Tangerine
Big boi T.I. and Khujo goodie Lyrics
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She all about her fucking cream, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, she shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, she shake it like a tambourine
She said her name was Billie Jean, said she wanna show me things
I pulled out a stack of green, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
Now let's set it straight, B-I-G don't cut for cake
I put her on a plate until she's no longer awake
They just lay fast asleep when I hit 'em with the snake
Put that venom up in 'em until I leave 'em with the shakes
On display, she's a model but she only model shoes
Not fake like a prosthetic leg or prostitute
How'd she choose? She just whispers in my ear, "I'm with you"
I'm the type of dude that sends your baby momma out for food
And I also like her throat action with a passion
Love in her mouth for dental satisfaction
That means I hit the head like Greg Louganis then I'm splashing
Ugh, bust one back in the 'Lac stabbing (Hootie hoo!)
She knows what's happening, there's no reason to doubt it
If you ask her how I got it she say, "How he had went about it was"
And then you wake up from a bad dream
A nightmare, settle down, 'cause she right there
She said her name was Tangerine, damn, the American Dream
She all about her fucking cream, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, she shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, she shake it like a tambourine
She said her name was Billie Jean, said she wanna show me things
I pulled out a stack of green, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
Okay, midnight, fit like four or five chicks
In the drop 66 bumpin' Southernplayalistic
Yeah, we riding through the city like Monday Magic City Nights
Pass dees around, momentarily they feeling like
Getting right, good girls got them getting busy like
Big dykes, eating so much pussy they forget pipe
All got boyfriends, tell me they don't hit it right
They come see me so they can come be freaks
In the backseat, everything fast like a track meet
All I can see are titties, pussy lips, and ass cheeks
Actually, no exaggeration, no imagining
Real talk, my reality is your fantasy
Keisha, Kim, Tameka, Shay, Alisha and Gloria
Chasing this broad tryna find euphoria
Name notorious, dick game glorious
Find me shorty when your boyfriend boring ya
Shake it like some Texas Pete dropping on your collard greens
Make it hotter and she want a dollar do you follow me?
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
Smelling like some tangerines, rolling like she on some beans
Garter belt full of green, booty busting out the seams
Shake it like a tambourine, she shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, about to shake it like a tambourine
Once upon a rhyme I knew this girl and she was fine
As everything outdoors, the kinda girl I describe her
Like Michael Jordan when he's froze in a pose of a jumpman
Top flight security on these hoes, man
She drop it low only for me to pick her up
When she's liquored up, I'm leaving my fingerprints on her butt
Ten-hut at attention as we stand for this woman
General Patton, boy, stop, we think she's coming
Loving the way that I'm licking her down, boy, you bluffing
Nothing, while a nigga like me be straight up royal flushing
But this ain't about playing no cards, dummy
Her get me open my sugar and she go hard for me
Even take a charge for me if the coppers caught us riding
To get a tray of fruit and a pack of 1.5s and
I'm all the way on them papers, she all the way on my team
We burn it down like California trees in the breeze (FIRE!)
She said her name was Tangerine, damn, the American Dream
She all about her fucking cream, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, she shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, she shake it like a tambourine
She said her name was Billie Jean, said she wanna show me things
I pulled out a stack of green, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
In "Tangerine," Big Boi, T.I., and Khujo Goodie describe their experiences with women, specifically two named Tangerine and Billie Jean. Both women are chasing after money and enjoy being objectified, as evidenced by the lyrics "She all about her fucking cream, shake it like a tambourine." The rappers also describe their sexual desires and experiences with these women, often involving money and explicit language. The lyrics also include references to other songs and artists, such as Outkast's "Southernplayalistic" and Michael Jordan's "Jumpman" pose.
Line by Line Meaning
She said her name was Tangerine, damn, the American Dream
The woman introduced herself as Tangerine, a representation of the American Dream – driven by the pursuit of money and success.
She all about her fucking cream, shake it like a tambourine
She's solely focused on accumulating her wealth and flaunting it – shaking her body like a tambourine.
Shake it like a tambourine, she shake it like a tambourine
Reinforcing the previous line - she's shaking her body in a provocative and attention-grabbing way.
Shake it like a tambourine, she shake it like a tambourine
Similarly to the previous line, emphasizing her body movements.
She said her name was Billie Jean, said she wanna show me things
The woman now introduces herself as Billie Jean, hinting at her interest in leading him down a path of excitement and exploration.
I pulled out a stack of green, shake it like a tambourine
He pulls out a wad of money and uses it to entice her to continue dancing and shaking her body.
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
He continues to urge her to keep up with her body movements to the rhythm of the music.
Shake it like a tambourine, shake it like a tambourine
Emphasizing his desire for her to keep up with her body movements.
Okay, midnight, fit like four or five chicks
It's now midnight and he's cruising with four or five women in his car.
In the drop 66 bumpin' Southernplayalistic
They're listening to Outkast's 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik' and enjoying the smooth ride of his vintage convertible.
They just lay fast asleep when I hit 'em with the snake
When he uses his charm and seductive nature, women are quick to submit to his advances and often fall asleep after.
Put that venom up in 'em until I leave 'em with the shakes
He uses his charm and seductive nature like venom to intoxicate and excite women.
On display, she's a model but she only model shoes
She may model shoes, but she's constantly showing off her body and beauty as if she's a runway model.
Not fake like a prosthetic leg or prostitute
Her beauty and desirability is authentic, unlike prosthetics or money-driven sex workers.
How'd she choose? She just whispers in my ear, "I'm with you"
He's not sure how he's so lucky with women, but when they whisper in his ear that they're with him, he knows they're his.
I'm the type of dude that sends your baby momma out for food
He sees himself as an alpha male who has power and control over women.
And I also like her throat action with a passion
He enjoys receiving oral sex from women.
Love in her mouth for dental satisfaction
Oral sex is a source of pleasure for him.
That means I hit the head like Greg Louganis then I'm splashing
He's saying that he ejaculates during sex like a diver landing in the water from a high Olympic dive.
She knows what's happening, there's no reason to doubt it
Women understand his intentions when they're with him, so there's no need for them to question the situation.
If you ask her how I got it she say, "How he had went about it was"
If asked about how he's so successful with women, they'll say that it's because of how he goes about pursuing them.
And then you wake up from a bad dream
He's now suggesting that his wild lifestyle of sex, money, and women is just a dream.
A nightmare, settle down, 'cause she right there
But it quickly becomes clear that his fantasy is actually real and the woman he desires is right next to him.
Smelling like some tangerines, rolling like she on some beans
She has a strong citrus scent and is moving with the energy of someone who's high on ecstasy.
Garter belt full of green, booty busting out the seams
She's loaded with cash and her clothes can barely contain her assets.
Once upon a rhyme I knew this girl and she was fine
He's reflecting on a time when he knew an attractive woman.
As everything outdoors, the kinda girl I describe her
She had an adventurous, outdoorsy spirit that matched her physical attractiveness.
Like Michael Jordan when he's froze in a pose of a jumpman
Another comparison to describe how attractive this woman was – similar to how Michael Jordan looks in his iconic jumpman pose.
Top flight security on these hoes, man
He's protective of the women in his life (or maybe just using this phrase as a macho statement).
But this ain't about playing no cards, dummy
He's not playing games when it comes to his relationships with women.
Even take a charge for me if the coppers caught us riding
She's so loyal to him that she would even take the blame if they were caught breaking the law together.
We burn it down like California trees in the breeze (FIRE!)
They party hard and go wild – like the wildfires that have unfortunately become common in California.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE DAMONE HINKLE, TERRENCE CULBREATH, CLIFFORD HARRIS, WILLIE EDWARD KNIGHTON, ANTWAN PATTON
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