808
Kalin & Myles Lyrics
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Talkin’ out of control
Girl show me what you got
Drop that thing to the floor
If our love was a song
I’d put that record on
Over and over and over
Beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
Look I said aye, lil mama I can see you twerk nice
See you doin’ that thing with your hips that I like
You should slide through, we could kick it for the night
I won’t give it to you wrong, girl I’ll give it to you right
Main thing, you know what it could be
All up in my arms, you know where you should be
Now just give me the word, I’ll be your melody
'Cause you I know I could see us livin’ happy everly
After
I now what you wanted from the very start
And I can tell you feel it too when we’re apart
But we’re here right now with the lights turned down
And the night’s still young
And it’s clear right now how you feel right now
Tryna have some fun
Let’s go over the top
Talkin’ out of control
Girl show me what you got
Drop that thing to the floor
If our love was a song
I’d put that record on
Over and over and over
Girl you got my heart beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
I see ‘em talkin’ but I’m hardly phased
I can’t hear ‘em got the bass pumpin’ louder than a Harley race
And what we got girl is far from fake
I wanna take you out shopping and buy you Cartier
That’s just how much you mean to me
When I’m with you I don’t go outside for beautiful scenery
Come over you don’t need a key cause I gave you the garage code
That’s how you know it’s real
Head over heels, girl you got no idea, damn
I now what you wanted from the very start
And I can tell you feel it too when we’re apart
But we’re here right now with the lights turned down
And the night’s still young
And it’s clear right now how you feel right now
Tryna have some fun
Let’s go over the top
Talkin’ out of control
Girl show me what you got
Drop that thing to the floor
If our love was a song
I’d put that record on
Over and over and over
Girl you got my heart beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
Beating like a 808
The song "808" by Kalin & Myles is a playful and upbeat love song about a seemingly casual, no-strings-attached relationship that gradually reveals deeper feelings. The lyrics describe a party-like atmosphere, with the music blasting and the night still young as the singer urges the girl to let loose and show him what she's got. Despite the upbeat tone, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and longing, with the male singer admitting that he knows what the girl wants and that he can tell she feels the same way when they're apart. He also expresses his desire to take her shopping and shower her with gifts, indicating that his feelings for her are genuine and romantic and not just about physical attraction.
The chorus, which repeats the line "Girl you got my heart beating like a 808", refers to the Roland TR-808 drum machine, which was widely used in hip hop and electronic music in the 1980s and has a distinctive, deep bass sound. The 808 has become iconic in music history for its influence on the development of hip hop, dance, and pop music, and its sound has been imitated and sampled countless times since its invention. In using this reference, the song creates a connection between the physical sensation of being moved by the music and the emotional impact of falling in love. Overall, the lyrics of "808" convey a sense of carefree fun and youthful energy while also hinting at deeper emotions and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Let’s go over the top
Let's take things to the extreme
Talkin’ out of control
Speaking in a wild, uninhibited manner
Girl show me what you got
Demonstrate your abilities or qualities to me
Drop that thing to the floor
Dance suggestively and erotically
If our love was a song
If our relationship had a soundtrack
I’d put that record on
I would play that song repeatedly
Over and over and over
Again and again, without end
Girl you got my heart beating like a 808
You make my heart race like a drum machine
Beating like a 808
Repeatedly pulsating
Look I said aye, lil mama I can see you twerk nice
Hey, I can see that you are skilled at dancing provocatively
See you doin’ that thing with your hips that I like
I appreciate the way you move your body in a sensual manner
You should slide through, we could kick it for the night
You should come over and spend the evening with me
I won’t give it to you wrong, girl I’ll give it to you right
I will treat you well and respect your boundaries
Main thing, you know what it could be
The primary factor is that we both know what we want
All up in my arms, you know where you should be
You should be close to me, in a romantic embrace
Now just give me the word, I’ll be your melody
If you agree, I will be your musical partner in a loving relationship
'Cause you I know I could see us livin’ happy everly
I can envision a future of enduring joy and contentment with you
I now what you wanted from the very start
I understand your desires and intentions since the beginning
And I can tell you feel it too when we’re apart
I sense that you share the same feelings when we are separated
But we’re here right now with the lights turned down
However, in this moment, we are together with an intimate atmosphere
And the night’s still young
We have plenty of time to enjoy each other's company
And it’s clear right now how you feel right now
It is apparent how you are currently feeling
Tryna have some fun
We are attempting to have an enjoyable time together
I see ‘em talkin’ but I’m hardly phased
I am aware of others' gossip, but it does not bother me
I can’t hear ‘em got the bass pumpin’ louder than a Harley race
I cannot hear them because the music is too loud
And what we got girl is far from fake
What we share is genuine and authentic
I wanna take you out shopping and buy you Cartier
I desire to purchase luxurious gifts for you
That’s just how much you mean to me
It demonstrates the depth of my feelings for you
When I’m with you I don’t go outside for beautiful scenery
I find being with you to be more fulfilling than external beauty
Come over you don’t need a key cause I gave you the garage code
You have access to my home, indicating a level of trust and intimacy
That’s how you know it’s real
This symbolizes the genuineness of our relationship
Head over heels, girl you got no idea, damn
I am deeply in love with you and you may not even realize it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KALIN JURE WHITE, MYLES BLAKE PARRISH
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