I Like Dat
Houston/Chingy/Nate Dogg/I-20 Lyrics


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[Chorus]
Whooa whooo
I like that
I like that
Girl twirk that back
Whooo
I like that
I like that
Girl freak that back
Whooa whooo
I like that
I like that
Lets put tha money back
Whoo
I like that
I like that
Girl freak that back

Storm bustin' threw
I see me I see you
Your body's callin'
I'm a put this in tha back

Ill show you
Put ya hands up
Shake it fast on me
I'm lookin' for what you need

The keys in tha pocket and I'm ready to go
I'm on fire like a rocket and I'm ready to blow
Don't stop get ready drop
Turn around and make it pop (pop)
Just drop (drop)

[Chorus]

Some of tha soldiers widin out
Got me back against tha wall
Girl I like that (iIlike that)
Girl you feelin me grinding in between on fighting temptation
Comin over me (comin over me)
I can feel the vibration (feel the vibration)
Off on me (off on me)
Don't stop get ready drop
Turn around and make it pop (pop)
Just drop (drop)

[Chorus]

Yeah yeah yeah
Drop and let me see ya bring it back up top
She's hot like a boiling pot

On tha stove like wove here we go (here we go)
I got me a piece of ya block tonight
And I'm leaving wit somethin' hot tonight
She isn't got tonight

Stop, you thought I lost ya
Grinding it'll cost ya
What I say ya get toss ya
24's on tha whip I stay floss ya
She want to hang wit tha stars so I showed her my bracelet
Grinding replace it

Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah jackpot ? broads
Nigga ? drop forward back clapped tha calls
? and they off of choosin
Then holla at ya boy if you gotta problem Houston

[Chorus]

We all over ya body
Big thick got just start of that party
We ain't gonna hurt nobody
Gimme this gimme that gimme this
We all over ya body
Big thick got just start of that party
We ain't gonna hurt nobody
Gimme this gimme that gimme this

[Chorus]

Yeah yeah yeah
Turn around from tha back and um I like that
Let me see it from tha front and uh I like that
Yeah you know how we do
Turn around




Come here
Let me see ya back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Like Dat" by Houston, Chingy, Nate Dogg, and I-20 are about the sexual attraction between men and women, with a focus on the way women move their bodies. The chorus repeats the phrase "I like that" with variations on what the girls should do: "girl twerk that back" and "girl freak that back." The song is about finding sexual pleasure and expressing it through dancing and physical contact.


The opening lines of the song suggest that there is a connection between the storm outside and the sexual tension inside the room where the singer and his partner are located. The storm symbolizes the intensity of the situation, with lightning representing the passion that the two people share. The singer urges his partner to "put her hands up" and "shake it fast" while he looks for what she needs, suggesting that he wants to please her sexually. The verse ends with a call to "turn around and make it pop," further emphasizing the importance of the visual and physical elements of attraction.


The second verse includes references to conflict and temptation, with the singer grinding against his partner despite the obstacles in their way. He claims to feel the "vibration" of her body, reinforcing the theme of physical sensation. The verse ends with another call to "turn around and make it pop," emphasizing that the dance moves are not just enjoyable but essential for building sexual tension. The song concludes with a final repetition of "I like that," interjected with instructions for the woman to turn around and show off her body.


Line by Line Meaning

Whooa whooo
Expressing excitement and approval


I like that
I find that attractive and enjoyable


I like that
I find that attractive and enjoyable


Girl twirk that back
Please move your hips in a suggestive way


Whooo
Expressing excitement and approval


I like that
I find that attractive and enjoyable


I like that
I find that attractive and enjoyable


Girl freak that back
Please move your hips in a suggestive way


Whooa whooo
Expressing excitement and approval


I like that
I find that attractive and enjoyable


I like that
I find that attractive and enjoyable


Lets put tha money back
Let's engage in some kind of transaction or wager


Whoo
Expressing excitement and approval


I like that
I find that attractive and enjoyable


I like that
I find that attractive and enjoyable


Girl freak that back
Please move your hips in a suggestive way


Storm bustin' threw
referring to the energy and excitement of the environment


I see me I see you
I can see that we are present and participating in the energy of the environment


Your body's callin'
referring to the powerful physical attraction between two people


I'm a put this in tha back
I'm going to enjoy this experience and remember it fondly


Ill show you
I want to demonstrate my desire to participate


Put ya hands up
Raise your hands in a celebratory way


Shake it fast on me
Move your body quickly and ritmically against me


I'm lookin' for what you need
I want to understand how to please you and make you feel good


The keys in tha pocket and I'm ready to go
I'm prepared to engage in whatever activity we desire


I'm on fire like a rocket and I'm ready to blow
I'm full of energy and ready to experience pleasure


Don't stop get ready drop
Don't stop your movements, keep going


Turn around and make it pop (pop)
Please turn around and move your hips in a suggestive way


Just drop (drop)
Keep moving and showing your attractive features


[Chorus]
Repeating the main message of the song


Some of tha soldiers widin out
referring to the people in the environment and the energy they are emitting


Got me back against tha wall
creating a sense of powerlessness or being cornered


Girl I like that (iIlike that)
repeating the message that the singer is attracted and enjoying the experience


Girl you feelin me grinding in between on fighting temptation
referring to a sensual interaction and the struggle to resist it


Comin over me (comin over me)
feeling overwhelmed by desire


I can feel the vibration (feel the vibration)
the physical sensation of attraction and pleasure


Off on me (off on me)
referring to the energy and attraction between two people


Don't stop get ready drop
Don't stop your movements, keep going


Turn around and make it pop (pop)
Please turn around and move your hips in a suggestive way


Just drop (drop)
Keep moving and showing your attractive features


[Chorus]
Repeating the main message of the song


Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and approval


Drop and let me see ya bring it back up top
Referring to suggestive movements with the body and the singer's enjoyment of it


She's hot like a boiling pot
Referring to the singer's attraction to the person he is dancing with


On tha stove like wove here we go (here we go)
Creating a feeling of excitement and anticipation


I got me a piece of ya block tonight
Referring to the singer's enjoyment of the person he is dancing with


And I'm leaving wit somethin' hot tonight
Referring to the singer's desire for physical pleasure


She isn't got tonight
Referring to the fact that the singer has found a worthy partner for the night


Stop, you thought I lost ya
Referring to the singer's ability to attract and keep a partner's attention


Grinding it'll cost ya
Referring to the effort and energy required to participate in a sensual dance


What I say ya get toss ya
Referring to the singer's dominant personality and his willingness to dismiss someone who doesn't meet his expectations


24's on tha whip I stay floss ya
Referring to the singer's material possessions and his enjoyment of them


She want to hang wit tha stars so I showed her my bracelet
Referring to the singer's ability to provide luxury and high-status experiences for his partner


Grinding replace it
Referring to the pleasure of a sensual dance and its ability to replace other concerns in the moment


Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and approval


Yeah jackpot ? broads
Referring to the abundance of attractive partners available


Nigga ? drop forward back clapped tha calls
Referring to suggestive dance moves and the excitement of the environment


? and they off of choosin
Referring to the abundance of options and competition for partners


Then holla at ya boy if you gotta problem Houston
Referring to the singer's dominance and willingness to confront challengers


[Chorus]
Repeating the main message of the song


We all over ya body
Referring to the attractive features of the people in the environment and the desire to engage with them


Big thick got just start of that party
Referring to the energy and excitement of the party and the singer's enjoyment of it


We ain't gonna hurt nobody
Assuring that everyone is having fun and there is no harmful intent


Gimme this gimme that gimme this
Referring to the physical pleasure and enjoyment of the environment


We all over ya body
Referring to the attractive features of the people in the environment and the desire to engage with them


Big thick got just start of that party
Referring to the energy and excitement of the party and the singer's enjoyment of it


We ain't gonna hurt nobody
Assuring that everyone is having fun and there is no harmful intent


Gimme this gimme that gimme this
Referring to the physical pleasure and enjoyment of the environment


[Chorus]
Repeating the main message of the song


Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and approval


Turn around from tha back and um I like that
Referring to the physical features of the person he is dancing with and his enjoyment of them


Let me see it from tha front and uh I like that
Referring to the physical features of the person he is dancing with and his enjoyment of them


Yeah you know how we do
Reaffirming the shared sense of enjoyment and energy in the environment


Turn around
Asking the person he is dancing with to turn around and move in a suggestive way


Come here
Inviting the person he is dancing with to come closer


Let me see ya back
Asking the person he is dancing with to show a suggestive part of their body




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alonzo Lee, Bobby Sandimanie, Houston Summers, Howard Bailey, Mischke J Butler, Nathaniel D. Hale, Shamar Daugherty, Steve Prudholme

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@newculture6784

2024 Peeps Here
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@GLaYn

Nate Dogg took the track to another realm! RIP G!

@ehall5805

Damn give me 24 hours of these classics in a club. No BS, just pure fun and good vibes. Damn I took the past for granted of what we was blessed with

@wilk44

We all did, we didnt know my man.

@GeminiJo

I'll never forget hearing the story of his meltdown. Always loved this song. I hope he's doing well. Rest in peace Nate Dogg.

@user-us7cr7jf4u

Yeah rip big nate dogg always remember u thru ur music

@candy-sj

What meltdown?

@GeminiJo

@@candy-sj he had a mental breakdown right after this song. He gouged his eye out.

@candy-sj

@@GeminiJo 😮 oh no that's horrible

@LaneyaWiles

@@candy-sj And he was so cute to me. I remember that devastating news!

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