American Boy
Busta Rhymes feat. Estelle Lyrics

This a number one champion sound
We have the best music, the kind that makes you feel like a winner

Yeah, Estelle, we about to get down
I'm rapping with Estelle and we are ready to get the party started

Who the hottest in the world right now?
Who's on top of the music game currently?

Just touched down in London town
I recently arrived in London

Bet they give me a pound
I bet they will pay me some money for my performance

Tell them put the money in my hand right now
I want to be paid right away, I don't want to wait for it

Tell the promoter we need more seats
Let the show's promoter know that we need more seats for the audience

We just sold out all the floor seats
We've already sold all the seats closest to the stage

Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day
I want to travel and see the world

Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I want to visit New York and Los Angeles

I really want to come kick it with you
I want to hang out with you, have fun and enjoy each other's company

You'll be my American boy
You'll be the one who shows me around America, taking me to all the cool spots

He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya."
He greeted me with a friendly manner, saying it was a pleasure to meet me

I just met this 5-foot-7 guy who's just my type
I just met a guy who is the perfect height for me

Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin'
I admire the way he speaks, his self-assurance is at its highest point

Don't like his baggy jeans but I might like what's underneath them
I'm not a fan of his loose-fitting jeans, but I'm curious about what he's wearing underneath

And, no, I ain't been to MIA
No, I haven't been to Miami

I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake
I heard that California is always sunny and New York is a city that never sleeps

First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bredrin
Let's explore the West End of London and I'll introduce you to my friends

I'm liking this American boy, American boy
I'm enjoying this guy from America

Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway
Can we take a trip this weekend and go to Broadway?

Let's go shopping, maybe, then we'll go to a café
Let's go shopping and then we can go to a café for something to eat or drink

Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood
Let's take the subway to your neighbourhood, where you grew up

I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
I've never been to Brooklyn and I'm curious about what it's like

Dressed in all your fancy clothes
You're looking great in your fancy clothes

Sneakers looking fresh to death, I'm loving those Shell Toes
Your sneakers look very stylish and I really like those Shell Toes

Walking that walk, talk that slick talk
You walk with confidence and speak in a smooth manner

Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day
I want to go on a trip someday

Take me to Chicago, San Francisco bay
I want to go to Chicago and the San Francisco Bay area

Tell 'em wah gwaan, blud!
Tell them what's up, my friend!

Who killing them in the UK?
Who's dominating the UK music industry?

Everybody going to say "You, K!"
Everyone will say that it's me or someone whose name starts with 'K'

Reluctantly, because most of this press don't fuck with me
I'm answering reluctantly, because most media outlets don't like me

Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down
Estelle once told me to calm down

Don't act a fool now, now."
She warned me not to act foolish

I always act a fool oww, oww
I tend to act like a fool sometimes

Ain't nothing new now, now
This is nothing new, it happens often

He crazy, I know what you thinking
He seems crazy, I know what you're thinking

Ribena, I know what you're drinking
You're drinking Ribena, I know what you like

Rap singer, chain blinger
I'm a rapper who wears flashy chains

Holler at the next chick soon as you're blinking
As soon as you blink, I'm already flirting with other girls

What's your persona about this Americana rhymer?
What kind of image do you have as an American rapper?

Am I shallow 'cause all my clothes designer?
Do you think I'm superficial because all my clothes are high-end?

Uh, dressed smart like a London bloke
I'm dressed stylishly like a guy from London

Before he speak his suit bespoke
His tailored suit speaks for itself before he has to say anything

And you thought he was cute before
You already thought he was attractive, but wait until you see his new coat

Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke
Look at this nice coat he's wearing, but don't think he's poor

And I know you ain't into all that
I know you're not interested in all these material things

I heard your lyrics, I feel your spirit
I've heard your music and I feel like I understand who you are

But I still talk that ca-a-ash
But I still talk in a confident, brash manner

'Cause a lot of wags want to hear it
Because a lot of people want to hear me talk that way

And I'm feeling like Mike at his baddest
I'm feeling like Michael Jackson at his most iconic

Like The Pips at their gladdest
Like Gladys Knight & the Pips when they were at their most joyful

And I know they love it
And I know people love it

So to hell with all that rubbish
So forget about all the criticism and negativity

Would you be my love, my love?
Would you be my companion, my love?

Could you be mine?
Could you belong to me?

La, la la, la la, eya
Singing la, la, la, eya

Will you be my American boy?
Will you be the American guy I'm looking for?

Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
I want to be taken on a great journey someday

Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I want to visit New York and see Los Angeles

You'll be my American boy
You'll be my cool American guy