Replay
Fly Gypsy; Iyaz Lyrics
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That I can't keep out, got me singin' like
Na-na-na-na, every day
It's like my iPod stuck on replay, replay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Shawty's like a melody in my head
That I can't keep out, got me singin' like (ayy)
Na-na-na-na, every day
It's like my iPod stuck on replay, (J.R.), replay
Remember the first time we met
You was at the mall wit' yo' friend
I was scared to approach ya, but then you came closer
Hopin' you would give me a chance
Who would have ever knew
That we would ever be more than friends?
We're real worldwide, breaking all the rules
She like a song played again and again
That girl like somethin' off a poster
That girl is a dime they say
That girl is a gun to my holster
And she's running through my mind all day, ayy
Shawty's like a melody in my head
That I can't keep out, got me singin' like (ayy)
Na-na-na-na, every day
It's like my iPod stuck on replay, replay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Shawty's like a melody in my head
That I can't keep out, got me singin' like (ayy)
Na-na-na-na, every day
It's like my iPod stuck on replay, replay-ay-ay-ay-ay
See you been all around the globe
Not once did you leave my mind
We talk on the phone, from night 'til the morn'
Girl, you really changed my life
Doin' things I never do
I'm in the kitchen cookin' things she likes
We're real worldwide, breaking all the rules
Someday I wanna make you my wife
That girl like somethin' off a poster
That girl is a dime they say (hey)
That girl is a gun to my holster
And she's running through my mind all day, ay
Shawty's like a melody in my head
That I can't keep out, got me singin' like (ayy)
Na-na-na-na, every day
It's like my iPod stuck on replay, replay-ay-ay-ay-ay (oh)
Shawty's like a melody in my head
That I can't keep out, got me singin' like (ayy)
Na-na-na-na, every day
It's like my iPod stuck on replay, replay-ay-ay-ay-ay
I can be your melody
Oh, girl, I could write you a symphony
The one that could fill your fantasies
So come, baby girl, let's sing with me, ayy
I can be your melody
Oh, girl, I could write you a symphony
The one that could fill your fantasies
So come, baby girl, let's sing with me, ayy
Na, na-na, na-na, na-na
Na-na, na-na, na-na
Shawty, got me singin'
Na, na-na, na-na, na-na
Na-na, na-na, na-na
Now she got me singin'
Shawty's like a melody in my head
That I can't keep out, (ooh) got me singin' like (ayy)
Na-na-na-na, every day
It's like my iPod stuck on replay, replay-ay-ay-ay-ay (ayy)
Shawty's like a melody (like a melody) in my head
That I can't keep (hey) out, got me singin' like (hey, ayy)
Na-na-na-na, every day
It's like my iPod stuck on replay, replay-ay-ay-ay-ay
The lyrics to Iyaz's song "Replay" tell a love story about a girl who has captured the singer's heart in a way that he can't ignore. She is like a melody in his head that he can't get out and has him singing every day, stuck in a musical loop. He recounts meeting her for the first time, being scared to approach her, but hoping for a chance. It's clear that he's fallen hard for her and thinks about her all the time. The chorus repeats the sentiment of her being a melody stuck in his head, making his iPod feel like it's on repeat. The singer dreams of doing things he never thought he would, such as cooking for her, and hopes to make her his wife someday.
In breaking down the lyrics, we see a strong sense of infatuation and obsession with the girl. The use of "shawty" in the lyrics often refers to a significant other, highlighting the level of care and attention Iyaz has for this person. He brings up the idea of rules being broken and being "real worldwide," perhaps suggesting that this girl has made him feel confident and capable of achieving anything. The repeated na-na-na's throughout the song further emphasize the catchy nature of the girl and how she's imprinted herself on his mind like a hit song that keeps playing on repeat.
Line by Line Meaning
Shawty's like a melody in my head
The girl is constantly on my mind like a catchy song.
That I can't keep out, got me singin' like
I am completely captivated by her and can't help but think about her.
Na-na-na-na, everyday
She's always on my mind, every single day.
It's like my iPod stuck on replay, replay-ay-ay-ay-ay
My thoughts about her are on a loop, repeating constantly like a song on repeat.
Remember the first time we met
Reflecting back on our first encounter.
You was at the mall wit yo friend
You were with your friend at the mall.
I was scared to approach ya, but then you came closer
I was nervous to talk to you, but you made it easier for me by coming closer.
Hopin' you would give me a chance
I had hope that we could pursue a relationship.
Who would have ever knew
It's surprising how things turned out between us.
That we would ever be more than friends?
Who would have thought that our connection would develop into something more?
We're real worldwide, breaking all the rules
Our love is not bound by any limitations, and we are willing to take risks to be together.
She like a song played again and again
She's constantly on my mind like a song that I can't stop listening to.
That girl, like somethin' off a poster
She is so beautiful that she could be a picture on a poster.
That girl, is a dime they say
She is an attractive and valuable woman.
That girl, is a gun to my holster
She has become an essential part of my life and I need her like a gun needs a holster.
She's running through my mind all day, ay
I can't stop thinking about her.
See you been all around the globe
I know you've traveled all over the world.
Not once did you leave my mind
Despite all of the distance between us, I still can't get you out of my head.
We talk on the phone, from night 'till the morn'
We have long conversations that last all night and into the morning.
Girl, you really changed my life
You have had a significant impact on my life in a positive way.
Doin things I never do
Being with you has pushed me outside of my comfort zone in a good way.
I'm in the kitchen cookin' things she likes
I am making an effort to make things that she enjoys.
Someday I wanna make you my wife
I envision a future with you where we are married.
I can be your melody
I can be the one who makes your heart sing.
Oh, girl I could write you a symphony
I love you so much that I could create something beautiful and intricate just for you.
The one that could fill your fantasies
I want to fulfill your wildest dreams and desires.
So come baby girl let's sing with me, ay
Let's make beautiful music together, both literally and figuratively.
Na, na-na, na-na, na-na
A playful way of leading into the chorus.
Na-na, na-na, na-naa
A continuation of the playful leading into the chorus.
Shawty got me singin'
The girl has me singing about her constantly.
Now she got me singin'
My feelings for her have become even stronger, and I can't help but sing.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Kisean Anderson, Jonathan Rotem, Jason Desrouleaux, Keidran Jones, Timothy Theron, Thomas Theron
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