Style
Mis-Teeq Lyrics


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You got a hot date on your arm
You got good looks and plenty charm
You got a nice ride and everything
Ain't nothing wrong with you
You got a good job respectable
You got a nice crib you got it all
You're so well dressed and well behaved
But you just don't turn me on

My girls say I'm crazy
And that I should go with you
Think you're so amazing
That's the only thing to do
They say I'll be sorry you'll regret it if you don't
They don't need to worry
I know exactly what I want

[Chorus]
I like a man with a hip-hop style
I like a man with a drop-top ride
I like a man who's independent
Uh huh huh say it again
I like a man with a hip-hop style
I like a man who can drive me wild
I like a man who can take control
Uh huh huh huh that's all

I need a rude boy with some edge
I need a ruff-neck makin' ends
I need a hot player hustlin'
Now that's what I want
I need a t-shirt with some jeans uh
That's just how it is
I need a good lover to do me right
Somebody that can turn me on

My girls say I'm crazy
And that I could go with you
Think you're so amazing
That's the only thing to do
They say I'll be sorry you'll regret it if you don't
You don't have to worry
I know exactly what I want

[Chorus]

I know just what I like
And I know when it's right
I don't need nobody else to tell me no oh
I just want to be free to be who I want to be
Can you blame me

Yo you ready for this one ladies Check it out
We like a man that is independent
Won't be asking for your pocket money or to pay rent
So stand up on your own and don't be given me no stress
Your showing me positions just to keep my interest
I like the way your lips and your hair look cris
But I'm commanding everything I'm doing in my midst
Eternally, intelligent, thats how a women is
You better pull the right strings
If you wanna get with this





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Style" by Mis-Teeq is about the singer's preference for a particular type of man. She starts by listing all the qualities that her "hot date" possesses, including good looks, charm, a nice ride, a good job, and a nice crib. Despite all these attributes, the singer admits that this man just doesn't turn her on. Instead, she likes a man with a hip-hop style, a drop-top ride, and who is independent. She wants a "rude boy with some edge" or a "ruff-neck makin' ends" and a "hot player hustlin'". The music video shows the group's members meeting and rejecting men that do not fit their ideal type.


The chorus repeats the lines "I like a man with a hip-hop style / I like a man who can drive me wild / I like a man who can take control". The singer knows what she wants and won't settle for anything less, despite her friends' urging her to reconsider. The song also features a rap verse about what women are looking for in a man, emphasizing independence and intelligence.


Overall, the song is a celebration of knowing one's preferences and being confident in them. It's not necessarily about material possessions, but rather an attitude and a style that the singer finds attractive. The singer wants someone who can turn her on and take control, and she won't settle for anything less.


Line by Line Meaning

You got a hot date on your arm
You have someone good looking to show off to others on a date.


You got good looks and plenty charm
You have an attractive personality and physical appearance.


You got a nice ride and everything
You have a good car and an enviable lifestyle.


Ain't nothing wrong with you
There are no apparent flaws or issues about you.


You got a good job respectable
You have a decent profession that commands respect.


You got a nice crib you got it all
You have a good house and everything else that one could wish for.


You're so well dressed and well behaved
You have a sophisticated and elegant style of clothing and conduct.


But you just don't turn me on
However, I don't find you sexually attractive.


My girls say I'm crazy
My friends think I am irrational or foolish.


And that I should go with you
They suggest that I should be in a relationship with you.


Think you're so amazing
They believe that you are an incredible person.


That's the only thing to do
The only logical course of action is to date you.


They say I'll be sorry you'll regret it if you don't
They warn me that if I don't date you, I would face regret or disappointment.


They don't need to worry
I don't need to worry about their opinions or fears.


I know exactly what I want
I am confident about what type of man I find attractive.


I like a man with a hip-hop style
I find men with a hip-hop fashion sense appealing.


I like a man with a drop-top ride
I prefer men who own a convertible car.


I like a man who's independent
I am attracted to self-sufficient men who don't require financial support.


Uh huh huh say it again
I am repeating my preferences in a playful manner.


I need a rude boy with some edge
I want a tough and rebellious man who isn't afraid to be himself.


I need a ruff-neck makin' ends
I find men who can earn money through creative means appealing.


I need a hot player hustlin'
I desire men who are confident and flirtatious while being ambitious.


Now that's what I want
These qualities are what I desire in a man the most.


I need a t-shirt with some jeans uh
I find men attractively dressed in a casual outfit of a t-shirt and jeans.


That's just how it is
That's my standard of attractiveness in men.


I need a good lover to do me right
I want a partner who is skilled in intimate and pleasurable experiences.


Somebody that can turn me on
I am looking for someone who can arouse me sexually.


I know just what I like
I am clear and certain about my standards and preferences.


And I know when it's right
I can tell when I find the right person.


I don't need nobody else to tell me no oh
I do not require anyone else's opinions or advice on what I find attractive.


I just want to be free to be who I want to be
I want to be liberated to express my individuality and preferences.


Can you blame me
Is it justifiable to criticize me for having particular standards and preferences?


Yo you ready for this one ladies Check it out
Hey ladies, are you prepared for this song?


We like a man that is independent
We prefer men who can sustain themselves financially and emotionally.


Won't be asking for your pocket money or to pay rent
We dislike men who are financially dependent on their partners for survival.


So stand up on your own and don't be given me no stress
We want men who can stand up for themselves and not cause us any unnecessary anxiety or pressure.


Your showing me positions just to keep my interest
We want men who can stimulate our curiosity and imagination through their behavior or performance.


I like the way your lips and your hair look cris
We find a man's lips and hair attractive when they are neatly styled.


But I'm commanding everything I'm doing in my midst
However, we are in control of our actions and choices despite being attracted to him.


Eternally, intelligent, thats how a women is
We believe women are naturally intelligent and wise.


You better pull the right strings
If you want to be with us, you have to impress and meet our standards.


If you wanna get with this
If you want to be with us, you have to be what we desire.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NEIL TENNANT, CHRISTOPHER LOWE, MIKKEL ERIKSEN, HALLGEIR RUSTAN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, ALESHA DIXON

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Comments from YouTube:

@xxxTIN0xxx

Early 00's fashion style, I don't know why everyone hates it, I think it was awesome. Su-Elise looks scrumptious 🙂💙.

@christinamilian91

everything about the 2000-2005 era was awesome

@skurinski

it was awful for guys

@JDOGFTW

2003 was a helluva of a year for music. RnB was on top!

@skurinski

Nah it was the beginning of the end. 2000-2002 were far far better

@christinamilian91

@skurinski I would say from 2000 to 2004.

@Steevenlight75

I’ve never seen this video before. Cool video. Everything I like of this era, vibe, clothes,… Early 2000’s was lit

@jaydarwin2036

Its all about alesha.
Like for a 2018/2019 reunion

@bluefire2918

2021 now- still wishing for that reunion🤞🤞

@LukeyOxo

2023 now. Surely we can get a reunion 20 years on!?

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