Shut It Down
Drake Feat 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
Other girls they, they got attention
But I just always feel like there in need of something you got
It's obvious you're pretty
Trying to take you out girl, hope you're not too busy
And if there's nothing wrong
Got this little song for you to get ready to
Put those fucking heels on and work it girl
Let that mirror show you what you're doing
Put that fucking dress on and work it kind of vicious
Like somebody's taking pictures
Shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
You would shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round (ay, ay, ay)
And they'd notice, they'd notice
You would shut it down, down, down
You would shut it down, down, down
You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
And they'd notice, they'd notice
You would shut it
Hey, oh, oh
These girls ain't got nothing on you
They ain't got nothing on you
They ain't got nothing on you
Ki-Killa, Killa (hey)
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 let me put you in the Louboutins
What you want, what you need (yeah)
I can be your everything (yeah)
Them other niggas 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
They know we shut it down, down, down
You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
And they'd notice (they'd know) they'd notice (they'd know)
That we shut it down, down, down
They know we shut it down, down, down
Every time we come around, 'round, 'round
And they'd notice (they'd know) they'd notice
You shut it down
TMZ, Concrete Loop
You shut that motherfucker down, down
Ice cream conversations they all want the scoop
You shut that motherfucker down, down (you shut it down, down)
Shooting stars all around her, fire, comets
I could bring her through and shut 'em 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 don't have my heart beating 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, it's obvious
You shut that thing down, you shut it down (down, down, down)
You shut it down, you shut it down (down, down, down)
You shut it down, you shut it down, you shut it
And they'd notice, they'd notice (oh, oh)
You looking good girl, go, go, go get 'em girl
Go, go, go hit 'em girl, go, go, go, go, go, go
You looking good girl, go, go, go get 'em girl
Go, go, go hit 'em girl, go, go, go, go, go, go
You shut it down
You shut it down, down, down, down
The way I'm feeling, the things I say
All just happen when you pass my way, oh
What can I do to make you stay?
I know it's getting 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 trying to say I don't believe you
But I refuse to feel ashamed and if you feel the same
Does waiting really make us better people?
Take those fucking heels off, it's worth it girl
Nothing is what I can picture you in
So take that fucking dress off, I swear you won't forget me
You'll be happy that you let me
Lay you down, down, down
I'm trying to lay you down, down, down
You still the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
They'd notice, they'd notice
Let me lay you down, down, down
Trying to lay you down, down, down
You still the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
And they'd notice, they'd notice
You would shut it
The lyrics of Drake's song "Shut It Down" feat. The Dream are about a man who is pursuing a woman and believes that she is the most attractive and captivating person in the room, despite other women vying for his attention. He recognizes that she is smart and hardworking, with potential for greatness. The man wants to take her out, but is apprehensive about her being too busy. He encourages her to put on her high heels and "work it" while admiring herself in the mirror. The chorus repeats four times, with the man insisting that she would shut everything down and attract the most attention.
The second verse features The Dream and continues the idea of the woman being the standout presence in a room. He expresses how she is "the finest" and someone who everyone wants to be with, yet he sees her as someone he would want to treasure. The man requests that she allow herself to fall for him and allow him to treat her well. Again, the chorus repeats as the man and woman bask in their exclusivity and the admiration of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, oh, oh
Drake greets his potential love interest
These girls ain't got nothin' on you
The other girls aren't as good as her
Uh, say baby I had to mention
Drake is approaching the subject of his interest
That if you were a star you'd be the one I'm searching for
She is the one Drake is interested in
Other girls they, they got attention
Drake is aware other girls are interested but not as good as her
But I just always feel like there in need of something you got
He believes that she has something that other girls don't
It's obvious you're pretty
He recognizes that she is attractive
Heard that you're a student working weekends in the city
He knows details about her life
Trying to take you out girl, hope you're not too busy
Drake is interested in asking her out
And if there's nothing wrong
If she is single and available
Got this little song for you to get ready to
He has written a song for her
Put those fucking heels on and work it girl
He wants her to dress up and look good
Let that mirror show you what you're doing
Get ready and look at yourself in the mirror
Put that fucking dress on and work it kind of vicious
He wants her to be confident and fierce in how she presents herself
Like somebody's taking pictures
Act as if someone is photographing her
Shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
He wants her to shut everything down with the way she looks
You would shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
She has the ability to stun everyone with her appearance
You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round (ay, ay, ay)
She would be the most attractive girl around
And they'd notice, they'd notice
People would take notice of her beauty
Ki-Killa, Killa (hey)
Drake shouts out The Dream, who is featured on the song
Girl you're the greatest
He thinks she is amazing
And if he say you ain't, girl he's out his mind
Any guy who doesn't see how great she is must be crazy
You're the finest
She is the best
And if he say you ain't, that boy done lost his mind
Any guy who doesn't see how great she is must be crazy
Hey baby, every time you come around
He enjoys her company
Shut it down like computers
He wants her to shut everything down with how she looks
Hey lady, step into my heart
He invites her in to his life
And let me put you in the Louboutins
He wants to spoil her with luxurious things
What you want, what you need (yeah)
He wants to know what she wants and needs
I can be your everything (yeah)
He wants to provide everything for her
Them other niggas just wanna hit it
Other guys just want to hook up with her
But if they had it, wouldn't know what to do with it
He thinks he could treat her better than other guys could
And together we shut it down, down, down
They could look amazing together
They know we shut it down, down, down
Everyone would recognize how good they look together
That we shut it down, down, down
They could look amazing together
Every time we come around, 'round, 'round
They would look stunning whenever they are together
You shut it down, down, down
She has the power to shut everything down with how she looks
They ain't got nothing on you
Other girls can't compare to her
Ki-Killa, Killa (hey)
Drake shouts out The Dream again
Who told the cops where the party was?
He is having a great time with her
Why do I feel like I found the one?
He is falling for her
What's in these shots that you ordered us?
He is enjoying her company and the drinks they are having
Damn, I mean you sure know how to paint a town
She is making their night unforgettable
Ever since you came around, it's obvious
He realizes how much he enjoys her presence
You shut that thing down, you shut it down (down, down, down)
She has the power to shut everything down with how she looks
The way I'm feeling, the things I say
He is getting emotional because of his feelings for her
All just happen when you pass my way, oh
He becomes happy whenever she is around
What can I do to make you stay?
He doesn't want her to leave
I know it's getting late, but girl I don't want you to leave
He wants to spend more time with her
You tell me you're just not the type, you wanna do this right
She is hesitant about jumping into a relationship
And I'm not trying to say I don't believe you
He respects her decision
But I refuse to feel ashamed and if you feel the same
He doesn't want to feel embarrassed if things don't work out
Does waiting really make us better people?
He questions if waiting for the right time is really worth it
Take those fucking heels off, it's worth it girl
He wants her to be comfortable and not worry about impressing anyone
Nothing is what I can picture you in
He can't imagine her looking bad in anything
So take that fucking dress off, I swear you won't forget me
He wants to share a special moment with her
You'll be happy that you let me
He is confident that she won't regret it
Lay you down, down, down
He wants to be intimate with her
I'm trying to lay you down, down, down
He wants to be intimate with her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Noah Shebib, Sidney Brown, Terrius Nash
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