American Boy
Kanye West / Estelle Lyrics

Just another one champion sound
We are one of the best musical duos around

Me and Estelle about to get down
Estelle and I are going to perform a great show together

Who the hottest in the world right now
We are one of the most popular and talented musicians in the world currently

Just touched down in London town
We just arrived in London and are excited to explore

Bet they give me a pound
We expect to receive a warm welcome from the people here

Tell them put the money in my hand right now
We want to make sure we get paid for our performance

Tell the promoter we need more seats,
We have sold out all the floor seats and need more space for fans

Take me on a trip, I'd like to go some day
I would like to explore different places and travel the world

Take me to New York, I'd love to see LA
I would love to visit these iconic cities in America

I really want to come kick it with you
I am excited to spend time with you and have fun

You'll be my American boy
You are my cool American companion

He said 'Hey Sister'
He greeted me with a warm hello and respect

It's really really nice to meet ya
He is happy to meet me and enjoys my company

I just met this five foot seven guy who's just my type
I just met a tall man who I find attractive and interesting

I like the way he's speaking his confidence is peaking
I appreciate his confidence and the way he communicates

Don't like his baggy jeans but I'ma like what's underneath it
I don't like his clothing style, but I am attracted to him anyway

And no I ain't been to MIA
I haven't been to Miami before

I heard that Cali never rains and New York heart awaits
I heard that California doesn't rain often and New York is an exciting city

First let's see the west end
Let's explore the west side of London first

I'll show you to my brethren.
I will introduce you to my friends and family

I'm like this American boy, American boy
I really like this American guy I just met

Can we get away this weekend
Can we go on a trip or vacation this weekend?

Take me to Broadway
Take me to the famous Broadway district in New York

Let's go shopping baby maybe then we'll go to a cafe
Let's go shopping together and then relax at a local cafe

Let's go on the subway
Let's ride the subway, a popular form of transportation in cities

Take me to your hood
Take me to your neighborhood or hometown

I neva been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good
I have never visited Brooklyn and am interested in discovering what it's like

Dress in all your fancy clothes
Wear your best or most fashionable attire

Sneaker's looking 'fresh to def' I'm lovin' those shell toes
Your sneakers look really cool and stylish, especially the shell toes

Walkin' that walk
You have a confident and cool way of walking

Talk that slick talk
You have a smooth, charming way of talking

I'm likin' this American Boy, American boy
I'm really enjoying spending time with this attractive American guy

Let them know agwan blud
Let them know what's up, brother/friend

Who killin' 'em in the U-K
Who is doing really well musically in the UK?

Everybody gonna to say you K,
Everyone will say that you are doing great in the UK

Reluctantly, because most of this press don't fuck wit me
I'm hesitant to say that because most media outlets don't support me

Estelle once said to me, cool down down don't act a fool now now
Estelle advised me to stay calm and not do anything foolish

I always act a fool ow ow
I have a tendency to act silly or crazy sometimes

Ain't nothing new now now
This is not surprising, it's just who I am

He crazy, I know what ya thinkin'
People think I'm weird or unconventional

Ribena I know what your drinkin'
I know you are drinking Ribena, a popular blackcurrant drink in the UK

Rap singer, chain blinger
I am a rapper who wears a lot of bling

Holla at the next chick soon as you're blinkin'
As soon as he sees another woman, he is interested in talking to her

What's you're persona, about this American Brama
What is your personality like related to this American drama?

Am I shallow cause all my clothes designer
Am I superficial because I only wear designer clothes?

Dressed smart like a London Bloke
Dressed nicely and stylishly like a fashionable person from London

Before he speak his suit bespoke
Before he even says anything, it's clear that his suit was custom-made for him

And you thought he was cute before
You already thought he was attractive, but now you see how well-dressed he is

Look at this pea coat, tell me he's broke
A pea coat is a type of coat that looks expensive, so there's no way he's poor

And I know you ain't into all that
I know you're not into materialism or wealth

I heard your lyrics I feel your spirit
I listened to your music and sense your positive energy and personality

But I still talk that ca-a-a-sh
But I still like to talk about money and show off a little

Cause a lot wags want to hear it
A lot of people are interested in hearing about money and flaunting wealth

And I'm feelin' like Mike at his baddest
I'm feeling really confident and cool, like Michael Jackson at his best

The Pips at they Gladys and I know they love it
The Pips, who were backup singers for Gladys Knight, love the energy and music we're making

So to hell with all that rubbish
I don't care about anything negative or distracting, let's just focus on the music and having fun

Would you be my love, my love
Will you be my girlfriend or significant other?

Could be mine would you be my love my love, could be mine
It's possible that you could be my girlfriend or partner, would you be interested?

Could you be my love, my love
Is it feasible that you could be my significant other?

Would you be my American boy, American boy
Would you consider being my cool American companion and partner?