Shades
Dirty Money Lyrics


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Uh, before you get here,
Put yo panties in yo pocketbook
That's what I told her, over the Motorola
Hennessy and Cola
I hold her, at attention with my mannors
And even though I don't roll a camera
She still performs
Like the superstar, she truly are
So, also I think I love her already
Damn, I think I already
She must be the one
I look in her eyes and see the sun
Even on rainy days, aint it
Crazy mayne, yeah, that's what I said
She do doughnuts in my head
Over and over, and over
Til the cops pull her over
And then she say some real slick s*** like
'I'm on my way from Weezy Baby'
And of course they let her go

I know I got a lot of baggage
Its for the ladies and mercedes
And I know that it's heavy
But I pray that someone will grab it for me
I know I got a lot of baggage
Full of Chanel's and Tiffany's and broken hearts girl
You need me baby its hard to break a habit
For me yeah

And girl if you want
I pour a gallon of gasoline on my heart
Just to light your cigarette
Girl if you want
(I'll do anything for you)
I'll do anything for you
(I'll even take off my shades)
I'll even take off my shades
And stare right at the sun from the stage
(I'll even try different things)
I'll even try different things
I'll make love to you on marmalade
(never made love on marmalade)
I'll even change my name, name
What you say
(I'll be what ever you say)
I'll be what ever you say
I'll even try different things
I'll make love to you on marmalade
(Are you sure that's what you want to do)
If that's what you want to do

What you gonna do
What you gonna do
When I'm perfect for you
Girl watch how its gon drive you crazy
And love's gon turn you up baby
Girl watch how its gon drive you crazy

What you gonna do
What you gonna do
When I'm perfect for you
Girl watch how its gon drive you crazy
And love's gon turn you up baby
Girl watch how its gon drive you crazy

Got a lot of baggage its full of shades
Different shades
And I'm sharp as a razor that's why I have to brand it
You talking bout me (you talking bout me)
Listen to me
I know I got a lot of baggage
Its full of promises that why I keep a lock on it
I promise girl I'm trying to make it happen for me
And you babe
Now girl if you wanna pour a gallon of gasoline on my heart
And light it if you get lonely
If you call me
Girl if you call me
If you want me I'm ready when you are just tell me you want me

What you gonna do
What you gonna do
When I'm perfect for you
Girl watch how its gon drive you crazy
And love's gon turn you up baby
Girl watch how its gon drive you crazy

What you gonna do
What you gonna do
When I'm perfect for you
Girl watch how its gon drive you crazy
And love's gon turn you up baby
Girl watch how its gon drive you crazy

Black grey white
If I pull down these shades would I sound too bright
Get it, sound too right
Maybe I'm just feeling myself because
'flashing lights come from everywhere'
And you can feel that somethings blowing in the air tonight
Now if you need that fire I'll be that propane
If you need it wet I'll make it pour rain
But maybe I wont
Maybe you just have to take it
Go ahead pretend I'm a drug
Now let me see you shake it
I can read your mind, read your mind, Professor X
We can press rewind, press rewind, VHS
Speaking of the past, its so futuristic behind ya
Let me fill up your plate and dish it out, dish it out, China
I'mma bend yo body, bend yo body, Magneto
Let me have my way, I'mma have my way, Carlito
Now we can put in work, let me get my busy on for you




You aint never heard you talk like this
It's got my Drizzy on for you

Overall Meaning

The song “Shades” by Dirty Money is filled with rich imagery and metaphors that create a sensual atmosphere. The opening lines of the song “Uh, before you get here, put yo panties in yo pocketbook, that's what I told her, over the Motorola” sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics paint a picture of a seductive relationship between two people who are consumed with each other. The reference to Hennessy and Cola also highlights the romantic and sexual undertones of the song.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the depth of the singer's emotions by repeating the phrase “what you gonna do when I’m perfect for you?” This repetition emphasizes the singer’s confidence and assurance that they are everything that their partner needs. Another interesting aspect of the song is the verses where the lyrics describe the singer's baggage as Chanel’s and Tiffany’s and broken hearts. The idea of designer items being a part of an individual’s baggage emphasizes the idea that material things can be a burden rather than a blessing.


Despite the enormous baggage that the singer is carrying, they are still willing to do anything for their partner. The willingness to light themselves on fire for their partner's cigarette, and even make love on marmalade demonstrates the extreme lengths to which the singer is willing to go for love. Overall, the combination of sexual tension, confidence, and vulnerability makes “Shades” a captivating song to listen to.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, before you get here, Put yo panties in yo pocketbook
I advised her to put away her underwear before reaching me


That's what I told her, over the Motorola Hennessy and Cola
I said it to her over the phone while drinking Hennessy and Cola


I hold her, at attention with my mannors
I treat her with respect and make her feel important


And even though I don't roll a camera She still performs Like the superstar, she truly are
Even without being recorded, she performs like a true superstar


So, also I think I love her already Damn, I think I already She must be the one
I am falling in love with her already and she might be the one for me


I look in her eyes and see the sun Even on rainy days, aint it Crazy mayne, yeah, that's what I said
Even on bad days, I see brightness and happiness in her eyes, which is amazing


She do doughnuts in my head Over and over, and over Til the cops pull her over
She keeps thinking of me constantly until something or someone stops her


And then she say some real slick s*** like 'I'm on my way from Weezy Baby' And of course they let her go
She comes up with an excuse that fools the cops and she gets away


I know I got a lot of baggage Its for the ladies and mercedes And I know that it's heavy But I pray that someone will grab it for me
I acknowledge that I have a lot of responsibilities and obligations but I hope someone can help me carry the weight


Full of Chanel's and Tiffany's and broken hearts girl You need me baby its hard to break a habit For me yeah
My baggage contains luxurious items and emotional damage, but you still need me and it's difficult to let me go


And girl if you want (I'll do anything for you) I'll do anything for you (I'll even take off my shades) I'll even take off my shades And stare right at the sun from the stage (I'll even try different things)
I am willing to do anything for you, even try new things, take off my shades, and risk my sight to show my love for you


I'll make love to you on marmalade (never made love on marmalade) I'll even change my name, name What you say (I'll be what ever you say)
I am willing to try new things and even change my identity to show my love for you


What you gonna do What you gonna do When I'm perfect for you Girl watch how its gon drive you crazy And love's gon turn you up baby
You will be amazed when you realize I am perfect for you and love will make you feel incredible


Got a lot of baggage its full of shades Different shades And I'm sharp as a razor that's why I have to brand it You talking bout me (you talking bout me) Listen to me
My baggage contains different personalities and emotions, and I am very capable, that's why I have to make it clear


I promise girl I'm trying to make it happen for me And you babe Now girl if you wanna pour a gallon of gasoline on my heart And light it if you get lonely
I promise I am trying to make things work and I'm committed to you. If you ever feel lonely, you can light up my passion with your love


Black grey white If I pull down these shades would I sound too bright Get it, sound too right Maybe I'm just feeling myself because 'flashing lights come from everywhere'
I am wondering if I am showing off too much by how I look and act, and maybe I am just feeling myself because I am famous


And you can feel that somethings blowing in the air tonight Now if you need that fire I'll be that propane If you need it wet I'll make it pour rain
There is something exciting happening tonight, and if you need passion, I will provide it like propane or rain


I can read your mind, read your mind, Professor X We can press rewind, press rewind, VHS Speaking of the past, its so futuristic behind ya Let me fill up your plate and dish it out, dish it out, China
I am very perceptive and can understand you without words. We can review our memories and live them again. The past seems amazing compared to the present. Let me treat you with great delicacy and respect


I'mma bend yo body, bend yo body, Magneto Let me have my way, I'mma have my way, Carlito Now we can put in work, let me get my busy on for you You aint never heard you talk like this It's got my Drizzy on for you
I will take control of your body like Magneto, I will do things my way like Carlito, and we can work together. You have never heard anyone talk to you like this before, and it's all because of you, making me act like Drake (Drizzy)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: SEAN COMBS, DWAYNE CARTER, DERNST EMILE, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

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