American Boy
Estelle feat. Kanye West Lyrics
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Yeah, Estelle, we 'bout to get down (get down)
Who the hottest in the world right now? (Huh)
Just touched down in London town (huh)
Bet they give me a pound (uh)
Tell 'em put the money in my hand right now (yes)
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 L.A.
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 5-foot-7 guy who's just my type
Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin'
Don't like his baggy jeans but I might like what's underneath them
And, no, I ain't been to MIA
I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake
First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bredrin
I'm likin' this American boy, American boy
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy, American boy
La-la-la-la-la-di-da
La-la-la-la-la-di-da
La-la-la-la-la-di-da
Will you be my American boy?
American boy
Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway
Let's go shopping, maybe then we'll go to a cafรฉ
Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood
I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
Dressed in all your fancy clothes
Sneakers looking fresh to death, I'm loving those Shell Toes
Walking that walk, talk that slick talk
I'm liking this American boy, American boy
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy
Tell 'em wah gwan, blud!
Who killing them in the UK?
Everybody gonna say "You, K!"
Reluctantly, 'cause most of this press don't fuck with 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 you thinking (uh-huh)
Ribena, I know what you're drinking
Rap singer, chain blinger
Holler at the next chick soon as you're blinking
What's your persona about this Americana rhymer?
Am I shallow 'cause all my clothes designer?
Uh, dressed smart like a London bloke (yes)
Before he speak his suit bespoke (woo)
And you thought he was cute before
Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke (woo)
And I know you ain't into all that
I heard your lyrics, I feel your spirit
But I still talk that ca-a-ash
'Cause a lot of wags wanna hear it
And I'm feeling like Mike at his baddest
Like The Pips at their gladdest
And I know they love it
So to hell with all that rubbish
Would you be my love, my love?
Could you be mine?
Would you be my love, my love?
Could you be mine?
Could you be my love (ooh), my love?
Would you be my American boy, American boy?
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day (ooh, some day)
Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay (I wanna see the Bay)
I really want to (to) come kick it with you (ooh)
You'll be my American boy, be my American boy
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
(I'd like to go some day)
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A. (see L.A.)
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy, American boy
La-la-la-la-la-di-da (la, la)
La-la-la-la-la-di-da (ooh-ooh)
La-la-la-la-la-di-da
Will you be my American boy?
The lyrics of "American Boy" by Estelle feat. Kanye West are about an American man who has caught Estelle's eye while she's on a trip to London. The first two lines of the song establish that the song is a winner and Estelle is ready to get down with her American boy. In the chorus, Estelle expresses her desire to take a trip to America and see some of its most iconic cities such as New York and L.A. In the first verse, Estelle expresses excitement about her arrival in London and confidently asks for her payment from the promoter. She also requests more seats for her show as they have sold out.
In the second verse, Estelle meets an American man and is attracted to his personality but not his baggy jeans. She expresses a desire to see the West End and to explore Brooklyn with the American boy. In Kanye West's rap, he brags about his popularity and success not being recognized by the press but Estelle gives him some advice to calm down. He then goes on to boast about his fashion sense and money, but acknowledges that his lyrics and spirit are what draws people to him. The song ends with Estelle asking her American boy to take her on a trip to Chicago or San Francisco Bay.
Line by Line Meaning
This a number one champion sound (yeah)
This song is a winner and everyone agrees (yeah)
Yeah, Estelle, we 'bout to get down (get down)
I'm Estelle and we're ready to dance (get down)
Who the hottest in the world right now? (Huh)
Who's the coolest and most popular right now? (Huh)
Just touched down in London town (huh)
Just arrived in London, feeling fresh (huh)
Bet they give me a pound (uh)
Bet they'll give me some money (uh)
Tell 'em put the money in my hand right now (yes)
Directing someone to give her the money right away (yes)
Tell the promoter we need more seats
Communicating that more seats are needed to fill this popular show
We just sold out all the floor seats
Announcing the huge success of selling all the best seats for the show
Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Expressing a desire to travel someday
Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.
Specifying two US cities she'd like to visit
I really want to come kick it with you
Expressing interest in hanging out with someone
You'll be my American boy
Referring to the person she wants to hang out with, who is an American male
He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya"
Quoting the guy she's interested in, who greets her politely
I just met this 5-foot-7 guy who's just my type
Explaining why she's interested in this particular guy
Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin'
Admiring his speaking style and confidence
Don't like his baggy jeans but I might like what's underneath them
Not liking his fashion choices, but still curious about him
And, no, I ain't been to MIA
Admitting that she's never been to Miami
I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake
Sharing some things she's heard about two US cities
First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bredrin
Suggesting a sightseeing destination in London and offering to introduce him to her friends
I'm liking this American boy, American boy
Reiterating her interest in the American guy
La-la-la-la-la-di-da
Nonsense syllables added for musical effect
Will you be my American boy?
Asking the guy if he'd like to hang out with her
Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway
Proposing a weekend trip to New York City's famous Broadway theater district
Let's go shopping, maybe then we'll go to a cafรฉ
Suggesting a shopping trip followed by a stop at a cafรฉ
Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood
Suggesting they travel on public transportation to his neighborhood
I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
Expressing curiosity about Brooklyn, a famous NYC borough
Dressed in all your fancy clothes
Noticing his stylish clothing
Sneakers looking fresh to death, I'm loving those Shell Toes
Specifically complimenting his sneakers
Walking that walk, talk that slick talk
Observing his confident demeanor
I'm liking this American boy, American boy
Reiterating her attraction to him
Tell 'em wah gwan, blud!
Using Jamaican slang to say hello
Who killing them in the UK?
Asking who's doing well in the UK music scene
Everybody gonna say "You, K!"
Suggesting that everyone will say that Estelle is doing well in the UK
Reluctantly, 'cause most of this press don't fuck with me
Admitting that despite her success, many press sources don't support her
Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down
Sharing some advice Estelle gave to her
Don't act a fool now, now"
Specifically, advising her not to act foolishly
I always act a fool, ow, ow
Admitting that she often does act foolishly
Ain't nothing new now, now
Noting that this isn't a new thing for her
He crazy, I know what you thinking (uh-huh)
Acknowledging that the guy she likes is a little eccentric
Ribena, I know what you're drinking
Playfully claiming to know what kind of drink he likes
Rap singer, chain blinger
Describing the stereotypical aesthetic of a rapper
Holler at the next chick soon as you're blinking
Suggesting that this type of guy is always ready to flirt with someone new
What's your persona about this Americana rhymer?
Asking him about his musical style/aesthetic
Am I shallow 'cause all my clothes designer?
Posing a rhetorical question about her own love of designer clothing
Uh, dressed smart like a London bloke (yes)
Describing the guy she likes as dressing stylishly
Before he speak his suit bespoke (woo)
Impressed by his attention to detail with his clothing
And you thought he was cute before
Reminding the listener that she's still talking about the same guy
Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke (woo)
Suggesting that his stylish clothing is actually expensive and high-quality, not cheap
And I know you ain't into all that
Acknowledging that her crush doesn't necessarily share her love of fashion
I heard your lyrics, I feel your spirit
Appreciating his music and vibe
But I still talk that ca-a-ash
Not willing to change her own way of speaking
'Cause a lot of wags wanna hear it
Asserting that her fans want to hear this kind of language
And I'm feeling like Mike at his baddest
Comparing herself to Michael Jackson when he was feeling his most confident
Like The Pips at their gladdest
Referencing Gladys Knight and the Pips, a famous soul group known for their upbeat sound
And I know they love it
Confident in her fans' appreciation for her music
So to hell with all that rubbish
Dismissing criticism of her music or style
Would you be my love, my love?
Asking if the guy would be her romantic partner
Could you be mine?
Further asking if he'd like to be with her
La-la-la-la-la-di-da (la, la)
More nonsense syllables added for musical effect
Could you be my love (ooh), my love?
Repeating the question again
Would you be my American boy, American boy?
Asking specifically if he'd like to be her American boyfriend
Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay (I wanna see the Bay)
Adding two more US cities to her wishlist of places to visit
La-la-la-la-la-di-da (ooh-ooh)
One more round of nonsensical syllables
Will you be my American boy?
Finishing the song by asking the same question one more time
Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Joshua Lopez, Caleb Speir, Keith Ernesto Harris, William Adams, Kanye Omari West, John Roger Stephens, Estelle Swaray, Kweli Ebon Washington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Toasty_Jam78
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@barnaclescum7011
โI guess weโll never knowโ - American Boy
@flufington
BYEEE
@onyxrise
I know
@jammyfidgets3405
Did u know this song went viral before โI guess weโll never knowโ on Tik tok in 2019 when people made a dance of it
@barnaclescum7011
@@jammyfidgets3405 HOLY SHIT I HAD NO CLUE ITS ALMOST AS IF IT WAS FUCKING HUGE WHEN IT CAME OUT AND IS STILL RECOGNIZABLE TO THIS DAY ๐
@mashedpotatoes7404
YES...
@Void_tear3123
God, I haven't listened to this in years. This makes me NOSTALGIC
@Dia6loWithASix
Welcome back to this masterpiece โค๏ธ
@aaronchemaly8141
I just rembered it and search American girl by mistake๐๐i missed this song no cap
@ZERO-hr1xe
Same bro, i fell nostalgic