Flo Rida's A&R at Atlantic Records brought the beat for "Right Round" to Flo Rida's attention. They went to the studio to experiment, and matched the song to the "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" theme. DJ and audio mixer Dr. Luke provided the Dead or Alive sample. He produced the track and Flo Rida recorded his vocals onto it.
Following the release of the album, mixed reviews came to the song. Allmusic, while calling the song a "horribly infectious single created by producer Doctor Luke", chose it as a track pick for the album. HipHopDx criticized the feature guest, Ke$ha, but praised the song, "The lead single “Right Round” features newcomer Ke$ha, and while the sample works perfectly, a simple substitution of Keri Hilson would have given this song more leverage."
Meanwhile, in the UK noted urban writer Pete Lewis of 'Blues & Soul' stated "Flo Rida finally proves he's no one-trick-pony, with the uptempo track 'Right Round' effectively relying on a familiar Euro-dance sample to bring the party".
However Alex Fletcher of Digital Spy gave the song two stars out of five and wrote, "It's pretty difficult to ruin a pop classic, but Flo Rida gives it a pretty good stab here". Fletcher described the song as "an unpleasant affair that's only saved from the trashcan by its sample", and concluded that the "fuzzy synths, electro beats and infectious chorus hook sung by Ke$ha are almost enough to fool the casual listener into enjoying themselves. But sadly it's never too long before Flo Rida turns up again to spoil things".
"Right Round" debuted at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 1 the week ending February 28, 2009, selling 636,000 digital copies in its first week just one week prior Eminem's Crack A Bottle with 467,000 sold. This was the biggest first-week sales in digital history, even breaking the previous record Flo Rida had set with "Low" in December 2007. In its second week, the song sold an additional 460,000 downloads, the third highest one-week total ever, topping the one million mark in paid downloads in just two weeks and becoming the fastest million-selling download ever in the US. The song also became the fastest 2 million-selling download ever, topping the 2 million mark in just 5 weeks of release. After eleven weeks, the song topped the 3 million mark, becoming the fastest 3 million-selling download ever, breaking his own record, set in February, 2008 when "Low" hit the 3 million mark in 17 weeks. Flo Rida is only the fourth lead artist to have two songs reach the 3 million download mark. "Right Round" held the #1 spot on the Billboard 100 for 6 consecutive weeks before being succeeded by "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga.
In Canada, it debuted at number 75 on the Canadian Hot 100 and rose to number 47 the next week, and number one the week after, for being the "Airplay Gainer". It was beaten off the number-one position by the Black Eyed Peas' single "Boom Boom Pow", from April 18 until April 25, when it regained the top spot on the chart.
The song entered the UK Singles Chart at #1 on 8 March 2009 on downloads alone, holding off strong competition from the Comic Relief 2009 single "Just Can't Get Enough" by The Saturdays, something which Flo Rida later apologised for, feeling guilty for beating a charity single to the top spot. It is Flo Rida's most successful single in the UK to date, after "Low" peaked at #2 just under a year prior. "Right Round" also spent five consecutive weeks at #1 on the UK R&B Chart and two consecutive weeks on the download chart causing it to stay atop the hit40uk chart the week it got knocked of the UK singles chart #1 spot.
The song debuted at number 4 on the Irish Singles Chart, purely from downloads alone, and rose to number 2 the next week.
In Australia, the song debuted at number one based on downloads alone. This is Flo Rida's second Australian number-one single after "Low" in 2008. It is the first single to debut at the number one spot since Kylie Minogue's "2 Hearts" in November 2007.
"Right Round" became a hit internationally, reaching the top ten in New Zealand, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Japan, Israel, Spain, France, Germany, and Luxembourg. On iTunes in Italy, it was the first Hip Hop song to reach the top ten since Snoop Dogg's Sensual Seduction.
Round Round
Flo Rida Lyrics
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When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
Hey, walk out that house with my swagger
Hop in there with dough, I got places to go!
People to see, time is precious
Just like my mind where I'm goin'
No women, no shawties, no nothin' but clothes
No stoppin' now, my Pirellis on roll
I like my jewelry that's always on whoa
I know the storm is comin'
My pockets keep tellin' me it's gonna shower
Call up my homies, it's on
Then pop in the next 'cause this mix'll be ours
We keep a fade-away shot
'Cause we ballin' it's Platinum Patron that be ours
Lil mama, I owe you just like the flowers
Girl you the drink with all that goodie powers
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
It's goin' down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
It's goin' down down
Hey, shawty must know I'm the man
My money love her like her number one fan
Don't open my mouth, let her talk to my fans
My Benjamin Franklins
A couple of grands, I got rubber bands
My paper planes makin' her dance
Get dirty all night, that's part of my plan
We buildin' castles that's made out of sand
She's amazin', fire blazin'
Hotter than Cajun, girl won't you move a lil' closer?
Time to get paid, it's maximum wage
That body belong on a poster
I'm in a daze, that bottom is wavin' at me
Like, "Damn it, I know you"
You wanna shoot like a gun out of holster
Tell me whatever and I'll be your gopher
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
It's goin' down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
It's goin' down down
Yeah, I'm spendin' my money, I'm out of control
Somebody help me she takin' my bank roll
But I'm king of the club and I'm wearin' the crown
Poppin' these bottles, touchin' these models
Watchin' they asses go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
In Flo Rida's song "Right Round", he talks about how a girl's movements are making his head spin round and round. He mentions how he's walking out of his house with confidence and swagger, with money in his pocket and a plan in mind. He's not interested in girls or distractions, he just wants to party and have a good time. He mentions how he's building castles that are made out of sand, suggesting that he's enjoying himself but not taking things too seriously. When he sees the girl dancing, he can't take his eyes off her and starts throwing his money around. He feels as if the girl is taking control of his bankroll, but he doesn't mind because he's the king of the club and he's wearing the crown.
The song "Right Round" was released in 2009 and was a massive hit, reaching number one in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. The song was produced by Dr. Luke, who is known for working with many pop stars, including Katy Perry and Kesha. The song heavily samples Dead or Alive's 1985 hit "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)".
Line by Line Meaning
You spin my head right round, right round
You are mesmerizing me completely
When you go down, when you go down down
When you get closer to me
Hey, walk out that house with my swagger
I leave my home in style and confidence
Hop in there with dough, I got places to go!
I ride in my car with money ready for my plans
People to see, time is precious
I have important appointments and limited time
I looked at my cotty, are ya out of control?
I glanced at my car, is it driving wild?
Just like my mind where I'm goin'
My thoughts are focused and directed where I am heading
No women, no shawties, no nothin' but clothes
I have no distractions, just my clothes
No stoppin' now, my Pirellis on roll
I am unstoppable with my high-performance Pirelli tires
I like my jewelry that's always on whoa
I prefer my flashy and expensive jewelry to always be impressive
I know the storm is comin'
I am aware that challenges are ahead
My pockets keep tellin' me it's gonna shower
My finances are warning me of difficult times
Call up my homies, it's on
I contact my friends to start something exciting
Then pop in the next 'cause this mix'll be ours
We switch to the next track on our music playlist because we will all enjoy it
We keep a fade-away shot
We keep a basketball shot technique where we jump backwards while throwing the ball
'Cause we ballin' it's Platinum Patron that be ours
Because we are successful and wealthy, we only drink the high-end tequila Patron Platinum
Lil mama, I owe you just like the flowers
Female companion, I owe you for your beauty and attention like I owe flowers to show appreciation
Girl you the drink with all that goodie powers
You are the perfect drink that gives me pleasure
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
From my viewing point up high, I see the exotic dancer descend
She got me throwin' my money around
The dancer's moves impress me to the point of throwing money
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
There is nothing more beautiful than this moment
Hey, shawty must know I'm the man
The woman should recognize that I am a superior being
My money love her like her number one fan
My wealth is like an admirer to her, she loves it
Don't open my mouth, let her talk to my fans
I prefer her to speak for me to my audience
My Benjamin Franklins
My one hundred dollar bills
A couple of grands, I got rubber bands
I have a few thousand dollars, and I keep them together with rubber bands
My paper planes makin' her dance
My folded paper money is making her move her body to the rhythm
Get dirty all night, that's part of my plan
I intend to have a wild, dirty night
We buildin' castles that's made out of sand
We are having unrealistic dreams and illusions
She's amazin', fire blazin'
She is incredibly attractive and passionate
Hotter than Cajun, girl won't you move a lil' closer?
She is beautiful as Cajun spice and I want her to come closer
Time to get paid, it's maximum wage
It's time for me to earn and receive the highest amount of money
That body belong on a poster
Her body is so beautiful that it should be displayed on a poster
I'm in a daze, that bottom is wavin' at me
I am lost in distraction, her buttocks are wiggling in front of me
Like, "Damn it, I know you"
I recognize you and I am attracted to you
You wanna shoot like a gun out of holster
You want to get out of here as fast as a gun getting out of a holster
Tell me whatever and I'll be your gopher
Tell me what you need, and I'll do it for you
Yeah, I'm spendin' my money, I'm out of control
Yes, I am using my money freely and recklessly
Somebody help me she takin' my bank roll
Someone, help me, she is taking my money
But I'm king of the club and I'm wearin' the crown
I am the most important person in the club and everyone knows it
Poppin' these bottles, touchin' these models
I am opening bottles of champagne and flirting with beautiful women
Watchin' they asses go down down
I am admiring their bottoms as they move downward
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: TRAMAR DILLARD, TIMOTHY LEVER, PHILLIP LAWRENCE, PETER BURNS, STEPHEN COY, MICHAEL PERCY, BRUNO MARS, A. GRIGG, JUSTIN FRANKS, LUKE GOTTWALD
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@JandherR
Salve Flo rida , essa música fez muito sucesso no Brasil 🇧🇷 e ainda faz.
@JandherR
Muito nostalgica ela, tamo junto
@ceciliapineda6182
Han pasado muchos años y aún no supero esta canción 💕
@laragu007
Sadly those are none of my talents^^
@ovidiu-flavianmarginean2261
If you are listening this song in 2024 you're a legend.
@ezequielsalom2318
Legend here
@Tardo04
The nostalgia bro
@valeriacostanzi6776
HOLLAAAAAA