Poppin'
Chris Brown Lyrics


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Say, say, say, s-say, say what your name is
Ooh, yeah, that fits you, girl
Tell me where you headed
Can I walk with you, girl?
You got that look in your eyes
That look like you give your boy here a good ol' time
And I'm on it, girl
That's right I'm on it, girl

See this is the first time I had a girl
Whose looks set me on fire
I'm really tryna get to know you better, girl
You ain't gotta act like you shy
'Cause we gon' do something
Something is gon' get done
And we gon' get crunk
And have a lot of fun
And I say

Shawty, shawty
She wearing her hair
She working them jeans
She talking that talk just l-l-like I like it
She keep it on and poppin'
Shawty keep it on and poppin'
Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah

Shawty, shawty
The way you wearing that top
Got your boy so hot
Ain't no mistaking, playing
Or faking
You got me open and waiting
And poppin'
You keep me on and poppin'
Ooh, ooh

Uh, uh
Let me tell you
Yeah

I'm tryna keep my swagger
But you 'bout to have me, girl
Jump through about four or five hoops
Of ooh, baby
Let's take it to the hood
So the people can see you, girl
Oh, yes, you mean and vicious
The way you switching
Now I say

This is the first time I had a girl
Who looks set me on fire
I'm really tryna get to know you better, girl
You ain't gotta act like you shy
'Cause we gon' do something
Something is gon' get done
And we gon' get crunk
And have a lot of fun
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Shawty, shawty
She wearing her hair
She working them jeans
She talking that talk just l-l-like I like it
She keep it on and poppin'
Shawty keep it on and poppin'
Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah

Shawty, shawty
The way you wearing that top
Got your boy so hot
Ain't no mistaking, playing
Or faking
You got me open and waiting
And poppin'
You keep me on and poppin'
Ooh, ooh

Shawty, shawty
She wearing her hair
She working them jeans (yeah)
She talking that talk just l-l-like I like it
She keep it on and poppin'
Oh, poppin'

Shawty, shawty (ooh)
The way you wearing that top
Got your boy so hot (yeah)
Ain't no mistaking, playing
Or faking (playing)
You got me open and waiting
And poppin'
Shawty got me poppin'

Uh, uh
Whoa

(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
You make me feel like a winner, girl, I wanna say
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Let me put my hands around your waist while the background sing
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
'Cause we gon' do something
Something is gon' get done, oh yeah
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
I'm about to have a fit 'cause you're my number one

Shawty, shawty
She wearing her hair
She working them jeans (ooh)
She talking that talk just l-l-like I like it
She keep it on and poppin'
Shawty keep it on and poppin'
Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah

Shawty, shawty
The way you wearing that top
Got your boy so hot
Ain't no mistaking, playing
Or faking
You got me open and waiting
And poppin'




You keep me on and poppin'
Ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Poppin'" by Chris Brown describe the artist's attraction to a girl he just met. The first verse sets the scene with Brown asking for her name and where she is headed. He is clearly interested in spending time with her and thinks she's attractive. Brown goes on to say that he's never met a girl like her before, and she sets him on fire. She doesn't need to be shy around him because they're going to have a good time together, and something is going to get done.


The chorus focuses on the girl's appearance and how she keeps Brown "on and poppin'." She's wearing her hair and jeans in a way that Brown likes, and she talks the talk the way he likes it. He can't mistake her playing or faking because she's got him open and eagerly waiting. The second verse takes the same theme from a different perspective. Brown says that he's trying to keep his swagger, but this girl has him jumping through hoops. He wants to show her off and take her back to the hood so everyone can see how hot she is. Once again, Brown emphasizes that he's never met a girl like her before, and he's eager to have a good time with her.


Line by Line Meaning

Say, say, say, s-say, say what your name is
Asking the girl for her name


Ooh, yeah, that fits you, girl
Complimenting the girl on her name


Tell me where you headed
Asking the girl where she is going


Can I walk with you, girl?
Asking the girl to walk with him


You got that look in your eyes
Noticing the girl's seductive gaze


That look like you give your boy here a good ol' time
Interpreting the girl's look as her wanting to have a good time with him


And I'm on it, girl
Expressing his enthusiasm and eagerness to spend time with the girl


That's right I'm on it, girl
Reiterating his excitement to be with the girl


See this is the first time I had a girl
Describing how the girl has caught his attention like no one else before


Whose looks set me on fire
Describing how the girl's physical appearance has aroused him


I'm really tryna get to know you better, girl
Expressing his desire to establish a closer connection with her


You ain't gotta act like you shy
Encouraging the girl to be herself and show her true personality


'Cause we gon' do something
Confidently stating that they will engage in some kind of activity together


Something is gon' get done
Asserting that they will achieve something together


And we gon' get crunk
Confirming their intention to have a lively and energetic time together


And have a lot of fun
Emphasizing their goal to enjoy themselves together


Shawty, shawty
Addressing the girl with an endearing pet name


She wearing her hair
Noticing the girl's hairstyle


She working them jeans
Appreciating the girl's choice of clothing


She talking that talk just l-l-like I like it
Enjoying the girl's style of conversation


She keep it on and poppin'
Praising the girl for consistently being lively and energetic


Shawty keep it on and poppin'
Reiterating his admiration for the girl's upbeat personality


The way you wearing that top
Noticing the girl's attire


Got your boy so hot
Stating how the girl's appearance and demeanor arouse him


Ain't no mistaking, playing, or faking
Asserting that the girl's behavior is genuine and authentic


You got me open and waiting
Confessing his attraction and eagerness to be with her


And poppin'
Reiterating her fun and lively nature


Uh, uh
Expressing agreement or emphasis


Let me tell you
Introducing a statement or opinion


I'm tryna keep my swagger
Expressing his desire to maintain his cool and confident demeanor


But you 'bout to have me, girl
Acknowledging that the girl's presence has the potential to affect his composure


Jump through about four or five hoops
Comparing the extent of his efforts to please the girl to the act of jumping through hoops


Of ooh, baby
Expressing his affection for her with a playful nickname


Let's take it to the hood
Suggesting they go somewhere less formal or more relaxed


So the people can see you, girl
Excited to show off the girl's beauty and charm to others


Oh, yes, you mean and vicious
Complimenting the girl for being assertive and confident


The way you switching
Referring to the girl's dance moves or physical movements


Now I say
Affirming what he previously stated


Whoa
Expressing surprise or amazement


You make me feel like a winner, girl, I wanna say
Confessing that the girl makes him feel successful and validated


Let me put my hands around your waist while the background sing
Suggesting an intimate activity while the music plays


I'm about to have a fit 'cause you're my number one
Expressing how important the girl is to him


Shawty got me poppin'
Confirming how the girl's vibe and personality make him feel


Whoa, whoa, whoa
Repeating the previous expression of surprise or amazement




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andre Harris, Johnta M. Austin, Vidal Davis

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