Want You
LLOYD FT ANDRE 3000 & NAS Lyrics

I said, "What time you get off?"
I asked her when her shift ends.

She said, "When you get me off"
She gave a flirtatious response hinting at sexual activity.

I kinda laughed but it turned into a cough
I chuckled but mistakenly swallowed something the wrong way, causing a cough.

"Cause I swallowed down the wrong pipe
I accidentally inhaled something into my windpipe instead of my food pipe.

"Whatever that mean, you know old people say it so it sounds right"
I acknowledge that I don't quite understand the expression, but older people often use it for emphasis.

"So I'm standing there embarrassed, if we were both in Paris"
I feel embarrassed by my initial response and wish I could take it back, even if we were in a romantic city like Paris.

"I would have grabbed her by the waist and kissed her, but"
I imagine a romantic scenario where I would have shown my interest physically.

"We in the middle of whole foods, and those foods"
We are currently grocery shopping at Whole Foods, which is known for its healthy and organic food options.

"Ain't supposed to beef, but you'd think they hated tofu"
Although Whole Foods emphasizes plant-based foods, the customers seem to have a disdain for tofu as if it's a rival to meat products.

"Check-in line got rowdy, my vision got cloudy"
The checkout line becomes chaotic, and I become disoriented.

"I started seeing circles like some Audi emblem"
My vision becomes blurred, and I see circular shapes similar to the logo of the car manufacturer Audi.

"I'm hearing them say, come on man"
I hear people telling me to hurry up and move along.

"Do this own your own time, get the hell on, man"
The people in line are frustrated and want me to leave and not hold up the line.

"I walked out, hm, I got bout"
I decide to leave and move on with my day.

"Half-way to my car when I heard shorty shout"
As I am walking away, I hear someone call out to me.

"Three thousand, forgot your credit card, smart move"
The person who called out to me, who apparently knows me as 'Three Thousand,' says that I left my credit card behind.

"By the way, my little sister loves your cartoon"
The person tells me that their younger sister is a fan of a cartoon or show that I am involved in or create.

"Well, here's my name and numb"
As a response, I give the person my contact information so they can reach me.

"If I ain't the one, lose it, if I am, use it"
I tell the person that if I am not the one they are interested in, then they can disregard the information I gave them. However, if they want to pursue something, then they can use my contact information.

"If a man chooses, and he can, do's it"
I acknowledge that if someone wants to pursue something, they have the ability to do so.

"And he don't, don't take it personal, he might be might be swamped"
If the person decides not to reach out or pursue something, I say that they should not take it personally as it could be due to other obligations or responsibilities.

"With making mozzarella, no, making worlds better"
I explain that I am more focused on making a difference or improving life in some way, rather than just making money or cheese in the case of the previous metaphor.

"Cheese will come, believe me, I'm, never focused on the cash"
I assure the person that if they are meant to be with me, it will happen and that I am not overly concerned with financial gain.

"Ask Mel Gibson, Jesus Christ, I'm bout the pass, ion"
I use wordplay to emphasize that my focus is more spiritual and philanthropic than materialistic, referencing both the Christian savior and the chemical element, which is an ion with a positive charge.

"Stop, baby bring that thang back"
I ask the person to return to the subject and conversation at hand.

"You know where my heart at"
I reassure the person that they know where my true feelings lie.

"Shorty, show your boy some love"
I ask the person to show me affection in some way.

"'Cause I'm about to lose it"
I express that I am close to losing control of my emotions or desires.

"With the way you move it, it's been making me do it"
I tell the person that their movements or actions have been enticing and causing me to act on my impulses.

"Girl, tell me what it do"
I ask the person to enlighten me on their feelings or intentions.

"I'll change the game for you"
I express my willingness to alter my usual behavior or lifestyle in order to accommodate the person I'm interested in or to win their affection.

"I'm a player, yes it's true, but"
I admit to having a history of playing the field, but want to show that I am capable of changing my ways.

"Can I be for real?"
I express a desire to be genuine and honest with the person.

"This is how I feel"
I emphasize the sincerity of my emotions and desires.

"I'm in need of love"
I express a longing for love and companionship.

"So let's dip up out of here"
I suggest that we leave the current setting or situation.

"Ooh, you just my type"
I express that the person is someone who fits my preferred type or preference.

"Everything's so right"
I express that everything about the person and situation feels perfect or ideal.

"And I just wanna chill"
I express a desire to relax and unwind with the person.

"Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah"
I make a vocalization that serves as a musical transition between sections of the song.

"She's fine too, but I want you"
I express that while there may be other attractive people around, my interest and focus is on the person I'm addressing.

"I'll admit it, this just ain't no game"
I acknowledge that my feelings and intentions are serious and not just a casual fling or romantic pursuit.

"These just ain't words that I'm spittin'"
I clarify that I'm not just saying empty words or meaningless compliments.

"If you could see the thoughts that's in my head"
I express that my emotions and desires towards the person run deep and intense.

"I'm trippin'"
I admit to feeling overwhelmed or infatuated with the person.

"I'm a player yea it's true"
I reiterate that I have been known to play the field and have a reputation for being a flirt or ladies' man.

"But I'll change the game for you"
I express a willingness to alter my behavior or habits in order to show the person that I'm serious about them.

"I wanna see what it do, ooh"
I express a desire to see where things could go with the person and to explore a potential relationship.

"Yeah, Nas be in the crib low, strip pollin' it"
Nas, a featured artist, describes how he spends his time in a low-key or private setting, engaging in adult entertainment.

"Cold Guinness, bitter taste, slim waist, I'm gon' hit it"
Nas describes the attributes of his drink, Guinness, as well as the physical features of a woman he's interested in.

"We low-key baby, like a baritone"
Nas compares their situation to the low and calming tones of a baritone singer.

"Apple computer, e-mail me to come screw ya"
Nas suggests using modern technology to communicate and make arrangements with the person for romantic activities.

"Run through ya, undo ya bra, gimme medulla, uh"
Nas uses vivid language to describe a sexual encounter, including removing clothing and physically pleasing the woman.

"Ya cute as a movie star, in sin city, Hennessey, my love slave"
Nas compliments the woman's physical appearance and suggests a romantic scenario in Las Vegas, including an alcoholic drink and roleplaying as his lover.

"Lovin' is pimpin', no rest have, with none of 'em"
Nas suggests that love and romance is like the lifestyle of a pimp, constantly navigating multiple romantic partners with no rest.

"I would leave every one of em, you just say it"
Nas suggests that he would give up all other romantic pursuits for the person he's interested in, should they agree to be with him.

"Just leave it the way it is, he ain't aware that sleepin' dogs lie"
Nas advises the person to not unsettle or create drama with a current partner or spouse, as it may lead to unforeseen consequences.

"But keep a sharp eye on him, cause I'm the wrong guy"
Nas implies that he could be a potential romantic threat or danger to the person's current partner or spouse.

"To wanna put this four-five on em, let's get it on, ma"
Nas references a gun as a means of expressing his desire to engage in a romantic or sexual encounter with the person.

"You got my nose wide open"
Nas admits to being smitten or infatuated with the person.

"You already locked down and rot down, but so delicious"
Nas acknowledges that the person is already in a relationship or taken, but still finds them attractive and desirable.

"If he get suspicious, bring up his old mistress"
Nas suggests that if the person's partner becomes suspicious or doubtful, they could distract or deflect by bringing up a past romance or affair they may have had.

"I ain't dry-snitchin', but why should you be feelin' bad"
Nas assures that he's not trying to cause trouble or snitch, but questions why the person should feel guilty for any infidelity or deceit in their relationship.

"Cause I be killin' that, huh?"
Nas implies that he could potentially provide better or more satisfying romantic experiences than the person's current partner.

"Ah, ah, ah-ah, ah"
Another musical transition in the song.

"She's fine too, but I want you"
A repetition of the earlier line, emphasizing the main focus and interest in the song.