The song continues the 70s and 80s funk style heard throughout the project and seen in the band’s image. Interestingly, this song features a writing credit from rapper Big Sean.
Fly As Me
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay
Now have you ever been with a player?
Take you downtown where they treat me like the mayor
Take you to the crib, we can take it upstairs (what's upstairs?)
Shit, I'ma show you later
Extra flavor, go 'head
Sprinkle some truffle on your mashed potatoes
I'm tryna love, is you gon' love me back?
You only get what you give, ain't you heard of that?
Look here
I don't ask for much
You know what I want
I just want what's fair (huh)
I'll bring that fire and desire, baby
All you gotta do is meet me halfway there, uh
I deserve to be
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly
And you deserve to be seen
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly
Oh, don't let 'em trick you with the jibb talk (ow)
Uh, okay, now Silk Sonic smooth like a mack
Float like a butterfly on every single track
And the only language that I speak, girl, is facts
So once I give this game to you, I can't take it back
Hollerin' at you from a 1977 Monte Carlo
Hard act to follow, it's showtime
Tryna boo you up like it's the Apollo
Your walk is viscous, let's get down to business
You and me together, woo, that's somethin' different
Ooh, come on
I don't ask for much
I really don't, girl
I just want what's fair
Ha, look here
I'll bring that fire and desire, baby
All you gotta do is this
All you gotta do is meet me halfway there (uh)
I deserve to be
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly
And you deserve to be seen
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly
Nah, for real, I'ma need y'all to understand
Let's get it
If you don't know what we talkin' 'bout
I'ma have the whole band help me spell it out
Yeah, if you don't know what we talkin' 'bout
Class in session, here's your lesson, help me spell it out
F (F), L (L), Y (Y)
You ain't never seen nobody this fly
It's like we back in school again
Now come on children, now spell it
F (F), L (L), Y (Y)
You ain't never seen nobody this fly, ow
And I'm gone, uh
I deserve to be
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly (fly)
And you deserve to be seen (you deserve to be seen)
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly (ow, oh)
In the back
Somebody this fly
Yeah, and I'm looking for somebody this fly
Mmh, I can't help it, I want it all
Silk Sonic, let me get the three-piece and a biscuit, uh
The lyrics of Fly As Me by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic describe the confidence and allure of the singer, and his search for a woman who matches his level of “flyness”. He talks about showing off his wealth and status by taking her out, being a smooth talker, and delivering a memorable performance in bed. He also emphasizes that he deserves a partner who matches his level of style and panache, and warns against being deceived by smooth talkers who might not deliver on their promises.
The song highlights the themes of self-confidence, grandeur, and material success, often associated with the genre of funk and soul. It also contains playful references to traditional courtship rituals and schoolyard games. The repetition of “F-L-Y” and “meet me halfway” are reminiscent of spelling bees and hopscotch, reinforcing the idea of pursuing pleasure through playful competition.
Overall, the lyrics of Fly As Me by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic are a cultural artifact of the funk and soul genre, and showcase the strengths of the three musicians involved in creating the song.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, make you wanna, uh
A catchy beat that will make you want to dance
Have you ever been with a player?
Have you ever dated someone who knows how to charm their way through life?
Take you downtown where they treat me like the mayor
I'll show you a good time in the city where everyone knows me
Take you to the crib, we can take it upstairs (what's upstairs?)
Let's go back to my place and go upstairs, if you know what I mean
Shit, I'ma show you later
I'll show you a good time, just wait and see
Don't need a spatula, everything catered
I have everything under control, no need to worry
Extra flavor, go 'head
I'm a little extra, but that's just part of my charm
Sprinkle some truffle on your mashed potatoes
I like to add a little luxury to everything I do
I'm tryna love, is you gon' love me back?
I'm looking for a real connection, are you?
You only get what you give, ain't you heard of that?
You'll only get back what you put in, haven't you heard?
I don't ask for much
I just want what's fair
You know what I want
I'm straightforward about what I'm looking for
I'll bring that fire and desire, baby
I'm passionate and ready to go
All you gotta do is meet me halfway there, uh
Let's work together to make this happen
I deserve to be
I know my worth
With somebody as fly as me
I want to be with someone who's just as cool as me
And you deserve to be seen
You also deserve someone who values you
Oh, don't let 'em trick you with the jibb talk (ow)
Don't let anyone fool you with their nonsense
Silk Sonic smooth like a mack
We're slick and charming, just like a pimp
Float like a butterfly on every single track
Our music is smooth and effortless
And the only language that I speak, girl, is facts
I only speak the truth, nothing more, nothing less
So once I give this game to you, I can't take it back
Once I teach you my ways, you'll never forget them
Hollerin' at you from a 1977 Monte Carlo
I'm calling out to you from my vintage car
Hard act to follow, it's showtime
I'm a tough act to follow, but the show's just getting started
Tryna boo you up like it's the Apollo
I'm trying to woo you like a performer on the Apollo stage
Your walk is viscous, let's get down to business
You have a confident, sexy walk, so let's get to work
You and me together, woo, that's somethin' different
We could be something special together
I really don't, girl
I'm not asking for a lot
Ha, look here
Listen up
All you gotta do is this
It's easy, just meet me halfway
Nah, for real, I'ma need y'all to understand
Seriously, listen up and pay attention
Class in session, here's your lesson, help me spell it out
It's time for a lesson and we're here to teach you
F (F), L (L), Y (Y)
Spell it out with me
You ain't never seen nobody this fly
We are the coolest people you'll ever meet
And I'm gone, uh
And just like that, I'm out
Somebody this fly
We're looking for someone who's just as cool as us
Yeah, and I'm looking for somebody this fly
We still haven't found that special someone
Mmh, I can't help it, I want it all
We want everything, and we're not afraid to say it
Silk Sonic, let me get the three-piece and a biscuit, uh
Silk Sonic is ordering the fanciest, most delicious meal around
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Paak Anderson, Peter Gene Hernandez, Dernst Emile, James Edward Ii Fauntleroy, Sean Nicholas Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@8lithe
*lyrics !!!*
[Intro: Anderson .Paak]
One, two, make you wanna, uh
Yeah, yeah, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay
[Verse 1: Anderson .Paak]
Now have you ever been with a player?
Take you downtown where they treat me like the mayor
Take you to the crib, we can take it upstairs
"What's upstairs?" Shit, I'ma show you later
Don't need a spatula, everything catered, extra flavor
Go 'head, sprinkle some truffle on your mashed potatoes
I'm tryna love, is you gon' love me back?
You only get what you get, ain't you heard of that?
[Pre-Chorus: Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak]
Look here
I don't ask for much
You know what I want
I just want what's fair (Huh)
I'll bring that fire and desire, baby
All you gotta do is meet me halfway there (Uh)
[Chorus: Both, Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars]
I deserve to be
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly
And you deserve to be seen
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly
Oh, don't let 'em trick you with the jibb talk (Ow)
[Verse 2: Anderson .Paak]
Uh, okay, now Silk Sonic smooth like a mack
Float like a butterfly on every single track
And the only language that I speak, girl, is facts
So once I give this game to you, I can't take it back
Hollerin' at you from a 1977 Monte Carlo, hard act to follow
It's showtime, tryna boo you up like it's the Apollo
Your walk is vicious, let's get down to business
You and me together, ooh, that's somethin' different
[Pre-Chorus: Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak]
Ooh, come on
I don't ask for much
I really don't, girl
I just want what's fair
Ha, look here
I'll bring that fire and desire, baby
All you gotta do is this
All you gotta do is meet me halfway there (Uh)
[Chorus: Both, Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars]
I deserve to be
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly
And you deserve to be seen
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly
Now for real, I'ma need y'all to understand (Ow)
Let's get it
[Verse 3: Anderson .Paak]
If you don't know what we talkin' 'bout
I'ma have the whole band help me spell it out
Yeah, if you don't know what we talkin' 'bout
Class in session, here's your lesson, help me spell it out
F (F), L (L), Y (Y)
You ain't never seen nobody this fly
It's like we back in school again
Now come on children, I'm spellin'
F (F), L (L), Y (Y)
You ain't never seen nobody this fly, ow
And I'm gone, uh
[Chorus: Bruno Mars & Anderson. Paak, Bruno Mars]
I deserve to be
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly (Fly)
And you deserve to be seen (You deserve to be seen)
With somebody as fly as me
Somebody this fly (Ow)
[Outro: Anderson. Paak]
Oh, and I'm back
Somebody this fly
Yeah, and I'm lookin' for somebody this fly
I can't help it, I want it all
Silk Sonic, let me get the three piece and a biscuit
Uh
@naddiashahira8102
CAN WE ALL AGREE THAT THIS COLLABORATION IS THE GREATEST THING THAT'S HAPPENED IN THE CURRENT MUSIC INDUSTRY??? THEIR MUSIC SAVE US ALLLLLLL!!!!! CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!
@Carbangul
if anyone is looking for music like this to listen to, this song's got the same soul vibe and I recommend it to everyone :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpJ0mS5NPlI
@Raescrivener
Amen 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@antonluhrs6055
@@Raescrivener I agree with you completely. I had already mentioned it elsewhere. Two people were looking for each other and found each other. Simply awesome.And then Bootsy Collins!
It doesn't get any better than that.
@anacristalinaalcantaramart48
Totally agree
@niceasf7038
Word
@romilrh
You can actually HEAR Anderson .Paak smiling while he lays down those bars
@TrackSpIIdr
Is this the next wave of music!!!?!?!?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKqqd3e-utE
@harrywhoweonlyknowamitch2369
Fr I can picture him playing the drums with his cheeky smile on 2:34 I can't wait to hear this one live man
@khairulaminfahmi4241
@@harrywhoweonlyknowamitch2369 Cheeky Andy indeed!