Undercover
Ciara And Timbaland Lyrics
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Say what
You look good
(say it two times)
You look good good
(say it three times)
You look good good good
(say it four times)
[Aaliyah]
I, I, like the way, way, you get down, down
(that's the way I like it)
You're the kinda guy
That makes mom feel proud
Don't have to show you're the boy, oh
I, I, like you the way that you are
[Chorus:]
I like my man undercover
Smooth dark brotha
Fly to the bone
You don't need no fly jeep
To come and scoop me
You can drive what you own
(that's the way I like it)
A man undercover
Smooth black brotha
Fly to the bone
Don't need no Gucci sweater
To make you look better
You can wear what you own
[Aaliyah]
I, I, love, love the way that you smile, smile
You, you the type of guy
That got his own style
All I want to do is be with you
You, you got me feelin'
The way that I do
[Chorus:]
Bridge:
[Aaliyah] and (Missy)
Say what
You look good
(say it two times)
You look good good
(say it three times)
You look good good good
(say it four times)
Oh oh oh oh good
[Timbaland]
We be freakin' up in my jeep (my jeep)
Listenin' to this phat LP (LP)
Lets cruise around the town (the town)
I'm diggin' you are you diggin' me
Lets hop on my holiday (holiday)
That costs about 20K (20K)
What it takes me to persuade (persuade)
Turn ten night in to day (to day)
I never seen a girl (a girl)
Who hypnotize like you (like you)
Who walk just like you (like you)
Who talk just like you (like you)
I want to be your lover (your lover)
That ill type brotha (brotha)
Baby girl baby girl (baby girl)
We can keep it undercover
[Chorus]
The lyrics to "Undercover" by Ciara and Timbaland feature a cameo by the late Aaliyah and her close friend, Missy Elliott. Aaliyah begins by complimenting a man on his appearance, saying she likes the way he "gets down," and noting that he's the kind of guy that makes her mother proud. She goes on to say that she likes her man "undercover," meaning she's attracted to men who are smooth and confident, but not flashy, and that she prefers a subtle and understated style. The chorus reinforces this idea, with Aaliyah singing that she likes a man who is "smooth dark brotha/fly to the bone" but doesn't need designer clothes to make him look good.
The song's bridge repeats the opening lines, with Aaliyah and Missy complimenting someone's appearance and repeating the phrase "you look good" multiple times. Timbaland's verse references Aaliyah's desire to keep things low-key, suggesting that the two of them could go out in his car, listen to music, and spend time together without drawing unwanted attention. He also expresses his admiration for Aaliyah's unique style and suggests that he would like to be her "lover" and "ill type brotha."
Line by Line Meaning
[Aaliyah] and & (Missy)
Aaliyah and Missy are introducing the song
Say what
Expressing surprise or disbelief in a positive way
You look good
Complimenting someone's appearance
(say it two times)
Repeating the compliment for emphasis
You look good good
Repeating the compliment twice for added emphasis
(say it three times)
Repeating the compliment thrice for even more emphasis
You look good good good
Repeating the compliment four times for maximum emphasis
Oh oh oh oh good
Expressing excitement and approval
[Aaliyah]
Aaliyah addresses the person she is attracted to
I, I, like the way, way, you get down, down
Aaliyah likes the way this person behaves
(that's the way I like it)
Expressing that the person is doing something in a way that she enjoys
You're the kinda guy
Describing the characteristics of the person she likes
That makes mom feel proud
Implying that her mother would approve of this person
Don't have to show you're the boy, oh
The person does not need to prove anything to her
I, I, like you the way that you are
Aaliyah likes this person as they are
[Chorus:]
The chorus of the song
I like my man undercover
Aaliyah likes a man who is understated or modest
Smooth dark brotha
She likes men who are cool and collected, and may have darker skin
Fly to the bone
Implies that the person is stylish and attractive
You don't need no fly jeep
He doesn't need an expensive car to impress her
To come and scoop me
To take her out
You can drive what you own
He can drive his own car and that's good enough for her
(that's the way I like it)
Reiterating that she likes understated men who are comfortable in their own skin and don't need to flash their wealth or status
A man undercover
A man who may not stand out at first, but is worthy of attention
Smooth black brotha
A man who is fashionable and self-assured, and has darker skin
Don't need no Gucci sweater
He doesn't need flashy designer clothes to impress her
To make you look better
To try to increase his status or make himself look superior in some way
You can wear what you own
He can wear his own clothes and that's good enough for her
[Aaliyah]
Aaliyah addresses the person again
I, I, love, love the way that you smile, smile
She loves his smile
You, you the type of guy
Describing the person again
That got his own style
He has his own unique way of doing things
All I want to do is be with you
Expressing her strong desire to be with him
You, you got me feelin'
Describing how she feels
The way that I do
She feels strongly attracted to him
[Chorus:]
The chorus again
Bridge:
The bridge of the song
[Aaliyah] and (Missy)
Aaliyah and Missy are back
Say what
Expressing surprise or disbelief in a positive way
You look good
Complimenting someone's appearance
(say it two times)
Repeating the compliment for emphasis
You look good good
Repeating the compliment twice for added emphasis
(say it three times)
Repeating the compliment thrice for even more emphasis
You look good good good
Repeating the compliment four times for maximum emphasis
Oh oh oh oh good
Expressing excitement and approval
[Timbaland]
Timbaland enters the song
We be freakin' up in my jeep (my jeep)
Referring to a situation where they would be spending time together in his car
Listenin' to this phat LP (LP)
Enjoying music together
Lets cruise around the town (the town)
Taking a leisurely drive around the city
I'm diggin' you are you diggin' me
Asking if she feels the same way about him
Lets hop on my holiday (holiday)
Getting away for a trip together
That costs about 20K (20K)
Referencing an expensive holiday or an outing that costs a lot of money
What it takes me to persuade (persuade)
Implying that he is willing to do whatever it takes to win her over
Turn ten night in to day (to day)
Going out and having fun all night, until the sun comes up
I never seen a girl (a girl)
Saying that she is unique and different from other girls he has met
Who hypnotize like you (like you)
Saying that she has a strong ability to captivate him
Who walk just like you (like you)
Saying that she has an attractive way of moving
Who talk just like you (like you)
Saying that he likes the way she speaks
I want to be your lover (your lover)
Expressing his desire to be more than friends
That ill type brotha (brotha)
Saying that he is a cool and interesting guy
Baby girl baby girl (baby girl)
An affectionate term for the girl he is interested in
We can keep it undercover
Suggesting that they keep their relationship low-key or private
[Chorus]
The chorus again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELVIN BARCLIFF, MELISSA N ELLIOTT, TIMOTHY N MOSLEY
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