Blow My Whistle
Foxy Brown Lyrics


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[-Intro-] Hikaru Utada
Mmm, Oooh, Oh
[-Verse 1-] Foxy Brown
Yeah, Uh, Yeah
Why'all know why'all see us in the Benz or that Rover
Fresh pair of And 1's, Luis? Pull over
Whole city locked, Just like I always told you (uh-huh)
If it ain't Boogie, Believe me, She a rookie
You know how Fox drop it
Dig up in they pockets
Pussy get lost, Treat that nigga like a jump-off
The act shady, This nigga must be crazy
My girls sell units like Michael in the 80's (ugh)

[-Chorus-] Hikaru Utada
What am I supposed to do, I don't want to be your referee but,
Anytime tonight i'm gonna, Blow my whistle soon
Hold me 'til to the break of dawn 'til it's time to be your referee but,
Later on tonight I'll let you, Blow my whistle too

[-Verse 2-] Hikaru Utada
Cast your vote on me, Say that's it for me, Just place your bets on me,
Stop gettin' high off of jealousy, Whether you are a dear or not
I'm comin' with all that I got ( I got), Then while you decide
We are undefined
My instincts says its hard to keep you free (I want to keep you free)
And my mother says men besides stability (Oh, is it true?)
My instincts says its hard to keep you free
But I told you this life exclusively (oh)

[-Repeat Chorus-]
[-Verse 3-] Hikaru Utada
Scared to show or tell, Keep what you just felt, The secrets to yourself,
I gettin' tired of mistreatment, Even though I say they do not
The games you play hurt me a lot (alot)
When there's none to play, Will you go or stay?
My instincts says its hard to keep you free
When my mother says men will leave eventually (is it true?)
Nothing lives forever, I agree
But I wouldn't mind the possibility (Oh)

[-Repeat Chorus-]
[-Verse 4-] Foxy Brown
Live from BK, Dippin' on the freeway (uh-huh)
Visor twisted back with a couple wild cats (Oww!)
Bunch of loose goons, Keep the muzzle on 'em
We all 7-tre, who the fuck wan' what? (Iyye!)
I numbs 'em like cocaine raw, Starvin' like you part of the V-8 this fall
Homes, In many places, but I'm Brooklyn's own
Bet I, keeps it poppin', keeps they shoulders lockin'
Lahdy-Dahdy in the party, nigga,
Up ya Yen, Fuck you lockin' for a pen? I just came to bone
Reputation ill, Stay on chrome, I'm like E.T, beyotch
No phone home
Gavin always told me, Boogie,
Watch ya paper, Keep it low, Bubble slow, Niggas, catch the vapors
Fox in Calhoun in the Cadillac blue
Too live, Shawn ain't got no ma's, Beyotch!





[-Repeat Chorus until fade-]

Overall Meaning

The song "Blow My Whistle" by Foxy Brown featuring Hikaru Utada is a track about confidence and empowerment. Foxy Brown starts off the song by boasting about herself and her ability to dig in other people's pockets. She emphasizes that if a girl is not on her level, she must be a rookie. She then fills her lyrics with explicit content saying that she can treat a man like a jump-off if they act shady, and her girls are good at selling units, just like Michael in the 80s. Hikaru Utada comes in for verse two, mentioning that it is hard to keep someone free, and men can be unstable. However, she is willing to gamble and keep up with the possibility of things working out. In verse three, Hikaru Utada sings about being mistreated and hurt by the games played, but she is still willing to keep going. Foxy Brown finishes off the track with an impressive rap, mentioning her reputation and reminding people to watch their paper as she rides through the city in her Cadillac.


The artists use a lot of figurative language in the song, emphasizing the importance of having a thick skin and not allowing people to bring you down. Foxy Brown mentions being locked in the whole city, indicating that she's powerful and controls everything. She also uses the metaphor of digging in pockets, stating that she's not afraid to take whatever she wants. Hikaru Utada mentions a few instincts, indicating that deep down, she knows things will be difficult, but she's willing to try anyway. The artists speak to many societal issues of pain, hurt, and instability, but ultimately they are willing to take risks and live life without fear.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, Uh, Yeah
Foxy Brown starts rapping.


Why'all know why'all see us in the Benz or that Rover
People see Foxy Brown and her crew in expensive cars like Benz or Rover.


Fresh pair of And 1's, Luis? Pull over
Foxy Brown wants a fresh pair of And 1's from Luis and asks him to pull over.


Whole city locked, Just like I always told you (uh-huh)
Foxy Brown has the whole city locked down, as she always said she would.


If it ain't Boogie, Believe me, She a rookie
If it's not Foxy Brown, then other female rappers are rookies.


You know how Fox drop it
Foxy Brown is known for her style of rapping and she drops it like no other.


Dig up in they pockets
Foxy Brown and her crew dig in other people's pockets, probably for money.


Pussy get lost, Treat that nigga like a jump-off
If someone acts shady, they get lost and are treated like a one-night stand.


The act shady, This nigga must be crazy
Anyone who acts shady is crazy, according to Foxy Brown.


My girls sell units like Michael in the 80's (ugh)
Foxy Brown's girls sell like Michael Jackson did in the 80's, probably referring to his music sales or popularity.


Cast your vote on me, Say that's it for me, Just place your bets on me,
Hikaru Utada is asking someone to show their support for her, by casting their vote and placing bets on her.


Stop gettin' high off of jealousy, Whether you are a dear or not
Stop being envious, whether you're a close friend or not.


I'm comin' with all that I got ( I got), Then while you decide
Hikaru Utada is bringing everything she has, while the other person decides.


We are undefined
The relationship between Hikaru Utada and the other person is undefined.


My instincts says its hard to keep you free (I want to keep you free)
Hikaru Utada's instincts tell her that it's hard to let the other person be free, although she wants to let them be.


And my mother says men besides stability (Oh, is it true?)
Hikaru Utada's mother says that men besides stability, and she wonders if it's true.


But I told you this life exclusively (oh)
Hikaru Utada tells the other person that she told them about this exclusive life.


Scared to show or tell, Keep what you just felt, The secrets to yourself,
Hikaru Utada is afraid to show or tell the other person how she feels and wants to keep her secrets to herself.


I gettin' tired of mistreatment, Even though I say they do not
Hikaru Utada is tired of being mistreated, although she says she's not.


The games you play hurt me a lot (alot)
The games the other person plays hurt Hikaru Utada a lot.


When there's none to play, Will you go or stay?
If there are no games to play, will the other person stay or leave?


My instincts says its hard to keep you free
Hikaru Utada's instincts tell her that it's hard to let the other person be free.


When my mother says men will leave eventually (is it true?)
Hikaru Utada's mother says that men will eventually leave, and she asks if it's true.


Nothing lives forever, I agree
Hikaru Utada agrees that nothing lives forever.


But I wouldn't mind the possibility (Oh)
Hikaru Utada wouldn't mind the possibility of something lasting forever.


Live from BK, Dippin' on the freeway (uh-huh)
Foxy Brown is rapping live from Brooklyn and driving on the freeway.


Visor twisted back with a couple wild cats (Oww!)
Foxy Brown has her visor twisted back and is with a few wild cats, probably referring to her crew.


Bunch of loose goons, Keep the muzzle on 'em
Foxy Brown's crew consists of a bunch of loose goons, who she needs to muzzle.


We all 7-tre, who the fuck wan' what? (Iyye!)
Foxy Brown and her crew are from 7-tre and are not afraid of anyone who wants to challenge them.


I numbs 'em like cocaine raw, Starvin' like you part of the V-8 this fall
Foxy Brown is so good at rapping that she numbs her competition like raw cocaine and the others are starving like they're part of the V-8 engine.


Homes, In many places, but I'm Brooklyn's own
Foxy Brown has homes in many places, but she's from Brooklyn and represents it.


Bet I, keeps it poppin', keeps they shoulders lockin'
Foxy Brown keeps the party going and makes people dance, causing their shoulders to lock.


Lahdy-Dahdy in the party, nigga,
Foxy Brown is partying and having a good time.


Up ya Yen, Fuck you lockin' for a pen? I just came to bone
Foxy Brown is asking for money and wants to know why someone is looking for a pen. She just came to hook up.


Reputation ill, Stay on chrome, I'm like E.T, beyotch, No phone home
Foxy Brown has a bad reputation, but stays shining or on top. She compares herself to E.T, the alien who didn't fit in and has no phone to go back home.


Gavin always told me, Boogie, Watch ya paper, Keep it low, Bubble slow, Niggas, catch the vapors
Foxy Brown's friend Gavin always told her to watch her money, keep it low and not spend too fast, otherwise people will catch on and want to be like her.


Fox in Calhoun in the Cadillac blue, Too live, Shawn ain't got no ma's, Beyotch!
Foxy Brown is in a Cadillac car in Calhoun and is too cool. Shawn doesn't have any problems, according to Foxy Brown.


What am I supposed to do, I don't want to be your referee but, Anytime tonight i'm gonna, Blow my whistle soon
Hikaru Utada is asking what she's supposed to do and doesn't want to referee someone else's problems, but she's going to make her intentions clear soon.


Hold me 'til to the break of dawn 'til it's time to be your referee but, Later on tonight I'll let you, Blow my whistle too
Hikaru Utada wants to be held until the break of dawn, but she will have to referee someone else's problems. Later on, she will let the other person take control or have their say.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HIKARU UTADA, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, INGA D MARCHAND

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[ lyrics ]

Mmm, Oooh, Oh

[Verse 1 - Foxy Brown]

Yeah, Uh, Yeah
Y'all know y'all see us in the Benz or that Rover
Fresh pair of And 1's, Luis? Pull over
Whole city locked, just like I always told you (uh-huh)
If it ain't Boogie, believe me, she a rookie
You know how Fox drop it, dig up in they pockets
Pussy get lost, treat that nigga like a jump-off
They act shady, this nigga must be crazy
My girls sell units like Michael in the 80's (ugh)

[Chorus - Hikaru Utada]

What am I supposed to do, I don't wanna be your referee but
Anytime tonight I'm gonna, blow my whistle soon
Hold my breath, turn blue 'til it's time to be your referee, but
Later on tonight I'll let you, blow my whistle too

[Verse 2 - Hikaru Utada]

Cast your vote on me
Say that's it for me
Just place your bets on me
Stop gettin' high off of jealousy,
whether you are ready or not
I'm comin' with all that I got (I got)
Then while you decide, we are undefined
My instincts says I ought to keep you free (I wanna keep you free)
And my mother says men besides stability (Oh, is it true?)
My Instincts says I ought to keep you free
But I told you this life exclusively (oh)

[Repeat Chorus]

[Verse 3 - Hikaru Utada]

Scared to show or tell
Keep what you just felt
The secrets to yourself
I'm gettin' tired of mysteries, even though I say they do not
The games you play hurt me a lot (a lot)
When there's none to play, will you go or stay?
My instincts says I ought to disagree
When my mother says men will leave eventually (is it true?)
Nothing lasts forever, I agree
But I wouldn't mind the possibility (Oh)

[Repeat Chorus]

[Verse 4 - Foxy Brown]

Live from BK, dippin' on the freeway (uh-huh)
Visor twisted back with a couple wild cats (Oww!)
Bunch of loose goons, Keep the muzzle on 'em
We all 7-tre, who the f**k wan' what? (Iyye!)
I numbs 'em like cocaine raw
Starvin' like you part of the V-8 this fall
Homes, in many places, but I'm Brooklyn's own
Bet I, keeps it poppin', keeps they shoulders lockin'
Lahdy-Dahdy in the party, nigga,
Up ya yen, f**k you lockin' for a pen? I just came to bone
Reputation ill, stay on chrome
I'm like E.T. beotch, no phone home
Gavin always told me, Boogie, watch ya paper
Keep it low, bubble slow, niggaz, catch the vapors
Foxy Calhoun in the Cadillac blue
2 Live, Shawn ain't got no ma's, beotch!

[Repeat Chorus until fade]



宇多田アキラ

What am I
supposed to do
I don't wanna be
your referee

But any time tonight
I'm gonna blow
my whistle soon

Hold my breath, turn blue
Till it's time to be
your referee

And later on tonight
I'll let you blow
my whistle too

Cast your vote on me
Save that seat for me

Just place
your bets on me
Stop getting
high off of jealousy

Whether you are
ready or not I'm coming
with all that I got

Then while you decide
We are undefined

My instinct says
I ought to keep you free
(I wanna keep you free)

And my mother says
men dislike stability

My instinct says
I ought to keep you free
(But there's
another side to me)

But I don't dislike
exclusivity

What am I
supposed to do
I don't wanna be
your referee

But any time tonight
I'm gonna blow
my whistle soon

Hold my breath, turn blue
Till it's time to be
your referee

And later on tonight
I'll let you blow
my whistle too


Scare to show or tell
Keep what you just felt

A secret to yourself
I'm getting tired
of mysteries

Even though
I say they do not
Like the games
you play hurt me a lot

When there's none to play
Will you go or stay

My instinct says
I ought to disagree
(I wanna keep you free)

When my mother says
men will leave eventually

Nothing lasts forever,
I agree
(But there's
another side to me)

But I wouldn't mind
the possibility

What am I
supposed to do
I don't wanna be
your referee

But any time tonight
I'm gonna blow
my whistle soon

Hold my breath, turn blue
Till it's time to be
your referee

And later on tonight
I'll let you blow
my whistle too


What am I
supposed to do
I don't wanna be
your referee

But any time tonight
I'm gonna blow
my whistle soon

Hold my breath, turn blue
Till it's time to be
your referee

And later on tonight
I'll let you blow
my whistle too

What am I
supposed to do
I don't wanna be
your referee

But any time tonight
I'm gonna blow
my whistle soon

Hold my breath, turn blue
Till it's time to be
your referee

And later on tonight
I'll let you blow
my whistle too...



boze hustler

当時死ぬほどヘヴィロテしてた。
そして今無性に聴きたくなって来ました。ありがとう。
やっぱこの曲最高だ。
宇多田ヒカル 
天才以外の例え方が全く思いつかん。
生きてる中で初めて見た、聴いた、食べた、等等で鳥肌が発つって経験てそう何度も無い。
私この人にもう既に二度やられてます。adicted to you とbeautiful world で。
三度目もそう遠くないかも…
と思ったらOne last kissにやられた 🤣🤣🤣



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Lamarr Townsend Tarot, LLC

Still loving this in 2018.

Dani's Soul Food

Lamarr Townsend Tarot And I’m still loving this in 2019-2020 ❤️☺️

k saito

Still loving this in 2022😁

Rahadian Aryo

@k saito
Alright, k saito: Welcome to the year 2023 🐰 right now and it's time to let's PARTY because it's 2023 ya, baby 😎🎊!!

パウパウ

これが何年も前の音楽だなんて考えられん笑
かっこよすぎる

TiredT

THIS IS A BOP! I love them together wowowow

Ni-Ka-Chu 光

This is why Utada Hikaru is my queen 👑 raw music talent 🤩🎶💎

Bel

I love how Utada had a lot of songs with western artists.

Pikachu

I love the songs Timbaland produced for her like Exodus and Wonder Bout (produced with Danja, who became huge with Gimme More for Britney Spears shortly after)

Starla

Old comment, but to be fair she was born in NY and spent many years of her formative years here. It makes sense she's connected to the West in many ways. She said she enjoys both her time in the Far East and the West and she considers them both home.

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