Danny! is a former student of the Savannah College of Art & Design. He often wears an oxford shirt and pinstriped necktie, and has gained notoriety for prank-calling celebrities. In 2012 Danny! rose to prominence shortly following the proclamation by The Roots drummer Questlove that there was strong interest from Jay-Z; he was subsequently signed as the flagship artist to Questlove's re-launched Okayplayer Records after years of being loosely affiliated with the company. In support of the new venture Danny! made his television debut on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" in September 2012, premiering his song "Evil" alongside The Roots.
Prior to this Danny! was most notable for his efficacious DIY approach to his music career, producing virtually every aspect of his albums—from the production to the cover art and even promotion—by himself to varying degrees of acclaim. He would field praise for his self-released concept records "Charm" and "And I Love H.E.R.", the latter named by ABC News as one of the best 50 albums of 2008, before releasing the "anti-album" "Where Is Danny?" in early 2011. After signing to Okayplayer Records the following year, Danny! completed his trilogy of conceptual albums with "Payback".
Move Somethin'
Danny! Lyrics
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(We can do it like this)
We can do it like this
We can do it like this
We can do it like THAT, girl
(Like this?) We can do it like this
We can do it like this
We can do it like THAT, girl
We can do it like this
We can do it like THAT, girl
(Like this?) We can do it like this
We can do it like
We can do it like, uh
(Verse 1: G. Test)
We can do it like, THIS
Peep game that I spit
So prolific, ?
Cheeks ?
? rude to a kiss
Parallel with a carousel
Feelin' high while I glide from the sip
Too much shots I got, ridin' ya hips
Don't look at the clock, we gon' rock 'til it quits
Don't stop 'til it hits...in the midst
Of a kiss you gon' flip, then we gon' ride to the crib
No ad-lib, non-verbal assist
No words heard but I murder the shit
Like, "damn, we can do it like that"
Too loud for the crowd, gotta ? like that
Matter of fact, the way I murder a track
Is similar to the game that I craft
I know you like that
Smooth grain how I spit game
So young dame, just remember the name:
G. Test
(Chorus)
(Verse 2: Danny!)
Now that I'm rocky, I'm so damn cocky
Bitches on my jock, watch 'em flock to me
What up chick? Before we do it like this
Can you move your nice lips on my tip? Thanks Mo' (thanks Morgan)
I'm tryin' to find me a ghost-top
Most ghost-tops boast that they supposed to b-blow cock
Or dick, shit, whatever you call it
Now that I'm harder than a cylinder block
I'll find a girl with low self-esteem, feel on her rocks
It's funny what a shot of Smirnoff'll do to me
It's got me thinkin' I can move when I usually
Do a little hip swivel, my dick shrivel
If I lose my buzz, and forget about how cool I was
I'm tryin' to find an overnight romance
Told the shorty with the white pants, 'I don't dance,
But if you move your little hips
We can groove and we can do it like this'
(Chorus)
The lyrics of the song Move Somethin' by Danny! featuring G. Test depict a playful and seductive exchange between two people who are trying to move things to the next level. The song combines the witty rhymes of Danny! with the smooth flow of G. Test, creating a dynamic back-and-forth between the two artists.
The chorus sets the tone for the song, with G. Test and Danny! repeating the phrase "We can do it like this, we can do it like that, girl." It's a cheeky nod to the fact that the two are up for anything, and they're ready to take things to the next level.
In the first verse, G. Test takes the lead, boasting about his skills as a lover. He uses clever wordplay to describe the pleasure he can give his partner, saying that he can make her feel like she's riding a carousel. He also talks about how he can make her feel high, with references to shots and sipping. G. Test's smooth flow matches the sensual mood of the song, and his confidence is infectious.
In the second verse, Danny! takes over, injecting his signature humor into the lyrics. He talks about how he can get any girl he wants now that he's popular, but he's still looking for a hookup. He makes a reference to oral sex, adding a touch of raunchiness to the lyrics. Danny! also talks about the power of alcohol to lower inhibitions and inhibit social anxiety, which he uses to his advantage to get girls.
Overall, Move Somethin' is a fun and flirty song that celebrates the thrill of new love and the freedom that comes with being willing to try new things.
Line by Line Meaning
We can do it like this
Let's do it like this
We can do it like THAT, girl
We can do it in different ways, girl
Peep game that I spit
Listen carefully to my words
So prolific,?
I'm very skilled
Cheeks?
Physical contact with someone's face
Parallel with a carousel
Riding together like a carousel
Feelin' high while I glide from the sip
Feeling good as I move smoothly while drinking
Too much shots I got, ridin' ya hips
I'm drunk, but I'm still dancing with you
Don't look at the clock, we gon' rock 'til it quits
Don't worry about the time, we'll keep dancing until we're done
Don't stop 'til it hits...in the midst
Keep going until you feel it
Of a kiss you gon' flip, then we gon' ride to the crib
After we kiss, we'll go home together
No ad-lib, non-verbal assist
No need for additional comments or help
No words heard but I murder the shit
I'm so good, I don't even have to say anything
Too loud for the crowd, gotta ? like that
I'm so good, I'm making too much noise and attracting attention
Matter of fact, the way I murder a track
In fact, the way I kill a song
Is similar to the game that I craft
Is similar to the way I charm people
Now that I'm rocky, I'm so damn cocky
Now that I'm feeling good, I'm very confident
Bitches on my jock, watch 'em flock to me
Women are attracted to me
Can you move your nice lips on my tip?
Can you pleasure me orally?
I'm tryin' to find me a ghost-top
I'm trying to find a convertible car
Most ghost-tops boast that they supposed to b-blow cock
Convertible cars are often associated with oral sex
It's funny what a shot of Smirnoff'll do to me
Alcohol makes me act differently
I'm tryin' to find an overnight romance
I'm trying to find a one-night stand
Told the shorty with the white pants, 'I don't dance,
I told the girl I don't want to dance
But if you move your little hips
But if you dance for me
We can groove and we can do it like this'
We can have fun together in our own way
Contributed by Christian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.