The Way You Move
Outkast feat. Sleepy Brown Lyrics


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Boom, Boom, Boom

Ready for action, nip it in the bud
We never relaxin', OutKast is everlastin'
Not clashin', not at all but see my nigga want to do a little acting
Now that's for anyone askin' give me one pass 'em
Drip, drip, drop there goes an eargasm
Now you cumin' out the side of your face
We tapping right into your memory banks (thanks)
So click it our ticket, lets see your seat belt fastened
Trunk rattlin' like two midgets in the back seat wrasslin'
Speakerbox vibrate the tank, make it sound like aluminum cans in the bag
But I know y'all wanted that 808 can you feel that B-A-S-S, bass
But I know y'all wanted that 808 can you feel that B-A-S-S, bass

I like the way you move
I like the way you move (woo)
I love the way you move
I love the way, I love the way

I love the way you move
I love the way you move (woo)
I love the way you move
I love the way, I love the way

Then the whole room fell silent
The girls all pause with glee
Turning left, turning right are they looking at me?
Well, I was looking at them, there, there on the dance floor
Now they got me in the middle feeling like a man whore
'Specially the big girl, big girls need love too no discrimination here squirrel
So keep your hands off my cheeks, let me study how you ride the beat
You big freak
Skinny, slim women got the camel toe within them
You can hump them, lift them, bend them, give them something to remember
Yell out timber when you fall through the chop shop
Take a deep a breath and exhale
Your ex male friend, boyfriend was boring as hell
Well, let me listen to the stories you tell
And we can make moves like a person in jail on the loco

I like the way you move
I like the way you move (woo)
I love the way you move
I love the way, I love the way

I love the way you move
I love the way you move (woo)
I love the way you move
I love the way, I love the way

Hey baby, girl don't you stop
Come on baby, dance all around me
You so fine (you so fine) you so fine
You drive me outta my mind (outta my mind) ooh baby
If I could I would, just be with you baby
Ooh, 'cause you like me and excite me
And you know you gotta leave, baby
Ooh

I like the way you move
I like the way you move (ooh so sexy baby)
I love the way you move
I love the way, I love the way (ooh)

I love the way you move
I love the way you move (ooh you're so sexy baby)
I love the way you move
I love the way, I love the way

I like the way you move
I like the way you move (woo)
I love the way you move
I love the way, I love the way

I love the way you move
I love the way you move (woo)




I love the way you move
I love the way, I love the way

Overall Meaning

The song “The Way You Move” by Outkast featuring Sleepy Brown is a classic hip-hop and R&B song that was first released in 2003. The lyrics of the song are about admiring a woman’s moves on the dance floor, and the chorus repeats the line “I love the way you move” several times. The first verse talks about the power and influence of Outkast’s music, how it can tap into the listener’s memory banks and deliver a eargasm. The second verse is about the singer getting lost in the dance floor and observing different types of women, including the chubby girls who also need love.


The lyrics of “The Way You Move” are insightful because they celebrate a woman’s confidence and self-expression, and not objectifying or demeaning her. The song appreciates women with different body types and personalities, and it’s refreshing to see an upbeat hip-hop song with this message. The lyrics’ upbeat and positive beat match the playful tone of the song, and it has undoubtedly become a classic party anthem.


Line by Line Meaning

Boom, Boom, Boom
We're ready to go and make some noise.


Ready for action, nip it in the bud
We're always ready to get things done and not waste any time.


We never relaxin', OutKast is everlastin'
We don't take breaks and our music will last forever.


Not clashin', not at all but see my nigga want to do a little acting
We're not about fighting, but my friend wants to try his hand at acting.


Now that's for anyone askin' give me one pass 'em
Just in case anyone asks for a favor, we'll be ready to help.


Drip, drip, drop there goes an eargasm
Our music is so great it's like having an eargasm.


Now you cumin' out the side of your face
Our music is so good it's making you have an emotional reaction.


We tapping right into your memory banks (thanks)
Our music will be something you remember thanks to how good it is.


So click it our ticket, lets see your seat belt fastened
Get ready for the ride of your life with our music and make sure you're prepared.


Trunk rattlin' like two midgets in the back seat wrasslin'
The bass in our music is so strong it's making the car trunk shake like two people wrestling in the backseat.


Speakerbox vibrate the tank, make it sound like aluminum cans in the bag
Our music is so powerful it's making the car vibrate like aluminum cans in a bag.


But I know y'all wanted that 808 can you feel that B-A-S-S, bass
We know our fans want that 808 beat with powerful bass, and we're delivering.


Then the whole room fell silent
Everyone stopped what they were doing to see what was happening.


The girls all pause with glee
The girls stopped to have a moment of joy.


Turning left, turning right are they looking at me?
I'm wondering if the girls are looking at me.


Well, I was looking at them, there, there on the dance floor
I was looking at the girls dancing.


Now they got me in the middle feeling like a man whore
Being surrounded by girls and not knowing which to pick made me feel like a man whore.


'Specially the big girl, big girls need love too no discrimination here squirrel
It's especially important to show love to big girls, and there should be no discrimination.


So keep your hands off my cheeks, let me study how you ride the beat
Don't touch me, let me watch you dance and study your moves.


You big freak
You're a bit of a freak in the best way possible.


Skinny, slim women got the camel toe within them
Skinny women have a tight-fitting underwear style called a camel toe.


You can hump them, lift them, bend them, give them something to remember
You can dance with skinny women, lifting and bending them in ways they'll remember.


Yell out timber when you fall through the chop shop
Yell ''timber'' when you finally let go and have fun.


Take a deep a breath and exhale
Take a deep breath and let it all out.


Your ex male friend, boyfriend was boring as hell
Your ex was very boring.


Well, let me listen to the stories you tell
Tell me about yourself.


And we can make moves like a person in jail on the loco
Let's dance like crazy people.


Hey baby, girl don't you stop
Hey babe, keep dancing.


Come on baby, dance all around me
Dance around me and with me.


You so fine (you so fine) you so fine
You're so good-looking.


You drive me outta my mind (outta my mind) ooh baby
You're driving me crazy.


If I could I would, just be with you baby
If I could, I'd love to be with you.


Ooh, 'cause you like me and excite me
You like me and make me feel excited.


And you know you gotta leave, baby
Unfortunately, you'll have to leave at some point.


I love the way you move
I really love the way you dance.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antwan Patton, Carlton Jr Mahone, Patrick Brown

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@yolondawyatt4922

It's February 2024 and this is still the shit. 🔥 OUTKAST = GOAT ❤

@TwoTimes289

2024 and sill listening

@nataliehenderson8657

The 2000s were the Holden era o can’t believe I’m saying this

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No doubt, one love 4ever💥💜🔥

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@poopiebandit

still groovin!

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@LILHOWLORD

I can’t believe this came out 20 years ago!! This here is TIMELESS!!!

@mrsinister8943

I was thinking the same thing with Hey Ya and how that album is 20 years old! Man time flies so damn fast it seems. Great times and great music.

@sashafierce183

​@mrsinister8943 the best ever !! A good tune to shake your arse too 😂😂😂

@angeelkitty

LOVE IT nothing can beat music like this nowadays!

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