Move That Body
Nelly Lyrics


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Move that body
Work that body girl
Twist that body
Shake it shawty

Move that body
Work that body girl twist that body
Twist that body
Shake it shawty

Hey, all my bad bitches stand up
See you by the bar gon' put your hands up
See you got a boyfriend shawty and what?
Ass so big barely pull your pants up
Well I got some for that, Rose put that
Hands in the air put your booty where the flow at
You should know that
Anywhere Moe' at
Pause for the picture shorty we could take a Kodak
Cause you got some mean on
I like you painted them jeans on
And then your whole click bad and you team strong
I know your ex want you back tell 'em dream on, gon'

Shawty wanna show me how that body gon' work
I like all that seduction
She gotta lil' closer over and over
Shakin' that butt'in
I got sucked in'
I gotta show her whats up then
But if she wanna rock with a player
She gonna have to follow my instructions
Like

Move that body
Work that body girl
Twist that body
Shake it shawty

Move that body
Work that body girl
twist that body
Twist that body
Shake it shawty

Whoa
Ain't no compettitionor dissin' thats my position
You listenin' pay attention
You be feeling the same
Twenty one and older
You shakin' cause you wanna
Nobody to tell you no
So you be feeling no shame
Now gon' shake your ass
Make your boyfriend mad uh huh
shake your ass
Make your boyfriend mad uh huh
Give you somethin' you probably ain't never had
I bet your baby daddy cant do that
I got that!
Killer killer for reala'
That what ever you like
He give it to you, wrong
I give it to you right
He gonna give it for a second
I'ma give it all night
He just do it just to do it
I just do it like mike

Shawty wanna show me how that body gon' work
I like all that seduction
She gotta lil' closer over and over
Shakin' that butt'in
I got sucked in
I gotta show her whats up then
But if she wanna rock with a player
She gonna have to follow my instructions
Like

Move that body like
Work that body girl like
Twist that body like
Shake it shawty

Move that body like
Work that body girl like
Twist that body like
Shake it shawty
Whoa

Ain't nothing like watching you rock for me
Go ahead girl and just drop for me
While I just sit back
And just admire that
Hoping that you don't plan to stop for me
Well about a hundred thousand stacks for me
Well I know you like that
But I also like it when you

Move that body
Work that body girl
Twist that body
Shake it shawty

Move that body
Work that body girl
Twist that body




Shake it shawty
Whoa

Overall Meaning

In "Move That Body," Nelly, Akon, and T-Pain are encouraging women to dance and move their bodies on the dancefloor. The lyrics are explicit and suggestive, with the rappers anticipating that the women will show them how they can work, twist, and shake their bodies. The song is a celebration of women's bodies, and the rappers are excited and willing to reward them for their moves.


One of the interesting aspects of the song is the collaboration between Nelly, Akon, and T-Pain. The three artists are well-known in the hip-hop and R&B genres and have created several chart-topping hits over the years. "Move That Body" was released in 2010 as part of Nelly's album "5.0" and was one of the album's most popular tracks.


Another interesting fact about "Move That Body" is the music video that was released with it. The video features a party scene with Nelly, Akon, and T-Pain surrounded by attractive women dancing and moving their bodies. The video was shot in a Miami mansion and features a pool party with lots of alcohol, dancing, and exaggerated props.


The song was produced by Dr. Luke, who is known for producing many hits for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Katy Perry and Britney Spears. The song's catchy chorus and upbeat tempo make it a perfect party anthem and a staple in many dance clubs and bars.


Overall, "Move That Body" is a fun and upbeat rap song that encourages women to move and shake their bodies. The explicit lyrics are typical of the genre, and the three musicians bring their unique styles to create an infectious party hit.


Chords:
Unfortunately, the chords for "Move That Body" are not available online as it is an electronic dance music track that uses synthesizers and digital software.


Line by Line Meaning

Move that body
Encouraging someone to shake their body and dance


Work that body girl
Asking someone to exert themselves and dance glamorously


Twist that body
Asking someone to gyrate their body in certain ways while dancing


Shake it shawty
Asking someone to shake their body, particularly their hips or buttocks


Hey, all my bad bitches stand up
Addressing confident women


See you by the bar gon' put your hands up
Asking someone to raise their hands


See you got a boyfriend shawty and what?
Asking someone whether they have a partner


Ass so big barely pull your pants up
Complimenting someone's physique by confirming that their clothes don't fit in specific areas.


Well I got some for that, Rose put that
Indicating he has alcohol to share


Hands in the air put your booty where the flow at
Encouraging someone to dance wherever the music leads them


You should know that
Clarifying a point made earlier in the song


Anywhere Moe' at
Referencing a location to an acquaintance in order to entice them to follow him and go out


Pause for the picture shorty we could take a Kodak
Asking to stop for a picture to be taken


Cause you got some mean on
Complimenting someone's style by acknowledging they appear fashionable or glamorous


I like you painted them jeans on
Complimenting someone's fashion style, specifically their tight jeans


And then your whole click bad and you team strong
Noticing that an entire group of people are attractive and stylish


I know your ex want you back tell 'em dream on, gon'
Encouraging someone to forget about their ex-partner


Shawty wanna show me how that body gon' work
Stating that someone wants to display their dancing abilities


I like all that seduction
Appreciating someone's sensuality


She gotta lil' closer over and over
Describing someone moving closer repeatedly


Shakin' that butt'in
Describing someone shaking their hips or buttocks while dancing


I got sucked in'
Admitting to being charmed or seduced


I gotta show her whats up then
Taking a move towards making things more serious or intimate


But if she wanna rock with a player
Asserting that he is a male sexual partner


She gonna have to follow my instructions
Expecting his sexual partner to follow his lead or instructions


Ain't no competition or dissin', that's my position
Emphasizing his status or role


You listenin' pay attention
Requesting someone's full attention


You be feeling the same
Asserting that someone feels a similar way


Twenty one and older
Indicating an age limit or age preference


You shakin' cause you wanna
Assuming that someone is dancing because they want to


Nobody to tell you no
Implying independence and freedom


So you be feeling no shame
Suggesting that someone should not feel embarrassed while dancing provocatively


Now gon' shake your ass
Directing someone to dance with enthusiasm


Make your boyfriend mad uh huh
Indicating that someone's dancing may attract unwanted attention or make someone else jealous


Give you somethin' you probably ain't never had
Implying that he can give someone something they may never have experienced before


I bet your baby daddy can't do that
Contrasting himself with someone else in regards to his sexual ability


I got that! Killer killer for reala'
Expressing confidence


That what ever you like
Indicating he is willing to please his sexual partner in any way desired


He give it to you, wrong
Suggesting that someone's ex-partner executed sex poorly or incorrectly in various ways


I give it to you right
Implying that he can do a better job than someone else in the bedroom


He gonna give it for a second
Implying that someone's ex-partner did not spend much time engaging in sexual activities


I'ma give it all night
Promising to engage in sexual activity for a prolonged period of time


He just do it just to do it
Implies inadequacy in performance by someone's ex-partner


I just do it like mike
Implying that he can perform sexual activities like a professional athlete performs in their sport


Ain't nothing like watching you rock for me
Expressing enjoyment from observing someone dancing


Go ahead girl and just drop for me
Asking someone to dance in a certain way


While I just sit back
Indicates that he enjoys relaxing and watching


And just admire that
Describing his admiration towards someone's dancing


Hoping that you don't plan to stop for me
Expressing a desire to continue watching someone dance for an extended amount of time


Well about a hundred thousand stacks for me
Referencing an amount of money in regards to his appreciation for her dancing abilities


Well I know you like that
Assuming someone enjoys or is motivated by the prospect of receiving money




Lyrics Β© Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cornell Haynes, Richard Preston Jr Butler, Shondrae Crawford, Lukasz Gottwald, Faheem Najm, Aliaune Thiam

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@stilljay4409

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2021 if it wasn't for this type of music just pandemic would have been unbearable
She's too lit I'm f*** up we wish that we could get Un drunk .
Fuck coronavirus

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Me I created a playlist with all his songs

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Nelly every day for the past year

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2024 we are still here!

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Man I miss the real dance era πŸ˜‚

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