Girlfriend
N*sync featuring Nelly Lyrics


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(Would you be my girlfriend?)
Uh, ay ay
Uh, would you be my girl?
Would you be my (would you be my girlfriend?)
Uh, ay
Would you be my (would you be my girlfriend?)
Ay ay ay ay ay (Check it, check it, check it)
He don't want you like I want you, believe me boo I done told you
He don't appreciate you ma, I can tell by the way he hold you
He don't love you like I can love you, or squeeze you like I squeeze
I'll make your neck pop back and in fact I'll buckle your knees, please (hey)
Okay, baby what's it gon' take for you to be my lady (tell me right now)
I hear your friends tell you should, your parents tell you its good
Your lil' sister keep yelling, "Nelly, I wish you would"
But you're hesitating, debating whether or not it's real
I ain't shooting game, boo, I'm just telling you how I feel
I'm digging everything about you, your hips and the way they sway
I hate to see you leave boo, but love to see ya walk away
I'll be your personal shrink, boo, I care what you think
I bought the Bentley in pink 'cause my dough 'N Sync
So tell ya man (bye bye) and tell him you're long (gone)
Ain't no needing waiting up, you done found you another (home)(woo)

I don't know why you care (Why you thinkin' about it mama?)
He doesn't even know you're there, oh no
'Cause he don't love your eyes
And he don't love your smile
Girl you know that ain't fair

In the middle of the night
Is he gonna be by your side?
Or will he run and hide?
You don't know 'cause things ain't clear
And baby when you cry
Is he gonna stand by your side?
Does the man even know you're alive?
I got an idea!

Why don't you be my girlfriend?
I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl)
I know you hear your friends when they say you should
'Cause if you were my girlfriend
I'd be your shining star
The one to show you where you are
Girl you should be my girlfriend

Does he know what you feel? (does he know what you feel?)
Are you sure that it's real? Yeah yeah yeah (are you sure?)
Does he ease your mind? (nah)
Or does he break your stride? (c'mon)
Did you know that love could be a shield, yeah

In the middle of the night
Is he gonna be by your side?
Or will he run and hide?
You don't know 'cause things ain't clear
And baby when you cry
Is he gonna stand by your side?
Does the man even know you're alive?
I got an idea!

Why don't you be my girlfriend?
I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl)
I know you hear your friends when they say you should
Baby 'cause if you were my girlfriend (uh uh uh)
I'd be your shining star (I'd be that one to shine for you girl)
The one to show you where you are
Girl you should be my girlfriend

Need a fiancΓ©, cute as Beyonce
Ghetto like Da Brat, ready to scrap when I say
The talents of Alicia, my fault, Ms.Keys
I take the hips off Trina, and lips off Eve
I put ya so high on a pedestal, it might make ya nose bleed
So much ice around ya ankles, and watch ya toes freeze
Whats wrong, ma? Ya man ain't bringing ya joy?
Don't trip, flip ya scrip to a country boy
Now c'mon

Ever since I saw your face
Nothing in my life has been the same
I walk around just saying your name
Without you my world would end, yeah
I've searched around this whole damn place
And everything says you were meant to be
My girlfriend, oh

Why don't you be my girlfriend?
I'll treat you good
I know you hear your friends when they say you should
'Cause if you were my girlfriend
I'd be your shining star
The one to show you where you are
Girl you should be my girlfriend

Ahh (uh uh uh uh) (you make my heart sing)
Ahh (you make my heart sing)
Ahh (uh uh uh uh) (baby, baby, yeah) (you make my heart sing)
Ahh (girl you should be my girlfriend) (would you be my)
Girl you should be my girlfriend (would you be my girl)




Girl you should be my girlfriend (would you be my)
Girl you should be my girlfriend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of N*Sync featuring Nelly's song, Girlfriend, express Nelly's feelings towards a girl who is already in a relationship. He suggests that the man she is with does not appreciate or love her the way he can. He admires her hips and the way they move, and wants her to be his girlfriend. He assures her that he will treat her well and even tries to convince her to leave her current partner for him. The chorus questions the depth of her current relationship and suggests that Nelly would treat her better if she were to give him a chance. The lyrics showcase Nelly's charisma and confidence as he tries to win over the girl he desires.


Line by Line Meaning

He don't want you like I want you, believe me boo I done told you
The other guy doesn't desire you like I do, trust me, I've informed you before.


He don't appreciate you ma, I can tell by the way he hold you
He doesn't value you the way I do, dear. I can see it from the way he holds you.


He don't love you like I can love you, or squeeze you like I squeeze I'll make your neck pop back and in fact I'll buckle your knees, please (hey)
He can't love you like I'm capable of, and I can hold you tighter than he can. I'll even make you shiver and tremble, please (hey).


Okay, baby what's it gon' take for you to be my lady (tell me right now)
Alright, darling, what is it gonna take for you to agree to be my significant other? Tell me now.


I hear your friends tell you should, your parents tell you its good Your lil' sister keep yelling, Nelly, I wish you would
I hear your friends advising you to date me, your parents think it's a great idea, and your younger sibling keeps shouting, 'Nelly, I want you to!'.


But you're hesitating, debating whether or not it's real I ain't shooting game, boo, I'm just telling you how I feel
But you're unsure and considering whether this is genuine love or not. I'm not playing games, darling, I'm simply telling you how I feel.


I'm digging everything about you, your hips and the way they sway I hate to see you leave boo, but love to see ya walk away
I adore everything about you, including the way your hips sway. I despise seeing you go, dear, but I appreciate watching you leave.


I'll be your personal shrink, boo, I care what you think I bought the Bentley in pink 'cause my dough 'N Sync
I'll be your private therapist, sweetheart, and I value your opinion. I purchased the pink Bentley with my money from 'N Sync.


So tell ya man (bye bye) and tell him you're long (gone) Ain't no needing waiting up, you done found you another (home)(woo)
So tell your man goodbye and let him know you're leaving. Don't bother waiting up, you've found a new home (woo).


I don't know why you care (Why you thinkin' about it mama?) He doesn't even know you're there, oh no
I don't understand why you're concerned (why are you contemplating, mama?). He's not even aware of your existence, oh no.


'Cause he don't love your eyes And he don't love your smile Girl you know that ain't fair
Because he doesn't appreciate your eyes or your smile, dear. You know it's not fair.


In the middle of the night Is he gonna be by your side? Or will he run and hide? You don't know 'cause things ain't clear And baby when you cry Is he gonna stand by your side? Does the man even know you're alive? I got an idea!
In the middle of the night, will he be there for you or run away? You're not sure because things are unclear. And when you weep, will he be there for you? Does this guy even know you exist? I have a proposal!


Why don't you be my girlfriend? I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl) I know you hear your friends when they say you should 'Cause if you were my girlfriend I'd be your shining star The one to show you where you are Girl you should be my girlfriend
So, why not become my girlfriend? I'll treat you kindly (I'll treat you kindly, girl). I'm sure you've heard your friends' advice to date me. Because if you were with me, you'd be a shining star to me, and I'd help you realize your potential. You should be my girlfriend.


Does he know what you feel? (does he know what you feel?) Are you sure that it's real? Yeah yeah yeah (are you sure?) Does he ease your mind? (nah) Or does he break your stride? (c'mon) Did you know that love could be a shield, yeah
Does he truly comprehend what you're feeling? (Does he know what you're feeling?) Are you completely certain that it's genuine? Yeah yeah yeah. (Are you sure?) Does he relieve your anxiety? (No) Or does he deter or divert you? (come on) Did you know that love has the potential to protect you? Yeah.


Need a fiancΓ©, cute as Beyonce Ghetto like Da Brat, ready to scrap when I say The talents of Alicia, my fault, Ms.Keys I take the hips off Trina, and lips off Eve
I need a future bride, attractive as Beyonce, with a bit of edge and ready to fight when I ask her to. The abilities of Alicia, I got it, Ms. Keys. I want Trina's hips and Eve's lips.


I put ya so high on a pedestal, it might make ya nose bleed So much ice around ya ankles, and watch ya toes freeze Whats wrong, ma? Ya man ain't bringing ya joy? Don't trip, flip ya scrip to a country boy Now c'mon
I think so highly of you that you might get a nosebleed from being on such a high pedestal. There's so much ice around your ankles that it might make your toes cold. What's the problem, dear? Is your man not making you happy? Don't worry, switch to a guy from the country. Now come on.


Ever since I saw your face Nothing in my life has been the same I walk around just saying your name Without you my world would end, yeah I've searched around this whole damn place And everything says you were meant to be My girlfriend, oh
Ever since I saw you, my life has taken a turn, and I can't stop thinking about you. Without you, my world would come to an end. I've searched everywhere, and everything indicates that you're supposed to be with me as my girlfriend.


Ahh (uh uh uh uh) (you make my heart sing) Ahh (you make my heart sing) Ahh (uh uh uh uh) (baby, baby, yeah) (you make my heart sing) Ahh (girl you should be my girlfriend) (would you be my) Girl you should be my girlfriend (would you be my girl) Girl you should be my girlfriend (would you be my) Girl you should be my girlfriend
Ahh (uh uh uh uh) (you make my heart sing) Ahh (you make my heart sing) Ahh (uh uh uh uh) (baby, baby, yeah) (you make my heart sing) Ahh (girl you should be my girlfriend) (would you be my) Girl you should be my girlfriend (would you be my girl) Girl you should be my girlfriend (would you be my) Girl you should be my girlfriend




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pharrell L Williams, Chad Hugo, Cornell Iral Haynes, Justin R Timberlake

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When the remix is better than the original!

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@manix3998

That and Christina's I Turn To You Thunderpuss Dance Mix. Theres no going back when it comes to those gems.

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@wjohnnorris

Nelly is literally one of the only artists that can collaborate with anyone and rock it!

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