Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo met in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the ages of 12 at a summer camp for musicians, which they both disliked. They spent their free time making beats and performing in groups with fellow childhood friend Timbaland. Shay Haley began performing with Williams and Hugo in high school. After watching the duo perform at a high school talent show, Teddy Riley, a musician and producer, signed Williams and Hugo in 1992. After producing songs for several artists throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the production duo formed N.E.R.D in 2001 as a side project.
Tape You
N.E.R.D Lyrics
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I really, I really like you baby
Don't be mad at me
Babe
For what I'm about to ask, don't be ashamed
I just love you girl
Babe
In my "Fuck You" world
(Yeah, ahh)
(Yeah, ahh)
Relax girl (relax baby)
Sip some of my Slurpee
You don't have to lie to me (nah baby)
It's fly to me (I like it)
And this way (hey)
You can have your privacy (how do you want it)
And at the same time I can see
Look
I just want to tape you
All night
Yeah
Hey baby
I just wanna tape you
All night
Yeah
Babe, please don't let this make you think my love has swayed (hey baby)
No way, okay (still the same)
Baby girl, this is not her idea
It's mine single handedly
It's just my fantasy (ain't just 'bout the tapes)
There's only one and when you're done
It's ours just for fun
And then please give me some
Listen we'll call her gold and you'll be platinum
I just want to see you come (out)
Look
I just wanna tape you
All night
Yeah
Look here sugar
I just wanna tape you
All night
Yeah
I just wanna tape you mama
All night
Yeah
I just wanna tape you
All night
Yeah
Nah baby don't worry about your makeup
I promise I won't be jealous and break up
Not to patronize and sound fake but
If this is a dream I don't want to wake up
Nah baby don't worry about your makeup
I promise I won't be jealous and break up
Not to patronize and sound fake but
If this is a dream I ain't waking up
Turn on the purple light
Begin flashing
By removing your fashion
And start tongue lashing
Now girl kiss her boobs
And you kiss her boobs too
And let your finger dash in
Lights, camera, action
Yeah, tape you
All night
Yeah
Hey sugar
I just wanna tape you
All night
Yeah
I just wanna tape you
All night (I just wanna tape you, baby)
Yeah
Hey 'little mama I just wanna tape you
All night
Yeah
Uh, I just wanna tape you
All night, yeah
Hey, I just wanna tape you
Little mama
I just wanna tape you (ohh)
All night, yeah
I just wanna tape you
You and your girl, baby
All night
Hey 'lil mama, uh
You and your girl
All night, just taping (me and you and her)
It's just my fantasy, don't be afraid (ooh, ooh)
It's alright
And cut
The lyrics to N.E.R.D's song "Tape You" explore themes of desire, intimacy, and fantasy. The song opens with the singer expressing their strong attraction and affection towards someone, urging them not to be mad at them for what they're about to ask. The chorus reveals the singer's longing to "tape" the person they desire all night, suggesting a desire to capture and preserve the intimate moments they share.
Throughout the song, the lyrics play with the concept of voyeurism and privacy. The singer wants to watch and record the object of their desire but also promises to respect their privacy simultaneously. The lyrics depict a scenario where both the singer and the person they desire engage in sexual acts with another person, highlighting a fantasy of exploration and experimentation within the context of a relationship.
The song is conveyed in a playful and seductive manner, emphasizing the singer's passion and excitement. There is a clear boundary between the tape as a fantasy and the reality of their relationship, with the singer reassuring their partner that their love has not swayed and that the tape is just a way to indulge in their desires.
Overall, "Tape You" explores the complexities of intimacy, fantasy, and consent within a relationship. It delves into the idea of capturing and preserving intimate moments while maintaining boundaries and respect.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams
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