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Hey Nikki
Dawn Richard Lyrics
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They would tell our truth
Let them lift words
Talking ′bout my boo
How she walked in awe
My lips on the loose
Hey Nikki
I know you looking at me
Call you over to me
Hey Nikki
I know you want to see me
Do all the things that I do to him if you nasty
He won′t wait to prove to her it's good
She painting her scent all over her room
But when we're done Nikki′s gone, night threw
Hey Nikki
Don′t you want to come and get with me
I know you looking at me
Call you over to me
Hey Nikki
I know you want to see me
Do all the things that I do to him if you nasty
Hey Nikki
Don't you want to come and get with me
I know you looking at me
Call you over to me
Hey Nikki
I know you want to see me
Do all the things that I do to him if you nasty
In "Hey Nikki," Dawn Richard explores themes of desire, seduction, and infidelity. The lyrics suggest a complex love triangle between the singer (presumably Dawn Richard herself), her partner, and a woman named Nikki. The walls of the room in which the singer and her partner engage in intimate moments seem to hold the truth of their affair, as if they can speak and reveal their secret. The singer takes pleasure in the fact that Nikki is aware of her existence and watches her with desire. It seems that the singer is confident in her ability to entice and seduce Nikki's partner, as she invites Nikki to come and join her, suggesting a shared experience of pleasure.
The song implies that Nikki is also involved in the affair, as she paints her scent all over her room, symbolizing her claim on her partner. However, once the singer and her partner are finished, Nikki is gone, indicating that she is unaware or perhaps in denial of her partner's infidelity. The lyrics highlight the singer's brazenness and confidence in her ability to please her partner, challenging Nikki to witness and experience the same pleasures. The line "Do all the things that I do to him if you nasty" suggests a provocative and sexual tone, emphasizing the singer's desire to dominate the situation and be in control.
Overall, "Hey Nikki" delves into the complexities of desire, power dynamics, and the blurred lines of fidelity in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If these walls could talk
If the walls could speak, they would reveal our true story
They would tell our truth
They would communicate the truth about us
Let them lift words
Allow the walls to express their thoughts
Talking ′bout my boo
Conversing about my beloved
How she walked in awe
The way she moves is impressive
My lips on the loose
My mouth is speaking freely
Hey Nikki
Hello Nikki
Don't you want to come and get with me
Wouldn't you like to be with me?
I know you looking at me
I'm aware that you're watching me
Call you over to me
Summoning you to join me
Hey Nikki
Hello Nikki
I know you want to see me
I understand that you desire to see me
Do all the things that I do to him if you nasty
Experience all the naughty activities I engage in with him
He won′t wait to prove to her it's good
He's eager to demonstrate how enjoyable it is to her
She painting her scent all over her room
She's spreading her essence throughout her space
But when we're done Nikki′s gone, night threw
Once our encounter is finished, Nikki is gone, the night is over
Don't you want to come and get with me
Wouldn't you like to be with me?
I know you looking at me
I'm aware that you're watching me
Call you over to me
Summoning you to join me
Hey Nikki
Hello Nikki
I know you want to see me
I understand that you desire to see me
Do all the things that I do to him if you nasty
Experience all the naughty activities I engage in with him
Hey Nikki
Hello Nikki
Don't you want to come and get with me
Wouldn't you like to be with me?
I know you looking at me
I'm aware that you're watching me
Call you over to me
Summoning you to join me
Hey Nikki
Hello Nikki
I know you want to see me
I understand that you desire to see me
Do all the things that I do to him if you nasty
Experience all the naughty activities I engage in with him
Writer(s): Dawn Richard
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
K L
Love it.
Eland Blue
This is beautiful music. Period.
Ailton Arcelino
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇧🇷
K L
Refreshing 👏👏👏
K L
💋 Timeless😍
Recklessmouth Kinqq
👸🔥🔥🔥
Bella Bukuru
In love
KweenBeeHoney
The weeknd can get on this