Shut It Down ft. The Dream
Drake & The Dream Lyrics


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These girls ain't got nothin' on you

Uh, say baby I had to mention
That if you were a star you'd be the one I'm searching for
All the girls they, got attention
But I just always feel like there in need of something you got
It's obvious you are pretty
Heard that your a student working weekends in the city
Trying to take you out girl, hope your not too busy
And if there's nothing wrong, got this little song
For you to get ready to
Put those f***ing heels on and work it girl
Let that mirror show you what your doing
Put that f***ing dress on and work it kind of vicious
Like somebody's taking pictures

Shut it down down down
You would shut it down down down
You be the baddest girl around round round
And they notice they notice
You would shut it down down down
You would shut it down down down
You be the baddest girl around round round
And they notice they notice
You would shut it, hey oh
These girls ain't got nothing on you nothin' on you
Ain't got nothing on ya,
They ain't got nothing on ya
Killer killer

Girl you're the greatest
And if he say you ain't
Girl he's out his mind
You're the finest
And if he say you ain't
That boy done lost his mind
Hey baby, every time you come around
Shut it down like computers
Hey lady, step into my heart
And put you in the Louboutins,
What you want
What you need
I can be
Your everything
Them other n****s
Just wanna hit it but if they had it
Wouldn't know what to do with it
(and together)

We shut it down down down down
They know we shut it down down down
Your the baddest girl around round round
They notice, they notice

We shut it down down down down
You would shut it down down down
Til you finally come around round round
They notice, they notice
Shut it down

T-M-Z, concrete 'oop
You shut that shut that down down
Ice cream conversations they all want the scoop
You shut that shut that down down down

Shooting stars all around her, fire, comets.
I could bring her through and shut them down, Onyx
No, you're not imagining, they're looking at you long stares
Even though she's standing out she looks like she belongs here
You feel the hours pass, until you find somethin'
I feel like when she moves, the time doesn't
Yeah, baby you finer than your fine cousin
And your cousin fine,
But she ain't got my heart beating in double time
You just shut it down, girl
Who told the cops where the party was?
Why do I feel like I found the one?
What's in these shots that you ordered us?
Damn, I mean you sure know how to paint a town
Ever since you came around its obvious you shut it down
You shut that s*** down (down down down)
You shut it down (down down down)
You shut it down (down down down)
You shut it down (down down down)
You shut it down (down down down)
You shut it, oh

They notice, they notice

You lookin' good girl
Go go go get 'em girl,
Go go go go hit 'em girl
Go go go go go go
You lookin' good girl
Go go go get 'em girl,
Go go go go hit 'em girl
Go go go go go go
You shut it down

The way I'm feelin'
Things I say
All just happen
When you pass my way
What can I do
To make you stay?
I know it's gettin' late
But girl I don't want you to leave
You tell me you're just not the type
You wanna do this right
And I'm not tryna say I don't believe you
But I refuse to feel ashamed
And if you feel the same
This wait ain't really make us better people
Take those f***in' heels off, it's worth it girl
Nothin' is what I can picture you in
So take that f***in' dress off, I swear you won't forget me
You'll be happy that you let me lay you down down down
I'm tryna lay you down down down
You still the baddest girl around round round
They notice they notice
Let me lay you down down down
Tryna lay you down down down
You still the baddest girl around round round




And they notice they notice
You would shut it

Overall Meaning

The song "Shut It Down" by Drake and The Dream is a love song that praises the beauty and elegance of a particular girl. Drake expresses his particular interest in this girl and makes it clear that she stands out among other girls he has been with. He tells her that she is the one he has been searching for among other girls who have caught his attention. Drake, in particular, praises her beauty and intelligence, stating that she is a student working on weekends in the city. Drake urges her to put on her high heels and wear that killer dress, urging her to work it like someone taking pictures.


The Dream, on the other hand, amplifies the level of admiration and praises the girl to high heavens. He tells her that she is the greatest and the finest and that any man who says otherwise is out of his mind. He concludes by urging her to shut them down, to close out other girls and show her true qualities. The chorus then goes on to repeat the phrase 'shut it down' with a lot of urgency.


The lyrics of Shut It Down were very emotionally driven, and it struck a chord with listeners. Some folks regard it as Drake's definitive club song. The song was also featured on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 58 and the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 19.


Line by Line Meaning

These girls ain't got nothin' on you
All other girls are nothing compared to you.


Uh, say baby I had to mention
Excuse me, but I have to tell you something.


That if you were a star you'd be the one I'm searching for
You're exactly what I'm looking for.


All the girls they, got attention
Other girls might get attention, but you deserve it the most.


But I just always feel like there in need of something you got
I feel like other girls are missing something that only you have.


It's obvious you are pretty
It's clear that you are beautiful.


Heard that your a student working weekends in the city
I heard that you're a hardworking student who works on weekends in the city.


Trying to take you out girl, hope your not too busy
I want to take you out, but I hope you're not too busy.


And if there's nothing wrong, got this little song
If you're free, I have this song for you.


For you to get ready to
So you can get ready while listening to it.


Put those f***ing heels on and work it girl
Put on your high heels and show off your confidence.


Let that mirror show you what your doing
Look at yourself in the mirror and see how amazing you look.


Put that f***ing dress on and work it kind of vicious
Put on your best dress and show off your power.


Like somebody's taking pictures
Act like a celebrity who is always being photographed.


Shut it down down down
You have the power to shut everything down.


You would shut it down down down
You have the ability to completely dominate the room.


You be the baddest girl around round round
You are the coolest girl here right now.


And they notice they notice
Everyone is aware of how amazing you are.


Killer killer
You are so good, it's almost criminal.


Girl you're the greatest
You are the best.


And if he say you ain't
If someone says you're not amazing, they're wrong.


Girl he's out his mind
That person is crazy.


You're the finest
You're the most amazing girl here.


And if he say you ain't
If someone says you're not amazing, they're wrong.


That boy done lost his mind
That person is crazy.


Hey baby, every time you come around
I get excited every time I see you.


Shut it down like computers
You have the power to shut down everything, like a computer does.


Hey lady, step into my heart
Come into my life and make everything better.


And put you in the Louboutins,
I want to buy you some fancy shoes.


What you want
What can I do for you?


What you need
What can I do to make you happy?


I can be
I can be anything you need me to be.


Your everything
I am everything you need.


Them other n****s
Other guys.


Just wanna hit it but if they had it
They just want to sleep with you, but if they were with you they wouldn't know how to treat you right.


Wouldn't know what to do with it
They wouldn't know how to handle you.


(and together)
We are in this together.


We shut it down down down down
We have the power to shut everything down.


They know we shut it down down down
Everyone is aware that we shut everything down.


Til you finally come around round round
Until you finally understand how great you are.


Shooting stars all around her, fire, comets.
Beautiful things surround her, like shooting stars and comets.


I could bring her through and shut them down, Onyx
I could bring her with me anywhere and we would be the most impressive couple there.


No, you're not imagining, they're looking at you long stares
People are not just imagining looking at you, they are actually staring at you for a long time.


Even though she's standing out she looks like she belongs here
Even though she's different, she fits in perfectly.


You feel the hours pass, until you find somethin'
Time goes by quickly when you're with her.


I feel like when she moves, the time doesn't
When she's moving and dancing, time seems to stop.


Yeah, baby you finer than your fine cousin
You're even better-looking than your beautiful cousin.


And your cousin fine,
Your cousin is beautiful, too.


But she ain't got my heart beating in double time
But you have my heart racing faster than anyone else.


Who told the cops where the party was?
Who invited the police to the party?


Why do I feel like I found the one?
Why do I feel like I've found the perfect person?


What's in these shots that you ordered us?
What was in the cocktails you ordered for us?


Damn, I mean you sure know how to paint a town
Wow, you really know how to have a good time.


Ever since you came around its obvious you shut it down
Since you arrived, it's clear that you have taken over.


Let me lay you down down down
Let me make love to you.


Tryna lay you down down down
I really want to make love to you.


You still the baddest girl around round round
You're still the coolest girl here right now.


And they notice they notice
Everyone sees how amazing you are.


Take those f***in' heels off, it's worth it girl
Take your high heels off and relax.


Nothin' is what I can picture you in
I can't imagine you in anything less than amazing.


So take that f***in' dress off, I swear you won't forget me
Take off that dress and I promise you won't regret it.


You'll be happy that you let me lay you down down down
You'll be glad that you let me make love to you.


I'm tryna lay you down down down
I really want to make love to you.


And they notice they notice
Everyone sees how amazing you are.


Shut it
You have the power to shut everything down.


You lookin' good girl
You look amazing.


Go go go get 'em girl,
Go get what you want.


Go go go go hit 'em girl
Go out there and be confident.


Go go go go go go
Keep going and never stop.


The way I'm feelin'
I'm feeling incredible.


Things I say
The things I tell you.


All just happen
Everything just comes out because of how I feel.


When you pass my way
When you're around me.


What can I do
What can I do for you?


To make you stay?
To make you want to stay with me?


I know it's gettin' late
I know it's getting late.


But girl I don't want you to leave
But I don't want you to go.


You tell me you're just not the type
You say that you're not interested.


You wanna do this right
You want to have a proper relationship.


And I'm not tryna say I don't believe you
I'm not saying I don't believe you.


But I refuse to feel ashamed
But I won't feel ashamed for wanting you.


And if you feel the same
If you feel the same way about us.


This wait ain't really make us better people
Waiting hasn't made us better people or a better couple.


Take those f***in' heels off, it's worth it girl
Take your high heels off and relax.


Nothin' is what I can picture you in
I can't imagine you in anything less than amazing.


So take that f***in' dress off, I swear you won't forget me
Take off that dress and I promise you won't regret it.


You'll be happy that you let me lay you down down down
You'll be glad that you let me make love to you.


I'm tryna lay you down down down
I really want to make love to you.


You still the baddest girl around round round
You're still the coolest girl here right now.


And they notice they notice
Everyone sees how amazing you are.


Shut it
You have the power to shut everything down.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: S BROWN, AUBREY GRAHAM, TERIUS NASH, NOAH SHEBIB

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