I WANNA BE DOWN
Brandy Lyte Yo Yo Queen Latifah Lyrics


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[Brandy]
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]
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

[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

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wanna Be Down" by Brandy, Yo-Yo, Mc Lyte, and Queen Latifah expresses interest and desire to be with someone. Brandy starts the song by confessing her crush on a guy and expressing her desire to know him better. Mc Lyte then comes in and asserts her confidence, stating that she is ready to go all out with him. Yo-Yo continues with the same narrative, explaining that she wants to be with this guy regardless of the other women around him. Queen Latifah wraps up the song, expressing her interest in the guy and asking him to relax and unwind with her.


One of the prominent themes in the song is female empowerment. The female artists feature in the song all represent strong and independent women, who go after what they want. They assert their confidence and are not afraid to express their desires, something that was not common in songs during that time. Another interpretation is that the song is a depiction of the women being in control of their sexuality, not waiting for men to make their move.


"I Wanna Be Down" was a significant cultural milestone, primarily because it was the first time such a formidable lineup of women rappers collaborated on a song. The song went on to win a Billboard Music Award, was nominated for several other awards, and peaked at #6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Brandy, Yo-Yo, Mc Lyte, and Queen Latifah became cultural icons and role models for young women worldwide.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah ooh yeah
Brandy is expressing her excitement in wanting to be involved with this guy.


I would like to get to know if I could be
Brandy is asking if she has a chance to become more than just friends with this guy.


The kind of girl that you could be down for
Brandy is asking if she is the type of girl that this guy would be interested in being in a relationship with.


Cause when I look at you I feel something tell me
Brandy is feeling a connection with this guy when she sees him.


That you're the kind of guy that I should make a move on
Brandy believes that she should take the initiative to pursue this guy.


Yeah I get exotic with the malotic tune I get hypnotic with the room
Mc Lyte is expressing her confidence and ability to captivate an audience.


But you got to put me down soon I flip a sideshow
Mc Lyte wants this guy to take notice of her and not just see her as entertainment.


If you come my way up down and around even sideways
Mc Lyte is willing to be involved with this guy in any way, shape or form.


I'm about as ready as the Lyte can get we can go all out
Mc Lyte is ready to give this relationship her all.


I ain't afraid of the sweat but yet I bet you got the techniques
Mc Lyte is not afraid to put in effort into the relationship, and she believes that this guy has the skills to satisfy her.


To freak a girl inside out what's that all about(oh yeah)
Mc Lyte is intrigued by this guy's abilities and wants to experience it for herself.


Can I have some of that you got to put me on word around town
Mc Lyte wants to experience this guy's sexual prowess, and has heard that he is good in bed.


Is your nine men strong I wanna be put on in the worst way since
Mc Lyte is asking about this guy's sexual stamina and wants to experience it firsthand.


The first day I think it was a Thursday (oh baby) you be that brother
Mc Lyte remembers when she first saw this guy, and is attracted to him.


That I wanna sink my teeth in make me wanna ask where the hell you been
Mc Lyte is attracted to this guy and wants to get to know him better.


I like the way you be with all that personality but I got flavor too you needs
Mc Lyte is attracted to this guy's personality, but also believes that she has what it takes to be a good partner.


To get with me
Mc Lyte is showing her interest in this guy.


I wanna be down
Brandy is expressing her desire to be with this guy.


With what you're going through
Brandy wants to support this guy through his ups and downs.


I wanna be down with you
Brandy wants to be in a relationship with this guy.


No matter the time
Brandy is willing to be involved with this guy at any time.


Of day or night it's true
Brandy is reaffirming her willingness to be involved at any time.


He was born twenty years ago just a pimp toes everyday new clothes
Yo-Yo is describing a guy who is young and stylish.


Look at the cut cool-toes on three got the heat so bluff it sling' teshies
Yo-Yo is describing the guy's style and his confidence.


Cause it's more than twenty duckets struck it kind of rich now his pockets
This guy is wealthy and has a lot of money.


Lookin' straight slam the these on the benzo pancake by the gate moms
This guy has a nice car and a good relationship with his family.


Lookin' straight with her house she got great loungin' in her new home
This guy's mother has a nice house and is comfortable there.


That's about to state I'll be your call mail motel you can get it
Yo-Yo is telling this guy that she will always be there for him, no matter what.


When you want it even though you got chicks all up on you it don't matter
Yo-Yo is not intimidated by other women who want to be with this guy.


Cause brother you're fly I can't lie
Yo-Yo is attracted to this guy and thinks he is cool.


I've been mackin' daddy from the corner of my eye now baby bring it on
Yo-Yo has been interested in this guy for a while and wants to pursue a relationship with him.


Don't be frontin' on your baby boo all I wanna is what's up with you
Yo-Yo wants this guy to be honest and upfront with her about his feelings and intentions.


How can I get with you seems like you got a hold on me it must vodoo
Yo-Yo is trying to understand her attraction to this guy and jokes that it must be magic.


Cause baby I want you
Yo-Yo is expressing her desire to be with this guy.


About yey short about yey tall about so big about so small about
Queen Latifah is saying that she is attracted to guys of all types.


This length about this width about this flow about this gift instinct
Queen Latifah is saying that she is attracted to guys based on their physical attributes and personality traits.


Leading me right up your alley way skip the
Queen Latifah is saying that this guy fits her preferences perfectly.


Moet let's chill with some
Queen Latifah wants to relax with this guy and enjoy some drinks.


Allazae nuff stress in our day let me massage your mind as my mentals
Queen Latifah wants to help this guy relieve stress and relax his mind.


Start to play a ghetto sauce who you are
Queen Latifah is attracted to this guy's urban style and personality.


And I'll be your sexual chocolate bar
Queen Latifah is offering herself as a desirable sexual partner for this guy.


And I got to keep it strong for the
Queen Latifah wants to maintain a strong relationship with this guy.


Cause and you got to keep me strong for the toss brother mad at me damn
Queen Latifah is saying that she needs this guy to support her and keep her strong, especially when other people are against her.


The family what else could we be when no one else understands us
Queen Latifah sees herself and this guy as a family that shares a unique bond that others don't understand.


But me you were the first to tame me uh Big Tif I'm out
Queen Latifah is saying that this guy had a profound impact on her and helped her become a better person. She is leaving on a positive note.


Hey here we go here we go here go now and it's on yeah
Queen Latifah is excited to start a new phase of her relationship with this guy.


And you don't stop Brandy is in tha house and you don't stop
Queen Latifah is acknowledging Brandy and saying that she is part of the group.


Until tha body rock keep it on and you don't stop rock on
Queen Latifah is saying that they should keep the party going and continue to have fun together.




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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 โค๏ธ One of the best collabs ever classic โค๏ธ



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@HannibalHector714

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@cyndih8680

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@sicelonene6319

Say that again

@heribertosanchez741

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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 90โ€™s. Natural beauty

@latrinarandolph66

Right!!

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