American Boy
Estelle;Kanye West Lyrics

This a number one champion sound
The music we are creating is the best in the world.

Yeah, Estelle, we about to get down
Estelle and I are about to have an amazing time and create great music together.

Who the hottest in the world right now?
Who is the most popular and talented musician in the world currently?

Just touched down in London town
I have just arrived in London.

Bet they give me a pound
I bet people will love my music and give me a lot of money for it.

Tell them put the money in my hand right now
I want to receive the money for my music immediately.

Tell the promoter we need more seats
Our show is sold out and we need more seats added for our fans.

Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day
I want to go on a trip at some point in the future.

Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I want to visit both New York City and Los Angeles.

I really want to come kick it with you
I really want to hang out with you and have a good time.

You'll be my American boy
I am interested in a relationship with you, an American boy.

He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya."
The guy I just met said hi and was polite to me.

I just met this 5-foot-7 guy who's just my type
I just met a guy who fits my physical preferences.

Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin'
I am attracted to his speech and confidence.

Don't like his baggy jeans but I might like what's underneath them
I don't like his clothing style but I am interested in his physical appearance.

And, no, I ain't been to MIA
I have never been to Miami.

I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake
I have heard that the weather is good in California and that New York is always active.

First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bredrin
Let's first visit the West End and then I will introduce you to my friends.

I'm liking this American boy, American boy
I am really interested in this American guy.

Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway
Can we go on a trip this weekend to Broadway in New York City?

Let's go shopping, maybe, then we'll go to a café
Let's go shopping, and then have coffee or food at a café.

Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood
Let's take the subway and visit the neighborhood where you grew up.

I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
I have never been to Brooklyn and would like to explore the area.

Dressed in all your fancy clothes
You are wearing expensive and impressive clothing.

Sneakers looking fresh to death, I'm loving those Shell Toes
Your sneakers look great and I love the style of Shell Toe shoes.

Walking that walk, talk that slick talk
You have a confident and charming way of walking and talking.

Would you be my love, my love?
Would you be my romantic partner?

Could you be mine?
Are you willing to be my partner?

Could you be my love, my love?
Are you able to be my romantic love?

Would you be my American boy, American boy?
Would you be my romantic partner, who is also an American boy?

Tell 'em wah gwaan, blud!
Tell them what's happening, friend!

Who killing them in the UK?
Who is the most successful musician in the UK?

Everybody going to say "You, K!"
Everyone will say that you are the most successful musician in the UK.

Reluctantly, because most of this press don't fuck with me
I am hesitant to accept that I am the most successful musician because most media outlets do not support me.

Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down"
Estelle once told me to relax and be calm.

Don't act a fool now, now.
Don't behave foolishly.

I always act a fool oww, oww
I tend to behave foolishly despite advice not to.

Ain't nothing new now, now
This is not new behavior for me.

He crazy, I know what you thinking
The guy I like is crazy and I am aware of it.

Ribena, I know what you're drinking
I know exactly what you are drinking (possibly Ribena, a popular British soft drink).

Rap singer, chain blinger
I am a rap musician who wears flashy jewelry.

Holler at the next chick soon as you're blinking
You flirt with other women as soon as you see them.

What's your persona about this Americana rhymer?
What is your personality like as an American rap musician?

Am I shallow 'cause all my clothes designer?
Is my love for expensive designer clothing a shallow quality?

Uh, dressed smart like a London bloke
I dress smartly like a typical Londoner.

Before he speak his suit bespoke
His suit looks custom-made before he even speaks.

And you thought he was cute before
You already thought he was attractive, but now you think he looks even better in his coat.

Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke
Look at this coat, it looks affordable and doesn't scream wealth.

And I know you ain't into all that
I know you don't care about material possessions like this.

I heard your lyrics, I feel your spirit
I heard your music and can sense your passion and message.

But I still talk that ca-a-ash
But I will still brag about my wealth and success.

'Cause a lot of wags want to hear it
Because many people who follow the music industry want to hear about wealth and success.

And I'm feeling like Mike at his baddest
I feel like Michael Jackson at his most successful and confident.

Like The Pips at their gladdest
Like the group Gladys Knight and the Pips when they were very happy and successful.

And I know they love it
I know my fans will love my music and success.

So to hell with all that rubbish
I don't care about negative opinions or criticisms.

Take me to Chicago, San Francisco bay
Take me to visit both Chicago and San Francisco.