Fleeing the massacres of the civil war in Angola, Elizio arrives in France with her mother at the age of 2 years. He goes to university in Paris, in order to become a sport teacher. His passion for hip hop eventually led quickly into the musical world. In 2001, it occurs on Ragga, hip hop scenes in Paris and in the provinces. His encounter with the artist Kaysha is the beginning of his career as a songwriter and performer.
In 2002 he writes and raises his voice on the albums of the biggest names in African Caribbean scene as Kaysha and Soumia. That same year, the artist Passi offers him to participate in the compilation Dis l'heure de zouk which became a double gold disc with the title Laisse parler les gens.
In October 2003 Elizio, released his first solo album Original Di Cabo Verde. The title 10 fois, 100 fois featuring Perle Lama remains six months number 1 ranking in the Afro-Caribbean and is rewarded best duo in 2004 by Dynamitch d'Or. Songs Melodia, Amor (featuring Princess Lover) and Chupa (featuring Kaysha) on the same album also have a lot of success and allow him to become famous. He then toured in more than fifteen countries from Europe to Africa through the United States.
In June 2005, is his second album Carpe Diem realised. Songs Carpe Diem featuring Lynnsha, Tu n'oublieras jamais with Priscilla and Ne me laisse pas are consistent success. A few years later, Elizio created his own label Dolce Melody. In March 2008, the third album, Confirmação is released in a limited edition CD / DVD. It also meets several hits including Bonita, Make Love on tempo, Plus loin, plus haut and the Kuduro song Sabi di mas. This album is the most sold album in 2009 on the Portuguese speaking and African market. It is also nominated for Kora Music Awards this year with the title Make love on tempo.
Today, Elizio's videos on YouTube totaling more than 16 million views without any national record company. Born on the zouk scene, the artist Elizio has won a wide audience through his original music that combines different musical styles, mixing urban rhythms, pop, Afro-Caribbean and electro. As a real showman on stage, he leads the dance from all walks of generalist kizomba, through kuduro.
Put It Down
Elizio Lyrics
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I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it, I'mma put it, I'mma put it...
I'mma put it down...
If you put it down right like the way I want it
Play it 'cause we, maybe we can fall in love
If you put it, put it, if you put it down
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
Ooh way too talk game, it's so tough
Damn I love it all
Even the way you flex
That's what turn me
Ooh you know you make me weak
Just cause the way you are
Cause everybody in it know you're a star
But still i'm letting you know
I got the sweetest high
Any man that wants it babe
He gon' have to work hard
From what I see, you got what I want
That's just half the part
Gotta see what you put on it
To make sure you're the one
If you put it down right like the way I want it
Play it 'cause we, maybe we can fall in love
If you put it, put it, if you put it down
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
I hope the shivery ain't dead to you boy cause i'm grown
Gotta pull up, and then come up with that when I see what I want
Gotta go old school women sometimes
Still keep it soul, twenty twelve for me
But I still beef it all
And that I still I want you to know
Got the sweetest high
And even though he can body cool for me
He gon' have to work hard
And now I see, you got what I want
That's just half the part
I gotta feel what you put on it
To make sure you're the one
If you put it down right like the way I want it
Play it 'cause we, maybe we can fall in love
If you put it, put it, if you put it down
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
If you put it down right, maybe we can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
If you put it down right, maybe we can fall in love
Ain't nobody put it down like me though
Why are you playing? girl you know
With all this money, and all your cake
Girl you better stop, I got a big ego
I'm sipping on that brandy
That liquour comes in handy
And girl I know you fancy
But this party i'm financing
It's so me, it ain't even like that
The way you hating all night
A friend uptight, all right
(So put it down)
I took her at the club
Told the girl she'd be right back
Back to the crib
And in the morning all this is worth it
Baby go get your hair did
And buy you a couple purses
You, you, you, can be the one I go
When having a bad day
And I need a shoulder to cry
Teach me how to let the guard down
Ain't gone bad, it's been tough
Past the one I had
Was the answer to my prayers
Come on out and he want the truth
And I got you, tryna tell me
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
If you put it down right like the way I want it
Play it 'cause we, maybe we can fall in love
If you put it, put it, put it, if you put it, put it
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
If you put it down right like the way I want it
If you put it, put it, put it, if you put it, put it down
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
Elizio's "Put it Down" is a song about the singer putting his lover's doubts to rest by praising her and assuring her of his love for her. The repetition of the phrase "I'mma put it down, you can fall in love" emphasizes the power and intensity of his love, while the lyric "If you put it down right like the way I want it, play it 'cause we, maybe we can fall in love" is an invitation to his lover, suggesting that if she reciprocates his love, they can build a future together.
The verse "Ooh way too talk game, it's so tough, damn, I love it all, even the way you flex, that's what turns me" is Elizio acknowledging his attraction to his lover's confidence and assertiveness. He goes on to say "gotta see what you put on it, to make sure you're the one," indicating that he wants his lover to prove to him that she is committed to the relationship.
Overall, "Put it Down" is a confident and sensual love song, with a strong beat and catchy hooks.
Line by Line Meaning
I'mma put it down, you can fall in love
I'm confident that if I do this right, you'll fall in love with me.
I'mma put it, I'mma put it, I'mma put it...
I'm going to keep doing this until I get it right.
I'mma put it down...
I'm going to do this with all my heart.
If you put it down right like the way I want it
If you do this to my liking, it'll be perfect.
Play it 'cause we, maybe we can fall in love
Let's do this together and see if we can fall in love.
If you put it, put it, if you put it down
If you do this right, it'll be amazing.
If you put it, put it, maybe we can fall in love
If we do this right, we might just fall in love.
Ooh way too talk game, it's so tough
You talk a good game and it's impressing me.
Damn I love it all
I'm enjoying every bit of this.
Even the way you flex
I find even your confidence and attitude attractive.
That's what turn me
That's what's drawing me to you.
Ooh you know you make me weak
You have a power over me and it makes me weak.
Just cause the way you are
Just by being yourself, you captivate me.
Cause everybody in it know you're a star
Everyone knows you're amazing.
But still i'm letting you know
Regardless, I want you to know how I feel.
I got the sweetest high
This experience is giving me a euphoric feeling.
Any man that wants it babe
If anyone else wants what I have, they'll have to work for it.
He gon' have to work hard
It won't be easy to win my affections.
From what I see, you got what I want
You have qualities that I find desirable.
That's just half the part
But that's only part of the equation.
Gotta see what you put on it
I need to see how you perform to determine if you're the right one for me.
To make sure you're the one
I need to make sure we're truly compatible.
I hope the shivery ain't dead to you boy cause i'm grown
I hope you still believe in chivalry because I'm looking for a mature partner.
Gotta pull up, and then come up with that when I see what I want
I'll investigate further to see if you're what I'm looking for.
Gotta go old school women sometimes
Sometimes, I prefer more traditional values and behaviors.
Still keep it soul, twenty twelve for me
But I also want someone who is authentic and genuine.
But I still beef it all
But I also like a bit of excitement and drama.
And that I still I want you to know
I want you to be aware of what I'm looking for.
Ain't nobody put it down like me though
I don't think anyone can do it better than me.
Why are you playing? girl you know
Why are you being coy? You know what I want.
With all this money, and all your cake
Despite your wealth and success…
Girl you better stop, I got a big ego
Don't get too full of yourself, I have a big ego too.
I'm sipping on that brandy
I'm drinking brandy.
That liquour comes in handy
It's useful for relaxing and letting loose.
And girl I know you fancy
And I know you're high maintenance.
But this party i'm financing
But I'm the one paying for this party.
It's so me, it ain't even like that
It's exactly what I want, it's perfect.
The way you hating all night
The way you've been giving me a hard time all night.
A friend uptight, all right
A friend is being a bit uptight, but it's okay.
(So put it down)
(So do what I'm asking you to do.)
I took her at the club
I met her at the club.
Told the girl she'd be right back
I told her I'd be right back.
Back to the crib
I took her back to my place.
And in the morning all this is worth it
In the morning, I hope it was all worth it.
Baby go get your hair did
Go get your hair done, pamper yourself.
And buy you a couple purses
And buy yourself some nice things.
You, you, you, can be the one I go
You could be the one for me.
When having a bad day
To talk to and be comforted by when I'm having a bad day.
And I need a shoulder to cry
When I need someone to cry on.
Teach me how to let the guard down
Help me to be vulnerable and let my guard down.
Ain't gone bad, it's been tough
It hasn't been terrible, but it hasn't been easy either.
Past the one I had
You're better than my previous partner.
Was the answer to my prayers
You were exactly what I was hoping for.
Come on out and he want the truth
Open up and be honest with me.
And I got you, tryna tell me
And I understand what you're trying to tell me.
If you put it, put it, put it, if you put it, put it
If you do this right, if you do it like I want it…
If you put it, put it, put it, if you put it, put it down
It could be amazing, it could be perfect, if you just put all your effort into it.
Writer(s): Djavan Mendes
Contributed by Maya G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.