Wizkid’s appearance marks his first collaboration with Normani and Harris
Checklist
Normani Lyrics
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Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah
Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah
I got the addy, I don't need no GPS's (uh, uh)
Diamonds shining, diamonds shining
Now I keep them VVS's (uh, uh)
You tryna keep me like a checklist (uh, uh)
Slow whine, slow whine
Body cold like a necklace (uh, uh, uh)
I see you
Straight up out of heaven wit' it, uh
Baby, you a blessing wit' it, uh
Come teach me a lesson wit' it, uh
Ay, I see you
Straight up out of heaven wit' it, uh
Baby, you a blessing wit' it, uh
Come teach me a lesson wit' it, uh
Come show me what the neck 'bout
Might show you what the check 'bout
Might show you what that net 'bout
Give it all to you if you check out
Way you movin' it around me
Make me feel like you wan' drown me
Make me feel like you wan' wet me
Only you know how to get me up
I got the addy, I don't need no GPS's (uh, uh)
Diamonds shining, diamonds shining
Now I keep them VVS's (uh, uh)
Don't lie, don't lie
You tryna keep me like a checklist (uh, uh)
Slow whine, slow whine
Body cold like a necklace (uh, uh, uh)
I see you
Straight up out of heaven wit' it, uh
Baby, you a blessing wit' it, uh
Come teach me a lesson wit' it, uh
Yeah, I see you
Straight up out of heaven wit' it, uh
Baby, you a blessing wit' it, uh
Come teach me a lesson wit' it, uh
My girl your body cold like a necklace
No badmind, really can't touch this
Gold so cold when you whine this
Me straight wan' put you on mi checklist
Me loving the love, 'cause it's reckless
Girl I'm a sinner, come bless me
Baby don't no stress me
Say bad gyal so you kill with that vibe
Uh, uh
I got the addy, I don't need no GPS's (uh, uh)
Diamonds shining, diamonds shining
Now I keep them VVS's (uh, uh)
Don't lie, don't lie
You tryna keep me like a checklist (uh, uh)
Slow whine, slow whine
Body cold like a necklace (uh, uh, uh)
Me need a likkle bit of your time, and (yeah)
Just let me give you keys to my life, and (yeah)
Baby girl show me your vibe (yeah)
Baby girl show me your light (oh yeah)
Me need a likkle bit of your time, and (yeah)
Said me give you keys to my life, and (yeah)
Baby girl show me your vibe
Take control, control
The lyrics of Normani's song Checklist focus on the attraction and desire she feels toward someone she sees as special and unique. She speaks about the addy (address) of this person, and how she doesn't need GPS to find them because she's drawn to them like a magnet. She also mentions their shining diamonds and how she keeps VVS diamonds too. She then accuses this person of trying to keep her like a checklist, as if she were a task to be completed. Normani compares her body to a cold necklace, suggesting a contrast between her physical self and the fiery passion she feels towards this individual.
Normani goes on to describe this person as a heavenly blessing and mentions that they make her feel like drowning, but in a pleasurable way. She also wants to learn from them and be taught a "lesson." She then switches the focus to herself, encouraging this individual to show her what their neck (money) is about because she can show them what the check (money) and net (internet) is about. Normani is convinced that she can give her all to this person if they "check out" or prove themselves worthy. She ends the song by asking the person to take control and let her see their vibe and light.
Overall, Normani's lyrics showcase her attraction towards someone who is unique and special, but at the same time, she is wary of their intentions and does not want to be treated as a task. She also has the confidence to show this person what she is worth and encourages them to prove themselves worthy of her affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad gyal come whine 'pon it
Invitation to someone to dance in a seductive way
I got the addy, I don't need no GPS's (uh, uh)
Confidently stating the address is known and GPS is not required
Diamonds shining, diamonds shining
Now I keep them VVS's (uh, uh)
Referring to the quality of diamonds, VVS, now kept for shine
Don't lie, don't lie
You tryna keep me like a checklist (uh, uh)
Call out to not be treated as a task on a to-do list
Slow whine, slow whine
Body cold like a necklace (uh, uh, uh)
Sensual dance moves compared to jewelry, with body feeling like a cold necklace
I see you
Straight up out of heaven wit' it, uh
Baby, you a blessing wit' it, uh
Come teach me a lesson wit' it, uh
Ay, I see you
Straight up out of heaven wit' it, uh
Baby, you a blessing wit' it, uh
Come teach me a lesson wit' it, uh
Complimenting the dance partner's sexy moves; wanting to learn more
Come show me what the neck 'bout
Might show you what the check 'bout
Might show you what that net 'bout
Give it all to you if you check out
Asking for physical showings of affection, offering to give money, and wanting a full commitment
Way you movin' it around me
Make me feel like you wan' drown me
Make me feel like you wan' wet me
Only you know how to get me up
Feeling overwhelmed by the partner's moves, implying sexual arousal
My girl your body cold like a necklace
No badmind, really can't touch this
Gold so cold when you whine this
Me straight wan' put you on mi checklist
Me loving the love, 'cause it's reckless
Comparing dancing abilities to jewelry again; wanting to put partner in a checklist for future encounters
Girl I'm a sinner, come bless me
Baby don't no stress me
Say bad gyal so you kill with that vibe
Uh, uh
Admitting to faults, but still wanting attention in a positive manner
Me need a likkle bit of your time, and (yeah)
Just let me give you keys to my life, and (yeah)
Baby girl show me your vibe (yeah)
Baby girl show me your light (oh yeah)
Me need a likkle bit of your time, and (yeah)
Said me give you keys to my life, and (yeah)
Baby girl show me your vibe
Take control, control
Wanting a partner's time and showing trust; wanting to see their personality and letting them take control
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Adam Richard Wiles, Brittany Talia Hazzard, Ibrahim Ayodeji Balogun
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AmosdollMusic
That repetitive string motif in the instrumental is just so catchy!
@dylanmacdonald2875
Lol that was your first introduction to Afrobeats ... Influenced by Wizkid
@SugapuffTv
Still baffled as to why there is not a proper video for this song cause its a banger
@curlss.3b289
It's funny how people think it's afro beats just because wizkid is on the beat😂 so many articles that prove it's Caribbean style👍👏
@georgiascott4806
Agree!
@loreerhonda8321
A banger!
@trentonjohnson402
@jumanji145 I guess you never heard of Afro Caribbean
@b-4361
Afro Caribbean is a thing....cardi and rihanna are both African Caribbean women. And this beat is a Caribbean style afro beat.
@astlegonsalves2336
I badly need a dance video for this after motivation..
@hadjazibaroudi1474
Check her live performances in sweetener tour ;)