Brown sugar
Mos Def f. Faith Evans Lyrics

Woo, Ah, Official, Official, Ah, {Oh oh oh oh oh}
Expressing excitement and establishing the official status of the song.

Brown Sugar, Faith Evans, Big Mos {Oh oh oh oh, OH} (Wha what)
Introducing the artists and emphasizing their presence in the song.

Brooklyn is in the building, hell we own the building (Wha What)
Asserting the dominance and ownership of the Brooklyn community in the music industry.

Heh, y'all just payin' rent, see I'm sayin'? {Oh oh oh oh oh, Oh oh oh oh oh}
Implying that others are merely paying to be a part of the music scene while the artists are true owners.

Listen, now honey check it out ya got me mesmerized
Addressing a person of interest and expressing amazement and captivation.

With your black hair and your fat ass thighs
Complimenting the physical appearance of the person being addressed.

It's the way I hold it down to make my nature rise
Referring to the artist's ability to confidently and skillfully enhance their own natural talents.

You got me in the boutiques pickin' out your size
Showing care and attention to detail, willing to select clothing items for the person being addressed.

You make the push and I can't get it out my mind
Being constantly reminded of the attraction and allure the person being addressed possesses.

It's that body I can't get it out my mind
Referring to the person's physical attributes that occupy the artist's thoughts.

Give it up ma, know it that your down to ride
Encouraging the person to be open and willing to join the artist in their journey.

Hit the dance floor and bounce your hide
Inviting the person to let loose and enjoy themselves on the dance floor.

You got to bounce with mine
Requesting the person's participation and synchronization with the artist's rhythm.

And let me know when your down to slide
Asking the person to inform the artist when they are ready to move or progress.

I tell Ad to swing around to ride
Referring to a friend named Ad, potentially to join the artist and the person being addressed in their endeavors.

Let's show you how I grind
Proposing to display and demonstrate the artist's work ethic and determination.

I make it splash like a thousand times
Promising to make a significant impact or impression with their actions or talent.

I'm like the stars fallin out the sky, Big Mos
Drawing a parallel between the artist and the celestial bodies, highlighting their greatness and influence.

Flaco make your waist get coast,
Referring to a person named Flaco and suggesting their ability to enhance the person's body, particularly the waist area.

Make your green get smoke
Implying that the artist and their influence can make the person's financial situation more lucrative.

Make your cat get stroke
Suggesting that the artist can please and satisfy the person both emotionally and physically.

Me and Pha make the track get dope
Indicating that the artist and Pha, potentially another collaborator, can elevate the quality and appeal of the song.

We stay settin' pace in the race now let's go
Asserting the artist's position at the forefront of the music industry and urging others to keep up.

Brown Sugar won't cha give it to me? {Oh oh oh oh oh} (Brown Sugar)
Expressing desire and asking for the person's affection or attention.

Come on baby won't cha give it to me?{Oh oh oh oh oh} (Yeah yeah)
Encouraging the person to reciprocate the artist's feelings and intentions.

Make it hot like it's supposed to be {Oh oh oh oh oh} (comin' Brown Sugar)
Asking the person to intensify the connection and make it more passionate and exciting.

Brown Sugar baby give it to me {Oh oh oh oh oh} (Yeah yeah)
Reiterating the desire for the person's affection and expressing anticipation.

It's like one, two, three, into the fo'
Referencing the popular countdown before taking action, indicating a smooth and effortless transition.

Brooklyn is runnin' the show, let em know
Highlighting the dominance and influence of Brooklyn in the music industry and encouraging others to acknowledge and recognize it.

Former scramblers, my gamblers,
Referring to past illegal activities and associating with people who take risks and seek opportunities.

My dirty money handlers, my jugulars,
Acknowledging the involvement and reliance on individuals who handle illicit funds and have a connection to dangerous situations.

My hustlers, professional or amateur, woo (Give it to me)
Recognizing and applauding those who work hard and are resourceful in various fields, while also expressing the artist's desire for the person's affection.

C'mon (Give it to me)
Urging the person to fulfill the artist's desires or requests.

I said what? (Give it to me)
Reiterating the artist's request for the person's affection while also expressing surprise or disbelief.

Uh (Give it to me)
Further emphasizing the artist's desire for the person's affection or attention.

Uh, I got to get it all
Asserting the artist's determination to obtain and experience everything they desire.

You got to get involved
Encouraging the person to actively participate and engage in the artist's world and desires.

You ain't got it to give
Implying that the person may not possess the desired affection or attention to offer.

You gotta get along (Give it to me)
Suggesting that the person needs to be cooperative and receptive to the artist's desires.

And if you holdin' it
Referring to the person having the desired affection or attention.

I make you let go of it
Expressing the artist's ability to make the person willingly give up their affection or attention.

And I'm a get it
Asserting the artist's determination and confidence in obtaining the desired affection or attention.

'Till my getting things is over with (Uh huh)
Promising to persistently pursue the desired affection or attention until the artist's goals are achieved.

And why not love?
Questioning the person's hesitation or reluctance to offer their affection or attention.

Look what you got love
Acknowledging the worth and value of the person's affection or attention.

You get me all charged up
Expressing the person's ability to ignite the artist's emotions and passion.

Expect me to stop what? (Oh yeah)
Challenging any expectations that the artist will give up or stop pursuing their desires.

C'mon mami, why you playin' with me?
Questioning why the person is hesitant or teasing the artist with their affection or attention.

Fix your face while your waist face say it with me (What it is, oooh)
Encouraging the person to align their physical expressions with their desires and intentions.

My call right here
Asserting authority and indicating that the artist's decision or request carries significant weight.

My call comin' up right here (Oooh Yeah Yeah Yeah)
Reiterating the artist's authority and suggesting that their decision or request is imminent.

Yeah Faith let em know
Addressing Faith Evans, urging her to communicate and convey the desired message or feeling.

Haha, yeah (It's unbelievable what Brown Sugar does to me)
Expressing the overwhelming effect and influence the person's affection or attention has on the artist.

(That's what it is) (Brown Sugar) (What it is, what it is now)
Acknowledging the irresistible charm and appeal the person possesses, using the metaphor of brown sugar.

Uh (What it is, what it is now) sing ya steppin' (Gimme my Brown Sugar) Ah
Urging the person to fully express themselves and emphasizing the artist's desire for their affection or attention.

Come on baby won't cha give it to me? (Eeee)
Reiterating the artist's request for the person's affection or attention with added enthusiasm.

Make it hot like it's supposed to be
Asking the person to intensify the connection and make it passionate and exciting, as it should be.

Brown Sugar baby give it to me (Got to make it hot for me)
Expressing the artist's desire for the person's affection or attention to be intense and passionate.