Wanna Move
Sean Combs Lyrics


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ATL Georgia
To New York City
The Kings have Arrived
Let's Rock
Let's Rock
Uh huh
Don't Stop
Let's Rock
Don't Stop
Let's Rock
Let's Rock
Don't Stop.

Scar
Hey Forever I'm on the grind
my mind is already made up
Sippin' the finest wine
To Jamaica
Everyday that I wake up
I look up at Christ and think
therefore he lifts me up
So I don't see no haters.

Diddy
Let me get shit in order
I got somethin' for ya
You ever seen a black man walk on water?
Nigga talk Shit to me
And I'm a try to ignore ya
Get Disrespectful
And I'm a have to come for ya
Keep ya gangsta with me now won't go get your lawyers
Cause my combo quick
they comin' like De la Hoya
Watch asses in the streets
Cause they will come for ya.

Ciara
Don't ya wanna move
does this make you groove?
Is the feelin' good to you
It matters
Get ya Hot
our music our music
Come enjoy the fun
Don't ya wanna move
Just make ya wanna groove
Does this feelin' get to you
Let Us get you Hot
our music our music
come enjoy the ride.

Big Boi
Need I remind ya'll
I started from the bottom
But I'm destined for the top
And I ain't stoppin'
till I got em
Call me clumsy for the weight
I'm droppin' records
But they breakin'
Still standin'
like the fuse on my cannon
Blowin' weight kid
Top shelf you gotta reach high to be the best
I'm like Hennessey and coke and XO
And nothin' less
I'm the nigga like BIG I know you know the rest
Suppose I was a toad
And no I ain't gonna rest
I'ma bang on
And make this music that we sang on
A skunk pussy nigga
Always got my stink on
Hang on
You wasn't shit before we came on
You know you lame holmes
You do the same song
over and over again you bout to game holmes
Nigga you don't want nothin'
Zero zitch
Dolla eight Nathaniel
That's how ya get ya collar poppin
Now blow out ya candles
You do it ya don't son.

Ciara
Don't ya wanna move
does this make ya wanna groove
is the feelin' good to you
It matters
Get ya hot
Our music our music
Come enjoy the fun
Don't ya wanna move
Just make ya wanna groove
Does this feelin' get to you
Let us get ya hot
our music our music
Come enjoy the ride.

Big Boi
Need I remind yall
I started from the bottom
But I'm destined for the top
And I ain't stoppin'
till I got em
Call me clumsy for the weight
I'm droppin' records
But they breakin'
Still standin'
like the fuse on my cannon
Blowin' weight kid.

Diddy
Here we go back again
Makin' that beat go bump bump bump bump
I do you back so hard
Why do niggas act so hard
I don't give a damn about a broad
I ain't gotta floss in the fastlane
Ride right past lane
I'ma in the ATL
Flyin' down cascade
Still gettin' money
Ain't nothin' change man
Spend a couple mill
Just to make my change rang.

Big Boi
Nigga you don't want nuthin'
Zero zitch
Dolla eight Nathaniel
That's how ya get ya collar poppin
Now blow out ya candles
You do it ya don't son.

Ciara
Don't ya wanna move
does this make ya wanna groove
is the feelin' good to you
It matters
Get ya hot
Our music our music
Come enjoy the fun
Don't ya wanna move
Just make ya wanna groove
Does this feelin' get to you
Let us get ya hot
our music our music
Come enjoy the ride.

Diddy
Hey yo, Ciara
Take us home, baby.

Ciara
I feel high on the music
I feel
I might lose it
It's talkin' through the melody
I can hear it tellin' me
To move
I feel high on the music
I feel
I might losin'
It's talkin' through the melody
I can hear it tellin' me to move.

Are you ready to press play?

Are you ready to press play?

Diddy
Nah they ain't ready




They don't believe me yet, baby.
Y'all don't believe me yet?

Overall Meaning

The song “Wanna Move” by Sean Combs features a collection of talented artists including Ciara, Big Boi and Scar. The song is a mixture of different elements, from strong rapping to pop-like vocals that all give the song different atmospheres making it a genre-bending track. “Wanna Move” is lyrically a motivational song that urges people to keep grinding and not stop until they achieve their goals. It is filled with punchy beats and slick lyrics that encourage listeners to feel good, have fun, and dance. The song starts by mentioning moving from ATL to NYC and cherishing the arrival of kings, suggesting success and power.


One of the main motifs of "Wanna Move" is the idea of being unstoppable, with each rapper or vocalist asserting that they won't stop until they reach the top. They all project a sense of confidence, assurance and determination in the lyrics, which that ultimately makes the song inspiring. The song repeatedly calls for people to move and groove, with an upbeat tempo, vibrant instrumentals, and catchy hooks the song becomes almost infectious. The lyrics hint that it's about more than just music and finding success in the music industry, as they celebrate moving up and forward in life as well.


Line by Line Meaning

ATL Georgia
Beginning in Atlanta, Georgia


To New York City
Traveling to New York City


The Kings have Arrived
Referring to themselves as kings and announcing their arrival


Let's Rock
Let's begin and get into the music


Uh huh
Expressing agreement or excitement


Don't Stop
Encouraging to keep going and not quit


Don't Stop.
Repeating the encouragement to keep going


Scar
Introducing a new speaker called Scar


Hey Forever I'm on the grind
Addressing the listeners and expressing dedication to hard work


my mind is already made up
Having a clear goal and focus


Sippin' the finest wine
Enjoying the rewards of success


To Jamaica
Relocating to Jamaica


Everyday that I wake up
Referring to the time spent working and grinding every day


I look up at Christ and think
Finding motivation and inspiration through religion


therefore he lifts me up
Believing in a higher power to help achieve success


So I don't see no haters.
Not allowing negativity or criticism to affect the positive outlook


Diddy
Introducing a new speaker called Diddy


Let me get shit in order
Taking control and getting everything organized


I got somethin' for ya
Implying a surprise or something for the listeners


You ever seen a black man walk on water?
Making a bold statement and asking a rhetorical question


Nigga talk Shit to me
Challenging someone to speak negatively to him


And I'm a try to ignore ya
Attempting to avoid confrontation or unnecessary drama


Get Disrespectful
Warning against disrespectful behavior


And I'm a have to come for ya
Promising to retaliate or take action if disrespected


Keep ya gangsta with me now won't go get your lawyers
Expecting someone to handle differences like adults and not involve lawyers or legal action


Cause my combo quick they comin' like De la Hoya
Referring to his quick reflexes and ability to react like a boxer


Watch asses in the streets
Warning about potential dangers in the streets


Cause they will come for ya.
Emphasizing the importance of being cautious and aware


Ciara
Introducing a new speaker called Ciara


Don't ya wanna move
Asking if listeners want to dance and have fun


does this make you groove?
Inquiring if the music is enjoyable and making people dance


Is the feelin' good to you
Asking if listeners are enjoying the positive vibes


It matters
Emphasizing the significance of making people feel good


Get ya Hot
Encouraging listeners to get excited and have fun


our music our music
Repeating the importance of the music for creating a fun atmosphere


Come enjoy the fun
Inviting people to participate and have a good time


Just make ya wanna groove
Expressing the intentions of the music to make people dance and have fun


Does this feelin' get to you
Checking if people are having fun and enjoying the music


Let Us get you Hot
Continuing to encourage excitement and fun


come enjoy the ride.
Finishing the invitation to have fun and enjoy the music


Big Boi
Introducing a new speaker called Big Boi


Need I remind ya'll
Asking if listeners need to be reminded of something


I started from the bottom
Sharing his experiences of starting from humble beginnings


But I'm destined for the top
Believing in his potential for success


And I ain't stoppin' till I got em
Having a clear goal and determination to achieve it


Call me clumsy for the weight
Acknowledging mistakes and struggles, possibly in the music industry


I'm droppin' records
Continuing to release new music despite challenges


But they breakin'
Referring to records not performing as well as expected


Still standin' like the fuse on my cannon
Staying strong and resilient, comparing himself to a fuse on a cannon


Blowin' weight kid
Succeeding and making money


Top shelf you gotta reach high to be the best
Implying that being the best requires hard work and dedication


I'm like Hennessey and coke and XO
Comparing himself to a popular alcoholic drink


And nothin' less
Expecting the best and nothing else


I'm the nigga like BIG I know you know the rest
Comparing himself to Notorious B.I.G. who is known for his success in the music industry


Suppose I was a toad
Making a hypothetical statement where success is not guaranteed


And no I ain't gonna rest
Not planning to stop working hard and aiming for success


I'ma bang on
Continuing to make music and work hard


And make this music that we sang on
Creating new music and maintaining the style that made them successful


A skunk pussy nigga
Insulting someone who is behaving cowardly


Always got my stink on
Referring to his personal style and sound in music


Hang on
Encouraging to continue listening closely


You wasn't shit before we came on
Claiming superiority and success compared to others


You know you lame holmes
Insulting someone else's inferiority


You do the same song
Accusing others of lacking creativity and originality


over and over again you bout to game holmes
Accusing others of playing games and trying to cheat


Nigga you don't want nothin'
Warning against challenging or provoking him


Zero zitch
Expecting no competition or challenge


Dolla eight Nathaniel
Using a cryptic code, potentially referring to money and currency


That's how ya get ya collar poppin
Implying that they are making money and becoming successful


Now blow out ya candles
Finishing with a triumphant and celebratory line


Here we go back again
Starting a new section and repeating the fun and exciting vibe


Makin' that beat go bump bump bump bump
Describing the beat and music


I do you back so hard
Promising to impress and make an impact with their music


Why do niggas act so hard
Questioning why some people behave aggressively or defensively


I don't give a damn about a broad
Not caring about others' opinions or actions


I ain't gotta floss in the fastlane
Not showing off and not needing to be flashy


Ride right past lane
Continuing to move forward and progress


I'ma in the ATL
Returning to the setting of Atlanta, Georgia


Flyin' down cascade
Describing the speed and smoothness of movement


Still gettin' money
Continuing to succeed financially


Ain't nothin' change man
Not letting success change who he is


Spend a couple mill
Spending a lot of money


Just to make my change rang.
Investing in himself and his music to keep succeeding


Hey yo, Ciara
Prompting Ciara to continue singing


I feel high on the music
Expressing the euphoria and excitement from the music


I feel
Emphasizing the powerful emotions and sensations


I might lose it
Threatening to lose control from the intensity of the music


It's talkin' through the melody
Describing the powerful effect of the music on emotions and mood


I can hear it tellin' me
Feeling like the music is speaking directly to him


To move
Encouraging to dance and move along with the music


I might losin'
Repeating the potential to lose control from the music


I can hear it tellin' me to move.
Finishing with the strong influence of the music on the emotions and body


Are you ready to press play?
Asking if the listeners are ready for the music to start


Nah they ain't ready
Implying anticipation and excitement for the music


They don't believe me yet, baby.
Feeling like people doubt the power and success of the music


Y'all don't believe me yet?
Repeating the doubt and asking if people agree




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