The Way I Do
R.E.D Lyrics
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Yeah, Yeah (yeah)
Yeah, Yeah (yeah)
Remember the time, baby
Yeah, yeah (yeah)
I ain't got no money
I ain't got no car to take you on a date
But together we could be the perfect soul mates
Talk to me, girl
Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go Dutch, you can still touch my love it's free
We can work without the perks, just you and me
Thug it out 'til we get it right
Baby, if you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
Can you handle me the way I are?
I don't need the cheese or the car keys
Boy, I like you just the way you are
And let me see ya strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like
I ain't got no Visa
I ain't got no Red American Express
We can't go nowhere exotic
It don't matter 'cause I'm the one that loves you best
Talk to me, girl
Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
If we go Dutch, you can still touch my love it's free
We can work without the perks, just you and me
Thug it out 'til we get it right
Baby, if you strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
Can you handle me the way I are?
I don't need the cheese or the car keys
Boy, I like you just the way you are
And let me see ya strip, you can get a tip
'Cause I like you just the way (yeah) you are
Baby girl (yeah, yeah)
I don't got a huge ol' house, I rent a room in a house
Listen, baby girl (yeah, yeah)
I ain't got a motorboat, but I can float ya boat
So listen, baby girl (yeah, yeah)
Once you get a dose of D.O.E., you gon' want some mo'
So listen, baby girl (yeah, yeah)
When I make it, I want you there, want you there, yeah
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
The song "The Way I Are" by R.E.D talks about a person who is not wealthy and does not have much to offer, but still wants to be with their significant other. The chorus especially highlights this idea, as the person claims they do not need material things or money to love their partner. They encourage their partner to be themselves and not worry about putting on a facade. In fact, the person even suggests that if their partner were to strip, they could get a tip, because they like them just the way they are.
The verses continue this theme, as the person talks about not having a lot of money, cars, or fancy credit cards, but they still want to be with their partner. They are willing to work hard and thug it out until they make it together. The bridge further reinforces this idea, as the person emphasizes that they do not have a huge house or expensive toys, but they can still provide for their partner and make them happy.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of real love and true connection, rather than material possessions or wealth. The person in the song is willing to work hard and make sacrifices for their relationship, because they value their partner more than anything.
Line by Line Meaning
State of emergency
The situation is urgent and important
I ain't got no money
I don't have any money
I ain't got no car to take you on a date
I don't have a car to take you on a date
I can't even buy you flowers
I don't have the ability to buy you flowers
But together we could be the perfect soul mates
Despite my financial shortcomings, we could still be perfect together
Talk to me, girl
I want to communicate with you
Oh, baby, it's alright now, you ain't gotta flaunt for me
You don't have to impress me or show off
If we go Dutch, you can still touch my love it's free
We can split the bill and it won't change my feelings for you
We can work without the perks, just you and me
We don't need extravagant things to be together
Thug it out 'til we get it right
We will work hard and overcome obstacles together
Baby, if you strip, you can get a tip
If you dance for me, I'll give you money
'Cause I like you just the way you are
I appreciate and like you for who you are
I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped
I am going to strip and I have everything I need
Can you handle me the way I are?
Can you handle me the way I am?
I don't need the cheese or the car keys
I don't need money or material possessions
Boy, I like you just the way you are
I like you for who you are
And let me see ya strip, you can get a tip
Dance for me and I'll give you money
I ain't got no Visa
I don't have a Visa card
I ain't got no Red American Express
I don't have a Red American Express card
We can't go nowhere exotic
We can't go to a fancy place
It don't matter 'cause I'm the one that loves you best
It doesn't matter because I love you the most
Baby girl
Affectionate way of addressing a woman
I don't got a huge ol' house, I rent a room in a house
I don't have a big house, I only rent a room in a house
Listen, baby girl
Pay attention, woman
I ain't got a motorboat, but I can float ya boat
I don't have a motorboat, but I can still impress you
Once you get a dose of D.O.E., you gon' want some mo'
Once you experience me, you will want more
When I make it, I want you there, want you there, yeah
If I become successful, I want you to be there with me
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Vocalizations indicating enjoyment or excitement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Balewa Muhammed, Candice Nelson, Floyd Hills, Garland Mosley, John Maultsby, Keri Hilson, Timothy Mosley
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LETRA/LYRIC
Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani, the girl, is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee, overload
Steak knife, card shark
Con job, boot cut
Skin that flick, she's such a little DJ
Get there quick by street, but not the freeway
Turn that trick to make a little leeway
Beat that nic, but not the way that we play
Dogtown, blood bath
Rib cage, soft tail
Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Black Jack, dope dick
Pawn shop, quick pick
Kiss that dyke, I know you want to hold one
Not on strike, but I'm about to bowl one
Bite that mic, I know you never stole one
Girls that like a story, so I told one
Song bird, main line
Cash back, hard top
Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani, the girl, is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee, oversold
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah
Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani, the girl, is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee, oversold
By the way, I tried to say
I know you from before
Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
@burdenthrive3204
Standing in line
To see the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there, waiting for
Dani the girl
Is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee, overload
Steak knife card shark
Con job boot cut
Skin that flick
She's such a little DJ
Get there quick
By street but not the freeway
Turn that trick
To make a little leeway
Beat that nic
But not the way that we play
Dog town blood bath
Rib cage soft tail
Standing in line
To see the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there, waiting for
Black jack dope dick
Pawn shop quick pick
Kiss that dyke
I know you want to hold one
Not on strike
But I'm about to bowl one
Bite that mic
I know you never stole one
Girls that like
A story, so I told one
Song bird, main line
Cash back, hard top
Standing in line to
See the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani the girl is
Singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee
Oversold
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah
Standing in line to
See the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani the girl
Is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee
Of her soul
By the way I tried to say
I know you
From before
Standing in line to
See the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
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@albertmontero8729
yes
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FINALLY
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<3
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This is one of my favorite RHCP'S songs none stop head banging!! I'm talking
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