite alguito en tu alcancía (ay Dios)
Quiero ser tu papi, mami
Dame un break, bendito
Que me tiene asfixia'ito (okey)
Girl, and while you're looking at me, I'm ready to hit the Caddy
Right up on the patio, move the patty to the Caddy
Baby, you got a fatty, the type I like to marry
Wanting to just give you everything and that's kinda scary
'Cause I'm lovin' the way you shake your ass
Bouncin', got me tippin' my glass
Normally don't get caught up too fast
But I got a thing for you
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know
I wanna love you (love you), you already know, girl (chula, chula)
Ando pensando en pájaro preñao' enchulao'
Me tienes bien emburrao'
En otra vida, te doy par de chamacos
En esta vine a romperte el trapo (ajá)
Na' de pensione', na' de embarazos
Si quiere uno yo trato (yo', yo')
Mamita, yo trato (¿tú tratas?)
(Yo', break it down for 'em real quick Tego)
Yo quiero darte (ayy) tabla (oh)
Mi chula, you know (ayy, oh)
Yo quiero darte (yeah) felpa
You already know, jaja (¿qué fue?)
(Wild, boy)
The song "I Wanna Love You" by Akon featuring Sean Paul is a hip-hop and R&B track released in 2006. The song is about Akon's desire to love a woman and be with her. In the first verse, Akon expresses his attraction to a woman who's dancing and grinding up on the floor, saying that he wants to love her. The second verse, performed by Snoop Dogg, talks about how he's willing to spend money to impress a woman and make it rain for her. The bridge is performed by Tego Calderón, who says that he's thinking about a prego bird and that the woman has him wrapped around her finger. The song ends with Sean Paul singing about how he wants to give the woman a spanking and rough her up.
The song uses a lot of slang and colloquialisms, which might make it difficult for some listeners to understand. However, the overall message is clear: the artists are all attracted to a woman and want to be with her. The song's catchy beat and repetitive chorus make it a party anthem and a popular choice for dance playlists.
Overall, "I Wanna Love You" has been a major hit, reaching the top 10 of several charts, including the Billboard Hot 100. It has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and has been certified platinum in several countries. Additionally, the song's music video has received over 300 million views on YouTube.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo
Introducing oneself
Konvict
Referring to Akon's record label, Konvict Music
Konvict Music (Tego Calderón)
Acknowledging Tego Calderón, who is featured in the song
(Snoop Dogg, Akon) and you know we up front
Referring to Snoop Dogg's and Akon's involvement and their prominent position in the music industry
I see you windin' and grindin' up on the floor
Observing someone dancing sensually
I know you see me lookin' at you and you already know
Acknowledging that the other person has noticed their gaze
I wanna love you (love you), you already know
Expressing a desire to pursue a romantic relationship with the other person
I wanna love you (love you), you already know, girl
Reiterating the desire for the other person to know their feelings
Money in the air as mo' fell
Throwing bills around in a club setting
Grab you by your coattail
Taking control of the situation and leading the other person
Take you to the motel, ho sale
Implying a desire for a sexual encounter
Don't tell, won't tell
Keeping the encounter a secret
Baby say, "I don't talk Dogg"
Mocking the other person's refusal to engage in conversation
Then she told on me, oh well
Admitting that the other person broke their promise to keep things secret
Take a picture with me, what the flick gon' do?
Asking to take a photo together for the memory
Baby, stick to me and I'ma stick on you
Promising to be loyal if the other person reciprocates
If you pick me then I'ma pick on you
Offering attention and affection in return for the same
D-O-double G and I'm here to put this on you
Referencing Snoop Dogg's nickname and implying a seductive approach
I'm stuck on and yours is right
Admitting attraction to the other person
Rip ridin' the poles and them doors is tight
Describing the way the other person dances (suggestively)
And I'ma get me a shot 'fo the end of the night
Planning to enjoy a drink (or something more) before the night ends
'Cause, and baby your for life
Promising commitment to the other person
Shorty, I can see you ain't lonely
Noticing the other person is not alone
Handful of, and they all got cheese
Observing that the other person is not lacking in companionship or financial means
See you looking at me, now what it's gon' be?
Challenging the other person to take action
Just another tease far as I can see
Not expecting the other person to take them seriously
Tryna get you up out this club
Expressing a desire to leave the club with the other person
If it means spendin' a couple dubs
Willing to pay a substantial amount of money
Throwin' 'bout 30 stacks in the back
Suggesting a lavish lifestyle and willingness to splurge
Make it rain like that 'cause I'm far from a scrub
Acting as if money is not an issue and indicating a status of affluence
You know my pedigree, ex-dealer used to move 'phetamines
Referencing one's background and previous illicit behavior
Girl, I spend money like it don't mean nothin'
Boasting about one's financial capabilities
And besides, I got a thing for you
Stating the real reason for one's actions
Ey, te mentí con lo de hacernos jevos, con lo del viejo
Apologizing for lying to the other person about one's intentions
Pero, mucho gusto, yo soy Tego (just smoking, just smoking)
Introducing oneself as Tego Calderón and casually mentioning smoking
Tú te vas pa' encima cuando caminas (¿qué, qué?)
Complimenting the other person's physique
Tú eres mi budín de esquina (uy) (baby, I see you)
Flirtatiously implying a desire for the other person
Así que no te hagas la bruta y ponte pa' ésta ruta (ponte)
Encouraging the other person to follow their lead
Que llegó Papá Machuca (papá) (yeah)
Referring to oneself as a dominant male figure
Te veo mirando
Noticing that the other person is looking at them
Sé lo que estás pensando (ajá)
Knowing what the other person is thinking
Y te noto bellaqueando (uy)
Sensing that the other person is being flirtatious
Por ti, yo cambiaría par de día'
Indicating a willingness to make sacrifices for the other person
Hasta que deposite alguito en tu alcancía (ay Dios)
Promising to provide financial support
Quiero ser tu papi, mami
Flirtatiously suggesting a dominant and protective role
Dame un break, bendito
Asking for a break or a chance
Que me tiene asfixia'ito (okey)
Admitting to being overwhelmed by the other person's presence
Girl, and while you're looking at me, I'm ready to hit the Caddy
Implying a desire to leave with the other person
Right up on the patio, move the patty to the Caddy
Suggesting a place to go together
Baby, you got a fatty, the type I like to marry
Complimenting the other person's physique and expressing a desire for a long-term commitment
Wanting to just give you everything and that's kinda scary
Admitting a fear of being too generous
'Cause I'm lovin' the way you shake your ass
Expressing attraction to the other person's dancing
Bouncin', got me tippin' my glass
Admiring the other person's movements to the point of losing focus
Normally don't get caught up too fast
Stating that they usually don't get attached easily
But I got a thing for you
Admitting a strong attraction to the other person
chula, chula
Endearing nickname for the other person
Ando pensando en pájaro preñao' enchulao'
Using a playful metaphor to indicate a desire for the other person
Me tienes bien emburrao'
Admitting that the other person has one's full attention
En otra vida, te doy par de chamacos
Jokingly referencing having children with the other person in another life
En esta vine a romperte el trapo (ajá)
Implying a desire for a sexual encounter with the other person
Na' de pensione', na' de embarazos
Promising to take precautions to avoid any unwanted consequences
Si quiere uno yo trato (yo', yo')
Offering to provide pleasure to the other person
Mamita, yo trato (¿tú tratas?)
Playfully continuing to offer one's services
(Yo', break it down for 'em real quick Tego)
Directing the listener to pay attention to Tego Calderón's next verse
Yo quiero darte (ayy) tabla (oh)
Describing sexual desires
Mi chula, you know (ayy, oh)
Flirtatiously addressing the other person
Yo quiero darte (yeah) felpa
Continuing to express sexual desires
You already know, jaja (¿qué fue?)
Imagining the other person's reaction with humor
(Wild, boy)
Ad-lib indicating excitement or passion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Calvin Broadus
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