Want You
Lloyd feat. Lil' Wayne Lyrics


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Hey, boy you never had much game
Thought I needed to upgrade
So I went and walked away way way
Now, I see you've been hanging out
With that other girl in town
Looking like a pair of clowns clowns clowns

Remember all the things that you and I did first?
And now you're doing them with her
Remember all the things that you and I did first?
You got me, got me like this
And now you're taking her to every restaurant
And everywhere we went, come on!
And now you're taking her to every restaurant
You got me, got me like this

Boy you can say anything you want
I don't give a shh, no one else can have ya
I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back
I broke it off thinking you'd be cryin'
Now I feel like shh looking at you flyin'
I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back

Please, this ain't even jealousy
She ain't got a thing on me
Tryin' to rock them ugly jeans jeans jeans
You clearly didn't think this through
If what I've been told is true
You'll be crawling back like boo hoo hoo

Remember all the things that you and I did first?
And now you're doing them with her
Remember all the things that you and I did first?
You got me, got me like this
And now you're taking her to every restaurant
And everywhere we went, come on!
And now you're taking her to every restaurant
You got me, got me like this

Boy you can say anything you want
I don't give a shh, no one else can have ya
I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back
I broke it off thinking you'd be cryin'
Now I feel like shh looking at you flyin'
I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back

Ooh, I thought you'd still be mine
When I kissed you goodbye uh oh uh oh
Ooh, and you might be with her
But I still had you first uh oh uh oh

Remember all the things that you and I did first?
And now you're doing them with her
Remember all the things that you and I did first?
You got me, got me like this

Boy you can say anything you want
I don't give a shh, no one else can have ya
I want you back, I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back
I broke it off thinking you'd be cryin'
Now I feel like shh looking at you flyin'
I want you back, I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back

Oh, I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back

Oh, I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back





Does it sound like a helicopter?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Want You by Lloyd feat. Lil Wayne are about a man who is drawn to a woman at the grocery store. Lloyd sings about his desire for the woman's love and how she moves in a way that makes him want to pursue her. He is willing to leave his player lifestyle to be with her. The lyrics reveal a sense of vulnerability and a willingness to take a chance on love, despite the potential risks involved. Lil Wayne adds a verse in which he expresses his admiration for the woman and his willingness to pursue her, even if it means going against social norms and expectations.


The lyrics of the song demonstrate a complex interplay between desire, vulnerability, and social expectations. One of the most interesting aspects of the song is the use of multiple voices, each expressing a different perspective on the same situation. Lloyd's verses focus on his own desire for the woman, while Lil Wayne's verse highlights the societal pressures and constraints that can impact romantic relationships. The use of these multiple voices creates a sense of complexity and depth that is not often found in pop music.


Another interesting aspect of the song is the use of metaphors and wordplay. For example, Lloyd sings about how the woman's movements make him want to "change the game for you", which can be interpreted both literally and figuratively. Similarly, Lil Wayne's verse is full of clever wordplay and cultural references, such as his reference to "old mistress" and his comparison of the woman to a "movie star".


Overall, the lyrics of the song Want You by Lloyd feat. Lil Wayne are a powerful and insightful exploration of desire, vulnerability, and social expectations. The use of multiple voices and metaphors creates a sense of depth and complexity that is rarely found in pop music.


Line by Line Meaning

I said, "what time you get off?"
Asking a woman what time she gets off work


She said, "when you get me off"
She gave a flirty response to his question


I kinda laughed but it turned into a cough
His laughter turned into a cough because he was embarrassed


Because I swallowed down the wrong pipe
He coughed because he accidentally swallowed something down the wrong pipe


Whatever that mean, you know old people say it so it sounds right
He made a comment about an old saying and how it doesn't necessarily have a clear meaning


So I'm standing there embarrassed, if we were both in Paris
He felt embarrassed by the situation they were in at the time


I would have grabbed her by the waist and kissed her, but
He expressed a desire to kiss her if they were in a different situation


We in the middle of whole foods, and those fools
They were in the grocery store Whole Foods


Ain't supposed to beef, but you'd think they hated tofu the
There was tension in the store between people who were arguing about something relatively minor


Check-out line got rowdy, my vision got cloudy
The situation escalated and became chaotic


I started seeing some circles like some audi
He was feeling dizzy or disoriented


Emblem, I'm hearing them say, 'come on man
He was hearing people trying to break up the argument


Do this own your own time, get the hell on, man'
Someone was telling others to leave and not cause a scene


I walked out, mmm, I got bout
He left the grocery store and walked away from the situation


Half-way to my car when I heard shorty shout
He was halfway to his car when someone called out to him


"3000, forgot your credit card," smart move
The person who called out to him reminded him that he forgot his credit card and made a smart move


"By the way, my little sister loves your cartoon"
The person who called out to him also mentioned that their sister loved his cartoon


Well, here's my name and numb
He gave the person his name and phone number


If I ain't the one/
If he's not the right guy for her


Lose it/
She should lose his number


If I am/
If he is the right guy for her


Use it
She should keep his number and use it to get in touch with him


If a man chooses/
If a man decides to do something


And he can, lose it/
He could lose his chance with her


And he don't, don't take it personal, he might be might be swamped
If he doesn't lose his chance, don't take it personally if he's too busy


With making mozarella - no, making worlds bettter
He is busy with his work, making the world a better place


Cheese will come, believe me I'm, never focussed on the cash
He'll eventually have success, but he's not focused on money


Ask Mel Gibson, Jesus Christ, I'm bout the pass... ion
He is passionate about what he does, like Mel Gibson and Jesus Christ


STOP, baby bring that thang back
He asked her to stop and come back to him


You know where my heart at
She knows where he stands emotionally


Shorty show ya boy some love
He asked her to show him some affection


Cause I'm about to lose it
He's about to lose control


With the way you move it
She is tempting him with her movements


It's making me wanna get to it
He is feeling very aroused


Girl tell me what it do
He wants her to tell him what she wants to do


I'll change the game for you
He's willing to do something to make her happy


I'm a player, yes it's true, but...
He admits he's a player


Can I be for real?
Can he be honest with her?


This is how I feel
He's expressing his true emotions


I'm in need of love
He's looking for love


So let's dip up out of here
He wants to leave with her


Oooh, you just my type
She is his type


Everything so right
Everything feels perfect between them


And I just wanna chill
He just wants to relax with her


Ahh, ahh-ahh, ahhh-ahhhh...
Adlib sounds


She's fine too, but I want you...
He's interested in her, not someone else who is also attractive


Admit it, I knoe you want me too
He thinks she wants him too


Don't cha?
Isn't that right?


You got sum street love in my crew
She's caught his attention because she's surrounded by his type of people


Don't' cha?
Isn't that right?


You can bring ya girls
She can bring her friends along


I'm ah bring my crew
He's bringing his crew with him


We be bumping threw
They'll be dancing


Like OOOO
Adlib sound


I wanna see what it do
He wants to see how they'll vibe together


These just ain't words that I'm spittin
He's not just saying empty words


If you could see that thoughts that's in my head
If she could see what he's thinking


I'm trippin, I'm a player, yeah it's true
He's just being honest; he is a player


But I'll change the game for you
He's willing to change for her


Wanna see what it do, oooh...
He really wants to see how things will go between them


Ahh, ahh, ahh-ahhh, ahhhh...
Adlib sounds


Yeah, Nas be in the crib low, strip poll in it
Nas is at home, relaxing


Cold guinness, bitter taste, slim waist, I'm gon hit it
He's drinking beer and wants to have sex with a woman who has a slim waist


We low-key baby, like a baritone
They're keeping things quiet, like a baritone voice


Apple computer, e-mail me to come scoop ya
He's suggesting that they use email to communicate


Run through ya, undo ya bra, gimme medulla, uh
He's suggesting they have sex and he'll take control


Ya cute as a movie star, in sin city, hennessey, my love slave
She's attractive and he wants to drink with and have sex with her


Lovin is pimpin, no rest have, with none of 'em
He's saying he's always looking for love and affection


I would leave every one of em, you just say it
He's willing to leave all the other girls just for her


Just leave it where it is, he ain't aware of sleeping dogs lie
She should leave their relationship where it is because he doesn't want to create more problems


But keep a sharp eye on him, cause I'm the wrong guy
She should be careful because he's not the right guy for a serious relationship


To wanna put this four-five on em, let's get it on, ma
He's suggesting that they have sex


You got my nose wide open
He's really into her


You already locked down and rot down, but so delicious
She's already seeing someone, but he's still attracted to her


If he get suspicious, bring up his old mistress
If her boyfriend gets suspicious, she should mention his old girlfriend to throw him off


I ain't dry-snitchin, but why should you be feelin bad
He's not trying to get her in trouble, but she shouldn't feel guilty


Cause I be killin that, huh?
He's suggesting that he's better in bed than her current boyfriend




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAVAN KOTECHA, KARL SCHUSTER

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Comments from YouTube:

@whatever

Man, wish I could go back in time to 2007 / 2008... music isn't the same

@creativelycrazy6869

someone finally , actually think like I do

@Rickster2300

+whatever holy shit who knew you listened to this. love your channel

@chrishansen9408

+St Louis lol

@MrRobjs83

Yeah this was a hit,

@PeteS_1994

People were saying the exact same thing back in 2007/8

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@dobryden77

This song didn't get the coverage it deserved. I remember being amazed by it back then and it's still so catchy now. Also Lloyd's hairrrrr, ugh, I can't handle all of this sexiness. I remember the first time this came out and we had only seen him in braids. I am on a total Lloyd binge, but seriously though, he is so insanely talented and deserves more recognition!

@ActionFarter

Thats because Lil Wayne ruined the song with that wack ass homage verse to Rakims song

@TSpancer80

For sure

@LaYoutuber954

What are you talking about yes it did … it was on 106 & park everyday and the radio …..

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