Native Tongue
E Lyrics

Bass (to the)
The prominent bass line sets the tone for the song.

Yeah, hey
An energetic introduction to the song.

She move, she move
Referring to a girl who has captivating dance moves.

I like the way she turn around
Appreciating the girl's ability to turn and face the artist.

But somehow still face me
Despite turning around, the girl is still looking at the artist.

A sweet girl her 'uh-uh' was tasty
The girl's rejection or refusal was enticing to the singer.

For the cash she
This girl is motivated by money.

Dance like Stacey
She dances like a professional dancer named Stacey.

Said she wanna move from there
She expressed a desire to leave her current situation.

Or some lil' John shit
Referring to a popular musical style associated with the artist Lil' John.

All she knew was yeah
She had limited knowledge or understanding.

Told her "act like you don't"
Advising her to pretend that she doesn't know.

Pimpin' the gay
Engaging in activities associated with the LGBTQ+ community.

Havin' her act like a ho
Making her behave like a promiscuous woman.

Aside she was Black as a foe
Despite her appearance, she had a hidden side to her.

She another queen
She is a powerful and influential woman.

On the booty shake scene
Participating in a community focused on provocative dancing.

Seein' what a chick'd do to make green
Observing the lengths a woman would go to for money.

Change colors, change cities
Moving and adapting to different environments.

Change dreams
Changing goals and aspirations.

You can be in the game but
You can participate, but...

You need to change teams
You need to align yourself with different people or goals.

We both fall thicker so we
The singer and the girl have something in common.

In the same jeans enter pop
They have similar experiences and influences.

You ain't gotta go mainstream
They don't have to conform to popular trends.

So get with this rebel thing
Embrace this rebellious attitude or lifestyle.

And let's move
Let's take action and make a change.

Hey mister, look at your girl
Pointing out to the listener that their partner has caught the artist's attention.

I housed her
The artist has had intimate relations with the listener's partner.

And she gon' fuck now
Indicating that the listener's partner will engage in sexual activity.

Don't you know that
Highlighting the listener's lack of awareness or knowledge.

Ow!
An expression of excitement or surprise.

And that's how I fell
Explaining how the artist became attracted or interested.

You ain't checking your dame
The listener is not paying attention to or monitoring their partner.

Then I will
The singer will take on that role instead.

She got a secret that
The girl has a hidden aspect or quality.

Her body can't hold
Her physical appearance cannot contain or conceal this secret.

She got close to the bass
She got physically near the strong bass sound.

And let it go
And allowed her inhibitions to be released.

High tide love or lust
The relationship is characterized by intense emotions or desires.

Here they flow
Emphasizing the movement and intensity of these emotions or desires.

Sugar down on freak radio
Describing a provocative or explicit song on the radio.

Push it up till her ass
Elevating the energy or excitement until her buttocks are prominently displayed.

Gonna show
Fully revealing her sexuality or sensuality.

Horny I feel
Expressing the artist's current state of sexual arousal.

Full stereo ah
The sexual energy is amplified to the maximum.

What it is where you at
Asking the listener about their current situation or location.

Here we go ah
Indicating that something is about to happen.

Double dare ante up
Challenging the listener to take a risk or raise the stakes.

Tally ho ah
An enthusiastic exclamation before taking action.

Lights down lights up
Adjusting the lighting to create a specific atmosphere.

Merry woe ah
An expression encompassing both joy and sadness.

Super duper fly
Extremely cool or fashionable.

Super naturalle ah
A combination of supernatural and natural, suggesting an extraordinary presence.

Hips in a twist
Moving in a seductive or provocative manner.

Thighs in a roll ah
The thighs are moving rhythmically or sensually.

Stare across the room
Looking intensely at someone from a distance.

Acting like I know her
Pretending to have a connection or familiarity with her.

Like you want some
Implying that the singer is desired or sought after.

Here I go, ma
Announcing the artist's intention to take action or make a move.

Damn!
An exclamation of surprise or admiration.

You must feel well rested
Suggesting that the listener is not aware of the singer's actions.

From all that sleeping on the fact
From ignoring or neglecting the reality.

That your lady's
Referring to the listener's partner.

Invested
Involved or committed in some way.

Into the mind games pointed at
Engaging in manipulative or deceptive tactics towards the singer.

Myself for wealth
The girl is pursuing the singer for financial gain.

Not the reason
The artist is not the primary motive or cause.

It's my boy for you any
Another person, the artist's friend, is the real attraction for the girl.

Hardly
Not really or barely.

Oddly enough
Ironically or surprisingly.

I wanna get in between her
The artist desires to be intimately involved with the girl.

Like dots between
Like connecting dots to form a complete picture or understanding.

Them letters in N*E*R*D
Referencing the band N*E*R*D, which the singer is a part of.

Huh she just wanna be free
The girl desires freedom or independence.

Submerge herself completely within
Immerse or involve herself fully in something.

Sweat
Exertion or physical effort.

On the floor from alpha to N
Dancing energetically or intensively from beginning to end.

Lend me your ears
Asking for the listener's attention or support.

My countrymen
Addressing the audience or listeners collectively.

Yeh this city boy has no fears
The artist, despite being from the city, is not afraid.

Rap NY every day all year
The artist constantly raps about or represents New York in their music.

I rap in the name of my love
Expressing that the singer makes music out of love for their craft.

And how you move
Referring to the girl's dance moves or overall demeanor.

And the chance of you backing it up
The girl's ability to prove her authenticity or ability.

To make me ?
To impress or win over the singer.

Hey yo Beat it boardwalk
Tell the girl to leave or go away.

She ain't property
The girl cannot be controlled or owned by anyone.

Parked her place on my monopoly
The artist has claimed or established their dominance over the girl.

16 candles, she blew me
A reference to a birthday celebration where the girl gave the singer sexual pleasure.

In my birthday suit
Naked or without any clothes on.

I wouldn't have thought it
The artist didn't expect this outcome or situation.

With them bracelets on
Despite having restraints or limitations.

Ace lets on
Acting confident or cool.

She a little athletic
The girl is physically fit or active.

But he's goal tendin'
Someone else is obstructing or blocking the artist's advances.

Swattin' the shots
Rejecting or dismissing the singer's attempts.

Playin' her mind games
Engaging in psychological manipulation or deceit.

Watching her watching me
Observing each other's actions or intentions.

She that old she
She's experienced or wise in her ways.

Mag and no tag
Carrying a firearm illegally or without proper documentation.

Spray can sexy
Appearing attractive or alluring, like graffiti art.

The colors got dang
The colorful and vibrant appearance is impressive.

Niggas calling a truce
Other men are backing off or conceding defeat.

Make a married man go chase
Even a married man would be tempted or compelled to pursue her.

The life and vacate his faith
Abandoning his commitment or loyalty to his partner and beliefs.

And go browse for proof
Seeking evidence or validation of her attractiveness.

But your shops got bakes
The places or people she frequents have dishonest or deceitful intentions.

In front the bass
They are trying to deceive or distract you with the music.

And hunt for
Searching for something or someone.

Measurements thicker than
The girl has a curvaceous or voluptuous figure.

Possum meat
A metaphorical comparison to something juicy or desirable.

You possibly define a
You might be classified or considered as...

One night stand
A sexual encounter or relationship that lasts only one night.

But I won't know
The singer won't engage in that type of encounter.

Because of your man
Due to the presence or involvement of the listener's partner.

Escort your honey dip
Accompanying the listener's partner as a date or companion.

To the native tongue show
Taking the girl to a concert or event where they celebrate their cultural heritage.

She's a abstract freak and
The girl possesses unconventional or unique traits and preferences.

You didn't even know
The listener is unaware of these hidden aspects of the girl.

The lights go down
The venue becomes darker or the event reaches a more intimate moment.

Her body hits the ground
She starts to dance or move energetically.

Clearly she's affected by
Her behavior or emotions are influenced by...

The Q-Tip method
The style or influence of rapper Q-Tip.

Her Jungle brother shirt
She is wearing clothing that represents the musical group Jungle Brothers.

Is the sealing of her heart
This shirt reflects her deepest emotions or identity.

How much you wanna bet more
The singer is challenging or questioning the listener's certainty.

That her brow was wet
Her forehead is sweating, suggesting physical exertion or excitement.

How far u gonna go
To what extent are you willing to...

To block the lady flow
To obstruct or prevent the girl's expression of herself or desires.

She just wanna move
The girl desires to dance or express herself through movement.

Unless she busts a groove
Unless she can fully engage in her preferred style of dance or expression.

I didn't even mention that
The singer didn't even bring up the fact that...

The tail is Titanic
The girl's movements or performance are grand or impressive.

I didn't wink back when she winked
The singer didn't reciprocate or respond to her flirtatious gesture.

So don't panic
There's no need to worry or be concerned.

Pretty one, her there
A compliment to the attractive girl in question.

With her hands in the air
She is actively participating or engaging in the event.

One more drink
Requesting or suggesting that they should have another drink.

My - can stay there
Referring to his drink, suggesting that he will continue drinking.

Don't be the jellybean
Don't be someone who is easily influenced or manipulated.

Whose color turns green
Whose mood or demeanor becomes jealous or envious.

Be the proud man, let go
Promoting independence and self-confidence.

Of her hand
Release or let go of the girl's hand.

Let her give more to the
Allow her to fully express or give herself to...

Four on the floor
Emphasizing a strong or steady beat in music.

To the um tika ah d-um um d-ah
An energetic expression that represents the sound or rhythm of the music.