Give It Up
Shakira Feat. Timbaland Lyrics

How you doin' I'm Mr. Mos I'm back
Introducing himself as Mr. Mos, the singer is back in the scene.

Timb are you on it
Asking Timb (Timbaland) if he is ready to create music.

Timb are you on it
Repeating the same question.

Give me some
Asking for some musical inspiration or collaboration.

Is this what you wanted?
Asking if the song they made is what they both wanted or expected.

Is this what you wanted?
Asking the same question again.

Um Wayne's World
Making a reference to Wayne's World, a popular movie of the 90s.

I'm the cashier I change girls
The singer compares himself to a cashier, who frequently changes the objects he handles.

You can go up my crane girl
The singer offers his support and encourages the girl to climb 'his crane,' which could refer to his support as a man.

And I'm a go down that drain girl
He promises to follow the girl wherever she leads him, even if it means going down the drain.

Hey ah midnight cowboy
The singer makes another pop culture reference, this time to the movie Midnight Cowboy.

My flow's a dog, down boy
He boasts about his rap skills, saying that his flow is so good that even dogs need to calm down when they hear it.

Ha ha my girl is a queen
The singer thinks highly of his girl and has a deep respect for her.

And she do what I say and I say what I mean (now)
He values clear communication and honesty in his relationship, and he trusts his girl to follow his guidance.

Then I give it to her uncut
The singer promises to give everything he has (in terms of love, support, etc.) to his girl without holding back anything.

Shakira, swing those hips like nun chucks
The singer is referring to Shakira's signature hip movement and is asking her to show it off in a unique and dynamic way.

Now, give it to me
The singer asks Shakira to share her music and talent with him.

I want the best and the best things in life are free
The singer values the things in life that money can't buy, such as happiness, love, and music.

You can have it all
The singer reassures the girl that she can have anything she wants.

Anything you want you can make it yours
He emphasizes that she has the power to achieve her dreams and desires.

Anything you want in the world
He broadens his offer, saying that anything she wants in the entire world is within reach for her.

Anything you want in the world
He repeats this same message to reinforce its importance.

Give it up to me
He asks the girl to trust him and give him her best effort.

Nothing too big or small
The singer reassures the girl that no matter how big or small her dreams or aspirations are, he will support her.

Anything you want you can make it yours
He repeats this message to emphasize it.

Anything you want in the world
He once again tells the girl that the world is her oyster and that she can achieve anything she desires.

Anything you want in the world
He repeats the same idea a third time to drive home the message.

What you get is exactly what you give
The singer believes in the concept of karma, where the energy you put out into the world is the energy you get back.

Never really know until you try
He encourages the girl to take risks and pursue her goals, even if she's not sure she'll succeed.

We're so ahead of this
The singer and his team are confident and feel like they are ahead of the game.

Got this she wolf appetite that keeps me up all night
The singer has a fierce, almost animalistic passion for his craft that keeps him motivated and working hard.

You know the way it works don't be afraid to ask
He encourages the girl to reach out and ask for help or guidance if she needs it.

Aim high when the target is low
The singer believes in setting lofty goals and not settling for ones that are easily achievable.

F-Y-I I am ready to go
The singer is letting others know that he is ready to start working and creating music immediately.

People say men are just like kids
The singer is aware of the stereotype that men are immature and childish, but he doesn't let that hold him back.

Never saw a kid behave like this
He is jokingly saying that even the most mischievous child couldn't compare to his behavior.

What you give is exactly what you receive
He reiterates the importance of karma and how what you put out into the world is what you get back.

So put me in a cage and lock me away
He is so passionate about music that he doesn't care if he has to sacrifice other aspects of his life to pursue it.

And I'll play the games that you want me to play
He is willing to adapt and play the 'games' necessary to be successful in the music industry.

Hey lil' lady
The singer is addressing a girl he is attracted to.

What's your plan?
He is curious about her goals and aspirations.

Say lil' mama
Another way of saying 'hey, girl.'

Come take a ride jump in
He is inviting her to come on this musical journey with him and have some fun.

Hey there baby
Another term of endearment towards the girl he is addressing.

What's on your mind
He wants to know what she's thinking about and what motivates her.

Don't need approval tonight, tonight
He is saying that they don't need anyone else's approval to enjoy each other's company and work together.

Give it up
He is asking her to give herself over to the music and let herself be vulnerable in the creative process.