Singer-songwriter Liam Payne has been in the studio since the beginning of 2017 working on his solo music. He posted pictures of him on his social media while being in the studio.
At the beginning of May 2017, hip-hop rapper Quavo from the hip-hop group Migos first teased the collaboration. He announced the collaboration during in an interview with Tim Westwood saying, “I just came from a video today. My boy Liam from One Direction. We just shot that. Crazy vid. Crazy visuals. Crazy team. Cool guy, nice guy. It’s goin’ up. I wasn’t even supposed to say that. It’s gonna be a surprise though. Surprise!"
On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Liam posted on his social media a snippet of “Strip That Down” with beats of the song playing. With the caption of the “Eyes” emoji. A day later, on Thursday, May 11, 2017, Liam revealed the title of the song and rapper Quavo from the hip-hop group Migos will be featured on the track. The snippet of the song was Quavo singing his part of the lyrics, “Get down girl, love when you hit the ground, girl”.
"Strip That Down" is co-written by British singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran who has worked with One Direction in the past as well. It was confirmed by Liam in an interview.
According to Billboard, “Strip That Down” reached #1 on Twitter Trending 140 real-time chart 7 hours after it released. This song also reached #1 on iTunes Chart in 10 different countries prior to its released. The song reached a peak of number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Payne’s highest peaking single to date on the Hot 100.
Strip That Down
Liam Payne Lyrics
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Quavo
Yo yo
You know, I've been taking some time
And I've been keeping to myself (self)
I had my eyes up on the prize
Ain't watching anybody else
Yeah, you're bad for my health
I love the cards, that I've been dealt
Do you feel the same as well?
You know, I used to be in 1D (now I'm out, free)
People want me for one thing (that's not me)
I'm not changing, the way, that I (used to be)
I just wanna have fun and (get rowdy)
One Coke and Bacardi (sippin' lightly)
When I walk inside the party (girls on me)
F1 type Ferrari (6 gear speed)
Girl, I love it when your body (grinds on me)
Oh yeah
You know, I love it, when the music's loud
But c'mon, strip that down for me, baby
Now there's a lot of people in the crowd
But only you can dance with me
So put your hands on my body
And swing that round for me, baby (swing)
You know, I love it when the music's loud
But c'mon, strip that down for me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, strip that down, girl
Love when you hit the ground, girl (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, strip that down, girl
Love, when you hit the ground
You know, that since the day I met you
Yeah, you swept me off my feet
You know, that I don't need no money
When your love is beside me
Yeah, you opened up my heart
And then you threw away the key
Girl, now it's just you and me
And you don't care 'bout where I've been
You know, I used to be in 1D (now I'm out, free)
People want me for one thing (that's not me)
I'm not changing, the way that I (used to be)
I just wanna have fun and (get rowdy, ooh)
One Coke and Bacardi (sippin' lightly)
When I walk inside the party (girls on me)
F1 type Ferrari (6 gear speed)
Girl, I love it when your body (grinds on me, baby)
Ooh
You know, I love it, when the music's loud
But c'mon, strip that down for me, baby
Now there's a lot of people in the crowd
But only you can dance with me
So put your hands on my body
And swing that round for me, baby (yeah)
You know, I love it when the music's loud
But c'mon, strip that down for me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Baby, uh, strip that down, girl
Love when you hit the ground, girl (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (strip that down)
Oh, strip that down, girl
Love, when you hit the ground (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, strip that down, girl
Love when you hit the ground, girl (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (yeah)
Oh, strip that down, girl
Love, when you hit the ground (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Quavo)
She gon' strip it down for a thug, yeah (strip it down)
Word around town, she got the buzz, yeah (word)
Five shots in, she in love now (shots)
I promise, when we pull up, shut the club down (hey)
I took her from her man, don't nobody know (know)
If you brought the CL, better drive slow (slow)
She know how to make me feel with my eyes closed (skrrt skrrt)
Anything goes down with the Huncho (Huncho)
You know, I love it, when the music's loud
But c'mon, strip that down for me, baby
Now there's a lot of people in the crowd
But only you can dance with me
So put your hands on my body
And swing that round for me, baby
You know, I love it when the music's loud
But c'mon, strip that down for me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, c'mon, strip that down for me
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Ayy)
Don't say nothing, girl, strip that down for me (strip it down)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
All I want, girl, if you strip that down for me (strip it down)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You're the one, girl, c'mon, strip that down for me
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
The lyrics to Liam Payne's "Strip That Down" are playful and flirtatious, as they describe the excitement and thrill of falling in love and having fun. Payne starts by saying that he has been taking some time, keeping to himself, and focusing on his goals. However, he finds himself in love with this girl, who is bad for his health but irresistible. He wants to have fun and get rowdy with her, enjoying some drinks, and dancing together. He loves being the center of attention with the girls, and the power to make anyone's head spin.
Payne also describes how he used to be part of One Direction but is now free to enjoy his life as he pleases. He is not changing for anyone, and he just wants to have fun. Quavo's verse is a bit more explicit but fits in with the overall theme of the song.
The chorus is catchy and encourages the girl to strip that down and dance with him, enjoying the music and the moment. He promises to shut the club down and have a good time with her. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, perfect for dancing and having a good time with friends.
Overall, the song is about falling in love and wanting to have fun, enjoying life with someone special. It's a feel-good tune that celebrates living in the moment and being carefree.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, I've been taking some time
I've been taking some time to myself.
And I've been keeping to myself (self)
I've been staying to myself and not interacting with others.
I had my eyes up on the prize
I was focused on achieving my goals.
Ain't watching anybody else
I wasn't paying attention to others.
But your love, it hit me hard, girl
But then your love caught my attention and affected me deeply.
Yeah, you're bad for my health
Your love is harmful to me, but I can't resist it.
I love the cards, that I've been dealt
I like the way things have turned out for me.
Do you feel the same as well?
Do you share the same feelings?
You know, I used to be in 1D (now I'm out, free)
I used to be in One Direction, but now I'm a solo artist.
People want me for one thing (that's not me)
Some people only see me for one aspect of myself, but that's not the whole picture.
I'm not changing, the way, that I (used to be)
I'm not changing who I am just because I'm a solo artist now.
I just wanna have fun and (get rowdy)
I just want to have a good time and be wild.
One Coke and Bacardi (sippin' lightly)
I'm lightly drinking a mix of Coke and Bacardi.
When I walk inside the party (girls on me)
Whenever I go to a party, girls flock to me.
F1 type Ferrari (6 gear speed)
I drive an F1 type Ferrari, which is fast and has six gears.
Girl, I love it when your body (grinds on me)
I love it when you dance up close to me.
You know, I love it, when the music's loud
I love it when the music is loud and energetic.
But c'mon, strip that down for me, baby
But please, take off your clothes for me, baby.
Now there's a lot of people in the crowd
There are a lot of people around us right now.
But only you can dance with me
But only you can dance with me.
So put your hands on my body
So touch my body with your hands.
And swing that round for me, baby (swing)
And move your body in a circular motion for me, baby.
Oh, strip that down, girl
Oh, take your clothes off for me, girl.
Love when you hit the ground, girl (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I love it when you dance energetically, girl.
You know, that since the day I met you
Since the day I met you.
Yeah, you swept me off my feet
You made me fall in love with you quickly.
You know, that I don't need no money
I don't need money when I'm with you.
When your love is beside me
When you're with me.
Yeah, you opened up my heart
You made me open up emotionally.
And then you threw away the key
And then you made it so I couldn't close off again.
Girl, now it's just you and me
Now it's just you and me.
And you don't care 'bout where I've been
You don't care about my past.
I'm not changing, the way that I (used to be)
I'm not going back to my old ways just because we're together.
I just wanna have fun and (get rowdy, ooh)
I just want us to have fun and be wild together.
Girl, I love it when your body (grinds on me, baby)
I love it when you dance close to me, baby.
And swing that round for me, baby (yeah)
And move your body in a circular motion for me, baby.
Baby, uh, strip that down, girl
Take your clothes off for me, girl.
Love when you hit the ground, girl (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (strip that down)
I love it when you dance energetically, girl.
Love when you hit the ground (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I love it when you dance energetically.
(Quavo)
She gon' strip it down for a thug, yeah (strip it down)
She's going to take off her clothes for a gangster.
Word around town, she got the buzz, yeah (word)
People are talking about her, saying she's popular.
Five shots in, she in love now (shots)
After drinking five shots, she's now in love with me.
I promise, when we pull up, shut the club down (hey)
I promise that we'll arrive and make the party amazing.
I took her from her man, don't nobody know (know)
I took her from her previous boyfriend, and nobody knows.
If you brought the CL, better drive slow (slow)
If you brought the Mercedes-Benz CL, you should drive it slowly.
She know how to make me feel with my eyes closed (skrrt skrrt)
She knows how to make me feel good even when my eyes are closed.
Anything goes down with the Huncho (Huncho)
Anything can happen with Quavo present.
And swing that round for me, baby
And move your body in a circular motion for me, baby.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, c'mon, strip that down for me
Please, take your clothes off for me.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Ayy)
Don't say nothing, girl, strip that down for me (strip it down)
Don't say anything, just take your clothes off for me.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
All I want, girl, if you strip that down for me (strip it down)
All I want is for you to take your clothes off for me.
You're the one, girl, c'mon, strip that down for me
You're the one I want, so please take your clothes off for me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Thompson, Charles Miller, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Harold Brown, Howard Scott, Lee Oskar Levitin, Leroy Jordan, Liam James Payne, Morris Dickerson, Orville Burrell, Quavious Keyate Marshall, Rickardo George Ducent, Shaun Pizzonia, Steve McCutcheo
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@davecarlson4586
1D: we cant dance.
Liam: Correction, you guys cant.
@courtneymarklew7239
Haha that's a good one that is 😅😂.
@utugiitanya7611
Wow somehow that just makes me laugh so hard until my sides hurt.
@keanadominguez9622
Fr did y’all see his x-factor dance
@catalinarivera6739
LOL lov u
@sakshimakhloga8551
Directioners
Stream drag me down to make it 1 billion before one direction 10th anniversary
@fueckinavocados
Louis in 2013 - We're just normal guys but Terrible Terrible Dancers
Liam - "I used to be in 1D now I'm free"
@luckyrage1000
NO OFFENCE but He can't really dance thats why he have other dancers dancing but its a NORMAL THING to not know how to dance
@fueckinavocados
@@luckyrage1000 *throws your opinion in the dustbin*
@luckyrage1000
@@fueckinavocados im sorry i know it will offend you but i didn't say he can't sing i only say he can't dance which is normal