1. Bow Wow is a Ja… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Bow Wow.
1. Bow Wow is a Japanese heavy metal band from Tokyo, formed in 1975. The band released their self-titled debut in 1976. The band briefly changed their name to Vow Wow from 1984-1990, and changed back to Bow Wow by their 1995 album Bow Wow #1.
2. Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper, actor and television host. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his first album, Beware of Dog, in 2000 at age 13, which was followed by Doggy Bag in 2001. In 2003, Bow Wow released his third album Unleashed, which was the first album released after dropping the "Lil'" from his stage name.
Bow Wow made his first movie appearance in All About the Benjamins, in 2002 as a cameo. In the same year, Bow Wow made his debut as the lead role in Like Mike. He later began to undertake lead roles in movies, such as Johnson Family Vacation in 2004 and Roll Bounce in 2005. He also played a supporting role in the film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift in 2006. Bow Wow also appeared in five episodes of the television series Entourage, and starred as Brody Nelson in CSI: Cyber until the show's cancelation in 2016.
In his career, Bow Wow has had three top ten hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. He has sold over 10 million copies and 14 million digital assets worldwide.
Hey Little Momma
Bow Wow Lyrics
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At the mall, at the sneaker store,
Saw her bout a week ago,
Wonder should I speak or no,
But probably not,I bet she got,
A lot of guys on her jock you never know,
But would it hurt me to holla,
Lil' momma hot,
(Hey little momma)
Listen momma I'm tired of switching label lets consider dating,
No chasing no wasting ya time, the pleasures mine,
I'ma show you how to shine just sit back and recline,
Cause the ride on stilts my back on swow,
I'm wearing Ross gold at 16 years old,
Right now that don't matter,
I honestly rather be discussing,
The two of us and how we goin' get together,
And wheater you knew it or not,
I was digging ya style,
Loving ya smile,
Lil' mama you should listen to Bow,
[Chorus]
Hey little Momma,
Mama let me holla a minute,
I know you tired of gimme ya digits but dig it,
Hey little mama,
I ain't trying to spoil ya day,
Just had to say you looking great today,
Say hey little mama,
I'm trying to come over tonight,
And watch a movie if you say it's alright (alright)
Hey little mama,
I'm digging ya smile,
Loving ya style,
Lil' mama you should kick it wit Bow,
I was thinking I could come over,
And chill wit you tonight and sit next to you on ya sofa,
And maybe pop in a DVD,
And make some popcorn just for you and me,
But see I been on tour for a minute,
I want to come home and settle down for a minute,
You feel me,
If you wit it then let me know,
And if you say yes that you wit it then that's fo sho,
Cause see I came to arrange some things,
I'm talking pick you up from school and arranging things,
You know this dog likes to roam,
But you know I can't come over when ya pops is home,
I think it's about time for you to hang up the phone,
Ya father probably got his ear to the door,
So,
It's best to tell ya I'll just holla tomorrow,
Just hit me on the hip I promise to call,
[Chorus]
I need a lil mama to hang wit the drama,
She know I'ma need her,
She know that I want her,
I'm wishing,
I need somebody,
Someone that can share my time,
A fly and so pretty,
Survive wit a gritty life,
We got it smooth mommy,
While we move through the city life,(what you need)
Need a girl that's really down for sure yea,(said hey yeah)
[Chorus: x2]
In Bow Wow's song "Hey Little Momma", the artist shares his tale of meeting and pursuing a girl he believes could be "the girl of [his] dreams". He first saw her a week ago at the mall's sneaker store and is contemplating whether to approach her or not as he thinks she must have a lot of guys chasing after her. However, he realizes that it won't hurt to try, and he labels her a "lil' momma" who has all the signature features her mother has. The artist then attempts to convince her to date him, promising not to waste her time, and that he'll show her how to shine.
Bow Wow further goes on to describe his interest in spending time with her, watching a movie, and settling down. He also acknowledges that he can't do so when her father is around but promises to call her tomorrow. The chorus stresses his attraction to the girl, calling her "great" and "fly," expressing his desire to spend time with her. He also acknowledges that he needs someone who can "share [his] time" and "survive wit a gritty life," highlighting his interest in someone who is "down for sure."
The song's theme revolves around Bow Wow's interest in a girl who appears unreachable due to the number of guys after her. However, he still takes the chance to shoot his shot and convinces her that he's worth her time. The chorus emphasizes his attraction to her, highlighting his intentions to "spoiling" her and "watching movies." The song's lyrics underline the importance of taking risks and putting oneself out there to pursue something one desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I Met what seemed to be the girl of my dreams,
I saw a girl at the mall who caught my attention and I thought she could be the one.
At the mall, at the sneaker store,
I saw her at a specific store in the mall.
Saw her bout a week ago,
I saw her a week ago and have been thinking about her ever since.
Wonder should I speak or no,
I debated whether or not to approach her.
But probably not, I bet she got,
I ultimately decided not to talk to her because I assumed she already had many admirers.
A lot of guys on her jock you never know,
I thought that she probably had a lot of guys interested in her and competing for her attention.
But would it hurt me to holla,
I questioned if it would really hurt to talk to her and express my interest.
Lil' momma hot,
I found her to be attractive.
And she got all the signature features her momma got,
I noticed that she inherited physical features from her mother.
(Hey little momma)
A nickname or term of endearment that I am using to refer to her.
Listen momma I'm tired of switching label let's consider dating,
I am expressing my desire for a more committed relationship and suggesting that we date.
No chasing no wasting your time, the pleasures mine,
I don't want to play games or waste her time because I am interested in her and would enjoy her company.
I'ma show you how to shine just sit back and recline,
I want to take care of her and help her be her best self.
Cause the ride on stilts my back on swow,
I am confident and feel like I am on top of the world.
I'm wearing Ross gold at 16 years old,
I am showing off my financial success and youthful age.
Right now that don't matter,
Despite my wealth, it is not as important as being with her.
I honestly rather be discussing,
I would rather talk about us and our relationship.
The two of us and how we goin' get together,
I want to talk about our future and how we can be together.
And whether you knew it or not, I was digging ya style,
I really like her personal style and aesthetic.
Loving ya smile,
Her beautiful smile caught my attention and made me even more interested in her.
Lil' mama you should listen to Bow,
I am asking her to give me a chance and listen to what I have to offer.
[Chorus]
The repeated chorus acts as a plea to the girl to give him a chance.
I was thinking I could come over,
I suggest a low-key date of hanging out at her place.
And chill wit you tonight and sit next to you on ya sofa,
I want to spend time with her in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
And maybe pop in a DVD,
Watching a movie together would be a nice way to spend time together.
And make some popcorn just for you and me,
I am offering to make her favorite snack for us to enjoy together.
But see I been on tour for a minute,
I explain that I have been busy with my music tour for a while now.
I want to come home and settle down for a minute,
I am looking for some stability and a break from the hectic tour life.
You feel me,
I am asking if she understands where I am coming from and is willing to support me.
If you wit it then let me know,
I am looking for her confirmation and agreement to our date.
And if you say yes that you wit it then that's fo sho,
I am excited and committed to following through with our plans if she agrees.
Cause see I came to arrange some things,
I intend to make concrete plans and arrangements for our date if she agrees.
I'm talking pick you up from school and arranging things,
I want to pick her up from school and make sure everything is in place for our date.
You know this dog likes to roam,
I acknowledge that I often like to move around and explore new things.
But you know I can't come over when ya pops is home,
I respect her family and cannot come over when her father is home.
I think it's about time for you to hang up the phone,
I don't want her to get in trouble for talking to me so it is time to end our call.
Ya father probably got his ear to the door,
I am aware that her father is listening and do not want him to hear our conversation.
So, it's best to tell ya I'll just holla tomorrow,
I suggest talking to her again tomorrow to continue our conversation.
Just hit me on the hip I promise to call,
I reassure her that I will follow up and call her later.
I need a lil mama to hang wit the drama,
I am looking for someone to be my partner and support me through the ups and downs of life.
She know I'ma need her,
I want a girl who knows that I need her by my side.
She know that I want her,
I am expressing my attraction and desire for her.
I'm wishing,
I am hoping and dreaming for a positive outcome with her.
I need somebody,
I am looking for a special someone to spend my time with.
Someone that can share my time,
I want someone who is willing to invest their time into a relationship with me.
A fly and so pretty,
I am attracted to her beauty and style.
Survive wit a gritty life,
I need someone who is strong and can handle challenges in life.
We got it smooth mommy,
I believe that we could make a great couple and have an easygoing relationship.
While we move through the city life,
We can enjoy each other's company and explore the city together.
What you need,
I am asking what she is looking for in a relationship and offering myself as a potential partner.
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus repeats to emphasize his desire for her to give him a chance and go on a date with him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHALON ALEXANDER, CLIFFORD HARRIS, SHAD MOSS, BRANDON CASEY, BRIAN CASEY
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