Turn It Up
Johnta Austin Lyrics


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Y'all wanna floss wit' us?
All across that, boy, we burnin' up
And all I ask for you to do is to turn it, turn it up

"Y'all know what this is"
Y'all wanna floss wit' us
All across that, boy, we burnin' up
And all I ask for you to do is to turn it, turn it up
C'mon

Saturday night off in Katana
All these girls dressed in Gabbana
Spotted one I've never seen
(Did ya come along?)
It's so lovely just to see ya
Even lovelier to meet ya
Won't you let me buy ya drink?
(What ya sippin' on?)
Now, baby, I'll be honest
When I first saw ya
I couldn't help but think about
What you were like in bed
I ain't tryin' ta sweat ya
I know that I just met ya
But would you agree if I said
We need to

(Be alone)
My car is right outside
(Be alone)
And it ain't too far of a drive
Over to my place
I know all the right songs to play
'Cause I tell you

It ain't nothin' like makin' all kind a love
To some music
Turn the music up
Tongue kissin' and huggin'
Touchin' and rubbin'
To that music
Turn the music up

So if you love that Maxwell
(Turn it up, turn it up)
How about some Jodeci?
(Turn it up, turn it up)
Bump and Grind to R Kelz
All you gotta do is say
J, turn it up

Now we off up in the ride
Crusin' down sunset
Girl, you see T-Pond
Is smellin' so good to me
I wanna love you to Usher
'Cause I know you need it nice and slow
I'm like Ginuwine
You got me (so anxious)
So let me play Tyrese
For my sweet lady
Now I know just what Jan meant
When she said
It's funny how time flies

So if you love that Maxwell
(Turn it up, turn it up)
How about some Jodeci?
(Turn it up, turn it up)
Bump and Grind to R Kelz
All you gotta do is say
J, turn it up

I hear some Mary J
(Turn it up, turn it up)
I know you diggin' Faith
(Turn it up, turn it up)
Don't Alicia got it goin' on
(Turn it up, turn it up)
All you gotta do is say
J, turn it up

Now I'm grown, girl
And if I hit you with a dick one time
You'll be gone, girl
Let's get it on, girl
We'll let the Marvin Gay play
While J do it all night long, girl
I'm in the zone, girl
Turn up your radio
And I guarantee that you'll hear one of my songs, girl
I write hits, gotta crib wit' a elevator in it
Ain't drop one single of my own, girl
Well, back to the groove
Fill the patron more
Baby, you want more
And I'm built to last
Slow motion or fast
We'll have a blast
Get spots you ain't even know you had
Now here's an idea
We ain't waitin' for the crib
Pull over the 550
Let's do it right here
And it seemin' like a dope fiend need a little more in love
So, baby, turn it up

So if you love that Maxwell
(Turn it up, turn it up)
How about some Jodeci?
(Turn it up, turn it up)
Bump and Grind to R Kelz
All you gotta do is say
J, turn it up

One time for Jagged Edge
(Turn it up, turn it up)
And, girl, I know you like 112
(Turn it up, turn it up)
And Luther is the best
(Turn it up, turn it up)
So all you gotta do is say
J, turn it up





Turn it up

Overall Meaning

In the opening lines of "Turn it Up" by Johnta Austin, the artist is asking listeners if they’d like to flaunt their style and party with him. He then goes on to propose that they "turn up" the volume for a night full of excitement. Throughout the song, the artist continues to encourage listeners to get lost in the music to have a blast. The song is set in the context of a night out at a party, where Austin finds himself drawn to a woman he’s never seen before. He is keen to get to know her better, inviting her back to his place, where he suggests they turn up the music and dance together. The song is a classic party anthem, with a catchy beat and lyrics that encourage listeners to let loose and have fun.


Overall, "Turn it Up" is a song about letting go and having a good time. It emphasizes the importance of music in bringing people together and setting the tone for a great night. The lyrics are infused with Austin’s signature smooth R&B sound, and the general mood of the song is one of carefree celebration. This makes it a popular choice for parties and club events.


Line by Line Meaning

Y'all know what this is
This is an invitation for people to join in on the fun.


Y'all wanna floss wit' us
Do you want to be a part of our lifestyle and enjoy with us?


All across that, boy, we burnin' up
We are having the best time ever.


And all I ask for you to do is to turn it, turn it up
I'm asking you to amplify the energy of this moment by turning the music up.


Saturday night off in Katana
It's a Saturday night at the Katana club.


All these girls dressed in Gabbana
All of the women in the club are dressed in designer clothes.


Spotted one I've never seen
I see a woman who is new to me.


It's so lovely just to see ya
I am enjoying seeing you for the first time.


Even lovelier to meet ya
It's even better to meet you in person.


Won't you let me buy ya drink?
Can I buy you a drink as a way to start a conversation?


(What ya sippin' on?)
May I know what you are drinking right now?


Now, baby, I'll be honest
I want to be clear with you.


When I first saw ya
When I first laid eyes on you.


I couldn't help but think about
I couldn't resist thinking about.


What you were like in bed
What kind of lover you might be.


I ain't tryin' ta sweat ya
I don't want to come on too strong.


I know that I just met ya
I understand that we just met.


But would you agree if I said
May I suggest that?


We need to (Be alone)
We should be alone.


My car is right outside
My car is parked outside this club.


And it ain't too far of a drive
It's not a long distance to my place.


Over to my place
Let's go to my house.


I know all the right songs to play
I know the kind of music that will set the mood.


'Cause I tell you!
Trust me on this!


It ain't nothin' like makin' all kind a love
There's nothing like making love.


To some music
While listening to music.


Turn the music up
Turn up the volume of the music, please.


Tongue kissin' and huggin'
We will be kissing and hugging each other intimately.


Touchin' and rubbin'
We will be touching and rubbing each other.


To that music
While enjoying the background music.


So if you love that Maxwell
If you like listening to Maxwell's music.


(Turn it up, turn it up)
Please turn it up more.


How about some Jodeci?
What about Jodeci's music?


Bump and Grind to R Kelz
We can dance to R. Kelly's 'Bump and Grind.'


All you gotta do is say J, turn it up
Just ask me to turn up the music.


Now we off up in the ride
We are now travelling in the car.


Crusin' down sunset
Driving down sunset boulevard.


Girl, you see T-Pond
I'm pointing at the ocean (the 'T-Pond') that we are passing by.


Is smellin' so good to me
The ocean smells so good.


I wanna love you to Usher
I want to make love to you while listening to Usher's music.


'Cause I know you need it nice and slow
I'm aware that you prefer it slow.


I'm like Ginuwine
I'm like Ginuwine, the American singer-songwriter.


You got me (so anxious)
You are making me feel anxious and eager to be with you.


So let me play Tyrese
I want to play music by Tyrese Gibson.


For my sweet lady
For you, my beautiful woman.


Now I know just what Jan meant
Now I understand what Jan was trying to say.


When she said, it's funny how time flies
When she said that it's surprising how quickly time passes.


I hear some Mary J
I can hear Mary J. Blige's music.


I know you diggin' Faith
I know you like Faith Evans.


Don't Alicia got it goin' on?
Alicia Keys is great, isn't she?


One time for Jagged Edge
Let's give a shout out to Jagged Edge.


And, girl, I know you like 112
I know you are a fan of 112.


And Luther is the best
Luther Vandross is the best.


Now I'm grown, girl
I'm a grown-up now, woman.


And if I hit you with a dick one time
If I have sex with you once.


You'll be gone, girl
You'll be completely hooked and won't leave me.


Let's get it on, girl
Let's start having sex.


We'll let the Marvin Gay play
We will listen to Marvin Gaye's music.


While J do it all night long, girl
I will keep making love to you all night long.


I'm in the zone, girl
I'm in the perfect state of mind.


Turn up your radio
Increase the volume on your radio.


And I guarantee that you'll hear one of my songs, girl
And I promise that you will hear one of the songs that I have written.


I write hits, gotta crib wit' a elevator in it
I'm a successful songwriter and I live in a house with an elevator.


Ain't drop one single of my own, girl
I haven't released any singles under my own name.


Well, back to the groove
Let's return to the music.


Fill the patron more
Pour more Patron into our glasses.


Baby, you want more
You want more Patron.


And I'm built to last
I'm strong and long-lasting.


Slow motion or fast
We can do it slow or fast.


We'll have a blast
We're going to have a great time.


Get spots you ain't even know you had
I will touch you in places that you didn't know existed.


Now here's an idea
Here's a spontaneous idea.


We ain't waitin' for the crib
We don't need to wait to get home.


Pull over the 550
Let's park my Mercedes-Benz 550 on the side of the road.


Let's do it right here
Let's have sex right here, right now.


And it seemin' like a dope fiend need a little more in love
It feels like you want more and more love, like a drug addict wanting another dose.


So, baby, turn it up
Therefore, my dear, please turn up the music.




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bonnie Bramlett, Delaney Bramlett, James Samuel Harris, Jason Phillips, Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, Johnta M. Austin, Russell Leon, Terry Steven Lewis

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@jlonzo8

Most underrated songwriter! One of the best to ever do it.

@teezyfbaby252

One of my moms favorite songs. She would always be in a good mood while singing this song. Rest In Peace mom and thanks for the song and memories Johnta Austin 🙏🏾 👼🏾

@Carnesha89

TeezyFBaby aweeee I love it. RIP BEAUTIFUL

@sethtisdale9664

Rip my moms was the same way

@shonvision5009

I'm getting the tacos

@holleygrant2239

Rest in peace to ur mom🌷🎶

@Maggie.duh27

I was 22yrs old when this song came out and I couldn’t stop playing it and more. I remember each worddddddd OMG!!!

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Me that was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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