American Boy
Estelle feat. Kanye West (Remix: Kill The Noise) Lyrics


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This a number one champion sound
Yeah, Estelle, we 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 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 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 LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy, American boy
La, la la, la la, eya
La, la la, la la, eya
La, la la, la la, eya
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 café
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 LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy

Tell 'em wah gwaan, blud!

Who killing them in the UK?
Everybody going to say "You, K!"
Reluctantly, because 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 oww, oww
Ain't nothing new now, now
He crazy, I know what you thinking
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
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-ash
'Cause a lot of wags want to 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, 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 Francisco bay
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my 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 LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You'll be my American boy, American boy
La, la la, la la, eya
La, la la, la la, eya




La, la la, la la, eya
Will you be my American boy?

Overall Meaning

The song "American Boy" by Estelle ft. Kanye West is a celebratory track about a British girl falling for an American boy. The song opens strongly with Estelle confidently claiming "this is a number one champion sound." She then proclaims herself and her American boy to be the hottest in the world right now. The verses of the song are essentially about Estelle wanting to go on a trip with her newfound love interest, exploring cities like New York and LA, seeing Broadway and shopping, all while referencing elements of American culture. Throughout the song, we hear Kanye West hyping up Estelle, promoting her and her music to the world.


When listening to this song, it's clear how catchy and upbeat it is. It's almost like Estelle is taking the audience on a journey around the US, describing all the adventures she wants to go on. One of the most interesting aspects of the song is how it was actually intended for Will.i.am but ended up going to Estelle instead, who made it her own. Another interesting fact about the song is that it took over 6 months to complete, with Estelle writing for months before reaching out to rapper Kanye West to add his verses.


Line by Line Meaning

This a number one champion sound
This is the best music around


Yeah, Estelle, we about to get down
We're about to have a good time with Estelle's music


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


Just touched down in London town
Just arrived in London


Bet they give me a pound
I bet people will give me money


Tell them put the money in my hand right now
Tell them to give me the money immediately


Tell the promoter we need more seats
Tell the person in charge of the event that we need more seats because they're all sold out


We just sold out all the floor seats
All the seats on the floor have been sold out


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


Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
Take me to New York and then to LA


I really want to come kick it with you
I really want to hang out with you


You'll be my American boy
You will be my companion in America


He said, "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet ya."
He greeted me politely and introduced himself


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


Like the way he's speakin', his confidence is peakin'
I like the way he talks and how confident he seems


Don't like his baggy jeans but I might like what's underneath them
I don't like his baggy jeans but I'm interested in what he's wearing underneath


And, no, I ain't been to MIA
I haven't been to Miami


I heard that Cali never rains and New York's wide awake
I heard that California is always sunny and New York is always lively


First let's see the West End, I'll show you to my bredrin
Let's go see the West End and I'll introduce you to my friends


I'm liking this American boy, American boy
I'm enjoying the company of this American boy


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


Who killing them in the UK?
Who is doing well in the UK music scene?


Everybody going to say "You, K!"
Everybody is going to say the UK is doing well


Reluctantly, because most of this press don't fuck with me
I say this with little enthusiasm because most of the press doesn't like me


Estelle once said to me, "Cool down, down
Once, Estelle told me to calm down


Don't act a fool now, now."
Don't do anything foolish now


I always act a fool oww, oww
I tend to act foolishly


Ain't nothing new now, now
That's nothing new for me


He crazy, I know what you thinking
He's wild, I know what you're thinking


Ribena, I know what you're drinking
You're drinking Ribena


Rap singer, chain blinger
I'm a rapper who wears expensive necklaces


Holler at the next chick soon as you're blinking
You flirt with the next woman as soon as you look away


What's your persona about this Americana rhymer?
What do you think about me as an American who raps?


Am I shallow 'cause all my clothes designer?
Am I superficial because all my clothes are designer?


Uh, dressed smart like a London bloke
I'm dressed well like a London man


Before he speak his suit bespoke
His suit was made to his exact specifications


And you thought he was cute before
And you already thought he was attractive


Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke
Look at his pea coat and tell me he's poor


And I know you ain't into all that
And I know you're not interested in that


I heard your lyrics, I feel your spirit
I listened to your music and felt your authenticity


But I still talk that ca-a-ash
But I still talk that cash


'Cause a lot of wags want to hear it
Because a lot of people want to hear it


And I'm feeling like Mike at his baddest
I'm feeling like Michael Jackson at his best


Like The Pips at their gladdest
Like The Pips when they were happiest


And I know they love it
And I know people love it


So to hell with all that rubbish
So forget about all that nonsense


Would you be my love, my love?
Would you be my lover?


Could you be mine?
Could you be with me?


Would you be my love, my love?
Would you be my lover?


Could you be mine?
Could you be with me?


Could you be my love, my love?
Could you be my lover?


Would you be my American boy, American boy?
Would you be my American companion?


Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
Take me on a trip in the future


Take me to Chicago, San Francisco bay
Take me to Chicago and then San Francisco


I really want to come kick it with you
I really want to hang out with you


You'll be my American boy
You will be my companion in America


La, la la, la la, eya
A nonsensical refrain


La, la la, la la, eya
A nonsensical refrain


La, la la, la la, eya
A nonsensical refrain


Will you be my American boy?
Will you be my American companion?




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Kanye West, Estelle Swaray, John Stephens, Will Adams, Caleb Speir, Joshua Lopez, Kweli Washington, Keith Harris

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Comments from YouTube:

@ndeshipandanakanyala

"I just met this 5'7 guy who's just my type"

thank you Estelle for the confidence boost.

@Quint_69

Ugh I wish it were as simple as women only liking 6'+ guys, I really wish it were. But coming from someone in the 6'+ club, that just isn't how it works.

@SadfoxGuyver

Brother find a 6"0 chick that like to wear heels and knock it down

@ameenahsf

Lol ya I'm only 5 feet tall so I was lucky to not have to worry about height requirements. My husband is only 5'5 which is perfect for me

@Sarah-vy7ei

I'm 5'5 and have found my preferred height range is 5'7-5'10 :)

@moimolady3

@@Sarah-vy7ei hopefully personality is a requirement above height lol

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@hyzaa_

“I dont like his baggy jeans but imma like what’s underneath them”

ANOTHER PAIR OF PANTS

@chipsthecattter

His third leg

@shayoukhh

@@chipsthecattter PLSSS

@revdyyt9794

@@chipsthecattter 😂😂😂😂

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