Wait a Minute
Pussycat Dolls ft Timbaland Lyrics


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Everybody listen all over the world
I got a story 'bout my favorite girl
(Wait a minute)

Oh, my baby sexy for sure
I had to have him when he walked through the door
(Wait a minute)
She was 'bout to drive me insane
She comes with drama while I'm giving her chains
(Wait a minute)

I'm focused, but I'm losing control
He only wants me for my body zone
(Wait a minute)

Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)

Minding my business
I was doing my dance
Got my attention, so I gave him a chance
(Wait a minute)
Did I mention he was buying a bar?
Gave him my number
He was trying so hard
(Wait a minute)
Bought me some things I didn't want, didn't need
Dropped down his jeans like I'm supposed to drop to my knees
(Wait a minute)
He been blowing up my phone like he know me
Been leaving messages (You know what you owe me)
(Wait a minute)

Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)

Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)

What is your problem, daddy?
Slow your roll
Who you think you jiving?
You're disturbing my flow
(Wait a minute)
Why you be bugging
Like I'm some kind of ho?
Got no more questions, and I want you to go
So break
(Break)

Hey, let me talk to you for a minute
Shut up
Shut up

I love the way you strut
Girl, you already know
But I'm feeling like you don't want me
You just after my dough

Baby, please, I'm fine
I'm not one of these hos
Chasing dreams and diamond rings
So don't call me no more
(Wait a minute)

Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)

Girl, why you do me like that?
You take all my money
Can't even call a player back
(Wait a minute)
Boy, why you tripping like that?
You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
(Wait a minute)

See, I don't want your money
Yeah, I've seen you rolling up here
In your Cadillac
But I don't need all that
It is a nice color though
(Wait a minute)

What they call you, Mr.?
Tin man or something?
See, I don't want your cars
I don't want your jewelery
You can't buy this
So you can keep that




Wait a minute
Uh yeah, you can give me that back

Overall Meaning

The song "Wait a Minute" by Pussycat Dolls ft. Timbaland tells the story of a woman who meets a man who she is attracted to, but quickly realizes that he is only interested in her for her money and body. The lyrics portray the frustration and betrayal she feels when she realizes this, but also her empowerment as she demands respect and ends the relationship. Throughout the song, the woman stands up for herself and proves that she is not the type of person that can be used and exploited.


The first verse describes the woman's attraction to the man, which quickly fades as she realizes that he is only interested in her for her money. The second verse describes how the man is trying to buy her affection, but she sees through his attempts and rejects him. The chorus repeats multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the woman's frustration with the situation and her desire for the man to show her respect. The bridge features a spoken word exchange between the woman and the man, where they argue about their respective attitudes and motives.


Overall, "Wait a Minute" is a powerful anthem for women who have been mistreated and exploited by men. The lyrics focus on themes of female empowerment, self-respect, and the importance of standing up for oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody listen all over the world
This is a message for everyone, no matter where they are.


I got a story 'bout my favorite girl
I want to tell you about a special person in my life.


(Wait a minute)
Hold on, there's more to the story.


Oh, my baby sexy for sure
The person I'm talking about is very attractive.


I had to have him when he walked through the door
I was immediately drawn to this person when I first saw them.


(Wait a minute)
But there's a problem that needs to be addressed.


She was 'bout to drive me insane
This person was causing me a lot of stress and frustration.


She comes with drama while I'm giving her chains
I'm trying to give them nice things, but they're causing problems for me.


(Wait a minute)
I need to pause and reflect on this situation.


I'm focused, but I'm losing control
I'm trying to stay on top of things, but it's getting hard to manage.


He only wants me for my body zone
This person is only interested in me physically and not emotionally.


(Wait a minute)
I need to speak up and set some boundaries.


Girl, why you do me like that?
Why are you treating me this way?


You take all my money
You're using me financially.


Can't even call a player back
You're not even giving me the courtesy of responding to my calls.


(Wait a minute)
I need to ask some questions and get some answers.


Boy, why you tripping like that?
Why are you acting so crazy?


You think 'cause you tricking you get it just like that?
You think you can have me just because you're spending money on me?


(Wait a minute)
We need to have a real conversation about our expectations.


Minding my business
I was just going about my day.


I was doing my dance
I was enjoying myself and having a good time.


Got my attention, so I gave him a chance
This person caught my eye, so I decided to give them a chance in my life.


(Wait a minute)
But things didn't turn out how I expected.


Did I mention he was buying a bar?
This person was making big purchases to impress me.


Gave him my number
I trusted this person enough to give them my contact information.


He was trying so hard
They were putting in a lot of effort to win me over.


(Wait a minute)
But that effort turned into something negative.


Bought me some things I didn't want, didn't need
This person was spending money on me, but not in a way that I appreciated.


Dropped down his jeans like I'm supposed to drop to my knees
They were expecting sexual favors in return for their gifts.


(Wait a minute)
I need to address this disrespectful behavior immediately.


He been blowing up my phone like he know me
They were constantly calling and texting me, as if we were already close.


Been leaving messages (You know what you owe me)
They're demanding something from me, rather than building a relationship.


(Wait a minute)
I need to make it clear that this behavior is not okay.


What is your problem, daddy?
What's your issue with me?


Slow your roll
Calm down and take a step back.


Who you think you jiving?
Who do you think you're fooling?


You're disturbing my flow
You're becoming a distraction in my life.


(Wait a minute)
I need to assert myself and set boundaries.


Why you be bugging
Why are you constantly bothering me?


Like I'm some kind of ho?
Like I'm just a sex object to you?


Got no more questions, and I want you to go
I'm done with this situation and I want you to leave me alone.


So break
Our interaction is over.


(Break)
This is the end of our relationship.


Hey, let me talk to you for a minute
Can we have a conversation about our relationship?


Shut up
I don't want to hear anything from you right now.


I love the way you strut
I find your confidence attractive.


Girl, you already know
I'm sure you're aware of how much I like you.


But I'm feeling like you don't want me
I'm starting to feel like you don't have the same feelings for me.


You just after my dough
You're only interested in my money.


Baby, please, I'm fine
I don't need your money or gifts.


I'm not one of these hos
I'm not someone who is just going to sleep with you for money.


Chasing dreams and diamond rings
I have my own goals and aspirations, independent of any relationship.


So don't call me no more
I don't want to continue this relationship if it's just based on money.


(Wait a minute)
I need to assert myself and communicate what I want from this relationship.


What they call you, Mr.?
What's your name?


Tin man or something?
Is your nickname Tin Man?


See, I don't want your cars
I don't care about your fancy cars.


I don't want your jewelery
I don't care about your expensive jewelry.


You can't buy this
My affection can't be bought with gifts or money.


So you can keep that
Please don't try to buy my affection anymore.


(Wait a minute)
I need to make it clear what I want out of this relationship.


Uh yeah, you can give me that back
I don't want anything from you anymore, so you can keep your gifts.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, CRAIG LONGMILES, KERI HILSON

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