Shut It Down
Drake and 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 song "Shut It Down" is a collaboration between rapper Drake and R&B singer The-Dream. The song has a seductive, slow jam feel to it, with Drake rapping about a girl who stands out from the rest and how he wants to spoil her. The chorus emphasizes the power and confidence of this girl, with the repetition of "shut it down" suggesting that when she enters a room, everything else fades into the background.
The lyrics paint a picture of a night out with this girl, from getting ready in front of the mirror to hitting the town in heels and a fierce dress. The-Dream's contribution to the song emphasizes the specialness of this girl, both in looks and personality. The song's slow tempo and the combination of Drake's rap verses and The-Dream's smooth singing make it a standout track on Drake's 2010 album "Thank Me Later."
Overall, "Shut It Down" is a song that celebrates the power and allure of a confident woman, and how she can change the entire dynamic of a social situation just by being there, whether that means shutting down "the club" or simply turning heads.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, oh, oh
Opening of the song
These girls ain't got nothin' on you
Other girls don't compare to you
Uh, say baby I had to mention
The singer feels the need to express his admiration for the girl
That if you were a star you'd be the one I'm searching for
You possess all the qualities he could ever want
Other girls they, they got attention
But they lack something you have
But I just always feel like there in need of something you got
You have something special about you
It's obvious you're pretty
You are visually striking
Heard that you're a student working weekends in the city
Singer has heard that you're a working student
Trying to take you out girl, hope you're not too busy
Singer wants to take the girl out, but hopes she's available
And if there's nothing wrong
If everything is okay
Got this little song for you to get ready to
The singer has a song prepared for her
Put those fucking heels on and work it girl
Get dressed up and show off your style
Let that mirror show you what you're doing
Take a look at yourself in the mirror and appreciate your appearance
Put that fucking dress on and work it kind of vicious
Wear a dress and show off your style in an aggressive way
Like somebody's taking pictures
Act like you're being photographed
Shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
Be the focal point of the room
You would shut it down, down, down (ay, ay, ay)
You have the power to shut down any room
You'd be the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round (ay, ay, ay)
You'd be the coolest girl in the room
And they'd notice, they'd notice
You'd be the center of attention
Ki-Killa, Killa (hey)
A nickname for the singer
Girl you're the greatest
Expressing admiration for the girl
And if he say you ain't, girl he's out his mind
If anyone says you're not the best, they're crazy
You're the finest
You are the ultimate in beauty
And if he say you ain't, that boy done lost his mind
Anyone who claims you're not the most attractive is insane
Hey baby, every time you come around
I am always happy to see you
Shut it down like computers
You have the power to be dominant
Hey lady, step into my heart
Singer invites the girl into his life
And let me put you in the Louboutins
I want to spoil you with expensive shoes
What you want, what you need (yeah)
Asking what the girl desires
I can be your everything (yeah)
The singer is willing to do anything to please her
Them other niggas just wanna hit it
Other guys just want to have sex with her
But if they had it, wouldn't know what to do with it
They wouldn't know how to treat her right
And together we shut it down, down, down
Together we have the power to control any situation
They know we shut it down, down, down
People are aware of our dominance
That we shut it down, down, down
We are the ones who are in control
Every time we come around, 'round, 'round
People know that we are a force to be reckoned with
You looking good girl, go, go, go get 'em girl
Encouragement to look her best and own the room
Go, go, go hit 'em girl, go, go, go, go, go, go
Encouragement to show off her style and own the room
The way I'm feeling, the things I say
The singer is enamored by the girl
All just happen when you pass my way, oh
The girl influences the singer in a positive way
What can I do to make you stay?
I don't want you to leave
I know it's getting late, but girl I don't want you to leave
Singer wants the girl to stay
You tell me you're just not the type, you wanna do this right
The girl is hesitant to stay because she wants to take things slow
And I'm not trying to say I don't believe you
The singer understands her viewpoint
But I refuse to feel ashamed and if you feel the same
The singer does not want to feel guilty about his desires
Does waiting really make us better people?
Questioning the idea that waiting makes us better
Take those fucking heels off, it's worth it girl
Relax and take off your shoes
Nothing is what I can picture you in
You would look good in anything
So take that fucking dress off, I swear you won't forget me
Be intimate with the singer
You'll be happy that you let me
Singer can make her feel good
Lay you down, down, down
The singer wants to be intimate with the girl
I'm trying to lay you down, down, down
The singer wants to be intimate with the girl
You still the baddest girl around, 'round, 'round
She is still the coolest girl in the room
They'd notice, they'd notice (oh, oh)
People take notice of her
Let me lay you down, down, down
The singer wants to be intimate with the girl
Trying to lay you down, down, down
The singer wants to be intimate with the girl
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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