Straight Up
Chant・Moore Lyrics
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Uh, uh, uh
You know what it is (ooh)
When your head go back and forth (ooh)
So So Def, uh (ooh)
Chante, 2k(ooh)
Baby come on, come on, come on
Cause you're the kind of guy I can settle for
I'm not the type to love you and let you go
Let me know it's now or it's never yo
Cause I know them other girls try and do you in
But I'm not the average girl you've been fooling with
Cause those other females are counterfeit
But everything all up here's legit
It's like this, like this
Like that baby
Put the other girls way to the back baby
So you know I'm not just talking that stuff baby
Call me up and let me know what's up baby
(What's up?)
Here's the number to my cell
Now hit me on the hip
Here's the number to my crib
Where I really love
Straight up
I'm not thinking 'bout them other chicks
Straight up
They ain't even coming close to this
Here's the number to my job
Or call me in the whip
Now how many chicks
You know come with this
Straight up
Cause I'm tryna put you on to this
Straight up
And I'm not just talking it
So tell me are you spoken for
Cause I don't see a ring on your finger boy
Excuse me if I'm bold with my question now
But I'm not looking for a hit and run
Don't tell me how those other girls used to be
Just think about you getting used to me
I'mma show you everything you tryna see
I'mma put you right where you need to be
It's like this, like this
Like that baby
Put the other girls way to the back baby
So you know I'm not just talking that stuff baby
Call me up and let me know what's up baby
(What's up?)
Here's the number to my cell
Now hit me on the hip
Here's the number to my crib
Where I really love
Straight up
I'm not thinking 'bout them other chicks
Straight up
They ain't even coming close to this
Here's the number to my job
Or call me in the whip
Now how many chicks
You know come with this
Straight up
Cause I'm tryna put you on to this
Straight up
And I'm not just talking it
A lot of girls won't do the things I do
A lot of girls won't say the things I say
Know that all of this is true
Talking 'bout me loving you
(Please belive)
Boy I do
Coming straight up asking me
When you know what I'm about
With a game sweeter than can be
So baby won't you check me out
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
Y'all know what it is
When you're head go back and forth
(Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
Y'all know what it is
When you're head go back and forth
(Straight up, straight up, what's up?)
Here's the number to my cell
Now hit me on the hip
Here's the number to my crib
Where I really love
Straight up
I'm not thinking 'bout them other chicks
Straight up
They ain't even coming close to this
Here's the number to my job
Or call me in the whip
Now how many chicks
You know come with this
Straight up
Cause I'm tryna put you on to this
Straight up
And I'm not just talking it
Here's the number to my cell
Now hit me on the hip
Here's the number to my crib
Where I really love
Straight up
I'm not thinking 'bout them other chicks
Straight up
They ain't even coming close to this
Here's the number to my job
Or call me in the whip
Now how many chicks
You know come with this
Straight up
Cause I'm tryna put you on to this
Straight up
And I'm not just talking it
In "Straight Up," Chante Moore sings about being upfront and honest in her approach to relationships. She opens the song with a reference to the physical reaction of nodding one's head back and forth, indicating that excitement and enthusiasm are in the air. Moore emphasises that she is genuine and has only the best intentions in her dealings with her romantic interest. She assures him that she is not like other girls who might try to deceive or manipulate him, but rather someone he can trust and rely on. She also shows a readiness to take things to the next level, providing her phone number and address, and even her work number, to make herself readily available to him. Ultimately, Moore asserts her love and admiration for him and stresses her commitment to building a lasting relationship.
The song was released in 2000, and it was the lead single from Chante Moore's fifth album "Exposed." It was produced by Jermaine Dupri, who also co-wrote it with Bryan-Michael Cox. "Straight Up" peaked at number 83 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Line by Line Meaning
Straight up I can love you forever yo
I'm being completely honest when I say that I'm capable of loving you for the rest of my life
Cause you're the kind of guy I can settle for
I can envision a future with you and I'm willing to commit to being in a long-term relationship with you
I'm not the type to love you and let you go
I'm not interested in a temporary fling. I want to build something long-lasting with you
Let me know it's now or it's never yo
I need to know if you're on the same page as me and ready to commit to building something meaningful together
Cause I know them other girls try and do you in
I'm aware of other women who may be interested in you and competing for your attention
But I'm not the average girl you've been fooling with
I'm different from other girls you've been involved with in the past, and I'm here to prove it
Cause those other females are counterfeit
Those other women are fake in comparison to who I am and what I can offer
But everything all up here's legit
I'm being genuine and authentic with you. What you see is what you get
So you know I'm not just talking that stuff baby
I'm not just making empty promises. I mean what I say and I'll follow through on my words
Here's the number to my cell
I'm giving you a way to contact me directly and easily
Now hit me on the hip
Feel free to send me a message or give me a call
Where I really love
Here's my personal address - my home, where I truly live
I'm not thinking 'bout them other chicks
I'm not interested in anyone else. You have my full attention and focus
They ain't even coming close to this
Other women don't even compare to what I can offer and provide for you
Or call me in the whip
You can also reach me while I'm on the go in my car
Now how many chicks you know come with this
You won't find many other women who are willing to be as open and available as I am
Tell me are you spoken for
I need to know if you're already in a committed relationship with someone else
Cause I don't see a ring on your finger boy
I don't see any signs that you're currently engaged or married
Excuse me if I'm bold with my question now
I'm sorry if I'm coming on too strong, but I need to know where we stand
But I'm not looking for a hit and run
I'm not interested in a short-term, casual hookup. I want something more serious and long-lasting
Just think about you getting used to me
Imagine yourself becoming comfortable with me and us developing a deep connection together
I'mma show you everything you tryna see
I'm willing to be vulnerable and open with you in order to build our relationship and make it work
I'mma put you right where you need to be
I'm going to be there for you and support you in achieving your goals and reaching your full potential
A lot of girls won't do the things I do
I'm different from other women - I'm willing to go the extra mile for you and show you what you deserve
A lot of girls won't say the things I say
I'm not afraid to be honest and straightforward with you, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable
Boy I do
I truly love and care for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, JERMAINE DUPRI, CYNTHIA LOVING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Natalia-ns7jf
DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN SEAECHING FOR THIS SONG!!! 😭😭😭
@skilomic
Probably as long as me!! 🤣🤣Are you in your 30’s ?
@Natalia-ns7jf
@skilomic no not yet 😂. But I remember this song like it was yesterday!!
@kalso60
I just found it today after looking for more than 15 years. I can finally stop humming 😂😂😂
@Natalia-ns7jf
@Oumou same!! I thought i Was going mad 😭😭
@camillecolmenares3174
I had to sing it to remember the title. Love this so much until now its 2021 already 🥰
@Rich_Daniel78
One of the best singers EVER, it´s a shame she did not have bigger record sales because she is so Gifted.
Go Chante.
@shawanaymcgraw777
2023 and this is still my JAM!!
@AnonVocals
2020... this song is still a banger!! Straight up!!
@sabrinawalsh5190
2022! 🤗