Merry Go Round
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She takes over the ring, every time she come around
Just call her Ali by the way she knock 'em down
Or maybe LB cause that ass weight a pound
I'mma stand like a boss, watch merry go round
Watch merry go round

Go, round, go, round, go, round, go, round
Go, round, go, round, go, round
Watch merry go round
Go, round, go, round, go, round, go, round
Go, round, go, round, go, round
Watch merry go round

She got that firecracker, fire flame
Merry got that ice cream
All I wanna do is lick her clean
Throw her on a table, take over by that label
Show her why they call my moses
And show her my king is able
Give it to ya, how you want it, ms merry to let you know
If he don't get it how you want it, ms merry just let him go
I hang it out in California, we want the one on one
Been in a perfect corner, where merry and I go get it
Get it in feel, be in the last, I'm throwing down with ms merry in the back
I think she get it from her momma's momma
Laughing till my body over, she told lay glitter on her
I'mma need somebody over

She takes over the ring, every time she come around
Just call her Ali by the way she knock 'em down
Or maybe LB cause that ass weight a pound
I'mma stand like a boss, watch merry go round
Watch merry go round

Go, round, go, round, go, round, go, round
Go, round, go, round, go, round
Watch merry go round
Go, round, go, round, go, round, go, round
Go, round, ,go, round, go, round
Watch merry go round

She merry be po-poppin' it
And I'll just be wa-watching it
Till we get to the crib, and then I hu-hump on top of it
She might be the bomb, no way she tick-tocking it
But must you blow this whistle, merry ain't gon be don't stopping it
The blue corner, yeah, that's her
And in the red corner, yeah, that's her
I can see her bouncing in a skirt
So come here, ms merry go to work
So po-po-pop it this merry back
Put that other dress in black
We gon turn it on your back, but I'mma need a piece of that
She get it from her momma's momma
Laughing till my body over, she told lay glitter on her
I'mma need somebody over

She takes over the ring, every time she come around
Just call her Ali by the way she knock 'em down
Or maybe LB cause that ass weight a pound
I'mma stand like a boss, watch merry go round
Watch merry go round

Go, round, go, round, go, round, go, round
Go, round, go, round, go, round
Watch merry go round
Go, round, go, round, go, round, go, round
Go, round, ,go, round, go, round
Watch merry go round

Do ya thing babe
Do ya thing babe
Do ya thing babe
Go do ya thing, go do ya thing babe
Drop it down yeah
Do ya thing babe

She takes over the ring, every time she come around
Just call her Ali by the way she knock 'em down
Or maybe LB cause that ass weight a pound




I'mma stand like a boss, watch merry go round
Watch merry go round

Overall Meaning

The song "Marry Go Round" by Nelly featuring Chris Brown is a mixture of sexual innuendos, braggadocious references to one's strength and sexual prowess, and pop culture references. The song is named after a ride often found in amusement parks - the merry-go-round- which spins around in circles, much like the women mentioned in the song. The lyrics describe the pleasures that can be derived from sexual intimacy with a particular woman, called "Merry." The first line of the song sets the tone for the rest of the chorus, where Nelly raps, "She takes over the ring, every time she come around, Just call her Ali by the way she knock 'em down, Or maybe LB cause that ass weight a pound." The ring refers to a boxing ring, where fighters compete against each other, in a 'knock them down' fashion, similar to how a woman named Ali would. LB refers to Lytle Banks, the first black man to win a boxing title. Nelly compares Merry's behind to LB's weight and insists he will 'stand like a boss and watch the merry go round.'


Throughout the song, Nelly also alludes to how Merry has a fiery spirit and can make him feel alive. He likens her to a firecracker, an explosive in the night sky, and remarks that she has a fire flame to complement that quality. He admires Merry's physical attributes and, in a rather crass manner, says he'd like to "lick her clean" like ice cream. Overall, the song is a bold declaration of what Nelly wants to do with Merry, the namesake of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

She takes over the ring, every time she come around
She dominates and steals the spotlight every time she appears


Just call her Ali by the way she knock 'em down
Her impact is comparable to that of a skilled boxer like Muhammad Ali, knocking out her competitors in the game


Or maybe LB cause that ass weight a pound
Alternatively, her curvy figure could be compared to the weight of a pound, suggesting the strength and power of her body


I'mma stand like a boss, watch merry go round
As a confident leader, I will take control and watch all of the activity unfold like a spectator


Watch merry go round
Observe the constant cycle of activity and people moving around


Go, round, go, round, go, round, go, round
The repetition of this phrase serves as a chant or rhythm to move along to


She got that firecracker, fire flame
She has an explosive passion and energy like a firecracker or flame


Merry got that ice cream
She has something sweet and enticing like ice cream


All I wanna do is lick her clean
I desire to satisfy and pleasure her in every way possible


Throw her on a table, take over by that label
She can be owned and controlled like a product on a table with a label, but I am the one in charge


Show her why they call my moses
I will demonstrate my leadership and strength like the biblical figure Moses, who led his people to freedom and power


And show her my king is able
I will prove to her that I am capable and in control like a king ruling over his kingdom


Give it to ya, how you want it, ms merry to let you know
I will give you what you desire and follow your lead, Ms. Merry, to make sure you know that you are in charge


If he don't get it how you want it, ms merry just let him go
If I am not fulfilling your desires and needs, Ms. Merry, then you should let me go and find someone else who can


I hang it out in California, we want the one on one
I am located in California and desire to have a personal, intimate connection with you


Been in a perfect corner, where merry and I go get it
We have been in a perfect place where Merry and I can fully engage physically or emotionally with each other


Get it in feel, be in the last, I'm throwing down with ms merry in the back
We can fully enjoy physical pleasure and sensations together while I assert my dominance, with Ms. Merry in the back


I think she get it from her momma's momma
Her physical traits and personality may be inherited from the strong women in her family


Laughing till my body over, she told lay glitter on her
We are laughing so much that our bodies ache, and she requested to add more sparkle and shine to her appearance


I'mma need somebody over
I require someone's assistance or presence in this situation


She merry be po-poppin' it
She is energetically and rhythmically dancing, popping her body to the music


And I'll just be wa-watching it
I will simply observe and appreciate her dancing skills


Till we get to the crib, and then I hu-hump on top of it
Once we arrive at home, I will physically engage intimately with her, humping on top of her body


She might be the bomb, no way she tick-tocking it
She is stunningly beautiful and captivating, with no need for any added accessories or modifications


But must you blow this whistle, merry ain't gon be don't stopping it
But if you try to interfere, Merry will not stop her dancing and pleasures


The blue corner, yeah, that's her
Her energy and aura is represented by the blue corner


And in the red corner, yeah, that's her
At the same time, she also personifies the red corner


I can see her bouncing in a skirt
I imagine her physically bouncing and swaying while wearing a skirt


So come here, ms merry go to work
Come to me, Ms. Merry, and let's begin our physical interaction


So po-po-pop it this merry back
Let's get a bit more energetic and rhythmic while focusing on Ms. Merry


Put that other dress in black
Let's make things more intimate and dark by removing clothing and focusing on pleasure


We gon turn it on your back, but I'mma need a piece of that
We will engage intimately in the position where you are laying on your back, but I also desire pleasure and satisfaction


Do ya thing babe
Do whatever it is that makes you feel good, babe


Go do ya thing, go do ya thing babe
Continue doing what you do best, and take control of the situation


Drop it down yeah
Move your body in a sexy, seductive way


Do ya thing babe
Keep doing what you do best and take control of the situation


She takes over the ring, every time she come around
She controls and dominates the situation every time she is near


Just call her Ali by the way she knock 'em down
She has the same impact as Muhammad Ali, knocking out her opponents and competitors


Or maybe LB cause that ass weight a pound
Alternatively, she can be compared to the weight of a pound, indicating the strength and power of her curvy body


I'mma stand like a boss, watch merry go round
I will confidently observe the constant cycle of activity and people moving around like a leader or boss


Watch merry go round
Pay close attention to the circling activity and movements




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@mhashem089

2019 anyone?
This song is SO UNDERATED! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ

@willatherton4101

Thanks to Ashanti bringing up this song when she interviewed Nelly.. i know about this song ..

@aliciakeeton6193

2023 ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@ghanacuty

Love love love this song, can't wait to hear it on the radio. ( #SongofTheSummer)

@Chingx83

Nelly is back with a Banger........real talk..

@deavonkauten2945

amazing when i listen to this song in my car

@alaylarodriguez2535

Nelly and chris brown is awsome

@ryanfisk4654

Yes, yes it is.

@danthagreat4797

I love this Vibe to the song

@starbringer1015

I'm still surprised I only found this todayโญ

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