Wait a Minute
Ray J (ft Lil Kim) Lyrics


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Oh uh oh uh yea (Neptunes, Ray J, where you at)
I don't think y'all ready for this one
Queen Bee knockout collabo'
And if ya don't know, now ya know

Workin' all day (and now it's on)
Pull up and don't pay (when the line is long)
Girls in the club (you wanna f)
Ice grillin' these thugs (y'all wanna thump?)
Is it 'cause of my shine (major ice)
I'm talkin' about blind ya (like Vegas lights)
Never on the scene (without my team)
Cali sticky green (know what I mean)

It's on and poppin'
The DJ's rockin'
Chickens is watchin'
It's on tonight
You had a long day, yo
Buy the champ by the caseload
Pockets full of pesos
It's on tonight

Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute)
Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute hey hey)
Girl wait a minute
Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute)
Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute hey hey)
Yo, if y'all know the words, say it with me (wait a minute)

I been workin all day (and now it's on)
Pull up and don't pay (when the line is long)
Girls in the club (you wanna f)
Ice grillin' these thugs (y'all wanna thump?)
Is it 'cause of my shine (major ice)
I'm talkin' about blind ya (like Vegas lights)
Never on the scene (without my team)
Cali sticky green (know what I mean)

So much you go through
Only problems know you
Let's party like we supposed to
It's on tonight
There's not a righter way
You've had a tired day
Let's party the night away
It's on tonight

Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute)
Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute, hey, hey)
Girl wait a minute
Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute)
Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute, hey,hey)

(Wait a minute) Blaow! Tadow! Watch out now, uh-huh
It's the little' one and I'm not Bow Wow
Got trees roll it up, you a G, throw it up
Nigga slipped me his number on the low, I tore it up
Oh wait a minute they playin' my shit, slow it up
What, you outta Cris'? Fuck it, mo' it up
Y'all just rookies, poppin' on the scene
Be careful how y'all talk 'cause we pop them things
You gon' see us on the TV, rappin' and actin'
Yup, uh-huh, look a little closer
Yeah, that's us in the millennium Testarossa
People takin' pictures, blowin' our cover
Paparazzi gonna get you one way or another
"Hey wait a minute ain't that Brandy's brother?"
Straight from the Eastside, and that's how I ride
Here's another one, Ray J, tell 'em where you from

I'm from the land of women
Sunny days, chrome spinnin'
Juice and ginin'
It's on tonight
If you feel you're another one
Representin' where you from
Sex, you're gettin' some
It's on tonight

Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute)
Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute hey hey)
Girl wait a minute
Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute)
Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute hey hey)
Wait a minute
Oh wait a minute
Oh wait a minute
Wait a minute




Oh wait a minute
Oh wait a minute, hey hey

Overall Meaning

The song "Wait a minute" by Ray J featuring Lil Kim is a classic hip-hop club banger. The Neptunes' signature beats make it impossible to resist bouncing to the rhythm. The song opens up with Lil Kim's verse, where she flaunts her wealth and success as a female rap icon. Ray J follows with his verse where he talks about his roots and upbringing, and how he plans to party all night to celebrate his success.


The chorus repeats "wait a minute" several times, perhaps indicating that they want the time to pause so they can savor the moment of their success. The instrumentalization in the song reflects the typical hip-hop party style with a combination of drums and synths, creating a danceable groove that is infectious.


The song captures the essence of club life and partying as a way to relieve oneself of daily struggles. The lyrics encourage listeners to let loose and enjoy the night. Overall, the song has an energetic vibe and is perfect for party playlists.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh uh oh uh yea (Neptunes, Ray J, where you at)
Introduction to the song and its creators


I don't think y'all ready for this one
The song is going to be wild and exciting


Queen Bee knockout collabo'
Lil Kim is a major force in the music industry and this song is a collaboration with Ray J


And if ya don't know, now ya know
For those who are not familiar with the artists, it's a great opportunity to discover their talents


Workin' all day (and now it's on)
After a long day, it's time to relax and have fun


Pull up and don't pay (when the line is long)
Skip the line and party like a VIP


Girls in the club (you wanna f)
There are attractive women around and guys want to have some fun


Ice grillin' these thugs (y'all wanna thump?)
Intimidating guys are trying to start a fight


Is it 'cause of my shine (major ice)
The reason why they are intimidated is the artist's jewelry and wealth


I'm talkin' about blind ya (like Vegas lights)
The artist's jewelry is so blinding it's like being in Vegas surrounded by lights


Never on the scene (without my team)
The artists are always together and support each other


Cali sticky green (know what I mean)
Referring to California's weed and how it can enhance the party


It's on and poppin'
The party is fully underway


The DJ's rockin'
The music is great and everyone is dancing


Chickens is watchin'
The ladies are paying attention to the artists and their style


You had a long day, yo
The artists are acknowledging that their audience may have had a tough day


Buy the champ by the caseload
The artist is the champion and their audience should celebrate by buying him drinks


Pockets full of pesos
The artist has a lot of money and is willing to spend it to have a good time


Oh wait a minute (oh wait a minute)
Introducing the chorus


Girl wait a minute
Asking someone to slow down and take a break


Yo, if y'all know the words, say it with me (wait a minute)
Encouraging the audience to sing along during the chorus


(Wait a minute) Blaow! Tadow! Watch out now, uh-huh
Adding some excitement to the chorus


Got trees roll it up, you a G, throw it up
The artist is offering weed to the audience and if they are gangsters, they should show off their status


Nigga slipped me his number on the low, I tore it up
Someone tried to hit on the artist discreetly, but he wasn't interested and threw away their number


Oh wait a minute they playin' my shit, slow it up
The artist's song comes on and he asks the DJ to play it more slowly


What, you outta Cris'? Fuck it, mo' it up
If the alcohol is running low, the artist is willing to buy more


Y'all just rookies, poppin' on the scene
The artist and his team have been in the game for a while, while others are new to it


Be careful how y'all talk 'cause we pop them things
The artist and his team are not to be underestimated and can handle themselves in a fight


You gon' see us on the TV, rappin' and actin'
The artist and his team are multi-talented and can also act


Yeah, that's us in the millennium Testarossa
The artist and his team are so successful they can afford expensive luxury cars


People takin' pictures, blowin' our cover
The artist and his team are so famous they can't go anywhere without people trying to take their picture


Paparazzi gonna get you one way or another
The artist and his team can't avoid the paparazzi, no matter how hard they try


Straight from the Eastside, and that's how I ride
The artist is proud of where he comes from and represents it in his music


I'm from the land of women
The artist is from a place with beautiful women


Sunny days, chrome spinnin'
The artist's hometown is sunny and well-known for its flashy cars


Juice and ginin'
The city is also known for its great parties with plenty of alcohol


If you feel you're another one
If the audience is feelin' the same vibes as the artist


Representin' where you from
Proud of where you come from and repping it with your music


Sex, you're gettin' some
The party will be full of opportunities for getting intimate


Wait a minute
Repeating the chorus one last time to close out the song




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIMBERLY JONES, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

@targetegrat

Even in 2023 this beat still has the futuristic vibe.

@curtnasipak5341

One of my favorite tracks ever produced by the Neptunes.

@CreativeMind-Princessa

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@datruff7263

Thas cus the Neptunes was on it

@nashou92

Pharell is a genius

@narion2451

STF% this is horrible

@zmmmmkm

We ain't gonna act like this wasn't the ish back in the dayπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

@bobchris9423

Brought to you by raycon

@zmmmmkm

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@BriBri9380

​@@zmmmmkmπŸ˜‚. I feel you. This song still will have you parting πŸŽ‰πŸ’ƒβ€οΈπŸ€£

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