American Boy
Estelle Feat Kanye West Lyrics


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Just another one champion sound
Me and Estelle about to get down
Who the hottest in the world right now
Just touched down in London town
Bet they give me a pound
Tell them put the money in my hand right now
Tell the promoter we need more seats
We just sold out all the floor seats

Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy

He said 'Hey Sister'
It's really really nice to meet ya
I just met this five foot seven guy who's just my type
I like the way he's speaking his confidence is peaking
Don't like his baggy jeans but I'ma like what's underneath it
And no I ain't been to MIA
I heard that Cali never rains and New York heart awaits
First let's see the west end
I'll show you to my brethren
I'm like this American boy, American boy

Can we get away this weekend
Take me to Broadway
Let's go shopping baby maybe then we'll go to a cafe
Let's go on the subway
Take me to your hood
I neva been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
Dress in all your fancy clothes
Sneaker's looking 'fresh to def' I'm lovin' those shell toes
Walkin' that walk
Talk that slick talk
I'm likin' this American Boy, American boy

Let them know agwan blud

Who killin' 'em in the U-K
Everybody gonna to say you K
Reluctantly, because most of this press don't fuck wit me
Estelle once said to me, cool down down don't act a fool now now
I always act a fool ow ow
Ain't nothing new now now
He crazy, I know what ya thinkin'
Ribena I know what your drinkin'
Rap singer, chain blinger
Holla at the next chick soon as you're blinkin'
What's you're persona, about this American Brama
Am I shallow cause all my clothes designer
Dressed smart like a London Bloke
Before he speak his suit bespoke
And you thought he was cute before
Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke
And I know you ain't into all that
I heard your lyrics I feel your spirit
But I still talk that ca-a-a-sh
Cause a lot wags want to hear it
And I'm feelin' like Mike at his baddest
The Pips at they Gladys and I know they love it
So to hell with all that rubbish

Would you be my love, my love
Could be mine would you be my love my love, could be mine
Could you be my love, my love
Would you be my American boy, American boy

Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to Chicago, San Fransico Bay
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American Boy




You'll be my American Boy
American Boy

Overall Meaning

The song "American Boy" by Estelle featuring Kanye West is a vibrant blend of pop and hip-hop that celebrates the lively lifestyle and culture of America. The first verse opens with Estelle boasting about her musical prowess and hotness in the world. She then expresses her excitement about being in London town and demands more seats from promoters. The chorus of the song emphasizes the love and admiration of a girl towards an American boy, whom she wants to take her on a trip to New York, LA or Broadway.


In the second verse, Kanye West joins in to deliver his verse, where he introduces himself to Estelle and acknowledges that it is nice to meet her. He brags about being the type of guy that she is attracted to and the way he speaks with confidence. He also mentions that he has not been to Miami but knows that California never rains and New York never sleeps. He then suggests taking a trip to the west end, followed by a visit to Brooklyn to experience the American lifestyle.


The final verse sees Kanye continuing his braggadocio raps and asking whether his persona is the one that Estelle is looking for, even as he assures her that his designer clothing and London-inspired look is no big deal. The final chorus has Estelle expressing her desire to be with the American boy while repeating the chorus from the first verse.


Line by Line Meaning

Just another one champion sound
This is not a unique or new sound, but it represents excellence in its own right.


Me and Estelle about to get down
Estelle and I are about to have fun and enjoy ourselves.


Who the hottest in the world right now
Who is currently the most popular or attractive in the world?


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


Bet they give me a pound
I am willing to bet that someone will give me a pound (British currency).


Tell them put the money in my hand right now
Please give me the money now, in this moment.


Tell the promoter we need more seats
Inform the promoter that we require additional seats.


We just sold out all the floor seats
All of the seats on the floor have been purchased and are no longer available for sale.


Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
I desire to travel to a new destination at some point in the future.


Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I have a desire to visit both New York and Los Angeles.


I really want to come kick it with you
I am eager to spend time with you and hang out.


You'll be my American boy
I consider you to be the epitome of an ideal American man.


He said 'Hey Sister'
The guy greeted me with 'Hey Sister.'


It's really really nice to meet ya
I feel happy to have met him, it was a pleasant experience.


I just met this five foot seven guy who's just my type
I just met a man who fits my personal preferences and interests.


I like the way he's speaking his confidence is peaking
I appreciate how he is speaking with confidence and self-assuredness.


Don't like his baggy jeans but I'ma like what's underneath it
I do not like his baggy jeans, but I will appreciate what is underneath them.


And no I ain't been to MIA
I have not yet visited Miami.


I heard that Cali never rains and New York heart awaits
I have heard that it never rains in California and that New York is full of opportunities.


First let's see the west end
First, let's explore the western part of the city.


I'll show you to my brethren
I will introduce you to my close friends or family members.


I'm like this American boy, American boy
I am attracted to this man who represents the ideal American male.


Can we get away this weekend
Is it possible for us to go away or take a trip together this weekend?


Take me to Broadway
Please bring me to Broadway Avenue or the Broadway Theater district.


Let's go shopping baby maybe then we'll go to a cafe
Let's go shopping first and then perhaps we can go to a cafe or restaurant.


Let's go on the subway
I am interested in taking the subway train and exploring the city that way.


Take me to your hood
Bring me to the area where you grew up or currently reside.


I neva been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
I have never been to Brooklyn, and I am interested in experiencing what that area has to offer.


Dress in all your fancy clothes
Please dress up in your most formal or fancy clothing.


Sneaker's looking 'fresh to def' I'm lovin' those shell toes
I appreciate the style and look of your sneakers, especially the shell toes.


Walkin' that walk
You have a confident and attractive way of walking.


Talk that slick talk
You have a way of speaking that is charming and smooth.


I'm likin' this American Boy, American boy
I am still enamored with this man who represents the ideal American male.


Let them know agwan blud
Inform them of what is happening or what to expect, my friend.


Who killin' 'em in the U-K
Who is currently dominating or succeeding in the United Kingdom?


Everybody gonna to say you K
Everyone will say that you are the one who is killing it.


Reluctantly, because most of this press don't fuck wit me
I say this reluctantly because much of the media does not appreciate me.


Estelle once said to me, cool down down don't act a fool now now
Estelle once advised me to stay calm and not do anything foolish.


I always act a fool ow ow
I tend to behave in a silly or foolish manner quite often.


Ain't nothing new now now
This is not a new occurrence, it happens frequently.


He crazy, I know what ya thinkin'
I know you may be thinking that the man is crazy.


Ribena I know what your drinkin'
I know that you are drinking Ribena (a popular British beverage).


Rap singer, chain blinger
I am a rapper who likes to wear flashy jewelry and chains.


Holla at the next chick soon as you're blinkin'
You tend to flirt or make advances toward other women very quickly.


What's you're persona, about this American Brama
What is your public image or personality, in terms of embodying the ideal American man?


Am I shallow cause all my clothes designer
Is it superficial that I only wear clothing from famous designers?


Dressed smart like a London Bloke
I dress stylishly and elegantly, like a London man.


Before he speak his suit bespoke
Before he even speaks, his suit already tells me that he is sophisticated.


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


Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke
This pea coat (coat made of wool) looks expensive and fashionable, so he clearly is not broke.


And I know you ain't into all that
I know that you are not interested in superficial things like fashion or designer labels.


I heard your lyrics I feel your spirit
I have listened to your music, and I sense that it is genuine and true to who you are.


But I still talk that ca-a-a-sh
I still talk about flashy, materialistic things even though I know you do not value those things.


Cause a lot wags want to hear it
A lot of people enjoy hearing about those things, so I continue to talk about them.


And I'm feelin' like Mike at his baddest
I am feeling incredibly confident and powerful, like Michael Jordan at his most dominant.


The Pips at they Gladys and I know they love it
The Pips (a singing group) love performing with Gladys Knight, and I know that they are happy with my performance as well.


So to hell with all that rubbish
I do not care for any of the nonsense or foolishness, let us focus on what is important.


Would you be my love, my love
Can I ask you to be my romantic partner?


Could be mine would you be my love my love, could be mine
There is a possibility that you could be with me romantically, so will you consider it?


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


Would you be my American boy, American boy
Would you be my ideal American male partner?


Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Please take me on an adventure or journey at some point in the future.


Take me to Chicago, San Fransico Bay
I have a desire to visit both Chicago and San Francisco Bay.


I really want to come kick it with you
I am eager to spend time with you and have a good time together.


You'll be my American Boy
You will embody the ideal American male and be my romantic partner.


You'll be my American Boy
You will represent everything that is attractive and desirable about American men.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KANYE WEST, ESTELLE SWARAY, JOHN STEPHENS, WILL ADAMS, CALEB SPEIR, JOSHUA LOPEZ, KWELI WASHINGTON, KEITH HARRIS

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@barnaclescum7011

“I guess we’ll never know” - American Boy

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@jammyfidgets3405

Did u know this song went viral before “I guess we’ll never know” on Tik tok in 2019 when people made a dance of it

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@Void_tear3123

God, I haven't listened to this in years. This makes me NOSTALGIC

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Welcome back to this masterpiece ❤️

@aaronchemaly8141

I just rembered it and search American girl by mistake😂😂i missed this song no cap

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