I WANNA BE DOWN
Brandy Feat. Queen Latifah Yo-Yo & MC Lyte 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
[Mc Lyte]
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
[Brandy]
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
[Yo-Yo]
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
[Chorus]
[Queen Latifah]
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
[Chorus]
[Queen Latifah]
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
The song "I Wanna Be Down" is a conversation between four women: Brandy, MC Lyte, Yo-Yo, and Queen Latifah, and they all express their interest in a man separately. The song is about the women putting themselves out for the man that they are interested in. In the first verse, Brandy sings about how she feels drawn to the man and wants to know if she can be with him. In the second verse, MC Lyte discusses her confidence and determination to be with the man. Yo-Yo's verse is about the man's lifestyle, status, and how she wants to be a part of it. Lastly, Queen Latifah raps about how their differences will be a perfect match and also offers to be a sexual partner for the man.
The chorus, "I Wanna Be Down," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the women's desire to be with the man. The song's theme is about women taking control of their feelings and desires and expressing their attraction and interest in men freely.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah ooh yeah
The singer starts the song with an affirmation of excitement.
I would like to get to know if I could be
The singer expresses her desire to learn if she's compatible with the person she's interested in.
The kind of girl that you could be down for
The singer wonders if she's someone the person she's interested in would be willing to support and be with.
Cause when I look at you I feel something tell me
The singer is attracted to the person she's interested in and senses a connection.
That you're the kind of guy that I should make a move on
The singer feels like she should take the initiative to pursue the person she's interested in.
I wanna be down
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to be with the person she's interested in.
With what you're going through
The singer wants to be a part of the experiences the person she's interested in is going through.
No matter the time
The singer emphasizes her willingness to be there for the person she's interested in at all times.
Of day or night it's true
The singer reassures the person she's interested in that she'll be there for them regardless of the time.
Yeah I get exotic with the malotic tune I get hypnotic with the room But you got to put me down soon
MC Lyte sings about her ability to captivate an audience with her music, but acknowledges that the person she's interested in needs to respond to her advances soon.
I flip a sideshow If you come my way up down and around even sideways
MC Lyte is open to the person she's interested in approaching her in any way, shape, or form.
I'm about as ready as the Lyte can get we can go all out
MC Lyte is enthusiastic about the possibility of being with the person she's interested in and is ready to give it her all.
I ain't afraid of the sweat but yet I bet you got the techniques To freak a girl inside out
MC Lyte acknowledges that the person she's interested in is likely skilled in satisfying a partner, and is willing to go along with it.
what's that all about(oh yeah) Can I have some of that
MC Lyte is excited about the person she's interested in and wants to experience what they have to offer.
you got to put me on word around town Is your nine men strong
MC Lyte wants to be with the person she's interested in and wants to know if he's single and available.
I wanna be put on in the worst way since The first day I think it was a Thursday
MC Lyte has been interested in the person for a long time and wants to be with them.
you be that brother That I wanna sink my teeth in make me wanna ask where the hell you been
MC Lyte is very attracted to the person she's interested in and wonders where he's been hiding all this time.
I like the way you be with all that personality but I got flavor too you needs To get with me
MC Lyte acknowledges that the person she's interested in has a great personality, but wants him to know that she's equally interesting.
He was born twenty years ago just a pimp toes everyday new clothes
Yo-Yo describes the person she's interested in as being stylish and confident.
Look at the cut cool-toes on three got the heat so bluff it sling' teshies
Yo-Yo admires the person she's interested in and his sense of fashion.
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
Yo-Yo describes the person she's interested in as being wealthy and successful.
moms Lookin' straight with her house she got great loungin' in her new home That's about to state
Yo-Yo describes the person's mother as having a beautiful home and being very comfortable.
I'll be your call mail motel you can get it When you want it
Yo-Yo offers herself to the person she's interested in as a source of pleasure and companionship.
even though you got chicks all up on you it don't matter Cause brother you're fly I can't lie
Yo-Yo acknowledges that the person she's interested in is very attractive and desired by others, but still wants to be with him.
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
Queen Latifah and the other R&B artists express their enthusiasm for the song and encourage listeners to enjoy it and keep dancing.
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Written by: KEITH EDWARD CROUCH, KEVIN T KIPPER JONES, T JONES KEVIN
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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 ❤️
@HannibalHector714
This generation will never understand how DOPE the 90s were. ✌🏽😎
@gravytrain524
STRAIGHT UP FACTS!!! 💯💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🎯
@emmagoddard4555
NEVER understand ….
@cyndih8680
I still have my Cross Colours and Guess boots! Buckets and African Madalion! 😂
@sicelonene6319
Say that again
@heribertosanchez741
https://youtu.be/10MgmlcQK38
@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
@latrinarandolph66
Right!!
@monkeymonk227
👏🏽👌