According to the I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) Songfacts, this was Pitbull's first single to be internationally successful. Among the countries this topped the charts in were France, Israel The Netherlands and Turkey. It also spent six weeks at #1 on the European Hot 100 tally.
The title is a reference to the Miami street Calle Ocho.
I Know You Want Me
Pitbull Lyrics
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It's Mr. 305 checkin' in for the remix
You know that's 75 Street Brazil?
Well this year gon' be called Calle Ocho
Ha ha ha ha
Que ola cata
Que ola omega
Dale
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
(Ha ha ha)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-dos-tres-cuatro (woo-oh!)
Stick to the clock, on my way to the top uh
Pit got it locked from brews to the locker
R-I-P uh, big and pac
That he's not, but damn he's hot
Label flop but Pit won't stop
Got her in the car, quit playin' with his (¿cómo?)
Watch him make a movie like Alfred Hitchcock, ha enjoy me
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro (Woo-oh!)
Mami got an ass like a donkey, with a monkey
Look like King Kong, welcome to the crib
3-0-5 that's what it is
With a woman down here are the shh don't play games
They off the chain, and they let her do everythang and anythang, anythang
And they love it gettin' it in, gettin' on
All night long (dale)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Baby you can get it, if you with it we can play
Baby I got cribs, I got condos we can stay
Even got a king size mattress we can lay
Baby I don't care, I don't care, what they say
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
The lyrics to Pitbull's song "I Know You Want Me" are a mix of Spanish and English, reflecting the artist's multicultural background. The song starts with Pitbull introducing himself and mentioning that this year is going to be called "Calle Ocho," which is the name of a street in Miami known for being the site of the Calle Ocho Festival. The song has a catchy beat and a rhythm that invites people to dance. The lyrics then mention a woman who wants to dance the Rumba and Pitbull saying that he wants to make her enjoy herself. He also mentions a woman with a large mouth who he tells to "ponte a jugar" or "get playing." The song has a playful and flirty tone, with Pitbull suggesting that he knows what the woman wants and implying that he can give it to her.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of Latin culture and dance, with Pitbull using his skills as a rapper to create a party atmosphere. The lyrics are a mix of Spanish and English, reflecting the artist's bilingual identity and the multicultural nature of Miami, the city where the song was recorded. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody of "I Know You Want Me" have made it a popular song for dancing and partying.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha
It's Mr. 305 checkin' in for the remix
Pitbull introduces himself and his stage name, Mr. 305. He is also announcing that he is doing a remix for his song.
You know that's 75 Street Brazil?
Well this year gon' be called Calle Ocho
Ha ha ha ha
Pitbull is asking if the listener knows 75 Street Brazil. He then informs the listener that this year it will be called Calle Ocho.
Que ola cata
Que ola omega
And this how we goin' do it
Pitbull greets the listener with some Spanish phrases, and he informs them that he is about to begin the song.
Dale
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Pitbull is telling listeners to keep going with the beat and indicates the beginning of the song's rhythm.
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me (want me)
You know I want cha (want cha)
I know you want me
You know I want cha (want cha)
Pitbull claims that he knows the listener wants him and he tells them that he wants them too. This phrase repeats throughout the song to emphasize that there is mutual attraction.
(Ha ha ha)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Pitbull laughs and sets the rhythm of the song again.
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
The phrase 'Rumba' is repeated multiple times to convey the dance mood of the song. Pitbull asks how the woman wants to enjoy the rumba dance.
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-dos-tres-cuatro (woo-oh!)
Pitbull compliments the woman and promises to make her enjoy the moment. He tells her that she has a big mouth and asks her how she wants to play. He repeats the counting to keep the rhythm going.
Stick to the clock, on my way to the top uh
Pit got it locked from brews to the locker
R-I-P uh, big and pac
That he's not, but damn he's hot
Label flop but Pit won't stop
Got her in the car, quit playin' with his (¿cómo?)
Watch him make a movie like Alfred Hitchcock, ha enjoy me
Pitbull is bragging and saying that he is on his way to the top. He tells his audience that he has everything under control in his life. Pitbull acknowledges the rappers Biggie Smalls and Tupac's tragedy but highlights his success in the rap scene. He also boasts about being a great lover and filmmaker.
Mami got an ass like a donkey, with a monkey
Look like King Kong, welcome to the crib
3-0-5 that's what it is
With a woman down here are the shh don't play games
They off the chain, and they let her do everythang and anythang, anythang
And they love it gettin' it in, gettin' on
All night long (dale)
Pitbull describes his attraction to a woman with a big butt like a donkey, with a monkey on top. Then, he invites her to his house, and tells her that everything in Miami is crazy, especially the women. He praises Miami women's sexual drive and their uninhibited nature.
Baby you can get it, if you with it we can play
Baby I got cribs, I got condos we can stay
Even got a king size mattress we can lay
Baby I don't care, I don't care, what they say
Pitbull is proposing to the woman to get together, and he assures that he can provide a comfortable shelter for them. He emphasizes that he does not care about others' opinions as long as he is having fun with the woman he loves.
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Rumba (sí)
Ella quiere su rumba (¿cómo?)
Pitbull repeats the phrase 'Rumba' to emphasize the dance element introduced at the beginning of the song. He asks again how the woman wants to participate in the rumba.
Sí es verdad que tú eres guapa
Yo te voy a poner gozar
Tú tiene la boca grande
Vale ponte a jugar (¿cómo?)
One-two-three-four
Uno-do'-tres-cuatro
Pitbull repeats the same lines he sang earlier to conclude the song. He adds the counting phrase to the end just as he did throughout the song
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Armando Perez, Danny Seraphine, David Wolinski, Edward Bello, Nicola Fasano, Patrick Gonella, Stefano Bosco
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Anas Bajji
GAY!
@BBRWild
CHILDHOOD :(
@suminadeplata
Yes
@Nikolas.Zeniou
Crazy right?
@randommonstar5176
Ikrrr
@danidaniela4900
Yes
@danidaniela4900
Asoslels
@kingrudolf2018
Pitbull is so innocent and naive.We need more artist like him.
@aliciamallen2149
LMAO
@Raxie-_
@@aliciamallen2149 LMAO