Shake Ya Tail Feather
Nelly Lyrics

We do it for fun
We engage in this activity for the enjoyment and pleasure it brings us.

Dirty E.N.T.
A reference to the Dirty Entourage, a group of people who enjoy partying and having fun together.

Bad Boy
A nickname for Nelly, P Diddy, and Murphy Lee indicating their mischievous and wild personalities.

Bend them trucks, we do it for fun
We alter our trucks for entertainment purposes, to make them look cool and impressive.

Stack them bucks, we do it for fun
We accumulate wealth for the sake of having fun and enjoying life.

And the band played on, Just like, we do it for fun
We continue to enjoy ourselves despite any obstacles or challenges we may face, just because it's fun.

If you see me ma, we do it for fun
When you see me having a good time, it's because I'm doing this for fun.

Come here girl, what your name is?
An opening line to start a conversation with an attractive woman and get to know her better.

Where you from? Turn around, Who you came with?
Asking a woman about her background and social context, and inquiring about who she is accompanied by.

Is that your ass or your mama have reindeer?
A playful and suggestive comment about the woman's rear end and its distinctive shape, comparing it to a reindeer's.

I can't explain it but damn sure glad you came here
Expressing one's admiration for the woman's presence and their excitement about meeting her.

I'm still a sucker for cornrows, you know I never changed that (nah uh)
Nelly still finds cornrows on women attractive, and has not changed his preference over time.

Your body is banging mama, but where your brains at? (come on)
Commenting on the woman's physical attractiveness, but also questioning her intelligence and intellectual abilities.

I'm still the same cat when I was young I was running with bad boys, But now I'm older hope they saw I'm running with bad boys (that's right)
Nelly is still up to his old shenanigans, hanging out with wild and mischievous people, but now he hopes that people think of him as a skilled and accomplished artist in his own right.

Here come another man unlike no other man
A boastful comment about one man's unique and exceptional qualities.

Candy coated, whoa, switching every other lane
A metaphorical description of a flashy, bright, and dynamic car, changing lanes constantly.

Y'all help me, why don't cha? Please help me
A plea for help from the audience or the crowd, asking them to get involved and participate in the fun and excitement of the music.

Eighth girl this week and it's only Tuesday
A comment about the abundance and frequency of romantic partners or sexual encounters, suggesting a fast and wild lifestyle.

I like the cocky bow legged ones
A personal preference for women with a particular body type or posture, indicating a specific taste in physical appearance.

Like white and Dominicans, Hispanics and Asians
A statement about the diversity and variety of women that the artist finds attractive, showing an appreciation for different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Shake it for Nelly son
Encouraging someone to dance and be energetic, specifically for the pleasure and entertainment of Nelly.

Manolos Ma-no-no's I can't tell
A reference to designer shoes that are difficult to identify or distinguish, indicating a lack of knowledge or expertise on the topic.

Everybody and their hoochies
All sorts of people and their female companions or acquaintances, especially those that dress provocatively or inappropriately.

When you do it, do it well
Encouraging someone to put in their best effort and do something correctly or effectively, implying a high standard of performance.

Now real girls get down on the floor (on the floor)
Inviting women to dance and participate in the fun and excitement at a night club or party.

Now get that money, honey, act like you know (like you know)
Encouraging women to be confident and assertive when it comes to earning money and enjoying themselves, acting as if they know what they're doing.

Mama, I like how you dance, the way you fit in them pants (uh)
A compliment to the woman's dancing style and physical appearance, specifically her tight-fitting pants.

Enter the floor (uh) take it low (uh) girl do it again (uh)
Encouraging a woman to dance more, with enthusiasm and energy, and repeating the same movements or choreography.

You know I love that (I love that)
Repeating a comment about a woman's attractive qualities, emphasizing one's admiration and appreciation for them.

Now where them girls at? (Where the girls at?)
P Diddy is asking where the attractive women are, indicating his desire to meet and interact with them.

It's Diddy, Murphy Lee and Nelly, how you love that? (Shit, uh oh)
A reference to the artists performing in the song, inviting the audience to enjoy their joint effort and acknowledge their success.

Come on, we got another one player
Announcing another song or performance, suggesting a continuation of the fun and energy from the previous one.

From New York to the Dirty, how they loving it player?
A statement about the wide popularity and appreciation for the artists' music, addressing fans from both New York and Southern states like Georgia or Alabama.

Baby, you impressive, let's get to know each other
A flirtatious comment directed at a woman, indicating one's attraction to her and suggesting further interaction or connection.

You the best of the best and you gotta love it
An expression of adoration and admiration for the woman, indicating that she is of exceptional quality and worthy of respect and admiration.

In the dresses, the sexiest, I had to tell her
Complimenting the woman's choice of clothing, specifically her dresses, and expressing one's attraction to her.

She's a young Janet Jackson live in living color
Comparing the woman's dancing and physical appearance to the iconic pop star Janet Jackson, suggesting that she is similarly talented and stunning.

Look here mama, you're dead wrong for having them pants on
A playful and flirtatious comment about the woman's pants, implying that they are too revealing or provocative.

Capris cut low so when you shake it I see your thong
A description of the woman's outfit, indicating that her pants are revealing enough to show her thong underwear when she dances or moves.

My pocket's full of dough, shake your feathers till the morning
A boastful comment about having lots of money or wealth, and encouraging the woman to dance or perform until the early hours of the day.

It's Bad Boy and Nelly man, somebody better warn 'em
A reference to the artists performing the song, and a warning to others that they are capable of causing mischief and mayhem.

Go slow
A command or suggestion to the audience to slow down or take a break from dancing or moving too quickly.

Let me see you shake ya tailfeather
Encouraging the audience to move their bodies in a fast and energetic way, specifically by shaking their tail feathers like birds.