"I'd either check Billboard or iTunes Top 10 for the hottest songs, and I'd record my own versions," the 16 year-old explains. "That's how people began to find me online."
They found him in droves too. The subscriber, comment, and follower numbers snowballed as Mahone interacted with his audience directly.
"While I was in Chicago for a birthday party, I decided to do a little meet and greet," he recalls. "I tweeted for everyone to meet at The Bean. I thought there would be ten fans. A thousand showed up, and the cops had to shut it down. That was the moment when everything changed."
Since then, Mahone has come a long way from La Vernia—a town outside of San Antonio as he puts it, "with no Movie Theater or bowling alley". By 2012, he'd garnered 1.8 million Facebook fans, 1.5 million Twitter followers, 545k YouTube subscribers, and notched over 96 million views without a record label, marketing team, or any standard industry machinery. After quickly selling 100k downloads of his infectious song "11:11" independently, he had become a veritable phenomenon. However, he could back everything up on stage too. Selling out high-profile shows at the Best Buy Theater Times Square in New York and Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, he landed on Live! With Kelly & Michael, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, E! News and VH1, while appearing in The Wall Street Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, and more.
Everything is set to change again with the release of his forthcoming full-length debut for Chase Records and Republic Records. The first official single, "Say You're Just a Friend" featuring Flo Rida, updates the Biz Markie classic with a fiery, fresh, and fun little twist. Mahone's impressive vocal delivery pulsates over a big dance floor groove just before Flo Rida drops a sizzling verse. It's an immediately irresistible anthem.
"I want to make upbeat pop that you can party to," says Mahone. "I've always been a huge fan of Flo Rida, and I thought it'd be cool to get him on this track. It's about being friends with a girl that you like more than just a friend. You can't tell her though because it might ruin that friendship. It's something a lot of people can relate to. We had a blast with it though."
With a 2013 tour with Taylor Swift on the horizon and more music coming, everybody is about to have a blast along with Mahone though—especially the countless "Mahomies" worldwide who have fallen for him. "I hope everyone can connect with the songs and love them," he concludes. "I want to make music that people can listen to over and over again and feel good about."
Shawty Shawty
Austin Mahone Lyrics
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Mine we can cruise the world I need you by my side
We can dance all night and party like yeah
Wake up in the mornin do it do it again
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the city if your ready to ride
We can live for the moment we yellin out ya
Wake up in the morning do it do it again like
Star tonight they all know who you are tonight
Whatcha doin later on I don't mean tonight I'm talkin 'bout
Your life yeah aye girl you lookin like a star tonight
Won't you jump up in my car tonight
We can do it all is this your favorite song aw yeah yeah
Yeah yeah already I love you already we gotta do it we
Gotta do it all dressed already standing by the door
See you smilin and we're ready to go
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the world I need you by my side
We can dance all night and party like yeah
Wake up in the mornin do it do it again
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the city if your ready to ride
We can live for the moment we yellin out ya
Wake up in the morning do it do it again like
You got us feelin like a stars light so open
Up your heart tonight and we can do it most
Starting with a toast lets raise em up to us
Aye girl I wanna turn it up tonight so we can do whatever
You like I got the radio on I say ismthis your favorite song
She said yeah yeah yeah
Already I love you already we gotta do it we gotta do it all
Dressed already standing by the door see you smilin and
We're ready to go singin
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the world I need you by me side
We can dance all night and partylike yeah
Wake up in the morning do it do it again
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the city if your ready to ride
We can live for the moment we yellin out ya
Wake up in the morning do it do it againl like
Like aye shawty shawty not tryin to make you
Property but if you was mine I'd be sure to treat you
Properly I know sometimes love isn't always all
What it's made out to be this could be what ours
Could be willing and hourly I know them other guys
Tryin to string you along tryma nice line but ima
Sing you a song said it's hard to open up well your
Hearts been mistreated but I got just what you needin
I'm just hoping you'll Recieve it and we can do it big
All over the world got the diamonds and the pearls all
Over my girl and I aint really into favoritism but if
I was you'd be my favorite sendin you a text I hope
You save it yo
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the world I need you by my side
We can dance all night and party like yeah
Wake up in the morning do it do it again like
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the city if your ready to ride
We can live for the moment we yellin out ya
Wake up in the morning do it do it again
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the world I need you by my side
We can dance all night and party like yeah
Wake up in the morning do it do it again like
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the city if your ready to ride
We can live for the moment we yellin out ya
Wake up in the morning do it do it again
The lyrics to Austin Mahone's "Shawty Shawty" describe the singer's desire to have a special someone by his side as they explore the world together, partying and dancing all night long. He compliments the girl by saying that she looks like a star and suggests that they jump into his car and do everything that she likes. The song conveys the singer's willingness to treat the girl right and assures her that their love could be different than what others might have experienced in the past. He believes that they could do it "big all over the world" and that they could make a great team.
The repeated line of "Aye shawty shawty, don't you wanna be mine?" reflects the singer's pursuit of the girl and highlights his desire to make her his own. While the song is not complex in terms of the narrative, it invokes emotions of joy, desire, and optimism, and portrays the singer as a positive and enthusiastic person who just wants to have some fun with his love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the world I need you by my side
We can dance all night and party like yeah
Wake up in the mornin do it do it again
The singer asks the girl if she wants to be in a relationship with him and travel the world together, partying and dancing all night, and starting each day with the same activities.
Aye shawty shawty don't you wanna be
Mine we can cruise the city if your ready to ride
We can live for the moment we yellin out ya
Wake up in the morning do it do it again like
The singer offers the girl to live in the city and go on spontaneous adventures with him, enjoying each moment, and starting each day with the same enthusiasm.
You lookin like a
Star tonight they all know who you are tonight
Whatcha doin later on I don't mean tonight I'm talkin 'bout
Your life yeah aye girl you lookin like a star tonight
Won't you jump up in my car tonight
We can do it all is this your favorite song aw yeah yeah
Yeah yeah already I love you already we gotta do it we
Gotta do it all dressed already standing by the door
See you smilin and we're ready to go
The singer compliments the girl's beauty and fame while inviting her to join him in his car, where they can enjoy their time together doing whatever they want. He also expresses his love for her and how eager he is to start their adventure together.
You got us feelin like a stars light so open
Up your heart tonight and we can do it most
Starting with a toast lets raise em up to us
Aye girl I wanna turn it up tonight so we can do whatever
You like I got the radio on I say ismthis your favorite song
She said yeah yeah yeah
Already I love you already we gotta do it we gotta do it all
Dressed already standing by the door see you smilin and
We're ready to go singin
The singer continues to make the girl feel special, encouraging her to open up her heart to him and share a toast to their relationship. He promises to turn up the music and do whatever makes her happy, expressing his excitement about starting their adventure together.
Like aye shawty shawty not tryin to make you
Property but if you was mine I'd be sure to treat you
Properly I know sometimes love isn't always all
What it's made out to be this could be what ours
Could be willing and hourly I know them other guys
Tryin to string you along tryma nice line but ima
Sing you a song said it's hard to open up well your
Hearts been mistreated but I got just what you needin
I'm just hoping you'll Recieve it and we can do it big
All over the world got the diamonds and the pearls all
Over my girl and I aint really into favoritism but if
I was you'd be my favorite sendin you a text I hope
You save it yo
The singer reassures the girl that he does not want to own her but will treat her with respect and love if they were in a relationship. He acknowledges that relationships can be difficult, but he is willing to work through it with her. He tells her that other guys may play games with her, but he is genuine and sings her a song to express his feelings. He hopes she will accept his love, and they will have great experiences together with luxurious possessions.
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thynisia
Aaahhh!!!
J'ai des frissons partout, la tête en ébullition, et le coeur serré....
Ca c'est l'effet d'Austin sur moi.
On est Mahomie ou on ne l'est pas.
J'ai cru être Directionner.
Mais en fin de compte ma direction était tout autre: elle menait à ce beau garçon à la voix envoûtante....
Comment résister?
On est Mahomie ou en ne l'est pas.
Je suis Mahomie.
A jamais.
C'est triste, mais Austin ne saura jamais que, quelque part dans le monde, dans le Pacifique, une fille qui possède un poster de lui collé sur le mur de sa chambre, entouré de plusieurs dessins le représentant, désir plus que tout au monde le serrer dans ses bras et l'embrasser...
C'est triste, et ça n'arrivera pas.
Autant ne pas se voiler la face.
Tout ce que je peux faire, maintenant, c'est avouer que cette chanson est ma préférée.
Et féliciter la personne qui a pris la photo.
Sur ce, bye.
Isabella Almeida
Nunca vou perdoar o Austin por não ter feito essa música um single
fr0zenintimeee
this song deserved more!!
Pina Colada
Okay!!
You'll be glad that I came here just bcoz of u
violetani
he esperado toda mi vida por escuchar esta cancion grabada en estudio:') 3
Nick Jean
A good tribute to one of Mariah's #1 hit, Always Be My Baby. Good job, Austin!
Beatriz Correa
La amo!! Como puede ser TAN perfecto!?!?
Yan Avelino
Austin, even though I'm a boy, I consider myself a Mahomie. And I'm so proud of you. I hadn't heard true music for years, so you appeared and something happened with me. Your musics are perfectly perfects! Congrats for your hard work, because you deserve what you have today. Hope I can meet you someday. Cheers. ✌️
lary healy
O album vai ser maravilhoso
Marissa
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR A STUDIO VERSION OF THIS FOR YEARS YAAAASS
SheryllAnn Guillermo
They need to add this song to SPOTIFY!!!!