Give It Up
Pharrell Williams Lyrics


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That girl wanna give it up (Right there)
That girl wanna give it up (Right there)
That girl wanna give it up (To Pharrell)
That girl wanna give it up (To Terrell)
That girl wanna give it up (The thick girl)
That girl wanna give it up (A slim girl)
That girl wanna give it up (The dark girl)
That girl wanna give it up (The light girl)
That girl wanna give it up, huh?
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, huh?
That girl wanna give it up, watch her

That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
Black girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
White girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Spanish girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Middle Eastern girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)

Now I be, in the club hollerin' at hoes like "Hey now"
Sippin' Everglo, y'all want me to say now
So on the streets and on the block since Twista (Red Hot)
They give it away, give it away, give it away now (ooh)
She got dreams to have a (Californication) with me
I could see from how she lookin' she couldn't wait to hit me
Come on over here lil' mama so you could babysit me
Bounce that ass in front of me now that's the way to get me
Thinkin' about how she suck by the way she part them lips
and let me look at that tongue
Thinkin' about how she fuck by the way she part them lips
and let me look at that tongue, get it?

That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
Black girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
White girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Spanish girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Middle Eastern girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)

Mami make your money, make your cash
Make like a bongo and pop yo' ass
Pretend I'm Mystikal and (Shake it Fast)
Watch yourself, sticky panty bang rash
Dangerous piss in the dub is grass
Count some money bitch pose and laugh
You know P keep the niggaz on they toes
Let me speed it up for these hoes
Pop pop pop pop, pop pop pop pop
She be beatin' like a bongo 'til she look me in my face and just squat uh
Man I know her type I know she gon' rock
She get naked and she stand up on the yacht
And you know she gon' do it until we dock
Kiss the girl once more baby that's all you got?
I treat that ass like a beat and make it knock
Trust me nigga that's the key to keep 'em locked

That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
Black girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
White girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Spanish girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Middle Eastern girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)

What it mean when she be jukin' in them juicy couture's
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
In my crown holder, she in her Republic jeans
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
Lil' ma what's up, I see you in the party
Now you with somebody I can tell how ya movin' ya body that I
You wanna fuck, you and I might get a ticket for speedin'
While I'm takin' you home in that blue Maserati and I
Wanna hit it 'cause the booty too fat
When I'm around look at how you act
Look how she shake it for me when she do that
Look at how she lookin' at me behind dude back (watch her)

That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
That girl wanna give it up, watch her
Black girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
White girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Spanish girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Middle Eastern girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)





(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song “Give it Up” by Pharrell Williams is a in-your-face, explicit song that talks about sexual desire and the various types of women that the artist finds sexually attractive. The lyrics suggest that these women want to give themselves up to the artist and his friend Terrell. The artist describes different types of women, including black, white, Spanish, and Middle Eastern women, and the way they move their bodies. The singer describes how he feels aroused by a woman's lips, tongue and the way she moves her body. The song suggests that the singer objects to the idea of paying for sex, yet he describes ways to entice women to have sex with him.


The song has several double entendres that suggest sexual desire, such as “pop pop pop pop,” “make like a bongo and pop yo'” and “she be beatin' like a bongo.” The song seems to be an ode to the woman who is not afraid to show her body and to fulfill her sexual desires. Pharrell's voice is clear and strong, accentuating the attitude emphasized by the lyrics. The fast-paced beat and the playful soundscape make the song more attractive to listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

That girl wanna give it up (Right there)
The girl is showing signs of wanting to engage in sexual activity


That girl wanna give it up (To Pharrell)
The girl specifically wants to have sexual intercourse with Pharrell


That girl wanna give it up (To Terrell)
The girl specifically wants to have sexual intercourse with Terrell


That girl wanna give it up (The thick girl)
A heavyset girl wants to engage in sexual activity


That girl wanna give it up (A slim girl)
A slender girl wants to engage in sexual activity


That girl wanna give it up (The dark girl)
A girl with dark skin wants to engage in sexual activity


That girl wanna give it up (The light girl)
A girl with light skin wants to engage in sexual activity


That girl wanna give it up, huh?
The girl is indicating her desire to engage in sexual activity


That girl wanna give it up, watch her
The girl is showing obvious signs of wanting to engage in sexual activity


Black girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Black girls generally have a desire to engage in sexual activity


White girls, wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
White girls generally have a desire to engage in sexual activity


Spanish girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Girls of Spanish descent generally have a desire to engage in sexual activity


Middle Eastern girls wanna give it up (Yeah) wanna give it up (Yeah)
Girls of Middle Eastern descent generally have a desire to engage in sexual activity


Now I be, in the club hollerin' at hoes like "Hey now"
I am currently in a club attempting to attract women


Sippin' Everglo, y'all want me to say now
I am drinking Everglo, a brand of cognac that is often associated with partying and attracting women


So on the streets and on the block since Twista (Red Hot)
I have been active in the music industry and performing in public for a long time


They give it away, give it away, give it away now (ooh)
Women freely express their desire to engage in sexual activity


She got dreams to have a (Californication) with me
The girl wants to engage in sexual activity with me and is referencing the TV show 'Californication', which is known for its sexual content


I could see from how she lookin' she couldn't wait to hit me
I can tell from the way she is looking at me that she wants to engage in sexual activity with me


Come on over here lil' mama so you could babysit me
Come over here so we can engage in sexual activity


Bounce that ass in front of me now that's the way to get me
Dancing provocatively in front of me will increase my desire to engage in sexual activity with her


Thinkin' about how she suck by the way she part them lips and let me look at that tongue
I am thinking about how well she performs oral sex based on how she is using her mouth


Thinkin' about how she fuck by the way she part them lips and let me look at that tongue, get it?
I am thinking about how well she engages in sexual activity based on how she is using her mouth


Mami make your money, make your cash
Go ahead and make money


Make like a bongo and pop yo' ass
Dance like a bongo drum and shake your butt


Pretend I'm Mystikal and (Shake it Fast)
Dance as if I am the rapper Mystikal and 'Shake it Fast'


Watch yourself, sticky panty bang rash
Make sure you are being safe and avoiding discomfort from any rubbing or chafing


Dangerous piss in the dub is grass
Drinking too much alcohol can lead to urinating in public places, which is illegal


Count some money bitch pose and laugh
Pose as if you are counting money and laugh


You know P keep the niggaz on they toes
I am someone who keeps people alert and on their toes


Let me speed it up for these hoes
Let me increase the tempo of the music for the women in the audience


Pop pop pop pop, pop pop pop pop
The music has a fast and rhythmic beat


She be beatin' like a bongo 'til she look me in my face and just squat uh
She will continue dancing provocatively until she is in a sexual position with me


Man I know her type I know she gon' rock
I am familiar with the type of girl she is and I know she will be good in bed


She get naked and she stand up on the yacht
She will take off her clothes and stand on a yacht as a form of sexual activity


And you know she gon' do it until we dock
She will continue this sexual activity until we reach land


Kiss the girl once more baby that's all you got?
We should engage in more sexual activity


I treat that ass like a beat and make it knock
I treat her butt like a drum and create a rhythm with it during sexual activity


Trust me nigga that's the key to keep 'em locked
This type of rhythm during sexual activity is important in 'locking down' women


What it mean when she be jukin' in them juicy couture's
When she is wearing Juicy Couture clothing and dancing seductively, what does that mean?


In my crown holder, she in her Republic jeans
I am wearing a Crown Royal whisky holder, while she is wearing Republic jeans


Lil' ma what's up, I see you in the party
Hey, what's up? I noticed you at the party


Now you with somebody I can tell how ya movin' ya body that I
You are currently dancing with someone else, but I can see how you are moving your body and want to engage in sexual activity with you


You wanna fuck, you and I might get a ticket for speedin'
You want to have sex with me, and we may face legal consequences for doing so


While I'm takin' you home in that blue Maserati and I
We will engage in sexual activity while I am driving you home in a blue Maserati


Wanna hit it 'cause the booty too fat
I want to engage in sexual activity because of her large butt


When I'm around look at how you act
She is behaving differently around me because she wants to engage in sexual activity


Look how she shake it for me when she do that
She is dancing provocatively for me in hopes of engaging in sexual activity


Look at how she lookin' at me behind dude back (watch her)
She is looking at me seductively while her current partner is not watching


(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Repetition of this phrase to emphasize the overall theme of the song




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, PHARRELL L. WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

@ElhamGerrard8

At that time everything Chad & Pharrell touched turned into gold. Neptunes are my favorite producers forever.

@user-tj5hw9sk5l

Yes!

@hollypietrzak5214

Pharrell Williams used to hide and do back up vocals in the background of alot of artists songs before he became a full time singer in here i noticed?

@user-xu5gy8ci8y

Is that Amanda seals playing a white girl lol cuz it looks like her almost 💯

@d-rylmitchell6448

Hype Williams and Pharrell Williams mesh well with each other. This is art. Thank you Hype.

@125blondi

Wish pharell would go back to making hip hop rnb music

@lazarorodriguez5161

EndOfTheNight I hate say it but you’re right....I’m usually the one that certain music or films can freeze 🥶 in time but Pharrell is almost 50 years old 😳....I remember seeing Pharrell in the Mystikal Shake You’re Ass video, I was 14/15 at that time....When this track dropped I was 21/22 years old the Bape/BBC/Retro J’s designs in my head....Those were the days....Time flies....Enjoy it!!!!

@tentenmedia

Him and the neptunes could save hip hop right now

@lazarorodriguez5161

@@tentenmedia nah I love the Neptunes but hip hop can’t even save it’s self these mid 90’s late 90’s early 2000’s have taken the music over, it ain’t the same

@jashardwallington

@EndOfTheNight you cappin they can still make good music

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