Frank-N-Dank (real names Frank Bush, and Derrick Harvey) are an American hi… Read Full Bio ↴Frank-N-Dank (real names Frank Bush, and Derrick Harvey) are an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. They also go by the names Frank Nitty (a reference to the 1930s crime boss Frank Nitti) and Dankery Harv.

Biography

Known for their party-driven, tongue-in-cheek raps, the duo first came to public attention as guests on producer J Dilla's album, Welcome 2 Detroit, in 2001. Prior to this, they had been performing in their hometown, Detroit, since the mid-1990s and had released the 12"s "Everybody Get Up!" and "Me And My Man" b/w "Love (A Thing Of The Past)", both produced by J Dilla.

The group signed a recording deal with MCA Records, but their 2003 album, 48 Hours, was at first rejected by the label, reworked with new production and resubmitted by the group, and finally shelved by the label altogether. Bootlegs of the reworked version eventually surfaced on the underground. The album was entirely produced by J Dilla, who uses very few samples throughout the album, instead choosing to concoct synth-driven beats for the MCs to rhyme over. It is believed that the original version of 48 Hours was more sample based, and that this may have been a factor in it being rejected by MCA, due to sample clearances.[citation needed]

Frank-N-Dank released their follow up album, Xtended Play Version 3.13, in 2006. The album contained production by J Dilla (who passed away before its release), and other Detroit producers such as Black Milk. The song "MCA" details their uphill climb in the music industry. Frank-N-Dank also appeared on DJ Cam's iTunes exclusive song "Smokesum."

Discography

48 Hours (bootleg, 2003)
Xtended Play Version 3.13 (Chisel Sound, 2006)

Sexy
Frank-N-Dank Lyrics

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Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't let you get away from me
Can have you if I wanted to
Can't let you go, no

Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't let you get away from me
Can have you if I wanted to

Can't let you go, no

Looking in my mirror
Thinking 'bout last night
I can't help but see you
Running often through my mind

Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't let you get away from me
Can have you if I wanted to
Can't let you go, no

You were saying, Mary
Don't let go, hold tight
I just wanna hold you
All through the night

This is something that I can't deny
Boy you know your touch just drives me wild
Won't you take my hand, I'll set you free
I want you to belong to me

Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't let you get away from me
Can have you if I wanted to
Can't let you go, no

Oh, oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh

Uh, uh-huh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh-huh, uh
Yo, yo, yo
You might bump into the 'Kiss late night
On the Deegan, speeding
In the drop four-thirty, on my way to rock a birdie
With automatic lead in the car, bread in the car
Plus I'm gettin' head in the car
My wedding tomorrow
More dutchies to the head, the redder you are
After the session with shorty
I'll be better tomorrow
And you know how we are
We always keep more than two
That don't say much
Like to hit a blunt or two
Or don't mind driving with raw in the trunk
Or freaking off for the week
Top flow in the trunk
Just laying back blowing
Twenty five's a skull
The Akitas by the door with bow ties and puffs
Can't let me get away
But you ain't ready for 'Kiss
Got the Chevy and the Six
Wrists heavy and shit
Matter of fact we gonna take a trip
And put the daps up
And cop the pink lemonade Cadillac truck

Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't let you get away from me
Can have you if I wanted to
Can't let you go, no

Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't let you get away from me
Can have you if I wanted to
Can't let you go, no

This is something that I can't deny
Boy you know your touch just drives me wild
Won't you take my hand, I'll set you free
I want you to belong to me

Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't have you
Can't let you go, no
Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't have you
Can't let you go, no

Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't let you get away from me
Can have you if I wanted to
Can't let you go, no

Can't have you if I wanted to
Can't let you get away from me

Can have you if I wanted to
Can't let you go, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Frank-N-Dank's song "Sexy" convey a feeling of desire and attraction towards someone that is pursued but not quite obtained. The repetition of "can't have you if I wanted to" and "can have you if I wanted to" highlights the singer's uncertainty and mixed emotions towards the subject of their affection. The line "Looking in my mirror, thinking bout last night, I can't help but see you" suggests that the singer is reflecting on a recent encounter with this person and can't seem to shake them from their thoughts.

Furthermore, the spoken verse added by Jadakiss adds a layer of complexity to the song. He raps about his dangerous lifestyle, with references to speeding on the highway and carrying weapons, juxtaposed against his desire for companionship with the singer. He also mentions the idea of keeping multiple partners and casually using drugs, which could be interpreted as a contrast to the singer's more monogamous intentions.

Overall, "Sexy" presents a narrative of attraction and longing, but also acknowledges the potential pitfalls and complications that come with pursuing a connection with someone.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't have you if I wanted to
I desire you, but circumstances prevent me from being with you

Can't let you get away from me
I can't bear the thought of losing you

Can have you if I wanted to
I have the opportunity to be with you if I choose to

Can't let you go, no
I don't want to let go of you, ever

Looking in my mirror
Reflecting on my past and present experiences

Thinking 'bout last night
Recalling the events of the previous night

I can't help but see you
You're constantly on my mind and I can't shake off the thought of you

Running often through my mind
Thinking about you all the time

You were saying, Mary
Addressing someone named Mary

Don't let go, hold tight
Please hold me tightly and don't let go

I just wanna hold you
All I want is to embrace you

All through the night
Throughout the entire night

This is something that I can't deny
I can't hide my true feelings about you

Boy you know your touch just drives me wild
Your touch is electric and makes me go crazy

Won't you take my hand, I'll set you free
Let me be the one to guide you and set you free from whatever is troubling you

I want you to belong to me
I want to claim you as mine

Uh, uh-huh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh-huh, uh
Interlude with various sounds

You might bump into the 'Kiss late night
You might run into Kiss late at night

On the Deegan, speeding
Driving on the Deegan Highway at a fast pace

In the drop four-thirty, on my way to rock a birdie
In a convertible Mercedes-Benz 430 and heading to perform a show

With automatic lead in the car, bread in the car
Carrying firearms and money in the car

Plus I'm gettin' head in the car
Receiving oral sex in the car

My wedding tomorrow
I'm getting married the next day

More dutchies to the head, the redder you are
Smoking more marijuana makes you more high and red-eyed

After the session with shorty
After having sex with a woman

I'll be better tomorrow
I'll feel rejuvenated and energized the next day

And you know how we are
You know about my lifestyle and habits

We always keep more than two
We always have more than two of something, possibly referring to drugs or guns

That don't say much
That's not really saying anything important

Like to hit a blunt or two
Enjoy smoking marijuana

Or don't mind driving with raw in the trunk
Don't have a problem driving with illegal substances in the trunk of the car

Or freaking off for the week
Going out and having sex for the whole week

Top flow in the trunk
Having a good sound system in the car trunk

Just laying back blowing
Relaxing and smoking marijuana

Twenty five's a skull
Twenty-five dollars worth of marijuana

The Akitas by the door with bow ties and puffs
Two dogs - Akitas - dressed in bow ties and making puffy sounds

Can't let me get away
You can't let me go

But you ain't ready for 'Kiss
You're not ready for someone like me

Got the Chevy and the Six
Driving a Chevrolet with a V6 engine

Wrists heavy and shit
Wearing lots of heavy jewelry on the wrists

Matter of fact we gonna take a trip
In fact, we're going to go on a journey

And put the daps up
Celebrating by high-fiving

And cop the pink lemonade Cadillac truck
Buying a pink truck from the Cadillac brand

Can't have you if I wanted to
I desire you, but circumstances prevent me from being with you

Can't let you get away from me
I can't bear the thought of losing you

Can have you if I wanted to
I have the opportunity to be with you if I choose to

Can't let you go, no
I don't want to let go of you, ever

Can't have you if I wanted to
I desire you, but circumstances prevent me from being with you

Can't let you get away from me
I can't bear the thought of losing you

Can have you if I wanted to
I have the opportunity to be with you if I choose to

Can't let you go, no
I don't want to let go of you, ever

This is something that I can't deny
I can't hide my true feelings about you

Boy you know your touch just drives me wild
Your touch is electric and makes me go crazy

Won't you take my hand, I'll set you free
Let me be the one to guide you and set you free from whatever is troubling you

I want you to belong to me
I want to claim you as mine

Can't have you if I wanted to
I desire you, but circumstances prevent me from being with you

Can't have you
I am not able to have you

Can't let you go, no
I don't want to let go of you, ever

Can't have you if I wanted to
I desire you, but circumstances prevent me from being with you

Can't have you
I am not able to have you

Can't let you go, no
I don't want to let go of you, ever

Can't have you if I wanted to
I desire you, but circumstances prevent me from being with you

Can't let you get away from me
I can't bear the thought of losing you

Can have you if I wanted to
I have the opportunity to be with you if I choose to

Can't let you go, no
I don't want to let go of you, ever

Can't have you if I wanted to
I desire you, but circumstances prevent me from being with you

Can't let you get away from me
I can't bear the thought of losing you

Can have you if I wanted to
I have the opportunity to be with you if I choose to

Can't let you go, no
I don't want to let go of you, ever

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JULIO CESAR ACOSTA, RICARDO RODRIGUEZ, MAIKEL LA ROSA, VICTOR LOPEZ, OZELL PRIETO

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