"Hot in Herre" incorporates the hook from go-go performer Chuck Brown's 1979 #1 R&B hit "Bustin' Loose."
The song gave him his first number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart and reached number four in the UK. It later won Best Male Rap Solo Performance, a brand new category at the time, at the Grammy Awards of 2003.
In 2008, it was ranked number 36 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
There were two music videos made for the single "Hot in Herre", one which takes place in a dance club and has an alternative to the video and one which takes place in the St. Louis Arch. The alternative video was played in MTV Europe instead of the official one.
The original video features cameo appearances by actor/comedian Cedric the Entertainer and NFL players T.J. Duckett and Julius Peppers. It is quite famous because it features a club full of people sweating and stripping to the music.
Hot In Herre
Nelly Lyrics
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With a little bit of, uh uh, and a little bit of, uh uh
Just a little bit of a-, just a little bit of a-
Just a little bit of a-, just a little bit of a-
I was like, good gracious, ass is bodacious (uh)
Flirtacious, tryna show patience
I'm waitin' for the right time to shoot my steez (you know)
I'm leavin', please believe in, oh
Me and the rest of my heathens
Check it, got it locked at the top of the Fo' Seasons
Penthouse, roof top, birds I'm feedin'
No deceivin', nothin' up my sleeve and
No teasin', I need you to
Get up up on the dance floor
Give that man what he askin' for
'Cause I feel like bustin' loose
And I feel like touchin' you, uh uh
And can't nobody stop the juice
So baby, tell me what's the use? I said
It's gettin' hot in here (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off
It's gettin' hot in here (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off (uh, uh, uh)
Let it hang all out
Why you at the bar if you ain't poppin' the bottles? (c'mon)
What good is all the fame if you ain't fuckin' the models?
I see you drivin', sports cars, ain't hittin' the throttle
And I'll be damned, I do a hundred, top down and goggles
Got off the freeway, exit 106 and parked it
Ash tray, flip gate, time to spark it
Gucci collar for dollar, got out and walked it
I spit game 'cause baby, I can't talk it
Warm, sweatin', it's hot up in this joint
Vokal tank top, on at this point
You with a winner, so baby, you can't lose
I got secrets, can't leave Cancun
So take it off like you're home alone
You know dance in front the mirror while you're on the phone
Checkin' your reflection and tellin' your best friend
Like, "Girl, I think my butt gettin big" (oh)
It's gettin' hot in here (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off (oh)
It's gettin' hot in here (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off (uh, uh, uh)
Let it hang all out
Mix a little bit of ah, ah
With a little bit of ah, ah
(Let it just fall out)
Give a little bit of ah, ah
With a little bit of ah, ah
(Let it hang all out)
With a little bit of ah, ah
And a sprinkle of that ah, ah
(Let it just fall out)
I like it when ya ah, ah
Girl, baby make it ah, ah (oh)
Stop pacin', time wastin'
I gotta friend with a pole in the basement (what?)
I'm just kidding like Jason (oh)
Unless you gon' do it
Extra, extra, ayy, spread the news (check it)
Nelly took a trip from the Lou' to the Neptunes
Came back with somethin' thicker than fittin' in Sassoon's
Say she got a thing about cuttin' in restrooms, oh
It's gettin' hot in here (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off (oh)
It's gettin' hot in here (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am , gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off (uh, uh, uh)
Let it hang all out
It's gettin hot in here (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off (oh)
It's gettin' hot in here (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off
Let it hang all out
Mix a little bit of ah, ah
With a little bit of ah, ah
(Let it just fall out)
Give a little bit of ah, ah
With a little bit of ah, ah
(Let it hang all out)
With a little bit of ah, ah
And a sprinkle of that ah, ah
(Let it just fall out)
I like it when ya ah, ah
Girl, baby make it ah, ah, oh
Nelly's "Hot In Herre" is a high-energy dance track with suggestive lyrics but an innocent-enough message. The song was produced by The Neptunes for Nelly's sophomore album, "Nellyville," and released as the lead single in 2002. The lyrics describe a hot dance party where Nelly is trying to show patience before making his move on someone. The chorus encourages everyone to take off their clothes because it's getting so hot in there. The song's beats, synthesizers, and catchy hook of "a little bit of ah-ah, a little bit of uh-uh" make it one of the definitive club anthems of the early 2000s.
The entire song is an invitation to dance, to let go of inhibitions, and have a great time. Nelly's lyrics are suggestive but not vulgar, which adds to the playful tone and carefree energy of the song. His rhymes are clever, and the vibe of the song is infectious, making it a perfect choice for a late-night dance party. The song's bridge with the Neptunes' signature cut-up breakbeat and falsetto harmony is a sonic highlight, and the return of the chorus afterward is sure to raise the temperature on the dance floor even higher.
Overall, "Hot In Herre" is a fun and catchy song that embodies the spirit of early 2000s pop-rap. It's a playful, party-friendly track that encourages everyone to let loose and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot in, so hot in here so hot in, hot, oh
It's very hot in this place, it's so hot that it's unbearable.
With a little bit of, uh uh, and a little bit of, uh uh
Just a little bit of, just a little bit of
Just a little bit of, just a little bit of
A small amount of something is necessary to have a good time.
I was like, good gracious, ass is bodacious
Flirtacious, tryin' to show patience
I'm waitin' for the right time to shoot my steez (you know)
Waitin' for the right time to flash them keys, then uh
I'm leavin', please believe in, ohh
I'm impressed by your attractive physical attributes and behavior, and I'm waiting for the right time to make a move. I will leave soon, trust me.
Me and the rest of my heathens
Check it, got it locked at the top of the Fo' Seasons
Penthouse, roof top, birds I'm feedin'
No deceivin', nuttin' up my sleeve and
No teasin', I need you to
My group and I have the top floor of the Fo' Seasons Hotel, and we're having fun. I have nothing to hide, and I'm not playing games with you.
Get up up on the dance floor
Give that man what he askin' for
'Cause I feel like bustin' loose
And I feel like touchin' you, uh uh
And can't nobody stop the juice
So baby tell me what's the use? I said
Let's dance and have a good time. I'm feeling great, and I want to be close to you. Nothing can stop us from having a good time, so why not enjoy it?
It's gettin' hot in herre (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off
The temperature in this place is rising, so it would be best if we took off our clothes to cool down.
Why you at the bar if you ain't poppin' the bottles? (c'mon)
What good is all the fame if you ain't fuckin' the models
I see you drivin', sports cars, ain't hittin' the throttle
And I'll be down to do a hundred, top down and goggles
If you're not spending money to have a good time, what's the point of being here? I know you drive a fancy car, but it seems like you're not enjoying the ride. I'm ready to go all out and have some fun, even if it's risky.
Got off the freeway, exit 106 and parked it
Ash tray, flip gate, time to spark it
Gucci collar for dollar, got out and walked it
I spit game 'cause baby I can't talk it
I got off the freeway and parked. I'm ready to light up and enjoy myself. I wear expensive clothes and have a lot of confidence, but I can't speak well.
Warm, sweatin', it's hot up in this joint
Vokal tanktop, on at this point
You with a winner so baby you can't lose
I got secrets can't leave Cancun
It's very warm and sweaty in this place, so I'm wearing a tank top. You have a great opportunity to be with me, and there's no chance of failure. I have some secrets I can't share.
So take it off like you're home alone
You know dance in front your mirror while you're on the phone
Checkin' your reflection and tellin' your best friend
Like "Girl I think my butt gettin big!"
Take off your clothes as if you're alone at home. Dance in front of the mirror and admire yourself while talking to your friend, who might think your butt is getting bigger.
Mix a little bit of ah, ah
With a little bit of ah, ah
(Let it just fall out)
Give a little bit of ah, ah
With a little bit of ah, ah
(Let it hang all out)
With a little bit of ah, ah
And a sprinkle of that ah, ah
(Let it just fall out)
I like it when ya ah, ah
Girl, baby make it ah, ah
Make some noises like 'ah' or 'uh' and let it flow. It's part of having a good time. I like it when you make those noises, babe.
Stop pacin', time wastin'
I gotta a friend with a pole in the basement (what?)
I'm just kidding like Jason (oh)
Unless you gon' do it
Extra, extra, eh, spread the news (check it)
Nelly took a trip from the Lou' to the Neptunes
Came back with somethin' thicker than fittin' in Sasoons
Say she got a thing about cuttin' in restrooms, ohh
Stop pacing around and wasting time. I have a friend who has a stripper pole in the basement, just joking unless you want to use it. Spread the news that I went from Missouri to Neptunes and returned with something thicker than Sasoons. I heard she's into having sex in public restrooms.
It's gettin' hot in here (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off
The heat is still rising, so let's take off our clothes to cool down more.
Mix a little bit of ah, ah
With a little bit of ah, ah
(Let it just fall out)
Give a little bit of ah, ah
With a little bit of ah, ah
(Let it hang all out)
With a little bit of ah, ah
And a sprinkle of that ah, ah
(Let it just fall out)
I like it when ya ah, ah
Girl, baby make it ah, ah, ohh
Make some noises like 'ah' or 'uh' and let it flow. It's part of having a good time. I like it when you make those noises, babe.
It's gettin hot in herre (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off
It's gettin' hot in herre (so hot), so take off all your clothes
I am, gettin' so hot, I wanna take my clothes off
Uh, uh, uh, let it hang all out
The temperature is still increasing, so let's take off our clothes for more cooling. Let's let it all hang out.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles L. Brown, Pharrell L Williams, Cornell Haynes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@courtneypennacchio1202
I had no business listening to this at 8 years old
@jaketryban8772
Hahaha that was like me listening to eminem at 8 in 1998 lol
@julianajacobo2154
Amen
@rachybaby72
I was singing Sexual Healing at 10, so I know how you feel. Smh..
@gamingwithzachary8640
I knew the whole song when I was 5 and sang it all the time
@simonecoleman2828
You're not alone!!! I once got in trouble singing this song in school.... in Kindergarten!!!!
@swsws7
Global warming. Nelly was so ahead of his time.
@lanrelagos1292
Lmao...... So true!
@jamessullen7428
💥🔥🔥💥🔥😠😡👿😱😱 solo 👌🤑🤑🤔......🌎🌍👌🌏
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