It Wasn't Me
Nelly Lyrics


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Is it going, is it going, is it going, is it going?
I don't know what you're looking for
Oh, yeah, boy
C'mon

I'm the type of girl that'll look you dead in the eye, eye
I'm real as it comes, if you don't know why I'm fly
I seen ya try to switch it up, but, girl, you ain't got to
I'm the Wonder Woman, let me go get my rope
I'm a supermodel, and, mami, si mami
Amnesty International, got Bangkok to Montauk on lock
Love my ass, and my abs in the video called Promiscuous
My style is re-dic-dic-diculous, 'ulous, 'ulous

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

When Timbo is in the party, everybody put up they hands
I get a half a mil' for my beats, you get a couple grand
Never gon' see the day that I ain't got the upper hand
I'm respected from Californ-I-A way down to Japan
I'm a real producer, and you just a piano man
Your song gon' top the charts, I heard 'em, I'm not a fan
Niggas talkin' greasy, I'm the one that gave them they chance
Somebody need to tell 'em that they can't do it like I can

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

Could you speak up and stop mu-mumbling?
I don't think you came in clear
When you're sitting on the top, it's hard to hear you from way up here
Now I saw you tryna act cute on TV, just let me clear the air
We missed you on the charts last week
Damn, that's right, you wasn't there
Now if se-sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shit?
Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it
So if you see us in the club, go on and walk the other way
'Cause our run would never be over, not at least until we say

If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Wanna see you work your body
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

Club, we'll be acting real nice
If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night




We ain't here to hurt nobody
So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Give It to Me" by Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are all about confidence, success, and being unapologetically yourself. Nelly Furtado starts off by expressing her uncertainty of what the other person is looking for before asserting her confidence as someone who is real and authentic. She then uses various metaphors to describe herself, including Wonder Woman, a supermodel, and meticulous.


The song addresses the haters who try to bring them down and emphasizes their success in the music industry, with Timbaland bragging about getting paid more for his beats than the other person. Timberlake chimes in, criticizing the other person's mumbling and asserting their superiority in the music charts.


The chorus repeats the phrase "give it to me" several times, urging them to let loose and show off their moves, while reassuring that they aren't there to hurt anyone. The song ends with a final reminder of their success and continued dominance in the music industry.


Overall, "Give It to Me" is a confident and assertive anthem, celebrating individuality and success while calling out those who try to bring them down.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it going, is it going, is it going, is it going?
Asks if things are moving forward as planned or if there is an issue causing delays.


I don't know what you're looking for
Unsure of what the other person wants or expects from the situation.


I'm the type of girl that'll look you dead in the eye (eye)
Confident and direct, unafraid to face someone head-on and speak her mind.


I'm real as they come if you don't know why I'm fly
Authentic and genuine in her personality and style, proud of who she is.


Seen ya try to switch it up, but, girl, you ain't got to
Acknowledging that others have attempted to copy her style or change things up, but she is secure enough in herself to not follow the crowd.


I'm the Wonder Woman; let me go get my ropes
Confident in her abilities and ready to take charge, likening herself to a superhero.


I'm a supermodel, and, mummy, si mummy
Comparing herself to a high-fashion model and using Spanish slang to suggest she is confident and in control.


Amnesty International got bankrupt (I'm on top, on lock)
Using wordplay to suggest her own dominance and success, while simultaneously making light of a serious news story.


You love my ass, and my abs, and the video called Promiscuous
Confidently stating that others are drawn to her physical attributes and past work.


My style is meticulous
Proud of the careful attention she puts into her style and appearance.


When Timbo is in the party, everybody put up their hands
Acknowledging the impact of her talented producer Timbaland and the excitement his presence brings to a party.


I get a half a mill for my beats, you get a couple grand
Proudly stating her high earnings and the value she places on her craft compared to others.


Never gonna see the day that I ain't got the upper hand
Confident in her own abilities and influence, suggesting she will always remain in control.


I'm respected from Californ-i-a way down to Japan
Acknowledging her global reach and widespread respect in a variety of locations.


I'm a real producer, and you just the piano man
Asserting that she is more than just a musician, but a talented producer in her own right.


Your song gonna top the charts; I heard 'em; I'm not a fan
Suggesting that despite other's potential success, she will remain unimpressed and uninvolved.


Niggas talkin' greasy, I'm the one that gave them they chance
Proudly taking credit for helping others achieve success and acknowledging her own influence and power in the industry.


Somebody need to tell 'em they can't do it like I can
Confidently asserting that her own abilities and talent remain unmatched by others.


Could you speak up and stop the mumbling?
Asking the other person to communicate more clearly and directly.


I don't think you came in clear
Having difficulty understanding the other person's message or intentions.


Sitting on the top; it's hard to hear you from way up here
Acknowledging her own powerful position and success, while suggesting that the other person is not at the same level.


I saw you tryin' to act cute on TV; just let me clear the air
Calling out perceived fakeness or inauthenticity in the other person's behavior or persona, and seeking to address it directly.


We missed you on the charts last week
Suggesting that the other person's recent lack of success has not gone unnoticed or unremarked upon.


Damn, that's right, you wasn't there
Confirming that the other person's absence from the charts was indeed factual.


If sexy never left, then why's everybody on my shit?
Questioning why others are constantly seeking to imitate her and emulate her style if it was never out of fashion or popularity to begin with.


Don't hate on me just because you didn't come up with it
Asserting that others are envious or resentful of her success because they did not have the same ideas or opportunities.


So if you see us in the club, go on and walk the other way
Warning others to stay away or not engage with her and her crew in a social setting.


'Cause our run will never be over; not at least until we say
Confidently asserting that their success and impact will continue indefinitely, with complete control over when it will come to an end.


Wanna see you work your body
Asking the other person to dance and enjoy themselves physically.


So give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
Assertively requesting that the other person participate in the physical and social experience with her and her crew.


If you see us in the club, we'll be acting real nice
Indicating that she and her group are fun and friendly in social settings, as long as they are not provoked or challenged.


If you see us on the floor, you'll be watchin' all night
Confidently suggesting that she and her group are the center of attention and entertainment in any social setting where they appear.


We ain't here to hurt nobody
Asserting that she and her group are not malicious or intending to cause harm in others in any social setting or context.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Justin R. Timberlake, Nelly Kim Furtado, Timothy Clayton, Timothy Z. Mosley

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@babysharkcrew1905

"idk what to do"
"Say it wasn't you "
Classic advice I love it

@recklessroyalty4654

And his dumbass went with it. "Alright" 😂😂

@federicorighi7353

His exibition at The Voice Italy:
https://youtu.be/SxAi_JAwmLk

@lookdownnathan716

Reckless Royalty I said it wasn’t me and she left 😀

@elistari1050

Maybe....don't cheat?

@greenrandall143

@@elistari1050 the whole point of the song. It mocks him, this comment point it out, he is caught on camera and still is told to deny. He tells shaggy what is up latter on “ Gonna tell her that I'm sorry
For the pain that I've caused
I've been listening to your reasonin'
It makes no sense at all
We should tell her that I'm sorry
For the pain that I've caused
You may think that you're a player
But you're completely lost”

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@Netanell

It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of Shaggy or not, this song is iconic.

@jaimefragoso9447

vigilante triste e solitário

@bp6329

is it? says who?

@WeedChicken

@@bp6329 ... the guy you responded to?

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