Avant (born Myron Avant on April 26, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a multi-pl… Read Full Bio ↴Avant (born Myron Avant on April 26, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a multi-platinum American R&B singer. Despite numerous rumors Avant is a not a relative to the famed R&B singer, R. Kelly.

He graduated from the Cleveland School of the Arts in 1995 where he majored in theater. He is best known for hits such as "Separated" (the remix to which features Kelly Rowland), "My First Love," which one version features Keke Wyatt, and "Read Your Mind" (the remix to which features Snoop Dogg on the extended promo vinyl). He was featured in the remix to the Lloyd Banks song "Karma" from the 2004 album The Hunger for More, and has also had a cameo appearance in the 2004 feature film BarberShop 2: Back in Business.

He also did a remix of The Pussycat Dolls song "Stickwitu." He stated that he refused to cooperate with The Pussycat Dolls at first until they offered him a better contract and to perform it and sing his way for a better single. Avant has also appeared on the Oxygen Network reality TV show Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency when he asked Janice to have models dance with him during the release party of the album Director.

80 in a 30
Avant Lyrics

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Yea, up in that Murcielago
Eh well, but I’m from Chicago
Yea, AV what it be? (What it be homie?)
To the sky dog, we stay fly

Lingerie, sexy yeah
Thinkin' about what you gon' do to me
Baby what you gon' do to me? (what you gon' do to me)

I don’t know what you on
This right here, full grown
Turnt up all the way
Rose with a red bow
Lifestyle, stay paid
Ain’t seen the crib in three days
Kango, this Range Rover’s too cheap
So in all the way

Oh body tats, hot tub (Hot tub)
All the different ways that we make love (Make love)
Can't keep this thing away from you (You)
All the kinky shit you wanna do! (Do)
The way we're making love to the moment,(Moment)
The way we're comin' and keep it going
Girl, I just can't wait (Wait)
Got my foot on the gas, can't change the pace!

Got me goin 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, baby!
You got me 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30 mile zone!
I'm trying to get to
Your body, yeah yeah
Your body, ay ay
Your body got me speeding, baby trying to get to
Your body, yeah, yeah!
Your body
I might get a ticket ‘cause I ain’t slowin' down tonight

Stunning lights everywhere,
Still mashing, I don't care
One thing on my mind
That's getting that, when I get there!
Tipsy, but I'm good though
V12 in the hood Joe
Hittin' calm and spin them Llacs, trying to get to that freak show!

Oh, take it off, move around
Girl, it's professional how I put it down!
Checkmate, every single move
Call me Picasso, and let me stroke all over you!

The way we're be going, baby imagine that! (Imagine that)
Tell all your girls that they can hollaback
I must take on what we on, what we be on, what we on!

Got me goin 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, baby!
You got me 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30 mile zone!
I'm trying to get to
Your body, yeah yeah
Your body, ay ay
Your body got me speeding, baby trying to get to
Your body, yeah, yeah!
Your body
I might get a ticket ‘cause I ain’t slowin' down tonight

Lingerie, sexy
Thinkin' about what you gon' do to me
Baby what you gon' do to me?

Got me goin 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, baby!
You got me 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30 mile zone!
I'm trying to get to
Your body, yeah yeah
Your body, ay ay
Your body got me speeding, baby trying to get to
Your body, yeah, yeah!
Your body
I might get a ticket ‘cause I ain’t slowin' down tonight

Own it, own it

Oh baby I own it
Own it, own it

Overall Meaning

The song "80 in a 30" by Avant talks about the excitement and desire of a man to be with his love interest, represented by speeding to reach her. The song starts with a reference to a Lamborghini Murcielago, highlighting luxury and speed. The singer talks about his lifestyle, staying paid and not seeing his crib for three days. The chorus describes the singer going 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, trying to reach his love interest's body. He uses a metaphor of driving to describe how passionate he is for her. The lyrics refer to lingerie, sexiness and different ways of making love, indicating physical attraction and experimentation.

The song also references being tipsy, V12 engines, and driving fast, which adds to the theme of recklessness and urgency. Some lines describe the singer's confidence in his moves and prowess in bed, calling himself Picasso, and the woman he desires "freak show." Overall, the song suggests a sense of urgency, desire, and passion and uses cars and driving as a metaphor for the intense physical attraction towards someone.

Line by Line Meaning

Yea, up in that Murcielago
I am driving a fancy sports car called a Murcielago.

Eh well, but I’m from Chicago
Despite the fancy car, I come from a humble city.

Yea, AV what it be? (What it be homie?)
My nickname is AV and I am wondering what's up with my friend.

To the sky dog, we stay fly
We are living a high life and will always stay on top.

Lingerie, sexy yeah
Your underwear is attractive to me.

Thinkin' about what you gon' do to me
I am curious about how you will pleasure me.

Baby what you gon' do to me? (what you gon' do to me)
I am eagerly awaiting your response on how you will satisfy me.

I don’t know what you on
I am not aware of your intentions or motives.

This right here, full grown
This is a mature situation requiring adult responsibility.

Turnt up all the way
We are partying hard and having fun to the max.

Rose with a red bow
I have a bouquet of roses with a red ribbon around it.

Lifestyle, stay paid
I live a luxurious lifestyle and always have enough money.

Ain’t seen the crib in three days
I have been away from home for a while now.

Kango, this Range Rover’s too cheap
My expensive fashion items don't match with my inexpensive car.

So in all the way
I am fully committed to this situation.

Oh body tats, hot tub (Hot tub)
We both have tattoos on our bodies and are relaxing in a hot tub.

All the different ways that we make love (Make love)
We have various ways of expressing our physical intimacy.

Can't keep this thing away from you (You)
I can't resist having sexual relations with you.

All the kinky shit you wanna do! (Do)
We both have unusual and exciting sexual preferences.

The way we're making love to the moment,(Moment)
We are enjoying the present moment and living in the now.

The way we're comin' and keep it going
We are sexually active and keeping the momentum going.

Girl, I just can't wait (Wait)
I am excited and eager for our physical intimacy to continue.

Got my foot on the gas, can't change the pace!
I am driving fast and cannot slow down due to my excitement.

I'm trying to get to Your body, yeah yeah Your body, ay ay
I am eagerly attempting to sexually reach and connect with your physical self.

Your body got me speeding, baby trying to get to Your body, yeah, yeah!
Your physical self has aroused me immensely that I am unable to drive slowly on the road.

I might get a ticket ‘cause I ain’t slowin' down tonight
I might face a road violation due to my fast driving but I am not willing to stop my excitement today.

Stunning lights everywhere,
There are beautiful illuminations and sights surrounding us.

Still mashing, I don't care
I am still driving fast and enjoying myself regardless of the consequences.

One thing on my mind
My focus is on reaching and satisfying my physical pleasures.

That's getting that, when I get there!
My goal is to attain physical pleasure when I arrive.

Tipsy, but I'm good though
I have consumed some alcohol but I am still capable of driving.

V12 in the hood Joe
My car has a powerful V12 engine under the hood.

Hittin' calm and spin them Llacs, trying to get to that freak show!
I am hitting the calm and spinning the wheels of my car in an attempt to get to the location of our sexual activity.

Oh, take it off, move around
I want you to remove your clothing and move seductively.

Girl, it's professional how I put it down!
I am skilled and experienced in physical intimacy.

Checkmate, every single move
I have made all of the right moves and won in this sexual context.

Call me Picasso, and let me stroke all over you!
I am an expert in the art of sexual pleasure and want to explore every inch of your body.

The way we're be going, baby imagine that! (Imagine that) Tell all your girls that they can hollaback
The physical pleasure we are experiencing is indescribable and I want you to tell your friends they can experience it too.

I must take on what we on, what we be on, what we on!
I am willing to take on and commit to everything we are involving ourselves in.

Own it, own it Oh baby I own it Own it, own it
I am confident in my actions and taking complete responsibility of them.

Got me goin 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, baby! You got me 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30, 80 in a 30 mile zone!
My intense sexual desire has made me speed while driving to the location of our pleasure and you are to be blamed for it too.

Lingerie, sexy Thinkin' about what you gon' do to me Baby what you gon' do to me?
Your lingerie is sensual and provocative and I am excited to know how you will pleasure me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRE HENRY, KRISS JOHNSON, MYRON AVANT

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