Like That
Pharell ft. Gwen Stefani Lyrics
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Yeszir
Let's do it!
Yeszir
Yo, on and on and my nuts I'm palming
Take two of these and call me in the morning
You should see the way the chain heart is to charmin'
Shit pop ya bottles toast to screen cheers!
Getcha 2-step cuz it's the record of the year
Nigga that brought you ice creams 2 for a pair
Officially announcing that this is warfare
'Cause back in the day my clouds was grey
And it seemed like my angels couldn't blow them away
But then I sold my first verse that cut the NSX
But I was still ridin' in them thin ass jets
But now
Man, my business so clear out the window of the leer
And I'm talking on my celly all this shit that you should hear
Listen clearly now
Hello, can you hear me now?
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
So, drop ya purse, and grab ya hips
And act like ya tryin' to get this money right quick
So can I have it like that?
You got it like that
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
On and on and this beat is zoning
I control the mind straight over the phone
Let 'em explore the words something like a tourist
They never get addicted unless the headywop is serious
From Louisdales to Jimmy Choos is real
She knows the time she sees the Richard Mille
Flat double skeletal tourbillon
It's just like her body move it turns her on
She like the way my hands use her body for hand warmers
And all our car doors go up like Transformers
See I can do it thisaway I can do it thataway
From the crib in Viginia to that new Miami getaway
So cool like new edition that she hollas ya scent
I'll get it ok, let it boil away
But please run along, 'cause ladeez is feelin wrong
And I got some right for 'em right after this song
My name is Skate-Board-P
Ladies and gentlemen
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
So, drop ya purse, and grab ya hips
And act like ya tryin' to get this money right quick
So can I have it like that?
You got it like that
Can I have it like that?
You got it like that
On and on and the temperatures warming
I spit heat flashes, niggas get nautious
Bright as a bitch
So analyze with caution
When the light hit the ice bet a 100 that you vomit
Should I mention the fact the transition is the track
No one change into the vision just to get me where I'm at
No skateboy P too grown
Riding up and down college in that new two-tone
It's so cold you don't wanna feel the chill of it (Uh!)
Just stand back and just look at the grill of it (Uh!)
I don't smoke but I bet the sense a mil' of it
Totally intensifies the vivid-ass appeal of it
You can be jealous, and grit your teeth (Uh huh)
But all these little niggas got somethin' in reach
So, you want heat? These niggas can front heat
While I'm on my boat party, tryin' to Sunseek
My name is Skate-Board-P
Ladies and Gentlemen
Can I have it like that? (You got it like that)
Can I have it like that? (You got it like that)
Can I have it like that? (You got it like that)
Can I have it like that? (You got it like that)
So drop your purse and grab your hips (Uh huh)
And act like you tryin' to get this money right quick
So can I have it like that? (You got it like that)
Can I have it like that? (You got it like that)
The lyrics of "Can I Have It Like That?" by Pharrell feat. Gwen Stefani is a fun and upbeat song about wanting to live a lavish lifestyle and having the confidence to ask for what one wants. The opening lines set the tone for the confidence Pharrell exudes throughout the song: "on and on and my nuts I'm palming, take two of these and call me in the morning." He references his newfound success and how it has changed his life, celebrating it with lines like "shit, pop ya bottles toast to screen cheers" and "drop ya purse, and grab ya hips, and act like ya tryin' to get this money right quick."
Pharrell continues to flaunt his success with lines like "from Louisdales to Jimmy Choos is real, she knows the time she sees the Richard Mille" and "I can do it thisaway I can do it thataway, from the crib in Virginia to that new Miami getaway." However, he also recognizes that there are those who may not understand or appreciate his lifestyle, telling them to "run along 'cause ladeez is feelin' wrong."
Gwen Stefani adds to the playful nature of the song with her chorus, singing "can I have it like that? You got it like that." Overall, "Can I Have It Like That" can be interpreted as a fun and lighthearted song about celebrating success and living a lavish lifestyle while acknowledging that not everyone will understand or appreciate it.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, on and on and my nuts I'm palming
Continuously going on and on while confidently carrying himself
Take two of these and call me in the morning
His music is so powerful that listening to it is like taking medicine
You should see the way the chain heart is to charmin'
He is flaunting his luxurious lifestyle and his jewelry
Flying like a bird like Nelly Furtado
He feels free like a bird and is referencing Nelly Furtado's song 'I'm Like a Bird'
Shit pop ya bottles toast to screen cheers!
He is celebrating and cheersing to his success with champagne
Getcha 2-step cuz it's the record of the year
His music is so good that people should dance to it with a specific dance move called the 2-step
Nigga that brought you ice creams 2 for a pair
He is referencing his past success with the group N.E.R.D., who made a song called 'Lapdance' which mentions ice creams being sold 2 for a pair
Officially announcing that this is warfare
He is declaring that he is the best and is going to battle anyone who disagrees
'Cause back in the day my clouds was grey
He struggled with obstacles and setback in the past
And it seemed like my angels couldn't blow them away
He didn't have any help or guidance in the past
But then I sold my first verse that cut the NSX
He sold his first lyrics and made a lot of money, enough to afford a car called the NSX
But I was still ridin' in them thin ass jets
Even though he had money, he still had to fly in cheap, small planes
Man, my business so clear out the window of the leer
His business is doing so well that he can see the clarity of it from his luxury car, a leer
And I'm talking on my celly all this shit that you should hear
He's on the phone talking about all of his success and people need to listen
On and on and this beat is zoning
The music is just going and going, with a catchy rhythm
I control the mind straight over the phone
His music has such an influence that it can control people's minds even over the phone
Let 'em explore the words something like a tourist
He wants people to explore and dissect the meaning of his words like a tourist exploring a new city
They never get addicted unless the headywop is serious
His music isn't addicting unless it's seriously made well
From Louisdales to Jimmy Choos is real
He has expensive taste and only wears shoes like Louis Vuittons and Jimmy Choos
She likes the way my hands use her body for hand warmers
He is physically intimate with a lover and embracing her body to keep his hands warm
And all our car doors go up like Transformers
He has a luxurious car where the doors open like they do on the Transformers robots
See I can do it thisaway I can do it thataway
He is very versatile and can achieve success from different angles
From the crib in Viginia to that new Miami getaway
He has come a long way from his humble home in Virginia to living in Miami
Totally intensifies the vivid-ass appeal of it
The intense attention to detail makes the appeal of his music better
But all these little niggas got somethin' in reach
He is addressing his competition and saying they have potential to be great as well
So, you want heat? These niggas can front heat
If someone wants a challenge, then he has competition that can deliver
While I'm on my boat party, tryin' to Sunseek
He's enjoying his success on a boat, soaking up the sun
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ErikaMcQueen89
The kids will never know about this Pharrell. I was sophomore in H.S when in my mind came out. I'll take this over Happy anyday.
@rouvoby1223
+Erika McQueen I love the old Pharrell, he was so ahead of his time. He composed all his music. But Happy is still a good song
@MrThomas564
I was in 5th grade when came out.
@tysemuseic5867
+Erika McQueen I do love this song ;D
@kiidtrvnks2779
+Erika McQueen excuse me miss im 12 and this is my favorite my album
@kingheff2771
I feel you baby. I mean when this shit came out I was on some other other ish, asking shorties this same question just to get that same reply! ha-ha!
@rolandviado
I remember Pharrell's style with the hoodies and ice creams being so bomb back then. Such a shift in hip hop
@bethl.1892
Good times
@xx_gl00m13_xx
I REMEMBER WHEN PHARREL USED TO ROCK THE TIGHT JEANS WITH ICE CREAMS
@carmelloantonio3921
its still dope n im twenty foe