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.
Shortie Like Mine
Bow Wow Lyrics
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(Y'all know what this is)
Only thing that keeps me up (ha), when I'm feelin' down
I don't know about you, but I gotta keep mines around
'Cause I done looked, I done searched and it's hard to find
Another shorty like mine (uh-huh), baby, yes, I'm
Addicted to how we kick it, everythin' you say to me
Never knew it could be so wicked, hopin' that you stay wit' me
Search around the world but you will never find (uh)
Another shorty like mine (c'mon), shorty like mine
I tell my niggas that, uh
You got a girl but she ain't nothin' like mine (uh)
Cute face nice size like mine
Stay kitted, hood wit' it like mine (ha)
Mean walk, talk the talk, let me tell you some more (woo)
I knew when I ran into this one
She would be the redrum of my pimpin' (uh-huh)
Knew she'd be the one to make me stop
Carin' about other girls on my jock and gettin' them (oh)
She was the one to slow me down, hold me down
I roll wit' her now, go wit' it now
I'ma grow wit' it now, I'ma go get her that's how I got her (that's how)
Don't be mad you can't get one hotter (uh-huh)
Broke the mold when they made lil' mama (uh)
I don't care what my niggas say
She been there everyday for my drama (c'mon)
Some of the homies hate 'cause they want her
Wish they the ones that's datin' my woman (oh)
Gon' get a good look 'cause she fine (uh-huh)
And I don't mind 'cause she mine (say what?)
Only thing that keeps me up (up), when I'm feelin' down (yeah)
I don't know about you, but I gotta keep mines around
'Cause I done looked, I done searched and it's hard to find
Another shorty like mine, baby, yes, I'm (ooh, and I'm so addicted)
Addicted to how we kick it, everythin' you say to me (don't be afraid to snap your fingers)
Never knew it could be so wicked, hopin' that you stay wit' me
Search around the world but you will never find
Another shorty like mine, shorty like mine (uh, uh, uh, uh)
I tell my niggas that, uh
You got a girl but she ain't nothin' like mine (nah)
Cute face nice size like mine (yeah)
Stay kitted, hood wit' it like mine (yeah)
Mean walk and talk, Chris help me tell 'em wassup
I got all this love inside of me
And all I wanna do is give it to her (break it down, break it down, break it down)
I don't care what the fellas say 'bout it (no)
'Cause I got somethin' to say 'bout it (yeah)
What I'm about to say is straight up
Real talk, no cut, I don't play bout' it
There ain't a price you can put on a girl who knows (uh-huh)
Just what to say when you need to hear it the most
And I'ma tell you somethin' else if I don't know nothin' else I know
Only thing that keeps me up, when I'm feelin' down (only thing that I need) (yeah)
I don't know about you, but I gotta keep mines around (I gotta have her, oh)
'Cause I done looked, I done searched and it's hard to find
Another shorty like mine (hey), baby, yes, I'm
Addicted to how we kick it, everythin' you say to me (oh yeah, yeah)
Never knew it could be so wicked, hopin' that you stay wit' me
Search around the world but you will never find (searchin', never find)
Another shorty like mine (ha), shorty like mine
I tell my niggas that, uh
You got a girl but she ain't nothin' like mine (uh-huh)
Cute face nice size like mine (mine)
Stay kitted, hood wit' it like mine
Mean walk, talk the talk, let me tell you some more (Bow Wow, let's go)
I wanna give her the world
And I ain't even tryna lose her (uh-huh)
I'm addicted to my girl
And the way that she twirls in that little skirt (uh-huh)
Just for me in the club, in the crib, in the streets
She reps for L-B-Dub ENT
She a nice size wit' the pretty brown bright eyes
I'm a winner wit' the right prize
I'ma give it to her to the rhythm of a hi-hat
She got a beautiful mind, you can't buy that (uh-uh)
And the sight of her behind when she walk on by
Make a nigga wanna try that (yeah)
She got the prettiest smile and she gangsta (uh-huh)
Keep me from runnin' wild and I thank her
And we can talk about anythin', she got good conversation
My homie, lover, friend and plus she patient (oh)
Only thing that keeps me up (up), when I'm feelin' down
I don't know about you, but I gotta keep mines around
'Cause I done looked, I done searched and it's hard to find
Another shorty like mine (like mine), baby, yes, I'm
Addicted to how we kick it, everythin' you say to me
Never knew it could be so wicked, hopin' that you stay wit' me (you wicked girl and playboy)
Search around the world but you will never find
Another shorty like mine, shorty like mine
I tell my niggas that, uh
You got a girl but she ain't nothin' like mine
Cute face nice size like mine (oh, oh)
Stay kitted, hood wit' it like mine (oh, oh)
Mean walk, talk the talk, Chris help me tell 'em wassup
Only thing that keeps me up, when I'm feelin' down
I don't know about you (uh-huh), but I gotta keep mines around
'Cause I done looked, I done searched and it's hard to find
Another shorty like mine (that's right), baby, yes, I'm
Addicted to how we kick it, everythin' you say to me
Never knew it could be so wicked, hopin' that you stay wit' me
The song "Shortie Like Mine" by Bow Wow is the ultimate ode to love and adoration for short girls, with the rapper expressing his love and appreciation for his petite girlfriend. The song is constructed around the theme of how difficult it is to find a girl like his, with him describing her as being unique in his eyes.
The chorus is driven by Bow Wow's declaration of his love and how he is addicted to her and her presence. He describes having searched all over but can't find another girl like her. The verses are full of praises as he talks about her looks, walk, talk and the way she makes him feel. He tells his friends that they may have a girlfriend, but she can't be like his girl because she's one in a million.
The lyrics are filled with metaphors and similes, and Bow Wow employs his skills as a storyteller to paint vivid images in the listener's mind. The song features Chris Brown, who provides a soulful and harmonic hook alongside Bow Wow. In summary, "Shortie Like Mine" is a catchy pop-rap tune about Bow Wow's affection for his petite girlfriend.
Line by Line Meaning
Only thing that keeps me up (ha), when I'm feelin' down
This person's significant other is what keeps them going when they're feeling down.
I don't know about you, but I gotta keep mines around
The artist cherishes their significant other more than anything else and can't imagine losing them.
'Cause I done looked, I done searched and it's hard to find
The artist has searched far and wide for someone with the same qualities as their significant other but has come up empty-handed.
Another shorty like mine (uh-huh), baby, yes, I'm
The artist refers to their significant other as their 'shorty' and is proud to have found such a unique and amazing person.
Addicted to how we kick it, everythin' you say to me
The artist is deeply and irrevocably in love with their significant other and loves spending time with them.
Never knew it could be so wicked, hopin' that you stay wit' me
The artist is grateful for how amazing their relationship is and hopes that their relationship lasts forever.
Search around the world but you will never find (uh)
The artist has searched extensively but has never found someone with the same qualities as their significant other.
I got all this love inside of me
The artist is overflowing with love for their significant other.
And all I wanna do is give it to her (break it down, break it down, break it down)
The artist wants to do everything they can to make their significant other happy.
There ain't a price you can put on a girl who knows (uh-huh)
The artist values their significant other's emotional intelligence and the way they always know what to say and do.
Just what to say when you need to hear it the most
The artist's significant other always knows the right thing to say when the artist needs it most.
She a nice size wit' the pretty brown bright eyes
The artist values their significant other's physical appearance and is attracted to their beautiful eyes.
I'm a winner wit' the right prize
The artist feels like they've won the grand prize by being with their significant other.
She got a beautiful mind, you can't buy that (uh-uh)
The artist is grateful for their significant other's unique and amazing personality and doesn't take it for granted.
And the sight of her behind when she walk on by
The artist is attracted to their significant other's physical features and feels lucky to be with them.
Shorty like mine
The artist's significant other is unique and special, and they feel lucky to be with them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shawntae Harris, Jermaine Dupri, Johnata Austin, Bryan Cox
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RaidenNexus97
I swear when this song came out I thought Bow Wow and Chris Brown were the coolest teens on the planet.
@WaTashi93
me too
@fernandocabrera6707
They were in their 20s when this released, not teens
@RaidenNexus97
@@fernandocabrera6707 This video was uploaded to youtube in 2009. But the song and video came out in late 2006, Bow Wow was 19, Chris Brown was 17
@fernandocabrera6707
@@RaidenNexus97 You sho right🤔🤔
@cookiecrumble2098
Fernando Cabrera You still gonna keep that comment up?
@MrThomas564
We didn't appreciate the 2000s. It was such a wonderful decade.
@KDawg92801
I did. I just didn’t thing it would go as quickly as it did
@MrThomas564
@@KDawg92801 Well, the majority of us didn't. Personally, I myself appreciated the 2000s.
@Antpile87
Yes it was