Gangsta Lovin'
Eve Lyrics


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I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh
I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh

Yo need you to understand me daddy I ain't your average
Baby girl doin' it all I'm well established
I ain't tryin' to lead you on just wanna ask
If you might wanna give me your name explain your status
You know I see you in time and time you seem available
Don't mean shit, I know these bitches wanna settle you
Gotta say you on my short list of few
Them other dudes is OK but I'm feelin' you (oh yeah)
Want you in the best way what you gon' do about it?
Why don't you just test me you won't want to do without it
Yo I'm comin' at you hard bein' a thug
And I ain't givin' up till I get that gangsta love, uh huh

I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh (I wanna rock you)
I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh

I know you seen me this night that night, always my shit tight
Hair done, outfit crazy, skirts fit just right
Wife-beater with a bangin' tan
Walk in demandin' all eyes baby here I am (you know)
Ain't a shame in my frame and I know your watchin'
Puttin' on a show for you pop and I ain't stoppin' (you know)
Lot of action in your corner yeah you gonna do
Only thing to make it better though is me with you (you know it)
And I know you feelin' that regardless of your frontin'
And I heard through the streets it was me you wantin'
Let me find out you shy or somethin'
But I know your not, so stop the games and approach is you real or not?

I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh (I wanna rock you)
I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh

OK Numbers exchange, now it's in place
Shouldn't have took you so long in the first place
I'm just playin' cutie, yeah give me a call
No it's cool you ain't got to see me to my car
See I'm a big girl, but you'll find out
Stop for me while I drop top and ride out
Wheels spinnin' wanna know what shorty all about
But it's cool I'm proven in these words that's comin' out my mouth

It's that gangsta lovin (Gangsta) that's just got me buggin' (Buggin)
It's that gangsta lovin (Gangsta gangsta) that just got me buggin

I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh (I wanna rock you)
I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh

I wanna rock you baby, I wanna hold you baby
Won't you be my baby? I wanna be your lady

I wanna rock you baby, I wanna hold you baby
Won't you be my baby? I wanna be your lady

Baby let me rock with you (Gangsta gangsta)
You know I wanna rock with you (Gangsta gangsta)
Baby let me rock with you (E-V-E)
You know I wanna rock with you (A Keys, gonna rock you)
Baby let me rock with you
You know I wanna rock with you (It's gangsta gangsta)
Baby let me rock with you (Gangsta gangsta)
You know I wanna rock with you (Gangsta gangsta love)




Ooh, yeah, you know I wanna rock with you
Baby let me rock with you

Overall Meaning

The song “Gangsta Lovin'” by Eve, featuring Alicia Keys, speaks about a woman who is attracted to a man and wants him to notice her. The song begins with the woman stating that she just wants to be with the man all night long. She then asks the man about his status and tells him that she sees him with other women but still wants to make a move on him. She describes how she presents herself in a desirable manner and how she has heard that he is interested in her. She then tells him that he should approach her if he is interested.


Eve and Alicia Keys voice the woman's feelings of desire and confidence in the song, urging the man to take action if he is interested. They sing about love through the perspective of a "gangsta," portraying the idea that anyone can find love and attraction in their own way, without sacrificing their true identity. The song shows that women can take charge of their desires and express their feelings without fear of rejection or judgment.


In conclusion, "Gangsta Lovin'" is a song that empowers women to express their desires and attraction confidently. The song's lyrics have a strong message of the importance of feeling comfortable with one’s self, and not feeling pressure to change for a partner. The song encourages us to look beyond the common stereotypes of what love should be and to embrace our true selves.


Line by Line Meaning

I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh
The singer desires a long night of intimacy with her love interest.


Yo! Need you to understand me daddy I ain't your average
The singer wants the love interest to know that she is not a typical woman.


Baby girl doin' it all I'm well established
The singer is well accomplished and established.


I ain't tryin' to lead you on just wanna ask
The singer is not trying to mislead the love interest; she has a genuine interest in him.


If you might wanna give me your name explain your status
The singer wants the love interest to reveal his name and relationship status to her.


You know I see you in time and time you seem available
The singer observes that the love interest is often free and available.


Don't mean shit, I know these bitches wanna settle you
Many women want to be with the love interest, which the singer recognizes.


Gotta say you on my short list of few
The singer has a list of guys that interest her, and the love interest is on it.


Them other dudes is OK but I'm feelin' you
The singer is only attracted to the love interest, and not the other guys on her list.


Want you in the best way what you gon' do about it?
The singer desires a physical relationship with the love interest and is waiting for his response.


Why don't you just test me you won't want to do without it
The singer challenges the love interest to engage in physical intimacy with her.


Yo I'm comin' at you hard bein' a thug
The singer is being assertive and aggressive in her pursuit of the love interest.


And I ain't givin' up till I get that gangsta love, uh huh
The singer is determined to get the love interest to engage in a physical relationship with her.


I know you seen me this night that night, always my shit tight
The love interest has seen the singer on various occasions, dressed sharply and looking attractive.


Hair done, outfit crazy, skirts fit just right
The singer's hair is styled, her outfit is fashionable, and her skirts are well-fitted to her body.


Walk in demandin' all eyes baby here I am (you know)
The singer walks into the room confidently, with all eyes on her.


Ain't a shame in my frame and I know your watchin'
The singer is proud of her body and knows that the love interest is watching her.


Puttin' on a show for you pop and I ain't stoppin' (you know)
The singer is intentionally putting on a display of herself for the love interest, hoping to attract him.


Lot of action in your corner yeah you gonna do
Many women are chasing the love interest, and the singer is interested in seeing what he will choose.


Only thing to make it better though is me with you (you know it)
The singer believes that she is the one who can complete the love interest and make the situation better.


And I know you feelin' that regardless of your frontin'
The singer knows that the love interest is interested in her, despite his attempts to hide it.


And I heard through the streets it was me you wantin'
The singer has heard rumors that the love interest desires her.


Let me find out you shy or somethin'
The singer wants to know if the love interest is shy and hesitant to pursue her.


But I know your not, so stop the games and approach is you real or not?
The singer believes that the love interest is not shy and wants him to pursue her seriously.


OK Numbers exchange, now it's in place
The singer and the love interest have exchanged phone numbers.


Shouldn't have took you so long in the first place
The singer believes that the love interest should have asked for her number sooner.


I'm just playin' cutie, yeah give me a call
The singer is flirting with the love interest and wants him to call her.


No it's cool you ain't got to see me to my car
The singer is independent and does not need the love interest to escort her to her car.


See I'm a big girl, but you'll find out
The singer is confident in herself, including her physical size.


Stop for me while I drop top and ride out
The singer wants the love interest to stop and wait for her to get into her car.


Wheels spinnin' wanna know what shorty all about
The love interest is curious about the singer's personality and behavior.


But it's cool I'm proven in these words that's comin' out my mouth
The singer's words prove that she is a desirable partner.


It's that gangsta lovin (Gangsta) that's just got me buggin' (Buggin)
The singer cannot stop thinking about the desire for a physical relationship with the love interest.


Ooh, yeah, you know I wanna rock with you
The singer reiterates her desire to be physically intimate with the love interest.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jonah Ellis, Lonnie Simmons, Alisa Peoples Yarbrough

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Friendly reminder that Eve was making hits, had a tv show, AND her own clothing line. She does not get the credit she deserves for her contributions to hip-hop culture

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D. Gilliard AGREED!!

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Facts! I was a HUGE Eve fan. I never missed an episode, I wore her clothes and had all her albums/singles lol

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