Seven Days
Mos Def feat. Craig David Lyrics

You know what?
Introductory phrase to grab attention

'Cause I'm gonna say
Expression of confidence and certainty

Yeah, Craig David
Acknowledgement of the artist performing the song

7 days
Title of the song, indicating a week-long encounter

Check it out, yeah
Encouragement to listen to the song

On my way to see my friends who lived a couple blocks away from me (oh)
Narrative of the singer's walk towards his friends

As I walked through the subway
Description of the setting

It must have been about quarter past three
Indication of time

In front of me, stood a beautiful honey with a beautiful body
Introduction of an attractive woman

She asked me for the time
Question posed by the woman

I said it'd cost her name, a six digit number and a date with me tomorrow at nine
Flirtatious response by the singer

Did she decline? No
Confirmation of mutual interest

Didn't she mind? I don't think so
Assumption of willingness

Was it for real? Damn sure
Affirmation of the encounter's authenticity

What was the deal? A pretty girl aged twenty-four
Detailing of the woman's attractiveness and age

So was she keen? She couldn't wait
Asserting the woman's eagerness

Cinnamon queen? Let me update
Appellation for the woman's skin color, quickly followed by negation

What did she say? She said she'd love to rendezvous
Recount of the woman's response

She asked me what we were gonna do
Question posed by the woman about future plans

Said we'd start with a bottle of Moët for two
Proposal by the artist for a romantic outing

Monday
First day of the week, indicating the start of the encounter

Took her for a drink on Tuesday
Description of the second day's activity

We were making love by Wednesday
Statement on the rapid progression of the relationship

And on Thursday and Friday and Saturday
Description of the continuation of the encounter

We chilled on Sunday
Conclusion of the encounter, suggesting relaxation

Nine was the time
Indication of the agreed-upon hour for a future date

'Cause I'll be getting mine and she was looking fine
Suggestive comment from the singer

Smooth talker, she told me
Compliment to the woman

She'd love to unfold me all night long
Statement of the woman's desire for physical intimacy

Ooh, I loved the way she kicked it
Expression of admiration for the woman's demeanor

From the front to back she flipped it (back she flipped it, ooh the way she kicked)
Details of the woman's behavior

And I oh, I, yeah
Reiteration of interest and enthusiasm

Hope that she care
Expression of a wish for mutual interest

'Cause I'm a man who'll always be there (oh yeah)
Promise of loyalty and reliability

I'm not a man to play around, baby (oh yeah)
Statement of the singer's character and intentions

'Cause a one night stand isn't really fair
Rejection of a casual encounter

From the first impression, girl, hmm, you don't seem to be like that
Observation of the woman's character

'Cause there's no need to chat, for there'll be plenty time for that
Anticipation of future interaction

From the subway to my home
Description of the geographical span of the encounter

Endless ringing of my phone
Implication of frequent communication

When you're feeling all alone
Recognition of moments of loneliness and need for support

All you gotta do is just call me, call me
Offer of availability and assistance

Since I met this special lady, ooh yeah
Recognition of the woman as extraordinary

I can't get her off my mind
Expression of fixation on the woman

She's one of a kind
Assertion of the woman's uniqueness

And I ain't about to deny it
Admission of the artist's attraction

It's a special kind of thing with you
Description of the encounter's significance