Promiscuous
Nelly Furtado feat. Timberlake Lyrics


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Am I throwing you off?
Nope
Didn't think so

How you doing, young lady?
That feeling that you giving really drives me crazy
You don't have a player on the truck
I was at a loss of words first time that we spoke

You looking for a girl that'll treat you right
You looking for her in the daytime, with the light
You might be the type if I play my cards right
I'll find out by the end of the night

You expect me to just let you hit it
But will you still respect me if you get it?
All I can do is try, gimme one chance
What's the problem, I don't see no ring on your hand
I'll be the first to admit it
I'm curious about you, you seem so innocent
You wanna' get in my world, get lost in it
Boy, I'm tired of running, let's walk for a minute

Promiscuous girl, wherever you are
I'm all alone and it's you that I want
Promiscuous boy, you already know
That I'm all yours, what you waiting for?
Promiscuous girl, you're teasing me
You know what I want, and I got what you need
Promiscuous boy, let's get to the point
'Cause we're on a roll, you ready?

Roses are red, some diamonds are blue
Chivalry is dead, but you're still kinda cute
Hey! I can't keep my mind off you
Where you at, do you mind if I come through?
I'm out of this world come with me to my planet
Get you on my level, do you think that you can handle it?
They call me Thomas, last name Crown
Recognize game, Imma' lay mine's down
I'm a big girl I can handle myself but if I get lonely I might need your help
Pay attention to me, I don't talk for my health
I want you on my team
So does everybody else
SHH! Baby we can keep it on the low
Let your guard down ain't nobody gotta know
If you with it girl I know a place we can go
What kind of girl do you take me for?

Promiscuous girl, wherever you are
I'm all alone, and it's you that I want
Promiscuous boy, you already know
That I'm all yours, what you waiting for?
Promiscuous girl, you're teasing me
You know what I want, and I got what you need
Promiscuous boy, let's get to the point
'Cause we're on a roll, you ready?

Don't be mad, don't get mean
Don't get mad, don't be mean
Hey! Don't be mad, don't get mean
Don't get mad, don't be mean

Wait...I don't mean no harm
I can see you with my t-shirt on
I can see you with nothing on
Feeling on me before you bring that on
Bring that on?!
You know what I mean
Girl, I'm a freak you shouldn't say those things!
I'm only trying to get inside of your brain
To see if you can work me the way you say
It's okay, it's alright
I got something that you gon' like
Hey, is that the truth or are you talking trash?
Is your game M.V.P. like Steve Nash?

Promiscuous girl, wherever you are
I'm all alone, and it's you that I want
Promiscuous boy, I'm callin ya' name
But you're driving me crazy, the way you're making me wait
Promiscuous girl, you're teasing me
You know what I want, and I got what you need




Promiscuous boy, we're one in the same
So we don't gotta play games no more

Overall Meaning

The song "Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado is a flirtatious and playful exchange between two people at a nightclub who are attracted to each other. The song talks about a mysterious girl who seems innocent but is actually interested in the guy who is trying to hit on her. She is flirtatious, confident, and in control, which can be intimidating to the guy who is trying to pursue her.


Throughout the song, she leads him on and teases him, asking if he wants to find out more about her by the end of the night. She plays with the idea of being promiscuous, but doesn't want to be objectified or disrespected by the guy if they do end up hooking up. Ultimately, the song is about the thrill of the chase and the excitement of flirting with someone new.


Overall, "Promiscuous" is a fun and upbeat pop song with catchy hooks and playful lyrics. It explores the theme of sexual attraction and tension between two people, but also touches on the idea of female empowerment and not being ashamed of your desires.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I throwing you off?
I hope I'm not confusing you with my behavior.


How you doing, young lady?
Hello, beautiful. How are you feeling today?


That feeling that you giving really drives me crazy
Your energy and presence affect me strongly, and I can't stop thinking about you.


You don't have a player on the truck
You're not currently involved with anyone romantically.


I was at a loss of words first time that we spoke
I was speechless when we first met, because I was so drawn to you.


You looking for a girl that'll treat you right
You want to find a woman who will respect and care for you.


You looking for her in the daytime, with the light
You're searching for love and companionship in a more traditional, conventional way.


You might be the type if I play my cards right
I think you could be the one for me, and I want to explore our connection further.


I'll find out by the end of the night
I hope to gauge your interest and compatibility with me as we spend more time together tonight.


You expect me to just let you hit it
You assume that I'm hoping for a sexual encounter with you.


But will you still respect me if you get it?
I'm concerned that you might not treat me as an equal partner after we're physically intimate.


All I can do is try, gimme one chance
I'm willing to take a risk and see where our relationship could go, if you're willing to give us a chance.


What's the problem, I don't see no ring on your hand
I don't see any signs that you're already in a committed relationship.


I'll be the first to admit it
I acknowledge that I'm very intrigued by you and want to explore our connection more thoroughly.


I'm curious about you, you seem so innocent
There's something about your demeanor that makes me really curious about who you are as a person.


You wanna' get in my world, get lost in it
You seem to be interested in getting to know me better and exploring a deeper connection.


Boy, I'm tired of running, let's walk for a minute
I'm ready to take a chance on a real relationship with you and slow down from my usual patterns of dating and flirting.


Promiscuous girl, wherever you are
I'm proclaiming myself as someone who enjoys sexual encounters and is open to them in any location.


I'm all alone and it's you that I want
I'm feeling lonely and crave emotional and physical intimacy with you.


Promiscuous boy, you already know
I suspect that you're also interested in sexual encounters and might be open to exploring that with me.


That I'm all yours, what you waiting for?
I'm ready and willing to engage in a sexual relationship with you, so why not take the chance and see where it leads?


You're teasing me
You're flirting and sending mixed signals that make it difficult for me to read your intentions and feelings.


You know what I want, and I got what you need
We both seem to be interested in sexual encounters, and I think that we could fulfill each other's desires and needs.


Let's get to the point
Let's stop flirting and start exploring our sexual chemistry together.


'Cause we're on a roll, you ready?
We seem to be really compatible sexually, and the chemistry between us is strong. Are you ready to take the next step?


Roses are red, some diamonds are blue
I'm trying to be poetic and romantic, but also acknowledge that love and relationships can be complicated and hard to categorize.


Chivalry is dead, but you're still kinda cute
I'm poking fun at the outdated gender roles and expectations in modern relationships, but I still find you attractive and intriguing.


Hey! I can't keep my mind off you
I'm really drawn to you and can't stop thinking about you and our potential connection.


Where you at, do you mind if I come through?
I'm interested in spending more time with you and want to know where you are so I can join you.


I'm out of this world come with me to my planet
I'm suggesting that we escape from the mundane world and explore a relationship together on our own terms.


Get you on my level, do you think that you can handle it?
I'm confident in my abilities and want to challenge you to explore a deeper connection with me and see if we can handle it together.


They call me Thomas, last name Crown
I'm introducing myself with a playful and confident energy, implying that I'm someone to be respected and admired.


Recognize game, Imma' lay mine's down
I'm confident in my ability to flirt and attract women, so I'm encouraging you to recognize my skills and let me work my magic on you.


I'm a big girl I can handle myself but if I get lonely I might need your help
I'm independent and self-sufficient, but I'm also human and crave emotional and physical intimacy with another person.


Pay attention to me, I don't talk for my health
I'm interested in making a deeper connection with you and want you to take me seriously.


I want you on my team
I want to build a meaningful and fulfilling relationship with you and explore our connection further.


So does everybody else
I'm aware that you're attractive and desirable, and many other people are vying for your attention and affection.


SHH! Baby we can keep it on the low
I'm suggesting that we keep our potential relationship a secret and explore it on our own terms, away from the opinions and expectations of others.


Let your guard down ain't nobody gotta know
I want to build a trusting and open connection with you, where we can be vulnerable and intimate with each other without fear of judgement or scrutiny.


If you with it girl I know a place we can go
I'm suggesting that we take our potential relationship to a more private and intimate place, where we can explore our connection on a deeper level.


What kind of girl do you take me for?
I'm questioning your assumptions and expectations of me as a woman, and suggesting that I'm more complex and multi-faceted than you might assume.


Don't be mad, don't get mean
I'm encouraging you to keep a level head and not react negatively or with aggression to my advances or suggestions.


Wait...I don't mean no harm
I'm trying to reassure you that my intentions are pure and I'm not trying to hurt you or manipulate you in any way.


I can see you with my t-shirt on
I'm imagining a future where we're closer and more intimate, and I can picture you wearing my clothes as a sign of our connection.


I can see you with nothing on
I'm suggesting that I'm attracted to you physically and can imagine a future where we're more intimately involved and comfortable with each other's bodies.


Feeling on me before you bring that on
I'm interested in exploring our physical attraction and chemistry, but want to establish a deeper emotional connection with you first.


Bring that on?!
I'm suggesting that I'm ready and willing to explore a more physical connection with you, if you're also interested.


You know what I mean
I'm implying that I want to take our connection to a more physical level, without explicitly saying so.


Girl, I'm a freak you shouldn't say those things!
I'm surprised and excited by your forwardness and sexual energy, but also warning you that I might be too much for you to handle.


I'm only trying to get inside of your brain
I'm interested in learning more about you and exploring a deeper emotional connection with you, beyond just physical attraction.


To see if you can work me the way you say
I'm interested in seeing if you can live up to the expectations and suggestions you've made about our potential connection.


It's okay, it's alright
I want to reassure you that I'm interested in exploring a connection with you, and that any awkwardness or uncertainty is natural and understandable.


I got something that you gon' like
I'm confident that I can be a fulfilling and pleasurable partner to you, and want to explore that possibility together.


Hey, is that the truth or are you talking trash?
I'm questioning the reality of our connection and asking if you're just playing games or actually interested in exploring a deeper relationship with me.


Is your game M.V.P. like Steve Nash?
I'm questioning your skills and abilities in flirting and building relationships, and comparing them to a famous basketball player.


I'm callin ya' name
I'm hinting at a stronger emotional connection and familiarity with you, and expressing my attraction to you more explicitly.


But you're driving me crazy, the way you're making me wait
I'm frustrated by the mixed signals and uncertainty in our relationship, and want to take things to the next level more quickly.


We're one in the same
I'm suggesting that we're similar in our desires and intentions, and that we can build a strong connection together because of that.


So we don't gotta play games no more
I'm encouraging us to be more open and honest with each other about our feelings and desires, so that we can explore a stronger connection together.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Nelly Kim Furtado, Timothy Clayton, Timothy Z. Mosley

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