I WANNA BE DOWN
Brandy/M.C. Lyte/Queen Latifah/Yoyo Lyrics


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Oh yeah ooh yeah
I would like to get to know if I could be
The kind of girl that you could be down for
Cause when I look at you I feel something tell me
That you're the kind of guy that I should make a move on

Yeah I get exotic with the malotic tune I get hypnotic with the room
But you got to put me down soon I flip a sideshow
If you come my way up down and around even sideways
I'm about as ready as the Lyte can get we can go all out
I ain't afraid of the sweat but yet I bet you got the techniques
To freak a girl inside out what's that all about(oh yeah)
Can I have some of that you got to put me on word around town
Is your nine men strong I wanna be put on in the worst way since
The first day I think it was a Thursday (oh baby) you be that brother
That I wanna sink my teeth in make me wanna ask where the hell you been
I like the way you be with all that personality but I got flavor too you needs
To get with me

I wanna be down
With what you're going through
I wanna be down
I wanna be down with you
No matter the time
Of day or night it's true
I wanna be down

He was born twenty years ago just a pimp toes everyday new clothes
Look at the cut cool-toes on three got the heat so bluff it sling' teshies
Cause it's more than twenty duckets struck it kind of rich now his pockets
Lookin' straight slam the these on the benzo pancake by the gate moms
Lookin' straight with her house she got great loungin' in her new home
That's about to state I'll be your call mail motel you can get it
When you want it even though you got chicks all up on you it don't matter
Cause brother you're fly I can't lie
I've been mackin' daddy from the corner of my eye now baby bring it on
Don't be frontin' on your baby boo all I wanna is what's up with you
How can I get with you seems like you got a hold on me it must vodoo
Cause baby I want you

About yey short about yey tall about so big about so small about
This length about this width about this flow about this gift instinct
Leading me right up your alley way skip the
Moet let's chill with some
Allazae nuff stress in our day let me massage your mind as my mentals
Start to play a ghetto sauce who you are
And I'll be your sexual chocolate bar and I got to keep it strong for the
Cause and you got to keep me strong for the toss brother mad at me damn
The family what else could we be when no one else understands us
But me you were the first to tame me uh Big Tif I'm out

Hey here we go here we go here go now and it's on yeah




And you don't stop Brandy is in tha house and you don't stop
Until tha body rock keep it on and you don't stop rock on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Brandy/MC Lyte/Queen Latifah/Yoyo's song "I Wanna Be Down" are about a girl who sees a guy she's interested in and wants to know if she can be the kind of girl he could be down for. She feels something when she looks at him and thinks he's the kind of guy she should make a move on. MC Lyte, Queen Latifah and Yoyo then add their verses, expressing their own individual desires for the same guy. They all want him because he's got the looks, the pockets, the power and the personality, and they all believe they have something to offer him that he can't resist. In the end, they all just want to be down with him and what he's going through, no matter the time of day or night.


The song was released in 1994 and became a hit for Brandy, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also a hit in several other countries, including the UK and Germany. The song was co-written by Brandy, Keith Crouch and Kipper Jones, and produced by Keith Crouch.


Line by Line Meaning

I would like to get to know if I could be
I want to know if I have a chance


The kind of girl that you could be down for
The kind of girl you would want to be with


Cause when I look at you I feel something tell me
I feel a connection when I see you


That you're the kind of guy that I should make a move on
I think you're worth pursuing


Yeah I get exotic with the malotic tune I get hypnotic with the room
I can be seductive and alluring


But you got to put me down soon I flip a sideshow
But you need to act on it, or I'll move on


If you come my way up down and around even sideways
No matter what direction you come from, I'm interested


I'm about as ready as the Lyte can get we can go all out
I'm ready for anything


I ain't afraid of the sweat but yet I bet you got the techniques
I can handle physical activity, and I bet you're skilled


To freak a girl inside out what's that all about(oh yeah)
To give a girl a mind-blowing experience, why not?


Can I have some of that you got to put me on word around town
Can I experience what you have to offer? People are talking


Is your nine men strong I wanna be put on in the worst way since
I want to know if you're good in bed, I'm eager


The first day I think it was a Thursday (oh baby) you be that brother
On the first day we met, you seemed right for me


That I wanna sink my teeth in make me wanna ask where the hell you been
I want to get close to you, and I wonder where you've been my whole life


I like the way you be with all that personality but I got flavor too you needs
I'm attracted to your personality, but I have some things to offer too


With what you're going through
I want to be there for you in tough times


I wanna be down with you
I want to be in a relationship with you


No matter the time of day or night it's true
I'm always available for you


He was born twenty years ago just a pimp toes everyday new clothes
He was born to be a ladies' man, he dresses stylishly


Look at the cut cool-toes on three got the heat so bluff it sling' teshies
He has a nice haircut and shoes, he's confident and showing off


Cause it's more than twenty duckets struck it kind of rich now his pockets
He has more than $20, he's successful now and has money


Lookin' straight slam the these on the benzo pancake by the gate moms
He's driving an expensive car, and his mom is happy about it


Lookin' straight with her house she got great loungin' in her new home
His mom is living well and enjoying her new home


That's about to state I'll be your call mail motel you can get it
I'm available anytime, just call or message me


When you want it even though you got chicks all up on you it don't matter
I'll be there for you, even if you have other women around you


Cause brother you're fly I can't lie
I can't deny that you're attractive


I've been mackin' daddy from the corner of my eye now baby bring it on
I've been showing interest in you from afar, now let's see where it goes


Don't be frontin' on your baby boo all I wanna is what's up with you
Don't play games with me, I just want to know how you feel


How can I get with you seems like you got a hold on me it must vodoo
I feel like you have some kind of power over me


Hey here we go here we go here go now and it's on yeah
Let's get this started, it's happening


Brandy is in tha house and you don't stop
Brandy is here and ready to party


Until tha body rock keep it on and you don't stop rock on
Let's keep dancing and having a good time




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Written by: KEITH E CROUCH, KIPPER JONES

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@JP-km5hw

About yay short
About yay tall
About so big
About so small
About this length
About this width
About this flow
About this gift
.....Queen Latifah killed this song ❤️ One of the best collabs ever classic ❤️



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@HannibalHector714

This generation will never understand how DOPE the 90s were. ✌🏽😎

@gravytrain524

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@emmagoddard4555

NEVER understand ….

@cyndih8680

I still have my Cross Colours and Guess boots! Buckets and African Madalion! 😂

@sicelonene6319

Say that again

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@iheartwaffles91

A lot of people have it twisted. Not everyone who's a tomboy is a lesbian. Not everyone who is girly is straight either. It's a style. And I loved it in this era.

@Khadielovesscents

I just loved the realness of females back in the 90’s. Natural beauty

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Right!!

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